March 2025 - Styled Shoot at Haue Valley
A BIG thank you to the amazing wedding pros who brought this vision to life!
Planner/Coordinator: @enchanting_weddings_and_events
Decor/Design: @yourlovestorystl
Photo: @michellejahnsphotography
Video: @erhart.productions
Hair: @baileyb.designs
Makeup: @thelaurencolbert @beauty_withapril
Cake: @cravethecup
Dessert: @sling_n_scoops
Linens: @zhuzh.rentals
Pet Care: @fairytailpetcare_stl
Models: viv.nic @ericpuhlmann
Gown: @miagracebridal
Stationary: @perfettapaperstudio
Florist: @bloominginthelou
Cigar Experience: @aecigars
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Searching for Missouri Wedding Venues to Fall in Love With?
Are you hoping to find an exceptional Missouri Wedding Venue with both indoor and outdoor spaces to say I Do and dance the night away? You’ve just found the one you thought didn’t exist
Welcome to Haue Valley - a Charming Missouri Wedding Venue just west of St. Louis with easy access to St. Charles, St. Peters, St. Louis, Arnold and more that is both awe-inspiring and affordable.
Get Ready in Style
At one of our two lovely dressing suites.
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“We are set on getting married at Haue Valley. Can I propose at the tour?”
Kyle & elizabeth’s proposal story
Special thanks to Jess & Jenn Photography and Applause Weddings for capturing this special moment.
The Backstory
In July 2019, we received a VERY special tour request. We often have couples touring Haue Valley before they are officially engaged, but this was a first…
Kyle booked a tour, and in the notes he asked if he could actually propose at the tour. Our first thought? Absolutely!
We quickly asked Kyle if he had lined up a photographer and videographer team to capture the special moment.
He hadn’t yet, and we quickly asked if we could help him out.
Thankfully Jess & Jenn Photography and Applause Weddings LOVED the idea and jumped at the chance to capture this special moment.
With the help of Elizabeth’s parents, Kyle pulled off an epic proposal.
Watch What Happened…
Elizabeth & Kyle are getting married at Haue Valley in September 2021.
Stay tuned!
New Chandeliers at Haue Valley
… They look SO GOOD in the venue!
These replaced the hanging lanterns in the main taller height area of the venue.
… We’re also replacing and upgrading the string lights with uplighting in the main space.
Uplighting looks awesome in photos and adds a fun and romantic glow to the space!
Also New Lately At Haue Valley
PS - These are camera phone snapshots - Your photographer will get great photos!
… And a few more fun pieces coming soon!
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A Suprise Fairytale Proposal
In June 2017 twelve top St. Louis area wedding vendors collaborated on a romantic photo shoot – with a twist.
This photo shoot ended in a real surprise proposal.
An Unforgettable Engagement
Love stories are our favorites. Having the opportunity to play a small part in a real love story? Now, that's pretty special.
Katelyn and Colton's story began in college and was made official with their unforgettable engagement in June 2017.
Continue on for the behind-the-scenes story of this memorable and magical engagement created by a select group of St. Louis area wedding vendors.
The Magic-making Vendor Team
- Venue: Haue Valley
- Videography: Applause Weddings
- Photography: Chosen Photography
- Florals, Decor & Design: An Affair to Remember
- Cake & Dessert Bar: Cake House Design
- Boutique Event Rentals: Renown Rentals
- Stationery & Calligraphy: Yuth Design Co
- Dress: Camille La Vie
- Suit: The Black Tux
- Hair: Sarah Hawthorne Hairstyles
- Makeup: Makeup by Helena
- Catering: Graze Catering
The Backstory
The models and now happily engaged couple, Katelyn Evans and Colton Drollinger, agreed to participate as models in a styled shoot after touring Haue Valley in April 2017 and securing their July 2018 wedding date at the venue just west of St. Louis.
“We had been collaborating with Applause Weddings on a concept of a styled shoot turned actual proposal,” said Kristin Binford, Managing Partner and Co-owner at Haue Valley. “When we met Katelyn and Colton and learned they were ready to reserve a wedding date, but weren’t yet engaged, we knew we had the perfect couple for the shoot.”
Binford learned that the photographers for the styled shoot, Sydney Pillitteri and Tony Kell of Chosen Photography, knew the couple through a friend, and that friend, Lyndsay O’Neil, was a cake designer and owner at Cake House Design. O'Neil also just happened to be the best friend of the bride-to-be. Quickly the pieces for the shoot fell into place.
The jewel-toned styled shoot was adorned with more than 1,800 roses, peonies, dahlias, and eucalyptus stems. The over-the-top florals and décor were meticulously styled by An Affair to Remember, a St. Louis based florist and rental company. As planned, the engagement came as a complete surprise.
The proposal
Colton knew Katelyn was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with from their very first date. So when approached with the opportunity to surprise Katelyn with an over-the-top proposal carefully coordinated by some of the top wedding vendors in St. Louis, he jumped at the chance.
"I wasn't familiar with the idea of a stylized shoot, but once I learned more about it I knew this was an incredibly special opportunity for the perfect proposal," said Colton Drollinger.
Katelyn knew she was participating in a styled shoot as a model, so getting dressed up in a beautiful gown by Camille La Vie, and having her hair and makeup done by Sarah Hawthorne Hairstyles and Makeup by Helena, was already on the agenda.
Colton was dressed in a gorgeous blue tux by The Black Tux and delivered the proposal flawlessly.
