Mica + Sang

It is quite surreal when someone you remember as a "little girl" grows up and becomes a beautiful bride.  I remember seeing the very cute and tiny Micha and Maura sitting outside of their older sister's dance class.    Marianne, the brides' sister,  and I were in the same dance classes for many years and we had many friends in common, so know the Edwards family to be kind and sincere.  

Indeed this wedding reflected their character, as family and friends told of the kindness and sincerity typical of Micha and Sang.  We wish them all the best things life has to offer as they begin their journey as husband and wife.

Micha and Sang, thank you for trusting us to capture your big day.

Seize 'the good stuff,'

Lauren

Kori + Matt

I don't throw around potential best friends a lot, but these two just clicked with us and one of our favorite photographers Sarah Libby so well! With Matt's love of Heath Ledger's Joker impressions (I am a sucker for a good impression) and Kori's very chill and amazing sense of humor, we had such a blast working for these two. Matt also had maybe the best reaction to seeing his bride for the first time that day that I have ever captured. Couple's that have a love like these two make the video process so much fun and we are so very thankful they chose us! 

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Jared

Jenna + Ryan

What a fantastic couple!!! We got to work with the oh so talented Randy Coleman and got to dance to DJ Hotrod!!! Maybe, nay, absolutely our favorite DJ ever! It was such a fun night and made even more special seeing one of my oldest...not that we are old by any means...friends from highschool Sherri who is Jenna's older sister! We all went to high school together and it just such a small world sometimes! 

We couldn't be happier for the two of you and we cannot thank you enough for choosing us to capture such an amazing day. Enjoy!

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Jared

Molly + Aaron

Working with one of our favorite photographers, Aubrey Marie, we had such a fun night with these two! The day had such an ease about it,  but that is the usual when working with Southern Charm. We have been on a streak of the groom not getting a first look and Aaron's reaction is priceless! Molly literally takes his breath away!

We couldn't be happier for you two and the start of your lives together. We wish you nothing but happiness!

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Jared

Its' Family Photo Season

Ah, yes, Fall.  Time to put on your Sunday best and drive out to some remote location with a lady wearing so so much camera equipment.  Thanks to my fall photo families for patiently hiking windy trails to find that perfect light.  It's been a blast!  

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Madison + Steven

Another fantastic couple! We were lucky enough to film Madison and Steven's story of how they met! It really makes the day so much more special when you have gotten to know their story and seen all their baby pictures too! It was a little rainy at Southwind Hills but that did not slow these two down at all. Fabulous dancing, a wheel barrow bridenapping, and a younger brother's toast that made this big brother's eyes a wee bit misty. Plus, half of this crew had an outstanding Michigander accent which just makes the day all the better. Thank you both so much for choosing us to film your wedding! 

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Jared

Jenna + Nathan

I mean, how cute are these two?  I love weddings, but I especially love filming weddings when the groom is head-over-heels smitten with his bride.  Nathan just could not get enough of Jenna, and it was adorable!!! Loved this wedding, loved this video (great editing by my groom), and loved the experience.  We thought the unpredictable Oklahoma weather was going to prevent us from taking outdoor photos, but the skies cleared up for just enough time to get it done!

Thank you Jenna and Nathan for trusting us to capture your special memories, we loved being a part of your wedding day! I hope you cherish your wedding video for years to come!

Tess + Matt

It is such a great experience to film a couple that loves each other the way these two do! Getting to hear how they met makes the ceremony all the more meaningful knowing the stars aligned for these two! Such a fantastic couple with a great sense of humor, great friends and family, and clearly a lot of love for each other. I love getting to film with Josh McCullock who was our wedding photographer nearly eight years ago. Everything really came together perfectly and I don't know many other brides that could have had the fleet of meteorologists on call giving her updates on the storm which JUST missed us! It was such an amazing night and we are so thankful they chose us. Enjoy!

