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From Gibson Events…Interior designer Sara Kate Huff of Sara Kate Studios and Commercial Real Estate investor Jason Little aren’t known for doing things less than exceptionally.

When it came to her wedding the free flowing bride-to-be didn’t want to be tied to a theme or color, but more a feel. She wanted a bright, eclectic aesthetic that mirrored her personality. Using vintage textiles and furniture pieces from the bride’s inventory she and event designer Lindsay Gibson envisioned a comfortable, quirky and one of a kind wedding at the bride’s parents’ estate. With inspiration in hand, two floral design teams The Southern Table and Poppy Lane Design worked in tandem to create wild, natural flower arrangements and installations in shades of red, pink, peach, orange, white and green.

As many know in theory but fewer know in practice, it is the joining of souls, not the weather that determines the joy of a wedding day. Sara Kate and Jason took in stride the four inches of rain that fell in an hour beginning about half an hour before their ceremony was to begin. After a brief delay in the bride’s family home as the worst passed overhead, guests cast off their shoes and gents rolled up their pant legs for a parade of umbrellas to usher the Wellie clad bride and groom as they wed under a tree in Sara Kate’s parents’ backyard where she’d had a tree fort as a child.

Following the nuptials, the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a reception in a tent aglow with strung lights and candles. Tables came alive with dynamic floral arrangements antique china, glassware and vintage flatware from the bride’s own collection. During dinner guests were entertained when Sara Kate took the dance floor with her father and Jason with his mother. The group had secretly been taking ballroom dance lessons and showed off their skills to Nat King Cole’s “L-O-V-E.”

The groom’s wedding day priority was the music. While they were celebrating their engagement in London, the couple heard an amazing DJ at a cocktail lounge. Sara Kate and Jason spoke to DJ Junior Otamon for a while at the lounge and asked him on a whim if he’d consider a wedding reception in Oklahoma! He agreed and brought the house down at the party with his mix of soul and R and B classics.

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A Vintage Gown + Crown Took This Bride’s Look to the Next Level

It’s official. I want to steal everything about the bride, Britta’s style. The Gossamer blush gown. The Miu Miu peep-toe shoes. And the vintage gold crown fit for a princess. “Obsessed” is putting it lightly and thanks to the dream team of Lindsey Brunk on design and Brett Heidebrecht behind the lens, we have the entire celebration right at your fingertips.

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From Lindsey Brunk…Britta and Reeve’s intimate backyard wedding was held at their home in Oklahoma City on a perfect summer evening. They wanted a simple wedding with live music, delicious drinks and personal details.

Guests were invited to gather for pre ceremony cocktails while the bride and groom enjoyed a first look and a private toast of their own upstairs, overlooking the festivities. The band paused and Reeve walked his bride down the aisle to exchange their vows under a gorgeous tree adorned with string lights. The ceremony was framed by fresh lavender bushes the bride and groom had planted with their wedding in mind, and after saying “I do” guests tossed fresh lavender in celebration.

Britta wore a blush vintage gown and crown by Gossamer and carried a stunning bouquet created by Yellow Rose Co. Other details of the day included a whimsical Rifle Paper Co. Invitation suite, elegant Anthropologie glassware and an after party at the nearby Aloft hotel.

A Sweet Pink + Navy Garden Wedding

Not only did Sheradee Hurst photograph this garden wedding to perfection, but she’s sharing a pro tip with brides-to-be. “Be sure to talk with your photographer about ceremony time and be open to their suggestions for the best lighting.” She advised Randy and Joi on that golden timeframe to get ceremony shots like this, and you can see everything inside The Vault.

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After He Proposed, They Literally Sailed Off Into the Sunset

Randy and Joi hosted a lovely garden wedding that was welcoming to guests at every turn. The details of entertainment and gifts for all ages made guests feel like they were the most important part of the night. An open bar for drinks for the adults, and even a separate classy cigar bar with some of the finest cigars were available to guests. This was a family event, so kids were also included in the surprises. Fun packets to keep the kids busy with crayons and other goodies were at the kids table with a sign saying these items were for when the adults got boring.

The ceremony was shaded with gigantic shrubs all around the gorgeous aisle at Cole’s Garden. Tony Foss created stunning floral pieces to garnish the outdoor event. Navy bridesmaids dresses paired with soft touches of pink in the floral created a beautiful contrast. The bride specifically asked for peonies in her bouquet with navy in them to tie the romantic look together.

