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A Mad Hatter WeddingAnnalisa and Sean ............................................................. 8

Cover BrideWI interviews our charming bride Rachel ..........................26

Chandelier and Sofa Amid The PinesShay and Bill ...................................................................48

Just Married TipsLauren shares wedding advice ..........................................55

Debbie’s TipEtiquette tips ................................................................. 56Wedding party tips ......................................................... 46

Flea Market AdventuresFind your treasure ...........................................................64

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A nnalisa and Sean’s

THE MAD HATTER MEETS ALICE IN WONDERLAND“We’re all mad here”, says the Cheshire Cat

Extraordinary Whimsical WeddingAnnalisa and Sean share many interests that fueled their desire for a wedding that was both unusual and beautiful. They share a common interest in board games, video games and entertaining. As a photographer, Annalisa has an eye for the unique and their wedding was a whimsical confection of fun and fantasy based on Lewis Carroll’s classic book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

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The bride wore a gorgeous strapless silk gown with a sweetheart neckline. She was

adorned with a soft, tulle train lightly embellished with jewels. She wore a birdcage

veil and attached a vintage brooch for a statement piece. Her garter held special

meaning to her as it was made from her mother’s wedding dress lace. The groom

wore a linen colored tuxedo, a brown vest, and a natty blue striped bowtie.

a floral cake st and… how creat ive!

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Get ready to fall in love with all the special flourishes that this wedding features.

From the lovely antique needlepoint to teapots filled with beautiful vibrant flow-

ers, the wedding became somewhat of a fairytale to all that attended. Topsy turvy

polka dotted cakes and cupcakes atop vintage cake stands. Antique teacups. Toast

and jam at each table. An elegant wedding cake in green with pink flowers that

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lighted up. Ceramic white rabbits.

Marriage manuals from the 1880’s

and so much more fabulous décor.

Guests typed well wishes and

advice on an old Corona typewriter

found at an antique store - messag-

es that they will always treasure and

hold dear. Annalisa and Sean’s goal

was for everyone to celebrate and

have an enchanted evening. They

wanted it to be fun and relaxed and

for everyone to enjoy the party. We

say, “How could they not”?

The reception rocked on with an

eclectic mix of music and food. The

music ranged from a philharmonic

string quartet to the Flaming Lips

to Arcade Fire. There were lots of

fun foods but the stars of the show

were the “to die for” cakes and

sweets.


And, the romance? Annalisa says when

they opened the doors and she saw her

future husband smiling and waiting on

her, she knew she was going to have a

blessed future with the love of her life.

The happy couple left the reception amid

sparklers and friends cheering as they

climbed into a classic vintage Jaguar

and they were whisked away to live….

Happily Ever After…..


...and they were whisked away

t o live….Happily

Ever A ft er…..

a t ime to love

Happy 1 stA nniversary

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We love proposal stories! How did Kevin propose?Kevin asked me to get dressed up for a company business dinner but before we left, he surprised me with a picture book he had made depicting pictures of the 7 months we dated. The last picture was an empty ring box. He then got down on one knee and pro-posed…of course, I said yes! Instead of going to a company dinner, Kevin took me to a wonderful, romantic restaurant for dinner to celebrate.

Rachel, please tell us about your wed-ding.We wanted a low key, relaxed wed-ding, preferably in a wonderful, old barn with lots of character. After searching high and low, we found the perfect place for our wedding and reception. The old, weathered wood and rock were just want we wanted and our pictures were amazing.

What about those great cowboy boots…The girls wore boots at the recep-tion so they could really “kick up their heels”! After I saw the front of the barn, I knew I wanted a picture of all of us in front of the doors, so I asked each of my girls to buy a pair of boots. We aren’t “cowgirls” but we all went to OSU or live in Texas, so we love our boots!

The bridesmaids all have on different dresses in a lovely shade of pale pink. How did you decide on your colors and styles?My girls are such varying sizes, I knew one style would never work for everyone….and really, I didn’t want all matchy- matchy. I wanted something soft, pretty and baby pink in a style that complemented the different body types. I used a soft green accent color. I loved how they looked, especially those boots!

Rachel and KevinA SURPRISE PROPOSAL, AN ELEGANT DINNER

AND A BARN WEDDING!

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What was in the cute mason jars that you made?We wanted something to go with the style of our wedding, so my fiancée bought 200 pounds of trail mix and we filled and decorated the mason jars for our guests. It was such a fun project for both of us to share. In fact, Kevin, was there helping throughout the planning process.

