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ALFRED ANGELO BRIDAL...Come Feel the Difference

Visit an Alfred Angelo Bridal flagship store.OKLAHOMA CITY 6310 North May Avenue @ 63rd (405) 842.4044

TULSA 8802 East 71st Street, behind On the Border Restaurant (918) 307.0355

alfredangelo.com

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Customize your gown, choose your dream color, and enjoy Gold Member discounts for your entire bridal party.

A day unlike any other deserves a gown unlike any other. Feel the Difference in a gown made just for you.

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Take the Stage on Your Wedding Day.

Celebrate at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center’sWestby Pavilion.


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ALFRED ANGELO BRIDAL...Come Feel the Difference

Visit an Alfred Angelo Bridal flagship store.OKLAHOMA CITY 6310 North May Avenue @ 63rd (405) 842.4044

TULSA 8802 East 71st Street, behind On the Border Restaurant (918) 307.0355

alfredangelo.com

®

Customize your gown, choose your dream color, and enjoy Gold Member discounts for your entire bridal party.

A day unlike any other deserves a gown unlike any other. Feel the Difference in a gown made just for you.

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START FOREVER OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT.

At Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills you can be confident your wedding will be just

the way you imagined it. Picture perfect. Award-winning service is first and

foremost. And attention to detail is second to none. Only here can you take full

advantage of functional spaces, premium amenities and whatever else you

need to stay focused and comfortable.

To Plan Your Perfect Day, Call Our Certified Wedding Planners At

(918) 493-7000

TULSA MARRIOTT SOUTHERN HILLS71st & LewisTulsa, OK



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Letter from the editor4 One down, a lifetime to go

i do’s and don’ts6 Photography

detaiLs9 Bridal emergency kit

nearLy wed12 By invitation only

aisLe styLe14 Bridal beauty

tuLsa weds20 Real weddings

eat, drinK & Be merry44 Love at first bite48 The look of love

reCeiVinG Line52 The price is right

from this day forward54 And they lived happily ever after

58 resourCe Guide64 haPPiLy eVer after

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START FOREVER OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT.

At Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills you can be confident your wedding will be just

the way you imagined it. Picture perfect. Award-winning service is first and

foremost. And attention to detail is second to none. Only here can you take full

advantage of functional spaces, premium amenities and whatever else you

need to stay focused and comfortable.

To Plan Your Perfect Day, Call Our Certified Wedding Planners At

(918) 493-7000

TULSA MARRIOTT SOUTHERN HILLS71st & LewisTulsa, OK

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They say the fi rst year of marriage is the hardest. Survive that year and you can survive anything. If these words of wisdom are

truly the case, then I am one lucky girl. As this issue hits the stands, my husband, Trey, and I will have just

celebrated our one-year anniversary. In writing this letter, I asked Trey how he would sum up our fi rst year of marriage. His response: exciting, busy and productive. Well, he is right about that. In the last year, we have had many exciting and productive moments.

Trey completed his master’s degree. I completed Leadership Tulsa and joined the Susan G. Komen Tulsa Affi liate board of directors. We both received promotions at work, taking on new roles and new challenges. And we bought our fi rst home. I’m tired just typing all that! But somehow we managed to weather the storm of events with ease and virtually no confl icts.

To be fair, we did have our “moments,” and you soon-to-be newlyweds will, too. We struggled to fi gure out who would take out the trash. We had both lived alone prior to marriage, so clearly we both were capable of the task, but whose responsibility should it be now? I won that one, making Trey the offi cial “trash man” at our house. As for cooking and cleaning, well, those duties happily fell my way. What can I say? Marriage is about compromise.

Upon refl ecting, perhaps we were just too busy to have any major struggles or confl icts in that fi rst year. Or, more likely, we are so perfectly suited that we can take on life’s biggest challenges with ease — because we have each other.

No doubt, planning a wedding was among those challenges. It was a joy and, in the end, the best day of my life thus far. But the planning also tested our ability to multitask, compromise and handle stress.

Speaking to the many brides out there reading this, I know you, too, have found your soul mate. Rest assured that with this person’s companionship, you will be able to conquer any hurdle that life throws your way.

Some say, if you can make it through the fi rst year of marriage, you can make it through anything. I say, if you can make it through planning a wedding, you’re destined for success! I hope this magazine, chock full of resources, inspiration and advice, will help you along the way.