Just as the couple said I do, they walked down the aisle for the first time as Mr. And Mrs right as the sun was setting. This was not by chance. Randy and Joi planned every detail, right down to the timing of the ceremony with their photographer, Little Black Book member, Sheradee Hurst Photography. Sheradee advised them on the best time for the ceremony for the best light for their photography. This is a great tip for brides planning their wedding, be sure to talk with your photographer about ceremony time and be open to their suggestions for the best lighting.

The couple cut a piece of their soft grey and ivory cake and danced the night away with guests.

It’s a little ironic that a wedding nearly ruined this Groom’s proposal. Originally planning on taking his Bride for a walk out to a scenic lighthouse, he was forced to stall his plan when the path to the lighthouse was obstructed by a wedding. As soon as it ended, though, the plan was back on and he led his future bride to the lighthouse where he got down on one knee before they literally sailed off into the sunset. See every sweet moment, captured by Sheradee Hurst Photography, in The Vault!

From The Bride…Although Kevin and I had several mutual friends, our paths never crossed until two summers ago. He was interning with a friend of mine at an oil company when they came across my Facebook page. He became very adamant about getting my Snapchat name. She, knowing that I was not interested in a relationship, denied him the information. He decided to take matters into his own hands. He eventually found my username and added me immediately. We began snapchatting, the newest form of communication at the time. After weeks of sending pictures of our daily lives, we decided to go to a movie. We continued to hang out, after all, there were only a few more weeks of summer and life would soon go back to normal. Those few weeks ended, but we weren’t ready to. Going to rival schools, the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, we parted ways for the school year, meeting up on weekends, having daily Skype dates, and very quickly falling for each other. This past year I graduated and began teaching third grade, and impatiently waited for him to get down on one knee, something I had been dreaming of since the very beginning.

As spring break approached, I became very suspicious. I just knew he was going to propose that Friday. Everything was lining up perfectly, until he showed up in sweatpants. I was so disappointed. If it didn’t happen Friday, I couldn’t figure out when it was going to. It was definitely not the following night due to a double date we had planned. Once we arrived to our planned double date, Kevin began walking in the complete opposite direction of the restaurant. Evidently he had no intentions of actually going inside. I insisted that we go check in for our reservation and he finally obliged. After listing every possible name that the reservations could be under, with a line forming behind me, we left. Our friends were running late, but that was nothing out of the ordinary. Kevin decided that we should go walk around the lake to the lighthouse while we waited on them. To his surprise, there was a wedding going on, altering his entire plan. We began aimlessly walking in circles and he became glued to his phone, trying to figure out a quick backup plan. Eventually, the wedding ended and we made our way down the to the lighthouse where he asked me marry him, making me the absolute happiest girl in the world. Just when I thought the moment could not get any better, he pointed across the cove of the lake where a sailboat stood, awaiting us. We sailed around the lake on what could have easily been the coldest and windiest day of the year, drinking champagne, cuddled up in blankets. I could not have asked for a more perfect day in the world.

Kevin is currently finishing up school at Oklahoma State University and will be getting degrees in both mechanical and aerospace engineering. We plan on moving to Edmond, Oklahoma and are ready for whatever life brings. June 10th, 2017 cannot come soon enough!

Photography: Sheradee Hurst Photography | Location: Lake Hefner

Colorful + Emotional Fall Farm Wedding

First looks aren’t for every couple, but there’s something so sweet and special about having that first moment just between you and your beloved. This lucky Bride got not one, but two first looks—one with her father and one with her future husband while all four parents looked on. Surrounded by friends and family and beautiful, rustic décor, this special day was all about celebrating this couple’s love. Experience every special moment captured by Sheradee Hurst Photography in THE VAULT!

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From Sheradee Hurst Photography…This was one of the most intentional wedding ceremonies I’ve ever photographed. Everything served a purpose, and every detail had a deep meaning. There was no unity candle or sand, instead the couple invited the groom’s grandfather up to say a private prayer with them. It was so touching for over 300 guests to bow their heads and pray for the marriage individually while his grandfather prayed so eloquently that the couple cried.

