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37 first since striking out on her own, after six years as co-owner of Jackson Durham. After a beautiful ceremony at St. Peter's Episcopal, the church Fort grew up attending, it was time for the first surprise of the evening — this one planned by Egan for the couple. When they arrived at the Old Warson Country Club to preview their jaw-dropping reception space and enjoy a private dinner before guests arrived, they were greeted by their own smiling faces printed on fondant atop cocktails by The Grand Bevy. "We couldn't believe it," says Fort. The photo had only been taken barely an hour before at the ceremony by their photographer, Liz Banfield. The guests had the same reaction when handed their own cocktails at the door, and that was only the beginning. Egan and team had completely transformed the elegant 1954 venue and constructed a breathtaking tent to serve as the main reception space. The custom damask motif from the invitations, designed by Dallas' Alyssa Reeves, served as a design element throughout, appearing as a wallpaper- style print on tent walls and blown up and hand-painted in pale pink on the dance floor, with a stunning chandelier of hanging orchids. In lieu of a traditional guest book, there was a table with three Simon Pearce vases and a note from the couple, asking guests to pen personal messages that would later be engraved. As the night went on, Fort switched her custom Nardos gown for a festive fringed frock. Food stations flipped to late night, serving up crispy chicken and waffles and an espresso bar with ice cream, while the band Jessie's Girls had everyone on the dance floor outfitted with confetti cannons. When it was time for the couple to make their exit, guests gathered outside with sparklers. Their pathway became a stream of fireworks — another perfectly executed surprise by the parents of the bride. But there was one more surprise in store, this one for the guests. As they waved the bride and groom off in their 1960 Silver Cloud II Bentley Rolls-Royce, waitstaff passed brandy Alexanders along with notes that read: "The fun continues. Join us in the ballroom." Guests made their way back inside, which had been closed off all night for the surprise after-party. Even the newlyweds circled back to join the fun. In the center of the room, DJ Lucy Wrubel perched atop an eight-foot-tall podium. "Lucy's head was literally between two chandeliers. It was more of a DJ tower," Egan says. As the dancing continued, guests received individual boxes of St. Louis' famous Imo's Pizza – the final surprise capping off an unforgettable evening. Bridesmaids in Amsale A sweet flower girl Late-night sustenance Flower girls take the dance floor Making a grand exit DJ Lucy Wrubel Monogrammed cocktails by The Grand Bevy Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson