The Wedded Bliss - September-October 2011

The Wedded Bliss Sept/Oct 2011

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Hillary Noble & Joshua Whitten

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Meredith Higginbotham & Jeremy Davis

27 Elizabeth Brown & Eric Rodriguez

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Melissa Fleck & Adam Bleckley

28 Jessica Clugston & Dylan Turner

12 Christi Satterwhite & Alan Amos

29 Mandi Minter & Matt Byrd

18 Brittany Brown & Clay Powell

30 Kalli Kaudelka & Ty Kellum

19 Ashley Raider & Chase Herell

31 Julia Featherston & Blake Butler

20 Melody Parker & Michael Thomason

32 Melissa Marek & Ross Berlin

21 Erin Hamm & Mark Calicutt

33 Kendra Trent & Trevor McKibbin

22 Tara Girod & Randy Rape 23 Ashley Wilson & Thad McKinley

ENGAGEMENTS

24 Kimberly Oker & Chad Linder

34 Kasie Floyd & Travis Koonce

25 Jodie Hill & Chris Ham

35 Allison Day & Jacob Preston

Info@TheWeddedBliss.com (903) 295-1284 Publisher/Editor In Chief Sandra McNeese Art Director/Photographer Joel Dryer (903) 801-9228 Joel@TheWeddedBliss.com Proof Editor and Contributing Writer Rebekah Williams Contributing Writer Ouida Ashworth Graphic Designers Amanda Reel Clint Fultner Jennifer Willard Matthew Simmons Nathan Roberts

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HIllary Noble and Joshua Whitten exchanged handwritten vows at the estate of Dorothy and the late Kern Anderson, at 1:00 in the afternoon, on May 13, 2011. Deciding to have the wedding in their home town of Winnsboro, Texas, made this a special time to celebrate the union with their family and friends.

The reception was held at Lake Tyler Petroleum Club at 7:00 in the evening, and their special day was made complete with food, wine and dancing.

The couple honeymooned in the Bahamas. They will reside in Chandler, Texas.

The bride and groom would like to extend a special thanks to the bride’s parents, Buddy and Kelly Messimer, for making this dream come true for them. Thanks also to Casey Jay Benson Photography, Lisa and Whit Bowman of Adalanté Catering Company, and to Hillary’s personal trainer, T.J. Camara. Most of all, their gratitude and joy is for God, who united them to become husband and wife.

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Christi + Alan May 27, 2011

Thanks to my unbelievably handy husband and wonderful family and friends, the wedding of my dreams was brought to life. Alan, thank you for entertaining all of my quirky ideas and then pulling out the hammer and making them a reality. You are amazing, and I love you with all of my heart. Mom, none of it would have been possible without you. You truly are Super Woman, and I love you. So many people helped to pull this off, and I am forever grateful. Thank you all!

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The Wedding Celebration of

Christi Gail Satterwhite & Jim Alan Amos

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he wedding of Christi Gail Satterwhite and Jim Alan Amos at the Double S Ranch, the personal ranch of the bride’s parents, was a self-made event that reflected the bride and groom’s personal sense of style and incorporated creative vintage and country details into their wedding day. Several family weddings have taken place on the Double S Ranch, some in the exact location as Christi and Alan’s ceremony. The property has been in the Satterwhite family since the late 1800’s and was chosen as the ceremony site to honor the bride’s late paternal grandfather, Nolon Satterwhite. Even the date, May 27, was selected because it was the birthday of Christi’s late maternal grandfather, Troy Nicholas. The wedding offered a sentimental start for the couple, allowing them to connect to the past while planning their future.

impressive flowers by Fantasy and Fairytale Floral Designs, added to the ambiance of the site.

Guests signed a quilting square of fabric, held taut in a 4-inch embroidery hoop, located on a table decorated with an antique Frister and Rossman sewing machine, a sewing basket filled with old wooden spools of thread, antique mason jars filled with

The bride, groom, and family were heavily involved in the preparations for the special day. Invitations were sent on antique handkerchiefs acquired at estate sales. The winding drive into the Double S Ranch was marked with a sign, handmade by the

buttons, and draped with lace tablecloths. The signed quilting squares will be made into a memory quilt. The programs were printed on the back of hand-held fans and pictured the bride and groom in vintage clothing and the verse from “Song of Solomon” couple, which read “C & A’s I Dos.” Propped against the porch of the log cabin, was a large set of wooden cutout initials. Christi drew the initials, and after Alan completed cutting them, she decopaged them with scrapbooking paper to resemble small print quilting fabrics. The signs directing guest to the ceremony, food, and entertainment areas were made and hand lettered by the bride and groom. Country print pennants were strung overhead throughout the site along with strings of lights. The seat of a rope swing was a wooden heart with the initials of the bride and groom, which were carved by the bride’s brother.

Ladders leaning against trees, with small lanterns hanging on the rungs, were made by the groom. Vintage antiques combined with quilts, lace, burlap, lights, candles, turquoise mason jars holding candles or flowers, antique bottles, and abundant and

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“I have found the one whom my soul loves.”

- Song of Solomon printed at the bottom, “…I have found the one whom my soul loves.” One gift table was decorated with an old suitcase and metal measuring tape. Vintage furniture pieces, used throughout the area to hold pictures of the couple, were largely flea market finds or family pieces. A few of the pieces were made by the groom from antique doors. The furniture finds and creations were

painted and distressed by the bride. Framed pictures of the couple and other family members, including wedding pictures of the couples’ parents, were on tables and other antique furniture pieces in the vicinity of the registry, program, and gift tables. The photos reflected the importance of family over the past several generations. One interesting picture was of the bride and groom posed like the painting American Gothic, the classic painting of the farmer and wife with the pitchfork between them, except in this newer version, the bride and groom held a shovel.

With the lake as their backdrop, Christi and Alan exchanged vows in front of a beautiful frame arch made from antique stained glass doors. Christi bought the doors at First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas, and Alan built the antique door arch, which were further highlighted by arrangements of Eremurus plumes, delphenium, peonies, roses, larkspur, and

Dusty Springfield. The barefoot flower girl, Dylan Green, goddaughter of the bride, wore an ivory dress. The ring bearer, Jace Jones, nephew of the groom, and the bride’s announcers, Porter Satterwhite, nephew of the bride, and Judson Ables, cousin of the bride, proceeded next down the aisle. Porter and Judson almost stole the show as they were coaxed forward by their handlers, each holding a flag, with one flag stating, “Here Comes” and the other stating “The Bride.” Christi, wearing an ivory Casablanca dress, cowboy boots, and a turquoise petticoat, was escorted down the aisle by her father, Sam Satterwhite, as Ryan Pierce performed Richard Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus.” Alan, the son of Lenora and Jim Amos, brightened as he saw his bride appear and start down the aisle toward him.

The officiant, Mark Gregston, the founder of Heartlight Ministries, a residential therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens, also has a history with the Satterwhite family and the land. This wedding was the second wedding he has performed for the family. He told the couple that their legacy had brought them to where they were at that moment. After the ceremony, the bride and groom kissed not just once, not just twice, but also a third time half way through their recessional walk up the aisle. And, the third kiss came with a vintage dip.