The groom and groomsmen didn’t wear shoes. The minister spoke during the ceremony of the many instances in the Bible where men remove their shoes when they are on holy ground. He said that this was holy ground, the uniting of two souls in marriage. The bride even took every detail and made it her own. From selecting a bodice and skirt from the same designer to create her own look for her gown to the flowers that she placed on the cake herself. The bride and her dad had a first look, and then all four parents looked on while the couple had their first look. Below are the bride’s comments on why she chose what she did to create a perfectly, lovely day. This wedding photographed so beautifully on film.

From The Bride… From the beginning, Connor and I’s number one priority was that we wanted our wedding to be FUN. We wanted people to have a good time and mean it, not feel the awkward and forced atmosphere that some weddings and receptions can have, we wanted relaxed. We knew we wanted to get married outside in the evening, because we both love and are inspired by nature. I love neutral colors that are found outside, and we really used those to create natural beauty around the party. We both have sort of an eclectic and different style, so we also wanted to incorporate that into the evening, hence the mismatching and random centerpieces of odds and ends we begged for, borrowed, and (maybe) stole from friends and family.

I think our wedding day was special because we really put our hearts into each and every detail. We didn’t obsess over everything of course, but we chose colors and decorations that we liked, and didn’t stress about whether or not they would necessarily go well together. But everything came together so nicely, and I really believe it’s because it was made up of all the things we like.

Connor and I have known each other since we were freshman in high school. We were always present in each other’s lives as friends until the summer after our freshman year of college. We were both home for the summer and began spending a lot of time together. And one day, things between us were just different. It’s like we had always been there for each other and had built this great friendship in preparation for the day when the time was right for us to be more than just friends. Since that summer we’ve spent every day in love. He really is my very best friend and true love.

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Pretty + Preppy Autumn Garden Wedding

With a subtle splash of prep (hello, navy and white stripes!) and a whole lot of pretty, this Oklahoma City garden wedding is as fresh as the crisp fall air. From the beautiful, cascading florals and the very adorable pup to the Bride and Groom’s emotional first look and the F. Scott Fitzgerald quote that will make your heart melt, this day from Emily Ann Hughes is the perfect combination of casual elegance and traditional beauty. See it all in THE VAULT!

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From Emily Ann Hughes… Teresa and Andrew’s day was absolutely perfect! They had their wedding on a gorgeous fall evening, with the ceremony taking place in a beautiful, intimate garden. They planned so many dreamy details, while still being relaxed and focused on the celebration of their marriage. One of my favorite moments of the day was their first look, which was full of sweet emotions and neither could stop smiling.

Teresa had amazing design and thoughtful details, created by Haleigh with XO Events and Design. She made beautiful, hand lettered signs for the ceremony and reception, as well as stunning place settings and name cards of gold and blue.

The florals by Juniper Designs were to die for. She assembled the perfect, fall color palette with gorgeous autumn blooms. My favorite detail was a canopy of flowers draped over the arbor where Teresa and Andrew said ‘I do.’

Teresa and Andrew are one of the kindest, loving couples I have had the honor of working with. They are an inspiring couple and I am very thankful I was able to be their photographer. Watching them celebrate with all their loved ones was a beautiful event to witness and I couldn’t be happier to have captured this special day for them!

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Vintage Inspired Family Style Rooftop Rehearsal Dinner

Behold the newest love of my life, this gallery. It’s just that ohmigoddess good. Because when you marry rooftop merriment with the artistic eye of Paper ‘N More and Amanda Watson Photographers, well it’s big-bang awesome. A wholesome and hearty celebration that is going to send any party-goer into a pretty lil’ pin-fest, and we’ve got it all in THE VAULT!

From Paper ‘N More…Our styled shoot was inspired by the closeness of family and friends and by the honor that a bride & groom feel as they are surrounded by loved ones upon entering their big day. We wanted to incorporate small touches of gratitude throughout the dinner – handwritten notes from the bride, thoughtfully curated gift baskets (including items from our shop and other local retailers) and personal sentiments in each element of design. The tablescape was intended to create a feeling of warmth – with details including vintage floral china, family style dining, candlelight – all tied together with gorgeous green garland and blooms in shades of blush, deep pink and ivory. Guests enjoyed a sangria bar, custom yard games and an appetizer bar while mingling under the stars on the rooftop at PLENTY.

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Romantic Blush + Gold Ballroom Wedding in Oklahoma

If you’re a design lover with a flair for pink, then you’ve going to need to bear witness to this beaut. Because when the Bride wears a dream-worthy Monique Lhullier gown you know you’re in for a treat. From the lush bouquets bursting with creamy blush blooms, to the sun-drenched shots snapped up by Amanda Watson Photographers, we’ve got every lovely detail waiting in THE VAULT!

