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We are very proud to sponsor the East Texas Angel Network, an organization that is truly deserving.

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W e d d i n g s page 4 Paige Hale & Heath Petten page 6 Mamie Gonzalez & Gregory Barden page 7 Angela Colston & Byron Johnson page 8 Cara Evans & John Hardin page 9 Sara Ashley Davis & Jerrod Lee McClung page 10 Jessica Buckley & Matt Tarrant page 14 Christina Durrett & Myron Moore III page 15 Mary Margaret Clark & Jeffrey Blake Hart pages 16-17 Stephanie Paul & Clint Silverman page 22 Alaina Mueller & Loren Head page 23 Chelsea Gibson & Diego Garcia page 24 Charlie Yaunk & Cody Tunstall page 25 Emily Patricia Roberts & Jeffrey Daniel Siemens Sarah Turci & Jonathan Anderson

page 26 Megan Stone & Aaron O’Rand Elizabeth (Beth) Barnes & Robert William Kilpatrick page 30 Lydia Renee Smith & Corporal Titus Lepic Samantha Welch & Christopher Wilson

e n g a g e m e n t s page 11 Brittnee Harp & Jesus Roberto Delgado-Charles page 27 Melissa Kidd & Matt Heidrick Amory Mayberry & Justin Allen page 28 Kimberly Shute & Zach Pommer Abby Tate & Brendan Woulfe page 29 Erin Barrett & Carey Antoon Stephanie Hannan & Jonathan Minor page 31 Ashton Groom & Josh Patterson

b a b i e s pages 30 Brooks Marshall Brown

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Every little girl dreams of a fairytale wedding, dressing up like Cinderella and walking down the aisle to their Prince Charming.

This story came true for Paige Hale of Bloomburg, Texas, daughter of Ralph and April Hale on August 8th, 2009, at The Belgium House in Longview, Texas. Her Prince Charming, Heath Petten of Texarkana, Texas, son of Robert and Sherry Petten, waited patiently at the end of the aisle holding his Cinderella's slipper. After traditional vows and "I do's", the couple chose to unite souls with a unique sand ceremony.

Heath then whisked his bride away to a beautiful reception decorated by Benita's Atlanta Floral which included diamonds, glass slippers, jewels of many colors, and an array of flowers.

The cakes and catering were as delicious as they were lovely and made the reception memorable.

After dancing their first dance as husband and wife, the bride danced with her dad to the music of "Stealing Cinderella." To end the evening, the couple was showered with colored rose petals and then rode away in a horse drawn carriage to spend a romantic honeymoon in St. Lucia.

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Neal McCoy:

Singing from the Heart article by: Rebekah

Williams King

phototographer: Jim

Known for charming audiences worldwide with his down-home wit and outstanding country music performances, Neal McCoy is a local favorite when he performs for the home-town crowd. Neal performed “In My Daughters Eyes” at The Wedded Bliss Bridal Faire 2010, Pamper Me Fabulous on Sunday, January 17, in Longview. The stage area was standing room only as he performed the moving melody for his daughter, Miki, the cover bride for the January/February 2010 edition of The Wedded Bliss.

Beyond his love for music and performing, Neal is a humanitarian, establishing The East Texas Angel Network (ETAN) with his wife, Melinda in 1995.

Through fundraising activities, the organization has raised over five million dollars for medical treatments and related costs for East Texas children with terminal or life-threatening diseases. The Wedded Bliss Bridal Faire 2010, Pamper Me Fabulous raised over $5000 in proceeds which were donated to The East Texas Angel Network.

“The Wedded Bliss is thrilled to donate the proceeds from the Bridal Faire to ETAN. The attendance at the show, by both brides and grooms, was amazing, and Neal’s beautiful performance truly made it the bridal event of the year,” said Sandra McNeese, Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Wedded Bliss. “I am so thankful to him for his generosity and am humbled by his ability to leverage his celebrity status for the benefit of worthy causes.”

