ALT Brides Summer/Fall

Summer/Fall 2011

Resource Guide

Find the vendors you need to make your wedding dreams come true!

S u m m e r / F a l l 2 0 11 / c o n t e n t s

REAL WEDDINGS

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Kasey Gardner to Cody Coggin

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Jennifer Crawford to Bryan Ogburn

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Natalie and Britt Smith

HELPFUL INFO

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Sam and Reagan Rice

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Gary and Jamie Albertson

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Pumpkins - Just in Time for Fall

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Stephanie Hall to Aaron Burkett

Publisher and Editor / Debbie Brower Associate Editors / Jaclyn Gooding, Miranda Johnson

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Photography / Image Forward Photography, Debbie Brower, Jaclyn Gooding, Miranda Johnson, Rozana Page Sales & Marketing Manager / Charlie McMurphy

Kasey and Cody Coggin leave after celebrating their wedding at Garrison Gardens.

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Right: Jennifer and Bryan Ogburn tied the knot at the Collins Home.

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Kasey & Cody Kasey Gardner to Cody Coggin

June 12, 2011 Garrison Gardens Genoa, Arkansas

How They Met...

Cody and Kasey began chatting online when Kasey was 16. “AOL was still cool at that time!” Kasey says. One day Cody gave Kasey his number and asked her to text him.

The two began texting back and forth, and after Cody found out that Kasey had never gone fishing, he picked her up and took her fishing at his pond. After the fishing trip, Cody and Kasey were inseparable, seeing each other almost every day!

The Proposal...

After 5 years of dating, Cody popped the question on Kasey’s 21st birthday. He knew that she loved Pandora, and that Kasey was expecting for him to give her a new charm for her gift. When Cody handed Kasey a box with a bow on it, she couldn’t wait to see her new Pandora charm, but when she opened the box, she found something else! It read, “Marry Me?” and a ring was laying inside!

Wedding Party...

Officiating Minister: Bro. Jay Launius Maid of Honor: April White Bridesmaids: Brittany Stewart Lindsay Walker Amanda Woodruff Best Man: Cash Sparks Groomsmen: Cole Terry Drew Lumpkin Clint Duncan Ushers: Cody Gardner Cole Pedron Ryan Walker Matt Shirley Candlelighter: Jackson Walker Flower Girl: Gracie Duncan Ring Bearer: Gunner Duncan Guestbook: Courtney Pedron Graham Shirley Vocalists: Angelle Taylor Lara Morphew www.alt-mag.com

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Photography: Image Forward Photography www.imageforwardweddings.com Catering: Making Memories Catering Cakes: Reception Arts- Becky Risinger Florist: Patsy Griffin

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Jennifer & Bryan Jennifer Crawford to Bryan Ogburn

The Beginning...

Jennifer - owner of Twisted Vines, A Floral Studio, had no intention of getting married anytime soon. “That is what I do for a living- design weddings and scoot other brides down the aisle!” Jennifer says.

Executive Chef, Bryan Ogburn, had just moved back into town and had no plans of marriage, himself, but that all changed when the two met one morning at an event.

Working closely for a few hours preparing for the event, the couple exchanged numbers for business reasons, and Jennifer walked away thinking that Bryan was really handsome.

Bryan, too, spent the rest of the day thinking about Jennifer and wondering how he could see her again.

The Proposal...

Jennifer had no idea when Bryan would propose. “Bryan and I are fiercely Texan!

We were both born in Texas, and we are just proud to be from Texas, but my studio is on the Arkansas side of Stateline, and we spend a lot of time there. One evening in October, after asking permission from Jennifer’s Dad to marry his daughter, Bryan said “Hey, come outside with me, I want to show you something.” He led Jennifer across the street to the Texas side, and there standing on the Texas side of Stateline in the middle of the street at night, Bryan proposed. “Bryan is very charming and sweet. He said and did all of the right things and made the proposal more than special,” Jennifer remembers.

The Wedding...

Bryan and Jennifer both serve on the Board of Directors for Hands on Texarkana and in the past had done a lot of volunteer work for the Collins Home. It is a beautiful venue and it really worked with the style of wedding that they wanted. The invitations for the wedding were designed to look like old train tickets and the programs guests received upon arrival were designed as a Vintage Playbill as to what the evening would entail.

