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bridesmaids’ attire • Dolly Levi’s Event Design Studio | Cake • Mishelle Handy Cakes | florist • Dulaney Flowers | invitation • By Invitation Only

photography • Lynn Timmons Photographers | registry • Bebe’s | rehearsal dinner • Oklahoma Heritage Museum

Rings • Naifeh Fine Jewelry | videography • III Oaks Video Production | wedding planner • Judy Lehmbeck - Judy Lehmbeck Bridal & Party

Rachel Lea Samara and Nelson Leslie Bolen were united in marriage in an evening ceremony on July 12, 2008, at St. Elijah Orthodox Christian Church. Rev. Father Constantine Nasr officiated the ceremony with Father Jeremy Davis assisting. The reader was Rev. John H. Marlin. A reception followed at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Esber Nabeeh Scott Samara of Oklahoma City. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benny Richard Homsey of Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Nabeeh Esber Samara of Oklahoma City and the late Nabeeh Esber Samara.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leslie Bolen of Oklahoma City. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harold Nelson, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Leslie Bolen.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose an elegant gown of ivory silk faille designed for her by Amsale. Narrow straps enhanced the fitted bodice, which was enriched with hand-embroidered seed pearls. The full ball gown with bubble hem and cathedral train draped from a defined waist, accented with an embellished bow detail. To complete her ensemble, Rachel wore a family heirloom veil of Alencon re-embroidered lace, which framed her face and flowed beyond her train. For her “something new,” Rachel wore pearl and diamond earrings designed by New York jeweler Mish that Nelson gave her as a wedding gift. The bride carried a beautiful white bouquet of stephanotis with baby seed pearls and ivory English roses and carried an antique linen and lace handkerchief which belonged to her late great-grandmother’s as “something old.” Rachel carried her mother’s wedding Bible as “something borrowed,” and for her “something blue” her initials were monogrammed inside her wedding gown.

Elizabeth Dee Samara and Juliana Lea Samara, sisters of the bride, both served as the maids of honor. The bride’s other attendants were Kristin Homsey Carson, Sarah Michelle Eveans, Anna Leigh Homsey, Heather Lee Jones, Katherine Bolen MacKellar and Alix Lormand Samara. Claire Elizabeth Samara was the flower girl.

The bridesmaids wore strapless, knee-length dresses of champagne and ivory brocade from the Priscilla of Boston collection, along with Jill Alberts earrings with gold and lemon citrine drops given to them by the bride. The flower girl wore an ivory dupioni silk, empire dress that featured a bodice of baby seed pearls in a floral and vine pattern. A large, oversized bow tied in the back with an organza flower.

Robert Harold Nelson served as best man. The groom’s other attendants included Edward Nichols Bentley, Jeb Edward Blacketer, Richard Todd Currie, James Bruce MacKeller, Charles Earnest Nelson, Esber Nabeeh Shea Samara and Grant Morgan Stewart. To carry out the classic elegance of the wedding, the groomsmen wore ivory tuxedo jackets. James Bolen MacKeller, the ring bearer, carried a needle point pillow made by the bride’s mother. Whitney Browne Hooten, Brittani Bayouth, Mary Elizabeth Nelson and Jenifer Bailey Stehr were in the house party.

Music was provided by Saint Elijah Choir, directed by Al Mamary. Vocalists Kerry and Marilee Barnett sang “Ave Maria” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Amy Stewart was the organist.

As guests arrived at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club for the reception, they were greeted by a string quartet. A two-tier ice table embellished with a large display of fresh flowers in the foyer displayed the welcome drinks, which were champagne infused with preserved hibiscus flowers. The wedding reception was Venetian inspired using a romantic color palette. Ivory silk parasols enhanced the chandeliers, which were draped with flowers to create an intimacy in the air. Soft blue silk cloths and brightly colored floral arrangements decorated the ballroom, guests were seated at white chivari chairs and a black and white checkered dance floor carried out this elegant and romantic theme. The extravagant buffet displayed an array of beef tenderloin, fried chicken and Lebanese food. As a special treat for the groom, a Chicago-style hot dog bar was set up and decorated with pennants from his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs. Larry “T-Byrd” Gordon from Dallas provided the dance music. Personalized wine bottles with loving wishes from the bride and groom were given to guests as they left the reception.