Even with 11 albums, over 25 charted singles, and countless thousands of touring miles already under his big belt buckle, Neal has no intention of slowing down.

To date, he has done 16 USO tours, both domestic and overseas, entertaining US service men and women. The new decade has Neal off and running as he continues nation-wide performances of his hit-filled shows. You can find out more about Neal’s upcoming show dates by logging onto www.nealmccoy.com.

favorite love songs his ...One of Neal’s favorite love songs is “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye,” which he recorded in 1996.

...As a couple, Neal and his wife, Melinda, consider Larry Graham’s version of “One in a Million You” to be their favorite love song.

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On August 1, 2009, Neal sang “Only You” at the wedding reception of his daughter, Miki, and her groom, Trevor Strong. At the wedding, Neal did not perform but just enjoyed being the father of the bride. get your wedding moving

Neal has performed for audiences all over the world, from The Wedded Bliss Bridal Faire, to our troops in Iraq. He says that his three party songs, “Wink,” “Shake,” and “Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On,” always get the crowd up and moving.

Perhaps you’ll choose a Neal McCoy song to set the romantic mood at your wedding or get the party started at your reception.

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JBraden Salon and Spa: Changing the Face of Beauty in East Texas

article by: Rebekah Williams

1809 Judson Road Longview, TX 75605

(903) 753-1600 jbradensalonandspa.net

It seems that everyone keeps a pretty busy schedule these days. From work, kids, and family, to trying to fit in exercise and social activities, it’s no wonder we all just need to escape sometimes. Luckily, JBraden Salon and Spa was developed by owners Robin Turgeon-Jacquez, Magdaleno “Junior” Jacquez, and Leslie Riseden to be a luxurious escape to an upscale, stress-free environment where you can relax with a wide range of products and services.

The twelve stylists at JBraden Salon and Spa have multi specialties ranging from cut and style, to color, fusion extensions, and updos. The massage therapists excel in traditional Swedish massage as well as hot-stone massage, aroma therapy, and body wraps. And, for keeping that healthy all-over glow 365 days a year without exposure to the sun’s harmful rays, JBraden Salon and Spa offers custom airbrush tanning. The estheticians provide the highest level of skin and facial services, and the perfect manicure, pedicure, or artificial nails can be obtained from any of their professional nail technicians. In addition to these services, JBraden Salon and Spa carries only the finest in hair, nail, skin, and spa products including L'Oreal Serie®, Redken®, Pureology®, O·P·I®, Kenra®, and Joico®.

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“We opened in July 2009, but I’ve long dreamed of owning a salon and spa where the clientele are treated as guests and not customers,” said owner Robin Turgeon-Jacquez. “Every staff member at JBraden Salon and Spa is passionate about helping people feel good about themselves and how they look. There’s something amazing about bringing out a person’s inner beauty and seeing their confidence grow right before your eyes. When we see our clients walking out of the salon with smiles on their faces and a bounce in their step, we feel so rewarded to have been part of that transformation.”

JBraden Salon and Spa also specializes in taking the stress out of what can be a hurried and stressful wedding day for a bride and her bridal party. Their 5000-square-foot salon and spa is large enough to handle large groups at once, after all, that’s part of the wedding fun!

For out-of-town weddings, they offer on-site services by their traveling team.

They can provide everything from hair and nails, to make-up, and even massages.

That special groom, his best man, and the father of the bride can escape the wedding craziness with stress-buster massages, facials, and picture-perfect manicures.

This unique service ensures togetherness, fun, relaxation, and no one will be tardy for the wedding.

At The Wedded Bliss Bridal Faire, Pamper Me Fabulous, 30 runway models and some of The Wedded Bliss staff got to experience the JBraden “Traveling Salon” first hand. The models began arriving at the JBraden Salon and Spa at 8:00 a.m. on the Sunday morning to have their hair and make-up done for the bridal fashion show. Shortly after noon, the entire JBraden team accompanied the models to Maude Cobb Activity Center to be sure everyone was ready.

