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W e d d i n g s pages 2-4 Lacey Lauren McCune & Justin Ashley Whitener pages 6-7 Anna Braly & Jeffery Hammond
page 25 Kemi Turner & Eteleridge Scott
pages 8-9 Allison Reese & Robert Wilson
page 26 Nicole Fletcher & Cody Smith
pages 10-11 Jana Hitt & Nathan Johnson
page 27 Carletha Runnels & Ernest Hughes
pages 12-13 Lisa Caid & Joe Taylor
page 28 Sara Wilson & Yan Wynn
page 14 Cayti Bynum & Scottie Hart
page 29 Stefanie Ryan & Jeremy Hansen
page 15 Leah Deem & Hunter Brumble
page 30 Amanda Thornton & Royce Wade
page 16 Britney Griffith & Brian Long
page 31 Linsey Bishop & Cayde Ellender
page 17 Sarah Hilton & Matt Moore
page 32 Lauren Ashley Dunn & Corey Lee Backer
page 18 Megan Allen & Josh Skeeters
page 33 Dr. Abigail Morrison Babin & Dr. James Leonard Nodler
page 19 Nicole Franklin & Kenny Hines
page 34 Kristen Cook & Timothy Brightwell
page 20 Ashleigh Crider & Scott Lewis
page 35 Lindsey Kay Wiesner & Brian Arthur Clark
page 21 Kayla Short and Donny Golden
page 36 Brandi White & Greg Miller Teresa Lynn Roberts & Montie “Tray” Reed
page 22 Rene England & Wes Grishom
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Megan Allen & Josh Skeeters were united in marriage Saturday, April 18, 2009, in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Castle on the Lake, in Jacksonville, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Janice Allen of Bullard. The groom is the son of Mike and Teresa Skeeters of Nacogdoches.
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Kayla Short and Donny Golden were married on Valentines Day, 2009, at Villa di Felicita` in Tyler. Thank you to our friends and family for sharing in our special
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Villa di Felicita` for making our wedding day wonderful, Designs by D'Anne for the bride and groom cakes, and Brosangs for the beautiful flowers. July/August 2009 The Wedded Bliss 21
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Kemi L. Turner is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Turner. Eteleridge D. Scott is the son of Annie Scott-Stadom. The couple would like to thank their parents as well as the bride's sister Deardra Turner Woods, and cousin Kimberly Boyd for being a big part of their lives and making all their wedding day dreams come true.
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Donnetta Rene Mims and Jason Darnell Jones were married May 2, 2009, at Stonewall Baptist Church in Bossier City, Louisiana.
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Louise Levo Ukele & DeMarion DeMond Crite
Louise Levo Ukele and DeMarion DeMond Crite were married June 28, 2009 at Villa Di Felicita` in Tyler, Texas.
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Priscilla Schulz & Malek Bekka
Priscilla Schulz and Malek Bekka plan to wed August 22, 2009 at The Villa Antonia in Austin, Texas.
Jordan Hale & Matthew Swinney
Jordan Hale and Matthew Swinney plan to wed December 5, 2009 at The Candelaria in Marshall, Texas.
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Contact Us: Bennie Webster, Manager Phone: 903-597-4928 Mailing Address: 1403 South Academy Tyler, Texas 75701 Website: www.metroband.org Email: info@metroband.org
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Airbrush Make-up Artist~ Make-up by Rachelle Rachelle Espindola (469) 684-9438 Bed & Breakfasts~ Roseville Bed & Breakfast 6843 US Hwy. 80 West Marshall (903) 935-5000 www.rosevillebedandbreakfast.com Roseland Plantation 2601 State Hwy. 64 Ben Wheeler (903) 849-5553 www.roselandplantation.com
Beverages: Punch, Coffee, Wine and Liquor~ Party Punch Frozen Concentrate Treat Alicia or Mary (903) 658-5559 www.PartyPunchBF.com Wine Shop At Home "Personalize your Bridal/Gift Wines" Independent Wine Consultant Angie Bullington (903) 714-3399 www.wineshopeathome.com/AngieBullington
Bridal Boutiques~ AtoZ Weddings 2429 SSE Loop 323 Tyler (903) 597-7497 www.WeddingsAtoZ.net Brides & Belles 3524 S. Broadway Tyler (903) 581-8211 www.bridesbellestyler.com Elaine’s Bridal 102 E. Commerce St. Jacksonville (903) 586-9546 www.elainesbridal.com
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Gowns of Distinction 3104-C Gilmer Road Longview (903) 295-1779 www.gownsofdistinction.net
Candy & Cakes By Carrie 152 CR 2411 Beckville (903) 678-4248 (903) 738-7544 www.candyandcakesbycarrie.com
Lillies and Lace 1013 West Loop 281 Longview (903) 759-7751
Cindy's Creative Cakes 501 East Hwy. 31 Kilgore (903) 983-2242 www.cakesdycindy.com
Peace by Piece Boutique 304 W. Main St., Ste. D (behind the Dairy Queen) Hallsville (903) 668-4444
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
Village Bakery 111 E. 8th Street Bergfeld Center Tyler (903) 592-1011 www.villagebakeryonline.com
Traditions Bridal and Formal 3048 Summerhill Road Texarkana (903) 793-1570 www.traditionsbridal.net
Weddings of Distinction Margaret Musslewhite (903) 759-5849 www.weddingsofdistinction.net
Bridal Registry and Gifts~
Caterers~
Cole and Co. Fine Jewelry, Gifts, Tabletop, Paperie La Piazza Shopping Center 4855 Old Bullard Road Tyler (903) 592-8585 www.cole-and-co.com
Adalante' Catering Company 1723 Troup Hwy Tyler (903) 526-3800 www.adalantecatering.com
The Mercantile 207 Horaney Street Longview (903) 757-9200 4905 Estes Parkway Longview (903) 643-2506 Cake Designers~ Amazing Grace Cakes Letha Griffiths, Owner 2312 ESE Loop 323 Tyler (903) 279-1606 www.facebook.com/4cookie Cakes by Carolyn Carolyn Dawson, Owner 211 Cheyenne Run Hallsville (903) 668-4130 Cakes by Design Pam Phillips, Owner Longview (903) 241-5949 (903) 234-9155 www.macscakes.zoomshare.com
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Corazon Catering Scott Roycroft Tyler (903) 216-7170 www.CorazonCateringTyler.com
Sadlers Catering Rob Gowin 221 South Main Street Jacksonville (903) 589-0866 www.SadlersCatering.com Stacey’s Sweets & Catering 200 C West Pinecrest Marshall (903) 935-7933 (903) 399-1249 The Yellow Rose Bakery & Catering 3307 Chandler Hwy. (West Front St., East of W. Loop 323) Tyler (903) 596-8847 (903) 714-7547 Chair Covers~ Please Be Seated Staci Murray (903) 720-3595 Chrystal Bowles (903) 663-7629 www.elegantseats.com Cosmetics~ April D. Salas Independent Beauty Consultant (903) 216-2218 www.marykay.com/aprilsalas Facials by Chrissy Licensed Aesthetician Arbonne Make-up Artist (903) 235-6171
Foodscapes Longview (903) 240-6041
Custom Printing Napkins & Invitations~
Fat Catz Catering 3320 Troup Hwy., Suite 170 Tyler (903) 593-1114 www.fatcatzkitchen.com
Paper Capers Inc. Elizabeth Brown & Sarah Selden, Owners 113 E. 8th St. Tyler (903) 593-6167
GZ Asian Bistro 2002 Judson Rd. Suite 3 Longview (903) 247-8000 www.gzasianbistro.com Lori's Eats and Sweets Lori Metcalf 1208 Titus Street Gilmer (903) 680-3287 Perfect Catering 202 Teague Longview (903) 236-2895
Dove Release~ Dove and Company Sarah Hawthone (936) 615-4411 (936) 564-0643 Eyelash Extensions~ Belashful Cookie McFarland, owner 201 South Henry Lindale (903) 882-6806 (903) 571-6666
Make-up by Rachelle Rachelle Espindola (469) 684-9438
La Tee Da 105 Spring Street Tyler (903) 566-1566 www.lateedaflowers.com
Event Production and Clean-Up Assistance~
The Finishing Touch by Stacy Stacy Pentecost, Owner 121 Heather Lane Longview, (903) 806-7449
Jobs By Janice Longview (903) 757-7844 (903) 576-2706 www.JobsByJanice.com Fireworks~ Fireworks Artistry By Rick Stegall (903) 593-7368 (903) 539-2039 Florists~ A Pleasant Grove Florist 3414 Richmond Road Texarkana, Texas (903) 838-0800 1-800-926-2578 www.APleasantGroveFlorist.com Ann’s Petals 1107 Evergreen Drive Longview (903) 297-7799 www.AnnsPetals.com Brosang's Flowers LLC 3333 Troup Hwy. Tyler (903) 597-3333 (800) 256-7363 www.brosangsflowers.com Casa Flora 314 Magnolia Lane Longview (903) 753-4492 www.CasaFloraFlowers.com
The Flower Girl 11399 CR 272 Tyler (903) 509-3839 Tigerlillies Florist Lindsey Terry 206 South Bolton Jacksonville (903) 586-9101 www.tigerlilliesflorist.com
Twisted Vines...A Floral Studio Owner/Designer, Jennifer Crawford 406 N. Stateline Ave. Texarkana, AR (903) 748-6319 (870) 772-2700 Furniture and Decor~ The Mercantile 207 Horaney Street Longview (903) 757-9200 4905 Estes Parkway Longview (903) 643-2506 Hair Stylists~ Up-Do’s by Leann 3320 Troup Hwy., Suite 115 Tyler (903) 596-0800 Horse Drawn Carriages~
Hotel Accommodations ~ Comfort Suites 3429 South St. Nacogdoches (936) 560-9900 www.comfortsuites.com Fairfield Inn & Suits by Marriott 105 West I-20 Marshall (903) 938-7666 Marriott.com/lgvfs Hampton Inn 112 South Access Road Longview (903) 758-0959 www.hamptonlongview.com Hampton Inn Longview North 3044 N. Eastman Rd. Longview (903) 663-8670 www.hamptonlongviewnorth.com Hampton Inn & Suites 3625 South St. Nacogdoches (936) 560-9901 Holiday Inn Express-Tyler South 2421 ESE Loop 323 Tyler (903) 566-0600 www.holidayinntyler.com Holiday Inn South Broadway Contact: Mary Harter 5701 S. Broadway Ave. Tyler (903) 579-8202 www.hiselect.com/tylertx La Quinta Inn & Suites # 6058 Jimmy Wellman, General Manager 3416 Martin Luther King Blvd. Longview (903) 238-9965 http://6058.lq.com
Cowboy Carriage Stan Jenkins (903) 539-8046
Wingate By Wyndham General Manager: Kate Callas 431 East Loop 281 Longview (903) 663-3196 www.wingateinns.com
Decolette Weddings and Events 4828 South Broadway Suite 108 Tyler (877) 750-3924 www.decoletteweddingsandevents.com
Farm Valley Carriages Kepen & Robin Gilliam (903) 752-5501 www.farmvalleycarriages.com
Intimate Dining ~
Flora Bella 101 B West Sixth Street Tyler (903) 526-8822
Greensleeves Carriage Company Lyn Jenkins (903) 245-1994 www.greensleevescarriage.com
Chia’s Creations Patti Chiarello 402 N. Jefferson Ave. Mt. Pleasant (903) 572-8967
Mamaison Longview (903) 240-6041
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Make-Up Artists~
In The Event... Judy Hart Longview (903) 241-5433 www.eventplannerlongview.com
Facials by Chrissy Licensed Aesthetician Arbonne Make-up Artist (903) 235-6171
O-K Paper Center 4707 DC Drive (Off Old Jacksonville Hwy.) Tyler (903) 509-2444 Toll Free (877) 509-2444
Make-up by Rachelle Rachelle Espindola (469) 684-9438