The evening before the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a memorable rehearsal dinner at the Oklahoma Heritage Museum. There, guests enjoyed a seated dinner, listened to touching speeches and watched video clips of the bride and groom’s past. To carry on a Lebanese tradition, the groomsmen served platters of steak tar tar to every table. Guests left with a red velvet Sprinkles cupcake as their favor.

Upon return from their honeymoon in San Francisco, Napa Valley and Santa Barbara, the couple now resides in Oklahoma City. The bride is a title attorney for Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Nelson is a graduate of Centenary College of Louisiana. He is self-employed in the oil and gas industry.

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Capt. and Mrs. David Illingworth II

bridal gown • Bella Rose Bridal | bridesmaids’ attire • Bella Rose Bridal | bridesmaids’ luncheon • Gaillardia Country Club | cake • Mishelle Handy Cakes

catering • Gaillardia Country Club | decor & rentals • The Wedding Belle Designs | Marianne’s | florist • Hydrangea | ice sculpture • Ideas In Ice

invitations • Paper ‘N More | lighting • Innovative Entertainment Solutions | Make-up • Sharon Tabb | photography • Lynn Timmons Photographers

reception venue • Gaillardia Country Club | registry • Bebe’s | groom’s ring • B.C. Clark Jewelers | transportation • Kings Limousine

videography • Creative Photo Video | wedding jewelry • Naifeh Fine Jewelry | wedding planner • The Wedding Belle

In December 2007, Captain David Illingworth flew from Okinawa to Honolulu to deliver Captain Katie Moulthrop’s Christmas gift. When she opened the box, Katie found a beautiful bell engraved with the words “Will You Marry Me, Kate?” Undaunted by the logistical issues they faced, the couple scheduled a September wedding in the bride’s home state of Oklahoma.

In mid-April, Dave received news of his September deployment resulting in a decision to move the wedding to July. Katie arrived in Oklahoma for five whirlwind days of planning with her wedding planner. A new challenge arose to plan a wedding to celebrate the last time the couple, families and friends would be together before a year of separation. With the bell theme in place from the Christmas proposal, the reception became a gift to the guests as “Christmas in July.” Every detail was dedicated to making memories.

In spite of the deployment and many other obstacles, these two JAG attorneys were married on July 19, 2008.

Katie chose a Sottero-Midgley ivory, strapless, A-line gown with a corset closure. Her cathedral-length veil and blusher were accented with Swarovski crystals. She carried an oversized bouquet of green and ivory orchids, roses and hydrangeas laced with her grandmother’s rosary and necklace, and embellished with rhinestone sets for sparkle.

Katie’s vibrant palette of fresh melon, poinsettia, gold, Aurora orange and firecracker (later renamed “Katie pink” by the vendors) splashed the evening with color.

The sanctuary was adorned with two topiary urns and four large candle rings of roses, Cymbidium orchids, hydrangeas, variegated ivy and dogwood branches. Pew markers were oversized kissing balls of roses tied with melon green ribbon.

The dance floor featured textured lighting in a “Katie pink” lace pattern. The club house was washed inside and out in pink and green lighting.

Custom furniture was designed which included a champagne banquette and lounge benches covered in gold crush with matching end tables. The seating was piled with alternating “Katie pink” and fresh melon satin pin-tuck square pillows.

The bride’s cake table was covered in gold taffeta embellished by heavy gold braid. The table was framed by an arbor of potted birch trees in amber gold. Each tree displayed twelve-inch kissing balls of roses.

