This is a good one, guys. So many happy faces, fantastic details, and just an all around amazing event. We could all use that after the last year and half, right?!

I’m so thrilled and honored to have captured another important day for this family – it really does mean so much to get to work with families multiple times. Simcha, your vision for design and creating an experience for your guests is just the top. You do it all so well and I love photographing it! Reis, I hope you had the best day – dealing with postponing your bar mitzvah, having to keep practicing and preparing, and doing it all with grace and a smile – very impressive!

Time to dig in – per usual I couldn’t narrow down the photos so please enjoy every beautiful moment and detail. This outdoor/R.E.I. inspiration is so fun and worth a scroll all the way through :)

Love these brothers. There for each other, cheering each other on and celebrating :)

The reveal…

…and here is what brought that big smile!

A guest appearance by the family pup is always a plus for me!

Food stations are my favorite catering style for big events…they’re fun and you get to try so many good things!

DJ Reis in the house!

Pool party to top off the night…

…it was really hard to keep all these kiddos from jumping in the pool early. Props to everyone for waiting (they really did!)

Had to include this capture from Liz – the timing was cracking me up that this float is just right there upside down :)

Some sweets to take home from so many of St. Louis’ best bakers…yum!

Thank you again for having us as part of your day, Reis! It was the best :) – Mer & Liz

VENDOR LOVE

Planner: Simcha’s Events

Service: United Hebrew Congregation

Party: Ameristar

Video: Sweet Tea Media

Livestream: Zach Dalin

Emcee: Kerry Gibson

Band: Lost Wax Band

Photobooth: Video Cakes

360 booth: MegaLux – Halo 360

Catering: Ameristar, Bierman Sweet Corn

Florist: The Special Event Florist

Lighting/Decor: CJs Disc Jockey Service

Rentals/Decor: All Seaons, Decorum, Exclusive Events

L Photographie St. Louis bar mitzvah photography