Small Weddings

Small Weddings in St Louis Missouri

Smaller Guest list are becoming the hottest trend in weddings, Yes, Small Weddings.   314-472-5017

Ten reasons to have a small wedding:

1. You get to celebrate one of the biggest days of your life surrounded by people who love you. Nearly everyone says this is one of the best things about having a small wedding.

2. Make Your wedding a celebration with close-knit friends and family, rather than a production.  You will feel more relaxed on your wedding day. Because you’ll be surrounded by friends and family, you’ll feel more at home with your guests.

3. You can make your guests feel at home. Because you will be able to spend at least some time with your guests, they will feel more at home at your wedding. Also, when the guest list is small, guests will have a better opportunity to mingle with most of the others. Chances are that many of your guests will know one another.

4. You can splurge. Some couples choose a small guest list not necessarily because their budgets are small, but because they can pull out all the stops and have a truly lavish wedding. You get more ‘wow’ for less wallet with a small wedding. When you’ve got fewer guests, you can splurge on the things that really matter to you. .

5.You can get your guests involved. A small wedding will give you the opportunity to get your loved ones involved in your special day. Also, it’s a lot easier pulling off a DIY wedding with a guest list under 50, than a big scale production.

6. You have more freedom to customize your wedding to your own tastes. A small wedding gives you the opportunity to get your creative juices flowing and make your unique wedding a reflection of the two of you.

7. You get to spend time with your guests. How many weddings have made you feel like a stranger fulfilling a social obligation?  Small weddings aren’t like that. When the guest list is small, the bride and groom can spend time with each of their guests, making them feel welcome.

8. You can save money. You can save thousands of dollars by having an intimate wedding, which means you won’t have to go over your Wedding Budget.

9. You have more options when choosing a venue.  Since you won’t need a large space to accommodate your guests, many small wedding venues will be open to you. A smaller guest list means more creative options.

10. You can have a wedding that people will remember. Because your wedding won’t be typical – the kind your guests have been to over and over again – your wedding is more likely to be remembered.

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Jefferson Barracks Park

Jefferson Barracks Park Weddings

Jefferson Barracks Park was a U.S. Army post from 1826 to 1946. The museum buildings were part of the ordnance section built in the 1850s. Exhibits, educational programs and special events are presented.

Today Jefferson Barracks Park is a beautiful St Louis County Park in which many events, concerts and even weddings ceremonies are held.  Jefferson Barracks Park has been growing in popularity, mainly due to the new improvements and community support.  River City Casino has been a big help in many of the parks ongoing projects.

Laborer’s House Patio in Jefferson Barracks Park

(100 maximum; electric available)

The garden area is behind the Laborer’s House. It is essential that you plan to meet with park staff ahead of time to discuss all details.

Museum Patio in Jefferson Barracks Park

(500 maximum; electric available)

A large hard surfaced patio at the Powder Magazine Museum overlooking the Mississippi River. It is essential that you plan to meet with park staff ahead of time to discuss all details.

For more info on a St Louis Wedding Officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel for your special day …….  Call   314-472-5017  to Book your wedding officiant for a  Wedding Ceremony in Jefferson Barracks Park

Jefferson Barracks Park History

Jefferson Barracks was established as a military post in 1826 when it was determined that Fort Bellefontaine was considered to be unhealthy and unsatisfactory as a military post. The town of Carondelet, anxious to attract business, offered the town common fields to the military. On October 23, 1826, the war department declared the post to be named JeffersonJefferson Barracks park Barracks in honor of President Thomas Jefferson who died six days prior to the founding of the post. The location of Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis and on the Mississippi River proved to be an excellent site for a permanent military post.

Few military installations have been as important to the United States as Jefferson Barracks. Men from the post have served in every major war. The entire history of Jefferson Barracks is displayed at the Powder Magazine Museum.

During the Mexican War, Jefferson Barracks was a major distribution point for men and materials destined for the West. The post also served as a major training, deployment and medical center during the Civil War. During WWI and WWII it was used primarily as an induction and training center for soldiers entering the army in preparation for active duty.

The post was deactivated in 1946, although a military presence has been maintained on a section of the post by the State of Missouri for the Missouri Air National Guard and the Missouri Army National Guard to this day. Beginning in 1950, the Federal Government conveyed a tract of land to St. Louis County to operate as a historical park. That is the primary mission of Jefferson Barracks. In 1971 Jefferson Barracks County Park, the adjacent active military base, and several other adjoining land parcels were placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

All the buildings owned by the County in this district are considered to be historically significant.

The County added 233 acres to the park in 1960, using, in part, funds from a 1954 bond issue for landfill sites. The south central section of the park was leased to a series of private companies to operate as a landfill, and eventually about 72 acres was used for this purpose until 1971. The resulting methane and other gases have remained a continuing problem for the park. The 1986 Bond Issue called for the development of a Veterans Memorial at Jefferson Barracks that was completed in 1990 as designed by Team Four Architects. This is manifested in the Jefferson Barracks Veterans Memorial Amphitheater that hosts historical programs, concerts and many other activities.

