She broke the news to her suddenly-bridesmaids with a series of posters that ended with, “Surprise!” His friends suddenly found themselves turned into groomsmen, minus the stiff tuxes and plastic shoes. This calm and relaxed pair had wanted a low-key event and even their grandparents weren’t let in on the secret until it was time for Laura to walk down the aisle.

She was simply stunning in the beautiful form-fitting gown she pulled from its hiding place in a closet. Their faces were radiant and happy when they returned down the aisle as husband and wife. Alex kept stopping to kiss her as they headed out for some quick photos of just the two of them.

Lindsay and Aaron told me that they live in the country, or almost, but are sort of city people so they weren’t sure if they wanted urban or earthy photos, so we headed downtown and did a little of both. All day the sun had come in and out of the clouds, but storms were rolling in and right before our session began the clouds took over the sky. Although we were hoping that the sun would peek through just a little here and there, it ended up being perfect weather for our outdoor shoot at Centennial Park and then in the heart of downtown Tulsa. 

There was a warm breeze blowing and the smell of rain as Lindsay and Aaron strolled through the park hand in hand, laughing at each other and giggling at how “weird” it is to have a camera following you around. Although they said they were a little uncomfortable in front of the camera, they definitely didn’t show it. Maybe it was because they were so caught up in loving each other that it masked it. They were so playful and comfortable together and the ease with which they interacted was such a beautiful thing. It was refreshing to see two people enjoy each others company so completely, not take each too seriously and to just be together. I am so looking forward to their wedding in September and to share with them as they begin a new chapter of life.  – Lauren

It’s the way Ryan carries his future bride’s lip gloss in his pocket and rolls up his jeans to step into a slippery stream bed so she can jump into his arms. It’s Brittany throwing her arms around his neck and smiling, not because I asked her to, but because there’s happiness there. It’s the way they play outside the old Airstream trailer we found in a parking lot, knowing that their first home together will be the one they make traveling with a truck and a fifth wheel. _ Kelly

Five Oaks Lodge, as always, was absolutely beautiful pulling up the morning of the wedding, with fog was rolling off the pond behind lodge.  The Jessica and Ryan both looked absolutely amazing. 

The backdrop to the ceremony was gorgeous with views off the deck to the pond.  

The Five Oaks staff did an amazing job with the brunch with smoked ham, casseroles, and fresh fruit made for a beautiful spread to compliment the beautiful details of the reception hall. Toni’s Flowers provided fantastic arrangements, which peppered the room and highlighted the tasty cake Ann’s Bakery created for the event.

After the wedding it was outside for the fun sendoff. The beautiful colors were perfect for this fall wedding.  Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Walker!

Some of the best images from a wedding come from the moments surrounding the ceremony. Sure, the ceremony is what the day is all about, but a wedding is so much more than the legal/religious portion of the day. Claire knew this well. Right from our first conversation, it became clear that Claire knew what kind of wedding she wanted to have. From the reveal to the party, Claire’s wedding was personal and fun. 

The day started out Claire’s friend’s house on the brick paved streets of Claire’s childhood neighborhood, which made for a very sentimental reveal with the bride and groom.  Everyone, (the bride and groom, the wedding party, everyone) were so fun and up for anything when it came to photos. After the reveal it was off to the Marland Mansion for some fun shots of just the couple. 

The ceremony was held at the gorgeous Grace Episcopal Church.  Afterwards it was off to the the manion, which was decked to the nines thanks to the beautiful flowers from Carriage House Flowers. Affairs to Remember provided some amazing food for the reception and A Sweet Success lived up to its name with the gorgeous cake. 

The bride and groom had a photo booth set up which brought lots of laughs and great memories for the bride and groom as the photos were placed in a scrapbook for them to keep.  The family and guests were amazing in participating in the fun of the karaoke machine.  But nothing could compare to Claire’s rendition of “Bobby McGee!” What a truly personal and amazing night. 

The concept behind Simply White Photo is, well, simple. It’s the idea that every bride deserves stunning photos from her wedding…period.

Whether it’s a large and lavish affair, or intimate and elegant,  Simply White Photo has it covered. Don’t trust your memories to someone you found on some online list. This is what we do. This is our job. The photos you see on our website were shot by the same photographer(s) you’ll have on your wedding day. You will love your photos. We guarantee it!

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Happy three-month anniversary to Jennifer and Roc. The wonderful couple decided to get married outdoors, in the beauty of downtown Tulsa’a Centennial Park on a warm October evening. Their original plan was to shuffle the men and women back and forth from homes down south for pre-ceremony photos. The plan would have worked, but put a pretty big cramp on the time available. We suggested instead that they get rooms at the nearby Savoy hotel. Just across the street from the park the hotel sped up the process and allowed us to make up time when needed. 

The ceremony was bathed in the warm late afternoon light of an urban sunset. Beautiful colors and shadows danced across the patio overlooking the park as Jennifer and Roc were married. Later at the German Society, the couple danced the night away as family and friends joined in food and drink. Anne’s Bakery provided a beautiful cake to compliment PartyServe’s catering. DJ Connection had everyone dancing all night! 

Amanda and John and about 75 of their closest family and friends shared in a beautifully intimate wedding weekend at Post Oaks Lodge. Most of their family and friends came from out of town, staying at the lodge, to celebrate the gorgeous couple’s special day so they were able to not only spend a day together but a few. The wedding and reception simply capped off a weekend of festivities.