After the ceremony, guests moved to the outdoor reception area complete with large tents from A-1 Party and Tent Rental, which housed the dining area, buffet area, the band, the couple’s cake table, the sweet potato bar, the vegetable bar, and the appetizer table. As the sky darkened, chandeliers in the tents glittered festively. Guests could also entertain themselves at a photo booth, set with a vintage “living room” built by Alan. After donning vintage hats, brooches, earrings, bow ties, mustaches, and stoles, they could have a picture made in the “living room,”

other wildflowers. The grandmothers, parents, attendants, and bride descended down the stairs of the house and proceeded through rusted iron gates laced with blupurium, yellow jasmine, English ivy, and asparagus fern. The center aisle was lined with shepherd hooks holding antique mason jars filled with purple stock, gerber daisies, veronica, roses, and Queen Anne’s lace.

All of the attendants were family members. Ushers were Lane, Clay, and Lee Stanley, all cousins of the bride. The best man, Jim Amos, father of the groom, and groomsmen, Dennis Amos, uncle of the groom, and Nicholas Satterwhite, brother of the bride, wore gray suits. Their boutonnieres were made by Christi using vintage skeleton keys, flowers, old handkerchiefs, lace, and highlighted by a pearl in the middle. Major Clinton Alexander, cousin of the groom, was also a groomsman although he was absent from the ceremony due to being deployed to Afghanistan on May 2, 2011. The maid of honor, Lindsey Satterwhite, sister of the bride; bridesmaids Angela Ables, cousin of the bride, Kelley Satterwhite, sister-in-law of the bride; junior bridesmaid, and Julianna Jones, niece of the groom, wore knee-length coral dresses and cowboy boots. They carried bouquets with an antique brooch pinned to the lace-wrapped stems. They sashayed country style down the aisle to “Wishin’ and Hopin” by

choosing to sit on either the 1890’s velvet settee from Pursuing Eden, or to stand behind the wall and become a picture on the wall. Even the lamp on the table was lit to give a more vintage feel.

Guests indulged in appetizers of jalapeno poppers, potato skins, and spinach dip prepared by Perfect Catering. Cold bottled water, personalized with Christi’s and Alan’s names, was chilled in a clawfoot bathtub filled with ice. For beverages, guests helped themselves to a mason jar, ice from antique washtubs, and strawberry lemonade, regular lemonade, sweetened or unsweetened iced tea.

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The dining tent was a romantic white canopy decorated with string lights. Flowers and candles created a wonderland amongst the round tables and white garden chairs. Each table was covered with ivory vintage lace over a turquoise tablecloth. Napkin rings made by Christi’s mom, Travonda Satterwhite, were fashioned from raffia which she tied in bows and placed a vintage button in the middle. Gracing each table, were centerpieces of mirrored trays with 5 to 7 antique bottles and vintage flowers such as ranunculus, scabiosa pods, veronica, anemones, gerbera

daisies, eremurus plumes, peonies, delphinium, larkspur, and roses. As the sky darkened, the bottles reflected the light from the cream-colored candles.

Antique pieces of furniture held the china dinner and dessert plates, provided by Pursuing Eden, until guests retrieved them as they headed to the buffet. Guests were served ribs, chicken, and sausage grilled by the bride’s father. Side dishes of sweet potatoes and all the fixings, Grandma’s macaroni and cheese,

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country green beans, perfect cream corn, fried okra, classic tossed salad, creamy country cole slaw, and sweet yeast rolls were prepared by Perfect Catering. It was a feast for the senses, combining gourmet food, the scent of flowers, and a breathtaking vista of the ranch and lake. Canny accents on the sweet potato bar table were old bushel baskets and antique wooden crates filled with burlap, English ivy and real sweet potatoes tumbled throughout the entire table.

The dessert table held the tiered wedding cake. The cake matched the ivory color of the bride’s dress and was accented with an occasional antique brooch at the base of the layers. The cake was accompanied by a homemade dessert bar of banana pudding, buttermilk-apple pies, old fashioned peach cobbler, chocolate chip cookies, and red velvet cupcakes located at the groom’s end of the dessert table. The wildflower theme centerpiece on the dessert table used an antique milk can and a watering can holding arrangements of yellow eremurus, blue thistle, antique hydrangeas, peonies, cobalt blue delphenium,

“It’s a Wonderful Life.” To set the mood for the traditional fatherdaughter dance, guests heard a one-year-old Christi on tape singing nursery rhymes. It ended with Christi saying, “Goodnight Daddy. I love you.” Immediately, “You Are My Sunshine” started playing for the father-daughter dance. This song was chosen

orange Ranunculus, Queen Anne’s Lace, and gerbera daisies.

In addition to the sweets on the cake table, Pursuing Eden created a “Sweet Shoppe” featuring various vintage candies displayed on an antique vanity. Old baby scales were weighted down with containers of candy, and tall wooden sewing spools supported Twinkle Pops. An old wooden drink case, set up on vintage suitcases, served as an overflow for Airheads, candy necklaces, and rock candy sticks. There were unicorn pops, a gumball machine, Mary Janes, Slo Pokes, Neccos, Bit-O-Honey, edible wax bottles, and pinwheels. The pinwheels, made by the bride, were of country print paper secured with a button in the middle.

The dance floor was a large concrete area with lights and paper lanterns which hung overhead along with mandevilla plants. An old window leaned onto the edge of the concrete dance floor with the phrase “…and they danced by the light of the moon” written on the glass by Christi as a tribute to her dad’s favorite movie,

because Christi’s dad used to sing that song to her. The happy guests topped off the night dancing under the Texas sky.

At the end of the evening, friends and family lit the way with giant sparklers as the bride and groom made their way to the awaiting turquoise 1951 GMC truck owned by Dan Groce of Groce Body Shop. They left the ranch site swinging their feet while riding on the tailgate. As a surprise to the bride and groom, a fireworks display, created by the bride’s brother, also announced their departure.

As the guests left, they were welcome to take a remembrance of the wonderful event. Small, wide-mouth jars topped with print country fabric and filled with peanut brittle, made by Christi’s Mamaw, were decoratively arranged on a large flower cart.

Every time the couple looks at the pictures

by Jennifer Mitchell of JLM Photography and her assistant Kasi East, it will be like reliving that beautiful day all over again. The Double S Ranch was the perfect setting for a lovingly planned wedding, and in addition to the extra romance that the beautiful lakeside setting brought to an already romantic day, the wedding was a meaningful and entertaining experience for the entire wedding party and unexpected fun for the guests.

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Meredith Case and

Chris Prater were married on

April 23, 2011, at

The Heard Museum.

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Jessica Clugston & Dylan Turner

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Mandi Minter

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JULIA FEATHERSTON BLAKE BUTLER

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WERE MARRIED ON MAY 28, 2011, AT STONE OAK RANCH

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s i v a e i r s a & T K Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Floyd of Nacogdoches, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter,

Kasie Lynne Floyd of Longview, Texas, to

Travis Koonce

of White Oak, Texas.

