Weddings
2015
SMTO Ultimate Inside Guide
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Ultimate Wedding
The Butcher’s Block Event Center & Catering
The Butcher’s Block Event Center & Catering is Joplin’s premier venue for wedding
receptions and rehearsal dinners. Conveniently located at 499 W. Fountain Rd.,
just one block west of Main Street, the Butcher’s Block offers two elegant banquet
rooms that, when combined, can accommodate up to 400 guests. Dance floors
are included and audio visual systems are available upon request. Tables, chairs,
table cloths and napkins are all set and ready with plenty of parking at the door
for your guests.
The Butcher’s Block Catering offers a wide variety of delicious menu items from
hors d’oeuvres to full meals, and a full-service bar is available. Bartenders and
wait staff are available whether at our facility or catered to your venue. See our
menu and room availability online at www.butchersblockeventcenter.com or
call a banquet coordinator at 417.624.1000.
Lendonwood Gardens
When planning a wedding at Lendonwood Gardens in Grove, Oklahoma, the beauty of the
ceremony is only enhanced by gorgeous flowering plants, towering oaks, richly textured
evergreens, and lovely water features. Amenities include a gazebo surrounded by rose
gardens, an open-air Japanese pavilion overlooking a koi pond, and numerous spots for
memorable photographs on the special day. Open grassy areas allow space for chairs, tables,
bands and dancing. Electricity is available at key locations to offer romantic lighting for
evening ceremonies and facilitate food service and music. The back entrance of the Gardens is
close by, offering easy access for caterers, florists, musicians and those with mobility problems.
Restrooms and additional parking also are located near the back entrance.
Lendonwood Gardens looks forward to sharing the beauty of the Gardens on your special day.
Please call 918.786.2938 or visit www.lendonwood.com for more information or to reserve a
date for your outdoor wedding.
Timbered-In Catering
Specializing in large parties, reunions, weddings and corporate events. We love a crowd!
Full catering with buffet or full wait staff options for weddings, anniversaries, reunions and
large events.
Rentals available: Large selection of linens in all colors and fabrics; china, glassware, utensils
and flatware including vintage china and glassware; frozen drink machine with 5 gallon
capacity; and tents, tablecloths, chairs, chair covers.
We also have an on-site event venue in an outdoor wooded setting able to accommodate
up to 550 guests, as well as catering off-site. Voted “Best of the Best” caterer in the Grand
Lake area multiple years. Serving the 4-state area and beyond since 2001. Let Shane and Kim
Berry cater your special event! Located at 25900 South 678 Road, Grove, OK. For information,
call 918.786.4595, email [email protected], visit www.timbered-in.com or find us on
Facebook at Timbered-in Catering.
Civil War Ranch
Add some country charm to your special day.
Step out of the busy world and into the peaceful setting of the Civil War Ranch!
Our weddings combine the beauty of the outdoors and the charm and comfort of the
country. Picture yourself, your family and guests sharing your important day in the
peaceful setting of the Civil War Ranch. Whether your style is country, rustic or chic,
the Civil War Ranch is the perfect backdrop for celebrating your wedding.
We have several wedding packages to choose from that range from day, night or all
day. We are located at 11838 Civil War Road, Carthage, MO 64836. Come see us when
you are planning your next company and church party or family and class reunion.
For more information call 417.237.0771, e-mail [email protected], go to
www.civilwarranch.com or find us on Facebook at Westwoods’ Civil War Ranch.
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Destinations & Services
Say Cheez Photo Booth
Say Cheez Photo Booth makes your wedding reception unique with memorable, affordable
and fun entertainment for your special day. Impress your guests with contagious laughter
with a monitor inside and outside the booth, a tote full of crazy props, unlimited pictures and
a unique photo strip keepsake for everyone. The bride and groom get a scrapbook/guest book
with pictures made that night, plus a picture CD of every photo taken at the reception that
can be reprinted.
Say Cheez gets the party started and keeps it going. Call to reserve today, and be sure to ask
for this month’s special!
Dedicated to perfection and committed to making your day special, memorable and fun. For
more information and pricing visit www.saycheezphotobooth.com. Call Carol Augusta at
417.299.4850 or Chuck Augusta at 417.299.3130 or email [email protected].
