The Wedded Bliss Sept/Oct 2018

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33 NORTHEAST TEXAS ANNOUNCEMENTS

4...................... .Jody Duke + Chester Reed Wertz 5...................... .Crystal Zapata + Daniel Carbajal 6...................... .Mary Catherine Damon + Ryan Alford 8...................... .Kelsi Hudson + Leighton Jahr 10................... .Jesi Danna + Seth Cashion 11................... .Evan Molnar + Matt Farina 12................... .Brittany Thistle + Aaron Leonard 13................... .Brandi Whittle + Dereck Yagle 15................... .Zoe Phipps + Jacob Cashwell 16................... .Kayleigh Beggs + Clay Pierce 17................... .Kayla Morris + Kobe Doolittle 18................... .Kimberly Reagh + Mark Bruce 19................... .Cassandra Meissiner + Braden Karnes 20................... .Samantha Smelley + Chance Asquith 22................... .Leslie Hodges + Dicki McFarland 25................... .Dorothy Swanson + Kendon Womack 26................... .Brittney Flores + David Loe 29................... .Collandra Bell + Jarred Allison 31................... .Angelina Mitchell + Brayden Hunt

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ENGAGEMENT STORIES

37................... .Jerica McGraw + Korey Hankins 38................... .Lori Penny + David Fountain FEATURES

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05 • 19 • 2018 The Summit Club | Longview, Texas

Photography by Farrah Nichole Photography

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05 • 05 • 2018 The Dunlavy | Houston, Texas

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06 • 02 • 2018

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04 • 21 • 2018 Starr Hill Lodge | Palestine, Texas

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Vendor Highlights MILLER'S POINT

BY CASSANDRA KEY | TORI ALVERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

The store offers everything from shirts, blazers, and outerwear

play a role in making that vision come to life with ease when it comes to choosing the men’s attire,” says Hagan.

No matter what you're shopping for, whether it's a tux and tie or a stylish new dog collar (yes, they do sell them!), Miller's Point

welcomes everyone into their doors and prides themselves on 33 fostering relationships with each of their customers. They have cultivated an environment where people feel comfortable and leave feeling confident regardless of what they came in for. It’s about creating an experience, not selling a product. Clients will always be treated with the utmost respect. “We believe in our products and take pride in the integrity of everything we stand for. We will go to great lengths to make sure client’s needs are met in a way that is comfortable and suitable for them,” Bo says.

“We want our customers to feel like family when they walk out the door.”

to cufflinks, key fobs, and pocket squares. They also offer tuxedo

Miller's Point has two brick and mortar stores, as well as an

rentals for the groom and groomsmen, trendy and unique neckwear,

online presence and is quickly becoming a household Southern

and a personalized experience for every couple. Hagan Patterson,

name. Future wedded couples are always welcome to stop by the

Tyler Store Manager, says that their main goal is to make the

stores, as there is no set time for booking, but they do suggest

shopping experience as easy and seamless as possible, so that the

reserving attire two to three weeks before the wedding.

bride and groom are confident that their needs are met. “Our team

Whatever you're planning for – whether it be a wedding, an

truly understands the wedding vision and we know how much

office party, or a weekend hunt with your furry friend – Miller's

goes into that vision for each couple. A wedding should be one

Point has what you need to look and feel your best. Now that's a

of the happiest days of a couple’s life and our hope is that we can

point well taken!

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From Monday at the office to a weekend near the river, Miller's Point has your attire covered. This Southern men’s lifestyle brand boasts high quality, fashion and durability at a moderate price. Their stores were created and strategically placed to meet a need for an upscale men’s clothier in East Texas. They cater to brand conscious young professional males and the women who shop for them, and they pride themselves on Southern hospitality and creating an unmatched customer experience. “Our goal is for our customers to leave our stores feeling confident and pleased with their investment,” says Bo Miller, CEO for Miller's Point.

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VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS

Farrah

Nichole's

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career

range

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photographic

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Farrah's love for people and what she does

officially began in 2012 when she bought her

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stretches far beyond the camera. From the

first professional camera and decided she

day coverage, and more. “Farrah Nichole

day you meet Farrah to the day she delivers

not only wanted to document other people's

Photography is without the limitations of a

the wedding album, she is in constant

special moments, but her own. “At that time,

studio - it’s so much more.

contact, answering questions you may have,

I was a mother to a four year old and I wanted to capture every single moment to preserve the precious, unguarded milestones of her growing.”

