In July 2013, Seth Williams went on bended knee at the top of a ski mountain in Sun Valley, Idaho, and asked Rebecca Levy to marry him. The St. Louis natives met two-and-a-half years earlier, at an event put on by the Young Professionals Division of the Jewish Federation, at SubZero Vodka Bar. “Pretty early on I knew I wanted to be with him and that he was unlike any of the other guys I dated,” Rebecca says.
The proposal setting was carefully chosen. “My family vacations in Sun Valley every summer,” Rebecca says. “And the mountaintop where he proposed is actually the same spot where my dad proposed to my mom almost 30 years ago.” Rebecca’s parents, forewarned about the occasion by Seth, hid on the mountain to capture the moment. After she accepted, the group celebrated with champagne and lunch.
Rebecca and Seth are planning a late summer wedding at the Chase Park Plaza. “We are inviting a lot of out-of-towners, and the Chase is very St. Louis and historical,” Rebecca says. “My parents live in the Central West End, so I grew up in that area. It’s a special place.” The peach-and-gray wedding will be officiated by two rabbis, and the reception will feature music from the Charles Glenn Band and a frozen yogurt bar—one of the couple’s favorite sweet treats. “To commemorate our family members, we’re going to showcase wedding photos of our parents and grandparents,” Rebecca says.
A few months later, Rebecca and Seth will set off for a mystery location. All the bride knows is that the honeymoon will include plenty of sand, sun and relaxation. “Seth’s going to surprise me with the final destination,” she says.
The future Mr. and Mrs. live in Brentwood. Rebecca is a master’s candidate in the social work program at Washington University. Seth will apply to veterinary school this fall after a successful five-year career as an event producer.
[ RESOURCES ]
CEREMONY LOCATION | Chase Park Plaza
RECEPTION LOCATION | Chase Park Plaza
CATERER | Chase Park Plaza
FLORIST | The Special Event Florist – Tina Barrera
PHOTOGRAPHER | Jon Koch Photography
DRESS | Monique Lhuillier
[ WEDDING PARTY ]
MAID OF HONOR | Katherine Pearlman
BRIDESMAIDS | Grace Seery, Laura Goldsticker, Rachel Stahl, Adira Weixlmann, Mia Harlan
BEST MEN | Eric Williams, Michael Williams, Matt Williams
GROOMSMEN | Ben Bruno, Paul Schifano
BRIDE’S PARENTS | Dr. Jerome & Judy Levy, St. Louis
GROOM’S PARENTS | Richard & Marcy Williams, St. Louis
by stephanie zeilenga