Travis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Koonce, also of White Oak.

The wedding will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2011,

at First United Methodist Church of Longview.

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Allison Day & Jacob Preston will be married on November 12, 2011, at The Reserve in Longview, Texas.

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Blake Farrar & Amanda Beagle Just like most Sundays, I awoke, dressed, and went to church. After church, my boyfriend, Blake, and I, along with local friends and a few out-of-town friends, went out to lunch. After lunch, Blake left, and I received a text from my roommate, Jenn, saying she’s having a hard day and would like for the roommates to make a run to Sonic around 5:00. Our other roommate, Hannah, had a few things for work to drop off before we could stop at Sonic. Hannah picked Jenn and I up, and we rode along with her on her work errand. We pulled onto a beautiful piece of property and began to drive toward a house.

When no one came out to greet us, I noticed someone sitting on a swing. As we pull forward, I took a closer look to discover it was Blake sitting on the swing! In my confused excitement, I thought, “Oh my! It’s Blake! Is this it? Am I getting engaged?”

I jumped from the vehicle and ran to Blake. I was so excited, and he hugged me and gave me a cup of sweet tea, which just speaks right to my heart. My roommates drove away, smiling of course, because they knew what was happening all along.

Blake took my hand, and we walked down a path while we made small talk.

Suddenly, we passed through a gate and into a beautiful open field. A giant oak tree stood in the middle of the field with a cute porch swing hanging from one of the sturdy branches. A blanket was draped across the back of the swing. Of course, my mind was racing as we walked toward the swing and sat down. Blake nervously stated that he had so much to say, but he would prefer to read it instead, and I love when Blake reads to me. He began to read different excerpts from his prayer journal, starting in June when we first started dating. It was

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amazing to hear. His last journal entry was thanking the Lord for giving him the chance to talk with my parents and to share in their excitement.

After reading, he kneeled beside the swing and asked me to marry him! I said, “yes!” Blake put the most beautiful ring on my finger, and we stood together and kissed. He then moved the blanket that was draped over the back of the swing to reveal an engraved name, The Farrar’s. That’s going to be us! It was our swing, with our name on it! I was blown away.

We sat back down on the swing, laughing and smiling. We were on cloud nine! Then, I heard a helicopter off in the distance. I thought nothing of it until it circled around us. I looked at Blake and asked in complete amazement, “is that for us?” Sure enough, the helicopter landed 100 yards from us, and we walked toward it and got in. Inside, Blake’s best friend, Joey, was armed with a video camera and a giant smile. I was so excited, and I don’t think my voice has ever reached that high of a register with shrills of joy!

As we lifted off, I saw two of Blake’s friends, Michael Wilson and Jesse Bellington, in full camouflage and gilly suits come out from behind a tree and a brush pile with cameras. They were capturing the entire proposal, and they did an amazing job!

We flew all around Tyler in the helicopter. We soared over downtown and all over the city. Then, we flew over Pine Cove Christian Camps, and I could see The Bluffs and all of the camps from above. We began to descend, and I had no idea where we were going to land. As we came over the tops of the trees, I saw The Woods filled with tons of friends waiting there to greet us. They

were cheering and waving, and some even had signs. I felt like a celebrity, and I couldn’t stop smiling.

We land, and my friends, Jenn, Jenny, Hannah, and Adrianne, ran towards the helicopter. We all walked over to the big crowd of people, and I began to hug them all. This was an incredible proof of love, and I couldn’t believe it was me they were waiting for! Friends drove from all over to be there for the occasion, and other friends decorated the Woods Pavilion for the occasion using pictures of Blake and I together. Blake had ordered my favorite sandwich, The Brother-In-Law, from Stanley’s BBQ for everyone.

It was a party that Blake planned for me and 70 of our closest friends. I was so touched.

I cried tears of joy when I called my Mom to tell her I was engaged.

My best friend, Megan, sent me a video and called to congratulate me. I’m looking forward to her coming to help me plan the wedding that will take place on October 16, 2011.

I’m very blessed, and I want to thank everyone involved in my engagement day, Blake, and the Lord who has used Blake to make my dreams come true!

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Josh Currie & Tiffany Brooks My boyfriend, Josh, let me know that next time he was in Dallas, he wanted to take me out for a romantic date night and that we’d be going to the Melting Pot, my favorite restaurant. On June 12, 2010, he kept his promise, and we had a wonderful dinner with lots of great fondue. On that same night, my friend, Crystal, was having a game night at her house, so Josh and I had plans to stop by her house after dinner. Little did I know that this was all part of the plan. But, Josh also told me that he had two surprise stops before we got to Crystal’s house. First, he drove us to the town of Frisco, and I was racking my brain trying to figure out where we could possibly be going. Josh wouldn’t give me any hints. About 20 minutes later, we arrived at Frisco Commons Park. The park was beautiful, but we’d never been there before, and I was wondering why we were there now. As we strolled through the park, I saw a lot of people with telescopes, and Josh said we were going to look at the stars too. I was super excited... how cool! Josh led me far into the park. He seemed to be in a big hurry which confused me. He explained that we needed to hurry to our destination in the park before sunset. We came to an open plaza area that overlooked a large pond. Set up in the plaza, were 12 candles in the shape of a heart. Next to each candle, were a rose and a scroll. In the very center of the heart, were stargazer lilies, my favorite flower, and a small gift. Josh sat me down on a stool in the middle of the heart and turned on jazz music. At this point, my heart was totally melted, and he hadn’t said a word. He picked up the first scroll and opened it. All the scrolls were sealed with wax. One by one, he read the words on each scroll to me and handed me the roses. The scrolls

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had 12 different virtues on them that Josh has observed in me over the last year and a half. It was all so sweet, and yes, I cried!

When he was finished reading, he stood me up and picked up the gift in the center of the heart. It was a ring! He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I couldn’t even verbally respond, but I nodded my head multiple times. Then, out of nowhere our friend, Shamara, appeared with a camera. She had been hiding and taking pictures the whole time! At this point, Josh told me he wanted to return to the location of our first date, Macaroni Grill. I was a bit confused because I was still stuffed from our dinner at the Melting Pot, but I was too happy to object. When we arrived at Macaroni Grill, we were greeted by our friends, my parents, and my sister! I was so surprised to see everyone, especially my family. It’s nearly impossible to get my dad to Dallas, and it was 10 o’clock at night! Josh did such a great job! The night was absolutely perfect!

Oh yea... the ring is gorgeous. It took me several weeks to stop staring at it!

Scot Williamson & Staci Noyes I met my girlfriend, Staci, through a mutual friend, and we had our first date on October 2, 2009. Late September 2010, I planned a cross-country trip to celebrate Staci’s December birthday a little early. Our first stop was Stillwater, Oklahoma. I am a graduate of Texas A&M, and Staci received her first degree from Oklahoma State University. We attended the TAMU versus OSU football game where OSU won the game.