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Jared

Planning, Rentals & Design: Borrowed Charm, 405-252-0390

HMUA: Sharon Tabb

Ceremony Venue: First Christian Church, El Reno

Reception Venue: Darlington Chapel

Catering: Big Truck Tacos

Photographer: Josh McCullock

Florals: Yours Truly Floral Design, Shanda or Callie

Entertainment: Box Talent, Aaron Woods Band                                                                       

Cake: Andrea Howard Cakes

Cookies: E Michelle Cakes

Videography: Carpe Diem, Lauren Keester

Vintage Dish Rentals: Vintage Table Top Rentals

Linen Rentals: Lexi’s Rentals

Marni + Jacob

It hard hard not to pick favorites with our couples but these two are clear front runners! The father of the bride had one of the best toasts I have ever heard and his reaction seeing Marni for the first time that day is priceless. We aspire to capture genuine emotions and moments when filming couples and Marni and Jacob made the job so easy. It is so evident how much these two care for one another and we couldn't be happier for them. Thank you both so much for choosing us! Enjoy!

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Jared

Macy + Brandon

Another fabulous Enid, Oklahoma wedding video in the books! One of the best moments we get to capture are Father's and Groom's seeing the Bride for the first time in her dress. This day had two of the most genuine and emotional first looks we have seen to date! Macy and Brandon also wrote their own vows and Pistol Pete made an appearance! I also can't thank enough past brides that recommend us as we saw a few at this wedding! 

Thank you both so much for letting us capture your wedding! Enjoy!

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Jared

Jennifer + Garrett

What a wedding! And proof It is such a small world! When she booked, Jennifer's parents lived right across the street from us. One night we came home to a lot of cars on our street.  We saw these love birds, all smiles, walking up to the house for their surprise engagement party! It was an "awe" moment for sure.   

So we were super thrilled when she booked!  It felt like it was coming full circle.  And we always love working with the very talented photographer Randy Coleman---and shooting a new location, Broken Horn Ranch. When Randy first walked up on the day we both eyed the pecan orchard...grove? Not sure about the nomenclature...but it made for some amazing footage and photos! I am so excited to work on a wedding when toasts are given that are genuine and from the heart. Jennifer's little sister gave one of the best I've heard, and it really struck a chord for this older sibling. Enjoy!

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Jared 

Madison + Steve Our Story

There is something about interviewing the couple beforehand that makes the day of the wedding something really special. We always try to meet with our clients before weddings, but this is mostly a logistics meeting (something my wife handles brilliantly). Nailing down the arrival time, important family members (or ones to avoid), and maybe music preferences. When I shoot an Our Story, it is done at our home, maybe after a beer (except for these two because it was at 9:00 in the morning!), and I really get to know each person. The questions are never the same because everyone's story is different. And as we progress, I get to see what makes this couple work, how comfortable they are on camera, and what I can do to ease any apprehension about being on camera so that their true selves shine!

So much of what we shoot the day of is not staged or posed. Our goal is to capture a real feeling. One of our favorite pictures from our wedding shot by the amazingly talented Josh McCullock is just after the ceremony, when we think no one is watching, and we are looking at each other with such shock and giddiness at the fact we just got married. THAT is our goal. For you to be able to look back and watch your video, and remember how YOU felt. That doesn't happen when you are uncomfortable with your videographer. Those moments happen when you forget we are even there. That's what happens after shooting an Our Story. 

With Madison and Steven, these two have a fantastic story and we were so fortunate to capture it. Thank you both so much and congratulations! 

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Jared

Lacey + Jonathan

I mean how did I forget to blog about this wedding!?!  It was SO MUCH FUN! We had such a blast filming Lacey's sister's wedding (Brooke's wedding video) so we knew we were in for a good time this go around!  I mean, you can just tell from watching what a fun group this is!   And how special is the stuff with Jonathan and his son?!?? I die! 

We ran into Lacey and Jonathan at Sidecar the other night, and they paid us one of the best compliments we have ever had.  They said the day of their wedding, we were "everywhere, and nowhere."  That is exactly what we try to do.  Stay out of the way, blend into the background, and capture really great footage of your day.  

