Exchanging Gifts On Our Wedding Day

April 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Have you thought about exchanging gifts on your wedding day?

Just after Erin slipped into her wedding gown, her Dad came in with a special delivery from her Groom, Matt. As she opened her gift from Matt, there wasn’t a dry eye in the bride’s room filled with girls in pink dresses. Matt received his gift prior to the ceremony as well and was pleasantly surprised. You will have to watch and see how much of his letter he shared with his buddies.


It doesn’t have to be an elaborate gift shared on the wedding day, but you might consider taking time to write down your thoughts on a card to your future wife or husband…it will be a gift she or he will always treasure. It is also a good idea to let your photographer and videographer know so they can capture these special moments giving you the opportunity to see their reaction. There is just something special about expressing your feelings in writing to the one you love on your wedding day. So start writing your wedding day love letter. ~Mark + Trisha

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Destination Wedding + Las Vegas = Adventure

March 3, 2012 By 2 Comments
Wishing Monica & Cesar a Happy Wedding Anniversary!

A year ago today we were in Las Vegas to capture Monica & Cesar’s Destination Wedding. It was a great adventure climbing in Red Rock Canyon, filming on the Las Vegas Strip and soaring to their suite on 62nd Floor of The Hotel at Mandalay Bay. Special thanks to Todd Scott Ballje of Beautiful Day Images for allowing us to share some of his photographs on the blog today for Monica & Cesar’s 1st Wedding Anniversary.

The Brides of Oklahoma Magazine has a beautiful spread of images from Monica & Cesar’s Destination Wedding.

Take a peek at their Wedding Day Edit to see all the fun we had in Las Vegas.

Venue :: The Hotel at Mandalay Bay
Wedding Planner :: About Last Night…Event Planning
Travel Agent :: Michelle’s Destinations Unlimited
Invitations :: Paper ‘N More
Floral :: Hydrangea Florals
Rentals :: Marianne’s Rentals
Lighting :: Innovative Event Solutions
Cake :: Mishelle Handy Cakes
Hair & Make Up :: Malorie Avaline
Attire :: JJ Kelly Bridal
Photobooth :: OKC’s Finest Photobooth
Photography :: Beautiful Day Images
Videography :: Von Wedding Films

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Wedding Moments…you don’t want to miss!

November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

When a Bride slips into her wedding dress is one of my favorite moments of the day.
It is a moment worth reliving and one the groom does not get to see.
In the comfort of home, Crystal had such a great time getting ready with her bridal party for her wedding day, while Jesse, her Groom was preparing to meet his Bride. Dad caught his first glimpse of his daughter in her gown just before the first look with her Groom.

On this warm afternoon, things started to heat up just a bit when there was a problem with the air conditioning unit that was to cool the tent for the wedding. One of the groomsmen saved the day by repairing the unit just minutes before guests began arriving. Moments like these happen once in a lifetime, may your family treasure these memories for years to come.

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Luxurious Tulsa Wedding with a Persian Flair

November 18, 2011 By 2 Comments


Rachelle & Ryan had the wedding of their dreams at Tulsa’s Mayo Hotel. We love capturing wedding day’s that reflect the Bride & Groom’s heritage. Every detail was given such thought and entailed such beauty, with the banisters lined with red roses, petals lavishing the marble staircase, the Bride’s stunning entrance from the second floor balcony, and a surprise room decorated for a Persian blessing. Oh, and we can’t forget to mention the dance to acquire the cake knife, that was fun. We had the pleasure of showing this Wedding Day Edit at their reception as a surprise to the Bride & Groom. The evening was full of surprises, but there was no doubt Lasting Impressions did a wonderful job of making all their dreams come true. We wish Rachelle & Ryan a lifetime of love & happiness with some fun surprises along life’s journey! ~Mark & Trisha


Wedding Pros Wedding Coordinator :: Lasting Impressions Venue :: Mayo Hotel Florals :: Lasting Impressions | Aaron's Flowers Make Up :: Glamor Artz Rentals :: Marianne's Rentals Lighting :: Omni Lighting Photography :: Chris Humphrey Photographer Videography :: Von Wedding Films Band :: Live 80

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Vintage Wedding Reception Five Oaks Lodge

May 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment


Toasts are meant to be remembered and as much as I love photography, you will never hear the Father of the Bride's voice crack in a photograph as he toasts his daughter and new son-in-law on their wedding day. The reception is filled with sights, sound and family and friends having the time of their lives. The wedding video or wedding film, gives you an awesome way to keep this memory alive for years to come. This Bride was just sure she didn't want a video, but her parents felt strongly that she should. She feels differently now and is grateful for the memories.

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