The guest dining table skirts and overlays were “Katie pink” crush. The overlays gathered in six peaks were pinned with garden roses and orchids. The mahogany Chivari chairs were basket woven with gold sparkle organza sashes, and pinned with roses and orchids. The sweetheart table was draped in gold satin and topped in “Katie pink” crush gathered and pinned with orchids. The tables displayed glass gold swirl chargers, Vanessa gold china and alpine gold glass salad plates. The

crystal was a trio of red and clear colored pieces and the utensils were gold plated. Napkins were folded to encase an ivory menu scripted in gold and were topped with a bell shaped wrapped cookie displaying the sentiment, “Will You Marry Me, Kate?”

Centerpieces, placed on mirrored squares, were enhanced by crystal votives, loose rock crystals and crystal garlands. On a third of the tables, clear vases supported a large topiary ball of hydrangeas, roses and orchids in the wedding colors. Trios of clear cylinders of red dogwood branches were encircled by clear square vases of roses and orchids on another third. Arrangements of roses and orchids studded with fruits and mounted on the mirror squares were on the remaining tables. The sweetheart table was topped with square vases of roses, hydrangeas and orchids.

The bride’s five-tier, candle-light cake featured gold beading and a fresh flower topper with flowers surrounding every layer. The groom’s cake was a reproduction of his mess dress uniform including his service medals. Milk shots were served with the groom’s cake in miniature hurricane glasses. Extra slices of cake were boxed and tied with ivory and gold organza ribbons for the guests.

The candy buffet of an assortment of color coordinated candies and truffles was offered in various glass containers and displayed on a table in the foyer. The guests were invited to package selections in gold Chinese take-out boxes.

Signature cocktails, “Katie’s Cosmo” and “Dave’s Club Special,” were dispensed through an ice-sculpted, bell-shaped luge embossed with the words, “Will You Marry Me, Kate?”

Accompanied on guitar by her uncle, the bride serenaded her groom with a beautiful rendition of “Leaves of Gold.” At the end of the evening, best wishes for the bridal couple were made by the ringing of crystal bells as they departed.

Unique and distinctive elements of the wedding were designed to make memories and enhance the guests’ comfort and enjoyment. The groom’s father co-officiated as the Deacon. The bride’s family candle for the unity candle ceremony was used at her baptism and confirmation. The groom escorted his mother to her seat. The traditional wedding party included eight Air Force honor guard. Tables were named for the characteristics of love. The best man escorted the bride to her chair for the garter toss. The guest book table was covered with family wedding photos. Tags were attached to the cookies to tell the story of the engagement, and the groom’s cake was personalized and accompanied by milk shots.

Dave and Katie’s wedding was designed to produce unforgettable memories to carry them, their friends and family through a difficult year ahead and was truly a magical night.

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Accommodations • The Skirvin Hilton | bridal gown • J.J. Kelly Bridal | bridal accessories • J.J. Kelly Bridal

Bridesmaids’ attire • Moliere Bridal Salon | Cake • Mishelle Handy Cakes | Catering • Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City | florist • Dulaney Flowers

invitations • By Invitation Only | Reception Venue • Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City | Videography • Von Wedding Films

Alicia Ocker of Oklahoma City, and Nik Thompson of Dodge City, Kansas, were married in a June 28, 2008, ceremony at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. Rev. Robert Rose Jr. officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kyle Ocker of Oklahoma City. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Kathryn Ocker of Norman, Oklahoma.

The groom is the son of Ms. Laurie Jane Thompson of Dodge City, and Mr. Ben Thompson of Hutchinson, Kansas.

The bride was given in marriage by her father. She chose a designer gown from the Pronovias-Barcelona collection in ivory crushed taffeta. Her strapless silhouette featured an extended ruched dropped waist releasing her draped skirt and semi-cathedral train. Her entire gown was embroidered with silver floss petals and leaves embellished with pearls, crystals and jewels. A jeweled organza bolero with crystal pleated collar and cuffs completed the gown. To complete her ensemble, the bride wore a cathedral veil of blush gossamer illusion hemmed with a folded Swiss satin ribbon hem by Toni Federici.

