Studio Magnolia

One year ago today was Studio Magnolia’s open house! 💖

It was Mean Girls Day, our girl Taylor had just released The Life of a Showgirl, and it was GLORIOUS! So many of you showed up to celebrate and support me. I loved my dress, had the perfect cake from my girl Grace With Love & Grace, and felt so much love in this little studio.

A special thank-you to the amazing vendors who helped make that night so much fun! ✨
With Love & Grace
Dose of Heaven Boutique
talia.stl
Maria Prachyl
Angie Oldani MSN APRN FNP-C
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I wanted to throw another party today, but I’m spending the day doing fall things with my family. 🍂 Hopefully we’ll celebrate together again soon—you know I love a reason to throw a party!

For now, thank you from the bottom of my heart for another amazing year. Every booking, purchase, share, referral, and kind word has helped me keep building this dream. I wouldn’t be here without all of your support! 🤍

Comment your favorite memory from Studio Magnolia! I’d love to hear it!

This October, we are joining Gateway to Hope’s Campaign for Hope for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎀 Gateway to Hope

This cause means so much to us, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to give back.

Throughout October at Studio Magnolia:
🎀 Our special pink ribbon charm bracelet is $30, with $15 from every bracelet donated to Gateway to Hope.
💕 We’ll also donate 20% of all other Charm Bar sales for the month.

These donations help people access breast healthcare, patient navigation, and financial support.

Message me to purchase a bracelet or book your Charm Bar visit!

Thank you for helping us support this meaningful cause. 🤍

Happy October 1st! 🍂 My birthday month AND National Black Dog Day—Winston, this one’s for you! 🖤🐾

Feeling extra grateful for the best landlord and his family, who brought me these gorgeous mums and pumpkins. Such a sweet surprise to welcome fall at the studio! 🎃

And peep the backyard… there may be something fun coming soon! 👀✨

Name a more epic team… I’ll wait. 💅✨
Just casually making wedding magic over here.

📸 Photographer: JESSA BALOUGH
🏛️ Venue: Kelly Hocher
🗓️ Day of Coordinator: Creedon Rose Events
👗 Wedding Gown: Mia Grace Bridal
💍 Models: Hayley Taylor Alicia
💄 HMU: Theresa•Makeup / Hair Artist
🍰 Cake: With Love & Grace
💌 Stationery: Luxury Stationery for Weddings and Events | STL
🌸 Florals: St. Louis Florist • Ammari Bourgeois
☕️ Coffee: Le Café | Coffee Cart & Roastery

Planning a wedding and have questions? Come hang out with us for Wedding Wednesday Happy Hour!

Wednesday October 21st
5:30 to 7:30 pm

This is a casual, no pressure opportunity for engaged couples to stop by, enjoy a drink, meet local wedding professionals, and get answers to those wedding planning questions you may not even know you should be asking.

✨ Ask your wedding planning questions
🥂 Enjoy a drink and connect with other couples
💐 Meet local wedding vendors
📝 Get practical tips to feel more prepared and confident
💍 No appointment or full wedding planning package required!

Each month, we’ll have different wedding professionals joining us so you can get advice from the people who know weddings best.

Come with your questions, bring your fiancé, and let’s make wedding planning a little less overwhelming!

Hosted by McKinley Witbrodt & Kelly Hocher

Happy planning! 🤍

The incredible Bernadine Barber | dv survivor • mama of 6 photographed right here at Studio Magnolia for The New York Times

Bernadine and I originally met through the STL Girl Network business group, and I’m so grateful our paths crossed. She is such a beautiful soul, and so strong. Learning her story, and getting to know her over these past few months have been very inspiring. When she told me about her New York Times article, we knew the studio would be a perfect fit.

As exciting as it is to see Studio Magnolia in the pages of The New York Times, what makes this moment even more special is seeing Bernadine’s story being shared.

I’ve loved getting to know her, watching her create a new chapter here in St. Louis, and seeing how intentionally she supports and celebrates local women-owned businesses along the way.

So proud of you, Bernadine. 🤍 And so honored that Studio Magnolia got to be a tiny part of this moment.

Bernadine Barber | dv survivor • mama of 6

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📰 The New York Times

📍 Kelly Hocher

Comment LINK below and I will send you the article or connect with Bernadine Barber | dv survivor • mama of 6 directly

I don’t think I realized just how much happened this past week until I sat down and started looking back through all the photos. 🥹

This last week was definitely one for the books for Studio Magnolia…

💍 Wedding Wednesday with McKinley Witbrodt Gateway Carriage Company & Live Watercolor Guest Portraits
✨ A private Charm Bar event for Veterans United Realty at ENCORE Apartments
🤍 Happy wedding day, Gabby! Theresa•Makeup / Hair Artist
🛍️ Got to help the amazing Ashley Donnell Accessories Experience 💫 Permanent Jewelry 🤠Hat Bar ✨Kansas City at St. Louis VMD
🐴 R&R Rescue Ranch R&RRANCH
🎀 Olivia’s 14th birthday Charm Bar party
✨ AND my biggest event EVER — Permanent Jewelry + Charm Bar at St. Charles Community College for their annual Student Wellness Event St. Charles Community College ! Thank you Bri Stemmler | Small Business Support and Jessica Walker for running the Charm Bar and 2 of a Kind Designs for helping me get so many students linked!

So many different events, so many people I got to meet, and so many moments that reminded me why I love doing this.

I can’t wait to share more from each one because there is SO much to show you! 🤍

Very grateful for every person who books me, invites me to be part of their event, shares my name, or supports Studio Magnolia. It truly means so much. 🥹✨

There’s something extra fun about having one of our Hill neighbors get ready at Studio Magnolia 🤍✨

From seeing them cruise around The Hill in their golf cart to their cute little pup stopping by on walks… I loved getting to see this bride and her girls take over the studio for wedding morning. 🥂

The sweetest full-circle neighborhood moment. 🤍

Bride: Jen Gianino
Location: Kelly Hocher
Flowers: City House Country Mouse
Photographer Alex Nardulli

Getting ready is half the fun 💄

Your wedding morning deserves its own moment. 🤍

Bride: ☆ alayna w. ☆
Location: Kelly Hocher
Dress: Vintage Violet Bridal