JESSICA JOHANS & KEVIN WOLF
ON A PICTURESQUE FALL DAY ATOP A BLUFF on Castlewood Park’s Lone Wolf Trail, Kevin Wolf asked Jessie Johans to spend the rest of her life with him. The native St. Louisans’ love story unfolded in their hometown, and the couple made sure to weave plenty of local favorites into their elegant November wedding—including a late-night delivery from Imo’s.
When Jessie walked down the aisle of St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church, it was the first time the couple saw each that day, but Kevin made sure his bride felt loved the whole time. “When I came home from the nail salon, Kevin surprised me with roses and a nice note,” Jessie says. A second surprise came during the ceremony, when Jessie was presented with a second wedding band.
Afterward, guests enjoyed a reception at the Missouri Athletic Club, where both Jessie and Kevin spent time growing up. During the cake cutting and first dance, Al Failoni, owner of Failoni’s Restaurant in Manchester, serenaded the couple with Frank Sinatra songs. “Kevin hangs out at Failoni’s all the time, so Al came and sang to us,” Jessie says.
To downplay the MAC’s serious vibes, the couple had some fun with their newly shared last name. Two howling wolves perched atop the cake, and a wolf-shaped alcohol luge kept guests entertained. “We wanted something fun and interactive, and it was the hit of the party,” Jessie says.
The couple lives in Manchester. Kevin is a senior financial analyst at Express Scripts and Jessie is regional manager for Young Presidents’ Organization.
[WEDDING PARTY ]
MAID OF HONOR | Lauren Ruzicka
BRIDESMAIDS | Fran Johans, Kathleen Johans, Lindsey Kerber, Amanda Wolf, Stefanie Wolf
BEST MAN | Jeff Wolf
GROOMSMEN | Tim Wolf, John Kerber, Stephen Johans, Stewart Johans, Spencer Johans
BRIDE’S PARENTS | Steve & Joan Johans of Ballwin
GROOM’S PARENTS | Greg & Jeanne Wolf of Glendale
USHERS | Brad Dunn, Steve Eilers, Tom Nestor, Ben Dinehart
FLOWER GIRLS | Caroline Kerber, Ali Kerber & Avery Wolf
RING BEARER | Jacob Wolf
[ RESOURCES ]
CEREMONY | St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church
RECEPTION | Missouri Athletic Club
GOWN | Enzoani, from Maiden Voyage
CATERER | Missouri Athletic Club
BAKER | Missouri Athletic Club
VIDEOGRAPHER | A Moment in Time Video Productions
FLORIST | Blooming Buckets
RECEPTION MUSIC | BOOM Band
ICE SCULPTURE | Ice Visions
HONEYMOON | Jamaica
by stephanie zeilenga | photos by st. louis color 11|9|2013