“All of our stylists, nail techs, and make-up artists were on site to help with last-minute fixes and adjustments,” Robin said. “Even Krista Vance was there with her team to provide Krista Vance Cosmeceuticals® and help with the models. We had a great time, it was a lot of work, and I am so proud of all of our staff for the job they did that day. They were awesome!”

JBraden Salon and Spa is changing the face of beauty services for the East Texas area. With their large and top-ofthe-line product and service selection, they offer big-city quality without leaving home. And, they promise to continue expanding their offerings and their facility to meet the ever-changing needs of their clientèle.

Stay tuned!

JBraden carries only the finest in hair, nail, skin, and spa products, including: L’Oreal® Serie, Redken®, Pureology®, O·P·I®, Kenra®, and Joico® GlyMed Plus® – an exclusive line of skin care formulas for estheticians, physicians and spa professionals – as featured on television’s The Doctors Krista Vance Cosmeceuticals® – an exciting collection of mineral make-up packed with sun protection and anti-aging properties Acai juice

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Special thanks to the amazing models for their time and talent.

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Our 2009 – 2010 front cover brides.

July/August - Lisa Caid Taylor September/October - Carrie Galloway Gentry November/December - Kacey Smith Powell January/February - Miki McGaughey Strong

“The registration of over three hundred brides who brought with them their fiancé, mother, and or friend helped make possible the donation of $5,000 to the East Texas Angel Network. Without your attendance, this would not have been possible. The Wedded Bliss magazine and East Texas Angel Network thank you.”

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Our deepest appreciation goes to Debbie VanVactor, owner of The Glitz, and Carrie Smith, manager of Sir Knight Tuxedos for an unbelievable fashion show.

A few of our many lucky door prize winners!

Jim King Photography Vanessa McKellar Productions with their winner Sarah.

Ann’s Petals with their prize winner.

The Wedded Bliss with winners, Candice and Michael.

Dakota proudly displays his grooms gift certificate.

Music Masters of East Texas with their winner.

Photography by Dena with winner Cat Murray.

Candy and Cakes by Carrie with winner Michelle Patterson.

Arbonne presents door prize to their winner.

Treasured Moments Portraits with winner April Gage.

Fireworks by Rick Stegall with their winner.

BeautiControl with their winner.

Colton Upchurch and Victoria Benson with their prize.

Harpist, Lydia Covey with her prize winner.

Homewood Suites

by Hilton with their winner, Patricia.

JBradon Salon and Spa with Erica, their winner.

A-1 Party and Tent Rental with winner.

Our Sponsors: 5S Rental and Sales, Casa Flora, and Colore Ensembles.

We would like to take this time to recognize our sponsors and vendors; among them were:

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Jim Kim, owner of Jim King Photography, and Angie Moore for photographing the event from beginning to end.

A Thousand Word Productions, owner Nathan Browning, for producing the Fashion Show video and Gema Blanton of Gema’s Photography for the interview with Neal McCoy. Kate Callas, General Manager of Wyndham Wingate of Longview, for providing the lodging for our out of town entertainer and Emcee for the bridal show.

CMB Production and Tyler Uplights.

Brides Chapel and Event Hall for donating a full wedding venue valued at $4000.

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Fireworks by Rick Stegall closed the night with a bang ... as he can do

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Christi Burks Vicki Harleston Tammy Sullivan Donna Gilliam Lydia Gary

Markie McNeese Lori Sanders Holly Ford Rene Bledsoe Rachel Bledsoe

Diana Gee Karen Gee Janice Barnett Clay McNeese Ryan Alford

Carrie Gentry Trent Terry Sara Depaepe Cory Bray

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Love and appreciation to my wonderful friends and family who came out to help the day of the show.

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Lydia Renee Smith & Corporal Titus Lepic Lydia Renee Smith and Corporal Titus Lepic were married July 18, 2009, at Harleton Baptist Church in Harleton, Texas.

