Chicken N Pickle - St. Charles

Welcome Party

The Lalumondiere Mill & Rivergardens

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Clark and Olivia met during their college freshman orientation in 2018. They were assigned to the same dorm and over their first weeks on campus they developed secret crushes on each other. Their mutual friends formed a habit of playing cards or watching movies in the evenings. After one such game/movie night, Olivia and Clark found themselves talking long after their friends had gone to bed. This conversation revealed how often throughout their lives they'd inadvertently crossed paths despite growing up in different states. Olivia and Clark attended the same summer camp for many years during their childhoods. Clark's brother Cooper came to STL to attend prom with a girl in Olivia's prom group and they wound up seated together for dinner. Clark and Olivia visited Costa Rica in the same month of the same year. Clark spent the Thanksgiving holiday prior to them meeting as college freshman with his extended family who coincidentally were neighbors and friends with Olivia's family.&nbsp;This invisible string inexplicably linking Clark and Olivia all these years makes their love for one another and commitment to a future together so undeniably meant to be.Since finding each other 6 years ago, the two have made happy memories all over the country:Spending a summer lakeside as camp counselors in Harrison, ME.Frequenting Clark's hometown Amarillo, TX where they delighted in quality time with Clark's family, hiking at Palo Duro Canyon and Wildcat Bluff, and fish fries.New York City, NY hosted them for a family fun filled fall break involving all things tourist and a rooftop Andy Grammer concert.Meeting up during their years of long distance at Clark's mom's home where she generously played tour guide and treated them to the best company Austin, TX has to offer.Skiing at Sippapu Resort in Taos, NM and hiking their way through picturesque Park City, UT.Beating Missouri summer heat with excursions to Innsbrook and Table Rock for water sports and cabin stays.Enjoying Christmases together in Sarasota, FL hot tubbing, laughing, and playing pick up basketball with family.Singing in Dallas, TX at a Willie Nelson and Chris Stapleton concert.Road-tripping with family to Destin, FL to indulge in a magical beachfront spring break.Soaking up the sun and local culture for a week in Kona, HI.Catching a Harry Potter film symphony concert live in Louisville, KY.Celebrating 5 years together in Chicago, IL with a weekend of museums and good eats.As marvelous as all of this travel was, Olivia and Clark know that nothing will compare to the kind of adventure together forever offers.

First Comes School, Then Comes Marriage

Our Story

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Olivia Denson

Clark Davidson

Maddie Denson

Cooper Davidson

Parker Davidson

Lexi Matteson

Emma Matteson

Mabel Matteson

Wedding Party

If you have any questions that haven't been answered here please feel free to reach out to the bride at her email: oliviakdenson@gmail.com

FAQs

We highly recommend this location due to proximity to all activities and us!There is a hotel block of 20 rooms available at a discounted rate for the dates listed above. Please make sure to mention the Davidson/Denson wedding when booking your room(s) or use the link provided below.This hotel is 13 minutes from the St. Louis Lambert Intl Airport, 12 minutes from Chick N Pickle (welcome party venue), and 40 minutes from Lalumondiere Mill &amp; Rivergardens (wedding venue). COMPLIMENTARY AIRPORT SHUTTLE AVAILABLE. Please book your room(s) by 4/22/25 to receive this discounted rate.

Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis

This hotel is 13 minutes from the St. Louis Lambert Int'l Airport, 8 minutes from Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel, 10 minutes from Chick N Pickle (welcome party venue), and 34 minutes from Lalumondiere Mill &amp; Rivergardens (wedding venue).No hotel block available here.

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Creve Coeur

Accommodations

Clark and Liv have spent many afternoons at the STL aquarium where they have hours worth of exhibits.It is a great way to experience the history of the city too, as it is located at Union Station.There are numerous restaurants within the vicinity as well, so you can totally make a day of it!

St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station

The SLAM has been a staple date for Clark and Olivia. They take pride in finding all of the free fun in STL and highly recommend taking advantage of the art museum.In the warmer months the two finish their art museum dates by sitting on Art Hill (located directly across the road) to overlook the fountains.

Saint Louis Art Museum

The botanical gardens are an absolute must! Its the perfect way to enjoy the Missouri spring weather and get some steps in without braving the bustle of city streets.Clark and Olivia have an annual tradition of enjoying their Christmas light displays in December.

Missouri Botanical Garden

If you're in the mood for a coffee and kitty cat snuggles then this is for you!All of the cats are up for adoption, so proceeds go to supporting finding their forever homes.Coffee, cats, philanthropy...what's not to like?!During the first year of dating Clark took Olivia here and that has remained a sweet memory for the two animal lovers.

Mauhaus Cat Cafe

This is where Clark proposed to Olivia.Need we say more?

Queeny Park

A sprawling state park where you can mountain bike and hike along the bluffs overlooking the winding Meramec river.Clark and Olivia are still finding new trails 5 years after their first visit to Castlewood.

Castlewood State Park

There is so much to love about walking down main street St. Charles!Patio dining, historical architecture, antiquing, Polish pottery, mom &amp; pop boutiques, etc. Without fail Clark and Olivia always stop during their window shopping at Grandma's Cookies for a sweet treat.

St. Charles Historic Main Street

This is a new favorite for Clark and Olivia!At its core it is a nursery, but also has a coffee bar and restaurant attached.Enjoy the spring blossoms and a snack!

Bowood Farms

Mini golf, eclectic food vendors, movie theater and boutiques. It is a one stop shop folks!

City Foundry STL

Enjoy the best parts of STL: food and sports!Clark and Olivia highly recommend Katies Pizza, Pasta, Osteria located here.

Ballpark Village

Enjoy their butterfly house, historic village, 103 year old carousel, and hiking trails.Clark and Liv love the fairy houses hidden amongst the hiking trails.

Faust Park

Neither Olivia or Clark golf, but hilariously have found themselves at this Top Golf countless times.As people who don't golf they recommend it, so you can only imagine the enjoyment a golfer will experience.

Topgolf

Need last minute items for your wedding wardrobe?Want to get out of the city?Have an hour to kill?Look no further!

West County Mall

This is for the thrill seekers or overpriced hot dog lovers. Clark and Olivia prefer to go during Six Flags' "Fright Nights" to enjoy the Halloween festivities.

Six Flags St. Louis

A 600,000 square foot former shoe company that now houses an all ages architectural playground.

Clark & Olivia

Clark & Olivia

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