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Lauren + Brian

Lauren and Brian have a beautiful love story _ one that came together over distance and time. Their wedding at Holy Family Cathedral and reception at the Mayo Hotel was a glamorous yet intimate occasion that told it perfectly. By the end of the night, it literally brought together all of their closest friends and family in a giant group hug.

Lauren, her long blond locks flowing, and her bridesmaids in strapless black gowns cut a picture of Hollywood glam strutting in front of the Mayo. Donetta had a blast snapping Brian and his fun-loving groomsmen, made up of his five brothers and best friend.

The Crystal Ballroom at the Mayo glowed in candlelight with tables elegantly topped in black. Each was set with towering bouquets of roses and hydrangeas by the French Bouquet and a special gift from Lauren _ toothbrush, paste and floss in a classy black bag. She is an orthodontist, after all!

The Oklahoma City band, Zoom City, made the dance floor irresistible, cranking out a full spectrum of classic rock tunes. Things got lively and then turned simply lovely at the end of the night, when the crowd spontaneously circled around Lauren and Brian as they slow danced. Before it turned into a riotous group hug, quite a few people had tears in their eyes, including me. _ Kelly

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Miranda + Matthew – Married Today!

Not everyone can pull off classic style _ that perfect combination of timeless cut and dress (and knowing how to wear it) that makes a person, not just their clothes, really stand out. Somehow, though, both Matt and Miranda can do it.
 
What a beautiful pair they made on the streets of downtown Tulsa a couple of weeks ago when we met for some engagement photos! They looked great standing in front of Arnie’s bar, as well as slow dancing in front of the elegant Mid-Continent Tower.
When they dashed out onto Boston Avenue for a kiss in the street, I felt like I was on the set of  “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” They so fit that scene. The great thing is they were just as natural hanging out at the park.
 
The photos, though, show something more than a great mutual sense of style. These two have a lot of fun together. They were in sync, even in those early moments of picture taking where everything can be a little uncomfortable and out of sync. I’m anticipating a wedding day (it’s fast approaching) that’s a classic too! _ Kelly
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Elise on her wedding day!

What a beautiful bride Elise makes! We tromped all over the grounds a few weeks ago at Post Oak Lodge where today’s wedding is taking place, and Elise looked absolutely gorgeous the entire time. I’m not sure I’ve ever met anyone more comfortable in a wedding gown! She could go from crazy laughing to natural elegance in a heartbeat. It was a perfect evening with a blue sky, green fields and low golden sunlight peeking through the trees. I had so much fun photographing Elise that I’ve been looking forward to this wedding day for weeks! Congratulations Elise and Andrew! _ Kelly

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Nadine + Jonathan

Nadine and Jonathan’s wedding at The Golf Club of Oklahoma was so much fun, it would be easy to forget to mention the most romantic and touching moment of the night. So here it is up front: The evening was calm, clear and beautiful but somewhat chilly on the green hillside just outside the clubhouse. Nadine looked absolutely stunning in her strapless gown, but she was shivering a bit.
Halfway through the ceremony, Jonathan looked at the pastor and asked for permission to pause for a second. He then took off his jacket and placed it around his bride’s shoulders to warm her up.  Then, with Jonathan in his shirt and Nadine in her bridal gown and his oversized jacket, they were ready to go on. Sometimes it’s the small things that really show how much you love someone!
The party was a blast. The Golf Club of Oklahoma is one of those places that always looks great, with its wide veranda and grand entrance hall. The club laid out a delicious buffet, and there were pretty wedding cupcakes after the cake-cutting for all. The DJ and a lively crowd kept the dance floor busy. Both Jonathan and Nadine, who changed into a fun feathery little dress, were right in the middle of it all night. They had been waiting for this wedding celebration for a long time,  and their faces were full of joy as they headed into the night _ on a golf cart with cans tied to the back. We wish this fun pair the best! _ Kelly

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Laura + Alex

Laura and Alex had a big surprise for friends and family who gathered at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City to celebrate their engagement. It wasn’t an engagement party at all. Laura and Alex were getting married then and there!

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.

The Skirvin’s ballroom looked magnificent, with towering tabletop bouquets and a grand head table lined with vases of twigs and soft lights by Tony Foss Flowers. Laura’s cascading bouquet from Tony Foss made for a lovely background for the couple’s rings from BC Clark. (The two, by the way, took the BC Clark’s “Pray for Rain” challenge seriously. You get back a big chunk of change from BC Clark if it rains on your wedding day. It did, sometime just after midnight. The only problem for Laura and Alex is that they couldn’t tell anyone it was their wedding day!) Donetta, Molly and I all had a fantastic time capturing Laura and Alex and their friends and family on the dance floor, moving to the music of the band, Hook. We were so glad to be in let in on this fantastic surprise wedding day! _ Kelly

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