April 23, 2026
Elaine (Lainey) & Drew’s intimate wedding at Whitmoor Country Club in St. Louis was a heartfelt blend of timeless elegance, deep love, and meaningful remembrance. 🤍 Surrounded by their closest family and friends, they celebrated in a venue whose classic beauty set the perfect stage for a day filled with intention and emotion. Elaine thoughtfully wove her late mother’s presence throughout every part of the day—from wearing her mother’s veil, to Drew’s pocket square made from her wedding dress, to the engagement ring diamond that once belonged to her.
Drew surprised Elaine by resetting that diamond with an aquamarine stone, making it her something old, new, borrowed, and blue—revealed for the very first time on their wedding day. Their wedding bands carried generations of love as well, with Drew wearing his grandfather’s ring and Elaine wearing her father’s. Personal touches were everywhere: white balloons at the doors like her parents once had, their parents’ wedding cake knife, handwritten notes waiting for every guest at dinner, and private vows where Drew wanted to see Elaine as if for the very first time—followed by letters they wrote to one another, just for them. And woven gently throughout the day was a familiar symbol of love and remembrance—a ladybug, Elaine’s sign of her mom’s presence, appearing quietly and beautifully, including one resting on her bouquet. A celebration rooted in legacy, love, and the people—past and present—who shaped their story.
Video – Lindsey Tyler Photo & Film
Venue – Whitmoor Country Club
Hair Stylist/Salon – Gabriella Perdomo and Beauty by Aubergine
Makeup Artist – Rose Golf Styles (Rose Turner) and SE Beauty (Sarah Eggelston)
Dress Boutique/Shop – Clarice’s Bridal
DJ/Entertainment/Band/Musician – DJ Franco – Show Me Sound
Invitations/Stationary – Sarabelle (Sara Hunt)
Cake/Dessert Baker – Fig and Lyles
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