The outdoor March wedding was vintage and elegant, an intimate affair where guests were greeted with a bottled soda upon registering and were seated on the front lawn of the estate. Tall cylinders of hydrangeas, garden roses, peonies, lilies, English ivy and grasses graced the steps of the estate along with hundreds of candles.

Allan McEneaney, an Irish guitarist and vocalist, who just happens to be the brides brother in law, performed several ballads for the guests and then his own version of Bruno

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March 12, 2011 The Collins Estate Texarkana, Texas

Mars’ “Marry You” as Jennifer was escorted down the aisle to meet Bryan. Most people don’t know this, but when the photographer staged a “first glance” a few hours before the guests arrived, the minister slipped in and the couple exchanged special vows to one another before the actual wedding ceremony.

Jennifer explains, “It took a lot of pressure off to go ahead and exchange our vows to one another ahead of time. We had each written something special for the other and we were able to see each other’s reaction in a more intimate way.”

When it came time for the wedding, the guests were all sitting in their seats, and it was a great surprise when Jennifer was driven around the corner by the late Charles Decker Barnette in his famous black convertible. After the ceremony, Mr. Barnette took the couple for a drive downtown and joined them for the reception. Jennifer says, “The drive in that wonderful car with such a remarkable man was a huge highlight of the wedding. Mr. Barnette was always such a gentleman and he truly made our day spectacular.”

The Reception...

Guests made their way to the back lawn of the estate where they enjoyed wine and cheese awaiting the arrival of the newlyweds.

After the bride and groom returned from their drive, guests dined on a spectacular meal of roast beef, ham, salads, pastas, roasted potatoes and vegetables prepared by the groom! The evening air was full of candlelight, flowers, Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday as the guests enjoyed their meal at tables staged beautifully on the grounds of the Collins Estate.

Wedding Party...

Minister: Jeff Robinett Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Allan McEneaney Chauffeur: The late Charles Decker Barnette Programs: Kailey Carr Registry: Morgan Thomas Coordinator: Missy Lyda

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Photography: Jennifer and Shane Willard Cake: The Bakerman Punch: Reception Arts- Becky Risinger Catering: Chef Bryan Ogburn assisted by Donna Howell & Jennifer Tanner Wine: Vincent’s Fine Wines Videographers: Over the Edge StudiosBryan and Selena Jeffries Dress: Traditions Invitation and Program Design: Nathan Roberts Rentals: Special Events, Jane Agan Stylist: Carrie Thompson Makeup: Marcie Anderson Rings: Parks Diamond Jewelers Flowers: Twisted Vines, A Floral Studio, Designs by Jennifer Crawford and Brent Stewart

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For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You. Psalm 86:5

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e honest … have you ever felt like the world’s worst sinner? Have you ever done something that made you feel so dirty and horrible and guilt-ridden? Have you ever felt like there is no way anyone, not even a kind and merciful God could forgive you? Well, you are not alone. I think most of us have felt like that at one time or another.

Years ago, I heard a young woman interviewed on Oprah. This woman had given herself over to terrible, horrible sexual sin.

She had sold her body for money and suffered the consequences for it. I will never forget when she said, “I was in the shower, and I couldn’t wash off the filth anymore.”

The guilt and shame reached a boiling point, and this poor young lady suffered a nervous breakdown due to the enormity of her sin.

The good news is that no matter what you have done, God is good and ready to forgive you. He is not short on lovingkindness. The blood of Jesus can cleanse the absolute worst of sins and sinners.

BIG TIME SINNERS IN CORINTH The church in Corinth was populated by people who had done some terrible things: fornication, idolatry, adultery, homosexuality, sexual perversion (one man was involved in an incestuous relationship with his step mother – YUK!), theft, drunkenness, greed, and abusiveness. Their sins were horrific and plentiful. Can you relate?

Now listen to what the Bible says about these terrible sinners in Corinth – “But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in the Spirit of our God” (1 Corinthians 6:11).

If you have received Christ as Savior and Lord, let me tell you three things that are true of you: 1.

You have been washed. The blood of Jesus has removed every blot from your sin-stained soul. You are no longer a dirty sinner; you are a dirt-free saint, made as pure and clean as the driven snow!

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You have been sanctified. God has set you apart for His service.