Rachel Mettler was the matron of honor. Hallie Thompson, sister of the groom, was the maid of honor. The bridesmaids included Rachael Wattson, Angie Hass, Daniele Leite, Kate Ocker, cousin of the bride, and Brittany Valenzuela, cousin of the bride. Taylor Moore and Michelle Meredith, cousins of

the bride, were the darling flower girls.Will Deeker served as the best man. The groomsmen included Alec Ross,

Josh Roesener, Jimmy Ocker, brother of the bride, Randoulph Castor, Matt Clark and Omar Ruiz. Ushers were Jesse Smith, Erich Schade, Cory Odell and Chad Howard, cousin of the bride.

The house party included Rachel Ferguson and Jamie Noel. Sallie Cavin, pianist, Lauren Cavin Whitney, flautist, and Ellen Jackson, organist, enhanced the ceremony with music selected by the bride and groom.

After the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Petroleum Club in downtown Oklahoma City. The Wise Guys band provided the dancing entertainment. Before the couple departed the reception in “Cinderella’s pumpkin” carriage, provided by D & D Carriages, Alicia tossed the “lucky” bouquet she caught at her cousin’s wedding two months before Nik proposed. The carriage strolled them through the moonlit streets of Bricktown and downtown Oklahoma City before taking them to The Skirvin Hilton hotel for their wedding night.

Following a honeymoon cruise of the Eastern Caribbean, Alicia and Nik moved to Dodge City to live their “happily ever after.”

Deborah Rianna Ganick and Craig Matthew Cossey were married on August 9, 2008, at 6 p.m. in the Temple B’nai Israel in Oklahoma City. Rabbi Barry Cohen and Rabbi A. David Packman performed the ceremony. A string quartet performed preludes and ceremony music in the sanctuary.

The bride’s parents are Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Ganick of Edmond, Oklahoma. The parents of the groom are Mrs. Timothy Cossey of Aurora, Colorado, and the late Mr. Cossey.

Escorted down the aisle by her father, the bride wore Victoriana, a Maggie Sottero one-piece, corset, strapless full A-line gown. The bodice featured a fitted dropped waistline romantically embellished with an embroidered, beaded motif comprised of Swarovski crystals, bugle beads, seed beads, glass beads and sequins. The skirt featured royal embellishments detailing the gentle pick-ups. The skirt back boasted pick-ups cascading into a bubble hem chapel train. Deborah chose a stunning headpiece custom made by Sara Gabriel made with sparkling Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls. Her fingertip-length veil of soft illusion tulle with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls perfectly accented the gown’s embellishments and her head piece. The bride carried a nosegay bouquet of white tulips collared by white roses.

The stair rails by the chuppah were draped in white satin with bows tied at

the ends and the peaks. Two fresh arrangements of champagne, white and ivory roses, with white lisianthus, larkspur, snap dragons, stock hydrangeas and a variety of greens were placed on either side of the chuppah.

The maid of honor was Samantha Ganick, the bride’s sister. The bridesmaids included Amy Fitch, Krista Moschak, Kim Sheppard, Kelly Warner and Jane Zimbelman. The bridesmaids wore black satin, strapless, side ruched, ball gowns with a rhinestone brooch. The ladies carried nosegay bouquets of blown Eliza (pink) roses. Kalyn Cossey, the groom’s daughter, was the guest book attendant.

The groom’s brother, Chris Cossey, served as best man. The groomsmen were Tom Dougherty, Aaron Ganick, Matt Griffin, Joe Hernandez and Kris Zimbelman.

The reception followed at The Skirvin in the Grand Ballroom. Floral arrangements, designed to match the sanctuary flowers, were the centerpieces at guest tables.