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“I instantly knew that I loved the challenge, the whirlwind that each wedding is, which keeps me invigorated with what I do.” And as much as she loved shooting weddings, she fell even more in love with the couples, gaining clients as well as friends. “I love

getting to know you and your significant

“I STRIVE FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY TO BE UNIQUE IN ITSELF AND I WANT TO CAPTURE EVERY ASPECT OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.”

getting to witness people falling in love and

other. “There is much more to your forever

day then me simply being your photographer 35 or videographer, I recognize just how important it is not to miss those precious, unguarded moments in a person’s life, and I will take the time to capture these.” Farrah offers a timeline helper to help couples get organized, a wedding questionnaire to help her learn more about your wedding day, and she digs deep to find what it is you really desire for your special day.

Farrah Nichole Photography books up to two years in advance and offers photo packages as well as prints, gallery canvas,

seeing the pure joy on their faces as I gift

Every shoot with me is designed to be an

them memories that will last a lifetime. It's

event in itself, with expressions, emotions and

When working with Farrah, you can not

truly special to be able to capture a love

personalities being captured spontaneously

only rest assured that she has your back, but

story, from the engagement to the bridals to

in natural light. There is no posing for the

that it is her joyful intent to give you the gift

the wedding day and beyond.”

camera with forced smiles. I prefer to capture

of memories you can cherish and share for

people as they really are, in moments of joy,

generations to come.

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HE ASKED, AND SHE SAID

stories that touch the heart and inspire

2018. I had gotten my nails done that day (and all my girls said AMEN!), with some

Taco Tuesday/game night, but little did we know that it would be the beginning of such a crazy, yet beautiful ride.

That year, we dated for a few short months from September 1 – November 21. Korey had ventured off to Columbus to attend Texas

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McGRAW

HANKINS

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of my sisters, my mom, and my boss (who doubles as a super close friend of mine). We had a ladies' bible study that night, so I just assumed that we were enjoying our girls' night out. I had NO idea that they were all helping Korey with his master plan! After we got home from the bible study, I walked

Bible Institute, which was about 5 hours away from where I lived. The distance was

worked as a special needs aid at a school

around the back of our house and saw the

definitely tough for our new relationship

nearby, and was active at The Way Bible

love of my life standing across the deck,

and we ended up parting ways. After we

Church (where he is now the Youth Pastor)

which was lined in lights and sunflowers -

broke up, we didn't stay in contact much at

here in Sulphur Springs, TX. I had a full-time

my favorite! His perfect plan went, well,

all. During our time apart, there was much

job and attempted to keep up my social

perfectly! I said “YES!” and it’s been a

that we accomplished and grew through

status. Truthfully, we both had very different

whirlwind since. We’re more than excited

individually that made us into the people we

outlooks on life during this time.

and I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life

are today. Korey went through bible school,

I can easily say that we took the long way around when it came to crossing paths again. We finally got back in touch at the end of 2017 after a very hard year on my end. I decided to start attending church with Korey. I didn't want to admit it to other people at the time, but I needed Korey (and Jesus) more than I could have ever imagined.

It wasn't but five months after we started dating again when that sweet man of mine decided that it was time to ask those four beautiful words that every girl dreams of hearing: “Will you marry me?” on June 14,

with my forever love!

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Korey and I first met mid-June in 2015 at a mutual friend's apartment. It was a casual

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stories that touch the heart and inspire

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My fiance David Fountain and I

David took me through the fence

have been together for four and a

into the front yard and stopped before

half years. Our path to engagement

the steps of the cabin. He then turned

started during high school when

toward me, the sunset over the hills,

I would take him along the back

and tells me how beautiful it is and

roads of my childhood home. During

touches my cheek. He then got down

our trips, there was this place that

on one knee and asked me to marry

always stood out to us called the 6

him!

