Ying & Marko - Missouri Botanical Garden, Ritz Carlton Wedding Photography

Ying and Marko - what an incredible wedding! Ying was an absolutely gorgeous bride, and Marko was a positively debonaire groom. Their wedding was effortlessly elegant, and their intimate day was full of their family and friends, from near and far. Ying and Marko both got ready at the Ritz Carlton St. Louis, but they waited to see each other until the moment Ying walked down the aisle. Their ceremony at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church was amazing - the priest was a family friend, and the church itself is incredible, with its towering ceilings and gorgeous art covering the walls. Ying wore a Maggie Sottero gown with a beautiful lace keyhole back. Her incredible gown, hairpieces, jewelry, and the bridesmaid dresses were all from her mother's bridal shop, Helen's Bridal. For their creative photos, we went to the Missoui Botanical Gardens; the classically elegant gardens were the perfect fit for this wedding. I could gush for days about how beautiful it all was (I haven't even mentioned Ying's shoes yet! Love Betsey Johnsn.), but I'd rather say how wonderful Ying and Marko are. They truly make an incredible couple, and they are both so personable, funny, and genuine. It was an absolute honor to photograph their wedding. Here are some of our favorite photos from their wedding.

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Ceremony Location: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church

Reception Location: Ritz Carlton St. Louis

Bride's Gown: Maggie Sottero from Helen's Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Jasmine Belsoie from Helen's Bridal

Floral Design: Helen of Helen's Bridal

Hair Artist: Danielle Style

Stationary: B Wedding Invitations

Carolina & Daniel - St. Louis Anniversary Photography

We photographed Carolina and Daniel's wonderful wedding last September, and this September, we had the awesome opportunity to do an anniversary session with them. St. Louis anniversary photography is a fantastic idea. I believe that images document each chapter in your life better than anything else. When you look back on your first year after marriage, you'll have memories - maybe your first house, your first married Christmas, and all the good stuff in between. Then, your second year comes - maybe you get a dog, move away, or cut off 10 inches of your hair. Each year, your life together is a little bit different, and an anniversary session is the perfect way to show that. It's a great way to get an image for a Christmas card or update the photo on your desk, but more importantly, they are the perfect memento for when you are old and gray, trying to remember what your first year of marriage was like. Carolina and Daniel had their anniversary session on their actual anniversary, before going out to dinner. I love that - double the use of that gorgeous outfit, hair, and make-up! At Carretto Studio, we are all for photographing the big milestones - your wedding, the birth of a baby, your baby's first year, and family photos as your children are growing up. But we also believe it's important to document photos of your life in between those milestones. Document the in between years, too!

St. Louis Anniversary Photography

Interested in an anniversary shoot? Contact us today for details - info@carrettophoto.com or 314.800.5428.

Stephanie & Joe - St. Louis Muny Wedding Photography

Stephanie and Joe had an incredible wedding, full of personality and with tons of lovingly made details. Stephanie was head-to-toe grace and beauty, from her elegant updo to her lace applique shoes. She carried a stunning bouquet of fabric flowers (designed by the amazing Maggie at Peacock Blooms). Around her bouquet, she carried her grandmother's rosary. The bridesmaids wore long gowns in shades of blush and champagne, and carried bouquets made from baby's breath. Three adorable flower girls in white dresses and lace headbands carried baby's breath poms. Joe and his groomsmen wore tan suits with coffee ties, which perfectly complemented the burlap and lace decor spread throughout the day. The light and airy accents paired perfectly, and their St. Louis Muny wedding photography is some of our favorite. For their ceremony at the Muny, Stephanie walked down the aisle to bagpipers, and a good friend officiated the ceremony. Their reception was held at the Moto Museum, and during cocktail hour, their guests mingled among classic and vintage bikes. The band, EXIT 180, kept everyone dancing and hanging out until well into the evening. It was a beautiful wedding (definitely reflected Stephanie's impeccable taste!), but more importantly, it was a reflection of them as a couple. We are so thankful to have been a part of this wedding (and that the rain held off!), and we are excited to share some of our favorite photos.

Congratulations to this beautiful couple!

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Ceremony: The MUNY

Reception: The MOTO Museum

Floral Design: Peacock Blooms

Hair & Make-Up: Bride's sister, Melanie, and Vita Bella Studio

Cake Artist: Federhofers Bakery

Band: EXIT 180

Bride’s Gown: Clarice's Bridal Fashions

Gentlemen’s Attire: Savvi Formalwear

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid

Ying & Marko - Downtown St. Louis

We are incredibly lucky to get to do what we do. This shoot was the perfect reminder of that. Ying and Marko are an awesome couple - they are so likeable, down-to-earth, and stylish. Ying and Marko complement each other perfectly; they make a wonderful pair. For their engagement shoot, we wanted something really elegant and timeless, with modern flair. I loved the outfits that Ying and Marko put together. Marko's grey suit with polka-dotted pocket square was the perfect accent to Ying's one shoulder pink dress. Ying is going to be an absolutely stunning bride, and I'm sure her wedding dress is going to be absolutely divine. If this shoot is any indication, their wedding is going to be incredible - we absolutely can't wait.