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FROM THE EDITOR For those of you who are recently engaged or celebrating an anniversary, congratulations! We are excited to be part of planning your special day. Get inspiration for events of all sizes BEST OF THE BLISS WINNERS (page 28)
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contents LONGVIEW SPINE & SPORTS MEDICINE (page 24)
REAL TEXAS WEDDINGS (page 4-17)
NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS
NEW VENDOR HIGHLIGHT
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Ashleigh George + Jacob Cunningham
21 Longview Spine & Sports Medicine
Allison Chambers + Darren Spurgeon
ENGAGEMENT STORIES
Madelon Hays + Garrison Dean
23 Layne Callis + Derick Smith 25 Raegan McCullough + Jake Dickson
Morgan Allen + Michael Wilcox
FEATURES
Bailey Brightwell + Luke Savell Sara McBride + Trey East
Ashton Johnson + Ryan Griffin
Caitlin McBride + Jorge Carillo Amy Grimsley + Justin Llanes
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? 19 Jennifer + Jared Monk
28 32 40 48
Best of the Bliss Winners
The Wedded Bliss Bridal Faire
Brooke and Bre Bridal & Prom Your Day-Dream Wedding
LINDSAY STEELE PHOTOGRAPHY
YOUR DAY-DREAM WEDDING (page 48)
WEDDED BLISS BRIDAL FAIRE - BRIDAL SHOW (page 40) Jim King Photography
NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS
ashleigh + jacob
GEORGE
CUNNINGHAM
04 • 22 • 2017
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Cedar Creek Lake | Gun Barrel City, Texas Photography by Three Nails Photography
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all the glitters ______________________________________ FLORIST La Bella Blooms
NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS
bailey + luke
BRIGHTWELL
S AV E L L
11 • 04 • 2017 El Cerrito Lodge | Diana, Texas
Photography by Lindsay Steele Photography
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all the glitters ___________________________________________ CHAIR & TABLE LINENS Tyler Tents & Events FLORIST La Bella Blooms
NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS
allison + darren
CHAMBERS
SPURGEON
10 • 21 • 2017 Miss Mary’s Place | Longview, Texas
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Photography by Photography by Gema
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all the glitters ________________________________________ FLORIST Ann’s Petals
NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS
sara + trey
McBRIDE
EAST
09 • 09 • 2017 El Rancho Verde | Henderson, Texas
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Photography by Garrett Gill Photography
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LINDSAY STEELE PHOTOGRAPHY
all the glitters _________________________________________ PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOBOOTH RENTAL Capture Pod East Texas
NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS
madelon + garrison H AY S
DEAN
10 • 14 • 2017 Stone Oak Ranch | Murchison, Texas Photography by Bella Photography
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NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS
ashton + ryan
JOHNSON
GRIFFIN
05 • 20 • 2017
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First Presbyterian Church | Kilgore, Texas Photography by David Cheney Photography
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NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS
morgan + michael ALLEN
WILCOX
12 • 30 • 2017 First Presbyterian Church | Kilgore, Texas
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ALLEN
WILCOX
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morgan + michael
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CARRILLO
01 • 20 • 2018 The Reserve | Longview, Texas
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Photography by The Magnolia Studio
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all the glitters ____________________________________________
BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Brook & Bre Bridal and Prom HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GUESTS Hilton Garden Inn - Longview MUSIC/DJ CMB Music Productions WEDDING SUPPLY RENTALS Pursuing Eden
NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS
amy + justin
GRIMSLEY
LLANES
10 • 28 • 2017 Bella Sera Ranch | Palestine, Texas
Photography by Jennifer Willard Photographer
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Brooke and Bre
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
looking back at heartwarming love stories
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jennifer + jared monk
Jim King Photography
Jared and I got engaged in beautiful Central Park in New York City,
Jared, Mabry and I live in Flint, Texas, and are members of Marvin
New Year's Eve 2016. We have been married one year and four months
United Methodist Church in Tyler. Jared works as a drafter for Klein
now and are enjoying our life together.