Congratulations and best wishes,

One down, a lifetime to go

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Trey and me on our wedding day - Dec. 20, 2008

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Q: How much time do I need to allot for my photography?

First, it is important that you allow yourself enough time to get ready. Allot at least three hours for your hair and makeup to ensure that you look just the way you want without being rushed. At least 99.9 percent of delays are due to the bride not allotting enough time for getting ready. Second, natural lighting is the most important component for beautiful photos.

Great portraits of the bride and groom take time. We suggest at least one hour with the couple and another 30 minutes with the wedding party. Plan to allow at least an hour and a half for photos and schedule them when there will be plenty of good natural lighting available. Time plus light equal amazing results! Third, consider a “first glance” with your groom before the ceremony. It is a special

and intimate moment when no one is watching. You will both be more comfortable for those sweet “in love” photos that we know you want. Plus, the tradition of not seeing each other until the altar comes from arranged marriages. Take your photos before everything else and while you are fresh and energetic. Don’t forget he is your best friend!

Photography

I do’s dont’sTulsaPeople Weddingsmagazine recently sat down with Rebecca Eubanks of Artworks Tulsa Photography to find out the do’s and dont’s of wedding photography. Read on for tips from an expert that will make your wedding day photo sessions a breeze.

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Benjamin KilgoreLive in: Tulsa OccupatiOns: Ben and Noelle are owners of a shoe/clothing boutique on Cherry Street called “Shoe Gypsy,” which opened its doors in November 2009. Ben is a singer/songwriter working on his debut solo record. Noelle works as a customer relations specialist for the family business, Merrick Petcare. Weather: It was a glorious warm June evening. number Of peOpLe WhO attended: 400-500 hOW they met: Ben’s friend and roommate Tyler Bogan was a longtime friend of Noelle’s. He introduced them. favOrite date: When Ben and Noelle visited Ben’s early-childhood hometown, Borger, Texas, which is only an hour from Noelle’s hometown. They spent the day going to old neighborhoods, Ben’s elementary school, the church where his dad led worship, and one of his favorite restaurants. They also spent time with Noelle’s family that weekend. What she LOves mOst abOut him: Ben has a heart of gold. He continually pushes Noelle to enjoy life and the simplicity of laughing. He genuinely cares for others and desires to bless people with his generosity. He loves Noelle for who she is, in every way, and wants nothing more than for her to feel complete and secure in who she is and what she has to offer. Ben’s talents are endless. He’s passionate and creative in everything he does. And Ben’s voice makes Noelle melt. What he LOves mOst abOut her: Noelle has a unique abililty to humbly celebrate everyone around her, genuinely caring for them and

giving of herself to bring goodness and joy into their lives. People feel safe around Noelle, loved and not judged. She brings light to darkness. She is gracious and merciful, not to mention drop-dead gorgeous. He also loves to hear her sing. cOLOrs: The couple used all spring/summer colors for the flowers. The room was draped in burlap and white lace. The wedding party wore classic black and white. favOrite detaiL: The lanterns lining the aisle and the linens draped on the walls of Cain’s Ballroom made for an intimate evening. What Was unique: The couple say the wedding was genuinely them. All their family was involved. Both come from musical backgrounds, so the couple say that music was what made their wedding. They also had the wedding and reception in the same room, so during the ceremony, people sat around the tables. her advice fOr Other brides: Enjoy your day, but enjoy those around you. That’s what matters. Treat those you love with love and respect. No one likes a crazy bride. three adjectives tO describe the Wedding: Musical, transcendent, genuine. hOneymOOn: Ben and Noelle bought a cozy little cottage in midtown Tulsa instead of going on a honeymoon. the engagement: Ben proposed to Noelle on the rooftop of a building in downtown Fort Worth two days before Christmas. number Of mOnths it tOOk tO pLan the Wedding: Six thing they WOuLd have dOne differentLy: Hired a videographer.

