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The sledders had gone home, and the quiet of the snowy day had settled on the park where I met Al and Jenna. It was cold, really cold, but i don’t think they noticed much. The wind blew. Leaves fell lightly down onto the snow. They laughed and snuggled close and kept each other warm. We were there to take pictures, of course, but it’s nice when a couple can seem to forget that, even in the cold.
They had their first date at a pumpkin patch. They got engaged on the Fourth of July. They plan to say “I do” in September. Holding each other’s frozen hands, it was obvious that a snowy day in winter was the perfect day to be in love. _ Kelly
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An outdoor coffee bar helped fuel the evening, along with the DJ from Lionsroad who kept the dance floor hopping. Bridal Garden provided the sweet bouquets, Catering Connection served up dinner and Icing on the Top created a lovely lacy, ribbon-wrapped cake. Event planner Erica Scott, of Erica Weddings, kept things running smoothly (and even came to the rescue with needle and thread!) A toast by Ryan’s brother had everyone roaring, but the unforgettable show-stopper was an all-out tribute sung by Laura’s sisters. There were a lot of hugs exchanged and a lot of happy tears wiped away as Laura and Ryan headed off in a shower of sparklers. We wish this sweet couple the best and are so glad to have been part of their awesome celebration! ~ Kelly .jpg "Blog Collage-1390943750624")
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Hanging on the church door was a chalkboard sign that pronounced the establishment of Chapman and Shelby’s union. But I think their sweet way of laughing with their heads together after the ceremony spoke even more clearly of their special bond.
Their wedding took place on a beautiful, unusually heat-free August evening. Their ceremony came in the traditional elegance at First United Methodist Church in downtown Tulsa and was followed by a reception at the magnificently rustic Five Oaks Lodge in Jenks. The lodge was decorated with lanterns and mason jars and flowers from the Bridal Garden. One of the lanterns was particularly special _ a gift etched by Chapman for Shelby. Icing on the Top made the cake and DJ Connections kept the dance floor busy.
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I think about the special moments I saw _ the way Shelby’s mother, Michele, held her daughter for a minute and just gazed at her in her gown, the way the bride jumped into her father’s arms after their fun father-daughter dance, Chapman’s happy, laughing face when he and Shelby had a few minutes to themselves after the ceremony, the pride as Chapman’s uncle gave the couple a special toast, their absolute joy as they rushed into the night together. Congratulations to these two on a wonderful beginning!
_ Kelly
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Brittany and Ryan’s wedding at Bridle Creek Ranch near Sperry was simply adorable in so many ways. From the vintage decor that suited the log lodge perfectly to Ryan’s tears when he saw his beautiful bride for the first time, it was sweet way for a couple to begin their lives together. I can’t believe they are fast approaching their one-year anniversary!
Brittany made sure there were lots of great decorative details. Black and white photos strung down the wall showed how their lives began and then came together. Tabletops featured old books inscribed with love notes and charming bouquets from The French Bouquet’s Petite Fleur in antique bottles. The couple made their own photo booth with lots of funny handheld props.
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The ceremony took place on a hillside just behind the lodge. Ryan’s happy tears and Brittany’s joyful smile made the pretty surroundings all the better. Bridle Creek Ranch offered a stunning background for the couple’s first stroll as newlyweds. The sunlight streaking across the Osage hills wrapped them in a glow as warm and happy as their shared embraces.
At the reception, guests enjoyed delicious eats by Michael’s Catering and cake from A Sweet Success. The delicate three-tiered white wedding cake faced some serious competition for attention, though, from the groom’s cake, a perfectly edible replica of the Millenium Falcon from Star Wars. DJ Jason Casey kept everyone on the dance floor until late into the night.
In a stolen moment, Brittany and Ryan shared a quiet dance alone outside, under the stars and a canopy of string lights. We were there to capture it. But they were so wrapped up in each other, I don’t think they noticed us much at all. Congratulations to this couple for their first year and all the years to come! _ Kelly
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