Real Weddings: Rebekah & Andrew

After matching up on Bumble, the dating app, it only took one date for Rebekah and Andrew to determine they didn’t need to see anyone else. Andrew fell for Rebekah’s determination and go-getter spirit, while she was smitten by the fact that Andrew “puts his all in everything he does.” This included the elaborate proposal Andrew successfully pulled off. He whisked Rebekah, who is an architectural designer, off to Chicago during St. Patrick’s Day weekend for a fun-filled trip where he proposed along the Chicago River during none other than an architectural tour of the city. Andrew, an environmental engineer, left no detail unnoticed. Fast forward to wedding planning and the pair used their superior attention to detail to plan and execute the celebration. It was an all-hands-on-deck affair; Rebekah purchased flowers from Trader Joe’s and with help from her bridal party, they fashioned the DIY arrangements. Rebekah did her own hair and makeup. Meanwhile, Andrew, who enjoys baking and is known for his signature desserts, baked multiple cakes for the wedding. Despite the global pandemic getting in the way, 120 guests were still able to witness Andrew and Rebekah tie the knot after Rebekah was escorted down the aisle by her father at their ceremony. A joyous reception followed, filled with dancing and laughter, and the night ended with the pair sneaking up to the rooftop of the venue to take some skyline photographs. The couple was able to share a beautiful, quiet moment to take in all the magic that had just transpired.

Wedding Details

LOCATION: St. Louis, MO

TIME OF YEAR: Fall

WEDDING STYLE: classic, timeless, elegant

CEREMONY & RECEPTION: NEO on Locust

DESSERT: Homemade St. Louis Gooey Butter Cakes

FIRST DANCE SONG: “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman soundtrack

INSPIRATION: Fall and colors of maroon and black were the inspiration behind their wedding

SPECIAL FEATURES: late night snack of burritos from Taco Bell; for dessert the groom DIY’d his famous St. Louis Gooey Butter Cakes in five different varieties; the bride, along with friends and family, made the bouquets, centerpieces and boutonnieres for the entire wedding; the bride made the stationery; Rebekah also did her own hair and makeup; favors were custom face masks; Andrew’s family has ferns that have made an appearance in every wedding in their family so, of course, they incorporated them into theirs, too; they had a surprise mother-daughter dance; Rebekah wore a custom bridal gown

HONEYMOON: a mini-moon in Gatlinburg, TN due to the pandemic; the couple plan to go to Costa Rica for their official honeymoon

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