Of all my years as a wedding photographer in St. Louis, shooting at so many amazing venues, the Jewel Box in Forest Park holds a special place in my heart as one of my favorite venues to return to year after year. With it’s towering glass ceiling and endless lush greenery, it’s a space that’s hard to beat - especially if Kelsey and Megan are getting married there. Check out some of my favorite moments from this wedding day, as well as the highlight film we created for this lovely couple!

Kelsey & Megan’s Forest Park Jewel Box Wedding Day

When Kelsey and Megan first reached out to me to capture their wedding day, we hit it off pretty much right off the bat. Here are a couple of things that immediately stuck out to me when we hopped on their consultation:

They have a dog. His name is Benson. He is adorable
Kelsey and Megan are madly in love

That’s all I needed! For me to be excited to work with my couples, #2 is a requirement. But, a cute dog is also a bonus! Kelsey and Megan made it clear that photography was extremely important to them. They wanted to work with someone who would capture raw emotion beautifully and creatively, someone who wouldn’t force them into awkward poses or situations, and someone who would approach candid moments with intention and care. Luckily for them, these are a few of the things I prioritize in my approach to weddings. From their engagement session to their album design call, Kelsey and Megan were an absolute DREAM to work with. I am beyond lucky to experience such love.

Kelsey and Megan did all their day-of prep in an Air BnB just a few minutes outside of Forest Park. Not only did this cut down on the travel time, but the duplex-style setup of the Air BnB made it extremely simple to jump back and forth between both sides of them getting ready. Kelsey and Megan’s details were so timeless and significant - from the sweet Converse to the matching vow books.

Kelsey and Megan LOVE so many classic spots in St. Louis, so Art Hill in Forest Park was a no-brainer for their first look, wedding party photos, and some pre-ceremony portraits. We were treated with some dramatic clouds, a strong breeze, and some amazing light (which doesn’t always happen with the late-afternoon sun). Some rain from the previous few days gave us cooler weather and plenty of opportunities for creative reflections in their photos.

From there, we did a short first look with both of their fathers and it was onto the ceremony and reception! The Jewel Box speaks for itself, but I’ll try my best to write a few words. Even from the outside, it’s such an iconic venue. Surrounded by manicured gardens, beautiful reflecting pools, and jaw-dropping architecture, the walk up to the venue is super inspiring as a photographer. My mind always spins with ideas for creative photos. Then, walking inside, you’re met with that grand, greenhouse-style architecture and immaculate, almost otherworldly plants. This vibe lasted us all the way through the reception, where the Jewel House team flipped the ceremony setup into a reception layout, perfect for a joyful night of toasts, great food (courtesy of Orlando’s), and even better dance moves.

Scroll on for the photos and highlight film that we made for Kelsey and Megan. This day deserved to be captured in a vibrant, unique, and loving way - I’m so glad that these two trusted me and my team with these special moments!

Featured Vendors

Planner - Adorist Weddings & Events
Photo+Video - Bryson B Photo
Catering - Orlando’s
Venue - Jewel Box
Photo Booth - STL Photo Party
Ice Cream Cart - Slingin’ Scoops
Cake - Celebrating Life Cakes
Hair - Nikki Russo
Makeup - Faces By Heather
Transportation - LS Transportation
DJ - Elite Pro DJ
Florist - Bloomin’ Buckets
String Trio - Innocenti Strings