From Stillwater, we flew to Atlanta, Georgia, to see a couple of Atlanta Braves baseball games. Staci grew up a huge Braves fan, and I wanted to take her to a Braves game in their home ballpark, Turner Field, before Bobby Cox retired. The Braves were playing the Phillies in their final home games of the season. I surprised Staci with a private tour of Turner Field. Our tour guide, Erin, took us out on the baseball diamond prior to the game. Our tour ended at home plate, where I surprised Staci by getting down on one knee and asking her to marry me. She said, “Yes!” I hit a “homerun” at Turner Field a year to the day since our first date!

Julio Guigni & Lindsey Stobaugh My engagement story began when I drove three hours to visit my boyfriend, Julio, on Valentine’s weekend. When I arrived, I was surprised to notice a dozen red roses sitting on the table, and I turned to put my things down so that I could give him a big hug. As I turned around, I also noticed that now there was a box of candy and a card on the table too. I read the first card, and Julio told me to open the candy. Inside the candy was another card. Julio then asked me to remove the first layer of the candy which revealed another card. As I read the second card, he placed a box on the table. After reading the second card, he asked me to open the box.

Inside the box was a beautiful heart necklace. I was so surprised and delighted with my Valentine’s gift. He then asked me to go into the bedroom, where another card and a great big teddy bear, holding a heart that read, “I Love You,” sat in the middle of the bed. We celebrated Valentine’s Day with dinner and a movie. That

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night before bed, I was reading all of my cards again when I turned and almost tripped over Julio because he was bent down on one knee. In his hand was a small box, and as he opened it to reveal a beautiful ring, he asked, “Will you marry me?” And, of course, I said, “yes!”

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To submit your vote in the following categories, log onto www.theweddedbliss.com, and click on the banner: Airbrush Make-Up Artists Bakeries Beverages: Punch, Coffee, Wine and Liquor Bridal Boutiques: Consignment and Retail Bridal Registry and Gifts Cake Designers Caterers Chalkboards Family Planning Florists Horse Drawn Carriages

Hotel Accommodations for Guests Invitations & Custom Printing Jewelers & Custom Jewelry Designers Limousines Local Events Search Engine Marriage Counseling Event Lighting Music/Bands Music/DJs Music/Strings Party Supplies

Photographers Photography Photobooth Rental Physicians Salons & Day Spas Tablescapes Tuxedos Videographers Wedding Coordinators/Planners Wedding Location and Event Packages Wedding Supply Rentals

Only current advertisers are eligible to be nominated. The vendor with the highest number of votes in each category will receive the Best of the Bliss Award. Winners will be announced at The Wedded Bliss Bridal Faire 2012 and will be featured in the March/April 2012 editon of The Wedded Bliss.

All votes must be received by December 31, 2011.

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Harrison County Workshop

When: Saturday, Sep 10, 2011 Time: 8:00 AM - 05:00 PM Where: Praise Temple of Marshall Contact: Anthony Griffith - 903-445-4429

Smith County Workshop

When: Monday, Sep 19, 2011 Time: 5:30 PM - 09:30 PM Where: Colonial Hills Baptist Church Contact: Tony Puckett - 903-738-2000

Upshur County Workshop

When: Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 Time: 8:30 AM - 05:30 PM Where: Gilmer Church of Christ Contact: Kathy Weeks - 903-353-7707

Visit wevownow.org for a list of upcoming workshops in your area.

VOW Marriage Workshops are most Saturdays from 8am - 5pm and costs $25 per couple. This workshop gives you the chance to mingle with other couples and strengthen your marriage at the same time. For more information or to pre-register, call 903-232-1700 or visit wevownow.org and luvlasts.org.

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“It is estimated that family breakups costs U.S. taxpayers at least $112 billion each and every year.”

Scafidi, Benjamin. The Taxpayer Cost of Divorce and Unwed Childbearing: First-Ever Estimates for the Nation and All Fifty States. (2008). New York: Georgia Family Council and Institue for American Values, pp.5.

The solution to reduce our Federal Deficit starts at home. The government spends more money on services to provide broken families assistance than actually preventing family breakdown. To change the pattern, you have to start where the problem exists, the marriage.

Higher rates of crime, drug abuse, education failure, chronic illness, child abuse, domestic violence, and poverty bring higher taxpayer costs. These costs come in several forms including; more welfare expenditure, higher special education expenses, higher day-care assistance, additional child-support collection costs, a range of increased court administration costs, higher foster care and child protection services, and increased Medicaid and Medicare costs.

Many of these costs are incurred because divorced mothers and children of divorced families often become dependent on government-funded assistance programs. With a reduced number of divorces, the savings more than covers the cost of federal grants for government assistance programs.

If we can help build and maintain strong marriages, we could be helping enhance the lives of the families and children involved. Our whole community benefits when families stay together. Since we are a society based on family values, we must protect the foundation of our family ties.

“For every $1,000 that government spends providing services to broken families, it spends $1 trying to stop family breakdown.1” VOW helps prevent family breakdown by offering educational workshops for couples of all scenarios. Whether you are engaged, married, or have been struggling to make it work, VOW offers the resources and educational tools to enhance your relationship.

Fagan, Patrick F. “Encouraging Marriage and Discouraging Divorce”. Washington, DC: Heritage Foundation, The Backgrounder #1421, March 26, 2001.

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VOW Marriage Workshops are scheduled on most Saturdays from 8am - 5pm and costs $25 per couple. This workshop gives you the chance to mingle with other couples and strengthen your marriage at the same time.

903-232-1700

wevownow.org

For more information or to pre-register, call 903-232-1700 or visit wevownow.org and luvlasts.org.

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• Banquet Facilities • Luxury Suites • C atering • Bar/Bistro

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Private Rehearsal Dinners • Wedding Receptions • Bridal Luncheons • On-Site Catering Services • Honeymoon Packages • Sleeping Room Blocks for Wedding Party & Guests On-Site Restaurant & Bar • Professional Staff Dedicated To Your Event

Only with Hilton HHonors® can you earn both Points & Miles® for stays at 3,500 hotels worldwide and airline miles with over 50 airline partners.

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Private Rehearsal Dinners • Wedding Receptions Bridal Luncheons • Catering Services Available Sleeping Room Blocks for Wedding Party & Guests

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Crista Couch Photography

Stone Oak Ranch 10204 CR 3807 Murchison, Texas 75778 www.stoneoakranch.com 903.530.4201 903.530.7947

Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Rooted in Tradition, Inspired by a Western Lifestyle Wedding & Gift Registry - Deliveries - Financing Unique Rustic Furniture - Rustic Home Decor - Bedding Living Room - Dining Room - Bedroom Groups - Layaway Available

2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS LONGVIEW 207 Horaney Street 903-757-9200

MARSHALL 2410 East End Blvd. S. 903-472-4104

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Want an Outdoor Wedding, but don't know where to start?

The Pineapple Manor...

a Southern Paradise!

