Silver Oaks Chateau Wedding | Akia and Darren
It was a true joy to be back shooting a wedding at the lovely Silver Oaks Chateau, with the dream team - Akia and Darren. From start to finish, this day was full of so many amazing little moments! For this wedding my team and I were covering both photo and video, and we were never at a loss for beautiful things to capture!
It was a true joy to be back shooting a wedding at the lovely Silver Oaks Chateau, with the dream team - Akia and Darren. From start to finish, this day was full of so many amazing little moments! For this wedding my team and I were covering both photo and video, and we were never at a loss for beautiful things to capture!
Some of my favorites:
That dress! 😍 (and her hair accessories, of course)
Their first “touch” - High risk, HUGE reward!
Tears at the ceremony
Giggles during the first dance
A freakin’ great party
and, of course, they smashed their creative portrait session(s), even though the rain tried to say something about it.
After their sub-zero (literally) February engagement session, I know Akia and Darren were going to be such a cool couple to photograph on their wedding day. The team of vendors (down below) was a joy to work with, too! I could shoot one of these every day and not get tired of them.
Vendors:
Venue - Silver Oaks Chateau
Catering - Ces and Judy’s
Dress - Clarice’s Bridal
Reception Dress - Lulu’s
Makeup - Beauty by Reecey
Hair - Yaestylez
DJ - Andrew Jones
Bold, vibrant, and non-traditional wedding visuals for laid-back couples that reject the mundane. Does that sound like you?
Silver Oaks Chateau: St. Louis, Missouri Wedding Venue Review
Silver Oaks Chateau is a totally stunning wedding venue just outside of St. Louis, Missouri, specifically located in Pacific, Missouri! In my experience, Silver Oaks Chateau is one of the best wedding venues in St. Louis. Not only is the venue totally unique, but it’s also large enough to host a wedding of just under 300 guests.
A Wedding Photographer’s Review of Silver Oaks Chateau in St. Louis, Missouri
Silver Oaks Chateau is a totally stunning wedding venue just outside of St. Louis, Missouri, specifically located in Pacific, Missouri! In my experience, Silver Oaks Chateau is one of the best wedding venues in St. Louis. Not only is the venue totally unique, but it’s also large enough to host a wedding of just under 300 guests. As a kind of boring but super-useful benefit, it has GREAT parking which, honestly, you don’t see enough of. I had tons of fun shooting at Silver Oaks Chateau and, from getting ready to the reception, I was amazed at how gorgeous and functional this venue can be.
Starting off the day with a bang, the getting-ready spaces at Silver Oaks Chateau are roomy, well-lit, and adequately mirrored so nobody is fighting over a reflection. In the bridal suite, the comfy furniture and huge windows meant that I had plenty to work with as a photographer with beautiful light and a bridal party that was totally at ease all morning. To boot, the double doors opened up and we were able to make some tremendous portraits with that natural light goodness.
The ceremony took place at Silver Oak’s spacious courtyard which had plenty of room for all the guest’s chairs, an arbor for the couple and officiant, and all the decor. Set on top of the property, the landscape rolled gently downhill away from the ceremony and into the lush forest behind it. This is where we ended up taking some portraits afterward. It gave the entire ceremony this feeling of intimacy and vibrancy while still keeping everyone’s shoes and dresses away from the mud (it did rain a bit that day, as you may be able to tell from the photos below). I’m a huge fan of this ceremony format. When I arrived early that day to take a lap around the venue, the manager there was working diligently, making sure every chair was properly placed and that nothing was out of order. The staff at Silver Oaks Chateau definitely cares about the quality and perfection of your wedding, I can attest to that!
The reception area was equally stunning. The high vaulted ceilings, the gorgeous balcony, and the fantastic table settings made for a truly classic place to celebrate a marriage! The DJ’s uplighting really complimented the space superbly, and the balcony gave me a built-in place to put my flashes for lighting up the reception. Silver Oaks Chateau made my life easy that day and, with all the less-than-ideal weather, I welcomed the assistance! See below for some photos of the venue!
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Bride’s dress hanging inside Silver Oaks Chateau
Bridal getting ready suite at Silver Oaks Chateau
The loft offered a great place to read notes from each other
Bride and Bridesmaids in front of Silver Oaks Chateau.
Silver Oaks Chateau in Pacific, Missouri from the parking lot
The amazing light in the front door works well for first looks!
Wedding Ceremony at Silver Oaks Chateau
The balcony offers a gorgeous overlook of the ceremony and surrounding landscape!
The huge trees in the background offer beautiful colors and tones for after-ceremony group photos!
Wedding Portraits at Silver Oaks Chateau
Remember those double doors I mentioned before? Yeah. Awesome.
They retreated to the balcony just after the ceremony. This photo really showcases the classic, clean design of Silver Oaks Chateau.
Of course, I had to go bug them for some pictures up on the balcony… You can see the totally sweet fireplace down in the courtyard.
Traveling downhill a bit, you can get some awesome views of the tall grass, towering trees, and open sky.
The beautiful wedding reception space at Silver Oaks Chateau.
Even with the tall ceilings, beautiful light in the dancing photos is really simple to achieve!
If you’re looking for one of the best St. Louis wedding venues to host your mid-to-large sized wedding, I wouldn’t hesitate to give the folks at Silver Oaks Chateau a call! Your photographer will thank you.
Disclaimer: I am in no way partnered or affiliated with Silver Oaks Chateau
Elizabeth + Scott - St. Louis, MO Wedding Photography
Elizabeth and Scott’s lovely and intimate wedding day at SIlver Oaks Chateau.
Liz and Scott’s wedding day was one for the books. They did such a stellar job with all of the details, and making everyone there feel so welcome and loved. I’m so gosh dang happy for them, and I’m so gosh darn happy with the photos we made.
Ceremony and Reception held at Silver Oaks Chateau in Pacific, MO.
If you’re curious, here’s their engagement session!
There are some late 2019 and 2020 dates still available. If you need photos, hit me up!