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Loren + Pat

Ryan Gladstone — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:51:23 +0000

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I'm excited to share my first wedding of 2012 with you all this afternoon.

Loren and Pat were married on a crisp evening in mid-January a few weeks back.

Following mass at St. Francis Xavier, everyone headed over to Moulin Events to celebrate and dance into the night.

Pat's sister-in-law Eleanor designed the stationary.

I really like the way red pops in winter.

Pat's gift: moonshine in a mason jar. Awesome.

Who doesn't love Hostess Cup Cakes? That's right. No one.

Hat tip to Loren and Pat for braving the cold for a few minutes.

Congratulatations, Loren and Pat!

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Ryan Gladstone — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:47:00 +0000

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Can't wait to share the rest of the selects with you all!

Best of 2011: Weddings

Ryan Gladstone — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:24:53 +0000

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Introducing the Best of 2011 Contest: Vote for your favorite image by liking it. The winning couple will receive a free 16x24" canvas gallery wrap (a $175 value, including shipping!).

http://www.facebook.com/ryangladstonephotography

Erin + Ed | Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Mandi + Mike | Worlds Fair Pavilion, St. Louis

Jessica + Mike | City Museum, St. Louis

Kelsey + Andrew | The Vineyard at Riverbend Chapel, Washington, Missouri

Amy + Steve | WIndows Off Washington, Missouri

Angie + Jim | Old Cathedral, St. Louis

Melissa + Chris | Graham Chapel, St. Louis

Caitlin + Jack | Lemp Mansion, St. Louis

Kara + Eddie | St. Louis Zoo

Shari + John | Ritz-Carlton, Clayton

Alicia + Spencer | Trigg Banquet Center, O'Fallon, Missouri

Ericka + Richard | DoubleTree, Collinsville

Sarah + Jeremy | Windows On Washington, St. Louis

Brandi + Dave | Innsbrook Resort

Caitlin + Dave | 9th Street Abbey

Valerie + Scott | Windows On Washington

Kathleen + Michael | Glen Echo Country Club, St. Louis

Heather + Adam | Wooden Nickel Winery, Litchfield, Illinois

Carolyn + Alex | Whittemore House, St. Louis

Ashley + Phillip | Ballpark at Arlington, Texas

Abby + Matt | Worlds Fair Pavilion, St. Louis

Amy + David | Jewel Box, St. Louis

Tora + Jason | Bollinger Mill, Burfordville, MO

Elizabeth + Aaron | UMSL Chapel, St. Louis

Jennifer + Logan | The Vineyard at Riverbend Chapel, Washington, Missouri

Katie + Steven | Olivia on the Hill, St. Louis

Kara + Rob | Hidden Lake Winery, Aviston, Illinois

Mary + Matt | Cardwell's, Clayton

Vote for your favorite here: http://www.facebook.com/ryangladstonephotography

Erin + Ed | Majestic Colonial Wedding Photos

Ryan Gladstone — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:39:48 +0000

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Well, faithful blog readers. I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is this is Ryan Gladstone Photography's last wedding of 2011 and there won't be any new work on the blog for a few months. The good news is that we're going out in style with Erin and Ed's destination wedding at the Majestic Colonial in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic! These two St. Louis residents tied the knot a few weeks back on a perfect late-November day in front of two dozen of their closest family and friends.

I started my coverage on Friday, documenting the welcome party thrown by the groom's family. Oh, yeah, it was on a boat. Check it out:

Greetings from paradise!

The happy couple

First item on the agenda: a leisurely cruise up the coast.

snorkeling break off the coast

Largest inflatable slide in the Caribbean, says Jules the cruise director.

The crew lead the party in a few dances.

The "natural pool," complete with a floating bar.

The gang does a shot of mamajuana, a popular drink made with red wine, rum and honey soaked in tree bark and herbs.

I'll take your word for it.

The next morning, I checked in with Erin and the Ed ahead of their afternoon ceremony.

Ed puts on his U.S. Marine Corps watch, a gift from Erin.

What is the name of this instrument?? Awesome, regardless.

Erin, Ed and their guests celebrated with a champagne toast shortly after the ceremony.

After wrapping up the beach shoot (and running out of light), it was time for the reception.

Thanks for hiring me to document your wedding, Erin and Ed. And to your friends and family — thanks for being so friendly and inclusive. You all are great!

Mandi + Mike

Ryan Gladstone — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:52:44 +0000

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This blog post has too many photos. I tried to narrow it down. Really, I did. But Mandi and Mike's wedding day could not be contained in a mere 40 or 50 photo collection. There were just too many great moments, details and locations to pare it down any further.

Speaking of great locations: They were wed at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park and celebrated their union at the Palladium in Lafayette Square.

Don't take my word for it. Check out the proof below!

Mandi and her bridesmaids got ready at the Ballpark Hilton. Their wedding was the day after the Cardinals final victory. Because of the fan mayhem that ensued the day before (and well into the night, according to hotel staff), Mandi wasn't able to check in early and had to get ready in a conference room. Which they rolled with like pros. Any room with great light is OK in my book!

After Mandi finished getting ready, I headed upstairs to check in with the guys. Mike gets a hand with his tie from his father.

boys will be boys

Mike gets some encouragement from his groomsmen as he gets off the bus.

Mandi and Mike did a first look at the World's Fair Pavilion, the ceremony site.

Cue the music, it is time for the ceremony!

A flower-loving bee made a brief appearance.

The reception was at the Palladium.

A house for cards.

These two found willing dance partners.

junior high school dance style!

Congratulations, Mandi and Mike!