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Samantha’s Bridal Session | St. Louis Wedding Photography

December 9, 2010 by Maranda - Posted in Bridal Session, U R Gorgeous!

Stunning.

Seriously. Stunning.

Samantha’s bridal session was like a dream. The images are breathtaking and are so fairy-tale reminiscent. They still catch me short of breath…

Here’s what Sam had to say about finding her perfect gown:

“I knew picking a wedding dress was going to be the hardest decision of my life. I tend to live in a world of grey and always look for the beauty in everything. On a day to day basis my overly optimistic view on life keeps me positive and upbeat, but when I was searching for my “Dream Dress” it became my character flaw. Why, you ask? Because I liked every dress I put on, but I didn’t LOVE any of them. I started to think that I was going to be one of those brides who just couldn’t find “the one” and that I would have to settle for something that was just another pretty dress.

While searching for the unkown WOW factor I was positive would jump out at me I walked into the Wedding Gallery in downtown St. Charles and came across Amy, an Impression wedding gown. Unfortunately, it wasn’t love at first sight and I turned around and made a gag myself face at my mother while the attendent was trying very eagerly to help me on what I thought was going to be an impossible mission. Living in the grey world that I do, I agreed to try on the dress for fun… and a good laugh.

After trying on 5 or 6 dresses I finally put on Amy. As I slipped into the gown and my mother zipped me up I couldn’t help but think to myself, “WoW!” Before I even looked at myself in the dress I turned to my mother and said, “this is the one.” It was how the dress made me feel; beautiful, comfortable and confident. I finally turned to look at myself in the mirror. There I was just me, without my hair and makeup done. Just me and Amy. I stood there for a moment and took in all the emotions and excitement I was feeling at that very second and I realized that this was the dress I wanted to be wearing when I became Mrs. Richard Dickson. Amy was the dress I wanted to wear on the first day of the rest of my life.”

Just sensational girl. (Can’t wait for your wedding in February!)

xoxoxo,

Maranda

(Sam’s session was featured here on the fabulous wedding blog Aisle Candy!!)

Dress: Impression “Amy” from the Wedding Gallery in St. Louis
Hair: Casey Hoffman from Clare’s of Clayton Salon
Makeup: Christina Passanise from Christina Studios
Earrings: Nadri from Nordstoms
Location: Kimmswick, MO

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I’ll say she looks as clear as morning roses newly washed with dew. ~William Shakespeare

Click here to see a video slideshow with more from Samantha’s session.

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V. - December 11, 2010 - 12:51 AM

very pretty place!

Andon’s Bridal Session | St. Louis Wedding Photography

October 11, 2010 by Maranda - Posted in Bridal Session

Part 3 of 4 posts… LOL! In all reality, I have had these images since April, but wasn’t able to share them because, well… they didn’t get married until July and her dress was just TOO FABULOUS to reveal any detail of ahead of time!

We scheduled the bridal session knowing that Andon’s parents would be getting a wall canvas that would also be displayed beside the cake table on the wedding day. We went to Union Station and totally rocked out the hotel’s gorgeous halls and rooms!

One of Andon’s (and my) friends, Jennifer, came along to help with that beast of a gigantic train! It was so heavy, but Jenny never complained and was a great help throughout the session… what a great friend! lol

Andon’s personal style is very classic, and modern at the same time. She has great attention to detail and a tendency towards the dramatic (Andon sweeetie, you know it’s true! lol). All of this was personified perfectly in her dress.

She chose a Maggie Soterro dress, which her mom (an excellent seamstress!) added the perfect top to. You never ever would have known it, but I feel it is important to point out because it was designed completely by her mother and her…. right down to the details in the neckline and jeweled accessory. Such talent!

**Personal plug** I made her hairpiece! She ordered the netting and we formed it to the shape she wanted it. Her mom then gave me some extra fabric from her gown which I used along with several different antique jewelry pieces to make the comb (and matching one for the miniature bride). Loved how it turned out… if I do say so myself :)

While a dress like hers could easily become the star of the show, Andon totally owned it and the gown never wore her… she WORE that GOWN.

Andon was THE centerpiece of her day… it just truly goes to show you what an impact the perfect dress can be. Think of the gown as the frame to the picture. (In case you missed it… you are the picture!) It is so important to find a gown that personifies YOU, and to make any adjustments and changes needed to insure that your gown is THE gown of your dreams!