The bride’s candlelight, square, four-tiered cake of French vanilla with raspberry and light crème fillings and buttercream icing was decorated with ivory, white and champagne colored roses on the top and placed in clusters on the layers. The groom’s cake was a whimsical chocolate creation reflecting the couple’s interest in cycling.

The couple honeymooned in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and resides in Edmond, where the bride manages the human resource department for a local healthcare management group, and the groom manages a local bicycle shop.

bridal gown • Bella Rose Bridal | cake • Mishelle Handy Cakes | catering • The Skirvin Hilton | Florist • The French Tulip

invitations • RSVP Stationery & More | photography • Lynn Timmons Photographers | tuxedo • Tuxedo Junction

reception venue • The Skirvin Hilton | rentals • The French Tulip | Videography • Creative Photo Video

wedding planner • Robyn Martin - The Wedding Belle

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Cossey

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bridal gown • Bella Rose Bridal | bridal accessories • Bella Rose Bridal | bridesmaid’s attire • Bella Rose Bridal

cake • Mishelle Handy Cakes | wedding jewelry • Bella Rose Bridal

Mr. and Mrs. Brandon James Kitch

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Virginia Ann Bodine and Brandon James Kitch were married in a beautiful evening wedding on December 29, 2007, at Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel in Oklahoma City.

The bride is the daughter of Thomas Bodine of Yukon, Oklahoma, and the late Ann Bodine. She is the granddaughter of Maurice and Ann Thompson Jr. of El Reno, Oklahoma, and Dr. Charles Bodine of Oklahoma City. The groom is the son of Charlene Kitch-Harris and Jim Kitch of Yukon, and the grandson of Leroy and Georgia Kitch of Oklahoma City, and Dorothy Courtney and the late Charles Courtney of Mustang, Oklahoma.

The bride was escorted by her father. She wore a white taffeta gown with, a Mori Lee A-line gown with asymmetrical draping that shaped the sweetheart, strapless bodice from Bella Rose Bridal. The bride wore crystal and pearl chandelier earrings also from Bella Rose. She carried a solid bouquet of purple mini calla lilies from Yukon Flowers.

The bride’s sister, Elizabeth Bodine, served as a maid of honor. Carol Bodine, Tracy Sladek, Kelly Wright and Mackenzie Thompson served as bridesmaids.

The attendants wore Mori Lee purple dresses that had vertical shirring that overlays the strapless, empire bodice and meets the shirred midriff onto the bubble hem skirt from Bella Rose. Each attendant carried a hand-tied bouquet of mini purple calla lilies and hot pink roses. The groom’s party included best man and brother, Denver Kitch. Groomsmen were Keith Lytle, Paul Wagner, Scott Pate and Joe Lytle. Haylee Harris served as flower girl and Dylan Thompson served as ring bearer. Johnna Austin and Keisha Wood were guest book and program attendants.

Following the ceremony, the reception was held at the Marriott Ballroom. Entertainment was provided by Chasen Shaw with Ace Mobile Music. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents entertained guests with a rehearsal dinner at Eddie’s Steak House.

Upon returning from the couple’s honeymoon at Lake Tahoe, Nevada, the couple took up residence in Montgomery, Alabama, where the groom is a baseball coach at Faulkner University.

Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Jason Keiser

LAN I E GOODMAN + D IRK KE ISERDecember 8, 2007

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decor & rentals • The French Tulip | florist • The French Tulip | invitations • RSVP Stationery & More

photography • Lynn Timmons Photographers | wedding jewelry • Moliere Bridal Salon | wedding planner • Robyn Martin - The Wedding Belle

Melanie Dawn Goodman married Dirk Jason Keiser in an evening ceremony on December 8, 2007. The wedding took place in the Meinders Hall of Mirrors at the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall. The wedding and reception were coordinated by Robyn Martin of The Wedding Belle.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. Leonard Goodman of Ringling, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Vickie Myers of Norman, Oklahoma. The groom is the son of Mr. Timothy Keiser of Webber Falls, Oklahoma, and Ms. Mary Jane Keiser of Carney, Oklahoma, and the grandson of Mrs. Geraldine Dirks of Carney.