A volunteer support group for the park, the Friends of Jefferson Barracks, was organized about 1983, and they operate the gift shop and concessions to raise money for park activities. The Friends also began publication in 1993 of a quarterly newsletter, called the Jefferson Barracks Gazette. They aided in the restoration of the 1878 Ordnance Barn, which had been reduced to its stone basement by the Army in 1946, for use as the Jefferson Barracks Visitor’s Center. From 2000 to 2003 the frame superstructure was reconstructed to serve as an education center and community facility, a longtime goal of the Friends. It was financed by a wide array of county, state and federal sources, including the National Recreation Trail Program and the Economic Development Initiative Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as from the Friends.

In 1995, the 3-mile Dennis Schick Trail was built with grant funds from the National Recreation Trail Program and L&WCF. Jefferson Barracks Park has now become a Land & Water park and is subject to Section 6(f) restrictions.

Jefferson Barracks is the most heavily programmed park in the county system including Living History programs, Civil War and World War II reenactments, concerts, cross country and benefit runs, and many other activities. The park offers reservable shelter and picnic sites, trails, wedding sites, a disc golf course and an archery range as well as multiple athletic fields. The museums operated by St. Louis County include the Laborer’s House and Ordnance Stable, both built in 1851. These are among the oldest extant structures of Jefferson Barracks. The Laborers House currently exhibits how the building may have appeared when an officer and his family lived there in the 1870s. Behind the Laborers House is an attractive garden maintained by volunteers and is used for historic programs and weddings. The Ordnance Room was also built in 1851. It features rotating exhibitions on the history of this site and the United States military. The Powder Magazine Museum was built in 1857 and is the only museum that tells the story of the history of Jefferson Barracks. In addition to the museum buildings operated by the County, visitors will find the Missouri Civil War Museum, as well as, several new museums that are in the works such as the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum, the POW-MIA Museum and the Jefferson Barracks Ordnance Depot Museum.

The Pavilion at Lemay is a 42,000 square foot recreation center located inside Jefferson Barracks Park. It features and indoor track, fitness area, multi-purpose gymnasium, meeting rooms and a child care area. It’s attractive pool includes a lazy river and attracts numerous visitors in the swimming season.

Jefferson Barracks Park is included in the Mississippi River Greenway.

Wedding Elopement Packages

Wedding Elopement Packages

Elope in St Louis

Romantic – Simple & Elegant – Wedding Ceremonies

Wedding Elopement –  Want to keep things small and intimate,  get married in a short time frame, or  don’t want to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a big wedding.         Then Why Not Elope?

A Wedding Elopement Package can be a great way to capture your special day.    Small, intimate nuptials can be just as memorable and just as special.  Sometimes even more so.  We can help make your elopement special with a beautiful ceremony in our chapel or at a location of your choice , professional photography, and those perfect little extra touches.   We keep it easy with expert guidance,  so all you have to do is have a great time.

Want to Elope to a rooftop, Busch Stadium, a garden , hotel or your favorite restaurant?   We can help to make your day meaningful and special, a  day that you will treasure forever.

 

Call and Schedule an Appointment with us today and let us help you to plan your special day.

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Wedding Elopement Packages start at:  $395  Includes: an Officiant, Chapel Rental, Digital images and print rights for the two of you and your 2 witnesses

Deluxe Elopement Packages at $475 and Up……..

Our Deluxe Elopement Packages include:  Officiant and a 8 – 10 Minute Ceremony with up to 10 guest  –
Professional Photographer (digital images and print rights)
Floral Bouquet and Boutonniere for the Couple
(white or red roses)  at a location of your choosing.  Some locations may require permission and / or fees, many are free.   You must have at least 2 witnesses.  Witnesses can be friends, family members, acquaintances or Co-workers anyone 21 or older.

 

For more info on a St Louis Wedding Officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel for your special day …….  Call   314-472-5017  to Book your wedding officiant for a Wedding Ceremony And read our reviews to see why St Louis Wedding Chapel is ranked among the best in St Louis….

Same Sex Weddings

Same Sex Wedding In St Louis

LBGT Weddings in St Louis

Now performing Same Sex Weddings in St Louis Missouri

Looking to have a Same Sex Wedding?   Call…..314-472-5017  St Louis Wedding Chapel to schedule your wedding ceremony.

Same Sex couples looking to get married can now get married in St Louis Missouri.  Can now

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get married at the St Louis Wedding Chapel.  We are performing same sex weddings 7 days a week.  “That’s Right” LBGT Weddings in St Louis

Please call for appointment.  Must have a valid Mo marriage license and 2 witnesses.  Mo marriage license for same sex couples may be obtained at St Louis City Hall or the Recorder of deeds in Clayton for St Louis County.

Same Sex partners and couples who have been together for a long time and are  longing to be married, can now do so in St Louis city and county as of Nov 15th of 2014.

Call today… to elope to St Louis Wedding Chapel or schedule an appoint to come in and see the chapel and plan a wedding.  Whether it is a small wedding in our chapel or somewhere else we can help.

  LBGT – Lesbian, gay, bisexual, Weddings ceremonies are now being performed everyday 7 days a week –

Missouri recognizes same-sex marriage when performed in some jurisdictions.

