Jennifer Hall

Jul 28, 2023 | newspressnow.com | Jennifer Hall

There’s a saying, “The wedding ceremony is for the couple … the wedding reception is for their guests.”Couples have been stepping up their reception game in recent years to customize incredible spaces for their guests to enjoy and create ambiance. Diedra Lee has become an expert at this. The St. Joseph woman has had a lifelong career in the floral business, falling in love with weddings along the way.

Jul 28, 2023 | newspressnow.com | Jennifer Hall

Finding a suitable venue to host your big day is a lot like finding a suitable spouse. There is a lot of courting and questions along with getting to know the space and its owners. “It’s not as easy as it sounds,” said Linda Greer. “There’s a lot of expectations that need to match up with what the couple has in their minds.”Greer has been accompanying her son’s fiancé to several venues throughout Northwest Missouri – and there are a lot to choose from.

Jul 28, 2023 | newspressnow.com | Jennifer Hall

Brides are going dynamic and bold with flower choices heading into 2024. “We’re starting to see bold colors,” said Stacy Fisher, owner of Garden Gate in St. Joseph. “Don’t get me wrong, we still have our classic white and blush weddings, but people are really grabbing onto Pantone’s Color of the Year, which is Viva Magenta.”Despite the season, floral shops are incorporating lots of jewel tones into wedding bouquets and centerpieces. Colors like fuchsia, deep red and emerald green especially.