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What are the steps to book a ceremony with a Wedding Officiant? St Louis, MO First Step: Do you have a favorite date in mind? Perhaps a time of year or season? Maybe the answer is NOW or last minute (elopement). Coming up with a date is a priority when booking an officiant. It is obvious that we need to be available to perform the ceremony. Second Step: What time of day appeals to you? Be creative. If you choose earlier in the day, you can celebrate with a brunch. Afternoons are the most popular. Some couples choose close to a meal time to have the ceremony so guests can eat following the service.  My favorite is in the evening - close to sunset - which some say is the best time of day for great photography. Third Step: Location, Location, Location. Believe it or not, this can be the hardest of the three to plan or decide on.  Inside or outside? Too big or too small? In a private or public space?  All of these steps are not necessarily neede...

Definition of Small Wedding A “small” wedding is based on cutting out a number of guests or money spent. Remember, the less people the less money you spend. Consider Your Budget With small wedding planning, the first thing you need to do is sitting down and making up your guest list. Decide what number is small for your budget, remember the guests you invite; you may need to plan for food, dessert and drinks. Also, each guest will require a chair to sit in that may or may not be rental fee. Intimate Venue Ideas for Small Weddings Small weddings actually give you so many more choices, because you can include smaller and more budget friendly places. Local Park Gazebo Here are some ideas for a small intimate wedding and some of my favorites: Churches with Halls Look into a church that has a separate hall for wedding receptions. Many of the older churches in the City of St Louis have large Fellowship Halls that they can rent to you. The fee usually includes tables and cha...

Carolyn Burke STL Recommends These Popular Venues For St Louis Wedding Ceremony Ms. Burke has performed a marriage ceremony at all of these locations.  Sweet and simple ceremonies that are meaningful. LEARN MORE Bee Tree Park Ceremony St Louis City Hall Ceremony City Museum St Louis Ceremony Foundry Arts Centre St Charles Ceremony Fox Run Golf Club Ceremony Graham Chapel St Louis Ceremony Hawken House Webster Groves Ceremony The Jewel Box in Forest Park Ceremony Lafayette Park St Louis Ceremony Lalumondiere Mill and Rivergardens Laumeier Sculpture Park Ceremony Longview Farm House in Town and County Magic House Ceremony in Kirkwood Missouri Botanical Garden St Louis NEO on Locust Ceremony New Town Chapel in St Charles 9th Street Abbey Ceremony Oakland House Ceremony Old Peace Chapel in Defiance Old Stone Chapel Ceremony in St Charles Tower Grove Park Ceremony Provincial Chapel at UMS...

Looking for the right venue to have a special event can be overwhelming. Details about the site's amenities such as capacity, fees, the size of the parking lot, accessibility and other specifics you may not have even thought of. Who has the time to call and check on availability; whether or not the location is even what you are looking for? Carolyn Burke can give great advice for a variety of wedding ceremony or reception locations. Mostly small and intimate, but large and extravagant too.  Looking for ways to save on wedding expenses is an increasingly common scenario for young couples, faced with hefty student loans, credit card debt, a tough job market, and ever-increasing living expenses. Many couples are choosing lower-cost locations and planning smaller weddings close to home for family and their closest friends.  To plan an event, your first impression is the first step along with the costs involved. The style or theme of the event as well as restric...

Hawken House Hearth Room 1155 S. Rock Hill Road Webster Groves MO 63119 (314) 968-1776 This 19th century historic home has a simple elegance for an intimate occasion for up to 100 guests. The space includes the hearth room (1,575 sq.ft.) with a large fireplace as it's feature.  Wedding ceremonies can be held in front of the grand porch in the front yard or the courtyard/herb garden adjacent to the hearth room.  The front entrance is handicap accessible and includes a piano. The Grand Front Porch  This location allows outside catering and has a small prep kitchen with round tables and stack chairs, two portable dry bars, and a few specialty tables.  Ample parking as part of the Southwest Park. Courtyard That Allows for Tenting

