Matt & Lauren - Real Tulsa Wedding

Cake: Ann's Bakery
Caterer: Ladyfingers Catering
DJ: Infinity Music
Hair & Make-up Artist: Faccia Bella
Invitations: Paper Girl
Photographer: Storybook Wedding Photography
Wedding Planner: Erica Weddings

Photos courtesy of Storybook Wedding Photography

Matt & Lauren had a spectacular wedding on May 14th and 7 members of the Tulsa Wedding Society were involved to help make the couple's dreams a reality! Erica Scott with Erica Weddings, was the maestro behind this amazing event. It started with the invitations created by Paper Girl and was all captured by Storybook Wedding Photography.

Ann's Bakery - wedding cake extrordinaire!

Part of the delicious yummies provided by Ladyfinger's Catering.

Dancing the night away with music provided by Infinity Music.

Stunning make-up & hair artistry by Faccia Bella.

Vendor Spotlight: Ms. Laura's Cakes

Article by: Laura Talbot
www.mslaurascakes.com
(918) 756-4208
TWS Member since: 2010
Category: WEDDING CAKES

Hi, I am Laura Talbot, owner of Ms. Laura's Cakes. My shop is a bakery boutique.. its quaint and everything from the ingredient shopping to setting up the wedding cake, is done by me. My cakes are custom made!

I truly enjoy the word-of-mouth advertising I get and I enjoy the private consultations I have with my brides. Its how I get your ideas about the cake of your dreams and create it for you!

So come see me in Okmulgee on a Monday or a Tuesday! I will have up to 4 flavors of cake and 4 fillings for you to choose from.

What is your Bridal Style?

by Sharon Holm of Tulsa Weddings and Design

You have a vision... a formal ballroom with crystal chandeliers.. or a flower-filled garden... or a barefoot beach wedding. Your imagination is giving you a snapshot of the setting, the cake, the song choices and glimpses of your day.

Communicating with a Wedding Planning, ties it all together. Helping you define your style, select the right vendors, and helping you plan..

TULSA WEDDINGS AND DESIGN
www.tulsaweddings.com
918-381-1732

(image courtesy of Style Me Pretty.com)

Lindsay & Andrew - Real Tulsa Wedding

Florist: The French Bouquet
Photography: Storybook Wedding Photography
Wedding Stationary: Paper Girl

PHOTOS COURTESY OF STORYBOOK WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Saturday night was Lindsay & Andrews big night! Tulsa Garden Center was the location for this wonderful wedding and gorgeous reception to follow.

This was one of those evenings that was flawless... everything fell into place and the happiness from this couple radiated to everyone around them. They were a complete joy to work with and we were honored to be a part of their amazing vendor team!

Sasha & Zeb - Real Tulsa Wedding

Cake: Ms. Laura's Cakes

Makeup: Faccia Bella
Photography: Andrea Murphy Photography

This May Sasha and Zeb tied the knot at Bridle Creek Ranch in Skiatook, OK. Despite it being a bit of a rainy day, it didn't dampen the spirits of anyone involved! (Did you know that rain is actually good luck on a wedding day?) It was a beautiful wedding, in the perfect setting, for Sasha and Zeb's cowboy theme! It was perfectly them! Also, because Sasha was one of Tulsa Wedding Society's Passport Brides she received $100 cash!! Congrats to the happy couple!

Vendor Spotlight: Erica Weddings

Article by: Erica with Erica Weddings
www.erica-weddings.com
(918) 906-5658
TWS Member since: 2008
Category: WEDDING PLANNER
Board Member (Treasurer)

Do I Really Need a Wedding Coordinator?

I'm a bit biased so I will say a HUGE... YES!!!
But, at the very least, you need to hire a day-of-coordinator. This insures you will be able to enjoy your day and be stress free. Although some choose to cut this vendor as a way to save money, having someone with no experience (such as an Aunt, Cousin or Friend), is a huge risk. And wouldn't you prefer they enjoy the day with you, rather than working for you?

What does a Wedding Coordinator do?

A day-of-coordinator will be the one person who makes sure EVERYTHING comes together as you've planned. Their work begins months before the wedding day as they put together timelines, confirm details with your other vendors, gather contact info, and arrival times, etc.

Calling your vendors is of the utmost importance. As a Wedding Coordinator, I have actually called vendors to confirm times, only to discover they had the wrong date!

A Wedding Coordinator wears many hats!

With an average work day of 8-12 hours, your Wedding Coordinator spends the most amount of time at your wedding the day of.

They are your:

Tuxedo button Sewer
Wedding Dress Bustler
Candlelighter
Flowergirl babysitter
Family Mediator
Bouquet Holder
Marriage License Guardian
Vendor "go to" Person
Tip Distributor
Corset-Lacer
Fill-in Cake Cutter
Expert Multi-Tasker
And overall "hey, we need your help!, gal"

What if I need more?

Wedding Coordinators like Erica Weddings, also offers Full Service Planning. This is assistance throughout the entire planning process and is becoming extremely popular among today's busy brides!

Whichever option you choose, you can't go wrong by hiring a Wedding Coordinator. Even if its just day-of-coordination; your vendors and your nerves will thank you.

Style ideas: A New Twist on Fall Colors

BLUES, MARIGOLDS & PALE PINKS!!

When we think "Fall Weddings", images of reds, oranges and yellow hues flash through our minds. But today's bride is finding new ways to express this beloved season. The tendency is to keep an anchor color, one that is bold (such as a mid - heavy toned blue) and let the accent colors be less demanding. Here the marigold makes a mid-toned statement while tying into our traditional autumn feel, letting the pale pinks add a whimsical flair.

Courtesy of: Elizabeth Anne Designs