Mile Hill (six miles to the top) and

I was so surprised and happy!

we loved to stop and admire it. After

David took me into the cabin and

a few years, David enlisted in the

there was this gorgeous meal (my

U.S. Army, and after six months of

favorite: salmon and crab cakes) on

training he was shipped overseas

this beautiful candlelight table! There

to South Korea. We didn’t get to see

were flowers everywhere and our

each other for nine months. He came

favorite artist, Frank Sinatra, played

home on leave for Christmas on

from a speaker. I came to find out

December 20th and it was truly one

later that David's mother and my best

of the happiest days of my life. The

friend set up everything and cooked,

homecoming makes the goodbyes SO worth it!

The next morning we spent the day

laughing

and

cooking

and

catching up! He told me that his dad

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PENNY F O U N TA I N 05 •18 • 2019

wanted to take family pictures and

which made it all the more special.

It was the most gorgeous night.

David took my hand to show me my ring; he had it custom made and placed my late mother's wedding ring diamond in the center. If you have

wanted David to be in his dress blues. He

David's dad jumped out of the car and

ever lost someone, you can only imagine

said that his dad was interested in buying

said that he forgot something in town

how precious a gift like this is. He had the

some land too and he wanted to stop by

and needed to go back, but that David

inside engraved, “You are my home.”

and show us on the way. We started driving

and I should take a look inside the cabin.

The thought he put into every detail was

to 6 Mile Hill around sundown and pulled

Normally, I would be a little suspicious, but

the most precious thing anyone has done

up to this beautiful cabin decorated with

it had been such an emotional 24 hours that

for me. I love him with all my heart and

Christmas garland.

I was a little thrown off!

can’t wait to be his wife!

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TYLER, TEXAS Possibly A Perfect Wedding Destination

BY JOYCE CRAWFORD

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Charming brick streets. Crystalclear lakes. Tall green trees. Gently rolling hills. Manicured parks. Gardens made to inspire. Tyler, Texas has something special for everyone, including the bride-to-be. There are over 40 fine event venues within a 30mile radius of Tyler. On Saturday, November 10, venue and wedding professionals from East Texas will be promoting Tyler as your perfect wedding destination on the brick streets of Downtown.

This beautiful studio features hundred-yearold brick walls and 13-foot ceilings making it a fun, artistic, and versatile space perfect for smaller, more intimate weddings.

Callynth plans to create a beautiful photostory setup, no doubt highlighting yet another great space to rent in downtown Tyler.

Next stop, Moss Flower Shop to experience a be caterers with samples, venue and hotel specials, music, DJ’s, photo booths, and lots of fun and games from merchants with products or services that the bride will

Visit Tyler, an organization dedicated to

desire for her wedding.

Tyler has a variety of wedding venues

promoting Tyler to visitors, will sponsor

that are ready to delight the bride-to-be with

the "Bridal Expo on the Bricks" during the

their unique styles, breathtaking appeal and

November "Hit the Bricks" event, November

affordable rates. Compared to major city

10th, downtown on the square.

venues, Tyler venues are reasonably priced.

creative and unique floral studio destination.

View examples of beautiful arrangements, as well as their collection of vintage rental inventory. They will also be decorating the stage area for the Bridal Fashion Show at Liberty Hall.

Hotels in Tyler, like Staybridge Suites, are offering special rates for those coming from out of town to attend the Bridal Expo.

Folks who are already married can take

The "Bridal Expo on the Bricks" will feature

part in a "Rekindling Workshop" offered by

East Texas venues and businesses dedicated

Vow Family Champions. The workshop will

to making your wedding day dreams come

be held at Liberty Hall with a "Vow Renewal"

true. More than 50 exhibitors will be set up

at 4pm. Prizes and special offers will be

under tents and inside businesses on the

available to commemorate this unique

square from 11am-3pm. This event is free

celebration.

to the public. Purchase a ticket for a chance

To finish off the special day, consider the

to win one of our many prizes offered by

"Dinner on the Bricks" event that evening!

the exhibitors during the event. The ticket

Dine seated on the bricks of Broadway at

will also be used for entry into Liberty Hall

an elegantly dressed long table with 150

at 3pm for the Grand Prize Presentation

Take a tour of Jack Ryan’s Steakhouse,

guests. You will enjoy a chef-prepared meal

and Bridal Fashion Show presented by

the new premier wedding venue downtown.

with live music. Tickets are going fast, visit

Brooke and Bre Bridal & Prom Boutique.