A state court ruling striking down Missouri’s same-sex marriage ban ordered the City of St. Louis to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.   St. Louis County  also issues marriage licenses – LBGT Weddings for same-sex couples.bisexual, and transgender Weddings are now being performed everyday 7 days a week – Missouri recognizes same-sex marriage when performed in some jurisdictions.  A state court ruling striking down Missouri’s same-sex marriage ban ordered the City of St. Louis to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.   St. Louis County  also issues marriage licenses – LBGT Weddings for same-sex couples.

For more info on a St Louis Wedding Officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel for your special day …….  Call   314-472-5017  to Book your wedding officiant for a Wedding Ceremony And read our reviews to see why St Louis Wedding Chapel is ranked among the best in St Louis….

St Louis Wedding Venues

St Louis Wedding Venues & Sites

St Louis is a very beautiful and wonderful city with a lot of culture and charm.  Searching for a St Louis wedding venue or site to have your ideal wedding ceremony in St Louis?    There are many great choices in St Louis for wedding venues & sites to have and plan your wedding ceremony.  Please check out some of the Links below for more info and ideas when planning your wedding ceremony in St Louis.

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St Louis Wedding Venues & Sites. – Celebrating your wedding can mean anything from an intimate brunch for your closest friends and family members to a formal sit-down dinner for 300 or more. This is a celebration of your marriage and should reflect you and your fiancé’s personalities. The locations you choose for your St. Louis wedding ceremony will play a huge part in the style of your wedding.   Everything from casual affairs to formal wedding ceremonies can be accommodated here in St. Louis.

Choosing a place for your wedding ceremony is a big decision, it will be commemorated forever in photos and fond memories.  There are a wide variety of ceremony sites & venues in the St. Louis area that will help you to create your lifetime of memories perfectly.

Here are just some of the great venues in St Louis:

St. Louis Wedding Chapel – St Louis Wedding Chapel in St Louis Mo is  Perfect for Small Weddings of every type  • Elopement Weddings • Intimate Weddings • Romantic Weddings • Court House Weddings • Quick Weddings    Our Ministers / Officiants perform wedding ceremonies all over St Louis and parts of Il.   Call…  314-472-5017

Jewel Box in Forrest Park – The Jewel Box is one of the most beautiful sites in St. Louis for wedding ceremonies.  It also is one of the most popular.  And  is available for wedding ceremonies in 11⁄2 hour increments                    Need A Minister / OfficiantClick Here

Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park – Piper Palm House is a beautiful conservatory located in one of St Louis City’s most beautiful parks and is the perfect site for a wedding ceremony.

Butterfly House in Creve Coure – Perfect for Garden Weddings – Choose the stone-pillar gazebo positioned intimately atop the serene butterfly house garden, the deck balanced over the sparkling pond with guests standing along the water’s edge, or the tented pavilion nestled against the picturesque lake here at the Butterfly House.

Stupp Center in Tower Grove Park – Perfect for Outdoor weddings with an indoor back up for bad weather.  Also one of St Louis most reasonably priced wedding venues.        Need A Officiant – Click Here

Busch Stadium – Cardinal Fan?  What better place than Busch Stadium to have your wedding ceremony.  Busch Stadium offers plans and rates for small elopement wedding ceremonies,  big and extravagant weddings or somewhere in between.

9th Street Abby – 9th Street Abbey – Located at 1808 S. 9th Street, this enchanting former church, schoolhouse and meeting room was built circa 1850 in historic Soulard. Today, 9th Street Abbey is a destination for wedding celebrations, corporate events and holiday parties.

Graham Chapel – Graham Chapel is a beautiful Non Denominational Chapel located on the Washington University Campus.

Provincial House Chapel – The Provincial House Chapel at the University of Missouri – St. Louis offers an excellent location for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, and/or showers. Our staff looks forward to working with you and answering any questions you may have.

New Town Chapel – New Town  Chapel is available to both St. Louis and St. Charles communities to host wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, christenings and confirmations. The chapel in New Town is also available for interdenominational services on Sunday.

St Charles Conservatory – An elegant and unusual setting for weddings, a tropical garden within the gardenhouse is surrounded outside by lush gardens and courtyards – The gardenhouse is heated and air-conditioned.  Plan a garden wedding anytime of the year!

Old Stone Chapel – The Old Stone Chapel is located on South Main Street in Historic St. Charles, a destination point for St. Louis residents and beyond.  Located along a cobblestone street just west of the Missouri River, with a beautiful outdoor courtyard.

Pere Marquette Lodge –  Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, Illinois, a treasure-trove of nature and picturesque beauty set in the rolling bluffs just outside Grafton, Illinois.  Overlooking the scenic Illinois River.                                           Need A Minister / Officiant – Click Here

Bee Tree Park – Bee Tree Park is a beautiful park in south St Louis County and is perfect for weddings.  Picture having your wedding on an estate with a big house in the background and a beautiful fountain that is overlooking the Mississippi river.

Garden of Life Spiritual Center – Garden of Life Spiritual Center – Located at 9525 Eddie and Park Rd. St. Louis, MO 63126 – Is a small Non – Denominational Church in Crestwood with seating for about 180 people.                                 Need A Minister / Officiant – Click Here

Lodge at Grants Trail – The Lodge’s Great Room and Garden Room can accommodate up to 150 guests.  The patio presents a beautiful setting for an outdoor wedding ceremony. And if the weather doesn’t cooperate, you may bring your ceremony indoors to the Great Room for a seamless alternative.    Need A Minister / Officiant – Click Here

Villa Antonio Winery – A Wedding In Italian Wine Country Is Closer Than You Think… It’s like hosting your wedding at your own private vineyard…  Imagine your picture perfect wedding hosted in a beautiful private vineyard. Villa Antonio Winery is the ideal place for a wedding that you and your guests will never forget.

