Forest Park Engagement Story | Ploen & Pierce
Ploen and Pierce will exchange their vows in front of a small gathering of close friends and family at St. Francis Xavier Church located in Saint Louis, Missouri. Their celebration will continue with a lovely reception at the The McPherson where drinks, dancing, and joyful conversation will be enjoyed by all.
During our initial consultation, I fell in love with these two people immediately. Their love of food, bears (yes, bears!), and love for each other was simply contagious. I think I’ve said it before, but I work with the BEST couples on the planet. For one, they are pretty darn fun people. And secondly, they sometimes have the best Instagram stories. If I’m ever looking for food inspiration, Ploen and Pierce always deliver. Their Instagram stories are always filled with delightful foods that they themselves cook. In fact, I should probably ask them for some recipes!
As always, I asked Ploen and Pierce about them a few questions about how they met, how they got engaged, and a few other questions about their wedding planning journey. But before you read what they had to say, check out these wonderful engagement photos captured by the wonderfully talented team of Jess & Jenn Photography. Thank you for sharing!
How did you meet?
Tinder! We had our first date at Mission Taco. We had a few tacos each and… 4 tequila shots each baby!
How did Pierce propose?
The original plan was to propose at the Zoo in front of the grizzly bear exhibit. Covid hit and the zoo closed, so Pierce adjusted and proposed at the fountains in Forest Park overlooking the art museum. Pierce planned as "just taking a walk in the park" and then when he found the perfect spot, he proposed. He also gave Ploen a ring pop in addition to the engagement ring, because she always said he'd say yes even if Pierce just proposed with a ring pop.
So far, what aspect of planning the wedding has been the most enjoyable?
Food and tasting!! But most definitely, planning with Terra. It's been fun to throw ideas around to each other and come to a joint decision.
️Do you have any advice for recently engaged couples to help them stay stress-free throughout the planning process?
Ploen - "It will not be stress free, haha! Plan ahead. Don't push everything to the end."
Pierce - "What Ploen said. Compromise. And if all else fails, go with her decision."
What are you most excited about for the day of the wedding?
Pierce - "Seeing the most beautiful girl in the world in her wedding dress. Being there to celebrate with friends and family at the joining of our lives."
Ploen - "Excited to see Pierce and his reaction when he sees me. When he says, "I do" and what he looks like and sounds like. Excited to have more big memories on this special day."
What are three words to describe the feel of your upcoming wedding?
Excited, happy, relieved (that we can finally call each other husband/wife)
What made you choose St. Francies Xavier Church and The McPherson as your wedding venues?
Toured a few and chose our favorite one with the best location
What made you decide to hire a planner?
Take some of the stress off, someone to count on, especially on the day of so that we can focus on each other
Hey, I’m Terra!
Born and raised in Missouri, I’m a grateful wife and dog mom to my rescue pups, Hildi & Lola. I’m a true believer in the pursuit of bold dreams, learning from mistakes, and staying curious.
I'm a girl that lives in her Chacos during the summer, and I'm typically always wearing lipstick. Yes, red is my preference! When I'm not helping engaged couples plan weddings, you'll find me on stage teaching Jazzercise classes. Needless to say, creating engaging experiences that leave people feeling good afterwards is my passion. Seriously!
I’ve created this blog and my wedding packages to empower you to plan an awesome wedding day and put all of the stress and obligations straight into the dumpster! Now that sounds like a party.