· Old Wedding Oak, Gazebo, Lakeview · Spacious Lawns & Heavily Wooded · Private Estate, Gated Entry · Custom Packages – We do ALL or part · Your Wedding, Your Way! Near I-20, Hwys 80 & 259, and Loop 281, The Pineapple Manor gathers your guests from afar to a convenient and elegant retreat — serene and secluded.

3596 Country Club Rd E | Longview, TX 75602 | 903-757-4548 | info@thepineapplemanor.com www.ThePineappleManor.com

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Complete Event Planning and Coordination Custom Designed Cakes Full Service Catering Exquisite Gift Baskets

www.adalantecatering.com

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Green Acres Shopping Center

Tyler

(903) 526-3800

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Indoor and Outdoor Weddings

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We have a large selection and great customer service to help guide you to the perfect fit and style for your occasion.

Located in Downtown Lufkin 104 S. First Street Lufkin, Texas 75901 936.637.1084 www.lesasbridal.com Lesa Terrell - Owner

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MONSTER TRUCK FALL NATIONALS

NEAL MCCOY EAST TEXAS ANGEL NETWORK BENEFIT CONCERT

TYLER FESTIVAL ON THE SQUARE

HAUNTS OF FOUR WINDS

Event Date(s) and Time(s) Saturday, September 17th, 2011 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Event Date(s) and Time(s) Saturday, September 24th, 2011 7:00pm

Event Date(s) and Time(s) Saturday, October 8th, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Friday, October 14th, 2011 Through Sunday, October 30th, 2011

EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION: East Texas Angel Network (903) 297-9000 www.easttexasangelnetwork.com

EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION: Beverly Abell (903) 593-6905 www.heartoftyler.com

EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION: (903) 757-4444 www.lonestarspeedway.com

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nights 7:00pm -10:00pm EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION: (903) 839-5271 www.fourwindsfaire.com

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ELEGANT • UNIQUE • AFFORDABLE

Cakes byDesign Pam Phillips, Owner

Extraordinary

Cakes

for Extraordinary

Moments

Ps:121 Handcrafted jewelry features precious and semi-precious stones, pearls and Swarovski crystals. Perfect for your wedding day, special occasion or everyday wear.

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Wedding & Groom’s Cakes 3D Sculpted Cakes Cookie Favors Candy Buffets

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Ann ‘s Petals

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OTHER BODY-TRANSFORMING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INCLUDE:

• JUVÉDERM® XC • BOTOX® Cosmetic • Obagi® Medical Skin Care Products

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903•882•0609

www.identitydayspa.com 2808 S Main Street | Lindale, TX

The perfect setting for your perfect event awaits you at Southern Hills. Let our professional staff take the stress out of the planning. We offer flexible and spacious event rooms with a custom menu.

Our 5,000-square-foot pavilion with outdoor fireplace is a spectacular venue. And, of course, the 18-hole championship golf course provides a stunning backdrop to your outdoor event.

We have new wedding packages that include an announcement with The Wedded Bliss.

For more information about planning your wedding or other special event, contact our Wedding Coordinator.

Amity Richardson 903.984.5335

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The

Sugared Rim

Professional Bartenders

Special Events • Private Parties • Corporate Events

TABC Certified

Shonda Lowe 58

903-571-8798

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STATIONERS AND CONSULTANTS SINCE 1990 Wedding Invitations Wedding Albums Custom Party Invitations Shower Invitations Personalized Thank-You Notes Hostess and Attendant Gifts Personalized Napkins and Cups TIMELESS ELEGANCE WITH A TOUCH OF CLASS OF

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Where Experience Matters!

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WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE

Available for weddings, class reunions and special events year round.

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BOOK NOW THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR FOR YOUR

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Brides & Belles of Tyler TYLER’S FULL SERVICE BRIDAL SALON Our Goal is Quality, Value and Superb Service

903-581-8211

3524 S Broadway | Mon 10-7:30 • Tues-Fri 10-6 • Sat 10-5

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ellie bee’s

PAPER & GIFTS

117 E. Tyler Street Downtown Longview 117 E. Tyler Street 903-758-0300 Downtown Longview www.elliebees.com

903-758-0300

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Kitchen Shoppe Cooking School Catering Brunch Dinners To Go

store hours:

Mon thru Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-5

brunch:

Tuesday thru Saturday 9-3

store phone:

kitchen phone:

903.757.5300

903.757.5301

Wedding Registry Available 1446 McCann Rd [Brookwood Village]

THECOOKSNOOK.COM

Cindy Holland Owner/Designer

Cindy’s Creative Cakes

Specializing in the finest of designer cakes

www.cakesbycindy.com

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A modern approach to your wedding cake

903-509-3999 www.ganachecupcakes.com 5380 Old Bullard Rd Suite 700, Tyler, TX 75703 sweeties@ganachecupcakes.com Tues-Thurs 10-6/Fri-Sat 10-7

1167 FM 779 • Mineola, TX 75773 866-890-2063 • 903.768.2474 • Kathy & Mark Bland www.pinetreebandb.com • info@pinetreebandb.com

Salon Kalea Tyler’s Premier Day Spa

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VINTAGE Sales & Rentals

“Pursuing Eden came to our rescue, and their rentals made the wedding complete. Kristal and Deadre were so helpful in making my daughter’s wedding dream come true. If you are looking to have a vintage wedding,these ladies get it!”

-Travonda Satterwhite

Furniture China Decor Event Planning & Design

PURSUING

(903) 387-0922

105 N. Spring • Tyler, TX • 903.566.1566 www.lateedaflowers.com

pursuingeden@gmail.com facebook.com/pursuingeden

kristal childs • deadre arden

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One LOcatiOn fOr aLL YOur Wedding attire needs

• Beautiful designer bridal gowns, plus tuxedos and dresses for all of your wedding party.

• In-house, expert alteration and embroidery services.

936-639-6564 | www.VeilsAndTailsBridal.com Inside the Fashion District, Lufkin, Texas

Extraordinary... yet simply perfect Serving all of East Texas www.perfectcateringonline.com

Large or Small Formal or Informal Served or Buffet Style Hors d’oeuvres or 5-Course Menus Event Planning & Coordinating Services

Let us handle the details... you enjoy the party!

903.236.2895

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MAKE YOUR Hallsville, TX

MEMORIES

Weddings • Receptions • Special Events

Nguyen Photography

Elegant • Exquisite • Romantic Beautiful Secluded Wedding Venue Hallsville, Texas

903.668.4752 • Cell 903.746.0024 www.huntvilla.info

WITH HOLLYWOOD PORTRAITS BY

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BRIDALS, ENGAGEMENTS, SENIORS, & BEYOND

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1013 NW Loop 281 Longview, TX (903) 759-7751

www.lillies-lace.com

Open Tuesday-Saturday

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Classic Coach & Carriage

903.570.5419 victoriastationweddings@yahoo.com 11995 FM 344E Whitehouse, TX 75791

The most up-to-date style

Limousines, Sedans, SUVs, & Shuttle Buses for all occasions

More Than 20 Years In Business Excellent Driving Record Member of Tyler’s Best, Tyler Chamber of Commerce and BBB

Tyler 903.581-7566 1.866.605.6224 www.classiccoachandcarriage.com

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Specializing in

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The old Parker Place A rustic venue on 3 1/2 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, The old Parker Place is available for family events, parties, weddings and meetings.