Paper Capers Inc. Elizabeth Brown & Sarah Selden, owners 113 E. 8th St. Tyler (903) 593-6167 Jewelers~ Elite Repeats & Boutique 3000 Gilmer Road Longview (903) 295-7884 Cole and Co. Fine Jewelry, Gifts, Tabletop, Paperie La Piazza Shopping Center 4855 Old Bullard Road Tyler (903) 592-8585 www.cole-and-co.com Shannon’s Beading Basket 100 W. Tyler St. (Downtown) Longview (903) 242-9944 Susan Robinson Jewelry 6009 S. Broadway Ave. Tyler (903) 581-5530 www.susanrobinsonjewelry.com Limousines~ Chauffeur Service By James Monroe Tyler (903) 592-5036 Classic Coach & Carriage Tyler (903) 581-7566 1-866-605-6224 www.classiccoachandcarriage.com Rusty's Limo Service 1750 CR 403 Carthage (903) 692-3296 www.RustysLimoService.com
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Marriage Counseling~
Mark Cooke and the Cooke County Line Band Longview (903) 240-7311 www.markcooke.com Music Masters of East Texas Allen Durham, Owner Jacksonville (903) 360-3204 www.myspace.com/etmusicmasters Music Unlimited Ellen Peeler (903) 445-2582
Vow Marriage Enrichment Program Longview (903) 232-1700 www.wevownow.com
Otis and The Metro Band contact: Bennie Webster Tyler (903) 597-4928 www.metroband.org
Music/DJs~
Paula Prince's Party Machine Longview (903) 738-4051 www.paulaspartymachine.com
ACE Music Service Brandon Michael (903) 738-4449 A Volume Unlimited Alan Teague Cell (903) 676-7372 (903) 852-7717 Professional service for over 25 years Bigg Bill's DJ Service Bill Lawson Longview (903) 235-6037 Reasonable Rates for Any Occasion Boogie Butt Productions Robin H. Butt (903) 597-6788 (877) BOOGIE-4U www.boogie4u.com CMB Music Productions Casey Brown, Owner Palestine (903) 724-3192 www.CMBDJs.com Colore Ensembles "Your Music Solution" Diana Hector-Norwood Ark-La-Tex (903) 752-1607 www.tylerstrings.com Dave Goldman's Music on Wheels Since 1980 (903) 312-2576 (903) 882-8240 Evergreen Strings Eleanor Boyd (903) 938-1359 www.marshalltx.us/evergreenstrings
Personalized Gifts~ Two Mom's Creations Personalized Gifts and Baskets 207 West Tyler Street Gilmer (903) 680-1111 Photographers~ Able Photography & Video Longview (903) 663-8884 Tyler (903) 939-8884 www.ableweddingphoto.com Alex M. Photography Alex Maldonado (903) 729-4884 www.alexmphotography.com Allen Arrick Photography Tyler (903) 253-1848 www.allenarrick.com Angela Duncan Photography (903) 932-7097 www.angeladuncan.net Barnett Photography Longview (903) 736-8561 www.photographybybarnett.com Casey Jay Benson Photography Tyler (903) 571-9749 www.caseyjaybenson.com
Chia’s Creations Patti Chiarello 402 N. Jefferson Ave. Mt. Pleasant (903) 572-8967
Marquardt Photography 719 W. Front St. Tyler (903) 941-8530 www.stanmarquardt.com
Spiritwind Studios Kay Ivey (903) 365-3273 www.spiritwindphotography.com
Daily Photography Marshall (903) 687-4444 www.dailysphoto.com
Nguyen Photography 1111 Evergreen St. Longview (903) 738-3006 (903) 297-5788 www.nguyenphotoonline.com
Treasured Moments 104 Quitman Pittsburg (903) 856-0006 www.treasuredmomentsportraits.com
David James Photography Tyler (903) 939-3322 www.davidjamesphotography.com Donna Cummings Photography 2619 Lake Springs Rd. Jacksonville (903) 586-8087 (903) 721-9279 www.donnacummings.com Gema's Photography & Studio 109 W. Front Street Ste. 205 Tyler (903) 526-4114 www.gemasphotography.com Jennifer Willard Photography (903) 723-5956 (903) 724-1529 www.jenniferwillardphotography.com Jenny Leigh Portraits 415 W. Hubbard St. Lindale (903) 881-8333 www.jennyleighportraits.com Jessica Eubanks Photography Longview (903) 932-3127 www.jessicaeubanksphotography.com Jim King Photography (903) 241-1242 www.heritage-studio.com Kathy Renick-Bell Tyler (903) 520-2065 www.kathyrenickbellphotography.com Krystle Akin Photography (903) 681-2618 www.KrystleAkin.com