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Live in: Chesterfield, Mo. OccupatiOns: K.J. is a director at Sylvan Learning Center in Ballwin and J.D. is a graduate student at Logan College of Chiropractic Weather: Perfect number Of peOpLe WhO attended: 175 hOW they met: J.D. spotted K.J. across a crowded room. He became a man on a mission. He struck up a conversation and even snagged a rose from a friend to present to her. What she LOves mOst abOut him: J.D. has always been a great friend. He is caring and thoughtful. What he LOves mOst abOut her: He loves her smile and how she makes him feel. She is his best friend. cOLOrs: The bridesmaids wore European sage green dresses designed by Bill Levkoff. The color palette evolved from the dresses, with bridesmaids carrying white and ivory bouquets down a sanctuary aisle lined with white orchids, gardenias on the pews and thousands of white, ivory and green rose petals. The bridal bouquet reflected the vibrant personality of the bride, designed with green orchids, flame calla lilies and brilliant roses in shades of salmon to hot pink. favOrite detaiL: J.D. could not decide what to do with his hands during the ceremony. First, he slid them into his pockets. Then, at the pastor’s suggestion, he held K.J.’s hands. She remembers trying to hold them still when he unwittingly started swinging them in and out. What Was unique: Each of K.J.’s friends designed a cup and saucer for her at the bachelorette party. They are among her favorite wedding presents. her advice fOr Other brides: Continually remind yourself to pay special attention to every detail on your wedding day. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the excitement, but you don’t want your wedding photos to be your first glimpse of all that was around you. Take time to really notice friends, family and the beauty of your surroundings. three adjectives tO describe the Wedding: Exquisite, unforgettable, perfect hOneymOOn: Big Cedar Lodge — a place made for J.D. the engagement: J.D. proposed to K.J. at one of her very favorite restaurants, The Pasta House Co. number Of mOnths it tOOk tO pLan the Wedding: Nine thing they WOuLd have dOne differentLy: Nothing

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Live in: Tulsa OccupatiOns: Elizabeth and Chris are both attorneys. Chris started his own law firm (Ellison Law Firm PLC). Elizabeth is executive director of the Lobeck-Taylor Foundation and plans to work on the federal court’s conflict panel representing indigent criminal defendants. Weather: Sunny and hot number Of peOpLe WhO attended: 350 hOW they met: Elizabeth noticed Chris on their first day of law school because he was the only man wearing a tie besides the professors. And, of course, he was really cute. Chris remembered Elizabeth from when they took the LSAT in Tulsa. They discussed their love for Tulsa and discovered they had mutual friends, though they themselves had never met. favOrite date: Since they moved back to Tulsa, Chris and Elizabeth have a date every Saturday morning. They go to the farmers’ market, followed by coffee from Café Cubana and breakfast at Old School Bagel and ending with a trip to Biscuit Acres Dog Park with their dogs. What she LOves mOst abOut him: Chris is hilarious, and he makes Elizabeth laugh all the time. Chris lives by the motto “Work hard. Play hard,” and he reminds Elizabeth not to take herself too seriously. What he LOves mOst abOut her: With Elizabeth, Chris discovered that he had been pretending to be someone else for a long time. Something about her helped him to become the person he had envisioned being when he was younger. Thus, what he loves most about her is that she helped him find himself at a time when he was very lost. That, and she’s beautiful, inside and out! cOLOrs: Purple and platinum favOrite detaiL: The ceremony music was very untraditional, but all the songs were meaningful to the couple. What Was unique: The couple went on a family trip to blend their own wine at the Woodhouse Family Vineyards. This wine was served to the guests during the main course of the meal, and each guest signed a magnum bottle for the couple to drink (with friends and family) when they celebrate their 10-year anniversary. her advice fOr Other brides: You don’t have to follow convention. If you want to do something totally different, go for it! three adjectives tO describe the Wedding: Personal, elegant and delectable! hOneymOOn: After taking the bar exam, Elizabeth and Chris took a two-week road trip in California. the engagement: After Chris and Elizabeth finished their law school finals, Chris made up a story that lured her to his house. Earlier that day, he had spread pink roses in the room and left a card. As Elizabeth entered the room, Chris got down on one knee and proposed the moment she looked up from the card. The card ended with “I want only one thing, and it begins with a question.” Elizabeth promptly answered “yes,” and they immediately went to Stonehorse Cafe where they celebrated with family and champagne.







