Chelsi & Jesse's Modern Downtown Wedding
September 15, 2018
Magnolia Hotel, St. Louis, MO
Professional Photos Courtesy of North of Authentic
Entertainment & Uplighting: Complete Weddings
Cake: Celebrating Life Cakes
Wedding Coordination: The Savvy Bride
Florals: Twisted Willow
Styling: Margaret Hibbits
Signage: Purple Desk Designs
The Bride & Her Girls.
Chelsi enjoys some morning fun with her amazing bridesmaids. These ladies were SO much fun, we adored each and every one of them.
The Big Reveal
That moment when your besties see you as a bride for the first time. So many tears.
Prepping the Groom
Jesse gets into his suit in preperation for the wedding ceremony.
Ready to Go
The groom and groomsmen relaxing a moment before the excitement begins.
Her First Look
Chelsi and her dad share a first look.
Daddy's Girl
Chelsi shares a loving hug with her father.
Glitz and Glamour
The ladies take advantage of the gorgeous hotel setting.
It's 5:00 PM Somewhere!
Cheers!
Chelsi and her ladies sharing a few sips.
In the Pink
The gorgeous bar at the Magnolia Hotel offers a beatiful backdrop.
Blushing ladies
The bridesmaids dresses create a lovely accent to the bride and allowed each lady to pick a style that flattered her.
The Hair is Everything
We were all wishing for this stunning shade of purple.
On the Town
The men enjoy a photo shoot on the downtown streets of St. Louis.
Ready to Begin
The ballroom of the Magnolia served as the ceremony venue and then flipped and expanded to accomidate the guests for dinner and dancing.
Perfect Procession
Waiting for His Bride
Jesse anxiously awaits for his first look at Chelsi.
Here Comes the Bride
Chelsi makes her way done the aisle on the arm of her very proud father.
Joyous Moment
This very simple modern ceremony was officated by the Bride's brother.
The Christmann's
Jesse and Chelsi enjoy a stroll downtown for their first photos as husband and wife.
All Smiles
The ceremony is over, and the couple can't wait for the fun to begin!
Work of Art
The couple had a custom piece made that included the family dog for guests to sign. A fun alternative to the traditional guestbook.
Mirror Image
Our amazingly talented friend at Purple Desk Designs hand painted the seating chart.
Three Tiers of Elegance
Romantic semi-naked wedding cake accented with fresh flowers.
Tall Centerpieces
Three levels of centerpeices offer visual interest and makes the eye travel across the room.
The Head Table
The Wedding Party
The wedding party sat at a traditional style head table with all party members facing the guests.
Short Arrangements
One of our favorite short arrangments. Simple, elegant, and unique.
Sweet Treats
The couple wanted to treat guests to dessert options, because not everyone love cake.
Perfect Cut
Chelsi and Jesse cut their wedding cake.
The First Dance
Chelsi and Jesse shared their first dance to "Hey there Delilah."
Father and Daughter Dance
The bride and her father share a sweet dance.
Mother and Son Dance
Jesse and his mom take their turn on the dance floor.
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