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Samantha Welch & Christopher Wilson Samantha Welch and Christopher Wilson were married August 1, 2009, at Villa Di Felicitรก in Tyler, Texas.

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Ashton Groom and Josh Patterson plan to wed June 5, 2010, at First Christian Church in Longview, Texas.

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Airbrush Make-up Artist~

Bridal Registry and Gifts~

Hair.com Airbrush Make-up Artist Tamera Greene 401. N. Kilgore Kilgore (903) 984-6252

The Mercantile 207 Horaney Street Longview (903) 757-9200 4905 Estes Parkway Longview (903) 643-2506

Bed & Breakfasts~

Table Manners Table Décor-China-Gifts 3205 Kennedy Lane Texarkana (903) 838-3538

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 Body Fat Melting Technology~ Stephenson Health & Wellness Center Kenna Stephenson, M.D. 2304 Judson Rd., Ste. D Longview (903) 753-3600 www.awakeningathena.com Bridal Boutiques~ AtoZ Weddings 2429 SSE Loop 323 Tyler (903) 597-7497 www.WeddingsAtoZ.net Bridal Castle Vickie Landreth 3209 Kennedy Lane Texarkana (903) 838-3886 (903) 838-3899 Brides & Belles 3524 S. Broadway Tyler (903) 581-8211 www.BridesBellesTyler.com C.W. Boutique 206 N. Center Street Longview (903) 757-0307 www.cwboutiquetexas.com Elaine’s Bridal 102 E. Commerce St. Jacksonville (903) 586-9546 www.elainesbridal.com Lillies and Lace Bridal and Formal 1013 West Loop 281 Longview (903) 759-7751 The Glitz 1416 McCann Road Longview (903) 234-8262 www.glitzboutique.com Traditions Bridal and Formal 4038 Summerhill Road Texarkana (903) 793-1570 www.traditionsbridal.net 62 The Wedded Bliss March/April 2010

Cake Designers~ Adalante' Catering Company 1723 Troup Hwy Tyler (903) 526-3800 www.adalantecatering.com Amazing Grace Cakes 2312 ESE Loop 323 Tyler (903) 279-1606 www.facebook.com/4cookie Cakes by Design Pam Phillips, Owner Longview (903) 241-5949 (903) 234-9155 www.macscakes.zoomshare.com Candy & Cakes By Carrie 152 CR 2411 Beckville (903) 678-4248 (903) 738-7544 www.candyandcakesbycarrie.com Chez Bazan 5930 Old Bullard Rd. Tyler (903) 561-9644 www.chezbazan.com Cindy's Creative Cakes 501 East Hwy. 31 Kilgore (903) 983-2242 www.cakesbycindy.com Designs by D’Anne (903) 589-6992 (903) 216-5714 www.designsbydanne.com Weddings of Distinction Margaret Musslewhite (903) 759-5849 www.weddingsofdistinction.net Caterers~ Adalante' Catering Company 1723 Troup Hwy Tyler (903) 526-3800 www.adalantecatering.com Cakes by Design Pam Phillips, Owner Longview (903) 241-5949 (903) 234-9155 www.macscakes.zoomshare.com

