A Boho-Inspired Oklahoma Wedding at The Dowry | Tyler + Haley

Y’all — if there were an award for detail-oriented brides, Haley would win the biggest trophy. There wasn’t a single detail left to chance, and let me tell you, I’m here for it.

A boho dream, the Gradert wedding was one for the books. From dried floral centerpieces set against Ada’s The Dowry Event Center, to Haley’s dried floral bouquet and earrings, to hoops with florals for the bridesmaids … the details were definite eye candy.

The Event Co. provided stunning vintage place settings and a head table setup, while their day-of coordination made coverage work seamlessly.

Of all of the things I could write, I need you to know that I was most impressed by Haley and Tyler’s absolute adoration of one another, and their personal vows. Like many in attendance, I was fighting back tears.

Also. Their wedding party was the most fun I’ve worked with, to date. Pick the good friends to party with on your day — they make the most difference. ;-)

If you’ve made it through the words, scroll for the images — they are fantastic. {Humble brag, you betcha. Because, they are. ;-)}

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VENDORS

VENUE

The Dowry | Ada, OK

FLORALS

Uprooted Designs

CAKE

Roundhouse Bakery

DJ

DJ Connection

VIDEOGRAPHER

Film Image / Lionel Fombe • IG @lionelfombe // @film_image

HAIR & MAKEUP

Hannah Gordon • IG @paintedbyhannah

BRIDAL GOWN

One & Only Bridal • Orlando, Florida

BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES

Dear Cleo • David’s Bridal

INVITATION SUITE

Stacy Pearce Creative

PHOTOGRAPHY

Stacy Pearce, LEAD / EDITOR • Stacy Pearce Creative
Alicia Castaneda, Associate • Alicia Castaneda Photography

A Shangri-La Sunrise Wedding: Hatem + Megan

Like many COVID couples (we can call ‘em that, right?), Megan and Hatem had to pivot and plan an intimate gathering in a new location. In this case, they chose Shangri-La Resort at sunrise as a backdrop, and brunch for their reception. Those details alone had us swooning, while the accompanying selections were beautiful.

And those Frenchies … y’all. Dead.

Scroll on, friends.

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VENDORS

VENUE + COORDINATION + CAKE

Shangri-la Resort | Afton, OK
Cake: Julie Morgan
Coordinator: Linda Wall

OFFICIANT

Scott Wagoner 

FLORALS

Bouquet + Corsage:  Wedideas
Wedding Arbor + Flowers: Ed & Karen Amrein

HAIR & MAKEUP

Misty McPhetridge, Image Expo | Afton, Oklahoma

BRIDAL GOWN

Reni’s Bridal Boutique | Wichita, Kansas

Gown By Casablanca

BRIDAL SHOES

Jewel by Badgley Mischka 

BRIDAL JEWELRY

Necklace: Glamorous Bijoux
Earrings: Jam Jewels

WEDDING RINGS

BRIDE: Diamonds Direct
GROOM: Tiffany’s 

GROOM SUIT

Banana Republic

A Southwest Oklahoma Backyard Wedding: Preston + Tori

That virus has disrupted plans for the entirety of twenty twenty, for everyone. We all feel it, or have experienced it, and brides have had to be far more flexible than ever in their planning.

Preston and Tori changed their course of action for their wedding, and rather than having a big affair, chose to have an intimate family and close friend celebration, at Tori’s family home. It was perfect.

The details were both simple and stunning. The cake was magical. And the Oklahoma wind … well, it blew all day long.

Check out a few of my favorite moments below.

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Vendors

FLORALS
Mayfield Events | Wichita Falls, Texas

CAKE
Special Days Cake Boutique | Duncan, Oklahoma

TENT, TABLES, CHAIRS
Century Tent | Wichita Falls, Texas

CATERING
Ginger Seibold

BRIDAL GOWN
Maggie Soterro
RL Bridal | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

TUX
Every Man | Stillwater, Oklahoma

HAIR
Taylor Dunham | Hometown Roots Salon | Chattanooga, Oklahoma

PHOTOGRAPHY • DAY-OF TIMELINE • ANNOUNCEMENT DESIGN
Stacy Pearce | Stacy Pearce Creative | Chattanooga, Oklahoma
Lead / Editor / Creative

SECOND SHOOTER
Mikayln White | MW Creative | Washburn, Illinois

The photographer's kids {2020}.

What’s that saying about the cobbler’s kid going without shoes?

Sometimes, the same is true for the photographer’s kid, or family, going without photos. Or, at least, moving to the bottom of the editing list because of paying client priority.

The biggest of my small ones decided mid-week between two May weddings, that she needed to wear her “wedding dress” and that my second shooter and I needed to take photos of her in it, with wildflowers (alternate description here is weeds), in wheat, and most definitely at sunset.

So, one outfit, two locations. Already a little sketchy given the ask for golden hour light, but, oh-kay, okay.

She dressed herself, went with her messy pigtails, then added lipstick and heels. We obviously couldn’t say no.

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With the location change to my brother’s wheat field, we also got better light, and, I must say, much better posing. She also delivered some big laughs at corny jokes. ;-)

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And just for the sake of the post, happy (super late, but same month) Independence Day from my crew to yours.

How ‘bout that beautiful mimosa tree in my yard offering a fancy backdrop?

xo — Stacy and the biggest, and smallest, of the small ones.

Engagement: Haley + Tyler

Haley and Tyler are precious. National champion livestock judging teammates from my beloved alma mater — Go Pokes — who found forever, with each other. Driven and kind, these two will conquer the world together, I have no doubt.

We ventured to the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge for a golden hour session that did not disappoint. We had all the fun, and took just a few* enchanting photos. (*Hundred, that is.)

Y’all, I can’t wait for their September wedding at The Dowry in Ada. Can. Not. Wait. I’ve been told Big Truck Tacos for dinner, so give me all the queso, and the details she’s been teasing are to-die-for. Stay tuned for that.

For now … scroll on, photo lovers, scroll on.

Engagement: Makenzie + Sam

I met Makenzie and Sam at her family farm, and a favorite fishing spot, for an evening engagement session. Although we didn’t have a glowing sunset (we actually had cloud cover and rain to the north), the two lit up every frame with their love.

Boy, that sounded cheesy, right? Scroll on for the proof. They’re fantastic.