The bride was escorted by her father. She wore a Jasmine Bridal gown of gold Italian satin and carried a bouquet of red roses and Christmas berries. The A-line gown had a strapless bodice embellished with crystal beading and embroidery, a basque waist and a Victorian bustle on the full skirt. A fleur-de-lis tiara and a butterscotch, elbow-length veil decorated with rhinestones completed the ensemble.

Melissa Goodman served as maid of honor, wearing a hunter green Georgette satin gown by Alexia Designs. The matron of honor, Eryn Ohl, and the bridesmaids, Kendra Dresback, Christina Deadwiley and Marcy Harrifeld, wore claret satin gowns from Impressions Bridal.

The groom’s party included best man, Christopher Weeks, and groomsmen, Luke Keiser, John Juvera, Gregory Ohl and Erik Windsor.

Haleigh Ohl and Shelby Keiser carried red rose pomander balls that matched their hunter green and Christmas plaid dresses. Chancellor Goodman served as ring bearer, carrying an ivory frog prince pillow.

The couple entered the reception to REM’s “It’s the End of the World as We Know It,” then shared their first dance to “All I Ask of You” from the Phantom of the Opera.

At the reception, guests were treated to a Cajun buffet that included shrimp etouffée, a Cajun crusted porkloin carving station and a mashed potato martini bar. The wedding cake’s golden detail matched the bride’s gown and the chocolate groom’s cake was accompanied by small milk shots. A table assortment of candies, cookies and peppermints was a favorite among the younger guests.

Other wedding festivities included the bridesmaid luncheon at Museum Café hosted by the bride’s mother and the rehearsal dinner at Pearl’s Crabtown hosted by the groom and his mother. The maid of honor organized a girls’ cruise in the early fall, while the best man took the groom to Chicago for a professional baseball game.

Following their honeymoon on a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, the couple made their home in Oklahoma City. Lanie continued working towards her Ph.D. in physiology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and Dirk returned to work as a transportation broker.

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Jamie Lynn Janota and James Richard Matlock were united in marriage at 7 p.m. during a ceremony on May 24, 2008, at The Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City. Pastor Josh Kouri, cousin of the bride, officiated the ceremony in the Venetian Room. Music was provided by a string quartet and vocalist Kellye Vetter, cousin of the bride.

The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Jerrie Janota of Edmond, Oklahoma, and the late Mr. Bob Janota. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Myrle Janota of Oklahoma City, and the late Mr. Bill Janota, and the late Mr. Les Bradley, and the late Mrs. W. Josephine Bradley Stringer.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Matlock of Oklahoma City. He is the grandson of Mrs. Lucinda Sendejo of Falfurrias, Texas, and the late Mr. S.L. Sendejo, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Perry Matlock.

The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Jay Herring. Her father, Mr. Bob Janota, was hospitalized on May 8, 2008, and was unable to escort her down the aisle; however, wedding planner Jane J. Kelly and photographer David Baxter surprised the bride and mother of the bride with a limousine ride to the hospital two hours before the ceremony. The bride’s father passed away on June 23, 2008, and the memories and photographs from the wedding day hospital visit will always be treasured.

Jaime Cooper, college friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. Mackenzie

and Macie Herring, nieces of the bride, Lindsay Herring, sister-in-law of the bride, Megan Markey and Jenny Massengale, sisters of the groom, Stephanie Hansen, and Jaynie Poff served as bridesmaids.

Jon, Max, and Michael Matlock, brothers of the groom, served as the best men. Toby Markey and Curt Massengale, brothers-in-law of the groom, Zane Matlock, nephew of the groom, Jay Herring, brother of the bride, and Ty Herring, nephew of the bride, served as groomsmen.

