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WI Features
A Mad Hatter WeddingAnnalisa and Sean ............................................................. 8
Cover BrideWI interviews our charming bride Rachel ..........................26
Chandelier and Sofa Amid The PinesShay and Bill ...................................................................48
Just Married TipsLauren shares wedding advice ..........................................55
Debbie’s TipEtiquette tips ................................................................. 56Wedding party tips ......................................................... 46
Flea Market AdventuresFind your treasure ...........................................................64
WI Resource GuideHand-picked vendors just for you......................................69
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A nnalisa and Sean’s
THE MAD HATTER MEETS ALICE IN WONDERLAND“We’re all mad here”, says the Cheshire Cat
Extraordinary Whimsical WeddingAnnalisa and Sean share many interests that fueled their desire for a wedding that was both unusual and beautiful. They share a common interest in board games, video games and entertaining. As a photographer, Annalisa has an eye for the unique and their wedding was a whimsical confection of fun and fantasy based on Lewis Carroll’s classic book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
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The bride wore a gorgeous strapless silk gown with a sweetheart neckline. She was
adorned with a soft, tulle train lightly embellished with jewels. She wore a birdcage
veil and attached a vintage brooch for a statement piece. Her garter held special
meaning to her as it was made from her mother’s wedding dress lace. The groom
wore a linen colored tuxedo, a brown vest, and a natty blue striped bowtie.
a floral cake st and… how creat ive!
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Get ready to fall in love with all the special flourishes that this wedding features.
From the lovely antique needlepoint to teapots filled with beautiful vibrant flow-
ers, the wedding became somewhat of a fairytale to all that attended. Topsy turvy
polka dotted cakes and cupcakes atop vintage cake stands. Antique teacups. Toast
and jam at each table. An elegant wedding cake in green with pink flowers that
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lighted up. Ceramic white rabbits.
Marriage manuals from the 1880’s
and so much more fabulous décor.
Guests typed well wishes and
advice on an old Corona typewriter
found at an antique store - messag-
es that they will always treasure and
hold dear. Annalisa and Sean’s goal
was for everyone to celebrate and
have an enchanted evening. They
wanted it to be fun and relaxed and
for everyone to enjoy the party. We
say, “How could they not”?
The reception rocked on with an
eclectic mix of music and food. The
music ranged from a philharmonic
string quartet to the Flaming Lips
to Arcade Fire. There were lots of
fun foods but the stars of the show
were the “to die for” cakes and
sweets.
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And, the romance? Annalisa says when
they opened the doors and she saw her
future husband smiling and waiting on
her, she knew she was going to have a
blessed future with the love of her life.
The happy couple left the reception amid
sparklers and friends cheering as they
climbed into a classic vintage Jaguar
and they were whisked away to live….
Happily Ever After…..
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...and they were whisked away
t o live….Happily
Ever A ft er…..
a t ime to love
Happy 1 stA nniversary
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We love proposal stories! How did Kevin propose?Kevin asked me to get dressed up for a company business dinner but before we left, he surprised me with a picture book he had made depicting pictures of the 7 months we dated. The last picture was an empty ring box. He then got down on one knee and pro-posed…of course, I said yes! Instead of going to a company dinner, Kevin took me to a wonderful, romantic restaurant for dinner to celebrate.
Rachel, please tell us about your wed-ding.We wanted a low key, relaxed wed-ding, preferably in a wonderful, old barn with lots of character. After searching high and low, we found the perfect place for our wedding and reception. The old, weathered wood and rock were just want we wanted and our pictures were amazing.
What about those great cowboy boots…The girls wore boots at the recep-tion so they could really “kick up their heels”! After I saw the front of the barn, I knew I wanted a picture of all of us in front of the doors, so I asked each of my girls to buy a pair of boots. We aren’t “cowgirls” but we all went to OSU or live in Texas, so we love our boots!
The bridesmaids all have on different dresses in a lovely shade of pale pink. How did you decide on your colors and styles?My girls are such varying sizes, I knew one style would never work for everyone….and really, I didn’t want all matchy- matchy. I wanted something soft, pretty and baby pink in a style that complemented the different body types. I used a soft green accent color. I loved how they looked, especially those boots!
