Laura & Alex almost never stop smiling and laughing the whole day…and that’s so awesome for me as a photographer because I don’t have to tell them over and over to smile at each other… they already are!  Despite the rain that came and went, they had a great time all day and that is all that matters in the end.  We will start off with all the pretty little things in the bridal suite…

classic pearls

I have done NOTHING to Laura’s eyes here… they look that crazy blue on their own!  Gorgeous!

and here’s Alex

how do we fold this pocket square thing?!?  Google it.

The lovely Our Lady of Lourdes church

a quick jaunt through the rain to get to the aisle… I love her Dad carrying the dress…

married people!!

high fives all around

aaaand then this happened…  somehow the videographer that was with another wedding party seeking shelter from the rain at Wash U cornered Laura & Alex and convinced their wedding party to take part in some sort of west side story-esque wedding duel…. it was surreal.

The Khorassan Ballroom at the Chase Park Plaza

so, I love surprises… especially when the surprise is that the father & daughter dance stops mid way through and turns into a rousing round of ‘Jump on it’ HA!!

Thanks for not worrying about a few rain drops, and for letting me capture your lovely day!  xo, kate

L Photographie St. Louis wedding photography by Liz Sloan and Kate Hayes

VENDOR LOVE

Hair : Trisha Mueller at Philip Johnson Salon
Makeup : Julie Jablonowski at Philip Johnson Salon
Dress : Modern Trousseau – Fleur Fe Lis Bridal Boutique 
Cake : Francie Valenta at Encore Baking Company 
Florist : Artistry Florist 
Ceremony venue : Our Lady of Lourdes
Reception venue : Chase Park Plaza
DJ/band : Shawn Titchenal – Millennium Productions
Videographer : Kenny Wheetley – Millennium Productions
Catering : Chase Park Plaza
Transportation : All About You Limos
Linens :  Sitting Pretty
Paper goods : M. Haley Design
Favors : Kooziez.com