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For the Wedding Celebration of Damien Snyder and Mecole Hayes

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Our Wedding

Our Love Story

Damien Snyder and Mecole "Meme" Hayes first met on U-Street, a hub for culture and nightlife located in the heart of the Washington, D.C. Meme caught Damien's eye while standing alone at the bar after a failed girl's night out. Just as she was preparing to leave and go crawl into bed, Damien made his way next to her and asked, "so you're just going to walk past me without telling me your name?", and the rest was history. 5 years worth of memories later and we’ve traveled to several beautiful countries, built our dream home and introduced 1 furry pup to our family. A few months ago Damien finally popped the question during an anniversary trip to Belize, and Meme said yes! After 5 years together we can't wait for this exciting new chapter to begin, and we're thrilled to celebrate with all of you on Sunday, June 4, 2023!

Photos

Officiant

Rev. Ben Snyder is more than family, he's a mentor and leader who has supported and loved us from the beginning. We're so happy and proud to have Uncle Ben officiate our wedding and stand beside us on the most important day of our lives!

Reverend Benjamin Snyder

Bridesmaids

Jessica Carter

Casey Sanders

Groomsmen

Riccardo Walker

Hayers Capers

Parents of the Couple

Tonya Anderson

Felicia Snyder

Wedding Party

Where Is The Wedding?

The wedding will be held at a beautiful venue located 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis. 340 S Main St, Columbia, IL 62236 - Main Street AbbyOn-site parking available!

What Time Is The Ceremony?

The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00 pm. Doors to the wedding venue will close at 3:50 pm and will not reopen until the Reception begins. Please plan traveling arrangements accordingly! No exceptions will be made!

What Should I Wear?

The dress code is all black formal / black-tie, check out our attire page for inspiration! Please wear what makes you feel fabulous, our only request is that invited guests refrain from wearing white or ivory, as this respective color is reserved for the bride.

What Kind of Music Will Be Played?

There will be a mix of our favorite hip-hop and r&amp;b songs. From 9PM-10PM the music will become a bit more vulgar and provocative because we'll be taking you to O-Block and the 99 &amp; 2000's. The DJ will make an announcement before the change.

What if I  can't make it?

If you're unable to join us for our big day, please inform the Bride, Groom, or Parents of the Bride &amp; Groom via text! We would greatly appreciate knowing ahead of time that you're unable to make the wedding. Invited guests who cancel the day of the wedding will be sent an invoice for the amount the couple paid for their dinner and bar tab! Respectfully!

I  Have A Question, Should I Text The Bride?

Absolutely not! As of Friday, June 2nd, the bride will no longer be available to answer any questions in regard to the wedding. Please respect her peace and privacy as she prepares for the most important day of her life. All of your questions should be answered here, if you need a more specific answer, please contact the Mother of the Bride or Maid of Honor. Their contact information is located on the<a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/damien-snyder-and-mecole-hayes-jun-2023/wedding-party" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> "Wedding Party"</a> page!

What Time Does the Reception End?

The reception will end promptly at 10:00 PM! The last call for open bar will be 9:45PM! Join us on the dance floor for a last dance for all guests at 9:50PM!

I Have Some Gossip to Share, Should I  Tell the Bride On Her Wedding Day?

Respectfully, please don't! On our wedding day, we'd appreciate if our guests refrain from sharing any bad news/updates, gossiping or talking negatively about our guests, the event, or any individual who is not a guest at the wedding. We can gossip later, today we celebrate black love and marriage! Tell it to Jesus!

Do I  Need Cash?

We've covered your drinks, dinner and cocktail hour snacks. Please bring cash to tip the bartenders for the day.

Can I  Bring A Guest?

We would like to keep our wedding as intimate as possible with close family and friends so unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate additional guests.

Are Kids Welcome?

As much as we love your little ones, this will be an adults-only celebration! We hope this advance notice means you’re able to let your hair down and celebrate with us on our special day!

#SlidingWithTheSnyders

Q + A

All guests arriving by air should fly into St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Guests should plan to arrange rental car or ride share transportation to and from the airport.

St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Upon arrival, proceed to the Alamo bus pick up area located outside of baggage claim in either terminal. Board the Alamo buses to proceed to the counter and obtain your rental agreement and vehicle keys. There are self-service kiosks at this location that can make your rental transaction quick and easy!