Candy & Cakes By Carrie 152 CR 2411 Beckville (903) 678-4248 (903) 738-7544 www.candyandcakesbycarrie.com Chez Bazan 5930 Old Bullard Rd. Tyler (903) 561-9644 www.chezbazan.com Cindy's Creative Cakes 501 East Hwy. 31 Kilgore (903) 983-2242 www.cakesbycindy.com Dickey's Barbecue Pit 2330 Judson Road Longview (903) 234-8888 www.dickeys.com Josephs Catering 1721 South Broadway Tyler (903) 595-2929 www.TylerCatering.com Julie's Deli & Market 4055 Summerhill Square Texarkana (903) 792-5725 www.juliesdeli.com Lori's Eats and Sweets Lori Metcalf 1208 Titus Street Gilmer (903) 680-3287 Perfect Catering 202 Teague Longview (903) 236-2895 Sadlers Catering Rob Gowin 221 South Main Street Jacksonville (903) 589-0866 www.SadlersCatering.com The Cook's Nook 1444 McCann Road Longview (903) 757-5300 www.thecooksnook.com Traditions Catering The Resort at Lake Tyler 6205 S. Broadway Tyler (903) 534-1111 www.TraditionsTyler.com Chair Covers~ Cover Me Pretty 615 South Broadway, Suite 240 Tyler (903) 245-4052 (505) 804-4283 www.covermeprettynow.com Please Be Seated Staci Murray (903) 720-3595 Chrystal Bowles (903) 663-7629 www.elegantseats.com

Cosmetics~ Facials by Chrissy / Eye Candy Salon Licensed Aesthetician, Chrissy Gray Arbonne Make-up Artist Longview (903) 235-6074 Custom Printing Napkins & Invitations~ Paper Capers Inc. Elizabeth Brown & Sarah Selden, Owners 113 E. 8th St. Tyler (903) 593-6167

Casa Flora 314 Magnolia Lane Longview (903) 753-4492 www.CasaFloraFlowers.com

The Cook's Nook 1444 McCann Road Longview (903) 757-5300 www.thecooksnook.com

Chia’s Creations Patti Chiarello 402 N. Jefferson Ave. Mt. Pleasant (903) 572-8967

Hair Stylists~

Flora Bella 101 B West Sixth Street Tyler (903) 526-8822

Hair.com Airbrush Make-up Artist Tamera Greene 401. N. Kilgore Kilgore (903) 984-6252

Flowers by Terri Terri Pace (903) 926-5060

JBraden Salon and Spa 1809 Judson Road Longview (903) 753-1600 www.jbradensalonandspa.net

LaGrone Dry Cleaning 215 N. Shelby Street Carthage (903) 693-6491

La Tee Da 105 Spring Street Tyler (903) 566-1566 www.lateedaflowers.com

Reala Kent up-dos, cuts and color Texarkana (903) 277-8972

Event Production and Clean-Up Assistance~

The Finishing Touch by Stacy Stacy Pentecost, Owner 121 Heather Lane Longview, (903) 806-7449 www.TheFinishingTouchByStacy.com

Dry Cleaning and Gown Preservation~

JBJ Enterprises Longview (903) 757-7844 (903) 576-2706 www.JobsByJanice.com Favors~ B & B Favors (866) 315-8110 http://bandbfavors.theaspenshops.com Fireworks~ Fireworks Artistry

By Rick Stegall (903) 593-7368 (903) 539-2039 Florists~ A Pleasant Grove Florist 3414 Richmond Road Texarkana (903) 838-0800 1-800-926-2578 www.APleasantGroveFlorist.com Ann’s Petals 1107 Evergreen Drive Longview (903) 297-7799 www.AnnsPetals.com Benita’s Atlanta Floral Benita Griffin 113 East Main Street Atlanta (800) 772-2663 (903) 796-4149 www.BenitasAtlantaFloral.com Brosang's Flowers LLC 3333 Troup Hwy. Tyler (903) 597-3333 (800) 256-7363 www.brosangsflowers.com

Tracy Uveges extensions, cuts and color Texarkana (903) 280-2204 Horse Drawn Carriages~

The French Tulip A purveyor of fine floral creations Judy Pace Longview (903) 241-8158

Farm Valley Carriages Kepen & Robin Gilliam (903) 752-5501 www.farmvalleycarriages.com

Twisted Vines...A Floral Studio Owner/Designer, Jennifer Crawford 406 N. Stateline Ave. Texarkana (903) 748-6319 (870) 772-2700

Greensleeves Carriage Company Lyn Jenkins (903) 245-1994 www.greensleevescarriage.com

