The Coronado St Louis Wedding | Lauren & Grant

Lauren and Grant’s Coronado St Louis wedding was the perfect mix of timeless elegance and modern energy. Their day began at The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza, where they got ready and shared their first look before heading to The Coronado for the ceremony and reception. Both venues offered stunning backdrops, giving their celebration a balance of classic city charm and editorial sophistication.

After a few heartfelt moments at The Chase, we captured portraits of the wedding party. Every smile, every candid glance, reflected just how much excitement surrounded the day. From there, it was a smooth transition to The Coronado, where the ballroom had been elegantly decorated to create a timeless backdrop for the vows and reception. If you’re planning a Coronado St Louis wedding, the space itself is unforgettable, with soaring ceilings, historic architecture, and the kind of ballroom that feels cinematic when filled with friends and family.

Even though their two beloved dogs couldn’t attend in person, they were still very much part of the day. Lauren and Grant designed custom signature cocktails named after them, and personalized napkins featured their faces. Guests loved this thoughtful touch; it was one of those details that made the wedding feel distinctly theirs.

During cocktail hour, Lauren’s dad played the piano, filling the space with warmth and charm. Guests gathered with drinks and laughter, setting the perfect tone for the evening ahead. Soon after, the couple shared their first dance, a moment made seamless by lessons they had taken in the months leading up to the wedding. Their coordination and natural joy drew everyone in. The wedding party kept the momentum going with a choreographed dance to Backstreet’s Back by the Backstreet Boys, turning the reception into a true party.

The reception details were equally unforgettable. Their wedding cake featured figurines of the dogs, playfully posed as though they were sneaking bites of cake themselves. Tablescapes glowed under candlelight, drinks carried the theme of their story, and laughter rolled across the room as speeches filled the night with humor and heartfelt words.

Since their wedding fell over the Fourth of July weekend, we took full advantage of the festive atmosphere. Their wedding party spilled outside as we created sparkler photos that captured both celebration and romance. Each frame glowed with light and movement, the kind of imagery that perfectly reflects what it feels like to be swept up in a Coronado St Louis wedding at the height of summer.