At first, Danielle Reust knew Powell Kalish only as her friend’s mystery roommate. At a birthday party for a mutual acquaintance, they finally met. Sparks flew, and by the second date, Powell admitted, he knew she was the one. This August, the native St. Louisans—she an alum of Lafayette, he of MICDS—will become husband and wife at an elegant downtown ceremony at Moulin.
Powell proposed in November 2013, just months after the couple purchased their first house. Knowing he probably wouldn’t succeed in surprising her with a big, elaborate event, he decided on something sweet and simple—a proposal at home on a Saturday morning. “I was shocked because I had just woken up, brushed my teeth and come back to bed,” Danielle says. “We were talking about looking at dogs that day, and he reached his hand under his pillow and pulled out the ring.”
Moulin was chosen in part because of how many evenings the couple has enjoyed there. Set in a building from 1876 that was part of the Schnaider’s Brewery, the venue features exposed brick and views of the Arch. “We love Lafayette Square, and we always loved the building and its ambiance,” Danielle says.
Many out-of-town family and friends are invited to the celebration. After watching Danielle and Powell exchange personalized vows, guests will enter the Moulin ballroom through a door adorned with wedding photos of the couple’s parents, grandparents and other relatives.
Although there is no theme to the evening, Danielle used a casual Great Gatsby motif for inspiration. “It’s going to be elegant but fun, with a neutral color palette,” she says. “The bridesmaids will wear long, one-shouldered champagne dresses, and the groomsmen’s suits are black.”
The bride and groom live in Richmond Heights. Danielle is an associate designer at Brown Shoe Company, and Powell is co-owner of Crushed Red and a real estate broker with Hilliker Corporation.
[ resources ]
Ceremony location | Moulin Events
Reception location | Moulin Events
Caterer | Moulin Events
Photography | Oldani Photography
Baker | The Cakery Bakery
Florist | Belli Fiori
Dress | Morilee
Honeymoon | Willemstad, Curacao
[ wedding party ]
Maid of Honor | Lindsey Reust
Bridesmaids | Jen Zang, Elizabeth Seibel, Nicole Benson, Danielle Dragan, Lauren Powers, Hannah Scanlon, Kelly Bristow
Best Men | Manning Kalish, Graham Kalish
Groomsmen | Alex McMullin, Davey Oetting, Rush James, Chris Toomey, Brian Means, Patrick Keefer
Bride’s parents | Patti & Steve Reust, Wildwood
Groom’s parents | Eleanor Withers & the late Ralph W. Kalish Jr., St. Louis
Flower Girl | Madeline Judd
Greeters | Elizabeth Kinz, Andrea Hensley
Ring Bearer | Sam Browning
photo: Oldani Photography