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From Amanda Watson Photographers…Jessica is a girly-girl and knew right away she wanted blush and ivory tones throughout her wedding day and those paired perfectly with her Monique Lhullier gown! Matt is a dapper gent so it was only fitting for him to wear a white tuxedo jacket! Beautiful florals and a stunning bridal party are just a few of the picture perfect items in this fabulous country club ballroom wedding!

From the Bride…Matthew and I both grew up in Oklahoma City, but as fate would have it our paths wouldn’t cross until we were in college on the night of his 20th birthday. That night marked the beginning of our extraordinary relationship, one so special and unique that we continually find ourselves incapable of conveying through words. As we set out to plan the wedding, the fundamental question hanging over our heads was “how do you plan an event worthy of celebrating the relationship you cherish most?” From the very beginning we knew we wanted a classic wedding, something simplistically detailed yet elegantly humble. We chose a color scheme that we felt would bring our fairytale wedding to life and capture the complexity of our vision: blush, gold and black.

Despite the fact that we both had moved to Texas after college, large portions our families still call Oklahoma home so being married anywhere else was out of the question. We were married in the beautiful chapel of Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City. The architecture of the chapel, an elegant stone and wood collaboration provided the perfect venue we had envisioned. For the reception, we chose Gaillardia Country Club (which lucky for us was located only a few minutes away from the church). Gaillardia gave us the elegantly classic theme we had in mind, best characterized by the gold undertones and provocative chandeliers; all the while providing ample space to accommodate our rather extensive guest list. A sprawling patio wrapped the back of the venue that overlooked the golf course, providing a nice change of pace for our guests to catch their breath from dancing. The planners and staff of Gaillardia did such an amazing job coordinating our reception!

For the flowers, we chose plush white peonies and ranunculus highlighted with beautiful blush roses filled with lush greens. I wanted the bouquets and centerpieces to be very loose and free falling. We used a fun, gold sequin table cloth for our cake table, gold accents for décor and gold chiavari chairs for the banquet tables that absolutely brought everything together. Perhaps one of my absolute favorite moments of the entire planning process was designing our wedding cakes. Feeling like the standard cake just wouldn’t do it; I envisioned three cakes instead of one, which Amy Cakes of Oklahoma City magically brought to life. The cakes were wrapped in gold ribbon with blush and white frosting, with one displaying a blush, frilly texture that was so adorable! Amy Cakes truly made my vision come to life with these three, amazingly perfect cakes! They were able to make something so artistically complex and yet still taste so incredible!

For the attire, we obviously wanted to stay very classic, clean and elegant. For our bridesmaids, I chose a faint blush, long, and flowy dress made by Allure bridals. The dress had a darling look to it with fun tool and appealing straps which allowed you to tie up around the shoulders and tied a bow in the back.

As for the groomsmen, we kept it classic with black tuxes. As for my dress, it had long been a dream of mine to wear a Monique Lhuillier on my wedding day. As other brides before me can attest, sometimes you feel like the dresses you “pin” on Pinterest are exciting rendezvous’ from reality, hardly representative of anything you will be actually be fortunate enough to find in your budget and perhaps most importantly…..in time for your wedding. After a multiple day search in many wedding boutiques in Dallas, Texas, I finally found the dress of my dreams. The Monique Lhuillier gown I chose was a fitted lace bodice, mermaid style with lace appliques on the bottom tool and wrapped in the most gorgeous white horse hair trim. The Monique veil absolutely made the dress and wrapped around my body like a glove. As for my handsome groom, he felt he wanted something more unique than the traditional black tux….something that captured his personality. He brought up the idea of wearing a white dinner jacket, and I fell in love with the look instantly. He ultimately chose a Ted Baker dinner jacket which looked stunning together with my dress. Our mother’s, both of which are always the life of the party, wore gold, sequined dresses. My mother’s dress, along with jewelry, was from BHLDN in Houston.

Matthew’s only request for the wedding was not to have a “first look”. It was truly the best decision we made for our wedding. Walking down the aisle and seeing him for the first time was the most magical feeling and the best moment of my life! The reception was full of love, laughter and our favorite people in the world. It was so romantic, lovely and not to mention a blast! Everyone danced the night away, which was my only request for the evening! We wanted our guests to have fun at our wedding. And as for Matthew and I, the night was complete wedded bliss. After being sent off by sparklers and our loved ones, we got in the limo pinching ourselves on what an incredible night it was and how truly blessed we felt. Our wedding was a fairytale and we are so thankful for all who made it happen!