Products of Jacksonville and loves to hunt and build beautiful furniture
On August 24, 2017 we welcomed our beautiful daughter Mabry Maree into the world. She is the joy of our lives! Our parents Glenn and Lynan Day of Longview, and Kal and Angie Monk of Quitman are both absolutely over the moon for Mabry
in his spare time. I work as a Media Specialist at Jackson Elementary School in Chapel Hill and spend quality time with my family. We are so proud of our page in the Wedded Bliss! Our family and friends loved it and we look forward to showing it to Mabry some day!
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LONGVIEW SPINE & SPORTS MEDICINE BY CASSANDRA KEY
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History is being made at Longview Spine and Sports Medicine. Patients no longer have to visit several medical clinics to get the health and wellness treatments they need. At Longview Spine and Sports Medicine you'll find everyone under one roof, including chiropractors, medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and rehab therapists that offer health care, physiotherapy, medical testing, medical treatment, and spinal rehabilitation – all of which the body needs to gain and maintain overall good health.
As a multi-integrated clinic, Longview Spine and Sports Medicine can save you time, money, and the endless search for treatment of spinal injuries, knee pain, headaches, low back and neck pain, shoulder injuries, and other joint conditions. The clinic has also started a revolution in the health care industry by offering the promise of Regenerative Medicine and Amniotic Allograft Cell Therapy treatment. “These treatments are being viewed as microbiology’s miracle workers,” says nurse practitioner, Tessa McFarland. “Think of it, being able to regenerate a joint or spinal condition and avoid surgery. This cuttingedge technology is the future of health care.” Longview Spine and Sports Medicine is also expanding their medical weight loss department and offers plans that accelerate
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HE ASKED, AND SHE SAID
stories that touch the heart and inspire
layne + derick CALLIS
SMITH
03 •18 • 2017 Layne and Derick met in class at the University of Texas at Tyler in January of 2014.
for rings here and there, talked about it, but
Layne said. "So here I am, thinking I worked
ultimately it was his plan!"
myself up for absolutely nothing - I was not 23 getting engaged anytime soon."
If it hadn't been for Derick always asking
As their two year anniversary approached,
Layne for a piece of paper, they probably
Layne started to get an inkling that something
The next day the couple got up to get ready
wouldn't have talked. There was only the
was about to happen. "A girlfriend of mine
for the photoshoot with Derick's brother.
occasional awkward smile and head nod
reached out to me to get our nails done that
Everything was normal, they met Layne's
as they sat down next to each other at the
week, my best friend told me she was going
friend for lunch, then went to the Tyler Rose
beginning of class.
to be in town, Derick's brother (a talented
Garden to do the photoshoot. "I giggle looking
Fast forward to a year later, another class,
photographer) texted me to see if he could
back now because Derick's brother, Dailon, at
another classroom, but this time Derick made
take photos of us that weekend to build his
one point during the day said, 'I can't wait for
a move. He "slid into Layne's DMs" as they call
portfolio, and my sweet Derick 'went off
y'all to be engaged...whenever that is going
it these days (a.k.a. he sent her a message on
the grid' one day for quite a few hours and
to happen!'"
Twitter) asking about her dogs because he
worried me sick. Come to find out he was
It was about an hour later, during the last
had seen her walking them around campus.
meeting with my father to ask his permission
photo of the day that Derick got down on one
to marry me."
knee and asked Layne the easiest question
From then on, Layne started going to
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Derick's baseball games, Derick started taking
On their anniversary night, Derick took
she had ever answered. "Everything about it
Layne on dates, and about two months later
Layne out for a romantic dinner. Halfway
was beyond perfect and I did not think the
they decided to take their relationship to the
through the meal, the couple sitting next to
day could get any better until Derick took
next level and make it official on March 17, 2015.
them got engaged, which naturally brought
me to lunch at my favorite spot. Our parents,
After two years worth of holidays, birthdays,
up the conversation about when it would
siblings, cousins, friends (he had my best
graduations, job changes, a new puppy, and
happen for Layne and Derick. "Derick dodged
friends from Dallas and Lubbock drive in), and
a lot of love and laughter, Derick proposed
the question by telling me that he still hadn't
families were all there waiting to celebrate!