Weddings by Chapelwood 997 N. Kings Hwy. Texarkana (903) 223-3835 (877) 779-7741 www.chapelwoodflorist.com

Hotel Accommodations ~

Flower Preservation~

Comfort Suites 3429 South St. Nacogdoches (936) 560-9900 www.comfortsuites.com

Forever Flowers Keep Your Memories Fresh Betty Ruth McEver (903) 842-2555 (903) 520-5678

Fairfield Inn & Suits by Marriott 105 West I-20 Marshall (903) 938-7666 Marriott.com/lgvfs

Furniture and Decor~ The Mercantile 207 Horaney Street Longview (903) 757-9200 4905 Estes Parkway Longview (903) 643-2506 Gift Registry~ Table Manners Table Décor-China-Gifts 3205 Kennedy Lane Texarkana (903) 838-3538

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 March/April 2010 The Wedded Bliss 63

Wingate By Wyndham General Manager: Kate Callas 431 East Loop 281 Longview (903) 663-3196 www.wingateinns.com Invitations~ Paper Capers Inc. Elizabeth Brown & Sarah Selden, owners 113 E. 8th St. Tyler (903) 593-6167 Jewelers & Custom Jewelry Designers~ Blue Isle Expressions Custom Jewelry Designer Paula Knight 3402 Richmond Road Texarkana (903) 791-9992 (903) 280-8779 Elite Repeats & Boutique 3000 Gilmer Road Longview (903) 295-7884 Shannon’s Beading Basket 100 W. Tyler St. (Downtown) Longview (903) 242-9944

Facials by Chrissy / Eye Candy Salon Licensed Aesthetician, Chrissy Gray Arbonne Make-up Artist Longview (903) 235-6074

Paula Prince's Party Machine Longview (903) 738-4051 www.paulaspartymachine.com

Salon Kalea Day Spa Megan Lee Brown 3415 South Broadway Tyler (903) 534-1101 www.skdayspa.com

Pianists~

Marriage Counseling~

Harpist~

Vow Marriage Enrichment Program Longview (903) 232-1700 www.wevownow.com

Lydia Covey Music for all Occassions (903) 261-3097

Music Related Catagories

Precussions~

Dance Instruction~

Vibré Handbell Ensemble Extraordinaire (903) 565-4154

MJS Music and Dance Longview (903) 806-8202 www.MJSDance.com DJs~

Susan Robinson Jewelry 6009 S. Broadway Ave. Tyler (903) 581-5530 www.susanrobinsonjewelry.com

A Volume Unlimited Alan Teague Cell (903) 676-7372 (903) 852-7717 Professional service for over 25 years

Lighting~

Bigg Bill's DJ Service Bill Lawson Longview (903) 235-6037 Reasonable Rates for Any Occasion

Tyler Uplights Monogram Projection & Event Lighting Design (903) 724-3192 www.cmbdjs.com Limousines~ Brosang's Limousine Service 3333 Troup Hwy Tyler (903) 525-9977 (903) 597-3333 Classic Coach & Carriage Tyler (903) 581-7566 1-866-605-6224 www.classiccoachandcarriage.com Chauffeur Service By James Monroe Rolls Royce and Bentley Automobiles Tyler (903) 592-5036 Rusty's Limo Service 1750 CR 403 Carthage (903) 692-3296 www.RustysLimoService.com Make-Up Artists~ Blushing Bride Mobile Beauty Suzie Key (903) 312-2649 64 The Wedded Bliss March/April 2010

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 Dave Goldman's Music on Wheels Since 1980 (903) 312-2576 www.djdavegoldman.com DJ Daddy Co Mobile DJ John Cohagen, DJ/Emcee Longview (903) 918-4555 www.djdaddyco.com Mattox Entertainment 6159 Victory Drive Marshall (903) 938-4977 www.mattoxentertainment.com Music Masters of East Texas Allen Durham, Owner Jacksonville (903) 360-3204 www.myspace.com/etmusicmasters