Our photographer Amanda Watson did absolutely amazing – from our engagements, my bridals (and again a dream) with a Clydesdale horse and of course our wedding pictures, we now have the most incredible photos from the best day of our lives. Our wedding coordinator, Leslie Herring and her staff did such a phenomenal job and could not have done it without her! Amy Cakes is simply the best baker in Oklahoma City, making my vision and the cakes come to life. We had the best people working for us!

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This beautiful Bride picked out a unique perfume as a teen, vowing to wear it on her wedding. Fast forward a few years, the bottle had broken, dashing hopes to spritz it on her special day. She meets a handsome gentlemen and agrees to a date on her birthday, where he presents her with an interesting gift, and well, let’s just say the rest is magic. PenWeddings not only captured their love story but their celebration as well, with Candi Coffman snapping away and The Fleuriste covering the Gaillardia in blooms. Watch the video below and I dare you to admit you don’t believe in fate after this fairytale.

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From PenWeddings… If you know me at all, you know I have a tendency to talk…a lot. Welllll, Nishay may have me beat. And I love it! ;)

The first time we met Nishay and Anthony it was so much fun listening to her (them, but really her haha) tell the stories of how they met and how he proposed, but our favorite was the story of how Nishay knew Anthony was the one. Not wanting to ruin a friendship, she wouldn’t date him right away. But she eventually gave in, and that decision led to a wonderful relationship and this wonderful day. It was sweet, beautiful, emotional, and the dance floor was packed all night. We hope you enjoy their wedding as much as we did!

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When you have two cuties that radiate such fun, fabulous vibes on their own, when combined, the energy is absolutely electric. And Randy Coleman and Dewberry Cinema captured that spark in every pic snapped and every second filmed. With their shining smiles – and one fabulous floral arch – this is one of those Vault galleries that’s an automatic mood-lifter!

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From the Bride… Matt and I wanted our big day to be a reflection of our wacky, creative, and fun personalities, as well as be a symbol of our love and commitment to each other.

We worked for 14 months with our wedding planner, Allyson VinZant, and couldn’t be more pleased with how everything turned out. Allyson is the angel of wedding planning. She knew exactly what we wanted, even without us saying it. We are so grateful for her help and creativity, and relentlessly cheerful spirit.

We got married on the rainiest day of 2015, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying every minute of our perfect wedding. Some even say that it’s good luck! If that’s true….we should have PLENTY of luck stored up.

The day started with the ceremony being moved indoors of the Gaylord Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum. Guests were escorted by our groomsmen carrying umbrellas to the 3rd floor, which was beautifully appointed with a gorgeous floral arch by Tony Foss Flowers. Initially, I had been pretty disappointed by the rain, but if one thing is true about weddings, it’s that on the big day, literally nothing else matters except the fact that you are getting married to the person you love. That silly rain didn’t even get a second thought.

Not only did Tony Foss put together a show stopper of an arch, my bouquet was literally dripping with pearls and gold beads, and was adorned with Matt’s great great grandmothers brooch. Our aisle had beautiful flowers and sashes, and our bridal party had the most incredible boutonnieres and bouquets.

To make our ceremony space more “us” I added special touches like including photos of our grandparents on their wedding days, and had our classical string quartet play only contemporary music.

One of my best friends, Lauren, officiated our ceremony which was really special to us. And two of the my high school girlfriends did a unique reading – quotes about love from our favorite movies. We also included a ring warming in our ceremony. Our rings were passed to every person who attended the wedding, so that they could bestow a special wish or prayer upon them.

Our reception was held at my parents “office” – a 1920’s warehouse near Historic Film Row in Downtown OKC. My parents own a sign manufacturing shop, so we got to have a lot of fun customizing the space to fit the wedding. Their J&B Graphics sign was swapped out for one that said “Bob’s Speakeasy” – named after my dad, and they created a huge custom banner to hang behind our band that had our initials on it. They even made vinyl graphics that matched our wedding invitations to cover the front of our illuminated bars.

Guests were greeted by In10City Entertainment already playing the roof off the house and an extravagant candy bar by 42nd Street Candy Company.

