Real STL Wedding | Clary Photo | Patrick + Courtney

Our first Bliss List STL Real Wedding is from Clary Photo... I'm so impressed by her work!

Patrick + Courtney

Photography : Clary Photo

Reception : Lumen

Ceremony : The couple's home

To see more of the images from Patrick + Courtney's Wedding, visit the Clary Photo Blog.

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The Bliss List is expanding... to St. Louis!

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Design Board | Sophisticated Bright Colors

I, by nature, am attracted to neutral, soft, classic colors - my favorites being creams, greys, blues, etc. So, I've stepped out of my color comfort zone to create this bright yet sophisticated color palette featuring aquas, peony pink, poppy red and pale seafoams. As I've said before, I love color palettes that have many, many colors that coordinate and compliment each other. While monogamy is good in marriage, try to stay away from just one color for your wedding - it might end up too monotonous!

Cake : Natasha's Mulberry & Mott | Candles : Celebration Candles made by Creative Candles (in Kansas City!) | Bouquets & Rings : Martha Stewart | Necklace, Earrings & Dress : Jcrew

DIY | Will you be my Bridesmaid Cards | from OnceWed

This DIY post is from OnceWed... read the original article here.

"I love the idea of formally asking those whom you would like to be in your bridal party. I sent out a cards for my own wedding so that inspired me to come up with a cute project to do the same. I adore the paper chain people that we all learned to make in grade school and this project uses that simple concept to introduce your bridesmaids to everyone. Cut out the shape of the dress you plan on using in the color you desire and personalize each person with some paper hair. To complete the set I created a little card asking “Will you be my bridesmaid?” and included the wedding details as well as how and where to order the dresses. To find instructions and more details about this diy wedding project, click “more” below…

Enjoy!"

Anna of Rifle Design

Images from OnceWed.com.

Country Club Reception

These images are by the uber-talented Becca Spears of Wirken Photography. Held at Hallbrook Country Club - this is one of those weddings that I look at and wish I had been invited! Beautiful, emotional, classic, and the best of all - a good time. To see more images from the wedding, visit the Wirken Blog.

See all photos here : Wirken Blog

Design Board | Country Chic

Remember this "Country Chic" design board? Well, the wedding was last weekend (hence my blogging absence - sorry!). It was so beautiful - the weather cooperated perfectly. I only have this one shot so far (that I took), but I will be getting more images from Epaga Foto soon!

The tables were set on the lawn and dressed in a pale yellow and cream burlap.

I made the bridal bouqet - white hydrangeas, yellow freesia, and pale yellow garden roses. Stay tuned for the step-by-step DIY.

DIY | Bridal Bouquet | Hydrangeas, Garden Roses & Freesia

Creating a bouquet can be so much fun. It is one of my favorite things to do for a DIY wedding.

Bouquet 101 : Keep it simple

*Use only 2-3 types of flowers

*Use only 1-3 shades of colors

*Use a variety of shapes, sizes and textures

5 White Hydrangeas, 10 stems of Yellow Freesia, and 10 Pale Yellow Garden Roses

I added Dusty Miller around the "collar" of the bouquet to give it some softness.

Done!