Weidner-Rice Rehearsal Dinner

Kristen & Kevin got married May 23, 2009 - Pictage Gallery is already posted and can be accessed thru the proofs link of our main website - but the night before was also very special. The rehearsal and rehearsal dinner was all about family and their closest friends, many who traveled long distances to be here with them. As everyone knows, the groom's family is responsible for hosting the rehearsal dinner. Sally and Nelson Rice went the extra mile to welcome everyone and treat them to an awesome evening. The rehearsal itself took a about an hour at Asbury United Methodist church and then we all zipped over to 61st & Yale to D'Novo restaurant and LXI cocktail lounge, which closed to the public for this private party, so they had the entire place to themselves...all night long! We walked into the most impeccably dressed room I've ever seen. Anne Marie of The French Bouquet really rocked the flowers - orchids everywhere in tall glass cylinders and mounds of white hydrangeas and lilies - it was sweet! Little cards with their names and one of their engagement photos filled each napkin, as a keepsake of the evening. Cocktails and passed hors d'ouvres at LXI followed by a delicious dinner next door at D'Novo. The food was fabulous. If you don't know this, D'Novo prepares and serves food that is low in fat and calories - I can't believe it because it was just too good to be good for you, you know? An evening of toasts, tears and laughter wrapped up with a video presentation created by Kevin's brother Tanner, which was a combination of hilarious and sentimental and the perfect ending to a wonderful night. I understand that many stayed on into the wee hours at LXI but I had to work the next day (ha ha!). Here's a few of the highlights but all the photos from the rehearsal dinner are also in the Pictage gallery if you want to take a look!

Happy Birthday America!

Firecrackers popping and lighting up the sky, hot dogs and apple pie, streamers and the stars and stripes. It's America - home of the free and the brave. In celebration of our great nation and our troops who keep her free for you and me, Woodcreek Neighborhood had a parade this morning - the neighborhood kids decorated their bikes, scooters, 4-wheelers and whatever else they could find, including the dog in some houses - and played music and wheeled thru the streets.  Of course, we had to have a little rain this morning - hasn't rained in I don't know how many days - but it did this morning and .... they just didn't care!  The parade was followed by a cookout at the clubhouse and swimming - in the rain (is that a movie?) No wedding today so I just went out and snapped a few.  Happy birthday, America!  Happy 4th of July Americans! Watch the slideshow - click here.

ON THE BRINK-LEY

I think last Saturday was the HOTTEST day of the year so far. Of course, we had Brinkley's senior portrait session anyway and .... awesome! I've known Brinkley's mom since before Brinkley was born and she and I have always gotten along famously. I did, however, almost send her to the car Saturday morning! Brinkley is her little baby girl still but I think you can see that inside that little girl is a pretty talented woman about to take on the world. A little shy, fairly stoic, accomplished saxophonist (is that a word?), naturally curly hair (we all know how I envy that!) and a killer smile. I think she's going to be okay out there. (I don't know what we're going to do with her mother!) Go get 'em Brink!

MIA MAGAZINE PREMIER ISSUE IS OUT!

It's here! Mia Magazine premier issue is on the stands. It's free and you can pick one up several places around town. We are so proud to be a part of this new magazine for women by providing photography for the wonderful stories. I've been dropping them off in the Starbucks, shops in Brookside, just anywhere women go. It's a smaller size - meant to be carried in your purse so you can grab a quick read while you're waiting for your kids, waiting for your doctor, waiting for your hair/nail appt - waiting..... well, you get it - women have to wait a lot and now we have a nice little magazine to help us fill the time. When you're finished reading it, just leave it and let the next woman pick it up and read it too. It's full of great inspiration, ideas, tips and advice for women of today with stories by women of yesterday, today and tomorrow. A LOT of talented women are out there ready to share and touch the lives of other women. You may be one of them. Pick up a MIA and be inspired today! To read it online or contact them to advertise to all the women who will reading it, click here.

TULSA PEOPLE WEDDINGS - COVER GIRL!

We are thrilled to announce our darling bride, Meagan Stephens McDaniel is the new Tulsa People Weddings Cover Girl. When we were stylizing her bridal session I asked her where she thought she'd like to have it and she said she'd like to take a few at her house and then we could go somewhere else. I arrived at her house and immediately knew we didn't need to go anywhere else. It was perfect! And, of course she felt right at home so what could be better. Meagan wore a fabulously stellar designer gown by Monique Lhuillier of cream satin with an exquisite lace, re-embroidered corset, finished with a vanilla sash specially tied by...her mom. Meagan has some modeling experience and was actually called back and almost chosen for America's Next Top Model a couple of years ago. She's a doll and we're so happy to have her grace the cover of this issue. Her wedding is also featured so you can check out her darling groom inside. Pick one up today and take a look!