We kicked off our reception with a first dance, which Matt and I practiced for almost a year, a foxtrot to Lady Gaga and Tony Bennetts “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love,” choreographed by our friend and dance teacher Amy Lawrence.

Guests were served an expansive buffet from Cheevers Catering, which included carving stations, a mac n’ cheese bar, and a custom s’mores station.

Mood Party Rentals turned our warehouse into a lavish, glittery palace. A crystal curtain dripped across the width of the room, sequin table runners, and gold chivari chairs glittered in the uplighting, and a cozy set of lounge furniture lined the dance floor.

To this day I am still having issues picking just 60 photos for my wedding album. Randy Coleman Photography is truly a master. And Dewberry Cinema put together an absolute tear jerker of a wedding video.

It was the party that no one wanted to end, least of all us. Our wedding was a night that we will absolutely never forget. It was so much fun, so filled with love, and the epitome of perfect. Matthew and I want to thank all of our family and friends who showed up – with the rain, to wish us luck, bring us their love, and share in our big day.

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The combination of navy and gold is possible my favorite wedding color palette and this wedding, captured by Amanda Watson Photography ties it all together perfectly with the help of Leslie Herring Events. From the romantic invitations to the striped ribbon on the brides bouquet, you’ll want to catch every dazzling moment here.

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From the beautiful Bride… Micah grew up attending the church where my grandfather was the music minister for almost two decades. I remember coming to visit in the third grade and seeing Micah sit several pews in front of me. I leaned over and whispered to my little sister that he was the cutest boy I’d ever seen. Thanks to the Lord’s perfect plan, we reconnected and started dating the summer before I started college. The rest is history.

When we started planning our wedding, we knew that one of our biggest priorities was to hire a top-notch planner. Oklahoma City has an incredible field of planners, but after interviewing Leslie of Leslie Herring Events, we knew we had found a perfect fit. She leads with poise and grace and has an impeccable eye for design. Throughout our planning process, she led us to an all-star team of vendors, without whom we would have never been able to create our absolutely dreamy day.

I had been a fan of Amanda Watson Photography for years after seeing her work in several nationwide publications. We knew that we wanted to splurge on photography, and we are so grateful we did! Every encounter I had with Amanda left me even more impressed with her not just as a photographer, but also as a person. She has an innate ability to make everyone around her feel completely comfortable and beautiful. Her breathtaking photos have been the biggest blessing – what a treasure it has been to be able to relive our favorite day over and over again!

We focused on creating a cohesive storyline for our wedding by incorporating our overall style in several of our elements. Everything – our cake, our gold and navy-and-white striped color scheme and even my dress further reinforced our style, which Leslie so pointedly defined as, “crisp, yet approachable Southern sophistication with a dash of sparkle.”

I am a serial monogrammer, so I knew that it would be so special to have something created with our new initials that we could debut at our wedding and use for years to come. We commissioned a custom monogram through Allison Banks Designs that was present in many of our wedding and reception elements such as our ceremony programs, custom bar cups, thank you notes at the each place setting and even the cake. Now we are looking for ways to incorporate our monogram in design elements in our home.

Our guestbook was a large wooden letter P – the first letter of our last name. Our guests signed the letter, which is now hanging in our living room. Now when people visit us in our new home they love to look for their name!

One of my favorite elements of our wedding was our invitation suite. I designed each piece from start-to-finish so Micah and I were able to completely customize everything to fit our style. I designed all of our paper and had them printed through a local printing shop, which was a great way to cut costs. I also hand-lettered all of our save-the-dates, invitations and escort cards. While tackling the calligraphy myself was a tall task, it turned out to be a great stress reliever as we got into the hectic last few months before the wedding.

We are both very close with our families and wanted to be intentional about involving them in different ways throughout our wedding day. Both my paternal and maternal grandparents read scripture during our ceremony, and I wore my Grammy’s 48-year-old veil . Micah’s grandfather married us, which was incredibly special. After we were announced as Mr. and Mrs. Praytor, we walked down the aisle to my grandpa leading the congregation in a chorus of “To God Be the Glory.” It was a moment of pure joy and a feeling I hope to never forget.

With our families scattered across the country, Micah and I knew what a blessing it was to have everyone under the same roof. Between visiting with our guests, tearing up the dance floor and eating way too much cake, neither one of us sat down the entire evening. We left our reception in Micah’s 1966 Ford Mustang and couldn’t stop talking about all the fun we had.

