Happy Birth Mother’s Day

To all those Birth Mothers who chose to give the gift of life… Happy Birth Mother’s Day!

Many things have touched our hearts over the years, filming wedding and events, but the story above touched our hearts in a very special way…

We had filmed Ben & Kaila’s wedding several years ago. Their highlight ranks as one of our favorites and was an International Award Winner. After not being able conceive a child, they made the decision to adopt. Through some friends they came in contact with Circle of Love in Wichita, KS. A Birth Mother, Megan, from Circle of Love came across their profile and chose them to adopt her unborn twins.

Yes, twins, a boy & a girl! Ben & Kaila were thrilled to begin this adoption journey to becoming parents. More importantly, their wedding film was such a treasure to them, they wanted a film of their adoption journey as well to one day share with their twins. This is just the first in a series of videos sharing a portion of their story. This one they wanted to be for the express purpose of showing their love and appreciation for their Birth Mother, Megan.

Meagan touched our hearts as we met her on delivery day at the hospital. She gave Ben & Kaila an amazing gift, the gift of children. I must say, it wasn’t the easy way. It took great courage to and strength to carry this pregnancy to full term, but she felt it was best for those two precious lives she brought into this world.

Today is Birth Mother’s Day. A day to celebrate Meagan and all Birth Mothers who choose to place their unborn children with a loving family through adoption. I must say, it is one of the most sacrificial acts of love a Birth Mother can do for her unborn child. Today and every day we salute Birth Mothers for choosing to give life!

2013 Linen Runway Show

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Oh the fun things we get to do. Three years ago Marianne’s Rentals for Special Events, an OKC Party Rental company, came up with this clever idea for showcasing their latest table linens. Turn them into evening gowns and showcase them in a live runway show. There is one caveat, the gowns are not sown. They are pinned, tucked, & wrapped onto the runway models. It truly is an inspiration in color and texture!

Each year the Linen Runway Show has continued to grow and become quite the event. This year was no exception with Marianne’s Tabletops displayed in the cocktail area with beautiful florals from The Fleuriste, lighting from Innovative Event Solutions, paper from Paper8, coordination from OKC Perfect Wedding Guide, cupcakes from Gigi’s Cupcakes and h’orderves from Riverwind Hotel & Cassino.

This year the models were pageant winners in both the Miss America, Miss, Teen & Mrs. USA pageants from Oklahoma and four surrounding states. Styling for all the runway models was under the direction of Malorie Avaline Hair & Make Up. Little did these lovely pageant winners know they were competing for the crown of Miss Oklahoma Tabletop! And yes, we had a winner!

Marianne’s Rentals also teamed up with the Oklahoma Children’s Miracle Network Hospital as all the proceeds from the event were donated to this local charity. The absolute highlight of the evening was when each Miracle Child took a walk down the runway escorted by one of the pageant winners. To see the joy and excitement in their faces, moved us to tears.

Be inspired for your next event as you click play to preview Marianne’s 2013 collection of specialty linens! Linens so FABULOUS, you’ll want to WEAR them!

Crooning at it’s finest | Wade Tower

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We have the opportunity to hear lots of bands at weddings, but none have a sound quite like Wade Tower. If you are a lover of Michael Buble, Sinatra or Bing Crosby, then that is a hint of Wade Tower’s crooning style.

Be it cocktail hour, dinner music or filling the dance floor, Wade is a favorite. While he is based in Oklahoma, he travels nationally entertaining audiences of all ages. You can contact him at bookings@WadeTower.com to book him for your wedding reception. Take a peek at this debonair entertainer performing, “Luck Be a Lady” and he is sure to have you swooning.

Outdoor Romance | The Wedding Belle

Sharing some elegant wedding decor inspiration from Robyn Martin of The Wedding Belle at Coles Garden for her Brides of Oklahoma photo shoot. Robyn had so many elements to her shoot. From the outdoor ceremony, the charming cakes and catering, to the stunning tablescape Robyn’s flair for design was amazing.

We loved having a REAL Bride on this shoot to model her very own Lazaro wedding gown. She was awesome and looked fabulous! Click play to catch the beauty and romance of this outdoor wedding design!


Robyn gave us a little insight into the thoughts behind her design.

Theme: Outdoor Romance

Style: Traditional with a twist

Colors: Three shades of Blush & Gold

The Lazaro wedding gown inspired the color palette, style and the ambiance of the design. Inspiration also came from the challenge of how to use a serpentine table at a wedding as a guest table. This is four serpentine tables put together to form a circle which leaves a large opening in the center for an over-the-top centerpiece which seats 12!

 

:: Wedding Pros ::

The Wedding Belle | designer
Beautiful Day Images | photographer
Coles Garden | venue
Madison’s On Main | cakes
Hydrangea Floral | florals
J.J. Kelly Bridal Salon | wedding gown
Malorie Avaline Hair & Makeup | hair & makeup
Marianne’s Rentals for Special Events | linens, china, rentals, chairs covers, embroidery
Von Wedding Films | videography
Cheever’s Catering | food & beverage
Lewis Jewelers | jewelry
Paper Lion | paper suite
Innovative Event Solutions | lighting

Bright + Beautiful | About Last Night

Bea Penhall of About Last Night Event Planning did an amazing design for this bright & colorful tabletop for the Brides of Oklahoma. New Leaf Florist put it over the top with the draped backdrop and colorful florals. We really loved the curtains open to catch a view of the downtown Oklahoma City skyline from the Meinders Hall of Mirrors. Click play for some very fun and colorful wedding inspiration!


:: Wedding Pros ::

About Last Night…Event Planning | designer
Mishelle Handy Cakes | cake
By Invitation Only | paper suite
Luxe Objects | stained glass, coral art & napkin rings
New Leaf Floral | floral design, iron backdrop & draping
Marianne’s Rentals for Special Events | china, linens, chairs & rentals
Meinders Hall of Mirrors | venue
Amanda Watson Photography | photography
Von Wedding Films | videography
Innovative Event Solutions | lighting