ceremOny site: Elizabeth’s mom and stepdad’s back yardreceptiOn site: Philbrook MuseumgOWn: Ramona KavesaWedding jeWeLry: Chris designed Elizabeth’s engagement ring with a jeweler in New York, Robbie Friedman. The couple chose to get matching Cartier love rings as wedding bands, and each had an engraving that was secret until the rings were exchanged. Everything else was borrowed from Elizabeth’s mom.fOrmaL (men’s) Wear: Chris’ Zegna tuxedo was from Saxon Judd and the other men wore tuxedos from Beshara’s Formalwear. rehearsaL dinner site: Central Center at Central Park rehearsaL dinner caterer: Timothy Sean Fitzgeraldcakes: The groom’s cake, designed to look like the couple’s dogs, Tyson and Walter, was created by Mallory’s Mud Pies. Elizabeth chose to have Borden’s ice cream sandwiches as her “cake,” and they were a big hit.hOteL: Guests stayed at the beautifully renovated Crowne Plaza Hotel Tulsa. Elizabeth and Chris stayed at the McBirney Mansion, a perfect location to view the Tulsa Tough bike race the next morning.

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Live in: Dallas OccupatiOns: Clayton is a corporate attorney at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Kathy is a customer category manager for Kraft Foods. Weather: Upper 60s and sunny. It had been raining nonstop for 20 consecutive days in Tulsa, but the weather ended up being beautiful and dry for their special day. number Of peOpLe WhO attended: 275 hOW they met: In April 2002, Kathy and Clayton met through mutual friends while both were attending the University of Oklahoma. They’ve been happily together ever since. favOrite date: In August 2007, during a month-long vacation in Asia, Clayton and Kathy rented a motorcycle and drove up the ocean coastline to Hoi An, Vietnam (a seaside village). While in Hoi An, they took a boat tour of the city, ate a lovely dinner by the sea and visited ancient temples. What she LOves mOst abOut him: Not only does Clay love Kathy, but he also loves her family as if they were his own. Kathy is thrilled to be spending the rest of her life with such a wonderful man who is always kind and so generous in spirit. What he LOves mOst abOut her: Kathy is the light of Clay’s life, and he is the luckiest man to have her as his wife. He can only hope to make her half as happy as she has made him. cOLOrs: Black, white and yellow favOrite detaiL: Kathy’s “something old” was a tiny glass charm with a picture of Clayton when he was 4 years old. It was pinned to her bridal bouquet. What Was unique: The wedding was a multicultural celebration that incorporated the bride’s Vietnamese heritage. For example, the officiant did portions of the church ceremony in both Vietnamese and English. Also, the reception started off with a huge bang when the groom made a speech entirely in Vietnamese, much to the delight of the bride, her family and all the Vietnamese wedding guests. her advice fOr Other brides: Don’t try to please everyone. Just remember that the wedding is supposed to be about the bride and the groom. three adjectives tO describe the Wedding: Lovely, happy, perfect hOneymOOn: Two weeks in Southeast Asia with three major stops: My Tho, Vietnam; Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam; and Siem Reap, Cambodia the engagement: While eating lunch together at The Zodiac in Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas, Clayton surprised Kathy with a packed overnight bag and a room at the W Hotel. After a wonderful dinner at Craft and in the privacy of their hotel room, Clayton proposed to Kathy by saying the sweetest things and asking for her hand in marriage while down on bended knee. Of course, Kathy happily accepted. Immediately afterward, they called their loved ones to share their happy news. number Of mOnths it tOOk tO pLan the Wedding: 11 thing they WOuLd have dOne differentLy: Absolutely nothing! The wedding was perfection.

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ceremOny site: Holy Family CathedralreceptiOn site: Tulsa Historical SocietygOWn: Mori Lee (ivory gown with vertical draping that overlays a strapless, empire bodice with shirred midriff, full A-line skirt with draped detailing and chapel-length train) from Bella Rose Bridal- Edmond.Wedding jeWeLry: Chanel, DallasfOrmaL (men’s) Wear: Hugo Boss black suit, Neiman Marcus, DallasrehearsaL dinner site: Caz’s ChowhouserehearsaL dinner caterer: Caz’s Chowhousecakes: Ms. Laura’s Cakes, OkmulgeehOteL rOOm bLOck fOr guests: Doubletree Hotel Tulsa DowntownWedding night accOmmOdatiOns fOr bride & grOOm: Hotel AmbassadorWedding caterer: Ti Amo’s Italian Ristorantemusic: DJ ConnectionsOfficiant: Father Tam NguyenWedding/event pLanner: Rachel AdamsinvitatiOns: Designed by bride and groom; printed by Alphagraphics, DallasprOgrams: Designed by bride and groom; printed by Alphagraphics, DallasfLOWers: Mary Murray’s Flowersmake-up: Chanel, Sak’s Fifth Avenue at Utica Squarehair: Ihloff Salon at Utica SquaretranspOrtatiOn: Old Urban TrolleyfavOrs: Piper Hanewinkel (homemade sugar cookies with yellow icing and black cursive “K” in cellophane bags tied with a ribbon)rentaLs: ABCO Rents

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Treat your family to a special rehearsal dinner, such as this fi let mignon featuring a 6-ounce cut of meat served over garlic mashed potatoes and topped with a port wine demi reduction.