When people ask me how my wedding was, I tell them it was the most fun day of my entire life – and it was! Thanks to a rock star team of vendors, we were able to enjoy every moment of our wedding day surrounded by our best friends and entire family. We truly couldn’t have asked for anything more.

As I sit surrounded by wedding to-do lists, a fully planned surprise celebration kind of sounds like heaven. These two had put planning on hold – unable to find a date that worked for all. So the Bride’s mom, along with Poppy Lane Design and Gibson Events, took over and Ely Fair Photography snapped away. Pen Weddings captured every surprise squeal and kiss, and this film will make a romantic out of anyone – guaranteed.

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Naturally Elegant Midwestern Wedding

From Pen Weddings… The story is what makes this film and photo submission so special. Sami and Joe were trying to plan a small, family wedding… but even that was proving to be difficult since they couldn’t find a date when all of their immediate family could attend. They put planning “on hold”… but when an opportunity presented itself, Sami’s mom Susan had the idea to plan the wedding and surprise Sami with it. She made sure Joe was in agreement, and along with the help of family, planner Lindsay Gibson, and other wedding pros, they pulled off an unforgettable event.

Weddings are filled with once in a lifetime emotions, and this affair captured by Brett Heidebrecht is no exception. Kylie Swanson designed an effortlessly elegant day overflowing with natural textures, from the Bride’s Jim Hjelm gown, to the ribbon tied Birdie Blooms, this Midwestern soiree is tactile perfection. One look at this gallery and already I’m counting down the minutes until my very on “I Do”.

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Elegant Midwest Wedding at the Oklahoma History Center

From the beautiful Bride… I think I would have to say that the vision I had for our wedding day was elegant but natural. I am a sucker for textures, so I really tried to tie that in with every aspect of my design. From my wedding dress, to the florals, to the bridesmaids dresses, and the tapestries. It all turned out even better than I could have imagined. With the help of the styling direction from Kylie Swanson and the amazing eye of birdie florals it all tied together and Brett captured it all elegantly with his keen eye for simplicity and lighting.

The day was filled with so much raw and once in a lifetime emotion. From the moment I read a letter from my future husband the emotions sprung out. Moments such as my Mom zipping up my wedding dress and seeing my Dad give his baby away and allowing someone else fill his shoes were some that boldly are displayed in my memory of that day. Seeing my husband Brett for the first time on our wedding day was the best of them all and it was even better when I became his wife. Moments like those are ones you want to keep forever and Brett’s photographs captured them perfectly and also will allow me to have small glimpses into those precious memories for the rest of my life.

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Elegant yet comfortable, stylish yet packed with personality this Oklahoma beauty planned to perfection by Leslie Herring Events and captured beautifully by Brett Heidebrecht is one for the SMP hall of fame. It’s absolutely stunning from start to finish, and you can see just what I mean here.

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Romantic Rooftop Elopement at the Oklahoma City Museum Of Art

From Leslie Herring Events…When meeting Scott and Christine, it’s apparent that they behold a one-of-a-kind, lasting relationship. Through the entire planning process, they never lost focus of the significance of their wedding—each other. We knew that their genuine friendship and personalities had to shine through in every aspect of their wedding, and we constantly swoon over the gorgeous memories captured by Brett Heidebrecht Photography. The Oklahoma History Center’s natural light was the ideal venue for the couple’s simplistic, yet sophisticated reception. We began planning around the neutral, earth-toned color palette and added metallic accents. Blends of ivory, white and slate paired perfectly with the bridesmaids’ blush gowns and groomsmen’ navy suits. Thoughtful floral concepts by Juniper Design added a whimsical flair, using friendly anemones, dahlias, peonies and an assortment of greenery. Romantic, amber uplighting by Innovative Event Solutions paired with festive marquee lights set the mood for the evening. Thanks to Glorious Day Films, we can relive this magical evening over and over again.

Photography: Brett Heidebrecht Photography | Videography: Glorious Day Films | Event Planning: Leslie Herring Events | Floral Design: Juniper Designs | Venue: Oklahoma History Center

This is basically my dream. A light-filled, gorgeous-fest captured in a way that makes every image frame-worthy? It honestly doesn’t get prettier than this elopement shoot from Something Gold Photography. With stunning styling by Ever Something, every detail sitting in this gallery is pure photo shoot perfection, and you can see it all here.

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