on March 18, 2017. "He had been planning
talked to my parents, didn't know for sure
Perfect ending to a perfect day!"
our proposal for about 4 months, little to my
what ring I liked, and that he had some other
knowledge," Layne said. "We had shopped
stuff to get in line before we got engaged,"
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HE ASKED, AND SHE SAID
stories that touch the heart and inspire
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raegan + jake
McCOLLOUGH
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DICKSON
11 • 19 • 2016 It was November 19th and I was on my way to what I thought was
until after the ring was on my finger (which, by the way, far exceeded
a surprise party for my dad’s work anniversary. My family had me
any ring expectations I had) that I noticed the sound of the camera and
convinced that I should be dressed to impress, as we would be “having
the photographer snapping our special moment. Jake suggested that
our picture taken for the newspaper.” After about a fifteen minute drive,
we go ahead and go to the “surprise dinner for my dad” so we headed
I look up to see that we are stopped at a gazebo with a handsome
a few blocks downtown. Just as I thought my surprise was over, we
man, my handsome man, Jake - standing underneath. My dad, who
opened the door to a romantically lit, private restaurant filled with
was driving at the time, looked back at me as I was stammering and
both of our families and a few of our closest friends. We ate, drank,
trying to figure out the words I needed to ask to get someone to tell
reminisced and celebrated the night away at that small-town restaurant
me what was going on. He smiled and told me “I’m letting you go.
on the square. To say it seemed like a fairy-tale would be far too cliche
Now get out before I change my mind.” Jake opened the door to the
and understated. Jake’s proposal was an incredible start to not only
truck and escorted me towards the gazebo, which I noticed was lit
our journey through wedding planning, but also our journey through
with Christmas lights and surrounded by pink rose petals. My heart
life. Together.
fluttered out of my chest and I haven’t stopped smiling since. It wasn’t
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FLORIST
MUSIC/STRINGS
Evergreen Strings Eleanor Boyd, Lisa Lininger, Thalia Jones and Megan Womack
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GUESTS
Hilton Garden Inn - Tyler
PHOTOGRAPHER
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VIDEOGRAPHER
The Magnolia Studio Stacey Splawn
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LIMOUSINE & SHUTTLE BUSES
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Top wedding professionals from across east Texas filled the convention center. From event planners to venues, cake decorators, caterers, music and more, they were on hand to help our future brides with planning and creating their perfect wedding day. Thousands of dollars in prizes were given away to brides whose names were drawn.
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Brooke and Bre
SOTTERO & MIDGLEY Maxwell Rose
Modeled by Hayley Robertson, this gown is all over lace motifs with a Inessa Jesery material to make this gown the perfect fit to flaire. She is accented with a triple tiered train that is a perfection while saying your vows. The spaghetti straps glide from the V-neckline to crisscross over the back for a perfect finish.
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ALLURE COUTURE C367 Modeled by Elizabeth Bridges. Statuesque and lovely, this strapless column gown is adorned with a sweep of ruffles at the hem.
WILDERLY by ALLURE Violet
Modeled by Kellen Hendry. For a completely different look with a boho style. Violet is both minimalist with a deco flair and a geometric patterned lace bodice with off the shoulder belle sleeves. To finish she has a chiffon skirt for a complete look for the trendy bride.
MAGGIE SOTTERO
I rma Modeled by Petrina Keppard, this gown has gorgeous lace appliques cascading over the bodice and hemline. Irma is a strapless tulle ballgown featuring a scoop neckline and a soft V-back. A beaded Swarovski crystal belt and an added touch of shimmer to this princess wedding gown. This beautiful little flower girl, Adrienne, is wearing a dress that can be ordered in many colors; ivory, champagne, blush, red and navy.
For More Information Call (903) 597-7497 • www.BrookeandBreBridal.com
ALLURE COUTURE Style C490 Modeled by Jalicsa Licerio, this incredibly beautiful couture gown has detail to a perfection. This is a fit to flaire lace gown featuring pearls and crystal beading and embroidered appliques creating the illusion of a keyhole back. To complete the look there are satin and crystal buttons cascading all the way down the train!! All your dreams wrapped up in one gown!
