THE holiday party of the season. Attorneys Jermaine Wooten, Raphael Morris and Lorenzo Hester outdid themselves this year for their second annual private Holiday Party at Neo. Anytime the security is turning away folks before they make it to the list because their attire didn’t meet the dress code, you know this isn’t your average holiday party.
As soon as I made it off the elevator and onto the red carpet, photographer Suzy Gorman was there snapping away. These three dynamic attorneys are all business in the courtroom, but on Friday night they put the law books down and showed the city out with an epic night. Tonia Harris, who is Special Consultant to Legal Solutions Group, outdid herself planning this event and it showed by the amount of people who stayed on the dance floor while the band Gemini played a bit of everything for every generation to enjoy. And with an open bar, please use your imagination for the action that went down by the time DJ Kut took to DJ booth.
My favorite couple on the dance floor had to be Nissa El-Hassan and Clayton Moore, and Nissa looked absolutely amazing in her green gown. St. Louis License Collector Mavis Thompson was there along with other elected officials, including President of the Board of Aldermen Lewis Reed. Attorney Jerryl Christmas, Steve Harmon, Tiffany Spain, Debora Kellom and over 500 other elite St. Louisians. Best dressed for the evening had to be Tonia Harris, who had on a custom white tuxedo suit and sparkling new Jimmy Choos.
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I tried my best to stay out there as long as possible, but my feet were on a two-hour minimum after attending the Radio One Christmas party with my husband (Boogie D) the night before. It was all smiles at Mandarin for the staff at HOT 104.1 and Old School 95.5 when newcomer to the Radio One family Tony Scott walked in.
Clear Channel also hosted their annual holiday party this year and I have my sources there as well, and I heard the party was packed with staff from the multiple stations, including the new 100.3 The Beat.
Weddings on the Rise Is it me or have weddings amongst young urban professionals been on the rise lately? Let me find out all the cool people have adopted marriage and values as the hottest trend (no shade … unless it applies). From makeup artist to wedding planners to the guests that attend every weekend, I’m seeing a new hashtag being used each weekend for the hottest wedding – and this weekend it was the nuptials of Chris Miller and his new bride Jessica.
They held their ceremony and reception at Third Degree Glass Factory. Congratulations to the happy couple, who reside in St. Louis County with their daughter. Jessica, who is a teacher, and Chris an Engineer, entrusted their wedding planning to Brittany Starks – lead Bridal Consultant with Build A Wedding. The décor for the evening was infused with rich shades of eggplant, plum and lavender. Starks went from managing accounts at a Fortune 25 company to owning her wedding consultation business, which allows couples to have their cake and eat it too.
Doctor Claus to the rescue. Florissant Pediatrics held their Holiday Open House, and the families flooded the North County office where Dr. Elinor Hancock played the fiercest Dr. Claus. There is not a more lively and fit pediatrician in the state than Dr. Hancock. Two lucky children were able to win large stockings stuffed with toys and goodies.
Besides running her own practice, I heard that the good doctor is working on some new projects set to launch soon that will take her practice to a new level – and have every high-end mommy calling to get on her books. Stay tuned for an update, because I promise to be first!
Tea & Crumpets. For those lucky enough to receive an invitation to Nelly’s Black and White Ball, please note this means you are to wear Black and White. No gray, no red and no drama! Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. I say that assuming that no one would dare try coming into the Four Seasons or get past the Derrty ENT family with anything but class for this event that benefits students at Lindenwood University. Also be sure to follow @theSTLsuite on Instagram for a play by play of the most anticipated event of the year.