Camille Matlock, niece of the groom, was the flower girl, and Noah Matlock, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer. Nancy Kouri and Andrea Meister, cousins of the bride, served as house party attendants. Chad, Corbin, Rhett and Ryan Massengale, nephews of the groom, served as ushers.

After the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception in the Grand Ballroom. Wedding weekend festivities included a bridal luncheon hosted by Lavon Burnett and Jerrie Janota at Inspirations Tea Room in Edmond. On the eve of the wedding, guests were entertained with a rehearsal dinner at Lakeside Seafood Grill alongside beautiful Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City.

Following a honeymoon in New York City, the couple made their home with their two dogs, Bear and Maggie, in Edmond. They are both employed by Devon Energy Corporation in Oklahoma City.

Accommodations • The Skirvin Hilton | bridal gown • Moliere Bridal Salon | bridesmaids’ attire • J.J. Kelly Bridal

Cake • Mishelle Handy Cakes | Catering • The Skirvin Hilton | decor & rentals • Marianne’s Rentals for Special Events | Entertainment • Box Talent Agency

Florist • Oh So Blush Flowers & Gifts | Ice Sculpture • Ideas In Ice | Invitations • J.J. Kelly Bridal | Photography • David Baxter Photography

Reception Venue • The Skirvin Hilton | Wedding Planner • Jane J. Kelly | Wedding Venue • The Skirvin Hilton

Mr. and Mrs. James Matlock

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Justin and April’s love story began at Oklahoma State University in February 2006. Justin was working for a sales company and was placed at OSU to recruit students for their summer internship program. April was a senior at OSU and was the teaching assistant for the President’s Leadership Council. As fate would have it, Justin came to April’s class to do a presentation about his company and ended up getting a lot more than just recruits! To the glory of God, Justin and April were united as one on December 14, 2007, at the First Covenant United Methodist Church in Edmond. April is the daughter of Ronald and Jannette Orr of Coalgate, Oklahoma. Justin is the son of Michael and Robin Gamble of Kerrville, Texas.

The Lord provided this couple with some helping hands to make their wedding day a glorious, memorable occasion. Debra Sanders, D’Plazzo owner, graciously volunteered to help April’s wedding dreams come true. April met with D’Plazzo Couture Designs. They took the stress away by listening to her vision for her wedding gown, and the designer took that vision and sketched out her dream gown.

The D’Plazzo gown was a timeless and fresh look for a modern bride. Silk charmeuse fabric was used to design this stylish, form-fitting mermaid gown with crystal beads on the bodice and straps. To further enhance the gown, three one-of-a-kind Swarovski crystal brooches were designed by Sarah from D’Plazzo.

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Gamble

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bridal gown • D’Plazzo Couture Designs | Cake • Mishelle Handy Cakes | Decor & Rentals • Dress-A-Chair

Entertainment • Box Talent Agency

April also received from D’Plazzo a piece of art to keep forever — a framed, hand painted sketch of her gown, matted with the silk fabric from her dress.

Not only was April blessed with this amazing gown, but the Lord also provided wedding planning assistance from Debra Sanders. From the flowers, arranged by A Date with Iris, to the beautiful cake by Mishelle Handy Cakes, to the photography by Happily Everlasting, to the entertainment from Box Talent and Debra arranged it all. Given that the wedding was in December and Christmas is April’s favorite time of the year, a Christmas-themed wedding was inevitable. There were huge Christmas ornaments and lights that covered the ceiling, elegant Christmas trees and tables arranged with gold and red décor. The reception at the Crown Plaza Hotel was nothing short of breathtaking.

One unforgettable moment occurred during the lighting of the unity candle when Justin and April lit their candle as a symbol of God uniting them as one. At that same moment, all the guests lit a candle symbolizing their love and support for the couple. The exchanging of the rings was also an especially significant moment because the groom personally designed April’s ring. Words cannot describe how blessed and priceless this day was for Justin and April. They will be forever honored and grateful for the love that was shown to them on this special day.

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