What was the first song you danced to as husband and wife?Georgia by Willie Nelson. A slow, romantic song…and just right for our kind of wedding.

What kind of food did you serve at the reception?Bar-B-Q, of course! It was perfect for a barn reception. It was a casual buffet. Everyone seemed to have a great time and enjoy themselves.

You had a “Gut Pack” station? What is this?LOL, it does sound weird but basi-cally, it is a chili pie station. Kevin went to Baylor and “Gut Packs” are a pretty big deal in Waco, TX. It ended up being a big hit at the wedding.

And, finally…the honeymoon?We got married on Saturday and left for a wonderful trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican on Monday. We enjoyed the extra few days to unpack, get organized and catch our breath. The honeymoon was fabulous!Looks we Love….Yee Haw! We love those boots!

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SELECTING YOUR BRIDAL PARTY

This process should not be taken lightly. First, you need to make a list

of possible attendants. Consider the duration of the friendship, is it one

that will last as your life continues to change. Do they share the same

values and ideas about relationships and marriage as you and your

future husband? Will they have the time available to shop with you,

attend parties for you and can they take off work to be with you for the

rehearsal day and the entire wedding day? Finally, don’t forget to discuss

their financial responsibility with them. If they are paying for their

attire, shoes, jewelry, hair, make-up or a day at the spa, they need to

know what that total expenses will be. I often hear from bridesmaids

that are put in an uncomfortable position because they don’t have the

money to buy their attire, buy a wedding gift and help host a party.

Be considerate and thoughtful. Enjoy!

Shay and Bill’sRUSTIC AND VERY CHARMING WEDDING

Shay and Bill wanted the beauty of the outdoors as a setting for their marriage

vows. They exchanged their vows under the tall, whispering pines and a bril-

liant blue sky at a local winery and added many of their own touches to make

their marriage a day of many special memories.


Shay has long wanted to have a

vintage-y, rustic and country chic

feel to her wedding. The couple’s

friend Natalie, a wedding stylist,

incorporated a vintage chandelier

and yellow country French sofa as

a backdrop. Shay and Bill instant-

ly fell in love with the look Natalie

created and knew their photog-

rapher, HaleyG, would be able to

capture some unique memories of

their wedding.

Among her many flea market

finds, Shay found her clock at

a thrift store and gave it a new

life! When she spotted it, it was

scarred and scratched, but Shay

saw it’s potential. A few dollars

later, yellow paint, and some

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antiquing and Shay had a timepiece

to be proud of for one of her center-

pieces.

The officiant of the wedding

strummed the guitar, providing

wonderful background music for

their guests. As the wedding party

walked in, he played one of Shay’s

favorite songs, “I Will not Take my

Love Away” by Matt Wertz, while

his wife sang the lyrics. As Shay

walked down the aisle, Bill’s 3 year

old son, Mikey, yelled “You look so

handsome, Mama!”. Shay says it

was “priceless” and will remember

it forever.

Looks we love: the sweets table,

the floor monogram, happy children,

vineyard weddings.

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My soon to be husband was

being deployed so we had less than

4 months to arrange for our wed-

ding. It can be done! First and

foremost, when in a time con-

straint, I suggest finding a venue

that has package options. This is

a stress reliever and time saver as

they do most of the work for you.

Creekside Wedding Chapel took

care of the caterer, supplied the DJ,

arranged for the cake, décor, pastor

and many other details. They were

wonderful! All we had to do was

find a florist and photographer.

I made our guest book as a scrapbook of past photos so guests were able to

sign their names and write messages.

I suggest a photo booth. It is fun and everyone loves having their pictures

taken. It is a memento that they can take home and remember the fun.

Finally, you need to take the time to enjoy yourself throughout the pro-

cess. It can get very overwhelming with all the decisions and hav-

ing other people weigh in with their own opinions. While they are

appreciated, ultimately it is your wedding and you have to be happy with

your choices.

Have a wonderful wedding!

Lauren

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Thank you notes are essential. It’s not proper to invite people, accept a gift and not respond with a hand written thank you. This means no emails, texts or phone calls to offer thanks. Snap a photo of each gift and the enclosed card as you receive them so you have thoroughly documented each gift.

Write (and I did not say - type) the thank you notes as the gifts arrive. After your honeymoon, create a plan and divide the list so that you and your husband can write a set amount each night.

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YOU FOUND IT...

You’re a girl who knows what she wants, sets out to get it and a flea market is

right down your alley. Antique quilt table toppers? Flea markets. Something

out of the ordinary for ring bearer pillows? Flea markets. Crocheted gloves or

embroidered hanky’s? Find those at Flea markets, too!

