wedding resource guide
Forging Future Memories
Small touches, expert advice for making the occasion extra special
PHOTOS BY ASHLEY SUNDERLAND PHOTOGRAPHY
BY MARK BEUTLER
Planning the perfect wedding takes a certain amount of style and panache. It also takes paying attention to detail, a generous amount of flexibility and finding the right people to help put it all together. A wedding, after all, is more than just pictures of white rice frozen in the air: A couple’s wedding day is something they will remember ‘til death do them part. But what happens after the nuptials? The perfect reception and honeymoon require some planning, as well. We talked to a couple of local event planning pros in Oklahoma City, who share their thoughts on creating a memorable reception and honeymoon.
“There is no right or wrong way to plan a wedding,” says Brian Ferrell, proprietor of Factor 110 Events. “We work with couples to create a memorable ceremony or reception that works for them – their budget, their family, their expectations. We encourage the planners and couples we work with to create their own unique guest experience, to explore creative solutions within their budget and to incorporate a personal flair.” Ferrell’s company provides décor, linens, centerpieces, furniture, tents … anything needed to enhance the space where the wedding or reception takes place. “Our favorite receptions to produce incorporate elements that bring the bride and groom together; things that unite them as one,” Ferrell says. “Of course, it could also be two grooms or two brides who are getting married. We love hearing stories of how the couple met, what they enjoy doing together, favorite foods and interesting design styles. Then we take that information and weave it into the reception. It’s the small accents that make it all about them.” As the New Year begins, emerging trends for 2017 appear to be leaning more traditional, according to Kindt Steven Myers, owner of Kindt Events. “As with any industry, trends are cyclical,” Myers muses. “We are seeing more traditional ceremonies in churches and less outdoors.” Myers works with clients at all stages of the planning process. Typically he recommends planning at least 12-18 months in advance of the wedding date. “That is the preferred amount of time,” he explains, “but sometimes life calls for other plans. We have worked with clients who wanted to marry in as little as two weeks – and we were able to give them a spectacular and personal wedding ceremony and reception.” Any budget can be made to work, Myers added, and he does not necessarily recommend a couple begin their married life by going into debt for a wedding and reception. Another factor in today’s wedding industry is marriage equality, as more LGBT couples are tying the knot. “We are seeing a more welcoming atmosphere these days, and necessary open discussion among professionals who would be serving same-sex clients,” Myers says. “There really isn’t a difference in receptions, CHECK LIST but based on our experience Have fun! Enjoy the process, involve the family, and ask for we see same-sex clients often help. Make decisions together infusing more of their own and laugh along the way. personalities readily, where we Make it yours. Find ways to sometimes work harder to help make the experience unique our straight clients do the same. and a reflection of who you are as a couple. Let your It seems they are more steeped character be seen through the in tradition.” décor, entertainment, venue and food. So whether it’s a traditional church wedding or barefoot Don’t stress. If you are in the grass, both Myers and stressed about the planning, involve a planner or vendor. Ferrell agree that planning ahead, knowing what you want Make decisions and move on. Don’t second-guess yourself. and infusing a couple’s own There are too many details to personality will set the stage for worry about and no time to be a lifetime of happy memories. wishy-washy. JANUARY 2017 405 MAGAZINE
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The Resource Guide While your big day doesn’t have to be extravagantly lavish in order to be memorable, central Oklahoma is filled with experts who can help add some sparkle to the occasion while relieving some of the stress of doing it all yourself. Here are some of the 405’s best. ATTIRE/APPAREL Bella Rose Bridal 405.340.8105 bellarosebridal.biz BeLoved Bridal Boutique 405.701.8745 belovedbridalboutique.com