You are in the Lord’s army and have a wonderful assignment to shine for Jesus in a dark a dying world.

Those saved from the worst of sins have the most powerful of testimonies. Such was the case with Paul.

His testimony was this: “If God can save me, the chief of sinners, He can save you too!”

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You have been justified. When God sees you, He does not see a condemned sinner. He sees one who is clothed in the righteousness of Jesus. You don’t have to walk around guilt-ridden, ashamed and condemned. You can walk tall and free because in the Lord’s sight you are justified … and it is just as if you’ve never sinned!

THANK HIM! Listen, my friend, when you feel like the worst of sinners, revisit the truth of God’s Word. Thank the Lord for the cross and the blood that washes you white as snow. By all means, confess and repent of your sins so that all is right with the Lord … but never let the devil beat you into the ground with guilt, shame and the hellish lie that God cannot forgive you.

God is good and loving and READY to forgive, no matter what you have done. So cry out to Him today from a heart of true repentance and godly sorrow. Ask Him to forgive you of that sin that is haunting you with the ghost of guilt … and believe Him for complete and total forgiveness, no matter how heinous your sin may be. If the prodigal son can be forgiven for his sins, so can you!

Jeff Schreve Pastor www.fromhisheart.org jeff@fromhisheart.org

Jeff Schreve is Senior Pastor of FBC Texarkana (www.fbctexarkana.org) and Founder of From His Heart Ministries (www.fromhisheart.org).

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Time for homework and dinner at the table with family. Time for you to come to Oak Creek...

Why is Oak Creek Furniture Different?

Why all the fuss about details?

We have chosen Amish furniture craftsmen who are recognized leaders in the solid wood furniture industry. Amish furniture is made by hand in small Amish wood shops so every piece of furniture receives the same attention to detail. Our Amish handcrafted furniture is built to last.

Because the Amish craftsmen build furniture that your children and grandchildren will be proud to inherit. Come see our Amish-built bedroom furniture and oak dining room furniture.

The selection of the boards and the grade of the hard wood, along with dovetailed drawers, mortise-and-tenon construction and the multi-step finish are all just small parts of the build process that add up to an heirloom quality piece of oak or cherry furniture.

Come see our new E X PA N D E D S H O W R O O M !

Great selection to choose from!

Lasting elegance...

Did you know...

There is no better place to sit for a meal than around Amish dining room furniture. Amish dining room furniture is made for a family to sit around and enjoy not just the meal, but each other’s company, as well.

All of our dining room furniture is sturdy and durable - your family and future generations of your family will be able to sit at and around our dining room furniture for years to come.

That most of the furniture made today uses substitute materials such as particleboard. Because particleboard is made from wood fragments bonded with resin, it is considered an all wood product BUT IT IS NOT solid wood.

Our Amish furniture is made of SOLID Oak, Cherry, Maple, Hickory or Quartersawn Oak.

Polywood Outdoor Furniture...

At Oak Creek Furniture, you will find many different styles of polywood furniture. The material used is water and weather resistant, and most importantly, created from recycled polyethylene.

For this reason, our polywood lawn furniture is considered a green product.

There is no maintenance required, no cracking or splinting, and the polywood material does not promote bacterial growth or mildew. Choose from seven different colors and products such as swings, gliders, benches, deck chairs, table & chair sets, bridges and footrests.

Huge Se le of Glute ction n Free Foods!

Check it out toda y!

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Because your Wedding Day Deserves to be a Celebration Let Dot’s bring the classic look and beauty of wrought iron to compliment the decor of your wedding. Favorites include candelabras, vases and urns.

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Charlene and Mike Carter

CORONARY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT All Other Weight Loss Programs Tag Their Ads with “Results Not Typical.”

“I was a severe diabetic, Our Results Are Typical! could barely walk because

What is CHIP? Former President, Bill Clinton, began this Lifestyle diet after his heart surgery.

The Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) is designed to substantially lower high levels of blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, heartburn, angina and to lessen depression. It facilitates the reversal of narrowed arteries.

Charlene lost 13 pounds in 30 days.

Jackie Pope

of my sore feet. Now walking several MILES daily! I was overweight.

Lost 14 pounds in 30 days and working toward my goal weight.”

-Jackie Pope Larry and Lela Harrison

“It’s never too late to take charge of your health,” say Larry and Lela Harrison of Texarkana. “Our results prove it!”