• Fully equipped kitchen in main house • Beautiful bridal room in main house • One-room rustic log cabin completely furnished • Lighted gazebo

Joy Manning 516 Young Rd. Hallsville, TX

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Call 903-723-PLAN (7526) to set up a free consultation for your event.

Registration for Brides Elegant Rental Room for Showers and Receptions

Balloon Art Available

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Bridal Boutique

903.597.7497

CMBDJs.com 903.724.3192

COUTURE BRIDAL AND DESIGNER PROM

www.WeddingsAtoZ.net • 2429 SSE Loop 323 • Tyler, TX 3333 Troup Hwy. at Loop 323

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Bringing Your Favorite Coffee Shop Drinks To Your Next Event.

Latte Da Espresso Catering LatteDaEspressoCatering.com

Rachelle Espindola is known for her flawless make-up application, brow shaping and lash extensions.

Make-up on location.

faceartmakeupstudio.com • facebook.com/faceartmakeupstudio rachelle@faceartms.com • 469.684.9438

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ATHENS

LONGVIEW

Cherry Laurel Café Lake Athens Marina Restaurant The Edom Bakery

Big Dave’s Bar-B-Que Bodacious Bar-B-Que (4th Street) Bodacious Bar-B-Que (Hwy 80) Bodacious Bar-B-Que (Loop 281) Carlito’s Catfish Village China King Dudley’s Cajun Cafe El Sombrero Johnny Cace’s Little Mexico Lotus Inn Lupe’s Mexican Restaurant Osaka Pietro’s Pizza King Tele’s Mexican Restaurant (Gilmer Rd) Tele’s Mexican Restaurant (Hwy 80) Texas Roadhouse

ATLANTA Rose Garden Eatery

LONGVIEW/GLADEWATER/ HALLSVILLE/WHITE OAK

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DIANA

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MARSHALL Mattox Entertainment Ron and Norma Mattox 903-407-1955 mattoxent@gmail.com

NACOGDOCHES/LUFKIN J.C. Hope 903-240-8118 jc@theweddedbliss.com

PALESTINE CMB Music Productions Casey Brown 903-724-3192 casey@cmbdjs.com

TYLER/WHITEHOUSE Richard Reeder 903-738-4124 richardcreeder@gmail.com

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Bodacious Bar-B-Que Bowden Floral China Buffet Village Country Café

GLADEWATER Guadalupe’s Tejas Chile Pepper Restaurant Tele’s Mexican Restaurant

HALLSVILLE Dairy Queen MVP Pizza Pizza Inn

JACKSONVILLE China Buffet Hong Kong Super Buffet Lupe’s Mexican Restaurant Sadler’s Kitchen

JEFFERSON Don Juan’s Glory Days Kitt’s Kornbread Sandwich & Pie Bar

KILGORE Bodacious Bar-B-Que (Hwy 42) Buffet City Cancun Dave’s Charburger Johnny Ozark’s Fried Chicken New China Buffet The Back Porch Restaurant

MARSHALL Bodacious Bar-B-Que Café Italia Central Perks China Garden China King Don Juan’s Gucci’s Homero’s Jalapeno Tree Jucy’s Larry’s Pizza Lupe’s Mexican Restaurant Porky’s Smokehouse & Grill R & R Bakery The Blue Frog Whataburger

MT. PLEASANT Blalock BBQ Butler’s Pantry El Chico IHOP Laura’s Cheesecake & Bakery Luigi’s Two Senoritas

PITTSBURG

Cactus Mexican Restaurant Papa Nachos Perlata’s Mexican Restaurant Pittsburg Hotlinks

TATUM/CARTHAGE

Bodacious Bar-B-Que Brac’s Steakhouse Buck’s Pizza China Buffet Delicia Mexican Restaurant El Ranchero La Fiesta La Hacienda Milano’s Pizza

TEXARKANA

Amigo Juan Dixie Diner Fuji’s Hopkins Icehouse Joe’s Pizza Julie’s Deli Papa Murphy’s Ramage Farm BBQ Starbucks Texas Roadhouse The Baker Man The Italian Café The Lunchbox Zapata’s

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Bernard’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que Café Taza Chez Bazan China King Don Juan’s El Charo #1 & #2 Fat Katz Joseph’s Julian’s Restaurant KE Cellars Little Italy Potpourri House The Eatery

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We offer individual consultations and customized playlists.

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The best day of your life deserves the best entertainment!

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..... Directory of Preferred Vendors and Resources ....

AIRBRUSH MAKE-UP ARTISTS FACE ART Make-Up Studio 469-684-9438 www.faceartmakeupstudio.com Hair.com 621 E. Kay Street Kilgore 903-984-6252 www.hairdotcom.net Salon Kalea 3415 S. Broadway Ave. Tyler 903-534-1101 www.skdayspa.com

BAKERIES Chez Bazan French Bakery & Café 5930 Old Bullard Road Tyler 903-561-9644 www.chezbazan.com Ganache 5380 Old Bullard Rd. Suite 700 Tyler 903-509-3999 www.ganachecupcakes.com The Luscious Crumb 1420 S. Main Street, Suite B1 Lindale 903-881-2253 www.thelusciouscrumb.com

BED & BREAKFASTS Centaur Arabian Farms 10271 FM 2813 Flint 903-561-6926 www.centaurarabianfarms.com Pine Tree Bed and Breakfast 1167 FM 779 Mineola 903-768-2474 866-890-2063 www.pinetreebandb.com

BEVERAGES: PUNCH, COFFEE, WINE AND LIQUOR Latte Da Espresso Catering 903-534-8899 www.lattedaespressocatering.com The Sugared Rim Professional Bartenders Tyler 903-571-8798 903-570-9694

BRIDAL BOUTIQUES Brides & Belles of Tyler 3524 S. Broadway Tyler 903-581-8211 www.bridesbellestyler.com 72

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Lesa’s Bridal and Formal Wear 104 S. First St. Lufkin 936-637-1084 www.lesasbridal.com

Cindy’s Creative Cakes 501 East Hwy. 31 Kilgore 903-983-2242 www.cakesbycindy.com

Lillies and Lace Bridal and Formal 1013 N.W. Loop 281 Longview 903-759-7751 www.lillies-lace.com

Designs By D’Anne 903-589-6992 903-216-5714 www.designsbydanne.com

The Glitz 1416 McCann Road Longview 903-234-8262 www.glitzboutique.com

Ganache 5380 Old Bullard Rd. Suite 700 Tyler 903-509-3999 www.ganachecupcakes.com

