Congrats are in order in the love department all across the Lou this week.
Mirinda Cox, owner of Majestic Maintenance & Construction, looked fabulous Sunday afternoon as she wed entrepreneur Walter Johnson, most recently proprietor of Krāv, a clothing store in Old North St. Louis.
This relationship flew under a lot of folks’ radars, but I kept a close watch as the two stepped away from the city and exchanged vows at Palmas Del Mar Beach Club in Puerto Rico, surrounded by a small group of friends and family. The Bride’s family went all out for their baby girl – and they haven’t stopped, because they will host a large reception next month at Windows on Washington. The groom kept it classic in A sandy suit, and the new Mrs. Johnson looked like a Greek goddess.
Mr. and Mrs. Ondray Wells were on hand along with 50 of the couples’ family and friends to watch Mirinda walk down the aisle with her father by her side, rocking his white Converse to match the grooms’ attire. The Johnsons are looking forward to expanding their family right away.
I’ve never seen Makeda Crane without a smile on her face – and her personality lights up any room. But these days she is shining even brighter since Teddy Blackett proposed while the two were on vacation in Punta Cana a few weeks back. The two have been a couple for the past three years.
So ladies, when you see Mr. B. Free out taking pictures, pretend like you were raised right and are respectful, because the native New Yorker is off the market. The nuptials are set for the fall of 2015.
Speaking of respect, attorney Jermaine Wooten deserves plenty for opening the doors to his new posh offices. He held an open house Friday that was filled with men in tailored suits and women who couldn’t keep their eyes off them.
Tonia Harris, who keeps The Legal Solution Group in order, was on hand ensuring everyone knew they were ready for new business at the new North County location. SLPS school board member Susan Jones was there toting her new baby girl – and she didn’t let that stop her from working the room. Law bosses Leslie Broadnax and Wesley Bell both did a walkthrough. Developer Ken Hutchinson was there to support his longtime friends Tonia and Jermaine.
I did miss seeing my favorite attorney Michael Walton, who has been tastefully rocking the Common beard these days. But his was an excused absence, because he was busy getting things together for the Annual Mound City Bar Association Scholarship dinner – which I hear went extremely well.
Majic 100.3 FM’s Tammie Holland was the hostess with the most last Thursday evening as Macy’s at the Galleria held a VIP All White Party to highlight all the new trends in summer fashion. And I’m so glad that MOST everyone understood that white does not mean eggshell, ivory, cream, corn silk, bone or light beige.
For those who didn’t, Macy’s new personal shopper Gail was on hand to make sure everyone knew who to get summer ready with – colors included. Tammie was looking absolutely fabulous – including her “bombshell blonde” platinum hair color – but Macy’s store manager Rob Franklin stole the show with his rendition of Vanilla Ice’s early ‘90s hip-hop guilty pleasure “Ice Ice Baby.”
But my focus quickly shifted to Gina Cheatman who served me style and tea and even had the nerve to do an outfit change.
I’m not sure St. Louis is ready for Cheatman, who is a cast member of “BAPS,” the newest St. Louis reality show set to air later this month on The Lifetime Network. I wouldn’t call her (or any grown woman, for that matter) a princess, but it’s clear she doesn’t need to prove her pedigree – unlike others who are on a personal campaign all around town.
I’m doing my research on the “BAPS” cast, since the question that I’m getting most is “who are they?” I hope the show doesn’t turn into one big Jack and Jill nightmare.
With the St. Louis sun beaming down, make sure you catch the shade I’m serving online at stlamerican.com and stay connected with me on social media @theSTLsuite for a healthy serving of Tea & Crumpets.