CHIP is now available in your community!

You too can be

Healthy by

Beginning Cholesterol 167

232 Ratio TC/HDL 5.76

5.40 Triglycerides 154

266 Weight 174

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Ending 111 178 3.58 4.24 89 178 167 166

Difference -56 -54 -2.18 -1.16 -65 -88 -7 -2

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served during the fall schedule! *Pictured, just a few examples of the meals provided.

Fall CHIP 2011 schedule!

First blood draw early morning session September 29, 2011 (Thursday morning 6:00AM-8:00AM) *sessions below will be from 6:30PM in the evening until 8:30PM

Week One: October 3, 4 , 6 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) Week Two: October 10, 11, and 13 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) Week Three: October 17, 18 and 20 (Monday, Tuesday,Thursday) Week Four: October 24, 25, 27 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) Week Five: October 31 (Monday) Last blood draw November 1st, 2011 (Friday morning 6:00AM-8:00 AM) GRADUATION EXERCISES November 7, Monday evening (6:30 PM)

Fees: Alumni - $150.00

Singles - $250.00

Couples - $375.00

Phone: 888-843-9199 Email: TXKCHIP@aol.com Learn More at our website: www.TXKCHIP.com www.alt-mag.com

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Ark-La-Tex Resource

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Air and Heating Central Air 450 S. Kings Highway Texarkana, TX 75501 903.832.1212

Gayle’s 4059 Summerhill Square Texarkana, TX 903.792.0056

Kraus Heating and Air 200 Industrial Blvd.

Nash, TX 903.831.3912

Auto Repair Gary’s Body Shop 2306 Texas Blvd.

Texarkana, TX 903.793.3631

Alterations Bea’s Alterations 2917 N. Stateline Ave. Texarkana, TX 903-792-2955

Banks Guaranty Bond Bank 2202 St. Michael Dr. Texarkana, TX 903.792.8600

Apartments Legacy at Pleasant Grove 5911 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 888.763.2676

Texar Federal Credit Union Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.223.5626

Richmond Oaks Apartments 2815 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.832.6150 Summerhill Woods Apartments 4501 Summerhill Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.793.7888 Westwood Apartments 101 Redwater Rd. Wake Village, TX 903.832.8446 Attire Abby Gayle’s 4012 Summerhill Square Texarkana, TX 903.792.0088

Texarkana First Bank 3601 East 9th St. Texarkana, AR 870.772.0222 615 Sam Houston Dr. New Boston, TX 3625 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.793.6955 Cakes Coldstone Creamery 4228 St. Michael Dr. Texarkana, TX 903.838.2653 Julie’s Deli 4055 Summerhill Sq. Texarkana, TX 903.792.3354 Reception Arts

Becky Risinger Ashdown, AR 870.898.5273 Caterers Culinary Creations Pam Elliott 903.831.4674 Fuzzy’s Tacos 4809 Texas Blvd.

Texarkana, TX 903.791.8226 Julie’s Deli 4055 Summerhill Sq. Texarkana, TX 903.792.3354 Smokey Joe’s BBQ 300 W. New Boston Road Nash, TX 903.223.8227 Wendy’s 4201 Stateline Avenue Texarkana, TX 2902 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 3737 New Boston Road Texarkana, TX 1615 N. Hervey Hope, AR 124 N. Loop Highway 59 Atlanta, TX Wingstop 2700 Richmond Road, Suite 14A1 Texarkana, TX 903.255.0090 4501 N. State Line, No. 106 Texarkana, TX 903.792.9464 Clothing Abby Gayle’s 4012 Summerhill Square Texarkana, TX 903.792.0088 Gayle’s 4059 Summerhill Square Texarkana, TX 903.792.0056 Dry Cleaning Holiday Cleaners Locations throughout Texarkana Area 870.773.4072

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Event Locations Prissy Chrissy Ranch 915 FM 2148 South Texarkana, TX 75501 903.838.6121 www.prissychrissy.com Regional Arts Center Cabe Hall 321 W. 4th Street Texarkana, TX 75501 903.792.8681 www.trahc.org Financial Planner Dustin Stringer Stringer Wealth Management 210 N. Stateline, Suite 204A Texarkana, AR 870.216.0089 Fitness Centers Anytime Fitness Richmond Road 3415 Richmond Road.