One Creation Studios Niki Anderson Texarkana, (430) 200-0482 www.onecreationstudios.com Photogenics Tyler (903) 521-2331 (903) 216-7341 www.photogenicscaptures.com Photography by Dena Lufkin (936) 875-5592 www.photographybydena.com Photography By Don & Judy 114 Timber Trail Longview (903) 759-4927 www.photosbydonandjudy.com Photography by Frank 1013 Bazzell Drive Longview (903) 759-6959 www.eastexfoto.com Pinklime Photography Athens (903) 681-9042 (903) 340-4949 www.pinklimephotography.com Rachel Robinson Photography Tyler (407) 342-8768 www.rachelrobinsonphotography.com Randy Phillips Photography 436 South Fannin Tyler (903) 561-4212 www.randyphillipsphotography.com
Lasting Impressions-Portrait Designs by Viki Tyler and Lindale (903) 312-0251 www.lastingimpressionsbyviki.com
Shawn Hodges Photography 200 Town East Road Henderson (903) 657-6819 (903) 646-3618 www.shawnhodgesphotography.com
Lee Loveless Photography Palestine (903) 731-4506 (888) 466-9412 www.leelovelessphotography.com
Simpson Photography Tyler (903) 520-9893 www.simpsonphotography.biz
Wes Browning Photography Athens (903) 386-1703 www.wesbrowningphotography.com Restaurant and Private Event Venues~ GZ Asian Bistro 2002 Judson Rd. Suite 3 Longview (903) 247-8000 www.gzasianbistro.com Stacey’s Sweets & Catering 200 C West Pinecrest Marshall (903) 935-7933 (903) 399-1249 The Potpourri House Weddings, Receptions, Catering 3320 Troup Hwy Tyler (903) 592-4171 www.potpourrihouse.com The Yellow Rose Bakery & Catering 3307 Chandler Hwy. (West Front St., East of W. Loop 323) Tyler (903) 596-8847 (903) 714-7547 Traditions The Resort at Lake Tyler 6205 S. Broadway Tyler (903) 534-1111 www.TraditionsTyler.com Salons & Day Spas~ Salon Kalea Day Spa 3415 South Broadway Tyler (903) 534-1101 www.skdayspa.com Silk Flowers~ Weddings of Distinction Margaret Musslewhite (903) 759-5849 www.weddingsofdistinction.net July/August 2009 The Wedded Bliss 81
Specialty Foods~ Fresh Fruit Bouquet Company 111 E. 7th Street Bergfeld Center Tyler (903) 526-2559 Party Punch Frozen Concentrate Treat Alicia (903) 658-5559 www.PartyPunchBF.com Travel Agency~ Dreams Come True Travel Chandler (940) 368-4886 www.ytbtravel.com/wallacem Tuxedos~ Peace by Piece Boutique 304 W. Main St., Ste. D (behind the Dairy Queen) Hallsville (903) 668-4444 Sir Knight 1410 Judson Rd. Longview (903) 757-6647 www.sirknight.com Videographers~ A Thousand Word Productions (903) 839-7200 www.athousandword.com Able Photography & Video Longview (903) 663-8884 Tyler (903) 939-8884 www.ablevideo.com JMHpro East Texas (214) 674-3384 www.jmhpro.com Vanessa McKellar Productions 5201 S. Broadway Suite 230-A Tyler (903) 894-6078 www.vanessamckellar.com
Wedding and Event Planners ~ Bouquets and Bowties Laura West ACWC Certified Wedding Consultant (214) 683-6673 (903) 939-3321 www.bouquetsandbowties.com Bride's Chapel and Event Hall 4400 W. Marshall Ave. Longview (903) 759-7100 Decolette Weddings and Events 4828 South Broadway Suite 108 Tyler (877) 750-3924 www.decoletteweddingsandevents.com In The Event... Judy Hart Longview (903) 241-5433 www.eventplannerlongview.com Jobs By Janice Longview (903) 757-7844 (903) 576-2706 www.jobsbyjanice.com Starlight Christine Strickland, PBC Member of Assoc. of Bridal Consultants (903) 353-1502 www.eventsbystarlight.com
Twisted Vines...A Floral Studio Owner/Designer, Jennifer Crawford 406 N. Stateline Ave. Texarkana, AR (903) 748-6319 (870) 772-2700 White Dove Estates Dream Wedding Planning Cathy L. Maertins, Wedding Planner American Association of Certified Wedding Planners Frisco and Tyler (214) 705-0307 Wedding Location and Event Packages~ Ashley Mountain 377 Sloan Drive Avinger (903) 736-8742 www.ashleymountain.com