Perfect for a bridal luncheon, this pecan salad with chicken includes mixed baby greens tossed with a raspberry vinaigrette and topped with sun-dried cherries, apples, candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese.

Impress diners with a main course featuring the Atlantic salmon, a seared salmon fi let with scalloped potatoes and tomato saffron fume with an arugula salad.

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4. Jay Strongwater handmade frames, $1600 and $495

5. L’objet stainless and gold plated vase, $450

6. Annie Modica tray, $310; William Yeoward carafes, $155; Sandra Jordan silver-plate wine accessories collection priced from $45

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Wedding planning MAY BE OVER, BUT NOW IT’S TIME TO TURN A HOUSE INTO A HOME. HERE, THREE NEWLYWED COUPLES SHARE HOW THEY MERGED THEIR INDIVIDUAL TASTES INTO A NEW STYLE OF THEIR OWN.

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One of the couple’s favorite wedding gifts is a personalized Bible inscribed with their names.

Kimberly says they chose a light blue shade for the pillows and rug to compliment the darker, chocolate-colored leather furniture. “The living room serves as a perfect reflection of our two styles – functional leather furniture and end tables from Jean combined with colors and fabrics of my choice,” she says.

The glass coffee table from Pottery Barn is not only a favorite piece of furniture for Harry Connick Jr. (their golden retriever named for their favorite musician) to lay against, but the couple also use it to display a conch shell they found during their honeymoon in Turks and Caicos.

For a personal touch, Kimberly bought these marble coasters with images of the University of Oklahoma from Antique Garden, one of her favorite shops in Norman, Okla.

The Lópezes are organized and minimalistic in décor, so they keep few, but memorable objects around them, including these photo albums of their travels together.

Kimberly and Jean are both fans of jazz music, which is why their first date was at a Harry Connick Jr. concert, where they also met the Grammy Award-winning artist. Since then, the couple have collected posters from concerts they’ve attended, along with memorabilia of their favorite musicians.




The SchlipfsAlthough kendall Schlipf, 24, and her husband, Owen,

24, met during their early years at Oklahoma State University, they didn’t realize they were meant for each other until they started spending time together in the same social circle as upperclassmen.

The couple have remained inseparable ever since, and they recently celebrated their six-month wedding anniversary in their newly decorated home.

Kendall says that although her preference for bright, bold colors differed from Owen’s preferred colors of khaki, blue and green, they were able to combine her colorful style with his taste for simplicity and comfort.

“We were lucky that we needed to buy some furniture, so that stayed neutral and normal in size, color and texture,” Kendall says. “Then we used my love for color with accent wall pieces and pillows that incorporated color and patterns.”

They plan to redecorate their kitchen, and Kendall says the process has been a good opportunity to learn to decorate with each other’s likes and dislikes in mind.

“The best part about it is we can pick out everything together – paint, countertops, appliances, etc. – making it ‘our’ style and not just Owen’s style or my style,” says Kendall.

The LópezesGood things come when helping others, which is

exactly what happened for kimberly López, 29, and her husband, Jean, 26.

In 2002, the couple met at the University of Oklahoma when they served together on a campus event committee for the Children’s Miracle Network.

They wed in 2008 and bought a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Jenks, with furnishings that refl ect a culmination of form, function and style.

“We are both extremely organized and somewhat minimalistic when it comes to design, so in a sense, we share the same tastes for home décor,” Kimberly says. “Because we have such similar taste, many of our pieces worked well together.”

She says her taste for modern luxury “with a cozy touch” paired well with Jean’s style of “timeless, clean and functional design with a look for durability.”

They combined their best pieces from each of their former homes, along with new items and textures, to fi t within the country-cottage style.