Texarkana, TX 75503 903.794.5348 Minton’s Sportsplex 5610 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 903.838.4697 Flooring Lighthouse Flooring 6223 Mall Dr. Nash, TX 903.793.2047 Florists Queen City Floral Highway 59 North Queen City, TX 903.796.2891 Ruth’s Flowers 3501 Texas Bllvd.

Texarkana, TX 903.793.6711 www.ruthsflowers.net Twisted Vines 406 N. Stateline Avenue Texarkana, AR 870-772-2700 Furniture Oak Creek Furniture 8024 West 7th St. Texarkana, TX 903.832.0793

Gifts Dot’s Ace Hardware 3411 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.838.0059

Style Studio Lisa Harris 3201 Kennedy Lane Texarkana, TX 903.223.1719

H&N Floral 7801 N. State Line 5708 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.794.1417 903.832.2000

Home Designs/Remodeling Live Oak Construction PO Box 1325 Nash, TX 903.280.8813

Lane’s Gifts & Collectibles 720 Realtor Ave. Texarkana, AR 870.773.2123 Queen City Floral Highway 59 North Queen City, TX 903.796.2891 Twisted Vines 406 N. Stateline Avenue Texarkana, AR 870-772-2700 Guns and Ammunition P&J Guns Jeff and Pam Cliften 248 E. New Boston Rd. Nash, TX 75569 903.293.4867 Hair Care Headmasters Hair Salon 3703 Mall Drive Texarkana, TX 903.832.6261

Shannon-Lee, LLC Texarkana, TX 75501 903.908.1044 Taylored Home Solutions 2840 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.278.2353 Hospice Dierksen Hospice 6500 N. Summerhill Road, Suite 2B Texarkana, TX 903.793.6350 Hospitals Christus St. Michael Health System 2600 St. Michael Dr. Texarkana, TX 903.614.1000 Health South Rehabilitation 515 West 12th St. Texarkana, TX 903.793.0088

Wadley Hospital 1000 Pine St. Texarkana, TX 903.798.8000 Hotels Clarion Lacross Hotel 5100 N. Stateline Ave. Texarkana, AR 870.774.3521 www.lacrosse-hotel.com Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott 4209 Mall Dr. Texarkana, TX 903.838.1000 Insurance Brian Purtle Allstate Insurance 3301 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.832.5881 Elite Insurance Tammy McDowell 1705 N. Kings Highway Nash, TX 903.794.0000 Farm Bureau Insurance 4140 McKnight Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.838.8707

Greg Cockerell State Farm Insurance 4807 Texas Blvd.

Texarkana, TX 75503 903.793.7502 Kelli Ashbrook State Farm Insurance 3410 Moores Lane Texarkana, TX 75503 903.223.8100 www.kelliashbrook.com Kristi Smith State Farm Insurance 418 Walton Drive Texarkana, TX 903.223.3276 Ron Morrow State Farm Insurance 3306 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 75503 903.832.5505 www.ronmorrowagency.com Jewelers Alexander’s Jewelers 3701 Mall Drive Texarkana, TX 903.832.3557 Blue Isle Expressions 3402 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 903.791.9992 Micah’s Jewelers 2812 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 903.735.2336

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Make-up Gayle’s 4059 Summerhill Square Texarkana, TX 903.792.0056

Physicians Express Care 5483 Summerhill Road Texarkana, TX 75503 903.223.5931

Real Estate Columbia Property Management 4425 Jefferson Avenue #108 Texarkana, AR 71854 870.772.2080

Salon Visage Esthetique Mary Ann Robbins 4506 Summerhill Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.794.4007

Ly Gaylor, M.D. Dermatologist Collom & Carney Clinic 5002 Cowhorn Creek Road Texarkana, TX 75503 903.614.3006

Connie Walker Coldwell Banker United 3001 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 903.277.0100 903.832.2486

Trevor Swanson, D.C. Advanced Spine, Sports & Rehab 4206 Richmond Place Texarkana, TX 903.792.2060 806 West Main St. Atlanta, TX 903.796.2060

Impact Realty Bill and Tracy Spradlin 1200 N. Kings Hwy., Suite 104 Nash, TX 903.748.3186 903.748.2477