Laura Nicolardi 2106 Woodhaven Drive Tyler (903) 566-1713 (936) 425-5131

Strings~ Colore Ensembles "Your Music Solution" Diana Hector-Norwood Ark-La-Tex (903) 752-1607 www.tylerstrings.com Evergreen Strings Eleanor Boyd (903) 938-1359 www.evergreenstrings.com Longview String Quartet & Ensemble Pam Martin (903) 720 2188 Renee Ward (903) 663 9860 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 Barnett Photography Longview (903) 736-8561 www.photographybybarnett.com

Brandi Burkett Photography Tyler (903) 312-5550 www.BrandiBurkett.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 Daily Photography Marshall (903) 687-4444 www.dailysphoto.com David James Photography Tyler (903) 939-3322 www.davidjamesphotography.com Fleur de Lis Arts Tyler (903) 526-4148 (903) 316-2224 www.FleurdeLisArts.com Gema's Photography & Studio 109 W. Front Street, Ste. 205 Tyler (903) 526-4114 www.gemasphotography.com Graham's Photography Bob Graham Longview (903) 235-3715 www.RobertGrahamPhotography.com Jenny Leigh Portraits (903) 253-5588 www.jennyleighportraits.com Jim King Photography (903) 241-1242 www.heritage-studio.com Kevin Green Photography (903) 841-0020 www.kevingreenphotography.com Krystle Akin Photography (903) 681-2618 www.KrystleAkin.com Lasting Impressions-Portrait Designs by Viki Tyler and Lindale (903) 312-0251 www.lastingimpressionsbyviki.com Lee Loveless Photography (903) 731-4506 1-888-466-9412 www.leelovelessphotography.com Lucky Thirteen Studios (903) 312-4497 (903) 312-4663 www.LuckyThirteenStudios.net Nguyen Photography 1105 Evergreen St. Longview (903) 738-3006 www.nguyenphotoonline.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 Frank 1013 Bazzell Drive Longview (903) 759-6959 www.eastexfoto.com Rachel Robinson Photography Tyler (407) 342-8768 www.rachelrobinsonphotography.com Southwest Studios Photography 218 N. Kilgore St. Kilgore (903) 988-0400 www.southweststudios.net Treasured Moments Portraits 104 Quitman Pittsburg (903) 856-0006 www.treasuredmomentsportraits.com Video Perfection and Photography Debbie Henson (903) 223-5600 www.VideoPerfection.com Restaurant and Private Event Venues~ Traditions Restaurant and Catering 6205 S. Broadway Tyler (903) 534-1111 www.TraditionsTyler.com Salons and Day Spas~ Identity Day Spa and Salon 2808 S. Main St. Lindale (903) 882-0609 www.identitydayspa.com Salon Kalea Day Spa 3415 South Broadway Tyler (903) 534-1101 www.skdayspa.com JBraden Salon and Spa 1809 Judson Road Longview (903) 753-1600 www.jbradensalonandspa.net Tablescapes~ Melody's Tablescapes and Designs Melody Lade, Designer Tyler (903) 581-6028

Tuxedos~ The Tux Shop of Tyler 4815 Old Bullard Rd. Ste. 104 Tyler (903) 534-9799 Sir Knight 1410 Judson Rd. Longview (903) 757-6647 www.sirknight.com Videographers~ 1308 Productions Videography Owner, Chris Rollins Tyler (903) 316-3454 www.chrisrollinsvideo.com 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 (903) 312-8289 www.jmhpro.com ThomasShelley Productions Longview (903) 239-3092 www.thomasshelleyproductions.com Vanessa McKellar Productions 5201 S. Broadway, Ste. 230-A Tyler (903) 894-6078 www.vanessamckellar.com Video Perfection and Photography Debbie Henson (903) 223-5600 www.VideoPerfection.com Wedding and Event Planners ~ Abracadabra Wedding and Event Planning Owner/Consultant, Deborah Mason Texarkana (870) 779-4838 (903) 779-4838 Bride's Chapel and Event Hall 4400 W. Marshall Ave. Longview (903) 759-7100 Cinderella Events Melinda & Tiffany, Wedding Planners (903) 680-2492 (903) 841-0998 JBJ Enterprises Longview (903) 757-7844 (903) 576-2706 www.jobsbyjanice.com Twisted Vines...A Floral Studio Owner/Designer, Jennifer Crawford 406 N. Stateline Ave. Texarkana (903) 748-6319 (870) 772-2700 March/April 2010 The Wedded Bliss 65