“Our home, in terms of decorating, is a continual work in progress,” Kimberly says. “Together we created a ‘wish list,’ and now that we have most of the essentials, we are enjoying adding personal touches and artistic décor.”

Faith is important to Kendall and Owen, so they keep their Bibles and Bible study materials in their “most lived-in” room. Kendall has collected the wall crosses as gifts from her family for three years.

Owen’s mother made their window curtains with a hunter green fabric, which he chose to compliment the khaki-colored paint in the living room.

A framed photograph of the couple, a wedding gift from one of Owen’s sisters, was displayed at their wedding and signed by guests.

Kendall used wedding gift cards to purchase colorful pieces for their home, including this yellow terra-cotta vase from Pottery Barn. Other décor, including a bouquet of brightly colored flowers, creates a vibrant and inviting room.

The wood coffee tabletop is a loan from Kendall’s aunt until they find a replacement. “I feel like a little piece of her is at our house with us,” Kendall says. “It’s more home-like.”

To balance their taste for different color palettes, Kendall and Owen combined their styles. “There are sparks of color through accent pillows … combined with more neutral-colored furniture and wall colors,” Kendall says.




The NoelsNewlyweds Tamara, 24, and Chris Noel, 27, both grew up in

Tulsa and attended Bishop Kelley High School, but it wasn’t until a weekend at Grand Lake when they met and instantly fell in love.

For their new life together, the couple decided to forgo buying a house near their offices in downtown Tulsa, and instead, they bought a new home in south Tulsa.

When it came time to move in, Tamara says she had no concerns about merging her Old World décor with Chris’ modern and functional furniture.

“I knew that we would be able to decorate our house in a way that fit both of our styles,” Tamara says. “Chris gave me free

reign to decorate as I wanted to, but I kept his style and tastes in mind.”

She decorated the downstairs in warm browns and modern pieces from local furniture shops, such as I.O. Metro, while Chris made the second living room upstairs a “man cave” that includes a brown leather sectional with four reclining seats, a mini-fridge and three televisions mounted on the wall.

Now that they’ve finished decorating their 5-bedroom, 3-bath home, Tamara says they are pleased with the result: a casual, modern home featuring their individual styles as well as their new style together.

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“We love the openness of our kitchen and living area because it is ideal for entertaining,” Tamara says. “Whether it is just the two of us or we have a group of friends over for dinner, this space allows us to cook, eat, watch TV and catch up on our day.”

Chris is a former professional golfer who continues to play in national golf tournaments. A few of his golf trophies, including the center silver plate from a 2009 Cedar Ridge golf tournament in Tulsa, are displayed in their kitchen.

Tamara bought this ladder bookcase made of poplar wood with an espresso-stained finish from Target. She decorated it with photos from their wedding weekend and a few of her favorite lifestyle books. Since the couple honeymooned in Napa Valley and one of their stops was at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, they received bookends shaped like the famous bridge from Restoration Hardware as a wedding gift.

A plush, dark brown and white polka-dotted chair with matching pillows from I.O. Metro compliment the soft, neutral-colored sofas from Mathis Brothers Furniture.

This bar cart was a wedding gift from Pottery Barn, along with the wine and whiskey decanters. A couple of wine stoppers have an “N” monogram, and the wine bottles on the cart were brought back from Napa Valley.

When the Noels bought the south Tulsa house, they decorated their home with new furniture and items they chose together. “We wanted our home to have more of ‘our’ stuff rather than ‘this is mine’ or ‘this is yours,’” Tamara says.

Tamara brought this Old World-inspired wall frame from her previous home. The photos are a few favorites from their wedding.




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Fifteen years ago, Jeffery and Tristan were concentrating on only one thing: being kids. But even as kids, they could not keep from noticing the bond they would soon build after meeting each other at Jeffery’s mother’s dance studio. Today, it is obvious why this bond was so strong from the beginning. For fi ve years, the couple took their relationship to the next level and dated, becoming best friends. Then, on a date to Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at Utica Square, Tristan walked up to a table embellished with two dozen roses. After dinner, Jeffery handed her a gift, warning her not to get too excited, that it was not what she expected it to be. Tristan unwrapped the present to fi nd a digital camera. After snapping a few pictures, Jeffery told her to go back through the camera and look at all the photographs. It was then that Tristan caught the fi rst glimpse of her ring in a picture Jeffery had taken, and as she looked up from the camera, she found her future husband on one knee. Six months later, on a beautiful September day, the two best friends shared their fi rst kiss as a married couple at the Emerald Falls Golf Club in Broken Arrow. After 15 years of getting to know each other, of Tristan enjoying Jeffery’s easygoing and fun personality and Jeffery learning to love the way Tristan fi ts perfectly in his arms – after 15 years of being friends growing in love, the couple made the strongest vow of friendship on September 26, 2009.