Weddings A to Z 2429 SSE Loop 323 Tyler 903-597-7497 www.weddingsatoz.net

BRIDAL BOUTIQUES: CONSIGNMENT AND RETAIL Bridal and Prom 333 Troup Hwy. Tyler 903-526-3224 The Glitz 1416 McCann Road Longview 903-234-8262 www.glitzboutique.com

BRIDAL REGISTRY AND GIFTS Parties and Celebrations 414 US Hwy. 79 N. Henderson 903-657-3204 The Cook’s Nook 1446 McCann Rd. Longview 903-757-5300 www.thecooksnook.com The Mercantile 207 Horaney St. Longview 903-757-9200 2410 East End Blvd. S. Marshall 903-472-4104

CAKE DESIGNERS Amazing Grace Cakes 2312 ESE Loop 323 Tyler 903-279-1606 www.facebook.com/4cookie Cakes by Design Longview 903-241-5949 www.macscakes.zoomshare.com Chez Bazan French Bakery & Café 5930 Old Bullard Road Tyler 903-561-9644 www.chezbazan.com

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The Luscious Crumb 1420 S. Main Street, Suite B1 Lindale 903-881-2253 www.thelusciouscrumb.com

CATERERS Adalante’ Catering Company 1723 Troup Hwy. Tyler 903-526-3800 www.adalantecatering.com Dippin’ Dots 903-736-8224 Perfect Catering Serving all of East Texas 903-236-2895 903-475-4726 www.perfectcateringonline.com The Cook’s Nook 1446 McCann Rd. Longview 903-757-5300 www.thecooksnook.com

FAMILY PLANNING Zeid Women’s Health Center 705 E. Marshall Ave., Suite 3000 Longview 903-315-2700 www.zeidwhc.com

FLORISTS Ann’s Petals 1107 Evergreen Street Longview 903-297-7799 www.annspetals.com Brosang’s Flowers LLC 3333 Troup Hwy. Tyler 903-597-3333 800-256-7363 www.brosangsflowers.com Fantasy and Fairytale Floral Designs 903-930-5395 Flora Bella 101 B West Sixth Street Tyler 903-526-8822

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La Tee Da Flowers 105 N. Spring Street Tyler 903-566-1566 www.lateedaflowers.com The Flower Girl 11399 CR 272 Tyler 903-509-3839

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES Farm Valley Carriages 903-752-5501 www.farmvalleycarriages.com Wander Horse Carriage Company Alto 903-721-7870 wanderhorsecarriage.homestead.com

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GUESTS Courtyard by Marriott Lufkin 2130 S. 1st Street Lufkin 936-632-0777 www.courtyardlufkin.com Courtyard by Marriott Tyler 7424 South Broadway Ave. Tyler 903-509-4411 www.courtyardtyler.com Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marshall 105 West IH-20 Marshall 903-938-7666 www.fairfieldmarshall.com Hampton Inn & Suites Longview North 3044 Eastman Road Longview 903-663-8670 www.hamptonlongviewnorth.com Hampton Inn Longview South 112 South Access Road Longview 903-758-0959 www.hamptonlongviewsouth.com Holiday Inn Express Tyler South 2421 ESE Loop 323 Tyler 903-566-0600 www.hietyler.com Holiday Inn South Broadway 5701 S. Broadway Ave. Tyler 903-561-5800 www.holidayinn.com/tylertx Homewood Suites / Hilton 205 North Spur 63 Longview 903-234-0214 www.longview.homewoodsuites.com The Hilton Garden Inn 220 E. Grande Blvd.

Tyler 903-509-1166 www.tyler.hgi.com

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INVITATIONS & CUSTOM PRINTING Ellie Bee’s 117 E. Tyler Street Longview 903-758-0300 www.elliebees.com Pen and Company 1311 Alpine Road Longview 903-757-5550 www.penandcompany.com

JEWELERS & CUSTOM JEWELRY DESIGNERS Ps: 121 Jewelry Longview 903-738-9688 www.ps121jewelry.com Susan Robinson Jewelry 6009 S. Broadway Tyler 903-581-5530 www.susanrobinsonjewelry.com

LIMOUSINES Brosang’s Limousine Service 3333 Troup Hwy. Tyler 903-525-9977 903-752-5402 Classic Coach & Carriage Tyler 903-581-7566 www.classiccoachandcarriage.com

LOCAL EVENTS SEARCH ENGINE The GO Spot Longview 903-738-8091 www.thegospot.com

MARRIAGE COUNSELING Vow Marriage Enrichment Longview 903-232-1700 www.wevownow.com

MONOGRAM PROJECTION & EVENT LIGHTING Lone Star Light & Sound 903-480-0027 www.lonestarlightandsound.com Tyler Uplights 903-724-3192 www.tyleruplights.com

MUSIC/BANDS Otis & The Metro Band Tyler 903-597-4928 www.metroband.org

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MUSIC/DJS A Volume Unlimited 903-676-7372 903-852-7717 Boogie Butt Productions 903-597-6788 www.boogiebutt.com CMB Music Productions Palestine 903-724-3192 www.cmbdjs.com Dave Goldman’s Music on Wheels 903-312-2576 www.djdavegoldman.com DJ Daddy Co Mobile DJ Longview 903-918-4555 www.djdaddyco.com DJ Rob J Entertainment 214-763-7034 www.djrobjentertainment.com Lone Star Light & Sound 903-480-0027 www.lonestarlightandsound.com Mattox Entertainment 6159 Victory Drive Marshall 903-926-0807 www.mattoxentertainment.com MusicMasters of East Texas Jacksonville 903-360-3204 www.etmusicmasters.com

MUSIC/STRINGS Colore Ensembles Ark-La-Tex 903-752-1607 www.tylerstrings.com Evergreen Strings 903-938-1359 www.evergreenstrings.com

PARTY SUPPLIES Parties and Celebrations 414 US Hwy. 79 N. Henderson 903-657-3204

PHOTOGRAPHERS 361 Photography 204 Fredonia Longview 903-237-8866 www.361-photography.com AlexM Photography 903-480-4011 www.alexmphotography.com aprilWes Photography Athens 903-386-3133 www.aprilWes.com September/October 2011 The Wedded Bliss

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Barnett Photography Longview 903-736-8561 www.photographybybarnett.com

Photography by Dena Lufkin 936-875-5592 www.photographybydena.com

Brandi Burkett Photography Tyler 903-312-5550 www.brandiburkett.com/blog

Photography by Frank 1013 Bazzell Dr. Longview 903-759-6959 www.eastexfoto.com

Casey Jay Benson Photography Tyler 903-253-7668 www.caseyjaybenson.com Donna Cummings Photography 222 County Rd. 3160 Jacksonville 903-586-8087 903-721-9279 www.donnacummings.com Fresh Focus Films 5002 Woodgate Drive Texarkana 903-831-6837 903-276-4432 www.freshfocusfilms.com Gema Blanton Photography 109 W. Front St., Suite 205 Tyler 903-526-4114 www.gemasphotography.com Jamye Perelli Photography 544 Jolly Drive Gun Barrel City 903-887-3830 www.jamyeperelli.com Jennifer Willard Photography 903-724-1529 www.jenniferwillardphotography.com JLM Photography 903-353-2324 Joel Dryer Photography East Texas 903-801-9228 www.joeldryerphoto.com