Chandlier Hill Winery – Chandler Hill offers wedding couples, family and guests a magical experience in exquisite surroundings for your most memorable and important day.  Our outdoor deck overlooking the vineyards and lake is a stunning setting for a sunset ceremony.

Need A Minister / Officiant?    Call St Louis Wedding Chapel, Our ministers / officiants travel to all these locations and more…..  314-472-5017 – Click Here

 

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Same-Sex Marriage

Same-Sex Marriage | Missouri

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE – LBGT Weddings in St Louis Mo

Same-Sex Marriage – Same-Sex Couples looking to get married in St Louis Mo.  Call us today for appointment at 314-472-5017

LBGT – Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Weddings are now being performed everyday 7 days a week – Missouri recognizes same-sex marriage when performed in some jurisdictions.  A state court ruling striking down Missouri’s same-sex marriage ban ordered the City of St. Louis to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.   St. Louis County  also issues marriage licenses – LBGT Weddings for same-sex couples.

Same-Sex Couples can now get legally married in the State of Missouri.  For a Same-Sex Marriage or also known as LBGT Weddings, the couple must obtain a valid Missouri Marriage License  and provide 2 witnesses.  St Louis Wedding Chapel is now performing same-sex marriages when provided with a valid Missouri marriage license by the couple wanting to get married.

St Louis Same-Sex Marriage

Same sex couples  looking to get married legally in the state of Missouri can call this number….   314-472-5017 –  today to schedule their same sex wedding ceremony in St louis Mo.

We perform wedding ceremonies 7 days a week, sometimes same day.

States where gay marriage bans have been overturned, but where appeals are in progress

In 2013 and 2014, following the US Supreme Court’s United States v. Windsor decision, gay marriage bans were overturned by court rulings in several states, but those rulings were put on hold pending appeals to the US Supreme Court. On Oct. 6, 2014, the Supreme Court declined to hear appeals from five of those states, and the decision immediately cleared the way for legal gay marriage in Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.  Six other states, Colorado, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wyoming, were also potentially affected by the Supreme Court ruling because they were in the jurisdictions of the lower courts that had overturned the gay marriage bans.

  • ARKANSAS – On May 9, 2014, Arkansas’ gay marriage ban was ruled unconstitutional by Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza. Arkansas had previously banned gay marriage by both state law and voter-approved constitutional amendment. Some Arkansas counties began issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples on May 10, 2014, while other counties refused to issue licenses. Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel requested that the State Supreme Court put a stay on Judge Piazza’s ruling, but the request was denied on May 14, 2014. The Supreme Court effectively halted gay marriages from taking place, however, by noting that while Judge Piazza’s ruling had struck down both the constitutional amendment and the state law, it had not affected an additional state law prohibiting county clerks from issuing same-sex marriage licenses. 456 licenses had been issued in total. On May 15, 2014, Judge Piazza expanded his ruling to strike down the additional law and any other measures that made gay marriage illegal, but on May 16, 2014 the State Supreme Court suspended that ruling, halting all gay marriages within the state.
  • FLORIDA – On July 17, 2014, Monroe County Circuit Judge Luis M. Garcia struck down Florida’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, stating that “it is our country’s proud history to protect the rights of the individual, the rights of the unpopular and the rights of the powerless, even at the cost of offending the majority.” The ruling applies only to Monroe County (location of the Florida Keys), and although Judge Garcia initially said marriage licenses could be issued beginning on July 22, 2014, an automatic stay was put on the decision when Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi filed notice that the state would appeal. On July 21, 2014, Judge Garcia denied a request by the plaintiffs that he lift the stay and allow the marriages to go ahead. On July 25, Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Judge Sarah Zabel ruled that the state’s gay marriage ban is unconstitutional, stating that “It serves only to hurt, to discriminate, to deprive same-sex couples and their families of equal dignity, to label and treat them as second-class citizens, and to deem them unworthy of participation in one of the fundamental institutions of our society.” Judge Zabel stayed her decision pending appeal. On Aug. 4, 2014, a third judge, Broward County Circuit Judge Dale C. Cohen, ruled Florida’s same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional because it “discriminates based on sexual orientation, which violates the equal protection clause.” Judge Cohen stayed his ruling pending appeal. On Aug. 5, 2014, Palm Beach County Circuit Court Judge Diana Lewis became the fourth Florida judge to strike down the ban, but her ruling only applied to the specific circumstances of the case and did not include an order to begin issuing marriage licenses. On Aug. 21, 2014, US District Judge Robert L. Hinkle ruled that the same-sex marriage ban violates the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, stating: “When observers look back 50 years from now, the arguments supporting Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage [will] seem an obvious pretext for discrimination.” Judge Hinkle stayed his order, pending appeal.
  • KANSAS – On Nov. 4, 2014, US District Court Judge Daniel Crabtree ruled the state’s gay marriage ban unconstitutional. Judge Crabtree ordered state officials to stop enforcing the ban at 5:00 PM on Nov. 11, 2014, granting the state time to appeal.
  • KENTUCKY – On July 1, 2014, US District Judge John G. Heyburn II ruled that Kentucky’s constitutional amendment banning gay marriage violates the equal protection clause in the US Constitution. Judge Heyburn stated that the ban serves “no conceivable legitimate purpose,” but stayed his own decision, pending the state’s appeal. On Nov. 6, 2014, a three-judge panel of the Sixth US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Judge Heyburn’s ruling 2-1, thus upholding the state’s gay marriage ban. An appeal to either the full bench of the court or directly to the US Supreme Court is expected.
  • MICHIGAN – On Mar. 21, 2014, a federal judge ruled Michigan’s gay marriage ban unconstitutional. US District Judge Bernard Friedman wrote that “Today’s decision… affirms the enduring principle that regardless of whoever finds favor in the eyes of the most recent majority, the guarantee of equal protection must prevail.” Around 300 same-sex couples received marriage licenses before the US 6th Court of Appeals issued a stay on the decision on Mar. 22, 2014, making same-sex marriage illegal again in Michigan, pending the appeal process. On Mar. 28, 2014, US Attorney General Eric Holder stated that the marriages performed prior to the stay being issued would be recognized by the federal government: “These families will be eligible for all relevant federal benefits on the same terms as other same-sex marriages.” On Nov. 6, 2014, a three-judge panel of the Sixth US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Judge Friedman’s ruling 2-1, thus upholding the state’s gay marriage ban. An appeal to either the full bench of the court or directly to the US Supreme Court is expected.
  • MISSOURI – On Nov. 5, 2014, St. Louis Circuit Judge Rex Burlison ruled that the state’s gay marriage ban is unconstitutional. The ruling only applies to St. Louis, where same sex couples began applying for marriage licenses shortly after the decision. On Nov. 7, 2014, US District Judge Ortrie D. Smith also ruled that the state’s ban is unconstitutional, but stayed his own ruling.  Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced that he will appeal the ruling to the Eighth US Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • TEXAS – On Feb. 26, 2014, a federal judge ruled Texas’ gay marriage ban unconstitutional. Judge Orlando Garcia wrote “Without a rational relation to a legitimate governmental purpose, state-imposed inequality can find no refuges in our U.S. Constitution.” He then stayed his own decision pending appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, leaving same-sex marriage illegal in Texas.