The beautiful wedding was simple, but unique touches were added throughout the event, making it the Moores’ very own day. The colors of the wedding were black, white and turquoise, and a zebra pattern was added to add style and fun. Each of the bridesmaids dresses included the zebra pattern. Even with all the extra touches like the zebra print, Tristan made sure not to get stressed about the little details of the big day. After the ceremony and reception held at the golf course, the couple honeymooned in Mexico, a sure way to relieve any bit of stress that might have been built up during the planning of a wedding for 150 guests.

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Peter alexander fleisher

Charles and Jeanette Dickerson are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Kristin Mari Dickerson to Peter Eric Alexander Fleisher, son of Ilona Sandrey and Duane Grovier, and Martha Hyde and Christian Fleisher. The couple met on a blind date at Mayfest in 2007. After nearly two

years of courtship, Peter proposed. The two were scuba diving when Peter got on one knee, scribbled “marry me?” on his dive slate, and with tears of excitement Kristin nodded “yes.” The two are planning a family ceremony for January 16th, 2010, in

Peter’s hometown Islamorada, Florida.

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Colton hayes rohr

Nearly a year ago, Colton Rohr took his girlfriend, Megan Owens, on a romantic picnic date to celebrate their anniversary. The special occasion began at Woodward Park, where they enjoyed a delightful picnic followed by a hands-on art experience at Purple Glaze. As their date went on, Colton and Megan strolled the pedestrian bridge on Riverside and talked about their future life together and all the dreams they had for their lives. Then, he proposed. Down on one knee, Colton asked the love of his life and good friend of five years to marry him.Little did Megan know that when she met Colton

through Mpact Student Ministries, they would become good friends and on the day of his marriage proposal, her response to his proposal would be, “Abso-freakin-lutely.” From that day, it took Colton and Megan only six

months to plan their wedding. Before they said “I do,” the groom spent his

bachelor party with the guys and had a bonfire, while the bride spent her bachelorette party with the girls and ate sushi at Fuji.With approximately 500 guests and a unique

setting, Colton and Megan could not have asked for a lovelier day to join in matrimony. Although the days preceding their wedding

ceremony were filled with cloudy gray skies and dreary rain, the weather turned beautiful on the day of their wedding. The wedding ceremony featured decorations in

black, ivory and red and was held at The Assembly at Broken Arrow. The reception took place at the groom’s parents home, where the bride and groom hosted a dinner with guests. Fun, joyful and unique are just three words that the

bride and groom used to describe their wedding-day experience. Fun, because two good friends united as one amongst their family and friends. Joyful, because this special day will always be an occasion to remember. Unique, because Colton and Megan decorated their stage with three doors and a picket fence — an element that became their favorite detail of the wedding.Colton works for Paschal Studios as a decorative

concrete worker and Megan works for Country Financial Insurance. What Colton loves most about Megan is how she

loves people so much, while Megan loves that her husband has amazing character and integrity. Following the wedding, Colton and Megan

celebrated their honeymoon on a cruise to the Western Caribbean.

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tristan Keim

Jeffery moore

9.26.09

Fifteen years ago, Jeffery and Tristan were concentrating on only one thing: being kids. But even as kids, they could not keep from noticing the bond they would soon build after meeting each other at Jeffery’s mother’s dance studio. Today, it is obvious why this bond was so strong from the beginning. For five years, the couple took their relationship to the next

level and dated, becoming best friends. Then, on a date to Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at Utica Square, Tristan walked up to a table embellished with two dozen roses. After dinner, Jeffery handed her a gift, warning her not to get

too excited, that it was not what she expected it to be. Tristan unwrapped the present to find a digital camera. After snapping a few pictures, Jeffery told her to go back through the camera and look at all the photographs. It was then that Tristan caught the first glimpse of her ring in a picture Jeffery had taken, and as she looked up from the camera, she found her future husband on one knee. Six months later, on a beautiful September day, the two best friends shared their first kiss as a

