More than 350 people attended the 32nd annual Leader Wedding Fair on Feb. 1 at the Corpus Christi Center on the St. Joseph Catholic Church campus in Imperial.
From left, Tracy Miller with her daughter, Madyson Miller, and Mercedes Bradley, all from Hillsboro.
Future brides Madyson Miller and Mercedes Bradley, both from Hillsboro, show off their engagement rings.
Future bride Maddy Zych and her mom, Kristie Zych, both from Festus, shop for the big day at the Wedding Fair.
Trisha and Lauren Partney of Festus sample treats from Nothing Bundt cakes at the 2026 Wedding Fair.
Vendors show off products to attendees
Jordan Allen of Pevely and her mom, Vicki Manes, sample wine from one of the vendors, Villa Antonio Winery, at the 2026 Wedding Fair.
Future bride Madi Pace and her mom, Darla Loos, both from Arnold.
Kristen Chandlier, future bride Trisha Gaylord and Jeanette Gaylord, all from Festus.
Casey Davis of Festus, Amy McKenzie of Crystal City and Tina Davis of Bloomsdale.
The 2026 Wedding Fair is a one-stop shop for information.
Future bride Renae Hampton, Megan Willm, Debbie Hampton, all from Festus, and Alex Hampton of Imperial sample Nothing Bundt Cakes at the 2026 Wedding Fair.
Caden Berry of Chesterfield and DeAnn Beekman of Crystal City are planning their wedding in May of 2027.
From left, Mindy Worley of Farmington, Debbie Staufenbiel of Arnold, future bride Breanna Crews and her brother, Zeth, both of Festus, sample food Feb. 1 during the Leader Wedding Fair at the Corpus Christi Center on the St. Joseph Catholic Church campus in Imperial.
Madison and Olivia Beck of Barnhart are twins who are planning their weddings set 5 months apart.
Bride Brittney McCarthy and Angelia McCarthy of Barnhart.
From left, Courtney Wisely of Festus, Missey Vancil of Festus and Mikee Olegario of St. Louis.
Monika Winter of High Ridge, Jessica Hardin of Fenton and Crystal McCoy of De Soto at the 2026 Wedding Fair.
2026 Wedding Fair ticket proceeds will benefit a local charity - the Twin City Area Optimist Club. Members pictured are Barb Schmidt, Katie Huck and Jean Naeger.
Austin Prince from Spotlight Community Theatre helps model suits during the fashion show.
Landon Sanford from Spotlight Community Theatre helps model suits during the fashion show.
Chris Vancil from Spotlight Community Theatre helps model suits during the fashion show.
Nick Sullivan from Spotlight Community Theatre helps model suits during the fashion show.
Actors from Spotlight Community Theatre helps model suits during the fashion show.
