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One of the newest event spaces in the St. Louis area is the Moonrise Hotel and they now offer a very unique space for small weddings called the Rooftop Moon Room.  The Moonrise Hotel is located in the Delmar Loop and is a 3 star rated hotel that is just five years old.  This Rooftop...

Rule #1 – There are no rules! Rule #2 – Do whatever you would like! Some quick additional notes: For many of the current weddings, the average number of attendants has risen from 3 to 6. If you choose to have 6 or more, remember this – you will have one that is contrary, one...

    When I ask brides who decide to have a “family friend” photograph their wedding or why they cut the budget for photography, I usually receive one of the two responses below.    I want to spending my money on the things that are more visually gratifying such as the flowers, my dress (of...

Every bride wants to look her very best on the day of her wedding.  So here are 10 tips that will help you shape up for your wedding or just plain get in shape.  These are not my ideas (check out the link below) but I love them because it makes the process less like...

What is a modest bridal gown?  A modest bridal dress provides the same high quality wedding dress BUT with sleeves and higher necklines to provide more coverage.   Some religious faiths (LDS, Christians, Evangelicals, Muslins and others) require a bridal gown that is designed with less reveal.   And honestly – these are beautiful dresses!  Very few...

It’s true, weddings can be expensive!   However, there are ways to still get married and not start married life in deep debt.  I have heard nationwide estimates of $27,000 for the average wedding, but here in the St. Louis area, I find that the average cost is closer to $23,000. What if you can’t afford...