December 15, 2021

Courtney & Mike | St. Louis, MO Missouri Athletic Club Classic Fall Wedding Photographer

Courtney and I went to high school together and I was so excited when she reached out about her wedding day! She is an amazing event planner in the St. Louis area so I just knew her and Mike’s wedding day was going to be so much fun! We started off the morning with Courtney and her bridesmaids getting ready at the gorgeous Union Station hotel. Courtney was such a classic bride and all of her details suited her perfectly! After we finished up a few photos with the bridesmaids we headed to the gorgeous St. John Nepomuk Church church to finally get her and Mike married!

It was such an emotional ceremony as Courtney’s brother stepped in for her late father to walk her down the aisle to Mike. Their priest spoke a beautiful ceremony uniting them in the sacrament of marriage. All of Courtney and Mike’s family and friends cheered them on as they shared their first kiss as Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and walked back down the aisle beaming with excitement!

Afterwards, we headed to some St. Louis landmarks for their portraits. The fall colors were in full bloom and made for such a gorgeous backdrop! Courtney and Mike had such a blast taking photos and just hanging out with their super fun bridal party. We then headed to the Missouri Athletic Club to get the party started!

Courtney and Mike had their entire reception planned down to every last detail. The ballroom was absolutely breathtaking, covered in flowers and warm candlelight. From the moment Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were introduced the room erupted with cheers and that energy was kept throughout the entire night! There were some tears during speeches and during Courtney’s special dances in lieu of her father-daughter dance, but smiles and laughter filled the room as everyone celebrated the newlyweds! Courtney and Mike had the incredible Griffin and the Gargoyles band to keep the party going and not once was the dance floor empty. I had such a great time capturing Courtney and Mike’s special day and I am so excited to share more! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Taylor!