Cedar Valley Event Center
Tucked away in the Ozarks, the Cedar Valley Event Center, located three miles east of the small
village of Jane, Missouri, is the perfect picturesque venue for a romantic wedding. Against the
backdrop of tumbling waterfalls and dramatic rockscapes, the wedding couple can be assured
their day will long be remembered for the peaceful and beautiful surroundings.
Cedar Valley offers a variety of wedding and reception packages for both indoor and outdoor
services in a beautiful country setting. They can accommodate up to 100 people inside, and 170
people outside.
Among the items offered in the various packages are floral arrangements, guest book table, gift
table, pew bows, sound system and tables with white cloths.
Depending upon the package selected, Cedar Valley Event Center can also provide catering for the
reception, including set up and clean up, making sure your special day is stress free and enjoyable.
For information, please call 417.226.4284 or email [email protected]. For photographs of past
ceremonies, check out their website at www.cedarvalleyevents.com.
Health-E Fix Salon & Day Spa
De-stress, re-fresh and re-new for a healthier you!
For all your beauty and relaxing wishes before your wedding day, Health-E Fix Salon &
Day Spa specializes in meeting their guests’ true needs and desires. They can develop an
individual service plan based on experience that provides extraordinary results to meet and
exceed their guests’ personal desires while restoring a balance of inner and outer harmony.
Spa services such as facials, massages, manicures and pedicures are available as are salon
services like updos, shampoo and style, and waxing services. Also, Health-E Fix Salon and
Day Spa can do your wedding-day makeup, which includes a full practice session before
the event.
For more information, you can visit www.health-efixspa.com. They are located at 322 South
Neosho Boulevard in Neosho and can be reached at 417.451.9900.
Countryside in the City
Let us help you celebrate one of the most important days of your life. Our creative
and talented staff will make sure your day is as special as you always dreamed. No
matter what the size of your wedding, we offer exceptional service to help you in
selecting the flowers you will need on your special day. We will work within your
budget and will strive to assist you in all your wedding needs.
Our flower designers can create arches, aisle runners and other decorations to make
your ceremony extra special. We also can create unique designs for the wedding
party, make arrangements for your reception and help you create the look you want.
Additionally, we have accessories available to fulfill your every need.
We are located at 424 S. Joplin Ave. You can reach us at 1.800.628.4864 or
417.781.3719, or check out www.countrysideflowers.biz.
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Ultimate Wedding
River Ranch Resort
Nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains on the beautiful Elk River in Noel, Missouri,
River Ranch Resort has recently become a destination for weddings. With the addition on the
Rendezvous Room, River Ranch can now offer a more complete package.
The Rendezvous Room is a 3,600-square-foot building that can accommodate 150 people.
It has a wood-burning fireplace, and one end is glassed-in and overlooks the river. While the
Rendezvous Room is a first choice, a second choice would be an outdoor ceremony, and the sky
is the limit.
Wedding packages include chairs, tables, setup and cleanup for the event. Initial packages
allow for four hours, but more time can be arranged. Host and cash bars are also available, and
audio and video usage can also be purchased.
For more information and to see catering packages, visit www.riverranchresort.com/events/
weddings. You can also contact John at 800.951.6121 or [email protected].
J & M Bagby Carriages
Looking for that one thing that will set your wedding apart from all the others
while giving you a truly romantic touch? J&M Bagby Carriages has what you are
looking for.
J&M Babgy Carriages allows brides and grooms to arrive at the church in an
elegant white carriage drawn by regal horses and a driver decked in top hat and
tails. Going for a more casual wedding? No worries. J&M has a more rustic wagon
that can carry the bride and her wedding party or just the couple. The professionals
at J&M work to make sure their carriage meets the look of the rest of the wedding.
Prices vary based on location and need, and are available from one hour to a full
day. J&M is available for any special occasions. Thinking about proposing? Call
J&M to make your engagement night one of the most memorable in your lifetime.
For more information, contact Justin Bagby at 417.499.9184.
The Amelie and Roxy Event Centers
Taking pride in helping you create an experience your friends, family and coworkers will cherish forever is our passion.
The Amelie Center can offer table-top seating for up to 300 for office parties,
class reunions, receptions, birthday parties, live music, comedy nights and
more. Our in-house sound/light system, built-in bar and package pricing sets
us aside from the rest. With more than 5,000 square feet of open space events,
the Roxy Event Center can accommodate 400 attendees. The Roxy is one of a
kind, and no worries about where to park exist. When combining the two, 700
guests can be accommodated for large-scale events.
