We are so happy to be celebrating our 5th Anniversary this year at Brides of Oklahoma and we thought we would look back and celebrate two of the couples from our inaugural issue who are celebrating their 5 year anniversaries as well! Amanda Watson Photography captured these two cute couples as they looked back on their wedding days. 

Dazzle wedding guests with a stately soiree at Dresser Mansion in Tulsa. This historic property was designed in the Italian Renaissance style in the early 1900's by the architect behind New York's first Waldorf Astoria.  Almost 100 years old, this historic mansion has retained its beauty and now serves as a spectacular venue for lavish parties of all kinds and beautiful Oklahoma weddings.  We especially love the indoor and outdoor party space that can accommodate up to 200 guests.  If you're opting for this amazing mansion for your wedding, we suggest wearing a timeless couture gown like this one by Mikaella and dressing your maids in Bill Levkoff gowns like this lilac long number. Find the Mikaella line locally at Moliere Bridal Salon and Bill Levkoff bridesmaid dresses at Moliere Bridal Salon, The Bridal Boutique or Facchianos Bridal Salon. Dress it up with these Kendra Scott jewels!  A reception at Dresser Mansion would look stunning with elegant tabletops topped with centerpieces with balls of fluffy hydrangea floral in a soft lilac palette like this stunning floral design from Mershon Catering and Event Design.  Add a touch of glam with this gorgeous tiered confection from Mishelle Handy Cakes. We especially love the cake stand made of solid Swarovski crystals!  And, don't forget to invite in style with an amazing packaged invitation suite like this one shown from Arabella Papers.  Find the Arabella Papers line locally at By Invitation Only or Paper N More.  For more information on this fabulous Oklahoma wedding and reception venue, be sure to check out their web site and schedule a time to view the property for yourself.  Happy wedding Wednesday!

Make plans to attend The Tulsa Wedding Show - Glenpool this Sunday, April 29, at The Glenpool Conference Center. The event runs from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and is an afternoon you won't want to miss! You will have a chance to win exciting prize packages and meet with fabulous Oklahoma wedding vendors! Come visit us and get your copy of our 5th Anniversary Issue of Brides of Oklahoma Magazine. Visit www.thetulsaweddingshow.com/april_wedding_show for more information and to purchase tickets online. Tickets are $12 at the door, $10 if purchased online. Grab a few of your bridesmaids and head on over to The Tulsa Wedding Show-Glenpool this Sunday! Cheers!

Have a look at this gorgeous Oklahoma wedding captured by Amanda Watson Photography that was selected by our team as part of our Vows that Wow project – exclusive coverage of select weddings that will grace the pages of the next issue of Brides of Oklahoma magazine. It's just a little preview to hold you over until the full wedding and story are revealed! Say hello to Elizabeth and Ross who wed just a few weeks back in Tulsa. The bride looked absolutely stunning in a custom couture wedding gown designed by Abelina's Boutique. We adore her sheer, tulle shoulder wrap! So pretty! All of the stunning floral were designed by The French Bouquet and this cascading orchid bouquet is simply exquisite! So many cool details were planned by the bride and her family to make this Oklahoma wedding an unforgettable one. One of our favorite details was the S'mores roasting for guests that happening later in the evening after a fabulous dinner! Stay tuned for more beautiful images and the couple's complete story to be featured in the July issue of Brides of Oklahoma magazine and thanks to Amanda Watson Photography for sharing these images with us! 

For more information on how to reserve your wedding or engagement announcement space in the July issue, be sure to check out the details under Get in the Mag online now. May 1 is the upcoming deadline to submit to be featured in the July 2012 issue. October 1 is the deadline to submit to be featured in the January 2013 issue.

It's officially Spring and what's better than a beautiful Spring wedding bouquet! Colorful blooms in so many shades, here's some of our favorite wedding bouquets from Oklahoma wedding florists, including from top left to bottom right: The French Bouquet, Birdie, Poppy Lane Floral Design, The Floral Touch, Rebecca's Silver Rose, Nibbles by Grandeur Affaires, Emerson Events and Design and Trochta's Flowers. To check out more from each of these amazing Oklahoma florists, be sure to visit their wedding profile or web site online. Enjoy!