DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Chesterfield

Welcome Party

Incarnate Word Parish

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Ryan and I met a few days into our freshman year at Villanova University. We were both wandering around the basement of Tolentine Hall looking for a very well hidden computer lab. After remaining friends for awhile, we started hanging out more in our second semester. At this point, my friends and I thought it was clear that Ryan liked me. With the help of our friend, Jasper, I told Ryan I knew he liked me - to which he was shocked and said he just wanted to be friends. It only took him a day to figure out that he actually might like me and that I returned the sentiment. And the rest is history!

How We Met

Our Story

Details

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

A block of rooms have been reserved for June 8, 2016 - June 14, 2016 at the DoubleTree in Chesterfield. This is the location of the reception and is about 5 miles from the church (Incarnate Word). The special room rate will be available until May 10th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.You can book rooms online using the following link or call the DoubleTree directly and ask for the Cagney Maddalo wedding room block. <a target="_blank" href="http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/S/STLSCDT-CMW-20160608/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1450574657283_71031">http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/S/STLSCDT-CMW-20160608/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG</a>

The hotel offers a free shuttle for guests to anywhere within a 5 mile radius - such as Chesterfield Mall, Chesterfield Commons, or Chesterfield Central Park.

Travel

This is one of the coolest things to do in St. Louis and is a favorite attraction of the bride and groom (and our friend, Chris!). Ryan likes to say that this is "the poorest excuse for a museum and the greatest excuse for a jungle gym". This is truly a unique experience and we highly recommend going if you get the chance (particularly if you like climbing around caves and exploring tree houses)!

The City Museum

The St. Louis zoo is one of the best in the country and free! Megan loves the brand new sea lion and penguin/puffin exhibits.

St. Louis Zoo

The St. Louis Art Museum is located in Forest Park and has free admission. It is situated on top of a big hill (great for sledding in the winter) and has a great view of the Grand Basin and more of Forest Park.

Saint Louis Art Museum

See the largest monument west of the Mississippi. There is a free museum underneath the Arch or you can ride to the top for a spectacular view of St. Louis and the surrounding area for just a few bucks.

The Gateway Arch

If the Cardinals are in town, catch a game to see our 11-time World Champions in action. The new Ballpark Village right outside Busch Stadium has many lively bars and restaurants, too.

Cardinals Game (Busch Stadium & Ballpark Village)

The Missouri Botanical Garden is a center for botanical research as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis, with 79 acres of horticultural display. It includes a Japanese strolling garden, the Climatron geodesic dome conservatory, a children's garden, a fountain area, and Henry Shaw's original 1850 estate home. It's a beautiful site!

Missouri Botanical Garden

Located just down the street from the DoubleTree Hotel, Central Park is a 38-acre park that features the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center and Chesterfield Amphitheater. The playground contains two play components for ages 2-12, swing sets, benches, picnic tables, and funbrellas. There is also a nice walking trail.

Chesterfield Central Park

Located in Faust Park between the church and the hotel, the Butterfly House features several outdoor butterfly gardens, many live invertebrates on display and the butterflies we import to live in our Tropical Conservatory. Faust Park also features plenty of open space, playgrounds, and a carousel.

The Butterfly House at Faust Park

Across the street from the DoubleTree hotel, the Chesterfield Mall offers many shopping and dining options. Megan's favorite places to eat at/around the Mall are the Cheesecake Factory and EdgeWild Restaurant &amp; Winery (http://www.edgewildwinery.com/). Other dining options include: St. Louis Bread Company (aka Panera for the out-of-towners), California Pizza Kitchen, and Cheeburger Cheeburger.

Chesterfield Mall

A short drive from the DoubleTree hotel, Chesterfield Commons (also known as The Valley) is a shopping center with everything you could possibly need in terms of shopping and restaurants. It is the largest open-air retailer in the country. Some of Megan's favorite restaurants here are: Babbo's (casual Italian), Oishi (Hibachi and sushi), Bar Louie, and the Original House of Pancakes. There is also a huge movie theater.

Chesterfield Commons

This is one of two new outlet malls in the Chesterfield Valley. Megan and her parents prefer the larger store selection at this one. Conveniently located just a few miles from the DoubleTree hotel.

Megan & Ryan

Megan & Ryan

Photos