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Courtney + Ryan

I point the camera in an engagement session and trust that it will find “it.” The connection. The love. The whole raison d’être for taking engagement photos in the first place. It shows up even in those moments at first when a couple might be feeling particularly awkward about putting their relationship on display. Maybe it’s when they laugh over the awkwardness. Or when they look into each other’s eyes and take comfort in the fact that those eyes comfort them more than any others. I snap. Love. Courtney and Ryan admitted before I took a single photo that they felt pretty uncomfortable getting their picture taken. But it didn’t matter. They leaned against walls and walked and held hands and kissed and, clearly, never stopped loving.

_ Kelly

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Danielle + Brian

Danielle and Brian’s wedding in June was a great reflection of lasting love: It was calm, cozy and full of closeness.
 
Their midday ceremony and reception at Post Oak Lodge really highlighted the versatility of the location. The lodge, set high in the Osage hills just north of downtown, is nestled amid a peaceful forest of oak. With the heat of summer already at full press in June, the two opted to keep everything indoors. The Aspen Room, serving as a small chapel, was filled with light from windows on two sides. The reception was set in the more spacious Evergreen Room, with its view of the sun-lit woods. Danielle was a super-organized bride and kept everyone on time. She was constantly smiling, too, even as she hurried to don her gown with its side-swept skirt and intricately beaded bodice.
About 50 of their close friends and family came to see them exchange vows. Afterward, they found a bountiful and delicious buffet lunch from the lodge’s chef awaiting them. The tables were set with hydrangea bouquets in twine-wrapped mason jars, creations of Flowergirls of Tulsa. Background music came courtesy of Brian’s brother and best man, Chris, and his Relevant Sound Company. The three-tiered cake, wearing modern dots and lacy squiggles, came from Reasor’s Bakery. The reception was relaxed and gave the couple plenty of time to circle the tables, chat with old friends and introduce each other to new friends. Through it all, Danielle and Brian radiated a happy calm. When we went outside for a few photos, they stood hand in hand, gazing at the scenery. “I could just stay here all day,” Danielle said. Her new husband smiled his contented agreement. Congratulations to this happy couple! _ Kelly
 
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Miranda + Cody

Miranda and Cody were married at Vesica Pisces Chapel in Claremore. If you’ve never been there then you’re in for a surprise as it is a little hidden beauty of a place. It was a gorgeous all in one venue with a chapel on one side and reception area on the other, perfect for the intimate affair that Miranda and Cody had designed. The landscaping was absolutely breathtaking and it was pleasantly placed right at the top of a hill in between a little “forest” of lush green trees. As soon as I drove up I knew it was going to be a wonderful night. When I walked in I was taken aback by the rich warm wood throughout and the vast picture windows covering as many walls as possible. It was simply lovely.

The couple had thought of everything and that truly made the night special. Every little detail screamed “Miranda and Cody,” from their unique rings found on a road trip to the fishbowl centerpieces that guests were able to take home to the hand made recipe books which included  many of the couple’s favorite recipes. The groom’s mother designed and created every single floral arrangement as well as hand tea-dyed the bride’s veil, which was the very same veil her mother wore on her wedding day.

One of the many incredible high points of the night included all the amazing dancing on the floor and the band that played them through it. Everyone seemed to be skilled ballroom dancers and twisted, twirled and turned their way across the floor. Miranda’s dad, uncle, as well as the groom were all part of the band. They played an eclectic mix of songs and making sure the include a few of Miranda’s favorite Sinatra songs. The toasts were comical as well as emotional and the cake was delicious! Finally the night capped off in a flurry of rose petals as the couple made their getaway in a Cooper exclaiming “We’re Sexy Married”

~Lauren

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Whitney + Michael

Whitney and Michael live in North Carolina and had to do some long-distance planning for their wedding at the Harwelden Mansion in Tulsa. As it turned out, everything came together beautifully.
It was an intimate gathering of family and friends who came to see these two exchange vows. Michael and Whitney opted to see each other before the ceremony, and both looked absolutely stunning as they turned for that first look. The form-fitting bodice on Whitney’s gown was set off by a long flowing train and a bold purple and white bouquet. Michael was dashing in a grey suit and pale grey tie. They hadn’t seen each other for a week, and both seemed so happy to wrap their arms around each other again. The reveal allowed us to get family photos finished before the ceremony and even some time to grab some super sweet shots of the two of them. They just had so much love in their eyes.
Whitney and Michael wrote their own vows, and exchanged them in a moving ceremony on the back terrace overlooking the Arkansas River. They had wanted to keep the details simple, knowing Harwelden’s own beauty would speak for itself. Tables were set inside with flower arrangements created by Michael’s aunt, Diana Montane, and wine bottles that topped small candles. Just Catering by Orr created a splendid and tasty buffet and Merritt’s Bakery designed the luscious cake. The groom’s cake was an awesome reproduction of a mid-century map of California, almost  something you would want to frame instead of eat.
The father-daughter dance and mother-son dance were so emotional, there were quite a few teary eyes in the room. But then, Jason Casey Productions pumped up the dance tunes and the party revved up with family, friends and everyone hitting the dance floor. It was a great celebration brought together with Whitney’s careful planning and was a beautiful way for these two to start their life together. Congratulations, Whitney and Michael! _ Kelly

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Lindsey + Isaac

Lindsey and Isaac had a beautiful wedding at First United Methodist Church and reception at Gilcrease Museum. But the best part of the whole celebration was watching these two make sure everyone else was having a great time. They warmly stopped to thank everyone throughout the night _ family, friends, servers, the band, us. Together. Separately. It was as if they were so in love, they had a lot of it to pass on to everyone around them. We all got to bask in the glow.
Before the ceremony, Lindsey gave her parents and future in-laws these wonderful embroidered handkerchiefs with messages that left everyone, well, reaching for a hankie. She was absolutely radiant in her strapless gown and its delicate layers of lace. Her bouquet from Toni’s Flowers was studded with deep green succulents. All of it, though, was outshone by her smile as she headed down the aisle and joined Isaac at the altar. Isaac’s brother and sister sang a duet so sweetly harmonious, you didn’t want the song to end. Then came the vows, the kiss, the beaming grand exit and a stolen kiss as the happy couple headed down a stairwell.

The gardens at the Thomas Gilcrease home were in full bloom as we stopped to take a few quick photos before Lindsey and Isaac made their grand entry at the reception. The Vista Room at Gilcrease offered an incredible view of the sunset over the Osage hills. A buffet held a five-tiered cake from Ludger’s and the tables were topped by Toni’s yellow and green flower arrangements, which were charmingly wrapped in bark or set atop stacks of wood cuttings. A program featuring the couple’s shared “H” initial proved a nice place to photograph their rings, which came from Moody’s.

The band, Identity Theft, came from Dallas and instantly revved up the dance floor with high-powered vocals. In fact, once the band started playing, the dance floor stayed busy all night. It wasn’t long before revelers were dancing in the mustaches and funny teeth featured at the couple’s photo booth. It all made for a crazy good time! Finally, Lindsey and Isaac’s friends and family sent them off in a flurry of rose petals. The last photo of the night was the back of a limo, the red tail lights lighting up a sign that read, “Just Married.” We wish this wonderful and gracious couple a lifetime of happiness together! _ Kelly

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