I knew I wanted a gobo for the wedding, I just wasn’t sure where to go or what I really wanted. Our DJ, Raptor DJ, tracked Alobars down and started coordinating with them to develop a lighting concept for us. Rob was great, and even went to the trouble to design several gobos for us until we found the one we really wanted. They were very reasonably priced, and worked with our DJ to make sure everything turned out the way we wanted. I wasn’t sure what we’d do with the gobo once the wedding was over. Rob suggested we use it as an ornament on our tree, which is precisely what we did.

Next to the photographer, Sabrina was the best money we spent. We used Sabrina for the day of service, but she really did more than that. I would fire off questions to Sabrina before the wedding, and she always had an answer or a solution. It was like having a security blanket the entire step of the way. For me, I just didn’t want to worry about a thing that weekend. As soon as she showed up at the rehearsal on Friday, the whole show was on her. I didn’t have to worry about a thing! It was so nice to say, “I don’t know; ask Sabrina”. Having her there gave me the peace of mind to not worry about anything. I can’t tell you all the behind the scenes work she did including loading up the presents at the end of the night. There are so many details that no one thinks of doing, but Sabrina covered it all. She even helped me hold my dress when I had to go to the bathroom. My bridesmaids had it really easy. All they had to do was show up and have a good time. Sabrina took care of everything. I would not have had the wedding of my dreams without her!

We pretty much knew where we wanted to go and in what hotel we wanted to stay, but it was good to have Jessica. She provided us with some other options just to be sure, and she beat a quote we got from another vendor. She was very knowledgeable about where we were staying and kept us in the loop with all travel documents and any changes to our itinerary. All-in-all, I would recommend her to anyone. She worked around our schedule and always responded in a timely manor. We plan on using her for two upcoming vacations this year.

We had a very large group we wanted to transport, so a standard limo was not an option for us. We ended up picking a bus from Central States. In the beginning, it was difficult getting anyone to call me back. They were in the process of buying another company, I believe, so things were a little hectic there. I also was quoted different prices from different people. I finally got them to agree to the lower quote they provide. We paid in advance, which worried me a little, but their actual delivery of service was great. The bus showed up early, the driver was very courteous, and they were very flexible when we needed to change our schedule. In the end, I got a great deal and a great service.

We needed a fairly large space, but within our budget, for our rehearsal dinner. St. Peters Golf Club worked great for that. The club was less than three miles from our church. They opened up all rooms to us and provided tables, chairs, and table linens (excluding chair covers). What I liked about them was the option of doing a price per head for alcohol and then we added on appetizers. We didn’t have a formal sit down dinner which made it nice so that guests could eat at their leisure rather than waiting to be served. It was a long day for us, so that was greatly appreciated. Kim, the banquet manager did a great job staying on top of everything. She even tried to track down my favorite appetizer even though it wasn’t part of the menu.

AMAZING! When we were setting our budget, the photographer was one of the most important things to us. I had been researching several photographers in the area. I knew I wanted a photojournalistic approach. A friend of mine recommended Jen at Catchlight Park. We met with her one evening, and walked out of there knowing she was the right fit for us. Her style was amazing! I began stalking her website then checking out all of her work. I got chills every time I watched her wedding slideshows. Jen shot our engagement session which was so much fun. The day of the wedding, she was joined by Kelly Park as her second shoot. Jen and Kelly work together so well. Our entire group had a blast, and she got all of the key shots we wanted. I couldn’t believe how great everything turned out for us. Jen pulled together a brief slideshow that we’ve been able to share with all of our friends and family. I can’t rave enough about how happy we were with her. Top notch! Now I can’t wait to have kids so she can take pictures of them too!

We purchased some bridal accessories at the Wedding gallery. I rate them at a three only because there were no bells & whistles with purchasing the jewelry. They carry a modest selection, but it’s very decently priced.

We ended up ordering the invitations through Savvi since they offered us such a great deal. Darien was great to work with at Mid Rivers Mall, and really worked hard to make sure the invitation company got our order right. In the end, they messed up a few things, and didn’t deliver all of the invitations for which we paid, however, we had enough and though they turned out beautiful, especially for the price!

You can’t beat the price for men's wear, as well. Beyond that, you can’t find better service than Darien. Unbelievable professionalism! He always made us feel like we were the most important thing in the world to him at that moment. He made ordering so easy and drop-offs were a breeze thanks to their many locations. The good thing about them is that the company is based out of St. Louis. So if anything had gone wrong on the wedding day, they would have been able to make replacements that morning. They are down to earth and always put the customer first.

The honeymoon was amazing, and the resort was pretty good. Our room was just ok, but the maid did work very hard to make sure it was clean every day. From what I understand, we were at one of the best resorts there; I think we just have really high standards. The food was pretty good, and the hotel did have several amenities. If you ever go there, and decide you’d like to go snorkeling or fishing, make sure you find Manuel. He and his brother operate a boat just off the shoreline. They were fantastic!

When I started thinking about the day of services, I knew I wanted a spot where all of my girls could relax together and get ready. I’d read a review on The Metro’s services and wedding day specialization. That morning, the salon had a breakfast bar for us including fresh fruits, pastries, mimosas, and coffee. We all got to be the same room and had four stylists dedicated to us. They even played our iPod play list while we were there. Cheryl did an amazing job with my hair. It was the perfect spot to start off the day.