Vanessa McKellar Productions 5201 S. Broadway, Ste. 230-A Tyler (903) 894-6078 www.vanessamckellar.com

Sharon Shrine Hall 10027 Hwy 31 East Tyler (903) 566-2151 www.sharonshriners.com

Wedding Location and Event Packages~

Shoemaker Hill Ranch Jacksonville (903) 530-3340 www.ShoemakerHillRanch.com

Bride's Chapel and Event Hall 4400 W. Marshall Ave. Longview (903) 759-7100 www.brideschapel.com Castle on the Lake Jacksonville (903) 721-3593 www.jacksonvillecastle.com Centaur Arabian Farms Owners Bill and Eva Sealey 10271 FM 2813 Flint (903) 561-6926 www.centaurarabianfarms.com

Southern Hills Amity Richardson, Event Coordinator Gladewater (903) 984-5335 Starr Family Home State Historic site Marshall (903) 935-3044 www.visitstarrfamilyhome.com Stone Oak Ranch Rhonda Ferguson Murchison (903) 530-7947 www.stoneoakranch.com

Eagle’s Bluff 99 Eagle’s Bluff Blvd.

Bullard (903) 825-1173 Ext. 104 www.eaglesbluff.com

Tankersley Gardens 518 Tankersley Road Mt. Pleasant (903) 572-0567 www.tankersleygardens.com

Elmwood Gardens 680 ACR 446 Palestine (903) 549-2716 (903) 724-5619 www.elmwoodgardens.com

The Arbor formerly Rivercreek Farm and Ranch 2215 Roy Road Tyler (903) 534-4997

Garrison Gardens Texarkana (870) 773-0275 (903) 244-7644 (903) 244-5152 www.garrisongardens.net

The Belgium House Jan McClung, Owner Longview (903) 660-0125 (903) 720-6414 www.thebelgiumhouse.com

Hidden Creek Estate 24956 Country Club Rd. Gladewater (903) 844-9191 www.hiddencreekestate.com

The Cascades 2611 Cascades Golf and Club Drive Tyler (903) 525-0000

Hollytree Country Club 6700 Hollytree Drive Tyler (903) 581-4952 ext. 102 www.hollytreeclub.com

The Legacy David & Susan Jones, Owners Jacksonville (903) 571-9644 www.thelegacy-venue.com

Lake Tyler Petroleum Club Tyler (903) 521-2058 www.LakeTylerPetroleumClub.com

The Marshall Grand Harrison County Courthouse Square Marshall (903) 938-3535 www.TheMarshallGrand.com

Ramage Farm Weddings 901 Main Hooks (903) 547-6187 www.RamageFarmWeddings.com

The old Parker Place Joy Manning (903) 660-2497 (817) 437-0217 Stephanie Buchanan (903) 452-0174 516 Young Rd., Hallsville www.TheoldParkerPlace.com

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

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The Pineapple Manor Longview (903) 918-0886 www.ThePineappleManor.com 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 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 Felicitá 7891 Hwy. 110, 3-5 miles outside N. Loop 323 (903) 253-8989 (903) 597-0002 www.villadifelicita.com Wedding Supply Rentals~ 5S Rental & Sales 502 US. Hwy 80 West White Oak (903) 295-6666 www.5srental.com 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 A-1 Party and Tent Rentals 4005 Judson Road Longview (903) 758-2772 (903) 297-7770

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