Make this the wedding you have dreamed of …do it your way and love the

results!

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BRIDESMAID DRESSES 63 Cynthia Sews ..................... 405-282-6043 IFC The Bridal Boutique.......... 405-801-3377

CAKES, CANDIES & SWEETS 63 Johnnie’s Sweet Creations ............................................ 405-616-3255 57 Rosebeary’s Designs ......... 405-282-0188

CATERING 63 Cafe Do Brazil ................... 405-525-9779 54 Faculty House ................... 405-235-8212 58 Johnny Carino’s ................ 405-830-6306 60 Ned’s Catering .................. 405-810-0208 32 Running Wild Catering .... 405-751-0688 38 Spirits A Go-Go ................ 405-650-0416

CHAIR COVERS 22 Soiree Party & Event Rentals ............................................ 405-613-8542 40 Sweetheart Linens ............ 405-227-7211 57 The French Tulip .............. 405-948-3330

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CHAPELS AND WEDDINGS 36 Ashland Gardens ............... 405-670-9333 32 Boulevard Chapel .............. 405-340-3633 63 Cafe Do Brazil ................... 405-525-9779 42 Coles Garden..................... 405-478-1529

33 Creekside Chapel & Gardens ............................................ 405-330-8797 23 Dominion House .............. 405-282-7789 IFC EVE Center ....................... 405-813-0009 54 Faculty House ................... 405-235-8212 44 Festivities .......................... 405-262-6052 2 Hamilton Event Center .... 405-608-0342 18 I Cross My Heart Chapel .. 405-390-5683 54 Milestones Chapel ............ 405-872-3426 63 Overholser Mansion ......... 405-525-5325 24 Palace Event Center .......... 405-350-7438 58 Quail Creek Country Club ............................................ 405-286-6714 35 Redbud Room ................... 405-282-7070 59 River Oaks Golf Club ............................................ 405-771-5800 41 Rose Briar Place ................ 405-603-7673 20 Rosebrook Vineyards ....... 405-361-9821 41 Rose Creek ........................ 405-330-8220 72 Sand Plum Event Center ... 405-282-7070 25 The Chateau ...................... 405-350-7438 37 The Gardens ...................... 405-670-8110 34 The Pulse of OKC ............. 405-740-6142 62 Thunderbird Chapel ......... 405-329-4848 BC UCO Nigh Ballroom ......... 405-974-2358 4 Walnut Creek Chapel ....... 405-728-9400

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LIGHTING 43 Innovative Event Solutions ............................................ 405-286-1254 43 Toucan Productions ......... 405-943-9036

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PHOTO BOOTH 34 Amazing You Photo Booth ............................................ 405-837-6217 7 Pics 2 Remember .............. 405-283-0110

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RECEPTION SITES 36 Ashland Gardens ............... 405-670-9333 32 Boulevard Chapel .............. 405-340-3633 63 Cafe Do Brazil ................... 405-525-9779 42 Coles Garden .................. 405-478-1529 33 Creekside Chapel & Gardens ............................................ 405-330-8797 23 Dominion House .............. 405-282-7789 IFC EVE Center ....................... 405-813-0009 54 Faculty House ................... 405-235-8212 44 Festivities .......................... 405-262-6052 2 Hamilton Event Center .... 405-608-0342 18 I Cross My Heart Chapel .. 405-390-5683 54 Milestones Chapel ............ 405-872-3426 63 Overholser Mansion ......... 405-525-5325 24 Palace Event Center .......... 405-350-7438 58 Quail Creek Country Club ............................................ 405-286-6714 35 Redbud Room ................... 405-282-7070 59 River Oaks Golf Club ........ 405-771-5800 41 Rose Briar Place ................ 405-603-7673 20 Rosebrook Vineyards ....... 405-361-9821 62 Rose Creek ........................ 405-330-8220 72 Sand Plum Event Center ... 405-282-7070 25 The Chateau ...................... 405-350-7438 37 The Gardens ...................... 405-670-8110 34 The Pulse of OKC ............ 405-740-6142 62 Thunderbird Chapel ......... 405-329-4848 BC UCO Nigh Ballroom ......... 405-974-2358 4 Walnut Creek Chapel ....... 405-640-5597

REHEARSAL DINNER SITES 63 Cafe Do Brazil ................... 405-525-9779 54 Faculty House ................... 405-235-8212 58 Quail Creek Country Club ............................................ 405-286-6714 61 Rose Creek ........................ 405-330-8220

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