Hillary J Events

05/27/2026

Our couples aren’t chasing trends — they’re honoring tradition with a perspective entirely their own.

They are redefining timelessness by embracing elements and experiences reflective of the exact time & place in which they said “I Do” vs building a celebration based on the approval of hindsight, rules or replicas.

They share our belief in moments becoming timeless when they authentically reflect their era, their story, and their people, layered together to create a personal masterpiece that is their day, their way.

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Draping Installation & Lighting: .co
Custom Mural: .gru
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After Party DJ:
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Linens:
HMUA:
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05/14/2026

That first-reveal magic...when months of dreaming, planning, and designing suddenly become REAL. ✨
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All of our sketches, mood boards, and countless details lead to this: a room that feels like you.
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Planning, Design & Production
Venue: & The Jewel Box
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Bridal HMUA:
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05/10/2026

What a privilege it is to call my mama and watch my sister follow in her footsteps. But I can’t let this day go by without recognizing all the mamas I am lucky to have in my life. From watching my childhood gal pals, brides, and vendor besties become mamas to experiencing the extraordinary love of very special MOB & MOG’s, I am surrounded by the women who make the world go round - especially mine ❤️

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible women who wear the “crown” of mama in any facet. You are loved, cherished, and appreciated beyond measure.

03/17/2026

If someone tells you St. Louis is boring, you’re just not talking to the right people!

And this is coming from someone who’s always on the move, always chasing what’s next. STL is it. A market filled with kind-hearted, creative, genuinely elegant humans who show up as real people first.

Add a little southern hospitality + epic wedding venues and suddenly you’ve got magazine-worthy weddings every single time.

For Amanda & Brian, it was so important for every moment to feel reflective of the city that Amanda calls home & Brian has grown to love as his own…Imo’s and all!!

St. Louis, you're all we'll ever need at HJE!

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Custom Ice Elements:
Cold Sparks:
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Weekend Festivities:
Transportation: & St. Louis Trolley
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03/09/2026

Some venues don’t need to be reinvented — they just need to be honored.
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At Deer Creek Club, we leaned into the architecture, the history, and the story already living there. We designed with the grain, not against it.
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For generations, the little “cabin in the woods” has been the backdrop for celebrations, milestones, and memories. Every design decision was intentionally layered to honor that legacy, adding S&B’s historic evening to a long line of tradition that will continue for many years to come.
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02/12/2026

Timeless. Distinguished. Inviting. VIBRANT.
Three couples, three love stories, and three inexplicably personal celebrations in which joy was amplified by creating a space where color reigned supreme!

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01/23/2026

A night that was two years in the making with lots of twist and turns along the way. From moving the wedding date to venue construction to H&P’s big move from Boston back to STL, we were there for it all!
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I often say the best destinations emerge from taking the road less traveled, and let me tell ya, April 26, 2025 was no exception.
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Planning, Design, and Production:
Venues: Graham Chapel + World’s Fair Pavilion
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Cigar Roller:
Transportation: STL Trolley +
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12/31/2025

Before we say arrivederci to 2025, a little recap of my favorite time of the year filled with traditions (old and new), QT with the best girl gang of a team, quick trips to big cities & little hideaways, memories with friends who have become family, and client love that makes me happier than buddy the Elf. December 2025 was different but blessed beyond measure!

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12/25/2025

12/25/2025

Twas the night before Christmas…
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Ceremony:
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Beauty Services: .stl
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Bridal Formalwear:
Transportation:
Hotel: behr
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12/22/2025

It’s the most wonderful (and bubbly) time of the year. 🥂
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Signature cocktails flowing, tablescapes designed for an evening of merry memory-making, and nears & dears sharing in the reason for the season. While elevated food and beverage moments set the tone, it’s the love around the table that keeps the celebration going all night long.
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In champagne and celebration xoxo HJE 🍾 ✨
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Ceremony Music: Manhasset String Quartet
Entertainment:
Ice Sculpture & Custom Ice Cubes:
Cake:
Specialty Decor, Draping & Lighting: .luxe
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