Jewel Box and Third Degree Glass Factory Wedding | Joanna + Mashaun

Joanna and Mashaun’s wedding day moved through three distinct St. Louis locations, each one adding something different to the story. They started the morning at Marriott St. Louis Grand, exchanged vows surrounded by greenery at The Jewel Box in Forest Park, and ended the evening celebrating at Third Degree Glass Factory. Together, the day had a beautiful mix of classic hotel style, garden-inspired ceremony space, and warm industrial reception energy.

Getting Ready at Marriott St. Louis Grand

The day began at Marriott St. Louis Grand, where Joanna got ready with her bridesmaids before heading to the ceremony. Getting-ready photos are often less about the room itself and more about the feeling in it. The final touches. The dress details. The quiet moments before the day fully begins. The people close enough to be in the room with you.

For Joanna, those moments felt polished and full of anticipation. Her lace gown, birdcage veil, and bright pink florals brought so much personality to the morning and added a vibrant thread that carried through the rest of the day.

A Jewel Box Wedding Ceremony in Forest Park

Joanna and Mashaun’s ceremony took place at The Jewel Box in Forest Park, one of St. Louis’s most recognizable wedding ceremony spaces.

The tropical greenery inside The Jewel Box created a lush, garden-like backdrop for their vows. It gave the ceremony a colorful, natural feel while still keeping everyone indoors, which is one of the reasons this venue has remained such a beloved option for St. Louis weddings. Their ceremony felt joyful and close, with family and friends gathered around them as they exchanged vows. Afterward, the greenery, palm trees, glass structure, and bright florals gave their just-married portraits a vibrant St. Louis garden feel.

Portraits at The Jewel Box

The Jewel Box is a strong ceremony location, but it also photographs beautifully for portraits. The indoor greenery gives couples a garden setting without needing to rely completely on outdoor weather. That can be especially helpful in St. Louis, where heat, rain, humidity, and seasonal changes can all affect portrait plans. For Joanna and Mashaun, the bright florals and tropical backdrop made their portraits feel full of life. The space added color and texture without needing much extra styling.

Third Degree Glass Factory Wedding Reception

After the ceremony, the celebration continued at Third Degree Glass Factory. The reception space gave the evening a completely different feel from the ceremony. Exposed brick, warm light, and an industrial backdrop created a beautiful contrast to the greenery at The Jewel Box.

That contrast is what makes this kind of St. Louis wedding day interesting to photograph. The locations do not all need to look the same. In fact, part of the beauty is how each place adds a different layer: the hotel morning, the garden ceremony, the industrial reception. Joanna and Mashaun’s reception felt warm, energetic, and full of personality.

A St. Louis Wedding with Multiple Venues

Some wedding days stay in one place from start to finish. Others move through the city in a way that gives the gallery more variety and a stronger sense of place. Joanna and Mashaun’s day did exactly that. Marriott St. Louis Grand gave them a polished place to begin the day. The Jewel Box created a lush ceremony setting inside Forest Park. Third Degree Glass Factory offered a warm, modern reception space for dinner and dancing.

When a wedding day includes multiple St. Louis venues, timing becomes especially important. Travel, family photos, couple portraits, and reception transitions all need enough breathing room so the day does not feel rushed. With the right plan, multiple locations can make a wedding feel layered, personal, and connected to the city.

Congratulations, Joanna and Mashaun

Joanna and Mashaun, thank you for trusting me to photograph such a meaningful St. Louis wedding day. From the getting-ready moments at Marriott St. Louis Grand to your Jewel Box ceremony and celebration at Third Degree Glass Factory, your day was full of color, joy, and personality. It was an honor to document it.

Vendor and Location Credits

Photographer: Truly Moments
Getting Ready: Marriott St. Louis Grand, St. Louis, Missouri
Ceremony: The Jewel Box at Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri
Reception: Third Degree Glass Factory, St. Louis, Missouri

Planning a Jewel Box Wedding in St. Louis?

If you are planning a Jewel Box wedding, Third Degree Glass Factory reception, or St. Louis wedding with multiple venues, thoughtful photography planning can help the day feel calm, connected, and beautifully documented.

You can explore the St. Louis wedding photography experience with Truly Moments, view more real wedding stories, or browse the St. Louis wedding venues guide if you are still comparing locations.