We service same sex weddings throughout the local area right here at St Louis Wedding Chapel www.stlouisweddingchapel.com.

 

 

 

 

 

St Louis Weddings

St Louis Weddings

St Louis Weddings are the Best.  When it comes to having a wedding ceremony, St Louis has a lot to offer.   Our Beautiful Parks, Wedding Venues, Skyline and Climate.  When planning a St Louis Wedding ceremony there are many things to consider.   Do I want to have a small St Louis Wedding?

St Louis WeddingSmall St. Louis Weddings – Do you want to Elope?  But don’t know where.  Maybe a Park, Hotel or Restaurant where you had your First Date.  Maybe you are just  wanting something short, sweet and personal, with just the two of you, and maybe one or two close personal friends….  or maybe just go to the courthouse?    Or…  Better yet….  St louis Wedding Chapel  314-472-5017

Big St Louis Weddings – Do you want to have a large  Family and  lot of Friends and want a large St Louis wedding ?   Should you choose to have wedding ceremony outdoors, in a garden,  a park or on a rooftop or in a stadium?   But what if it rains or the weather don’t go your way?  Or maybe you should have a  traditional wedding ceremony in a church or chapel.  The truth is St. Louis has many beautiful places and venues to choose from to make your St Louis wedding ceremony truly the wedding of your dreams.

There are many ways to plan a St Louis Wedding ceremony.   Some Couples choose to hire a wedding coordinator, have a parent, family member or friend help in the planning process.  Many read Books and bridal magazines and search the internet and even seek guidance from their minister.   We believe planning a wedding should be easy, stress-free, and fun!  Couples picture their wedding day in many different ways, Many girls have been dreaming of their wedding day from when they were just a little girl.  There are many imaginative ways to have a St Louis wedding including having a Fairytale Wedding or a Themed Wedding.   Maybe you like to have your St Louis wedding at Busch Stadium, City Museum, Union Station,  on a River Boat, a Rooftop, Top of the Arch, a Plantation House, Lemp Mansion,Ballpark wedding in a Barn, a Winery, and the list goes on…..

  • Black Tie Affair
  • Simple and Casual
  • Star Wars meets Cinderella
  • Deer Hunter meets Pintrest

Hi, I am Rev Sark Elking of St Louis Wedding Chapel and I specialize in making dreams come true.   And when it comes to St Louis Weddings and everything St Louis Has to Offer….   Give me a call.    I am not wedding planner but having been assisting couples for a long time…      Most of the time, I can help…    Experience really does count for something.   Call us Today….  314-472-5017

 

 

12-13-14 Weddings

12-13-14   Weddings in St Louis

12-13-14 Weddings – Hurry these time slots will fill up fast – St Louis Wedding Chapel.   You will have to wait a 100 years to see a date like this come around again.