Rachel and KevinA SURPRISE PROPOSAL, AN ELEGANT DINNER
AND A BARN WEDDING!
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What was in the cute mason jars that you made?We wanted something to go with the style of our wedding, so my fiancée bought 200 pounds of trail mix and we filled and decorated the mason jars for our guests. It was such a fun project for both of us to share. In fact, Kevin, was there helping throughout the planning process.
What was the first song you danced to as husband and wife?Georgia by Willie Nelson. A slow, romantic song…and just right for our kind of wedding.
What kind of food did you serve at the reception?Bar-B-Q, of course! It was perfect for a barn reception. It was a casual buffet. Everyone seemed to have a great time and enjoy themselves.
You had a “Gut Pack” station? What is this?LOL, it does sound weird but basi-cally, it is a chili pie station. Kevin went to Baylor and “Gut Packs” are a pretty big deal in Waco, TX. It ended up being a big hit at the wedding.
And, finally…the honeymoon?We got married on Saturday and left for a wonderful trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican on Monday. We enjoyed the extra few days to unpack, get organized and catch our breath. The honeymoon was fabulous!Looks we Love….Yee Haw! We love those boots!
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Debbie’s Tips
SELECTING YOUR BRIDAL PARTY
This process should not be taken lightly. First, you need to make a list
of possible attendants. Consider the duration of the friendship, is it one
that will last as your life continues to change. Do they share the same
values and ideas about relationships and marriage as you and your
future husband? Will they have the time available to shop with you,
attend parties for you and can they take off work to be with you for the
rehearsal day and the entire wedding day? Finally, don’t forget to discuss
their financial responsibility with them. If they are paying for their
attire, shoes, jewelry, hair, make-up or a day at the spa, they need to
know what that total expenses will be. I often hear from bridesmaids
that are put in an uncomfortable position because they don’t have the
money to buy their attire, buy a wedding gift and help host a party.
Be considerate and thoughtful. Enjoy!
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Shay and Bill’sRUSTIC AND VERY CHARMING WEDDING
Shay and Bill wanted the beauty of the outdoors as a setting for their marriage
vows. They exchanged their vows under the tall, whispering pines and a bril-
liant blue sky at a local winery and added many of their own touches to make
their marriage a day of many special memories.
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Shay has long wanted to have a
vintage-y, rustic and country chic
feel to her wedding. The couple’s
friend Natalie, a wedding stylist,
incorporated a vintage chandelier
and yellow country French sofa as
a backdrop. Shay and Bill instant-
ly fell in love with the look Natalie
created and knew their photog-
rapher, HaleyG, would be able to
capture some unique memories of
their wedding.
Among her many flea market
finds, Shay found her clock at
a thrift store and gave it a new
life! When she spotted it, it was
scarred and scratched, but Shay
saw it’s potential. A few dollars
later, yellow paint, and some
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antiquing and Shay had a timepiece
to be proud of for one of her center-
pieces.
The officiant of the wedding
strummed the guitar, providing
wonderful background music for
their guests. As the wedding party
walked in, he played one of Shay’s
favorite songs, “I Will not Take my
Love Away” by Matt Wertz, while
his wife sang the lyrics. As Shay
walked down the aisle, Bill’s 3 year
old son, Mikey, yelled “You look so
handsome, Mama!”. Shay says it
was “priceless” and will remember
it forever.
Looks we love: the sweets table,
the floor monogram, happy children,
vineyard weddings.
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Just Married Tips from Metro Brides
Submit your Just Married Tips and help other local brides. Tips must be from just married brides and can be emailed to
Please include at least one photo, your name and wedding date, include a contact phone number that will not be published so that we can call you with additional questions.
My soon to be husband was
being deployed so we had less than
4 months to arrange for our wed-
ding. It can be done! First and
foremost, when in a time con-
straint, I suggest finding a venue
that has package options. This is
a stress reliever and time saver as
they do most of the work for you.
