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Melissa + Herbie: Fall in Love

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:52:00 +0000

Melissa and Herbie’s wedding was an absolute pleasure to be a part of! Melissa, a former Cosmo Girl herself, came to us to design and coordinate the perfect Autumn wedding. The bride and groom are young sweethearts that had grown up knowing each other through their families. After Cupid’s arrow struck, the couple set the date for their Fall wedding. The ceremony and reception were both held at Melissa’s parent’s home in Sunset Hills. The sprawling landscape and beautiful lake provided the backdrop for Stephen Seebeck’s amazing photography.

Fall Color Palette Citations: Column 1: AmbersMouthWash, Unknown, Xanga Unknown, Column 2: Martha Stewart, KickButtCoffee, Meredith.com, Column 3: Sarpysam, Rebecca Thuss, DKImages, STLHops.com

The color palette created for the event was an array of Autumn colors; copper, cremes, burnt orange, chocolate brown and a touch of golden yellow. The bridesmaids wore chocolate brown J Crew dresses, each in a different style, while the groomsmen sported taupe suits and whimsical chocolate polka-dot ties.

The florist for the event, Botanicals Design Studio, put their touch on every aspect of the event, beginning with the gorgeous bouquets and arbor used for the ceremony. Vignettes of pillar candles, sunflowers, bittersweet, coxcomb, autumn leaves, twigs, pumpkins, gourds, wheat fronds, and hay bales were placed throughout the property. Melissa looked stunning in her Marisa Collection gown from Maiden Voyage, accessorized by ETSY floral headpiece and J-Crew sandals. During and following the ceremony, guests enjoyed the beautiful sounds of Serenade Strings.

Schlafly Pumpkin Ale and Butler’s Pantry’s delectable hor d oeurves were passed as the guests experienced the cocktail hour.

The chocolate brown Escort Cards where carefully displayed on hay bails, attached with copper wire and miniature clothes pins. Upon entering the tent for dinner the guests were wowed by all of the intricate details. Lighting elements included pin spotting and falling leaf motifs projected upon the tent ceiling. The tablescape consisted of Peanutbutter Crinkle table linens, Copper Taffeta napkins, copper charger plates, specialty dinnerware and copper handle twist flatware. The table numbers were incorporated into pumpkin stems and were part of the centerpieces.

The artful cake was created by Sarah’s Cafe and Bakery, adorned with miniature pumpkins and sunflowers. The newlyweds dined at their sweetheart table, enjoying the three course dinner prepared by Butler’s Pantry. The first course, Maple Acorn Squash Bisque, was served in actual acorn squash bowls!

The tent was provided by Event Partners, and elegant lighting was provided by The Aries Company. The “Guest Book” was comprised of small squares of fabric to later be assembled into a Quilt as a keepsake for the bride and groom. After dinner, the guests were invited to the Smore’s Station and fire pits. The Ralph Butler Band entertained the crowd and guests danced the night away. Personalized Tins of Fresh Coffee, grown and roasted by the Groom’s family in El Salvadore, were given as the favor.

Again, it was truly a pleasure to be a part of this special day! Much Love and Best wishes to you Melissa & Herbie!

Chasley Bradbury & The Cosmopolitan Events Team

A special thanks to our Event Assistants Michelle, Hannah, Gayle, and Jenna for all of your hard work!

Thank you to the following Vendors:
Custom Invitations & Menu: Two Blue Doors
Hand Painted Signage & Calligraphy: Cosmopolitan Events
Ralph Butler Band was provided by Talent Plus

Hair & Makeup: Studio Branca
Linens: Connie Duglin Linens
Copper Chargers: Grand Rental
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Rentals: The Aries Company and Premier Rentals
Valet: Clayton Valet

Breanne + Patrick

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:23:00 +0000

The Cosmopolitan Events Team was thrilled be apart of the celebration of Breanne Wilhelm and Patrick Arminio. The fun-loving couple was married on October 10th with the fantastic Photographer Bobbi Brinkman capturing every special moment.

