Although the couple resides in New York, they chose to have their celebration in downtown Saint Louis at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel. With the ceremony and reception incorporating many elements of the bride and groom’s Polish and Jewish traditions, it was exciting to transform the majestic ballroom into an elegant place of worship for the couple to say their “I do’s”. The seating circled the elevated satin and chiffon draped Chuppah allowing guest views from all angles. The tall Hawaiian Dendrobium Orchid centerpieces that graced the Chuppah corners were created by the floral-geniuses, Botanicals Design Studio. Miniature ceremony programs, created by *yours truly ;] Cosmopolitan Events, allowed guests to simply stick them in their pocket or clutch for keepsake.
After the ceremony, guests enjoyed elaborate scotch tastings with a connoisseur from Wine and Cheese Shop and delicious Polish Signature Cocktails called ‘Tatanka’, comprised of Bison Grass Vodka {Zubrowka}, Apple Juice, and Cinnamon. Guests picked up their chartreuse green escort cards displayed on varying heights of glass plateaus which were adorned with white orchids. Meanwhile the inside of the ballroom was being secretly transformed…
When the doors dramatically opened for dinner, the guests were truly in awe of how the room evolved from serene to dramatic! The lighting had gone from soft white to vibrant purple. The chuppah had been reconfigured into an intimate dinner for two with a sweetheart table in the center. Surrounding the newlywed’s table was a mixture of round and square guest tables creating a texturally unique environment. Each table was dressed in different fabric patterns, crushed, pintuck and organza, but remained in the same eggplant hue and was topped with chartreuse and bright white florals. The entire left wing of the ballroom was revamped into a dance and lounge space, complete with a white diamond-shaped dance floor, sheer fabric creating a separation from dinner, sultry purple lighting, white string curtain behind the band, moving club lights, and lounge furniture, all provided by Exclusive Events.
The entire wedding party entered one-by-one to the tunes of “Stronger” by Kanye West with full choreography by the bride and groom. After dinner, the party got started with the dynamic performance of the Ralph Butler Band provided by Talent Plus .
To end the night with a bang, the groom jumped to the drums and with his musical background played along with the band for a few songs.
Guests were sure to leave their wishes and photos in the guest book using a Po-Go instant camera, and took home custom CD favors of Caroline and Matt’s favorite tunes. This wedding was an absolute stunning affair and we were honored to be a part of it! Congratulations Caroline + Matt, and best wishes!Yours Truly,Josie Littlepage & Cosmopolitan Events Team
We would also like to thank the following vendors!
All Tabletop Stationery & Ceremony Programs & CD Favors: Nichole at Cosmopolitan Events
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
DJ: Sound of Success Entertainment
Scotch Attendant: Kevin Burdge from Wine and Cheese Shop
Linens: Connie Duglin Linens
Hair and Makeup: Danielle Style
Videographer: Bob Anders from Creative Video
Ceremony Musicians: Laclede Quartet
Rentals: Premier Party Rentals