Amanda looked stunning in her wedding dress adorned with simple intricate pieces of lace on the bodice and a classic tiara. She and her attendants carried elegant bouquets of white roses and her adorable flower girl even donned a head wreath of roses. As Amanda made her appearance coming down the isle, John couldn’t hide his tears with her beauty and his excitement overcoming him with emotion. The ceremony  was officiated by Amanda’s father and was extremely special and personal, relating stories and personal messages to the bride and groom. To make it even more intimate John’s brother sang and played guitar for the couple’s special ceremony music.

After the ceremony everyone headed into the main room as Amanda and John and their bridal party were introduced and went straight into dancing and a delicious meal. As the couple danced their first dance you would have thought they were the only two people in the room. They were completely lost in each other and you could just see the love they shared was so strong and real. Moments like these make you realize that the vows  Amanda and John just took aren’t going to simply be words but a way of life for them, something so special and perfect! When their first song ended they snapped back to entertaining mode and made their way around the room greeting guests and enjoying all their company. Some quick photos outside really showcased Amanda’s beautiful dress and the ring John picked out from Israel Diamonds.

DJ Connection made sure there was lots of dancing and laughter throughout the evening. There were many experienced dancers on the floor all through the night swinging all over the floor and truly enjoying themselves. When the party had finally died down guest sent the newlyweds off in a flurry of bubbles and cheers. It was truly a magical evening.

We’ve had the pleasure of photographing Taylor and Eric literally from the start of their wedding process. We were there when Eric popped the question, for Taylor’s bridal session and then for the wedding. We knew Taylor and Eric’s wedding was going to be spectacular from start to finish. Every part was executed with great thought and purpose and no detail was missed. Their wedding and reception both were held at the Mayo Hotel as were the preceremony preparations. To begin the day the ladies had their hair and makeup done while sipping on Mimosa’s and sharing treats. There was conversation, music and laughter with an air of excitement amongst them as the time to get Taylor into her dress approached. Perfectly fitting to the grand affair being held, Taylor’s dress was extravagant and so elegant. Covered in lace and tulle, it took a team to get her into her dress and completely put together. But it was well worth the effort as Taylor made one of the most beautiful brides I have seen. To complete the ensemble of dress, jewelry and other accessories, Eric surprised Taylor with a gorgeous white gold and pearl bracelet which worked perfectly with her choice of other pearly bangles. While the girls assembled the guys enjoyed a few drinks and took in some football until it was time to come downstairs for the ceremony.

The ceremony was a stunning show of rich fall colors using flowing fabrics, romantic lighting and unique floral arrangements from Generation Flowers. As the bride walked down the isle everyone had to work hard to stifle their joyful tears. Taylor was a classic beauty making her way down to her groom, who grinned from ear to ear the whole time. Tears did manage to escape from the father of the bride as the bride and groom held hands sharing their vows and  love with each other. After the ceremony guest enjoyed cocktails and light hors d’ouevres with the wedding party escaped to the roof of the Mayo for some great photo ops. The night continued with dinner and lots of dancing, cake and great toasts. Icing on the Top provided a beautiful cake, while DJ Connection and Straight Shooter split time keeping the party rocking. 

To conclude the evening guests sent Taylor and Eric off in style with sparklers as they slipped into a gorgeous carriage. It was a great conclusion to a perfect day and the beginning of a bright future.

The priest who married Penny and Daniel said it best right after their ceremony, exclaiming,  “You have so many people who love you!” Indeed hundreds of family members and friends packed St. John Catholic Church in Bartlesville for their October 1st wedding and then joined them for an evening of fun at the nearby Hillcrest Country Club. With ten groomsmen and ten bridesmaids, ushers, ringbearers, flower girls, it was truly a wedding “party.” But in the middle of it, Penny and Daniel radiated calm. Even when they saw each other before the ceremony, with the sun glinting in on Penny’s stunning gown (blooming with cascades of fabric gathered like roses), it was with a sweet quietness. We moved the whole wedding party into Bartlesville’s historic downtown and played around for photos in the brick alleyways. What a fun group of people! And again, they were showing so much love for this pair. (And laughing pretty hard when a gigantic prehistoric-looking bug started dive-bombing the bouquets and scattering the bridesmaids.)

I’m guessing that when those who attended look back at Penny and Daniel’s ceremony, what they will remember most is Penny’s entrance and the bagpipes. When the familiar organ strains stopped and Victor Anderson of the Tulsa-based Anderson Pipe Band let the pipes sing, it was simply amazing. The organ joined in and as Victor headed down the aisle, the whole place reverberated with the wildness of the pipes and the smoothness of the organ. It was so moving, and then there in the middle of all that beautiful music came Penny on the arm of her brother, Troy.  People talked about it all night. Wow! That entrance left a lump in my throat. 

The country club made a stunning impression, too, with swaths of gauze and golden lights gathered up over the dance floor and bouquets by Flowerland on the tables. DJ Connections got people on their feet and a heavenly cake from Ludger’s made them sit down again, at least to grab a few bites before hitting the dance floor. It was a great party, especially when Penny’s sisters and brother had everyone laughing with their toasts and when Daniel’s fraternity brothers serenaded Penny on their knees. So many of Penny and Daniel’s friends talked about their admiration for this pair and their happiness in seeing them together. I’m glad that Josh and I got to be in on it, too. Congrats to you guys! _ Kelly