The Bridal Boutique 405.801.3377
Brown Egg Bakery 405.343.0309 browneggbakery.com Coco Flow 405.524.9500 cocoflow.com Gigi’s Cupcakes 405.286.6200 405.801.2525 gigiscupcakesusa.com
bridalboutiqueoklahoma.com
The Bridal Maison 405.775.9020 bridalmaison.com
Planning the Perfect Honeymoon
J.J. Kelly Bridal Salon 405.752.0029 jjkellybridal.com
Men’s Wearhouse 405.843.2575 menswearhouse.com Moliere Bridal 405.840.0100 molierebridal.com
W HE N T HE L A ST champagne toast has been made, the newlyweds can finally toss that bouquet and hit the road. It could be fun in the sun and toes in the sand, a trip abroad to the Amalfi Coast or somewhere closer to home in a quaint bed and breakfast – whatever the couple decides will be a reflection of their own personality and tastes. “Exotic destinations are more popular than ever,” says Bonnie Hedges, VP of sales and marketing for Bentley Hedges Travel. “Cruising the Polynesian islands, honeymooning in the White Desert, Antarctica’s first luxury camp or touring the Galapagos are not uncommon honeymoon destinations. If you need closer to home or time is restricted, a couple might choose an over-the-water bungalow on Maroma Beach. It’s just a short distance from Cancun and gives that honeymoon couple boasting rights of a unique and out-of-the-ordinary honeymoon.” It’s important to establish a budget for the honeymoon from the very beginning, Hedges said. Matching the honeymoon to the couple’s budget is a service her company offers. They also have a registration program where, in lieu of wedding gifts, friends and relatives can contribute to the couple’s honeymoon. And if the budget is tight, they can help with that, too. “Because we are a storefront office with experienced and professional travel agents, we know of unique and quaint honeymoon spots,” Hedges smiles. “Someplace where the couple will feel like they have left the country – places local where they will be pampered and made to feel special. After all, this is their time and the beginning of a life together. A honeymoon close by is as important to us as a Silversea Cruise in Europe. It is our responsibility and goal to match the very best honeymoon to the budget, while still providing the same customer service to every couple who comes into our store.” - MB
Mr. Ooley’s 405.879.0888 mrooleys.com
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Madison’s on Main 405.872.6717 madisonsonmainstreet.com
Meg Guess Couture 405.418.8898 megguess.com
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La Baguette Bakery & Café 405.329.5822 405.329.1101 labaguette.com
Silhouette Bridal 405.701.1779 silhouettebridal.com Spencer Stone Co. 405.608.0586 spencerstoneco.com Steven Giles Clothing 405.607.4633 stevengilesclothing.com
Mishelle Handy Cakes 405.348.5938 mishellehandycakes.com Nothing Bundt Cakes 405.751.8066 nothingbundtcakes.com Pie Junkie 405.605.8767 piejunkieokc.com Pinkitzel Cupcakes & Candy 405.235.1465 pinkitzel.com Sara Sara Cupcakes 405.600.9494 405.216.3562 sarasarabakery.com Uptown Candy 405.418.8881 uptownkidsstyle.com
Tuxedo Junction 405.946.7853 tuxedojunction.com
You Need A Cake 832.613.3991 facebook.com/you. need.a.cake
CAKES/SWEETS
CATERING
42nd Street Candy Company 405.521.8337 42ndstreetcandy.com
Abbey Road Catering 405.360.1058 abbeyroadcatering.com
Amy Cakes 405.360.1131 getamycakes.com Andrea Howard Cakes 405.509.5043 andreahowardcakes.com
Aunt Pittypat’s Catering 405.942.4000 auntpittypatscatering.com Bellini’s Ristorante & Grill 405.848.1065 bellinisokc.com Blue Label Bartending 405.651.8373 bluelabelbartending.com
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wedding resource guide Good Egg Dining 405.652.1182 goodeggdining.com
The Oklahoma Photobooth Company 405.260.7627
Madeline’s Flower Shop 405.341.2530 madelinesflowershop.com
Mitchell’s Jewelry 405.360.2515 mitchells-jewelry.com Mitchener Farrand 405.842.4243 mitchenerfarrand.com
theoklahomaphotobooth.com
Holloway Restaurant Group 405.202.5306 parkhouseokc.com
PartyBox Productions 405.743.8303 okpartybox.com
New Leaf Florists 405.842.2444 405.840.5323 newleafokc.com
Ideas in Ice 405.495.4423 ideasinice.com
The SNL Booth 405.720.7777 thesnlbooth.com
Poppy Lane Design 405.225.1008 poppylanedesign.com
Ingrid’s Kitchen 405.842.4799 ingridskitchen.com
T-Bird Mobile Music Service 405.420.9912 tbirdmobilemusic.com