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Bride's Chapel and Event Hall 4400 W. Marshall Ave. Longview (903) 759-7100 Castle on the Lake Jacksonville (903) 721-3593 www.jacksonvillecastle.com Eagle’s Bluff 99 Eagle’s Bluff Blvd. Bullard (903) 825-1173 Ext. 104 www.eaglesbluff.com Elmwood Gardens 680 ACR 446 Palestine (903) 549-2716 (903) 724-5619 www.elmwoodgardens.com Flying Feathers Ranch Longview (903) 931-1164 Grace Manor 305 Guinn Place Rusk (903) 683-8432 (281) 703-0039 www.gracemanorweddings.com Hidden Creek Estate 24956 Country Club Rd. Gladewater (903) 844-9191 www.hiddencreekestate.com Holiday Inn South Broadway Contact: Pam Neman 5701 S. Broadway Ave. Tyler (903) 579-8203 www.hiselect.com/tylertx Hollytree Country Club Catering & Events Coordinator, Randi Mahomes 6700 Hollytree Drive Tyler (903) 581-4952, ext. 102 www.hollytreeclub.com Hunt Villa Margaret Hunt, Owner Hallsville (903) 668-4752 (903) 746-0024 KE Bushman's Winery and Celebration Center Hwy 69 and 2493 South Tyler (903) 894-7505 www.kiepersol.com Mill Creek Ranch Resort 2102 N Trade Days Blvd (Hwy 19) Canton (903) 567-6020 www.myweddingatmillcreek.com
Pineapple Manor Longview (903) 918-0886 www.ThePineappleManor.com Rivercreek Farm and Ranch 2215 Roy Road Tyler (903) 534-4997 www.rivercreekfarmandranch.com Riverside Recreational Hall and Pavilion 387 Bundrick Lane Longview (903) 297-8132 Roseland Plantation 2601 State Hwy. 64 Ben Wheeler (903) 849-5553 www.roselandplantation.com Roseville Bed & Breakfast 6843 US Hwy. 80 West Marshall (903) 935-5000 www.rosevillebedandbreakfast.com Shoemaker Hill Ranch Jacksonville (903) 530-3340 www.ShoemakerHillRanch.com Southern Hills Amity Stanfield, Event Coordinator Gladewater (903) 984-5335 Tankersley Gardens 518 Tankersley Road Mt. Pleasant (903) 572-0567 www.tankersleygardens.com The Belgium House Jan McClung, Owner Hallsville (903) 660-0125 (903) 720-6414 www.thebelgiumhouse.com The Hale House Inn 702 South Line Street Jefferson (903) 665-9955 www.thehalehouseinn.com The Landmark 402 East Rusk Street Jacksonville (903) 721-3155 The Legacy David & Susan Jones, Owners Jacksonville (903) 571-9644 www.thelegacy-venue.com
The Marshall Grand Harrison County Courthouse Square Marshall (903) 938-3535 www.TheMarshallGrand.com The old Parker Place Joy Manning (903) 660-2497 (817) 437-0217 Stephanie Buchanan (903) 452-0174 516 Young Rd., Hallsville The Secret Place Retreat Center (903) 799-6368 (903) 808-1034 The Summit 210 E. Methvin Longview (903) 753-0331 www.summitlongview.com The Reserve Terry Edney (903) 720-4295 Debi McDaniel (903) 431-3496 7725 Hwy. 259 Longview www.bookthereserve.com Traditions The Resort at Lake Tyler 6205 S. Broadway Tyler (903) 534-1111 www.TraditionsTyler.com Victoria Station Whitehouse Pam Hood (903) 571-1149 Cheryle Fisher (903) 780-5725 www.victoriastationweddings.com Villa di Felicita` 7891 Hwy. 110 3-5 miles outside N. Loop 323 (903) 253-8989 (903) 597-0002 www.villadifelicita.com Wedding Music~ Colore Ensembles "Your Music Solution" Diana Hector-Norwood Ark-La-Tex (903) 752-1607 www.tylerstrings.com
Otis and The Metro Band contact: Bennie Webster Tyler (903) 597-4928 www.metroband.org Wedding Supply Rentals~ 5S Rental & Sales 502 US. Hwy 80 West White Oak (903) 295-6666 www.5srental.com A-1 Party Rentals 2706 W. Marshall Longview (903) 297-7770 All American Party and Tent Rentals 4917 Old Jacksonville Hwy. Tyler (903) 561-2943 www.AllAmericanPartyAndTent.com Iron Inspired Iron Wedding & Reception Rentals Lynne Akin Longview (903) 738-3231 (903) 297-7803 www.ironinspiredweddings.com Red Hat Rentals 951 NE Loop 7 Athens (903) 677-3850 www.redhatrentals.com Special Events 1900 N. Eastman Road (Hwy 259) Longview (903) 758-2772 Table Tops 4829 Forestwood Blvd Tyler (903) 534-3954 (903) 520-7727 www.TableTopsRental.com.
Evergreen Strings Marshall (903) 938-1359 www.marshalltx.us/evergreenstrings
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