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