Tony Foss Flowers 405.843.4119 tonyfossflowers.com
Naifeh Fine Jewelry 405.607.4323 naifehfinejewelry.com PHOTOGRAPHY
Kam’s Kookery 405.409.7312 kamskookery.com
To Have and to Hold (and to Eat) Top 10 Wedding Reception Foods Anything with Bacon! Beef Crostini Cake Pops Donut Towers Hummus
La Baguette Bistro 405.840.3047 labaguettebistro.com
EVENT STYLISTS/ PLANNERS About Last Night ... Event Planning 405.722.0059 aboutlastnight.net
Lottinvilles Wood Grill 405.341.2244 56644075 lottinvillesrestaurant.com
Emerson Events 405.757.4186 emersonevents.com
Pepperoni Grill 405.848.4660 pepperonigrill.net
Factor 110 405.604.0041 factor110.com
The Prairie Gypsies 405.525.3013 prairiegypsies.com
Gibson Events 405.830.1689 gibsonevents.com
Rococo 405.528.2824 405.212.4577 rococo-restaurant.com
Jane Kelly Weddings and Parties janekellyweddingsand parties.com
Running Wild Catering 405.751.0688 runningwildcatering.com
Judy Lehmbeck Bridal & Party 405.630.5453 facebook.com/JudyLehmbeck-Bridal-and-Party
Stella Modern Italian Cuisine 405.235.2200 stella-okc.com West/Urban Johnnie Bar & Grille 405.208.4477 urbanjohnnie.com Western Concepts Restaurant Group 405.605.2262
KINDT Events 405.546.5365 kindtevents.com Leslie Herring Events 405.607.6262 leslieherringevents.com The Wedding Belle 405.250.4998 weddingbelleweddings.com
westernconceptsdining.com
FLORAL
Popcorn Bags with Fun Seasonings
ENTERTAINMENT
Savory Cupcakes
Box Talent Agency 405.858.2263 boxtalent.com
Sliced Beef Tenderloin
Spanakopita Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Trochta’s 405.848.3338 trochtasflowers.com RENTALS
Amanda Watson Photography 405.385.9381 amandawatsonphoto.com Beautiful Day Images 405.720.7777 beautifuldayimages.com
Conventions and More 405.949.0641 conventionsandmore.com
Blue Coyote Photography 405.210.7113
Eventures Inc. 405.755.3333 eventures-inc.com
Candi Coffman Photography 405.615.7519 candiphoto.com
Innovative Event Solutions 405.286.1254 ies-events.com Marianne’s Rentals for Special Events 405.751.3100 mariannesrentals.com Mood Party Rentals 405.840.2081 moodpartyrentals.com INVITATIONS/ STATIONERY Chirps and Cheers 405.509.6336 chirpsandcheers.com No Regrets 405.753.5485 noregretsokc.com Occasions 405.217.8467 occasionspaper.com Paper N’ More 405.842.4177 papernmoreok.com
bluecoyotephotography.com
Choate House Photography & Video 405.802.3611 choatehouse.com Ely Fair Photography 405.850.9118 elyfairphotos.com Holli B. Photography 405.310.8945 hollibphotography.com Kevin Paul Photography 405.819.1280 kevinpaulphotography.com Laske Images 405.340.3339 laskeimages.com Lynn Timmons 405.749.4698 lynntimmons.com Randy Coleman Photography 405.509.9395 randycolemanphotography.com
VIDEOGRAPHY A Better Bloom 405.844.0330 abetterbloomedmond.com
JEWELRY
Fanswell fanswell.com
Birdie 405.255.4335 birdieblooms.com
B.C. Clark Jewelers 405.232.8806 405.755.4040 405.840.1441 bcclark.com
Gary Good Entertainment 405.840.2020 garygood.com
Calvert’s Plant Interiors 405.848.6642 calverts.com
Diamonds Direct 405.608.8802 diamondsdirect.com
M&M Productions 405.528.3548 okcdj.com
The French Tulip 405.948.3330 thefrenchtulip.com
Huntington Fine Jewelers 405.692.4300
Nexus Productions Inc. 405.512.4354 nexusproductions.com
Juniper Designs 405.464.6356 juniperokc.com
Lewis Jewelers 405.703.4644 lewis-jewelers.com
huntingtonfinejewelers.com
Cameron Wilson Video 405.689.0564 cwilsonweddings.com Denny Vanderburg 405.201.8882 denny@vanderhouse.com Glorious Day Films 405.887.7995 gloriousdayfilms.com Leslee Leaming Films 405.385.9336 lesleeleaming.com Redeemed Productions 918.728.9122 redeemedproductions.com
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Hey, Mister DJ Top 10 Wedding Reception Songs for 2017 T I M E S H AV E CH A NGED since the Carpenters’ “We’ve Only Just Begun” was the standard wedding song. Some tunes are timeless, however, while others add a touch of personality and originality, allowing the couple and their guests to relax and enjoy the moment. “Thinking Out Loud” Ed Sheeran (First Dance)
“I Think I Want to Marry You” Bruno Mars
“My Girl” Temptations (Father/Daughter Dance)
“I Got You Babe” Sonny & Cher
“Sweet Caroline” Neil Diamond “Don’t Stop Believin’” Journey “(My Darlin’) You Look Wonderful Tonight” Eric Clapton
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“Starships” Nicki Minaj “Celebration” Kool and the Gang “Countdown” Beyonce
Enhance. Maintain. Restore.
