A dress of our dreams


One of my favorite parts of arriving to photograph a wedding is getting to see the dress the bride has picked out. That's one of the fun parts of a wedding day, right? The reveal! The bride hides away while her guests arrive, and has a beautiful reveal of the dress as she walks down the aisle, before we focus our attention on what really matters.


As the photographer, I often get the treat of seeing the dress early in the morning while getting some detail shots as the wedding party gets ready. And I love it! It's not just because it's a beautiful garment, but rather it reveals to us a little bit about the bride: her personality and style.


When I saw the gown that Taylor had picked out for her special day, it totally made sense. It was timeless and elegant. It had minimal embellishments, elevating it to feel refined and classic. It was reminiscent of Olivia Culpo's 2024 long sleeve wedding gown, with structured shoulders, long sleeves, and buttons down the back and cuffs, and in its simplicity, it was all the more striking.


My favorite part of the dress was that it elevated, and never distracted or detracted from the beauty of the day.


Taylor and Michael chose to get married in the Shrine of St. Joseph, one of the most beautiful churches I have ever been in! Every detail is ornate and intricate, and there is so much beauty to take in. Taylor's classic gown didn't compete, but rather, perfectly complemented the beauty of the space.


Beauty abounded throughout every detail of this joyous day. What a gift to not only witness but to get to capture their wedding! I will be dreaming of it for quite some time!

A bride, wearing a long-sleeve gown inspired by Olivia Culpo, glances over her shoulder while standing in front of an altar of a Church.
A white wedding dress inspired by Olivia Culpo's dress, with a. dramatic bow and backless design.
The bride and groom's wedding rings and engagement rings set in a red Cartier jewelry box resting on the train of her wedding dress.
The bow on the back of a dress inspired by the wedding gown worn by Olivia Culpo.
A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand while walking out of the Shrine of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Louis, MO.

Shrine of Saint Joseph, St. Louis Missouri

A dramatic overhead shot of a bride and groom standing with each other and talking inside the Shrine of St. Joseph, a Catholic Church.

The classic elegance that Taylor and Michael sought to emulate throughout their wedding day was reflected in their choice of venue, the Shrine of Saint Joseph in St. Louis. This Catholic Church, which was founded in 1843 by Jesuit priests, has a history as rich as the architecture and garnishing. It features a high altar and romanesque interiors, and rows of stunning, 12-foot stained glass windows.

A bride and groom rest their foreheads together and smile after marrying each other at the Shrine of St. Joseph in St. Louis, MO.
A bride and groom walk hand and hand affectionately after their Catholic wedding ceremony in St. Louis, MO.
A bride waives while sitting next to her groom in a Rolls Royce after their wedding in St. Louis, MO.
A groom leans in to kiss his bride after their Catholic wedding ceremony in St. Louis, MO.
A detail shot of the train of the bride's dress as she sits inside a Rolls Royce after departing from her Catholic Wedding in St. Louis.
A bride and groom sweetly laugh together while sitting in the back of a car and departing from their Catholic wedding in St. Louis.

Images in this blog were shot while associate shooting for Cassie & Frances Photography.