We know from our years of bridal experience that details do make a difference. Our friendly, experienced and knowledgeable consultants offer service that is a cut above the rest because we want finding, purchasing, and accessorizing the dress to be special, enjoyable, and memorable. When you purchase your gown with us, we offer expert fashion advice, gown storage, complimentary pressing, and special pricing for mothers, bridesmaids, and tuxedos. Your options are endless with our wide array of styles, designers, and pricing. We have exclusive designers and custom options to make your gown truly unique. To finish your look, we offer exquisite handcrafted jewelry, headpieces, veils, belts, jackets, and more. At Simply Elegant, we help you from the moment you walk into our shop to your final alteration fitting. We take pride in our brides. Our designers: Allure Bridals, Alvina Valenta, Atelier Pronovias, Badgley Mischka, Blue by Enzoani, Casablanca Bridals, Enaura Bridal Couture, Enzoani, La Sposa by Pronovias, Olia Zavozina, Paloma Blanca
The Youth and Family Center serves children and families mostly living in the challenged St. Louis Park Place, Old North, Carr and Columbus Squares neighborhoods in the City of St. Louis' 5th Ward. In recent years, the Youth and Family Center has served nearly 4,400 youth and adults. The largest programs at the center of the Youth and Family Center’s mission are the Afterschool Program (Monday- Friday 2:30-6:30pm) and Teen Outreach Program (Tuesday-Thursday 4-5pm). These involve serving a snack and warm meal, tutoring/homework assistance, computer education, arts & crafts, sports teams, fitness and nutrition classes, and programs focusing on the development of self-esteem and life skills that prevent bullying, drug use, and teen pregnancy. The center offers both a Spring Break and Summer Day Camp experience that involve cultural outings and field trips. For the Afterschool Program contact Viola Oden at [email protected]. For Teen Club information contact Kayla Bryant at [email protected]. The center’s Jazzy Senior Program (Mondays and Thursdays 10-1pm) is designed to combat hunger while providing social interaction, health and wellness activities, and address end of life concerns for adults 55 years and older. Contact Sam Carpenter for information at [email protected]. The center supports a Sickle Cell Disease Awareness, Education, and Support Program as well. Contact Tanjila Bolden at [email protected] for more details. On behalf of the youth and families we serve, our staff, and board members, thank you for all of your support and donations.