Photograph by Susan Jackson
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Photo: Bellissima Couture “Bendeca” beaded and layered organza gown, $2,228. Simply Elegant Bridal, 1004 Olive, 314-241-8201, simplyelegantbridalstl.com. Round diamond drop earrings, $2,400; three-diamond pendant necklace, $1,100; 14-karat white-gold pavé-and-cluster ring, $3,700. Timekeepers, 17 N. Meramec, 314-721-4548, timekeepersclayton.com. Six-rose gold, white-gold, and yellow-gold bangles, $4,100 each. Elleard Heffern. Cake stand provided by Proposing Dreams Weddings & Events, proposingdreams.com. Pink meringues provided by La Bonne Bouchée, 12344 Olive, 314-576-6606, labonnebouchee.com.
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