Alamo Rent A Car

﻿General DirectionsAIRLINE PASSENGERSEAST TERMINAL (SOUTHWEST AIRLINES)Proceed to the baggage claim area on the lower level. Locate the telephone board and call Avis for the courtesy bus. Proceed outside to wait for the courtesy bus. ALL OTHER TERMINALSProceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Courtesy bus service is available between the airport terminal (outside the baggage claim area) and the Avis car rental lot.DISTANCE from terminal to car lot: 1 to 1.5 miles WALK-UP RENTERSFrom Hwy 70 East or West, use Airport Exit #236. Turn left on Natural Bridge Road to the Avis facility.

Avis Car Rental

Upon arrival, proceed to the Enterprise bus pick up area located outside of baggage claim in either terminal. Board the Enterprise bus to proceed to the counter and obtain your rental agreement and vehicle keys. There are self-service kiosks at this location that can make your rental transaction quick and easy!

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

If flying Southwest please proceed out door 14 to the Hertz shuttle area. For all other airlines, please use door 17 and proceed to the Hertz bus stop to be picked up. Approximately 6 miles from the Amtrak station. There is a Metro link near the Amtrak station that provides transportation to the airport for a One-Ride Ticket of $2.25

Hertz Car Rental

Travel

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis 

Live! by Loews - St. Louis, Missouri

Hotel Indigo St. Louis - Downtown 

The Pennywell St.Louis Downtown, a Hilton Hotel

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis At The Arch 

WHERE TO GO

Whatever the reason for your visit—dinner, drinks or a game—it’s sure to be improved by being situated almost 400ft above earth, looking out on a panoramic view of downtown St. Louis, the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium and the mighty Mississippi River. Pick your spot between the giant outside bar, well-stocked indoor bars, open kitchen, dynamic flatscreen TVs and cozy fire pits. All while surrounded by stylish urban design perched atop the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark.

Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark

Taste your way through Bait's delicious and handcrafted brunch experience, carefully curated with your taste buds in mind. Try one of our new brunch cocktails, indulge in our delicious shared plates for the table, and choose your entree from our brand new menu loaded with classic brunch entrees.

Bait

Ballpark Village has something for everyone with over 20 premier dining, entertainment and retail venues steps away from the ballpark. Eat, drink and root for the home team at Cardinals Nation. Enjoy world championship service and catch all the action with friends and family in a space filled with Cardinals history and memorabilia.

Ballpark Village

On April 10, 2006, the Cardinals opened their new 46,000 seat retro-style downtown ballpark with a 6-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cardinals also became the first team in almost 100 years to win a World Series Championship in the inaugural season of a new ballpark. The new Busch Stadium hosted the 80th MLB All-Star Game, in July 2009.

Busch Stadium

Armory STL is home to 250,000 square feet of a variety of immersive, fun, unforgettable entertainment experiences. 6 acres of flexible indoor space to gather, play, eat, drink and discover62-foot stage to host live entertainment6 huge bars providing nearly 500 ft of bar space92 tap handles40+ interactive gamesA two-story slideMassive TV screensVIP event spacesAnd that’s just the beginning

Armory Building

Enjoy thrilling action and bold bets, from classic slot play and state-of-the-art video machines, to all your favorite table games and high-limit action.&nbsp;

Horseshoe St. Louis

Guests can choose from entrées including Cajun shrimp and grits, as well as chicken and waffles comprising three mini Belgian waffles with chicken on a stick, all drizzled with chile-infused Mike’s Hot Honey sauce. Additional highlights include avocado toast topped with strawberries, pomegranate seeds and hemp seeds.

Latté Lounge + HG Eatery

A bright, modern bar and restaurant with the feel of a relaxing, seaside getaway. With a cocktail list that reads like a love letter to rum, and a menu equally catered to fearless foodies and less daring diners – Yellowbelly offers a tropical, (and highly instagram-able) spot to hideout from the hustle and bustle.

Yellowbelly

Where To Stay

Registry

Confused about what exactly a black-tie dress code means? You've come to the right place --&gt; <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-black-tie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ultimate Guide to Black-Tie Wedding Attire for Guests</a>

Damien & Mecole

Damien & Mecole

Registry

Your presence at our wedding is the best present of all! However, if you’d like to give us a gift, we would appreciate contributions toward our honeymoon fund, which will help us go on our dream trip to Greece!