L'AMOUR BY CALLA BLANCHE Modeled by Elizabeth Bridges, this is an off-the-shoulder ball gown with a crystal bodice and a flowy organza skirt, perfect for a romantic "Beauty and the Beast" kind of look!
MAGGIE SOTTERO Chardonnay
Modeled by Halie Huggins, this gown has lace appliquĂŠs accented in pearls and beading adorn the bodice and illusion straps in this gorgeous fit-and-flare wedding dress, featuring a V-neckline, low back, and tulle over Chic organza skirt. Finished with covered buttons over zipper closure.
For More Information Call (903) 597-7497 • www.BrookeandBreBridal.com
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CABIN RENTALS
The Silver Spur Resort
Starr Hill Lodge
...................................................... 903-420-1400 13785 State Highway 19 Canton, Texas thesilverspurresort.com
...................................................... 903-729-1009 150 ACR 159 Palestine, Texas The Silver Spur Resort
BRIDAL BOUTIQUES
...................................................... Brooke and Bre Bridal & Prom
903-597-7497 3333 Troup Hwy. Tyler, Texas brookeandbrebridal.com
...................................................... East Texas Wedding Extravaganza
903-570-0364 Tyler, Texas easttexasweddingevents.com
903-534-1111 6205 S. Broadway Tyler, Texas traditionstyler.com
903-420-1400 13785 State Highway 19 Canton, Texas thesilverspurresort.com
CAKE DESIGNERS
Jack Ryan’s Steakhouse
903-630-7651 102 N. College Ave. Tyler, Texas jackryans.com
...................................................... Calavera Cakery
BRIDAL SHOWS
Traditions Restaurant and Catering
903-466-2768 4857 Page Rd. Longview, Texas calaveracakery.com
CHAIR & TABLE LINENS
...................................................... Red Hat Rentals
903-677-3850 951 N.E. Loop 7 Athens, Texas
CATERERS
903-389-8665
Adalante’ Catering Company
Corner of Oak St. & Hwy. 488 Fairfield, Texas
903-526-3800
903-729-3400
1723 Troup Hwy. Tyler, Texas adalantecatering.com
3210 West Oak St. Palestine, Texas redhatrentals.com
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EVENT INVITATIONS
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Brosang’s Limousine Service
903-212-3000
903-525-9977 or 903-752-5402
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903-806-2692 2bimaging-design.com
EVENT PLANNERS
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905 East Hawkins Parkway Longview, Texas hgilongview.com
Adalante’ Catering Company
903-526-3800 1723 Troup Hwy. Tyler, Texas adalantecatering.com
FLORISTS
...................................................... Ann’s Petals
903-297-7799
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton-Mt. Pleasant
903-572-7100 2504 W. Ferguson Rd. Mt. Pleasant, Texas longview.homewoodsuites.com Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton
903-630-7272
2632 Bill Owens Pkwy Longview, Texas annspetals.com
8962 S. Broadway Tyler, Texas tylersouthsuites.com
Garden Style Floral Design
Homewood Suites by Hilton
903-526-0664
903-593-7880
4809 Old Bullard Road, Suite 200 La Plaza Shopping Center Tyler, Texas gardenstylefloraldesign.com
3104 Golden Road Tyler, Texas
La Bella Blooms
220 E. Grande Blvd. Tyler, Texas tyler.hgi.com
903-452-9511 Longview, Texas labellablooms.com
The Hilton Garden Inn
903-509-1166
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JEWELERS AND CUSTOM JEWELRY DESIGNERS
Longview Spine & Sports Medicine
Jim Bartlett Fine Jewelry
903-753-2322
903-758-4367
2 Doctor Circle Longview, Texas longviewspinedoctors.com
2002 Judson Road Longview, Texas bartlettfinejewelry.com
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
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3333 Troup Hwy. Tyler, Texas brosangslimousine.com
LUXURY PORTABLE TOILETS