Highlands Golf and Tennis Club in Forest Park St Louis (314) 531-7773 . This completely renovated clubhouse has the World’s Fair Pavilion Room that accommodates up to 120 guests and includes the popular Chiavari chairs. Many of their services are complimentary with no hidden fees. Need Someone to Perform The Ceremony? Check Out Carolyn Burke - Wedding Officiant

Having a wedding ceremony at the Jewel Box requires a lot of planning.  Couples are given 90 minutes to show up, decorate, perform the ceremony, release the guests for a grand exit, and still have time for formal portraits with family members. There is no coordinator present, just someone to open the doors, set up the chairs - a custodian. Carolyn Burke  has been a Wedding Officiant at The Jewel Box many times and knows the tricks of the trade. Jewel Box in Forest Park Wedding Ceremony The facility is heated and air conditioned and decorated for the season.  Check with the Parks Division to be sure there is not limited parking near the Jewel Box due to a large special event like a marathon or festival. Jewel Box Wedding in Forest Park                       Saturdays   12:00pm-1:30pm   2:00pm-3:30pm   4:00pm-5:30pm                     ...

City Hall Rotunda 1200 Market Street and Tucker Downtown St. Louis Need Someone to Perform the Ceremony? Check out the  Carolyn Burke STL Short, Sweet and Simple Saint Louis City Hall This french-styled  building  was inspired by the Hotel de Ville or City Hall of Paris. The square rotunda is very unique and its central interior feature is a white marble rotunda, about 100 feet square, with a colored glass skylight above and a marble grand staircase.       St Louis City Hall is available for wedding ceremonies AFTER HOURS (after 6pm on weekdays or weekends) for a fee. Contact the Special Events Department at 314-589-6640. Officiant Only : $200 Officiant Plus Rehearsal : $380 City Hall : Call 314-589-6640 for Facility Use Fee St Louis City Hall for a Wedding Ceremony The space must be scheduled so that normal business hours are not  interrupted    Not a problem for a Saturday or Sunday event.  Th...

Let Us Help You Find A Venue for Your Elopement Do you want the thrill of eloping, but don't know where to start? Let Elope In St Louis provide an officiant, flowers, photographer and advice on locations. Terms and Conditions Must Book the Deluxe Elopement Package that includes officiant and may include flowers, photographer and more.  Venue rental fees may apply. Follow Carolyn Burke - Wedding Liaison's board Elope in St Louis on Pinterest.

Jenn and Mike were married at the Lakeside Patio of Hidden Lake Winery in Aviston, Illinois. The weather was beautiful and some nice details were added at the ceremony site. Lakeside Patio - Hidden Lake Winery This location has over 6 sites to have a ceremony or reception. The Champagne Hall & Lakeside Patio Ceremony Site Majestic Falls The Estate Barrel Room Lakeside Patio Gazebos

Bridal Shows are in full swing in the St Louis Metropolitan Area. As many as 3-4 happen every weekend between now and Valentine's Day. Don't miss your chance to contact your favorite wedding vendors to guarantee their product or service. Bridal Shows in St Louis

Press PLAY and see an interactive guide to ceremony and reception venues in St Louis. Are you having trouble searching the internet - looking for a wedding event location? Do you spend hours looking - only to find the same places over and over again? Looking for a venue that allows outside catering or alternative wedding places? Maybe you are planning a wedding from out of town and need help getting started. We find venues that match your budget, style, and capacity. CLICK HERE for more information. This Package Includes - - ~ Defining Your Vision of the Perfect Event and Providing Cost Estimates ~ Locating the Venue You Desire and Making the Initial Contact for You ~ Use the Interactive Resource Guide With Over 2,000 Photographs of Locations The St. Louis Resource Guide has over 600 wedding venues and more than 150 religious sites. You save time by letting us contact vendors for you that match your dreams and budget concerns. We help you find ALL the best resour...

Mount Pleasant Estates 5634 High Street in Augusta MO 636-482-WINE MountPleasant.com Terrace Ballroom With the rolling hills of the Augusta Appellation, beautifully landscaped grounds and historic structures, Mount Pleasant Estates sets a stunning scene for your special wedding day for all couples. Open year round, this venue has a capacity for 25 to 225 guests.  Resting on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley. Wedding Ceremony at The Arbor