The Amelie Event Center is located at 104 South Joplin Ave., and the Roxy
Event Center is at 102 S. Joplin Ave. For more information, e-mail Charlie at
[email protected] or call 417.483.4268. You can also find both venues
on Facebook.
Country Cakes and Bridal Shoppe
The only locally-owned bridal shop in Joplin, Country Cakes and Bridal Shoppe started in
1993 as a family business that has grown. Their goal is to make your wedding planning
as stress-free as possible. They believe that goal is achieved with a wide selection of wellpriced wedding gowns, in-house tuxedo and bridesmaid dress rentals, in-house alterations
and especially a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Over 600 gowns are in stock from sizes
0-32, and 500 are priced from $99 to $499.
From simple to elaborate, wedding cakes can be customized to any wedding theme and
can be decorated to serve from 20 to 600 guests. Supplies and advice are also available for
brides who want to make their own cakes.
For more information, call during regular business hours Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm, and
Saturday, 10 am-4 pm at 417.623.2253 or e-mail [email protected]. Information can
also be obtained at www.countrycakesandbridalshoppe.com.
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Destinations & Services
Twin Hills Country Club
Weddings at Twin Hills.
Whether you want an intimate ceremony or a lavish outdoor reception, you will find
the perfect setting at Twin Hills. With unparalleled rooms and banquet facilities, and
a breathtaking courtyard, the facilities are uniquely equipped to handle wedding
parties of all sizes. And you don’t have to be a member to have your wedding at
Twin Hills.
Their staff of experienced professionals can make your wedding worry free and will
guide you through all stages of your planning. If you’re dreaming of a Hawaiian
luau at our outdoor pool, a fabulous six-course meal in our ballroom, or a feast
under the big top in our courtyard, we make dreams come true.
Contact Twin Hills Country Club at 417.623.4112 to get started on your planning
today! For more information visit www.twinhillsgolf.net.
Avondale Chapel & Gardens
Avondale Chapel is Northwest Arkansas’ only full-service wedding venue and the ultimate setting for the
wedding of your dreams. Avondale Wedding Chapel is one of the premier wedding chapels in Northwest
Arkansas. From elegant and romantic backdrops to 19th century architecture, no better place exists in which
to hold a romantic wedding ceremony. Our desire is to provide you with memories that will last a lifetime and to help you plan your ideal romantic
wedding. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a large event, Avondale has just the right
atmosphere for you and your guests.
To schedule a tour or to simply ask questions, call 479.268.6893 or visit www.avondalechapel.com. We can’t wait to host your special day and make it incredible and memorable!
Xtreme Limousines
Xtreme Limousines is the area’s premier-leading limousine service.
With over 15 years of experience, Jeff and Nichol Carney are known for having the cleanest and
most-updated limousines in the Four-State Area. Xtreme Limousines now offers the longest
stretch SUV limousine. With seating for 20-22 passengers, it is a 220-inch stretch loaded with
lots of fiber optic lighting, two-tone leather, five bars, two TV-DVDs and the best stereo around.
Recently, Xtreme acquired the largest party bus to accommodate all your bridesmaids and
groomsmen at once, so don’t forget the bachelor/bachelorette parties. Because the party bus is
the hottest thing around, you won’t want to miss out on this experience!
Offering every option you need for your special event with limousines, stretch limos and SUV
party buses, there is no need to call anyone else. We are located at 2420 E. 7th St. in Joplin, and
you can call us at 417.499.9445.
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
From the moment you walk into the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Joplin, Missouri, you know
you have arrived at very special place. The Italian Renaissance design of the foyer and marble
stairway leading to the auditorium sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable evening. The
Scottish Rite offers three locations within the historic site for a beautiful wedding ceremony
and wonderful reception. The Auditorium is the ideal place for larger weddings and is
beautifully constructed in the French Renaissance style of architecture. Backdrops, a modern
sound system and a magnificent pipe organ are available to make the event even more
memorable. For more intimate ceremonies, the Tea Room on the main floor offers a beautiful
brick fireplace that can serve as a backdrop for formal wedding pictures. The Dining Hall is an
ideal location for your reception, offering a 15-foot high ceiling, seating for up to 350 people,
a dance floor in the center of the room ready for the couple’s first dance, a dedicated area for
the DJ to play music, a full commercial kitchen and lots of decorating possibilities. For more
information and to check availability, visit www.joplinaasr.com or call 417.623.3219.
