Anheuser-Busch Biergarten - St Louis, Missouri

Rehearsal Dinner

After Party

The Fabulous Fox Theatre

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

On a hot summer evening in Washington, D.C., two Congressional interns met at&nbsp; a happy hour. One destined for Harvard Law School and the other a year away from finishing his dual-degree at the University of Missouri. 

The one intern&nbsp;headed to Harvard had the world at her feet. The other intern from the Chicago suburbs was trying to network his way to a low-paying but prestigious political job. Little did they know, that was the night they would both end up meeting their soulmate.&nbsp;

Heather, the aspiring law student, had just finished her degree from Saint Louis University. She stood there with a cold shoulder as Dean tried to get the pretty girl's attention. It didn't work, but that's when he asked the question that would change his life.&nbsp;

"Where did you go to school?" Heather replied "Saint Louis University, and you?"&nbsp;Dean said, " The University of Missouri." Heather knew a lot of people who went to Mizzou from growing up in the St. Louis area, and on a long shot asked if Dean knew Alex Smith. The answer -- yes. Dean and Alex had lived on the same floor freshman year and had become good friends. Heather's freshman year&nbsp;roommate, Bridget Stone -- now Bridget Smith ;) -- was dating Alex. The mutual connection gave Dean a chance to smooth talk his way into a date with Heather and the two really hit it off from there.&nbsp;

After six years of dating and living thousands of miles apart for the majority of their relationship, Dean proposed to Heather on July 4th, 2019. Heather said, "Of course," in front of the Edgartown lighthouse on Martha's Vineyard surrounded by family and a group of teenage girls who filled in for the photographer, who was running late.

This fairytale would not have been possible without family, friends, Skype and a little bit of luck. We are so excited to share this special day with all our friends and family, who made this possible.

The Tale of Two Interns

Our Story

Details

Photos

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

Please book under the "Brocksmith-Pearce" room block. You can use the below link or call the hotel directly. Rooms are $139 for double occupancy. Rooms booked under the wedding block for September 5 will automatically transfer over for the same number of nights to our new date, June 12. Please call the hotel directly if you would like to make any changes or to confirm. <a href="https://angadartshotel.reztrip.com/classic/en/special_offer?action=show&amp;controller=landings&amp;locale=en&amp;rate_code%5b%5d=28109&amp;rate_code%5b%5d=28109&amp;starting_page=special_offer&amp;vr=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://angadartshotel.reztrip.com/classic/en/special_offer?action=show&amp;controller=landings&amp;locale=en&amp;rate_code[]=28109&amp;rate_code[]=28109&amp;starting_page=special_offer&amp;vr=3</a>

Angad Arts Hotel

Travel

The Arch is a STL classic! They have a new museum at the base with the history of the area (think Gateway to the West/ Lewis and Clark).&nbsp; You can ride to the top for a view of downtown.&nbsp; Caution if you are claustrophobic though, as the cars to get to the top are tiny.

The Gateway Arch

Union&nbsp;Station has just been redone! It now boasts new restaurants, a ferris wheel, a carousel, and a brand new aquarium.

Union Station

Forest Park is a great place to spend the day.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is home to the zoo, the art museum, the boat house, the science center and planetarium, and&nbsp;the jewel box greenhouse, in addition to ample fields and picnic sites. Heather recommends visiting the Degas dancer statue&nbsp;at the art museum (especially on a hot day!)

Forest Park

For anyone looking for a bite to eat, Pappy's is the best BBQ in STL.&nbsp; Be prepared to wait in a long line, but it is worth the wait! Dean's favorite are the ribs.

Pappy's Smokehouse

If you want to experience the local STL&nbsp;beer scene (and don't want to travel downtown to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery), this is a nearby option&nbsp; in Midtown.

Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery and Biergarten

It doesn't get more STL&nbsp;than Anheuser-Busch and the world famous&nbsp;clydesdales! You can enjoy food and drinks in the biergarten or sign up for a free brewery tour.

Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery

Ted Drewes is the place to satisfy your sweet tooth. Order a concrete with any number of mix-ins and call yourself a STL&nbsp;native. Dean's favorite is anything with peanut butter.

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

Locally owned restaurant chain Syberg's is the place to go to watch sports and eat chicken wings.&nbsp; Heather's favorite is the&nbsp;chicken strip salad.&nbsp;

Heather & Dean

Heather & Dean

Registry