married couple at the Emerald Falls Golf Club in Broken Arrow. After 15 years of being friends growing in love, the couple made the strongest vow of friendship

on September 26, 2009.The beautiful wedding was simple, but unique touches were added throughout the event,

making it the Moores’ very own day. The colors of the wedding were black, white and turquoise, and a zebra pattern was added to add style and fun. Each of the bridesmaids dresses included the zebra pattern. Even with all the extra touches like the zebra print, Tristan made sure not to get stressed about

the little details of the big day. After the ceremony and reception held at the golf course, the couple honeymooned in Mexico, a sure way to relieve any bit of stress that might have been built up during the planning of a wedding for 150 guests.

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Before she had even met Robert, Jennifer was trying to find an excuse to cancel their blind date. After all, being the diehard Cubs fan that she is, Jennifer thought she would never be able to date a White Sox fan like Robert. But after their first date at Aguave, when Robert brought her flowers, opened all the doors and, later that night, spent six hours on the phone with her, Jennifer decided she might have been very wrong in thinking they would not be a good match. On April 18, 2008, Robert “Ring Popped” the big question. Robert took Jennifer to see

her favorite team, the Chicago Cubs, where they sat on the front row behind home plate. After Robert passed Jennifer some Cracker Jacks, she soon began searching for the toy inside. After pulling out a Ring Pop, Jennifer unwrapped the candy and found a paper scroll that read “Jenny, will you marry me?”Over the next three and a half months, the couple’s love for each other, as well as the

love for their hometown baseball teams, was incorporated into the wedding planning and the wedding itself. The boys took their bachelor party to Chicago, where they watched a baseball game and partied downtown in the city. Also at the reception, which was held at the Tulsa Elks Lodge, place cards were used that looked like tickets to a White Sox or Cubs baseball game. The favors were pint glasses with the couple’s names, wedding date and a monogrammed “C.” Inside the glasses were peanuts and Cracker Jacks tied with a ribbon that read “Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks.” Of course, Cubs or Sox was written in the background of the ribbon.But it was the main event, the ceremony held at Christ the King Catholic Church, that

brought about 240 of Robert and Jennifer’s friends and family together, regardless of their allegiance to the Cubs or White Sox. Black, white, yellow, navy blue and green were used throughout the wedding. The couple incorporated Scottish tradition into the ceremony, including Scottish kilts for the men and a bagpipe player. It was on this day, Aug. 8, 2008, when Robert scored a homerun as Jennifer said “I do.”

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whitney rice 6.6.09

It might sound a bit cliché to say “there were fireworks all around” in a wedding magazine, but when Whitney and Todd first met, this cliché was very much a reality. Whitney’s grandfather owned a fireworks distribution business, and the couple first met at

a fireworks tent. Little did they know that this initial meeting would ignite a lifelong bond of love and friendship.Whitney and Todd had actually known each other as kids, because Whitney’s mother and

both of Todd’s parents were classmates at Beggs. But it wasn’t until mutual friends decided they would be a good match that the two started dating. Soon, Todd was leading Whitney through a scavenger hunt with the grand prize being a

proposal. About 18 months later, on June 6, 2009, the couple tied the knot in front of 225 of their family and friends.The elegant black, silver and red wedding was held in Helmerich Hall at Gilcrease

Museum. Handmade pieces made this union unique. All of the bridal party dresses were made by Whitney’s mother. When Whitney found that she wanted details from three different wedding dresses, her mother decided she could combine them into one. Whitney’s dress was truly one of a kind. The dresses were not the only pieces that helped to incorporate family into the wedding.

Whitney’s sister Amber is a wedding photographer and has captured cherished moments in several weddings. With this experience, she was the perfect choice for the couple’s wedding planner. Adding even more of a unique touch to the day, Amber took two pictures of a red rose and enlarged and framed the photos. She then used them as backdrops in place of large floral arrangements for the ceremony. The art now hangs in Whitney and Todd’s home. The whole family helped prepare for the big day. Whitney’s aunts helped with the bridal

party’s makeup. Whitney’s aunt Nancy, who works at Innovations in Jenks, did the bridal party’s hair. But the event that brought the two families together was when Todd and Whitney said

“I do.” With those two words, guests could almost see the fireworks all around that had sparked the beautiful marriage.

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