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Wedding Services Directory
Boutiques/Accessories
Mythos
www.mythosjoplin.com
1306 S. Range Line Rd.• Joplin, MO
417.624.3354
Country Cakes & Bridal Shoppe
www.countrycakesandbridalshoppe.com
9309 Hwy 43, 5.5 miles S. of I-44
Seneca, MO 417.623.2253
Stacked Gourmet Grilled Sandwiches
3030 S. Main • Joplin, Mo
417.782.2533 • www.stackedjoplin.com
Bridal Beauty
Timbered-In Catering
Derma Tech
25900 South 678 Road • Grove, OK
918.786.4595• [email protected]
www.timbered-in.com or find us on Facebook
2935 E. 18th Street • Joplin, MO
417.206.4884 • www.derma-tech.com
Dr. Fly’s Salon
Photo Booths
Like us on Facebook • www.drflyssalon.com
Joplin: 417.623.6000
Carthage: 417.359.8872
Neosho: 417.451.flys
Say Cheez Photo Booth
www.saycheezphotobooth.com
417.299.4850 • 1-800-SAY-CHEEZ
Health-E Fix Salon & Day Spa
Florist/Decor
322 S. Neosho Blvd. • Neosho, MO
417.451.9900
Countryside in the City
Leah Patterson-Rush
422 S. Joplin Ave. • Joplin, MO
417.781.3719 • www.countrysideflowers.biz
Femme Sala • www.beautybyleah.com
620 S. Northpark Ln. • Joplin, MO
417.499.4874
Webb City Florist & Greenhouse
www.webbcityflorist.com
1001 S. Jefferson • Webb City, MO
417.673.3780 or 417.483.3141
Cakes/Desserts
Country Cakes & Bridal Shoppe
www.countrycakesandbridalshoppe.com
9309 Hwy 43, 5.5 miles S. of I-44
Seneca, MO 417.623.2253
Gifts
SmallCakes: A Cupcakery
Annie’s Epicurean Delights & Fine Wines
www.anniesincarthage.com • 417.359.1747
116 W. 3rd • Carthage, MO
Catering
Alice Ehrie
Pampered Chef Independent Consultant
Grove, Oklahoma • 918.314.4842
www.pamperedchef/aliceehrie
420 N. Range Line, Ste 13 • Joplin, MO
417.553.4585 • Find us on Facebook
Caldone’s Restaurant • www.caldones.com
218 S. Main • Joplin, MO • 417.626.8111
Jewelry
Club 609 • www.club609.com
609 S. Main St. • Joplin, MO
417.623.6090
Comeau Jewelry Company
Joplin: Range Line behind Longhorn Steakhouse
Pittsburg: In the Meadowbrook Commons
417.625.1755 • 620.231.2530
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Club 1201 • www.club609.com
1201 E. 32nd Street • Joplin, MO
Deena Beckham • 417.626.0032
Continental Catering & Banquet Center
www.grannyshaffers.com
2802 N. Range Line Road • Joplin, MO
417.659.9393
Golden Corral
2415 S. Range Line Road • Joplin, MO
417.625.1684
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Newton’s Jewelers
5th & Main • Joplin, MO
417.623.2800
Photographers
GOLDEN CORRAL, JOPLIN,
MO Expressions Photography
Artistic
2415 S. Range Line, 417-625-1684. Enjoy all-you-can-eat Hot
www.joplinexpressions.com
Buffet, Cold
Buffet, Soups and Potato Bar, Bakery & Dessert
Café, and Breakfast Buffet until 11am every weekend featuring
417.623.3168
made to order omelets and more! The Great Steak Buffet every
night after 4pm Mon-Sat and after11am on Sunday. Savor a
juicy Sirloin Steak hand cut fresh (never frozen) every day. $
Focused Memories by Mandy
www.focusedmemoriesbymandy.com
417.439.9771
Phorever Studio by Stacy Gough
www.phoreverstudio.com
479.366.0537 • [email protected]
Tina Smith Photography
tsmithphotography.com
[email protected]
417.529.0517
Transportation
Bolin International
Luxury Transportation Services
[email protected]
620.762.6282 • www.joplinlimo.com
J & M Bagby Carriages
Justin Bagby • 417.499.9184
Xtreme Limousines
2420 E. 7th St. • Joplin, MO
417.499.9445
Venues
Avondale Chapel & Gardens
www.avondalechapel.com
2005 East Central Avenue
Bentonville, AR • 479.268.6893
Coleman Theatre
www.colemantheatre.org
103 N. Main St. • Miami, OK
918.540.2425
Cosmopolitan Event Center
“Creating Your Perfect Day”
501 S. Main St., Joplin, MO
417.553.7993 • www.joplincosmo.com.
