Becky + Jim – Five Oaks Lodge – One year ago

Becky and Jim’s kids were calling each other “brother” and “sister” even before the two united their families in a simply lovely ceremony at Five Oaks Lodge in Jenks. The lodge was the perfect spot for their intimate gathering of family and friends. Tables covered in green and black cloths and hurricane lamps were set for the reception at one end, while everyone gathered to see the couple exchange vows in front of the massive rustic fireplace at the other end.

Becky and Jim each have three children, and they all took part in the ceremony. After some photos of their newly combined family, Becky and Jim snuggled close for some pics of just the two of them. They needed no prodding _ all that happy gazing into each other’s eyes and sweet kissing came naturally. I’m not sure they wanted to leave that closeness to get back inside to the party!

The feast set by Five Oaks, however, was a great enticement. Young Evan made sure a chocolate fountain got plenty of use before dinner. The dinner buffet was delicious! Five Oaks’ catering always tastes as good as it looks. After dinner, the newlyweds sliced into a polka-dot, ribbon-wrapped cake from Ann’s Bakery.

The kids helped lead the dancing when the DJ from Oklahoma City’s M&M Productions started cranking out fast-moving tunes. Later, the couple’s girls danced with Jim and the boys took turns dancing with Becky. And that’s how I left them. Everyone dancing, everyone smiling. Congratulations Jim and Becky on your new life together! _ Kelly