The Party Box 913 W. Loop 281, Suite 215 Longview 903-759-2229 903-399-3026 www.thepartyboxrental.com Video Perfection Photography 6503 Summerhill Road Texarkana 903-223-5600 www.videoperfection.com

PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOBOOTH RENTAL PhotoboothXL Rentals 903-253-7668 www.photoboothxl.com The Party Box 913 W. Loop 281, Suite 215 Longview 903-759-2229 903-399-3026 www.thepartyboxrental.com

PHYSICIANS Zeid Women’s Health Center 705 E. Marshall Ave., Suite 3000 Longview 903-315-2700 www.zeidwhc.com

SALONS & DAY SPAS Hair.com 621 E. Kay Street Kilgore 903-984-6252 www.hairdotcom.net

Lasting Impressions Portrait Designs by Viki Lindale 903-312-0251 www.lastingimpressionsbyviki.com

Identity Day Spa and Salon 2808 South Main Street Lindale 903-882-0609 www.identitydayspa.com

Lauren Ashley Photography Flint 903-521-8862 www.laurenashleyphotos.com

Salon Kalea 3415 S. Broadway Ave. Tyler 903-534-1101 www.skdayspa.com

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Rebecca Jordan Photography 903-581-2667 www.rebeccajordanphotography.com

Krystle Akin Photography 115 W. Front Street Tyler 903-880-8873 www.krystleakin.com

Morgan Gauntt Photography Lindale 903-920-3001 www.morgangauntt.com

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SALONS/MEDICAL SPAS Identity Day Spa and Salon 2808 South Main Street Lindale 903-882-0609 www.identitydayspa.com

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TABLESCAPES Melody’s Tablescapes & Designs Tyler 903-581-6028 903-539-1370

TUXEDOS Sir Knight Tuxedos 1410 Judson Road Longview 903-757-6647 Veils & Tails Bridal & Formal Wear 1905 Tulane Drive, Suite 102 H Lufkin 936-639-6564 www.veilsandtailsbridal.com

VIDEOGRAPHERS A Thousand Word Productions 903-839-7200 www.atwpro.com Fresh Focus Films 5002 Woodgate Drive Texarkana 903-831-6837 903-276-4432 www.freshfocusfilms.com Jamye Perelli Photography 544 Jolly Drive Gun Barrel City 903-887-3830 www.jamyeperelli.com MJS Audio and Video Longview 903-238-4203 www.mjsaudiovideo.com Vanessa McKellar Productions 903-894-6078 www.vanessamckellar.com Video Perfection Photography 6503 Summerhill Road Texarkana 903-223-5600 www.videoperfection.com

WEDDING COORDINATORS East Texas Events 903-484-4928 www.easttexasevents.com Host Event Design Longview 903-689-2548 www.hosteventdesign.com Perfect Plans 1230 N Link Street Palestine 903-720-7526 Simply Yours by Design Tyler 903-372-4728 www.simplyyoursbydesign.com Taryn’s Errands East Texas 903-521-9050 www.tarynserrands.com

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WEDDING EVENT PLANNERS Adalante’ Catering Company 1723 Troup Hwy. Tyler 903-526-3800 www.adalantecatering.com East Texas Events 903-484-4928 www.easttexasevents.com Host Event Design Longview 903-689-2548 www.hosteventdesign.com Janice E. Cameron Weddings and Events Longview 903-757-7844 903-576-2706 www.janiceecameronevents.com Simply Yours by Design Tyler 903-372-4728 www.simplyyoursbydesign.com Taryn’s Errands East Texas 903-521-9050 www.tarynserrands.com

WEDDING LOCATION AND EVENT PACKAGES Arabella Manor 11361 Hwy. 300 Longvie 903-746-5461 www.arabellamanorevents.com Bella Sera Ranch 286 ACR 1400 Palestine 630-363-3262 www.bellaseraranch.com Brides Chapel and Event Hall 4400 W. Marshall Avenue Longview 903-759-7100 www.brideschapel.com Castle on the Lake Inn Jacksonville 903-721-3593 www.jacksonvillecastle.com Centaur Arabian Farms 10271 FM 2813 Flint 903-561-6926 www.centaurarabianfarms.com Eagle’s Bluff 700 N. Eagles Bluff Blvd.

Bullard 903-825-1123 www.eaglesbluff.com Elmwood Gardens 680 ACR 446 Palestine 903-549-2716 www.elmwoodgardens.com

Hidden Creek Estate 24956 Country Club Road Gladewater 903-844-9191 www.hiddencreekestate.com Hunt Villa Hallsville 903-668-4752 903-746-0024 www.huntvilla.info Ramage Farm Weddings 901 Main Street Hooks 903-547-6187 www.ramagefarmweddings.com Sharon Shrine Hall 10027 Hwy 31 East Tyler 903-566-2151 www.sharonshriners.com Shoemaker Hill Ranch Jacksonville 903-530-3340 www.shoemakerhillranch.com Southern Hills Country Club 568 Wilkins Road Gladewater 903-984-5335 www.southernhillsclub.com Stone Oak Ranch Murchinson 903-530-7947 www.stoneoakranch.com Tankersley Gardens 518 Tankersley Road Mt. Pleasant 903-572-0567 www.tankersleygardens.com The Arbor 2215 Roy Rd. Tyler 903-534-4997 www.the-arbor.com The Belgium House 903-660-0125 903-720-6414 www.thebelgiumhouse.com The Legacy Jacksonville 903-571-9644 www.thelegacy-venue.com

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The Reserve 7725 Hwy. 259 Longview 903-431-3496 903-720-4295 www.bookthereserve.com The Summit Club 210 E. Methvin St. Longview 903-753-0331 www.summitlongview.com Victoria Station 11995 FM 344 E. Whitehouse 903-570-5419 www.victoria-station-weddings.com Villa Di Felicitá 7891 Hwy. 110, 3-5 miles outside N. Loop 323 903-597-0002 www.villadifelicita.com

WEDDING SUPPLY RENTALS A-1 Party and Tent Rental 4005 Judson Road Longview 903-758-2772 903-297-7770 www.a1partyrentalstx.com Iron Inspired 5971 Gilmer Rd. Longview 903-738-3231 www.ironinspiredweddings.com Red Hat Rentals 951 N.E. Loop 7 Athens 903-677-3850 Corner of Oak Str. and Hwy. 488 Fairfield 903-389-8665 3210 West Oak Street Palestine 903-729-3400 www.redhatrentals.com

The old Parker Place 516 Young Road Hallsville 903-660-2497 www.theoldparkerplace.com

WEDDING SUPPLY RENTALS/VINTAGE

The Pineapple Manor 3596 Country Club Road E. Longview 903-757-4548 903-806-6943 www.thepineapplemanor.com

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