John Wise Queen Anne Mansion ~ Joplin
“Your wedding & lodging destination”
www.JoplinLofts.com • 417.553.7993
504 South Byers Avenue, Joplin, MO
Keltoi Vineyard
17705 County Rd 260 • Oronogo, MO
417.642.6190 • www.keltoivineyard.com
Lendonwood Gardens
www.lendonwood.com
1 mile west of Main Street on Har-Ber Road
Grove, OK • 918.786.2938
Northwoods Wedding Chapel
www.northwoodsweddingchapel.com
Located 3 miles south of Nevada, MO
417.667.2067
Ozark Valley Weddings & Events
www.ozarkvalleyweddingsandevents.com
417.762.2276
Amelie Event Center
Rendezvous Room at River Ranch Resort
Bartlesville CVB
www.joplinaasr.com
505 S. Byers Ave. • Joplin, MO • 417.623.3219
The Butcher’s Block
Event Center & Catering
www.twinhillsgolf.net • 417.623.4112
2019 S. Country Club Dr. • Joplin, MO
Williams Event Company, LLC
104 S. Joplin, Ave. • Joplin, MO
417.483.4268
Find us on Facebook
www.visitbartlesville.com
800.364.8708
www.butchersblockeventcenter.com
417.624.1000
Cedar Valley Event Center
www.cedarvalleyevents.com
371 Cedar Valley Lane, Jane, MO
417.226.4284
Civil War Ranch
www.civilwarranch.com • 417.237.0771
11838 Civil War Road • Carthage, MO
www.facebook.com/CivilWarRanch
C oleman
T heatre
101 River Road • Noel, MO
800.951.6121 • [email protected]
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
Twin Hills Country Club
University Plaza Hotel
www.upspringfield.com
333 John Q. Hammons Pkwy
417.864.7333
White Rose Bed & Breakfast
www.whiterosewinery.com
13001 Journey Rd. • Carthage, MO
417.359.9253
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Caleb & Ashley
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All Of Me
LovingAll Of You
By Kathleen Swift • Photos by Artistic Expressions
Ashley
had saved the white lace handkerchief for 15
years. Her grandmother gave it to Ashley when she was
a teenager and told her to keep it for her wedding. So
when Ashley married Caleb on August 2, 2014, the white
lace handkerchief wrapped the stem of the bouquet she
carried as she walked down the rose petal-strewn path.
Tucked in among the roses of the bouquet were brooches
from Ashley’s mother, her great-aunt and both of her
grandmothers, adding to the vintage elegance Ashley
and Caleb wanted for their wedding day.
The romantic, Art Deco wedding was held at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. “We
wanted a Gatsby-style wedding,” said Ashley, “and the hotel was the perfect site.” The couple was
married outdoors in front of the fountain with the vintage hotel and the rolling hills as their backdrop.
Ashley’s gown was stunning with its elaborate beaded shoulder strap that continued down the back,
ending in a bow at her waist. “As she came down the aisle, I thought she was gorgeous,” said Caleb.
“I was amazed.”
The couple’s two-year-old twin sons were a part of the wedding, too.
“The boys carried signs as they came down the aisle. One said, ‘Here Comes Your Bride,’ and another
said, ‘Daddy, have you seen the rings?’ But one of the boys had become fascinated with my mom’s
black clutch purse and insisted on carrying that down the aisle. They were so excited to be a part of
the ceremony,” said Ashley.
During the wedding ceremony the couple each poured a bottle of sand into a monogramed glassfronted box as a symbol of joining their lives together.
“Each of the boys had a little bottle of sand, too,” said Ashley, “and we felt that we really became
a family.”
