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Tiffany and Nick’s elopement at Carondolet Park by St. Louis wedding photographer Cate Jackson

By Cate

16 May 2017

I’ve been asked to photograph several elopements this spring and it’s always a joy! With the low key atmosphere and intimate nature of these events everyone is always really chill and happy. Tiffany and Nick’s was no exception. They chose to have their wedding at The Boat House at Carondolet Park , which is one of my favorite locations to photograph. Their wedding took place in front of the lake on a sunny April day.The above sign was for their few and intimate family and friends guests. Nick is excited as he gets his boutionnierre pinned.Tiffany shared a special pre wedding moment with her father.Nick waited with anticipation for his beautiful bride… $bride being walked down aisle by her father by Cate Jackson Photograpy\hy$ A moment of prayer.After a short and sweet ceremony they shared their first kiss as a married couple.After the ceremony we did some photos in and around the Boat House at Carondolet Park.I’m in love with the light in the Boathouse!Then we went to another spot within the park. There are so many spots and they didn’t hold back on the affection.And what I didn’t tell you until now is that she is also expecting!Congratulations Tiffany and Nick!!!!

Carolyn and Ben’s Forest Park Engagement session by Cate Jackson Photography

By Cate

07 Mar 2017

These two couldn’t be any more in love. It just oozes out of them. Carolyn and Ben met in college and are getting married on September 16th of this year.We met at Forest Park because it is a sentimental place for them where they actually got engaged.They didn’t take long to start getting romantic even though they claimed to be shy in front of the camera!It wasn’t yet spring but we had a really beautiful day in Forest Park. It was the most beautiful day this year so far.They are just so joyful together.After spending some time at my favorite secret spot in Forest Park we headed over to the Grand Basin at Art Hill where they actually got engaged.Carolyn and Ben decided to include their sweet Black Lab Ruffie for a few shots. :0)He is sooo cute and sweet…After this Ben was basically done! Lol.I had a blast with these two and can’t wait for their wedding!~

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Katie and Danny’s romantic woodsy Forest Park engagement session

By Cate

28 Jul 2016

Romantic engagement session Forest Park St. Louis

Katie and Danny are getting married in October at Pierre Marquette State Park. I can’t wait to shoot their wedding! Along with the outdoorsy theme of their wedding they chose Forest Park’s wooded areas for their engagement session.

They weren’t camera shy either! Take a look.

For their final photo they chose an Acro Yoga pose. So much fun!

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Nate and Marie’s wonderful Wedding in St. Louis by St. Louis Wedding Photographer Cate Jackson

By Cate

28 Apr 2016

saint louis wedding, saint louis Chinese tea ceremony

Nate and Marie got married and it was FABBO! They started off their day with a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony at Marie’s family home. It’s a way to honor relatives, loved ones and ancestors. They served tea to people who then handed them red envelopes with gifts of money. It was such a beautiful gesture. I’d never experienced one before and I was honored to be there capturing the event.

After the traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony we headed over to Forest Park to the Highlands to get ready for the wedding.We met outside the Highlands in Forest Park for the first look. Then we traveled around Forest Park for some awesome portraits!The ceremony.The first dance between the bride and groom.We went outside for one final shot.Congratulations to Nate and Marie!

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Niky & Sean’s Intimate Backyard wedding and Mad Art Gallery reception

By Cate

15 May 2015

Niky and Sean decided to have a backyard wedding at their home in the Historic Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, MO. It was an intimate affair with only close relatives and friends. Afterwards they held a larger reception at Mad Art Gallery just down the street. Mad Art is a former police station turned art gallery and event venue and it’s fab!

Niky’s dress. What can I say? It was GORGEOUS and perfect for her. Not many brides choose to wear a black formal gown and she totally rocked it. Check out those fab shoes too!

And you can all see how perfect the gown is for her!And now we have the handsome groom.Time for the first look which took place in their garden.Then their was a cocktail reception in their home for the intimate group of guests attending.Then it was time for the beautiful backyard wedding.They did a wine bottle ceremony where they put a bottle of wine in a special box along with letters to each other. They will uncork the wine on their first anniversary and read the letters.After the ceremony we had some time to photograph the couple alone throughout the neighborhood.This last one was taken on their front porch.And then they were off to Mad Art Gallery for their reception! They had an array of desserts and snacks on every table. So cool.The first dance…Then they partied it up!Congratulations Niky and Sean!!!!

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