Wedding Day

Immaculate Conception Dardenne Prairie- Chapel

Ceremony

The Franklin of Soulard

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started that one morning in class, when Michael, feeling a little bit of excitement and nerves after a fun night out, decided to sit next to Meredith. She was the pretty girl he’d noticed before but never had the courage to speak to. But that day, he did. Asking for her Snapchat seemed harmless enough—something about studying nursing material made it feel like a perfectly good excuse. To his surprise, Meredith gave it to him, smiling at his sweetness, but little did they both know, it would take a whole year for them to become close friends. Fast forward to sophomore year, when they finally started studying together for all their nursing classes. Their love story was built on more than just nursing exams and late-night study sessions—it was crafted through date parties, shared moments in clinical shifts, and their growing obsession with discovering new food spots. They graduated in 2022 together by each others side and decided to start their nursing careers in Kansas City. Then came December 28, 2023. What seemed like another ordinary evening of seeing Christmas lights with Michael’s family turned into a night Meredith would never forget. Michael had orchestrated a beautiful surprise, involving both their families, a stunning setup with lights, roses, and a photographer to capture the moment. With all the people who mattered to them surrounding them, Michael got down on one knee and asked Meredith to be his forever. It was a perfect moment, the start of a new chapter in their lives as fiancés. But the year that followed wasn’t just about wedding planning. It was about life, love, and unwavering support. Meredith had to undergo open heart surgery, and through it all, Michael never left her side. Together, they moved home to St. Louis and bought a house in St. Peters. They each got a new job, Michael in the ER and Meredith in the NICU and are now settling into their new life. They’ve experienced it all together and look forward to the incredible journey that lies ahead.

Meredith & Michael’s Story

Our Story

Photos

Elena Drummond

Anthony Altobella

Macie Drummond

Clay Kopp

Victoria DiPiazza

Joel Stevens

Ashley Pike

Ryan Puricelli

Sydney Reeves

Cam Skaggs

Mary Chonis

Pietro Nicastro

Avery Ost

Charlie Hoette

Alex Tomasella

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hi! Here are some hotels that are near our venue. We do not have a block of rooms at a certain hotel so that you can find the best place & price for you!

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station 

Embassy Suites St. Louis Hilton

Hotel St. Louis Autograph Collection

Travel

Molly’s is an iconic spot in Soulard! They have a very large space including indoor and outdoor seating. Grab a quick drink or some good food. You are just a one minute walk from the venue!  

Molly's Bar and Grill

A nice bar and grill that has a large variety of food from burgers, pizza, wings, and pastas. 

Social Bar & Grill Soulars

Things to Do

Registry