sophia joseph - Artisan Photography

May 25 • St. Louis
sophia
&
joseph
engaged: 1 year
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K
photography by Artisan Photography
at Holmes Lounge at Washington University in St. Louis
THEIR STORY
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A mix of high and low
arrangements of pink roses,
white hydrangeas, spray roses,
orchids, gunnii eucalyptus and
curly willow topped the tables
at the reception. “I chose to mix
styles to create a dramatic look,
complement the high ceilings
of Graham Chapel and draw the
eyes upward,” Sophia says.
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BRIDE Sophia Sparks, 27, a
copywriter GROOM Joseph
Leverich, 28, a consultant HOW
THEY MET They met in Seoul,
South Korea—Sophia was there
teaching English, and Joseph
was working WEDDING STYLE
A sophisticated color palette
of ivory, gold and blush pink
created a soft, romantic look
for Sophia and Joseph’s day.
SOPHIA
&
JOSEPH
SOPHIA & JOSEPH’S
WEDDING INGREDIENTS
CEREMONY SITE Graham Chapel, Washington
University in St. Louis, St. Louis
RECEPTION SITE Holmes Lounge, Washington
University in St. Louis, St. Louis
PHOTOGRAPHY Timothy Pastor/Artisan
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Photography
CONSULTANT Jenny Kehm/Before I Do
FLOWERS Les Bouquets
OFFICIANT Cantor Seth Warner/Congregation
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Shaare Emeth
GOWN Pronovias, Dimitra’s Bridal, Chicago
HAIR Denny Fiske/Lemon Spalon
MAKEUP Makeup Artistry by A & C
VEIL Custom, The Left Bank, Chicago
SHOES Badgley Mischka
WEDDING RINGS Amazon.com
BRIDESMAID DRESSES BCBG Max Azria
FORMALWEAR Vera Wang, New York City
STATIONERY Hubei Province Mengxin
Commercial Co., Ltd.
RENTALS The Aries Company
Productions
; Millennium
; Sitting Pretty/Party Arts
CATERING Bon Appétit/Washington University
in St. Louis
CAKE Sugaree Baking Company
MUSIC Reception: Millennium Productions
ACCOMMODATIONS The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
REGISTRY Amazon.com
HONEYMOON Maldives
“I tried on countless dresses without success,” recalls Sophia. “Eventually I realized what I wanted—
something dramatic, timeless and elegant, but not old-fashioned.” She finally found an ivory tulle ball
gown in the classic, dramatic shape she was looking for, with modern rhinestone and glitter accents.
GUESTS 100
BUDGET $$$ (see key, p. 4)