What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas—most of the time. But Lindsey Phipps and Corey Poteet are more than willing to share the events of their 2013 trip to Sin City, when Corey proposed in front of the Bellagio fountain show. The couple, who met during summer orientation at the University of Missouri, have traveled to Vegas at least once every year since they started dating.
When it came time to plan their wedding, Lindsey was grateful for her mom’s help. “She was basically my wedding planner,” she says, “because for each decision, I found myself stuck between two choices.” Lindsey and Corey weren’t living in town at the time and chose to wed in St. Louis simply for its proximity to both sides of the family. “I did a ton of research online and drove here from Columbia a lot,” she recalls. “Then Corey got a job in Clayton, and the rest of the process was much easier!”
Since the ballroom at the Missouri Athletic Club is beautiful on its own, Lindsey says she wanted neutral, soft colors like gold, champagne and pink. For a little extra flair, each table was named for a different hotspot in Vegas and included a picture from the couple’s trips. “My favorite memory was walking down the aisle as Rosewood Ensemble played A Thousand Years,” Lindsey says. “I just remember looking at Corey and looking around at everyone. It was so special to see all our family and friends there with us.”
The couple resides in Brentwood. Lindsey is a kindergarten teacher at Reed Elementary in Ladue, and Corey is vice president at Sterling Bank.
[ wedding party ]
Maid of Honor | Sara Stephenson
Bridesmaids | Alexandra Paffenroth, Paige Reeves, Nikki Bracken, Alli Poteet, and Ashten Travis
Best Man | McLane Poteet
Groomsmen | Tim Stonecipher, Nick Stith, Kyle Lueke, Travis Phipps and Ben Hansbrough
Bride’s Parents | Bernie & Cindy Phipps of Mexico, Mo.
Groom’s Parents | Ken Poteet of St. Louis and Jana & Travis Brown of Poplar Bluff, Mo.
[ resources ]
Ceremony | Missouri Athletic Club
Reception | Missouri Athletic Club
Gown | Demetrios from Brides by Demetrios
Florist | Artistry Florist and Even Design
Honeymoon | Sandals Grande in St. Lucia
Wedding Date: July 19, 2014
Photos: Artisan Photography