The Best Day

Wedding season is always so busy. I never seem to have time to spend with my family - well, they complain anyway - but today we just took a little time out and Kate, Tatum & Taylor and I went to the water park on 91st & Darlington. It was a little overcast so I could get by with a spf 70 for an hour or so! (It's hard being a ginger).   I love to watch how the girls are starting to come into themselves and just get out there amongst 'em.   Tatum cannot contain herself - I LOVE that about her.  She jumps and hops and her joy just overflows to the ends of her curls! Taylor is still watching a bit. Let's see how it goes and maybe I'll go over there. She's not too wild about uncontrollable water yet, but she did give it a try today! They love Kate and she pushed them in the swings awhile and we ended up at Josh's Sno-Shack for a sno-cone before we had to be home. It was THE BEST DAY!   I love my girls!  Peek Here!

Zinke Design Pampers Brides

A little while ago, we did a commercial session for Zinke Design's new line of pampering products. Brides will love them but so will all the girls you know. Satin, silk, a little lace and loads of style! Zinke was just featured in Luxury Las Vegas Magazine for these darling designs. Our beautiful model with all the camisoles, slippers, eye masks and more - gracing the pages. Looks great girls! Locally, their catalog of products is available online and I just picked one up at Jara Herron salon in Brookside, who also carries a few products. Get your satin eye masks before they are all gone and sleep like a baby! Congratulations to Arin Robinson and Jessie Zinke, the masterminds behind the new line!

On Bended Knee....

Women love romance....and there are few things more romantic than a marriage proposal on bended knee. if that proposal is made beneath a lace of winter trees on the grounds of Philbrook, tucked into the Christmas-festooned Tempieto...the culmination of a day of visiting all the places you fell in love...how could a girl possibly say no?

Lacy fell in love all over again as Trey slipped the "perfect," sparkling ring on her finger....and of course, she said yes. Every woman knows a man like this is a keeper.

Congratulations, Lacy and Trey! May your romance bloom through all the seasons of your life together.

Wild at Heart

Brooke and Mike are getting married in August. In Oklahoma. They are definitely two people who are risk takers, huh? I have known Brooke since she was a little girl. Brooke is artistic, creative and well, okay, she has a little wild streak in her. I love that about her! Apparently, so does Mike - who, I've been told - has had a few "wild child" moments of his own. I'm so glad these two have found each other. They are really at home with one another and make each other laugh ... a lot. Tulsa is their home turf and they wanted to go downtown for their engagement shoot. Of course, I must tote a furniture to most location, right? Oh, I almost forgot, we managed to catch the tail end of a train - another thing on their list. I had a great time with you two running around like crazies!

Sara Smiles

Named after the Hall & Oates song, Sara Milkovich was all smiles (and a few tears of joy) as she married her long-time love, Andrew Rapoport, in the Battery Park Gardens, New York City. Sara and Andrew's joy simply lit up the night. We were charmed by this couple.....and our wedding wish is that their love shines on forever. Mazel Tov!

Get a glimpse of the festivities here: Sara & Andrew's slideshow.

Marcus & Mandy's Wedding

Planning an outside wedding in April, in Oklahoma, is a true act of faith. But that's just what Marcus and Mandy had and it worked out just right for them. April 25th, 2009, was a little breezy, a little cloudy sometimes, but an overall glorious day to get married. Golf Club of Oklahoma was the setting with the ceremony on the north lawn and the reception in the clubhouse with its sweeping veranda. Family and friends traveled from near and far to wish these two many blessings. Marcus and Mandy made a special effort to include many family members in their wedding party and make everyone feel welcome. Marcus' children - Katie and Jonathan - were honor attendants and rose to the task of marrying their dad off to Mandy!

The Groove Pilots, with Marcus' brother Mathew singing, rocked the house til the wee hours. Take a peek at some of the highlights of the day in their slideshow here.

LUCY LOVE

I just don't know if there is a cuter baby. That's not just a grandmother speaking. : ) Getting to photograph these two anytime I please is a dream come true. ~sophia

MIA MAGAZINE - EXPOSED!

How many great women do you know?  How many women in your life do absolutely know have helped get you where you are today?   We are thrilled to announce that Lisa and Sophia will be the photographing for the new Mia Magazine!  A new publication, produced by women, for women and about women -- is undoubtedly the next BIG thing to hit the media waves.   Women inspiring women to be..well, women.. and damn proud of it!   The team on this publication has years of experience and I'm not just talking about publication and journalism - they are women! They know about women!  Finally!  They are taking story ideas and writing from all women of all ages as well as advertising that thousands of women will see so please go to the website- www.miamagazine.net and see for yourself why we are so excited about being a part of this fun, new publication!   CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!  Let's ROCK this town and give women  something to talk about!