Weddings
S m i t h We d d i n g The Love Story:
A mutual friend, Cassy Meisenheimer, played the advocate of match maker! Mike knew Cassy from his field of work and I had gone to high school (QCHS) with Cassy. We eventually found ourselves on a date together and have yet to quit “dating.” It’s funny when you think of how you fall in love with someone. I am sure my version is different from Mike’s but for me it was a series of events. First, (and this one is comical) he buttered my bread! Ha! He says if he knew that was the trick he would have done it in the very beginning. Second, he helped me one day with my little brother. He completely put everything on hold to help me. That is Mike though, always caring and selfless (unless the Razorback’s are on)...haha, ok I’m kidding! I am sure he would help me if it were life or death during the midst of a game! Maybe! The Proposal! Mike had been talking of going to Las Vegas for a work conference. and asked if I wanted to go with him. Two weeks later, we were in Vegas! I had always wanted to see the Grand Canyon so I booked a helicopter tour just before we left. When we arrived, I received an email that our tour had been upgraded. Slightly concerned, I asked Mike about it and he told me he had changed the helicopter tour to one where we would would land in the Grand Canyon and get to walk around for a bit, have a picnic and then head back. Ok, that is way better than what I had planned so I went with it. The day of the tour came and we flew over the Canyon and landed just like he said. What he failed to mention was that he would propose while we were down there! I am pretty sure I was speechless for what seemed like eternity. I finally spoke and asked, “Is this real”? He smiled and said yes. He then said, well? To which I finally said yes! Wedding Party: Parents of the Bride: Howard & Libby Trichel Parents of the Groom: Mr. JT Smith and Ms. Diane Smith Matron of Honor: Tiffany Trichel Tyeskie - Sister of the Bride Best Man: JT Smith - Father of the Groom Ushers: Mac Trichel - Brother of the Bride and Tony Smith - Brother of the Groom Pastor/Officiant: Allen Garner Wedding Vendors: Flowers: Farmhouse Flowers & Mercantile of Atlanta, TX Hair: Samantha Whitlow @ The Beauty BARR Makeup: Sabrina Dunson @ The Beauty BARR Band: Johhny & The Loveseats of Nashville, TN Pianist: Randy Altenbaumer Wedding Venue: Anthony Chapel @ Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, AR Wedding Dinner: The Porterhouse, Hot Springs, AR Reception Venue: Texarkana Country Club Cake: Bri James @ Twisted Fork Caterer: Texarkana Country Club Rentals: Dot’s Rentals Photographer: Debbie Brower Photography Programs: Designed and Printed by our sweet friends Allen & Darla Clement Jeweler: Alexander’s Jewelers Honeymoon: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Our Newest Edition: Ella, our sweet rescue Shih Tzu. She is 2 years old and loves her new home. She is already spoiled and we are so glad she is apart of our family. 060 ALT Magazine | August 2016