St. Louis Zoo - St. Louis, MO - 10.26.24


Jacob and Amanda couldn't have asked for a more perfect day at the St. Louis Zoo for their wedding! The sun was shining, the air was crisp and clear, and the animals were out - the perfect recipe for a fun afternoon before their vows were said at sunset.


We started their day with a private first look under the vibrant yellow leaves of fall, before wandering around the zoo and taking in some of their favorite zoo exhibits. After their little adventure, we met up with the rest of their wedding party to throw pennies in the fountain for good luck! I've never been around a more delightful wedding party, and feel so lucky to have gotten the chance to spend time with them all!


Their quaint courtyard ceremony was breathtaking, and both their officiant's message and their own personal vows nearly brought me to tears! This was truly a dream of a day, and I am so honored to have been the one to capture it all.

 

Close-up of groom's brown leather dress shoes and unique patterned socks on gravel.
Person in formal attire poses playfully among fall foliage with hands covering face.
Bride in a white lace dress giving thumbs up with autumn foliage in background.
First look wedding moment captured in autumn with golden foliage in background.
Intimate black and white portrait of newlyweds embracing during outdoor wedding.
Candid moment of bride and groom sharing emotional reaction during autumn wedding ceremony.
Newlyweds share intimate moment under golden autumn trees during wedding photoshoot.
Tender moment between bride and groom against warm fall colors.
Romantic kiss between newlyweds with vibrant orange fall foliage backdrop.
Couple posing playfully by sign surrounded by autumn ivy.
Abstract circular light display with blue and pink illumination against dark background.
Newlyweds share an intimate moment surrounded by flowers in a greenhouse setting.
Orange impatiens flowers with butterfly collecting nectar in garden setting.
Wedding couple laughs together during outdoor portrait session with pink flowers in background.
Wedding couple shares a sunlit moment in a lush garden setting.
Black bear spotted in natural habitat during wedding photoshoot.
Couple admires rocky landscape during outdoor wedding photoshoot.
Candid wedding moment captured during outdoor ceremony.
Romantic kiss shared near a waterfall during wedding ceremony.
Wedding couple in silhouette against textured glass background.
Couple kisses in elegant wedding attire against modern architectural backdrop.
Couple embraces under sunny autumn trees at outdoor wedding venue.
Bride and groom share romantic moment against curved aquarium wall background.
Groomsmen in black suits posing playfully outdoors on a fall day with autumn foliage in the background.
Playful couple holds pumpkins during autumn wedding photoshoot.
Large wedding party cheers and celebrates on brick pathway surrounded by fall foliage.
Fun Halloween-themed wedding photo with couple posing behind large cauldron prop.
Artistic wedding photo composition showing blurred profile silhouettes.
Wedding party in formal attire poses together against stone architecture during autumn.
Large wedding party poses together in formal black attire against stone backdrop.
Close-up detail shot of a custom wedding guestbook with laser-cut tree design in black and white.
Two men in formal black suits and ties stand in front of stone architecture at outdoor event.
Ceremony processional under string lights with white flower petals lining the aisle.
Wedding processional along petal-lined aisle under romantic string lights at outdoor venue.
Black and white emotional moment during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Indoor wedding ceremony with string lights and petals scattered down the aisle.
Wedding ceremony in front of rustic wooden doors decorated with blue and white flowers.
Wedding ceremony takes place in front of rustic wooden doors decorated with blue flowers and string lights.
Romantic wedding kiss in front of wooden barn doors adorned with blue flowers and twinkling lights.
Intimate wedding ceremony moment in front of rustic wooden doors with floral decorations.
Newlyweds walk down the aisle while guests seated on brown chairs celebrate.