Call today to book your wedding  on 12-13-14.     314-472-5017

12-13-14 Weddings.   Looking for a fun and great day to get married on.   For those who like to think outside the box,  Why not December, 13th 2014 .   Talk about easy to remember.  We already know most of us are a fool for love  and looking for a fun and exciting ways to remember it .   Or maybe you are just into numerology and all of the planets are perfectly aligned for you on this particular day.   Or it is just fun…..   No matter the reason you wish to choose this day.  This day is sure to be a hit for your wedding day.

What about invitations?    Surprise!   We are getting married on 12/13/14.   Don’t waste any time whether you want your wedding ceremony to be just the 2 of you and 2 witnesses or to have some close family and friends as guest as well….. Call Today 314=472-5017

St Louis Wedding Chapel is performing Small elopement weddings all day long on 12/13/14  for more information on getting married on this date… or any other day Call…..   St Louis Wedding Chapel at 314-472-5017

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Rev Sark Elking – Official Chaplain

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of St. Louis Wedding Chapel  314-472-5017

Hi I am Rev Sark Elking the Chaplain here at St Louis’ Very own St Louis Wedding Chapel.  I am a licensed & ordained non denominational minister and serve as the Chaplain of this Wedding Chapel.  As the Chaplain 
I am the official overseer of this very beautifully decorated, small and charming wedding chapel, that is located in the south county area of St Louis, MO.  at 9620 S. Broadway between River City Casino & Jefferson Barracks Park.

St Louis Wedding Chapel is a true Non Denominational Chapel.  Which means it is open to all faiths and backgrounds, and so are our Wedding Officiants / Minister / Chaplain.

At The St Louis Wedding Chapel we SPECIALIZE in weddings for those desire Quick & Simple weddings which can be performed 7 days a week, or those looking for something more traditional, but want a very unique and memorable ceremony.  Capture your wedding day the way you wish.  Let us show you how simple can still be very beautiful and inexpensive.st louis wedding chapel

Your wedding SHOULD be as unique, joyous and inspiring as you. It is your wedding and we will help you make it a memorable occasion for all.

Call Us Today at…… 314-472-5017

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And as always in our chapel or in yours, I perform wedding ceremonies all over the greater St Louis Area and parts of Il.  at any venue of your choosing….. Rev. Sark Elking

Wedding Chaplain of St Louis Wedding Chapel

For more info on a St Louis wedding officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel…….  Call 314-472-5017

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Rev Elking was just great.   Besides my dress,  He was the other hot topic.

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We absolutely love Rev Sark! We knew from our first sit down he was our wedding officiant. He surpassed our expectations. He was professional, funny, kind hearted, etc. He was very interactive-he listened to our wants, had awesome suggestions, & ideas. I cannot tell you how many compliments we received about our ceremony. Choosing Rev Elking will be the easiest, & best decision regarding the whole wedding process. Believe that!

– Lori

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Sark performed a civil ceremony for me and my husband on 4/9/2016 at Piper Palm House. The ceremony was so beautiful. After the ceremony, several of our guests commented on how beautiful Sark made our ceremony. Many of our unmarried guests said they would like him to officiate their wedding and a few of our married guests said they wished Sark would have officiated their wedding. Our family and guests are still talking about what a great job Sark did. I would definitely recommend Sark to anyone who is looking for an amazing wedding officiant. Anytime I had a question, he was extremely easy to get a hold of. He really cares about how the couple wants their ceremony to go. He is very professional and punctual. Me and my husband were not very familiar with the process of wedding ceremonies, but Sark guided us through everything and explained all the different options to us and just made everything so easy for us. Sark is so friendly and passionate about his work. There is no doubt in my mind that we had the best wedding officiant. Everything about Sark is amazing.

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Reverend Elking was phenomenal. We hired him after firing our original officiant and it was the best decision we made! He and his wife are amazing! They truly work with you to create the perfect ceremony. We got so many compliments!!

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Rev. Sark made our wedding a happy, unique and very memorable experience. Many of our guests told us later that our wedding was one of the best, if not THE best, wedding they had ever been to, and that the Officiant had a lot to do with that. Rev. Sark had many useful suggestions for our ceremony and helped construct a memorable event. He is always smiling and a genuinely warm person who exudes a happy vibe that others like to be around. He is eloquent in speech and not pompous or pretentious. While masterfully guiding and leading our ceremony, Rev. Sark ensured that it was we who were getting married who were the highlight of the ceremony. I highly recommend him to anyone who wishes to have a happy and beautiful wedding.

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Where do I begin?! Having Sark perform at our wedding was one of the best decisions my husband and I made, hands down. He spoke from the heart and really helped in making our vows unique and heartfelt. He’s outgoing and always has a smile on his face. He knows that this day doesn’t happen everyday and he truly helped in making it wonderful. Our ceremony could not have gone any smoother and he was extraordinarily easy to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone that needs an excellent officiant for their special day.

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Just wanted to take a minute and thank you for being a part of our special day.  All night and the days following we kept hearing:  “Your

ceremony was so personal, so you, I laughed and I cried”

“Your minister was the best I have ever seen.”