Thank you again to Lacey, Johnathan, and the whole Rayburn family for trusting us to preserve your memories.  

Lauden + Brandon

Sometimes you are just so busy running a business, you forget to run your business, you know?  That must be what happened here because we have only posted two weddings from our 2017 season...but we have done quite a few more.  For some reason, this one sticks out in my mind. Maybe because I shot this one by myself (something typically Jared does).  But probably the reason is, I loved this family.  I loved this wedding.  I had a great time being a fly on the wall and watching all the joy shared.  Best wishes to the happy couple!  

Abby + Tanner [Part 1]

Greetings! 

2017 has been treating us fantastic! We got to shoot this adorable couple with the incredibly talented Holli B who makes our day so smooth and enjoyable. Abby and Tanner has us cover their rehearsal dinner which made for some amazing toasts that help tell this couple's story. Abby had so many little details that made the everyone feel more at home at the Mayo Hotel. The band was maybe the funkiest I have ever seen and had the dance floor packed! They also got our Honeymoon Package which got them the latest GoPro and they got some amazing shots [part 2 coming shortly!].

Abby and Tanner, we can't thank you enough for choosing us to film your wedding! It was such a pleasure to see how much you two clearly care for one another and such an amazing group of friends and family! Enjoy!

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Jared

Nicole + Kenneth [part 1]

Yea for NYE!  Jared and I have notoriously dull new years.  There are many years we have been asleep before midnight.  But, this year was a BLAST!!! We loved getting to know Kenneth and Nicole, and had sooooo much fun!  We rung in the new year in the gorgeous presidential suite and its private rooftop balcony.  We did the photos and video for this swanky affair.  Video to come later.

Katie + Baxter

I have known Katie since she was a baby...yes, a baby.  As a friend of her older sister, I can remember going over to her house and seeing her in the little baby rock chair thing.  And while I was always a little confused by the chaos of the four-kids-close-in-age galloway household (I am an only child), I cannot lie and say I wasn't a little jealous of the relationship Katie and her sister developed over the years.

Galloway family, thank you for trusting us to capture three incredible weddings for you.  (You're next, Kevin!).  We have loved every minute of it!

Katie and Baxter, wow!  what incredible people you have surrounded yourself with.  Your friends, family, and mentors are incredible and full of love and support for you.  I know you will have a long and successful marriage!  Congrats, again!

Lauren

Maredith + Guy (Part 2)

What a year for these two! It is going to be easy for these two Cubs fans to remember their first year of marriage! What a day we had with such a fantastic couple. With this being our seventh year as a business with over 200 weddings on the books, it would be hard to find a couple that had more genuine affection and downright giddiness for each other. They wrote their own vows, had very touching letters, and the groom even had hot air balloon socks harkening back to his proposal (which we filmed) at a hot air balloon festival! Just well done to these two. We couldn't be happier for this couple to have chosen us. Enjoy!

Maredith + Guy (Part 1)

Did you know we offer video + photo services** for you big day?!?  Well, neither did we!  That is before these two.  We had been talking about doing this for some time, but we had to find the right couple to take the leap.  A big thank you goes out to Maredith and Guy for trusting us when we said we could do a good job.  They took us at our word--not an easy task when it comes to your wedding.

But, I am so glad they did because we had the BEST BEST BEST time!  Maredith and Guy, you have very fun, kind, welcoming, and generous friends/family.  I couldn't help but smile as I looked through all these images today.  There's just so much love there.  

Best of luck to you two in all you do! I know you will have a long happy marriage filled with many blessings and much good fortune.   Part 2 (video) to come soon.  Stay tuned!

** We are only able to accept 3 video + photo clients a year-first come basis. But we are HAPPY to recommend our favorite photographers to you!  

Erica + Ryan

Such a fun day!  We love working with HolliB and crew! And we love this venue!!!  And how fun is this couple and their friends?!??