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wedding resource guide Pen Weddings 918.645.2695 penweddings.com Von Wedding Films 918.258.0258 vonweddingfilms.com
The MakeUp Bar 405.810.1226 themakeupbar.com
HAIR & MAKEUP
Splendid Beauty Bar 405.810.5944 splendidbeautybar.com
Sooo Lilly 405.306.2060 sooolilly.com
The Caliber 405.641.4500 facebook.com/ calibermuseum Chisholm Springs Events 405.757.5352
Harn Homestead 405.235.4058 harnhomestead.com Hidden Trails Country Club 405.685.7751 hiddentrailsokc.com
chisholm.thespringsevents.com
822 Broadway Salon 405.235.7050 822broadwaysalon.com Chelsey Ann Artistry facebook.com/ chelseyannmakeup
Trichology Salon 405.302.6499 trichologysalon.net
Coles Garden 405.478.1529 colesgarden.net
VENUES
BRUSHED Salon & Makeup Studio 405.761.2485 dry-shop.com
1015 Rooftop (Allied Arts Rooftop Patio) 405.659.8751 1015rooftop.com
Eden Salon & Spa 405.525.6110 405.231.4772 405.722.3336 edensalon.com
Aloft Hotel Downtown 405.605.2100 aloftoklahomacitybricktown.com
Ambassador Hotel 405.600.6200
Elegantly Finished Faces 405.633.0267
ambassadorhotelcollection.com
elegantlyfinishedfaces.com
Boathouse Brides 405.522.4040 boathousedistrict.org
L.J. Hill Makeup Artistry 405.819.4649 ljhill.com
Colcord Hotel 405.601.4300 colcordhotel.com
Embassy Suites Norman 405.364.8040
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The Loft on Film Row 405.208.8836 theloftonfilmrow.com The Magnolia Room 405.641.4500
Gaillardia Country Club 405.302.2875 gaillardia.com Gaylord-Pickens Museum 405.235.4458 oklahomahof.com The Greens Country Club 405.775.2113 thegreenscc.com Grisso Mansion – Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 405.382.2445
Oklahoma History Center 405.522.0745 okhistorycenter.org Oklahoma City Museum of Art 405.278.8286 okcmoa.com Oklahoma City Farmer’s Public Market 405.232.6506 okcfarmersmarket.com
facebook.com/MagnoliaOKC
embassysuites3.hilton.com
sno-nsn.gov/grisso-mansion
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IAO Gallery 405.232.6060 individualartists.org
Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club 405.848.5611 okcgcc.com
Myriad Botanical Gardens 405.445.7092 myriadgardens.org
Quail Creek Golf & Country Club 405.286.6714 quailcreekgcc.com
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum 405.478.2250
Remington Park 405.425.3270 remingtonpark.com
nationalcowboymuseum.org
River Oaks Golf Club 405.771.5800 riveroaksgolf.com
Oak Tree Country Club 405.340.1010 clubcorp.com/Clubs/ Oak-Tree-Country-Club
Rooftop at Plenty Mercantile 405.888.7470 plentymercantile.com/ pages/rooftop
Rose Creek Golf Club 405.330.8220 golfrosecreek.com Sam Noble Museum of Natural History 405.325.7975 samnoblemuseum.org Santa Fe Depot 405.307.9320 pasnorman.org Skirvin Hilton 405.272.3040 skirvinhilton.com Southwind Hills 405.837.9463 southwindhills.com Upstairs at RED Prime Steak 405.232.2626 redprimesteak.com/ showroom V2 Events at Vast 405.601.4300 vastokc.com Will Rogers Theatre 405.604.3015 willrogerstheater.com