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Upon arrival to their hotels, guests were welcomed to St. Louis with re-usable gift bags, designed and assembled by Cosmopolitan Events, and filled with various local goodies. This fantastic fuschia and black Welcome Party invitation was designed by St. Louis custom stationers, Two Blue Doors, which set the stage for a fun evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in anticipation for the big day

The ceremony was held at St. Xavier College Church on the Saint Louis University Campus, the location where Bree & Patrick met while attending Saint Louis University. Their elegant decor was cheerful and modern with a palette of fuschia, lime, and orange. The bridesmaids wore raspberry cocktail dresses and held very colorful, bright bouquets. Breanne looked absolutely stunning holding her white and creme bouquet. After saying their “I-Do’s,” Breanne and Patrick had a memorable and grand exit from the church, beginning with the release of white doves, provided by Amore Doves. Guests waved brightly colored ribbon wands as the bride and groom climbed onto a fairy-tale carriage, provided by Saint Louis Carriage Company, and were then transported to the reception at the Four Seasons Hotel located in Downtown St. Louis.

Cosmopolitan Event’s Wedding Planner, Chasley Bradbury, worked very closely with Mrs. Debbie Wilhelm to make the event beyond special for her daughter and future son-in-law, adding one surprise after another. The first of many was an ice bar replicating the St. Louis Skyline. This contemporary ice bar was complete with the couples new monogram, a drink luge, and colorful fireworks carved inside. The artful bar was created by Ice Visions.

Botaicals Design Studio’s attention to detail throughout the event was nothing less than perfect! Escort Cards were beautifully arranged on a glass plateau suspended above a lush bed of florals. The exquisite centerpieces for each guest table were designed to create a unique silhouette, ranging from towering heights to low and sophisticated. The Head Table was placed on risers and hanging florals and candle light created the perfect backdrop for the honored guests. Guests dined at tables covered in rich orange specialty linens accented with fuschia napkins, gold chargers and chiavari chairs.

The 4-tier cake, created by the Four Seasons, was draped with florals and was accompanied on the dance floor by the Bree and Patrick’s new monogram. Following dinner, the sounds of Lenny Klinger’s Galaxy Band put guests in the mood to hit the dance floor.

Amazing Stationers Two Blue Doors designed much of the papery that tied into the celebration including the invitations, programs, escort cards, place cards, menus, and the couple’s adorable photo booth guest book. Guests received custom bookmarks as a memento of the evening that included their black and white photo strip. A copy of each photo strip was put into the guest book with wishes for the newlyweds.

Perhaps the “sweetest” part of the evening was the tempting Candy Bar, designed by Cosmopolitan Events. The Candy Bar was displayed on a floral glass plateau with a mix of brightly colored candies and custom created crossword puzzles for guests to test their knowledge of the Newlyweds. The puzzles gave clues to Breanne and Patrick’s love story, and were accompanied by pencils saying “Isn’t Love Puzzling?”

The entire day was perfect and the Cosmo Team couldn’t have been more excited to take part in such a special day. Congratulations Breanne and Patrick! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!

Yours Truly,
The Cosmopolitan Events Team

We would also like to mention the following vendors:
Specialty Linens: Connie Duglin Linen

Photo Booth: Photo Booth Saint Louis

Transportation: Primo , Country Club Limo

Cinematographer: Cineast Films
Rentals: Premier Party Rentals

Lighting: Swank Audio Visuals

Breanne + Mike’s Color Palette

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:11:00 +0000

We are so excited about the design for Breanne + Mike’s wedding to be held at the Westin Saint Louis on 10.24.09! The adorable couple wanted to incorporate colors in a fall color palette, but with a contemporary edge so we created a palette of Burgundy, Crimson, & Plum with accents in Gold and Cremes with a pop of Turquoise. The turquoise inspiration was derived from the photo of the bride’s enagement session, seen in the color palette (yes, that’s her!). We can’t wait to begin working on all of the details!

- The Cosmopolitan Events Team

Saint Louis Event Design, Planning, & Coordination

Sources:

First Row:

Saipua

Junebug

Style Me Pretty

Inkylivie on Etsy via Elizabeth Anne Designs

Second Row:
Found via The Brides Cafe and photography by Grey Bumatay
Domino Magazine via Flickr
Morgan Matters Photography

Bottom Row:
Unknown source. C. Meyer Photography?
Deco Estilo