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A Classic Wedding at the Palladium in St. Louis, Missouri

Erica, 31, a teacher, and John, 33, works in customer service relations, met at a wedding. John proposed at the Grand Basin at Forest Park and surpris

Erica, 31, a teacher, and John, 33, works in customer service relations, met at a wedding. John proposed at the Grand Basin at Forest Park and surprised Erica with having her friends and family be there. The couple wanted a classic wedding with modern flair. The exchanged vows in a purple-lit ceremony followed by a classic reception with silver accents, both at the Palladium in St. Louis. They had traditional details such as printing the invitations in both English and Chinese for John’s extended family, and John’s sister played traditional music during the reception.

Erica and John used Beyond the Paper, an European Etsy designer, for their purple and white invitation suite. John is Chinese so they included a wedding invitation written in Chinese for John’s extended family. Each invitation was hand tied with lavender twine.
Round Halo Engagement Ring
Erica wore a strapless beaded Allure wedding gown from The Ultimate Bride. “I wanted a classy, formal look,” she says.
Classic Purple, Charcoal Wedding Party
The bridesmaid wore custom-made chiffon dresses from Little Ruffles Bridal, an Etsy Shop. They completed the look with beaded sequin belts.
“We let our florist use her creativity to create modern bouquets,” Erica says. She carried lavender and white roses, dusty miler and hypericum berries.
The groom and groomsmen wore charcoal suits from JoS. A. Bank with different patterned purple ties.
Simple White Rose Boutonniere
White Lace Flower Girl Dresses
“We had our wedding at Palladium St. Louis,” Erica says. “I chose this location because they are updated, modern, inclusive and have high quality food (groom's requirement). From the moment I first saw the venue, I knew it was the place to be.”
A Palladium Ceremony in St. Louis
Erica and John First Kiss
Erica and John Recessional
Chalkboard Escort Card Board
The purple escort cards were done by Beyond the Paper, an Etsy shop, to match the invitation suite. They were done with a floral design printed on crisp white paper layered on top of a purple background.
Simple Silver, Purple Reception
The reception tables were decorated with white hydrangeas and curly willow in tall glass vases. They completed the romantic look with small candles.
Simple White Place Settings
Purple Calligraphy Menus
Romantic Ladder Candle Decor
John’s little sister played traditional Chinese music during dinner at the reception. rn
Erica and John enjoyed a three-tier white wedding cake topped with fresh lavender roses.
Erica and John First Dance
Simple Candy Favors