A Spring Wedding in St. Louis: Cathedral Basilica, The Jewel Box & Forest Park

Friday, April 24th, 2026

A look into a spring wedding in St. Louis at some iconic locations. Some weddings feel like they unfold slowly, almost without effort. Anne and Tom’s day was one of those. It moved through some of the most iconic spaces in St. Louis—historic architecture, quiet corners of Forest Park, soft spring light—without ever feeling rushed or overproduced. Just intentional, present, and deeply centered around the people who showed up for them.

Getting Ready at The Chase Park Plaza

The morning began at The Chase Park Plaza, where Anne and Tom got ready surrounded by their closest people. There’s something about that space—the light, the architecture, the feeling of history—that sets the tone immediately. It felt calm, steady, and unhurried.

Before heading into the day, they chose to see each other for a first look tucked beneath the iconic archways near the pool. Quiet, simple, and exactly what it needed to be.

Portraits at Forest Park & The Jewel Box

From there, we moved into Forest Park—one of those places that always feels like the heart of St. Louis.The Jewel Box gave us a mix of structure and softness, glass and greenery, something both refined and natural at the same time. It’s one of those locations that doesn’t need much—just the right light and space to let things unfold.

We spent time there without forcing anything, letting the moments happen instead of trying to create them.

A Ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

Anne and Tom chose the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis for their ceremony, one of the most striking and historic churches in the city. The scale, the detail, the weight of the space, it holds the ceremony in a way that feels both grand and grounded. Afterward, they stepped outside into a receiving line, surrounded by their people. It turned into one of those moments that feels almost cinematic: everyone gathered, hugging, celebrating, not rushing off to the next thing.

Film & Digital Throughout the Day

The evening continued at Forest Park Golf Club, which had been completely transformed for the reception. A candlelit dinner with the most stunning florals featuring shades of burgundy and chartreuse. Dinner faded into a dance floor that stayed full the rest of the night. The kind of celebration where no one is checking the time. Anne and Tom’s wedding wasn’t about overcomplicating the day or filling every second. It was about choosing meaningful spaces, being present with their people, and letting the day move the way it naturally wanted to. And that’s always where the best images come from.

This day was documented on both digital and film, allowing each part of it to be held a little differently. The movement, the in-between, the energy: captured digitally. The quieter moments, the light, the feeling: captured on film. Together, it created a gallery that feels both complete and honest to how the day actually unfolded.

This wedding was beautifully led and photographed by Camille Meers as the main photographer, with Jordan Grover Photo assisting as second photographer.

Want to see more of my St. Louis wedding work? Explore more of my portfolio by checking out another spring wedding at the Seven Gables Inn.