Sparkling lakes and miles of green, wooded countryside make Innsbrook Resort feel like a destination wedding close to home, and our St. Louis wedding photographers loved spending the day there with Sophia and Brendan. The resort sits less than an hour west of St. Louis in Innsbrook, Missouri. It is quiet, private and full of natural beauty from every angle. It really feels like a getaway the moment you arrive.

Innsbrook covers thousands of acres of rolling woods with more than one hundred lakes tucked throughout. The star of the show is Lake Aspen. Its lakeside stage is the most popular ceremony spot, with a winding path down to the water and shimmering views behind the couple. Guests are shuttled down the hill, which makes the whole moment feel extra special.

There are plenty of other options too. The Aspen Center has a cozy, rustic room with a two story stone fireplace, which is perfect if the weather turns. A newer venue sits high above Lake Aspen and has glass walls that open to the breeze. With in house catering, places to stay and fun activities like golf and swimming, couples can plan a whole wedding weekend in one place. It is a place where guests can relax and stay a while.

Sophia and Brendan’s Whimsical Day

Sophia and Brendan met through a mutual friend and quickly became best friends. They were friends for a year before they started dating, and they have been inseparable ever since. They love watching hockey together, since Brendan plays college hockey. They also love to travel and play with their fur baby, Mike. We love a couple who started as best friends, because it always shows.

Their wedding vision was whimsical, vibrant and romantic. They wanted to keep the classy feel of a traditional wedding while adding their own personalities. Their colors were bright and summery, like pastels turned up a notch. Think pink, orange, blue, purple, sage green and light yellow. Pink was definitely the star of the show! Their photos were edited in our Airy style, which makes those colors look bright, soft and dreamy.

Lake weddings are some of our favorite days to photograph. The water reflects soft light, and the woods add depth and color to every portrait. As your wedding photographer team, we love capturing the big moments and the little ones, like a happy laugh with friends or a quiet hug before the ceremony. Our wedding videography team loves these settings too, with the breeze, the music and the cheers echoing across the lake.

Our team is based in St. Louis, and we photograph weddings across the entire state of Missouri. Lake resorts, wineries, barns and city venues all keep us busy. Planning a colorful celebration of your own? Reach out to our team anytime, or explore our blog for more Missouri love stories.

When you are ready, take a look at our wedding photography packages to find the right fit. Our prices are easy to compare online. You can also read reviews from couples who trusted our team with their wedding. We cannot wait to hear what you are dreaming up!

Original Weddings is a team of St. Louis wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our St. Louis photography and videography services. This wedding was edited in our Airy editing style. We offer three different photography editing styles: Timeless, Airy, and Rustic. Please click here to learn more about our photography styles. You pick the style you love for your photos.

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St. Louis Wedding Photographers at Innsbrook Resort

Original Weddings is a team of St. Louis wedding photographers who love capturing couples all across Missouri. St. Louis is our home base, and we regularly photograph weddings in Chesterfield, Clayton, Kirkwood, Saint Charles and Wentzville. We also travel to Washington, Hermann and the lake country west of the city whenever couples need us. The drive out to Innsbrook is peaceful and pretty, with rolling hills and thick woods along the way. Innsbrook Resort gave us so many beautiful places to work, from the lakeshore to the shady trails. Spending the day there with Sophia and Brendan was a true joy. We loved every minute.

Our photographers know how to work with bright lakeside sun, dappled light in the woods and the soft glow of evening. We plan portraits for the best light of the day and keep the schedule relaxed. Original Weddings keeps every wedding fun and easygoing. We give gentle prompts, then let couples laugh and connect on their own. That approach leads to bright, honest photos that feel true to who they are. We never rush a moment. We also capture family, friends and the colorful details couples planned so carefully. Those images become treasures for years to come.

St. Louis Wedding Videographers at Innsbrook Resort

Original Weddings also has a team of St. Louis wedding videographers who love telling stories with sound and motion. Our filmmakers are based in St. Louis and travel throughout Missouri, from Chesterfield and Saint Charles to Wentzville, Washington and the lake country beyond. Filming at Innsbrook Resort is always a treat, with the lake and woods creating such a peaceful backdrop. The water looks gorgeous on film, especially as the sun begins to set over the trees.

A wedding film keeps the moments that photos cannot fully hold. It saves the vows, the toasts, the laughter and the music that fills the night. Our videographers stay calm and quiet, so couples can relax and enjoy their guests. We record clear audio during the vows and speeches. We watch for every sweet reaction. Afterward, we edit everything into a personal film with music that fits the mood of the day. Original Weddings wants every couple to press play and feel that same happy energy all over again.