January 10, 2017

Featured Venue | Silver Oaks Chateau

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It’s no secret that Silver Oaks Chateau is the hottest venue in Saint Louis. Ron and Sandi built this amazing St. Louis wedding venue in 2015 because they wanted to do something together as a couple during their retirement. Every inch of this gorgeous french inspired chateau is built with love and beauty in mind, and the atmosphere is so warm and inviting. And that light…it’s a photographer’s dream!

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Not only is Silver Oaks Chateau incredibly beautiful, the service that you get when you’re a couple on day one of your marriage is second to none. You really become part of a family with Silver Oaks Chateau: they truly care about their couples and their families and guests. They become immersed in your dreams, helping you bring your vision to life. Callie West, Events Manager and Day of Coordinator, and the rest of the team go above and beyond to make your day as enjoyable and stress free as possible. They’re personable, easy to work with, and they always have your back! It’s no wonder I love when brides tell me they’ve chosen Silver Oaks for their wedding! 🙂

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One of my favorite things about Silver Oaks is that they have a super involved day of coordinator included in their packages. I think that a day of coordinator is absolutely crucial to reducing stress on my couples, and to have someone who knows the ins and outs of the venue is even better. Most of my couples who get married at Silver Oaks do everything on property – getting ready, ceremony, portraits, and reception, so it’s such a huge perk to have Callie or one of the other coordinators be with you throughout the planning process, as well as on the day of your wedding! They know what works in the space, they can share what they’ve been dreaming about if you want something new and exciting, and they can easily help you put together a fabulous plan B if the weather doesn’t want to cooperate. They’re on your side 100% and want to make your dreams come true!

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It’s fairly easy to see why there’s so much interest in Silver Oaks: it’s beautiful and the service is worth its weight in gold. That also means that it books quickly! But if you know you want to tie the knot at Silver Oaks Chateau more quickly than a Saturday next year or don’t necessarily have the budget for a Saturday wedding, look into their other options! They have some incredible Friday wedding collections, some super fun Sunday brunch options, and some simple elopement packages. Your venue sets the tone for your wedding, so be flexible with your date and ask about different budget options, because I know for a fact that they want to work with you if you can be flexible! We hear all the time from couples that they’re worried their guests won’t come to a Friday or a Sunday wedding, but truthfully, the people who love you will make it work (and it might even save you some money)!

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The space truly is a blank slate. I love that Silver Oaks has a blog and actually keeps it updated showing their recent weddings. There have been outdoor ceremonies on the grass, elaborate draping during an indoor ceremony, a fireplace ceremony out on the patio with hot chocolate and blankets, a satellite bar up in the balcony overlooking the reception giving it a concert feel, lush tall centerpieces or simple organic garden florals, among others. Callie said she’s been dreaming of an outdoor reception on the patio with farm tables a la Chip & Joanna. I’m obsessed with Fixer Upper, so I’m totally game for that reception!

If you end up getting married at the best wedding venue in St. Louis, remember to utilize ALL of the spaces. You can bring in some really fabulous pieces, like Amy & Mike’s donut wall (I love Strange Donuts!) and Codi & Seth’s gorgeous floral wall by PK Paper Art!

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If you know me, you know I have one rule on wedding days: enjoy it. And Callie at Silver Oaks totally agrees with me. She said:

“Be immersed in the day. Ignore the little things that may go wrong–you can’t plan for those things. Don’t worry about how it looks or all the pieces behind the scenes. Your guests aren’t seeing that. Choose to think about the things that are going right and all the people surrounding you as you begin your life together.”

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If you’re dreaming about your wedding at this gorgeous french chateau, don’t hesitate to inquire. And then call me because I LOVE shooting there! Don’t forget to pick up the most recent issue of The Knot: Missouri & Kansas, featuring Mike & Amy’s June 2016 Silver Oaks Chateau wedding!

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