Creekside Wedding Chapel took
care of the caterer, supplied the DJ,
arranged for the cake, décor, pastor
and many other details. They were
wonderful! All we had to do was
find a florist and photographer.
I made our guest book as a scrapbook of past photos so guests were able to
sign their names and write messages.
I suggest a photo booth. It is fun and everyone loves having their pictures
taken. It is a memento that they can take home and remember the fun.
Finally, you need to take the time to enjoy yourself throughout the pro-
cess. It can get very overwhelming with all the decisions and hav-
ing other people weigh in with their own opinions. While they are
appreciated, ultimately it is your wedding and you have to be happy with
your choices.
Have a wonderful wedding!
Lauren
Just married
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Thank you notes are essential. It’s not proper to invite people, accept a gift and not respond with a hand written thank you. This means no emails, texts or phone calls to offer thanks. Snap a photo of each gift and the enclosed card as you receive them so you have thoroughly documented each gift.
Write (and I did not say - type) the thank you notes as the gifts arrive. After your honeymoon, create a plan and divide the list so that you and your husband can write a set amount each night.
Debbie’s Tips
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YOU FOUND IT...
You’re a girl who knows what she wants, sets out to get it and a flea market is
right down your alley. Antique quilt table toppers? Flea markets. Something
out of the ordinary for ring bearer pillows? Flea markets. Crocheted gloves or
embroidered hanky’s? Find those at Flea markets, too!
Make this the wedding you have dreamed of …do it your way and love the
results!
FLEA MARKET FINDS FOR YOUR WEDDING!
Where?
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A Cinderella cake t opper
dress your girls in vint age hats
Everything grows better with love
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a sweet ring bearer’s pillow
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ALTERATIONS 63 Cynthia Sews ..................... 405-282-6043
BACHELORETTE & BRIDAL PARTIES 22 Nothing But Class Women’s Fitness ............................................ 405-341-9112
BRIDAL ACCESSORIES 38 Madeline Elizabeth Couture ............................................ 405-818-6533 IFC The Bridal Boutique.......... 405-801-3377
BRIDESMAID DRESSES 63 Cynthia Sews ..................... 405-282-6043 IFC The Bridal Boutique.......... 405-801-3377
CAKES, CANDIES & SWEETS 63 Johnnie’s Sweet Creations ............................................ 405-616-3255 57 Rosebeary’s Designs ......... 405-282-0188
CATERING 63 Cafe Do Brazil ................... 405-525-9779 54 Faculty House ................... 405-235-8212 58 Johnny Carino’s ................ 405-830-6306 60 Ned’s Catering .................. 405-810-0208 32 Running Wild Catering .... 405-751-0688 38 Spirits A Go-Go ................ 405-650-0416
CHAIR COVERS 22 Soiree Party & Event Rentals ............................................ 405-613-8542 40 Sweetheart Linens ............ 405-227-7211 57 The French Tulip .............. 405-948-3330
CHAMPAGNE AND BEVERAGES 19 Pancho’s Liquortown ........ 405-721-7351 38 Spirits A Go-Go ................ 405-650-0416
CHAPELS AND WEDDINGS 36 Ashland Gardens ............... 405-670-9333 32 Boulevard Chapel .............. 405-340-3633 63 Cafe Do Brazil ................... 405-525-9779 42 Coles Garden..................... 405-478-1529
33 Creekside Chapel & Gardens ............................................ 405-330-8797 23 Dominion House .............. 405-282-7789 IFC EVE Center ....................... 405-813-0009 54 Faculty House ................... 405-235-8212 44 Festivities .......................... 405-262-6052 2 Hamilton Event Center .... 405-608-0342 18 I Cross My Heart Chapel .. 405-390-5683 54 Milestones Chapel ............ 405-872-3426 63 Overholser Mansion ......... 405-525-5325 24 Palace Event Center .......... 405-350-7438 58 Quail Creek Country Club ............................................ 405-286-6714 35 Redbud Room ................... 405-282-7070 59 River Oaks Golf Club ............................................ 405-771-5800 41 Rose Briar Place ................ 405-603-7673 20 Rosebrook Vineyards ....... 405-361-9821 41 Rose Creek ........................ 405-330-8220 72 Sand Plum Event Center ... 405-282-7070 25 The Chateau ...................... 405-350-7438 37 The Gardens ...................... 405-670-8110 34 The Pulse of OKC ............. 405-740-6142 62 Thunderbird Chapel ......... 405-329-4848 BC UCO Nigh Ballroom ......... 405-974-2358 4 Walnut Creek Chapel ....... 405-728-9400
