LBE Photoshoot at the Arch in St. Louis

This past week we had the good fortune of doing a team photoshoot with the very talented Kelly Park. You can find the details on her Blog. We met at Landing, which if you are not from St Louis is also known as Laclede's Landing. This is the area near the base of the St Louis Arch, and next to the Mississippi River.

The weather was amazing, and there was not a cloud in the sky. We took pictures in the alley behind the Old Spaghetti Factory, then moved to the steps in front of the Arch. I think the images turned out fabulously!!

The purpose of the photoshoot was to welcome the newest LBE Team member, Ashley Wooden. (check back on the blog later this week for her formal welcome post). However, we quickly turned it into just a fun outing. Kelly Park put us at ease, and made us laugh. It was so nice for me to see and feel how my clients that are working with Kelly feel. It truly was a fun experience.

Thanks for capturing the essence our team Kelly!! Click here to see our shoot..

Fab Engagement Pictures at City Museum

I love to "marry" two things on my blog. Images of my lovely clients, and talented vendors. When we met Corryn & Chad earlier this year, they told us right away that they needed a photographer. We recommended the super talented Kelly Park. At the time we knew the couple and Kelly would be a great fit. If these images are any indicator... we were right on the money.

We work with so many talented/gifted photographers, however it is our job to really try to pair the clients up with the photographer that will fit their personality and style best. Great work Kelly and we can't wait for the big day in July!!

See more of the beautiful images of their engagement session at City Museum on Kelly's Blog..

Spring time decor.....

As many of our readers know we (Lacy Branch Events along with my ABC Local Networking Co-Director Lisa Zweifel) recently hosted a Regional Meeting for The Association of Bridal Consultants here in St Louis. The event was held at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. From a design aspect, we had to design three very distinct rooms. The first was the welcome reception, which we posted last week. The second was breakfast, which is what we are going to show you today. The last was the luncheon, which we will showcase later in the week.

For the breakfast, we wanted to really showcase Spring! I think we really acheieved this. With the use of tables used in a unique T-Shape, it allowed attendees the ability to talk with others in a comfortable atmosphere. The T-shape also created quite the statement when attendees walked into the room.


Lisa Gallagher, from Belli Fiori really out did herself. When I sat down with her we discussed the various vases sizes, shapes, colors, etc. Then we both got very excited at the possibilities! I could not have been happier. She used tulips, peonies, Then in the middle of the table for a big statement she used forsythia branches in two large vases and had button mums on the outside of the vases. Stunning!


Next on the design trip was meeting with Beth from Two Blue Doors, Inc. We did not have charger plates in the budget for this meeting. But no worries, Beth suggested using the menus as a charger or placemat type. They were darling, and quite the conversation piece.


Connie Duglin donated the linen for the breakfast, after I feel in love with the "Cosmic Pink" pintuck. The linen was actually the inspiration for my design. We used monochromatic pink napkins. Then we used 4 different types of napkin rings, to really add to the eclectic theme.

The Hyatt provided an amazing breakfast that consisted of omelet, and oatmeal stations, as well as other continental fare.

I had so many favorites in this room, but one that I was EXTREMELY thrilled by, were the brand new to St Louis, crystal chiavari chairs! When I say brand new, I mean brand new. The chairs were provided by none other than The Aries Company. Many of my readers know that I am not personally a fan of chair covers (sorry guys) But especially with a design like this, with the impact being the center of the table. I did not want chair covers to detract from it. But these chairs were just the thing I needed to compliment the look while not taking away from it. You can rent them for your wedding at The Aries Company!


The place cards were provided by a fellow ABC Member placecards.com.

Thank you to all of our amazing vendors for a truly breathtaking and happy breakfast event!

Dream Team:
Room & Tabletop Decor: Lacy Branch Events
Lighting: Swank Audio/Visual
Venue: Hyatt Regency St Louis at the Arch
Stationery: Two Blue Doors, Inc.
Linens: Connie Duglin Linen
Chairs: The Aries Company
Floral: Belli Fiori
Photography: Signature Studio
Placecards: Placecards.com