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Channeling
the spirit of Garbo and Gable, our bride and groom
wed in a celebration
evoking 1930’s
Hollywood – the golden age of glamour. The couple
shared their vows overlooking Forest Park’s Grand
Basin surrounded by tuxedo-clad groomsmen and bridesmaids
each in a custom-designed, couture gowns featuring
shades of salmon, pink or magenta. The bride in white,
ethereal bliss walked arm-in-arm with her father and
mother down her own red carpet -- well, actually, a
salmon-colored monogrammed aisle-runner. Meanwhile,
the groom waited patiently under the elegant flowered
chuppah. The ceremony honoring both the bride’s
Jewish and groom’s Catholic upbringing intermingled
elements from each faith.
Under the Statue…
After the ceremony, pink roses lined the path leading
guests to the cocktail reception. The party held
in a tent surrounding the famous statue of Saint
Louis was filled with cool drinks, delicious hors
d'oeuvres and a little pre-dinner fun. Guests seeking
their dinner table number were invited to find their
names among the pale-pink place cards tied with colorful
ribbons to five live trees at the entrance to the
party.
A Grand Feast…
As cocktails ended, guests were ushered into the Art
Museum’s Sculpture Hall to enjoy a dinner that
was an affair for the senses. Gracing the upper section
of the three-floor hall were two salmon-shaded gobo
lights displaying the couple’s custom monogram.
In the corner, an elegant white cake stood draped
in fondant icing accented by antique brooches. Across
the room, 30 tables covered in copper damask cloths
waited for guests. On every table stood a tall, glowing
vase topped with an arrangement of roses, twisting
twigs and flowing greenery. Wandering amidst all
this beauty was a harp and violin duo offering up
the notes of romantic melodies.
She was glowing…
After dinner, guests congregated on the steps as sparklers
were passed around. In unison the crowd lit their
pyrotechnic delights and ushered the joyous bride
and groom through a tunnel of golden radiance into
the tent where the real party was about to begin.
And they danced all night…
The tent, now transformed into a 30’s style nightclub,
welcomed guests with toe-tapping tunes from the Ralph
Butler Band. Those seeking to relax after dinner wandered
through the dessert bar and found a relaxing spot on
one of the many lounge-style couches scattered through
the space. Those desiring more excitement could dance
the night away or capture this glamorous evening forever
in a beautifully restored old photo booth.
As the bride and groom were whisked
away in their vintage 1930’s Rolls Royce, they couldn’t
help but appreciate their special night. A night best
remembered in the glamorous, silvery shades of Hollywood’s
classic photos.
Photography by Josephine Havlak
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