CUSTOM WEDDING GOWN DESIGN 63 CynthiaSews ...................... 405-282-6043
DISC JOCKEYS 25 A+ Entertainment ............. 405-659-5930
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 43 Innovative Event Solutions ............................................ 405-286-1254 3 Magnolia Bliss ................... 405-615-4623 22 Soiree Party & Event Rentals ............................................ 405-613-8542 57 The French Tulip .............. 405-943-3330 43 Toucan Productions ......... 405-943-9036
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FLORAL 6 5th Ave Floral .................... 405-242-2793 34 Foster’s Flowers & Interiors ............................................ 405-749-8844 50 Paisley & Peonies .............. 405-265-1268 57 The French Tulip .............. 405-943-3330
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ICE SCULPTURES 2 Ideas in Ice......................... 405-495-4423
LIGHTING 43 Innovative Event Solutions ............................................ 405-286-1254 43 Toucan Productions ......... 405-943-9036
LIMOUSINES 46 King’s Limousine.............. 405-733-5466
MARRIAGE EDUCATION 57 Forever.FOR REAL .......... 877-435-8033
PHOTO BOOTH 34 Amazing You Photo Booth ............................................ 405-837-6217 7 Pics 2 Remember .............. 405-283-0110
PHOTOGRAPHY 57 Absolutely Affordable ....... 405-623-7925 3 Amanda Zabrocki .............. 405-365-1866 56 Art By Kriea ....................... 405-812-2766 7 Haley G Photo ................... 405-620-6713 46 Jenni Woods Photography ............................................ 405-513-2060 40 LG Photography ................ 405-535-0615 39 Sherry Lynch Photography ............................................ 405-843-1977 18 Stubbs Photo By Kim ........ 405-615-5126
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RECEPTION SITES 36 Ashland Gardens ............... 405-670-9333 32 Boulevard Chapel .............. 405-340-3633 63 Cafe Do Brazil ................... 405-525-9779 42 Coles Garden .................. 405-478-1529 33 Creekside Chapel & Gardens ............................................ 405-330-8797 23 Dominion House .............. 405-282-7789 IFC EVE Center ....................... 405-813-0009 54 Faculty House ................... 405-235-8212 44 Festivities .......................... 405-262-6052 2 Hamilton Event Center .... 405-608-0342 18 I Cross My Heart Chapel .. 405-390-5683 54 Milestones Chapel ............ 405-872-3426 63 Overholser Mansion ......... 405-525-5325 24 Palace Event Center .......... 405-350-7438 58 Quail Creek Country Club ............................................ 405-286-6714 35 Redbud Room ................... 405-282-7070 59 River Oaks Golf Club ........ 405-771-5800 41 Rose Briar Place ................ 405-603-7673 20 Rosebrook Vineyards ....... 405-361-9821 62 Rose Creek ........................ 405-330-8220 72 Sand Plum Event Center ... 405-282-7070 25 The Chateau ...................... 405-350-7438 37 The Gardens ...................... 405-670-8110 34 The Pulse of OKC ............ 405-740-6142 62 Thunderbird Chapel ......... 405-329-4848 BC UCO Nigh Ballroom ......... 405-974-2358 4 Walnut Creek Chapel ....... 405-640-5597
REHEARSAL DINNER SITES 63 Cafe Do Brazil ................... 405-525-9779 54 Faculty House ................... 405-235-8212 58 Quail Creek Country Club ............................................ 405-286-6714 61 Rose Creek ........................ 405-330-8220
SPA AND SALON 40 Stephanie Renee ............... 405-496-3320
TRAVEL & HONEYMOON 58 Michelle’s Destinations .... 405-360-4482
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