"I was completely surprised and thrilled by Colton's proposal! Initially I just thought we were posing for the styled shoot, but when Colton got down on one knee, I knew this was real," said Katelyn Evans. "I was amazed at the effort that went into making our engagement so special."
The proposal took place on the Haue Valley farm just west of St. Louis, in front of a beautifully adorned floral halo brought to life by An Affair to Remember.
The beautiful images showcased here were taken by Chosen Photography and the dramatic sneak peek video was captured by Applause Weddings.
THE AFTER PARTY
Following the engagement, Katelyn and Colton returned to the venue and were surprised by their closest friends and family.
"After Colton proposed I asked if our family knew," said Katelyn. "Colton shared they knew the proposal was on the way. I was thinking about all of the phone calls we would have to make! I was incredibly surprised to come back to the venue and see the people I love most. Family is the most important thing to me and I'm so glad they were there to celebrate with us."
A very special moment came when Katelyn saw her grandpa. It has been years since he's left his home and often misses the opportunity to socialize.
"It meant the world to me that my grandpa was able to be there that day. I know that he was so happy to be there," said Katelyn.
The engagement party featured beautiful boutique furniture from Renown Rentals, a gorgeous sweetheart table by An Affair to Remember with handmade calligraphy by Yuth Co, and uplighting and the "She Said Yes" monogram by Applause Weddings. The showstopper of the engagement party was an ombre floral petal ring comprised of more than 1,200 roses by An Affair to Remember.
"When brainstorming about the engagement shoot, John from Applause suggested a wide open shot of the venue with the couple dancing in the open space," said Jody Cox, Owner of An Affair to Remember. "I suggested we create a giant ring of rose petals. Collaboration and expanding on someone's original idea is part of the fun of these types of shoots."
The party was capped off with delicious appetizers from Graze Catering, and an unforgettable cake and dessert bar by Cake House Design.
The Story Continues
This is just the beginning of Katelyn & Colton's forever love story. Follow Haue Valley to see how their love story continues on 7.21.18.
Get in touch
Do you have questions about this styled shoot turned surprise proposal? Need help getting in touch with these magic-making vendors?
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St. Louis Wedding Venues Checklist
We know the venue search can be difficult. St. Louis wedding venue vary in style, capacity, price point, inclusions and so much more!
That’s why we created this wedding venue comparison guide. We hope it helps making planning just a bit easier (always a goal of ours for you here at Haue Valley.)
Download & Print the Venue Comparison Guide Using the Form Below
selecting Your venue - quick tips
Decide What’s Most Important
Is guest count, budget, or available dates at your favorite venue most important? Sometimes (more often than not), it’s challenging to find all three perfectly within your guidelines. If you determine what’s most important first, it will help you narrow your venue choices.
Remember You ARE Comparing Apples & Oranges
Comparing venues is challenging! Lots of reaching out, waiting for pricing and dates, and then the comparison of what’s included really begins. In many cases, looking at venue fee + catering cost + bar cost + decor combined will give you the best apples to apples comparison. If you simply look at the cost of the venue, you may not have a realistic comparison.
Read Reviews
Take the time to read reviews from real couples. Can you feel their heart for the venue in their reviews? Your wedding day is one of the only experiences in your life you don’t get a do-over, so learning from the experience of others is key.
Transparency Matters
If you have to work hard to get the basic details like pricing, dates, and FAQs from potential venues, sometimes that is an indication that they may be hard to work with during the planning process. We want to make the planning process easier - not more challenging here at Haue Valley.
We Hope You Love the PEOPLE at Your Venue
This one can sometimes be easy to overlook. You’ll be working with your venue for months or years! It’s important that you love the space, and just as importantly love the people who will be supporting you.
You Shouldn’t Feel Pressured
Choosing a wedding venue is an important decision. We want to make sure you at 100% confident in your decision. So dive into the site here, find answers to your questions, and if we are missing one - don’t hesitate to ask. We are here to serve and support you!
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Faux Floral Pieces
Here you can find photos of the real touch floral pieces for you can rent with your $1,000 floral credit for booking a winter wedding. You can choose either the aisle runners or the arches.
Floral Arches
The Elaine Floral Arch - White / Green
The Feyre Arch - Whites / Greens / Soft Pops of Blush
The Cassian Floral Arch - Green with Pops of White
The Nesta Floral Arch - Dreamy Deep Colors
Aisle Runners
The Feyre - Whites / Greens / Soft Pops of Blush
The Cassian - Greens with Pop of White
The Velaris - Pastel Gradient
Jess & Jenn Photography
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**Haue Valley Guests: All vehicles must be off property by midnight when the gates lock. No exceptions.**
From East of Pacific
- Take interstate 44 west to the Pacific exit.
- Turn right off exit and make left at next stop sign (Thornton Road).
- Haue Valley entrance is marked with a large sign and stone pillars on your right.
From Wildwood/Chesterfield Area
- Take highway 100 west. The road will change from two lanes to one and you will pass highway OO on your left. Continue approximately 2.2 miles past highway OO and watch for Thornton Road.
- Turn left on Thornton Road.
- Continue down Thornton until you pass the Eagles View subdivision. The Haue Valley farm will be on your left. The entrance is marked with stone pillars and a large sign.
From West of Pacific
- Take interstate 44 east to the Pacific exit.
- Turn left at stoplight off interstate exit.
- Turn left at next stoplight, which will take you under interstate 44.
- Turn left at the stop sign (Thornton Road).
- Haue Valley entrance is marked with stone pillars and a large sign on your right.