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Even though the day started off a little rocky with a major mix up by the hair salon, the day turned out to be all Lauren & Garrett had hoped and dreamed it would be. Since they’ve been friends for so many years and even dated back in high school, they were both confident that they’re meant to be together.

Lauren wore a beautiful strapless gown with lace bodice and Dupioni silk full skirt. There was a silk ribbon and bow at the waist but, the finishing touches were family heirlooms including a handkerchief and cross pendant attached to Lauren’s lucky pearls. Both the handkerchief and cross were her grandmother’s and had been worn by Lauren’s grandmother and mother at their weddings.

As the guys played video games and dressed at Lauren & Garrett’s new home, the girls got ready at the church, Eastminister Presbyterian Church. The girls wore black strapless dresses with thin hot pink ribbons tied in a bow at the waist to match Lauren’s dress. They carried stargazer lily and bright pink rose bouquets that were slightly smaller than Lauren’s. The men wore traditional black tuxes with hot pink ties, except for Garrett who wore a black vest and tie and Garrett’s nephew, Parker, the ring bearer, who wore a tux with tails and a hot pink tie.

Lauren’s mom did an outstanding job on the rest of the flowers at the church and the reception. As you entered the church, there were two tall vases on the guest book tables at each end of the foyer filled with stargazer lilies, roses and baby’s breath. The round tables held message note cards for guest to sign instead of the traditional guest book which Lauren plans to put in their wedding scrapbook. In the sanctuary, there were bright pink bows and lilies attached to each of the candle holders going down the main aisle, and on the three large candelabra’s at the front of the church.

As the church bells rang, the wedding started with Lauren’s friend, Evan, singing “I do”. As the couple lit the unity candle, Evan and Lauren’s sister, Lynn, sang another terrific song, “When I say I do”. After the wedding, the couple exited the church through the bubbles to the waiting trolley. Brett rode on the trolley with the couple and wedding party. On the way to the reception at Terradyne Country Club, they stopped at the Waterfront for a few pics by the lake.

The highlights at the reception were Lynn’s top 10 toast to the couple and the couple’s first dance. Lauren wrote a poem to Garrett, which Lauren’s brother, Paul, put to music and sang. We hope to get a copy to put on the blog for everyone to hear. It was so sweet and incredibly touching knowing Lauren had written it for Garrett. Lauren may have a future career as a songwriter if she gets tired of teaching fourth graders! We sure Garrett and Lauren wont mind us taking a minute to plug one of Garrett’s groomsmen’s, Andy’s, web page. Andy is a fellow photographer as well as a fireman, Garrett & Lauren have one of his landscape photos above their fireplace. To check out his fire and landscape pics go to www.andythomasphotos.com.

Lauren & Garrett, thank you to both you and your families for letting us be part of your special day. Our wish for you two is continue to “I will, I am, I can, I have & I do”!
~cheryl & brett

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Our red wedding weekend ended with Scott & Victoria’s wedding at Central Community Church’s chapel. After Kirk & Christi’s beautiful red wedding on Friday night, we were surprised to find Scott & Victoria’s color was red as well. And even though they had the same color, they were both uniquely theirs and both lovely.

Victoria and her bridesmaids started the day getting their hair done at JC Penney’s and make-up done at the Clinique counter at Dillard’s. The ladies slipped into their dresses at the church. The bridesmaids wore red floor length gowns, red shoes and carried red rose and stargazer lily bouquets. Victoria’s gown was one of the most beautiful gowns we’ve ever had the privilege to photograph. It was ivory with champaign colored trim and a cathedral length detachable train. The train had cutouts with lace and sequin. When the train was removed, the gown had a small layered tulle train with sequin that bustled for the reception. Victoria looked so elegant, it was no wonder Scott couldn’t help but smile when he looked at his beautiful bride.

Instead of the traditional guestbook, the couple had a red satin covered signature mat with Chinese good luck wishes. During the wedding, a friend of Victoria’s played the violin as the couple lit the unity candle. On the alter on each side of the unity candle, were two candles in honor of Scott’s dad and Victoria’s brother.

The reception was at Tallgrass County Club. As the guests were finding their name tags which were assigned to specific Chinese placards placed on each table, we were able to get some terrific shots of the couple on the golf course. As soon as the couple entered the reception, they had their first dance, which was an elegant waltz. Scott and Victoria actually met at a dance and both love ballroom dancing. Victoria gets that from her parents who are both wonderful dancers, as were many of the wedding guests.

Scott and Victoria, thank you so much for letting us be part of your day. Our wish for the two of you is one we heard is a Chinese good luck wish used mostly at weddings, Double Happiness! Have a great time on your Honeymoon in California and China!

~Cheryl & Brett

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Christi’s best friend and bridesmaid, Jana, is a stylist at Eric Fisher Salon (east location) and did Christi’s hair is an elaborate up-do that looked stunning. The amazing team at Eric Fisher did a fantastic job on the six bridesmaids (including Christi’s two sisters), Christi’s niece, Paige, the flower girl, and Christ’s mom. As the girls were getting their hair & make-up done, the guys were hanging out at one of the groomsmen’s (Mike’s) home, playing pool, darts, etc. and having a great time relaxing before they had to start getting ready.

Christi wore a stunning strapless gown from Reni’s bridal, with gathered full skirt and chapel length train. Her veil was simple but, cathedral length and extended past the train of her gown. She wore killer heels with a rhinestone beaded strap around the ankle that tied with a ribbon in the back. The final touch to her look was a pair of crystal chandelier earrings that added just the right amount of glam to go with her dress. She looked like a princess according to Paige, and I think everyone agreed. The bridesmaids wore strapless cranberry red dresses with matching shawls and carried smaller versions of Christi’s fall colored bouquets of calla lilies and roses created by the Flower Factory.

When Christi’s son, Tyler, finally got to see his mom in her beautiful gown, he was so enthralled with how beautiful she looked. He kept touching her dress, veil, holding her hand or just trying to be close to her. It was obvious how proud he was to have her for his mom. When Christi told him how much she loved him, he replied, “I love you more!”, her reply was the same as any mom’s would be, that she didn’t think that was possible. It was a very touching moment that we were honored to witness.

After the wedding, the guests waited on the front steps of St. Mary’s Cathedral for the couple to exit and cheered them on as they boarded the trolley. The wedding party joined the couple on the trolley and we followed them to Riverside Park for a few shots before heading to the Scottish Rite temple for the reception.

The reception site was beautifully decorated with tall vases of white calla lilies as centerpieces, except for the head table (placed in the center of the main hall) which was decorated with large topiaries of flowers matching the ladies bouquets. The wedding party and couple were introduced, entering down the grand staircase. Dinner by Corporate Caterers was delicious as always and served buffet style.

The dance started with a terrific band, called the Stars, from OKC, playing hits that kept everyone dancing. As good as the band was, the chocolate fountain was the biggest hit, at least with the kids.

Kirk & Christi, it was such an honor to be part of your day. Thank you for choosing us to document your day for you. We wish you many more joyous days together!