Sanctuary Kimberly Parham, M.D. 3502 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 75503 903.334.8661 Medical Equipment Respiratory Solutions 3101 Kennedy Lane, Suite 1000 Texarkana, TX 75503 903.793.2110 Pet Groomer Bows & Tows 254 E. New Boston Rd. Nash, TX 75570 903.223.3647 Photographer Image Forward Photography 200 Heather Dr. Texarkana, TX 75501 903.334.9605 www.imageforwardtxk.com

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Mark Wren, M.D. Physiatrist 3510 Richmond Road, Suite 400 Texarkana, TX 75503 903.831.6275 Vision Source 4401 Morris Lane Texarkana, TX 903.838.9063 Plumbing Central Air/Roto Rooter 450 S. Kings Highway Texarkana, TX 75501 903.832.1212

Teresa Liepman Remax 5120 Summerhill Rd. Texarkana, TX 75503 903.276.9464 Refreshments Bolls Distributing 700 E. Broad St. Texarkana, AR 870.774.9283 Rentals Big Event / Atlas Game Room 2837 New Boston Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.334.7444

Bounce-A-Lot 903.276.2961 www.bounce-a-lot.org Dot’s Rentals 814 N. Robison Road Texarkana, TX 75501 903.792.7011 3413 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.838.0551 Lone Star Amusements 903.949.5802 Twisted Vines 406 N. Stateline Avenue Texarkana, AR 870-772-2700 Restaurants Amigo Juan Mexican Cafe 2004 Hampton Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.794.2300 4301 Morris Lane Texarkana, TX 903.334.6971 1200 N. Hervey Hope, AR 870.777.0006 611 Loop 59 Atlanta, TX 903.796.2400 Coldstone Creamery 4228 St. Michael Dr. Texarkana, TX 903.838.2653

Daddy Dougaloo’s 905 New Boston Road Texarkana, TX 75503 903.791.0172 Dairy Queen Locations throughout Ark-La-Tex Fuzzy’s Tacos 4809 Texas Blvd.

Texarkana, TX 903.791.8226 Golden Corral 3809 Sowell Lane Texarkana, TX 903.334.8399 Ironwood Grill 4312 Moores Lane Texarkana, TX 903.223.4644 Julie’s Deli 4055 Summerhill Sq. Texarkana, TX 903.792.3354 Los Agaves 5100 N. Stateline Ave. Texarkana, AR 870.773.2300 Pop’s Place Highway 67 Texarkana, AR 870.773.4887 Shorty’s Donuts 2729 New Boston Road Texarkana, TX 75501 903.832.6686 Smokey Joe’s BBQ 300 W. New Boston Road Nash, TX 903.223.8227 Tasty Donuts 1443 N. Kings Highway Nash, TX 903.838.0422 Wendy’s 4201 Stateline Avenue Texarkana, TX 2902 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 3737 New Boston Road Texarkana, TX 1615 N. Hervey Hope, AR 124 N. Loop Highway 59 Atlanta, TX Wingstop 2700 Richmond Road, Suite 14A1 Texarkana, TX 903.255.0090 4501 N. State Line, No. 106 Texarkana, TX 903.792.9464 Retirement/Assisted Living Home Cornerstone Retirement Community 4100 Moores Lane Texarkana, TX 903.832.5515

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Spas/Salons All About You Diana Gregory/Lori Campbell 4100 Summerhill Sq. Texarkana, TX 903.792.7775 Salon Visage Esthetique Mary Ann Robbins 4506 Summerhill Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.794.4007 Sanctuary Kimberly Parham, M.D. 3502 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 75503 903.334.8661 Sporting Goods Baits and Blades 3302 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.832.4545 Wedding Attire Bridal Castle 3209 Kennedy Lane Texarkana, TX 903.838.3886 Wedding Coordinators Abracadabra Wedding and Event Planning Debra Mason, Event Coordinator 903.748.4838 damason@cableone.net

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Wedding Favors Pop Pop Shoppe 2011 Mall Drive, Suite B Texarkana, TX 903.793.0209 Wedding Officiant Jeff Taylor 903.733.6347 pgccminister@yahoo.com Wedding Planners Abracadabra Wedding and Event Planning Debra Mason, Event Coordinator 903.748.4838 damason@cableone.net Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Locations Julie’s Deli 4055 Summerhill Sq. Texarkana, TX 903.792.3354 Smokey Joe’s BBQ 300 W. New Boston Road Nash, TX 903.223.8227 Weight Loss All About You Diana Gregory/Lori Campbell 4100 Summerhill Sq. Texarkana, TX 903.792.7775 Richmond Nutrition 3316 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 903.832.0437

WE D DING PL ANNER Use this checklist to help you keep everything organized and ready for your big day! All the details make the difference!