You gave us the ceremony of our dreams.    Thank you so very

–    Kristie

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Rev. Sark was perfect! We couldn’t have been happier with our ceremony and everything leading up to it. He was actually the first and only officiant we interviewed – we loved him right away! He was always available for a phone call or to meet in person to discuss anything we wanted for our ceremony. He knew exactly what we wanted and even gave us some great ideas that we had not thought of but worked perfectly! His personality is so warm and friendly, and just makes you want to smile and give him a hug! I loved that he made the ceremony touching and meaningful, but still added a bit of humor to lighten the tears! Both of our families told us that he was just wonderful. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

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Reverend Sark did an outstanding job during our wedding! He was willing to sit down with my husband and I and explain the whole ceremony outline. He added in fresh and modern ideas that really fit our relationship. Joe and I come from Catholic backgrounds and he was able to keep it traditional and modern to fit our needs. Reverend Sark was extremely personable, professional and organized. He showed up on time and organized to the rehearsal and ceremony. I felt like he understood Joe and I on a personal level as well as our relationship. We was able to understand the both of us with only two meetings. If you wanted to meet more, I am sure he would be willing to do so. Joe and I had full confidence with Reverend Sark the entire time. He is extremely easy to talk to and get along with. We got so many compliments after our wedding about how wonderful Reverend Sark was and where did we find such an amazing officiant? I would highly recommend him for your wedding. You will not be disappointed!

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I knew Rev Sark was the perfect officiant for us the first time I spoke with him on the phone. He was so helpful, knowledgable, and caring. He officiated our wedding at the Jewel Box in Forest Park. Our wedding guests really enjoyed our ceremony because of Rev Sark. He offered many great suggestions when planning the ceremony, one of which was the unity sand ceremony. All 30 of our guests participated and it was amazing!

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Rev Elking was amazing and made our wedding ceremony perfect! He was so helpful with coordinating the details of our ceremony and was a huge help with writing my vows. His warm and jovial personality made us feel like he was an old friend rather than an acquaintance.

Most importantly, we could tell that Rev Elking spoke from his heart as he performed our ceremony. His emotion was genuine, his words were beautiful, and that is one of the special memories I will cherish from my wedding. And of course, all of our guests commented on how they loved our ceremony. ? Thank you Rev Elking!

 

– Deborah

 

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Rev. Sark Elking was a great choice to be our wedding officiant. He was always able to be reached and was very professional. He was willing to make the ceremony however we wanted but also had great ideas for when we had no idea what to do. He led a beautiful ceremony for any denomination and we were lucky to find him.

–    Lena

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We highly recommend Sark Elking as an excellent wedding officiant. We are a “mature” couple that wanted a nice but low-key wedding ceremony, and Sark understood this perfectly. He was flexible in meeting with us on our schedule, and offered great ideas for the ceremony. We were married at Mineos Restaurant at Westport and he showed up early and walked us through all the details. Best of all, his ceremony was perfect, with a mixture of humor and sincerity. We had a wonderful wedding, thanks in no small part to Sark Elking!

 

–    Kathy & Art

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We hired Sark Elking as our wedding officiant for our wedding ceremony at the Jewel Box in St. Louis. Sark was a great help in guiding me on how to write our ceremony. He made great

suggestions and offered experienced advice. We also hired his wife, Teri, to coordinate the ceremony. She was amazing! They guided us through the decisions we had to make and were very professional. They took time out of their busy schedules to attend our rehearsal dinner and make sure everything was just right. These two know how to run a show and you can tell they love what they do!! I highly recommend them!

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I could not have asked for someone better to marry Andrew and I! Sark is an amazing guy, and he can make your vows so beautiful! So happy we chose Sark Elking to marry us, and we will recommend him to everyone we know getting married!! THANKS SARK!!!

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I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for all of your assistance with the wedding of my good friends Mark & Sue last Saturday.

Despite the heat and a last-minute change of venue, the ceremony was absolutely lovely.  Your words were perfect and very moving.  You truly have a gift of being able to put the right words together for people you hardly know!  I was very impressed with that ability.

Out of all the hundreds of Google results that came up for my search, I think there must have been a bit of “divine intervention” that led me to your site.

Thanks again for making the day perfect.     –    Shirley

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I don’t know why this is coming up 4.9 for the overall rating, as it should be a PERFECT 5. We would rate Reverend Sark even higher, if we could. My husband and I both love him! He was extremely flexible and accommodating. When we needed it, he provided spot-on advice. He is a great speaker, and more importantly, his message was loving and inspirational. We had a small, private ceremony and afterwards my husband commented that it was almost a shame that there weren’t more there to share such a beautiful ceremony. He would easily be an appropriate wedding officiant for two or two thousand guests. If he gave a weekly service, you would find us in his church every Sunday. We recommend him without hesitation.

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Hi Sark! Words cannot express how thankful we are to have picked you as our wedding officiant!  We received so many compliments on our ceremony because of you!!    Everyone was very impressed, including Alex and I on how calm and relaxed you made everyone!   And for that, I can’t thank you enough!!