...................................................... Elite Restroom Trailers
903-752-0512 Lindale, Texas eliterestroomtrailers.com Fabulous Flush 903-258-0807 Flint, Texas fabulousflush.com
MAKE-UP ARTIST
...................................................... Betts’ Make-up for Wedding & Special Events
903-517-2498 Tyler, Texas
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MUSIC/BANDS
...................................................... The Darrin Morris Band
903-790-4913 darrinmorrisband.com
MUSIC/DJS
PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOBOOTH RENTAL
...................................................... Capture POD East Texas
903-576-0639
903-630-7170 111 S. Glenwood Blvd. Tyler, Texas cmbdjs.com
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evergreenstrings.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS
...................................................... 2B Imaging & Design
903-806-2692
VIDEOGRAPHERS
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905 East Hawkins Parkway Longview, Texas hgilongview.com
Fresh Focus Films
Miss Mary’s Place
903-831-6837 or 903-276-4432 5002 Woodgate Dr. Texarkana, Texas freshfocusfilms.com
WEDDING LOCATION AND EVENT PACKAGES
...................................................... Bella Sera Ranch
903-723-0900 286 ACR 1400 Palestine, Texas bellaseraranch.com
2bimaging-design.com Brides Chapel and Event Hall Darkroom Idea Photography
808-445-5866
903-759-7100
Sulphur Springs, Texas darkroomidea.com
4400 W. Marshall Ave. Longview, Texas brideschapel.com
Fresh Focus Films
Castle on the Lake
903-831-6837 or 903-276-4432 5002 Woodgate Dr. Texarkana, Texas freshfocusfilms.com Lindsay Steele Photography
903-746-2759 107 E. Tyler Ave. Longview, Texas lindsaysteelephotography.com
1195 Merrills Lake Rd. Longview, Texas dovehollowestate.com Hilton Garden Inn - Longview
Evergreen Strings
903-938-1359
903-239-1867
Longview, Texas capturepodetx.com
...................................................... CMB Music Productions
Dove Hollow Estate
903-721-3593 9110 US Hwy. 79 W. Jacksonville, Texas jacksonvillecastle.com Charleston Sky
903-303-2711 4274 FM 895 Cooper, Texas charlestonsky.com
903-212-3000
903-720-7347 or 903-918-6034 1997 FM. Rd. 2011 Longview, Texas missmaryplace.com Savannah’s at Flyin’ H Ranch 903-714-1990 238 CR 319 West Tyler, Texas savannahsevents.com Starr Hill Lodge
903-729-1009 150 ACR 159 Palestine, Texas Stone Oak Ranch
903-530-4201 stoneoakranch.com The Landing Event Center
903-812-0078 14278 SH 322 N Kilgore, Texas thelandingeventcenter.com The Reserve
903-663-7650 or 903-431-3496 7725 Hwy. 259 Longview, Texas bookthereserve.com
The Silver Spur Resort
Pursuing Eden
903-420-1400
903-387-0922
13785 State Highway 19 Canton, Texas thesilverspurresort.com
497 Henderson Ln. Longview, Texas pursuingeden.com
Walkers Mill Vineyard and Winery
Red Hat Rentals
903-926-8444
951 N.E. Loop 7 Athens, Texas
13983 FM 449 Hallsville, Texas walkersmill.com
WEDDING SUPPLY RENTALS ...................................................... All American Party and Tent Rentals
903-677-3850
903-389-8665 Corner of Oak St. & Hwy. 488 Fairfield, Texas
903-729-3400 3210 West Oak St. Palestine, Texas redhatrentals.com
903-561-2943 or 866-561-2943
Tyler Tents and Events
4917 Old Jacksonville Hwy. Tyler, Texas allamericanpartyandtent.com
5515 State Hwy. 31 W. Tyler, Texas tylertentsandevents.com
WEDDING SUPPLY RENTALS/VINTAGE
...................................................... Pursuing Eden
903-387-0922 497 Henderson Ln. Longview, Texas pursuingeden.com Tyler Tents and Events
903-200-6744 5515 State Hwy. 31 W. Tyler, Texas tylertentsandevents.com
903-200-6744
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