Nine to Twelve Months Before • Announce your engagement.

• Set an initial budget.

• Select a wedding date and time.

• Select and book your ceremony and reception locations.

• Book photographer and videographer.

• Book caterer.

• Book florist.

• Determine who will officiate at the ceremony.

• Set aside blocks of hotel/motel rooms for out-of-town guests.

• Book band or DJ. • Sign up for your church’s premarriage counseling, if required.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Six to Nine Months Before • Start compiling the guest list.

• Select the attendants for your wedding party.

• Purchase the bride’s gown.

• Purchase the groom’s tuxedo.

• Purchase bridesmaids’ dresses.

• Arrange for transportation for the wedding. Limousines, Horse & Carriage, vans, etc.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Four to Six Months Before • Check requirements for blood test and marriage license in your state.

• Select and order the invitations and stationery.

• Make sure all the men’s attire has been ordered.

• Complete the guest lists.

• Send your engagement announcement to the newspaper.

• Finalize honeymoon details.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Two to Four Months Before • Confirm the menu and catering details with the caterer.

• Prepare all maps and directions for the ceremony and reception.

• Select your wedding rings.

• Buy a wedding guest book.

• Set the dates and times with the officiant for the rehearsal.

• Plan the bridesmaids’ luncheon and any other parties.

• Determine your resources for designing and printing the program for the ceremony.

• Arrange the necessary accommodations for out-of-town guests.

• Plan a rehearsal dinner, time and place.

• Confirm the wedding cake details with the baker.

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Six to Eight Weeks Before • Mail invitations and announcements.

• Set appointment with photographer for your formal bridal portrait.

• Select gifts for all your attendants.

• Set appointments with any hairdressers and/or makeup artists.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Four to Six Weeks Before • Decide what your menu is going to be for the reception.

• Buy a gift for the groom.

• Purchase (borrow) all wedding accessories such as the ring pillow, goblets, garter belt, candles, etc.

• Choose the music for your ceremony, first dance, parent dances, and party and give information to band, dj, or other musicians.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Two Weeks Before • Make arrangements to have your wedding gifts moved to your new home.

• Handle business and legal details such as name changes, address changes, etc.

• Get your marriage license and any blood tests which are needed.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------One Week Before • Start packing for your honeymoon.

• Give a final head count to the caterer.

• Delegate responsibilities to reliable individuals on your wedding day.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------One Day Before • Get a manicure or massage to relax yourself.

• Review and rehearse all the details of your participants.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Big Day • Allow yourself plenty of time to get dressed.

• Be sure to eat properly.

• Rest and relax with a good bath.

• Prepare for your hairdresser and makeup appointments.

• Enjoy your wonderful wedding and cherish each and every moment!

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At Lone Star Awards & Graphics, we work hard for our clients, providing them the best designs and offering the best quality and customer service at competitive prices.

Use us once and you’ll never have to go anywhere else!

BACK TO SCHOOL! Lone Star Awards & Graphics proudly provides the finest quality sports apparel available today.

We offer a huge selection of custom athletic uniforms for all sports with a quick delivery, great pricing, and extraordinary customer service. *Stock Items Available

903.334.8881 903.334.8859 (Fax)

What’s Your Passion?

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Cheerleaders, pep squads and of course, all you loyal fans out there can come by today to get the most creative and spirited apparel anywhere! Support your team and show your spirit with the help of Lone Star Awards and Graphics!

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105 Industrial Blvd.

Nash, TX 75569

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We are your local source for: Sublimated Uniforms and Products 3-D Puff Embroidery on Caps We will help you choose your own custom uniform, including sewn twill!

We specialize in Youth Sports! Ask us how we can help you make your team look like pros!

Lone Star Awards & Graphics

Your One Stop Shop for School Spirit and Sports Apparel