 

Thanks again,  Jamie and Alex

 

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Sark  Thank You So Much for the most amazing wedding ceremony, It was the most wonderful day of our lives. And we couldn’t be more pleased!  We received so many compliments on our ceremony and the beautiful words you spoke!  Everything was just so intimate and absolutely perfect!  We can’t thank you enough

Thank you Vincent & Catie

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Sark, We can’t thank you enough for making our wedding so wonderful!  We appreciate you going out of your way to make us feel comfortable with the ceremony.  The ceremony was wonderful and both of our families thought you did a beautiful job.  Thank you for standing in the rain, dealing with our nerves & tears and for being just amazing!                            Best Wishes, Rick & Chelsea

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Rev Sark Elking   We had such a wonderful time and it was a beautiful ceremony,  We had talked with several ministers and knew that you were the right one, from the moment when we first met.  Thanks you for helping to make our ceremony special!

– Sincerely,  Melisa & Ryan

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I did not see a spot to add to the testimonials so please add this!

We met Reverend Elking less than a half-hour before our ceremony but had huge impact on our day! The ceremony was meaningful and heartfelt. It truly was the perfect start to what was to be a very special day !

We are thankful to have chosen your chaple for our wedding and thank you for making our day and an impact on the start of our life together!                       David and Mary Jo Bammel

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Words cannot express my experience with St Louis Wedding Chapel. I was a little nervous choosing someplace out of state, I am from Arkansas, to get married. Sark at St Louis Wedding Chapel was amazing. My calls were always returned in a timely manner. I was able to get the day I wanted. The words he chose for our ceremony were PERFECT!! It was like they were written especially for me and my husband. Very professional. I would recommend this chapel to anyone! I am so confident about this chapel that I will offer my email address to anyone that has any questions.. Please feel free to contact me.. my email address is:::: lncl1967@yahoo.com.

–  Jeri

 

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Sark Elking was AMAZING! Went over everything carefully with us and made sure we had a good time! Would highly recommend!

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Sark & Teri   Steven & I cannot say thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding day wonderful!

 

Teri- We would not of made it through the rehearsal dinner or ceremony without your guidance & organization.  You did an amazing job of getting everyone on the same page and making sure everything went smoothly.  You relieved us of all the stress and worry we had built up and around our ceremony..  And we cannot thank you enough for that!

Sark- I truly appreciate you talking the time to sit down with me on multiple occassions to guide me in writing our ceremony and vows and answering all of my questions.  You did a wonderful job performing our ceremony and made our day amazing!  You both really made our day so great & memorable.  Your services truly allowed us to enjoy our wedding.  We are glad to have met you both.  Take care and Thank You Again!

-Steven & Tara

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My experience with St. Louis Wedding Chapel was fabulous and exceeds my expectation. Rev. Sark Elking is professional and attentive. I would highly recommend his service to my friends. Thanks.

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My husband and I highly recommend The Wedding Chapel!     Sark Elking is a wonderful person and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding day! Sark (officiant) and his wife Teri (our wedding planner) gave us exceptional and outstanding service from the time we started planning, to the day of our wedding. They are very professional and have so many great ideas, and so much experience which made us feel they were perfect for what we wanted! Anyone who chooses The Wedding Chapel will be very pleased with what they can offer for you! They are so wonderful and made our dreams come true!

– MaRissa –

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Dear Reverend Elking   Thank you so much for being our wedding officiant and traveling to our house in the middle of nowhere.  The ceremony was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect!  And all my guest thought you were great.   I admit i was a little nervous because we where not able to have a rehearsal, but you where a huge help in making it all come together, and we can’t thank you enough!     Thank you so much for being part of our special day.

Sincerely Danielle & Greg

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Hi Sark,    I just wanted to give you a big thank you for our wedding ceremony on December 29th. It was absolutely beautiful and could not have been more perfect for us!  So thank you again!         –

– Thanks Fran –

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Rev. Elking,…       We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for officiating our wedding last week. You did a wonderful job – the words you said during the ceremony were just perfect, and we really appreciate the time, energy, and care that you put in to our special day. We’re so glad we found you.                        We wish you all the best, and continued success!         –

Greg & Colleen-

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Rev. Elking & Ms Teri…      We wanted to thank St Louis Wedding Chapel and you two for making our day a very special one.  Your Chapel was beautiful and the service was great.  It was very memorable.  We were very pleased.  Thank you very much                      –

Duane and Laurie-

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Thank you Sark,   It was absolutely perfect!! Kayla and Eriek were so happy with you.   I would definitely recommend this chapel and your services, again your chapel and your services were perfect, thank you!!!   this is the best wedding chapel in st louis!!!!

-Dorie Hootselle-

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“I thought the wedding officiant with St Louis Wedding Chapel did and awesome job, very personable, and everyone there thought so too. “                                                    – jojo –

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A big “Thank You” to Rev. Elking for helping to make our wedding a fun, memorable one!!               –

– Holly Sykes Elliott –

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So glad my first call for an officiate turned out to be the best option. Can’t thank you enough for such a great time and memories!

–    Leigh

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Our ceremony was beautiful and I have to give all the credit to Sark Elking. He did an amazing job and truly made my wedding day, a day I will never forget! He is a great guy! He listens to whatever you want and will make sure every little detail happens so that the wedding day you have always dreamed of will become a reality. I highly recommend Sark Elking with St. Louis Wedding Chapel!!

  •    Kristen

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