This Bride’s Cost-Cutting Ideas Look Like A Million Bucks

Melissa Hammam
July 14, 2020
Categories: Budget Beautiful, Fall, Real Weddings, Romantic, Seasonal Wedding Trend, The Blog

This pastel-inspired St. Louis wedding is proof that you don’t need to break the bank to have a beautiful wedding. Megan and CJ wed at The Venue at Maison du Lac, and took full advantage of the picturesque backdrop of woodlands overlooking a 4-acre lake and hillside. Drawing from her experience as a proposal planner for The Yes Girls, the bride carefully curated every detail and found beautiful solutions for cutting costs. Instead of bouquets, bridesmaids carried woven palm fans that perfectly complimented the aesthetic of the day. As the sun began to set behind a fence of wildflowers by Roses & Mint, a short and sweet lake-side standing ceremony was held to avoid worrying about fussy seating arrangements. Following the ceremony, guests were delighted by a picnic-style dinner featuring wicker baskets that were later used as favors guests could bring home. Justine Wright Photography captured all the fun in her beautiful pictures of the day. Head to the full gallery to see all the special moments unfold under the Missouri sky.

From Justine Wright Photography… Megan and CJ tied the knot at The Venue at Maison Du Lac just outside of St. Louis, MO. The bride, a proposal planner for The Yes Girls, has a background in event planning and an impeccable eye for detail.

Each element of their al fresco affair was thoughtfully planned, from the standing lakeside ceremony to the quaint picnic-style reception dinner. Instead of going with a traditional October color palate, Meg opted for light pastels, which complimented the cottage-esque venue perfectly.

When it came time for dinner, guests were served picnic-style cuisine within beautiful wicker baskets, which then served as favors that guests were able to keep. Dancing and lawn games finished out a wonderful evening celebrating with family and friends.