Christine & Ryan in St. Louis, MO

The Bride Christine Tourkakis, 27, a zookeeper at St. Louis Zoo The Groom Ryan Rakel, 28, director of special events at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company The Date April 17 Christine and Ryan wanted their wedding to seriously showcase St. Louis and all of its rich tradition, so they worked with a loose “historic St. Louis” theme and wove in lots of rustic, purple details.

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