Ashley had surprised Caleb by arriving at the ceremony accompanied by her father in a horse-drawn
carriage. “It was magical for me. Getting in the carriage with my dad and driving to the ceremony,
being dropped off and walking up the aisle,” said Ashley.
Caleb responded, “It was a complete surprise for me. I didn’t know anything about the carriage until
she arrived.” The magic continued after the ceremony when the newly married couple left the venue in
the carriage for a short ride. “It was wonderful to just have a few minutes alone after the ceremony,”
said Caleb. “It was quiet and just us together.”
When Caleb and Ashley returned to the Crescent Hotel, they made a grand entrance into the ballroom
to celebrate with family and friends. The Art Deco-designed cake complete with flourishes of pearls
and feathers complemented the Gatsby theme. In a delightful coincidence, Caleb’s friend caught the
garter, and his friend’s girlfriend caught the bouquet. To top the evening, Caleb and Ashley danced
their first dance to one of their favorite songs, “All of Me,” by John Legend. “It was the perfect song,
and it is how we are,” said Ashely.
Life for the couple now revolves around a busy family life. “We are more of a unit since our wedding,”
said Ashley. “We are role models for our boys, and we are a united front providing stability for the kids.
It is different being married. We are so happy.”
Both Caleb and Ashley agree that their wedding was elegant and meaningful in many ways, and they
will cherish the memories of that day in their family for years to come.
“As she came down
the aisle, I thought
she was gorgeous.”
--Caleb Erwin, groom
Chris & Brandi
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Love
in the Stars
By Kathleen Swift • Photos by Tracy Owen
It was in the stars for Chris and Brandi
Spurling to be married. In fact, it was under
the stars that Chris proposed. “We met years
ago in junior high, and we were good friends
all through high school,” said Brandi. “But we
didn’t date until we had both graduated.”
For their first date, Chris took Brandi stargazing. “I knew then that when I proposed
to Brandi it would be under the stars.”
When he did propose five years later, he took Brandi back to that same spot where
they lay looking at the stars. “The problem was that I couldn’t figure out a way to
get the ring out of my pocket while lying down,” remembered Chris. “So I suggested
that we get up and move to another spot to get a better view. That let me get the ring
out of my pocket.” Brandi got up, grabbed the corner of the blanket, and when she
turned around Chris was on his knee and asked her to be his wife.
It was a perfect scene. But Brandi said she had just gotten off of work and had
changed into grubby clothes, not knowing that the stars were about to align to bring
their lives together forever. “I was surprised, and if I had known he was going to
propose, I would have dressed differently,” she said with a laugh.
Chris and Brandi were married at Timbered-in Catering in Grove, Oklahoma. Chris
worked for the owners, Shane and Kim Berry, so the couple knew the venue well.
“The first time I saw Timbered-in, Chris was housesitting, and I knew it was the
place I wanted to get married,” said Brandi. The homey feel of the cottage in
the woods and the serenity of the setting appealed to the couple who wanted
a storybook wedding.
To create the vintage look, the couple looked to the recent past. “I’ve loved
Lucille Ball since high school, so we decided to have a 1950s-influenced
wedding,” said Brandi. Her vintage dress was handed down with love
through the family from her aunt Shannon Watson’s mother-in-law, who
first wore the dress when she was married in 1956. Shannon also wore the
dress, which had a dropped waist, for her wedding. To make the dress fit
her style, Brandi and her great aunt reworked the dress to raise the waist. The
addition of a big petticoat completed the vintage look.
“I knew then that
when I proposed to
Brandi it would be
under the stars.”
--Chris Spurling, groom
“We wanted a small, intimate wedding,” said Brandi, “and Shane and Kim at
Timbered-in Catering helped us have that.”
Everything about the reception suggested vintage, from the flowers to the mismatched
antique china to the simple rough-iced cake. “The reception was amazing in both the
setting and in the catering, and without Timbered-in, we could not have had such a
beautiful wedding.”
When Brandi looks back on that day, she remembers how moved she was by the
words shared by their friends at the reception. “Hearing how they felt about us and
our wedding made me extremely happy.”
For Chris, the most touching part of the wedding was that the minister officiating
at the ceremony was a close friend. “He got ordained so he could marry us,” said
Chris. “It meant a lot to have him be the one to marry us.”
As the celebration ended and the last dance was danced, the light faded, ending a
beautiful day just as their love had begun, under the stars.
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