Enjoy a champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres

the "Dinner on the Bricks" Facebook page

Online ticket sales are currently available at

while considering them to host your special

to attend.

www.easttexasweddingevents.com.

day. After the tour, a shuttle bus, provided

For tickets and more information about

We are excited to help every bride-to-be

by Ellison’s Classic Coach, will take you to

the "Bridal Expo on the Bricks" and the "Vow

that lives out of town, and locally, meet many

visit the Goodman-LeGrand House to see a

Renewal" visit: easttexasweddingevents.com,

wonderful business and venue exhibitors

beautifully staged wedding setup.

all in one location. This inaugural event on

Step back onto the shuttle and travel to

the square will include food trucks, travel

Callynth Photography Studio, located in the

agencies, and cake decorators. There will

heart of Tyler, downtown on the square.

or head to East Texas Wedding Extravaganza Facebook page.

TEXAS

Adalante’ Catering Company

Never Ordinary, Always Exciting

www. AdalanteCatering .com Green Acres Shopping Center, Tyler • (903)526-3800

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Brooke and Bre

TYLER, TEXAS 75701

Enjoy Classic Elegance with a Modern Twist Catering available for on- and off-site events Fully Customizable Menu / No Room Fee

www.jackryans.com

5515 STATE HWY 31 W.

•

TYLER, TEXAS 75709

903.200.6744

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PREMIUM DJ & LIGHTING SERVICES

(903 )980-1532

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FAMILY OR ROMANTIC GET-AWAYS

calavera cakery JENNIFER PHILLIPS DESIGNS

McCann Photography

903.729.1009

artistry in bloom

fresh focus films

cinematic wedding films & photography international award winning filmm akers bryan, selena & kara jefferies

freshfocusfilms.com

Hayley Hall Photography

Andrea Gatlin-Atkins, Owner • 903.297.7799

now offering our attended photo booth

2632 Bill Owens Parkway • Longview • www.AnnsPetals.com

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ENTRY FEE: FREE to all photographers.

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WINNING ENTRY: We will select a winner before each publication. The winning photo will be chosen based on creativity, quality and effectiveness in expressing the time of year the issues are published.

DEADLINE DEC. 1, 2018 FOR JAN/FEB 2019 ISSUE

thank you

For Info on How to Submit Your Photo Contact TheWedded Bliss Magazine at

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for sharing your very best work to help create a beautiful magazine for the brides of Northeast Texas.

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Preferred Vendors Guide BAKERY

CAKE DESIGNERS

EVENT PLANNERS

FRESH by Brookshires

Calavera Cakery

Adalante’ Catering Company

903-747-3503 Bakery 903-747-3512 Catering 903-747-3511 Flowers

903-466-2768

903-526-3800

4857 Page Rd. Longview, Texas calaveracakery.com

1723 Troup Hwy. Tyler, Texas adalantecatering.com

CATERERS

FLORISTS

Adalante’ Catering Company

Ann’s Petals

903-526-3800

903-297-7799

1723 Troup Hwy. Tyler, Texas adalantecatering.com

2632 Bill Owens Pkwy Longview, Texas annspetals.com

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6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy. Tyler, Texas freshbybrookshires.com

BED & BREAKFASTS

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The Silver Spur Resort

903-420-1400

BRIDAL BOUTIQUES

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Brooke & Bre Bridal and Prom

903-597-7497 3333 Troup Hwy. Tyler, Texas brookeandbrebridal.com

BRIDAL SHOWS

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East Texas Wedding Extravaganza

903-570-0364 Tyler, Texas easttexasweddingevents.com

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CHAIR & TABLE LINENS

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Red Hat Rentals

903-677-3850 951 N.E. Loop 7 Athens, Texas

903-389-8665 Corner of Oak St. & Hwy. 488 Fairfield, Texas

903-729-3400 3210 West Oak St. Palestine, Texas redhatrentals.com

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La Bella Blooms

903-452-9511 Longview, Texas LaBellablooms.com FRESH by Brookshires

903-747-3503 Bakery 903-747-3512 Catering 903-747-3511 Flowers 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy. Tyler, Texas freshbybrookshires.com

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

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EVENT INVITATIONS

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Longview Spine & Sports Medicine

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2B Imaging & Design

903-753-2322

Starr Hill Lodge

903-806-2692

903-729-1009

2bimaging-design.com

CABIN RENTALS

150 ACR 159 Palestine, Texas The Silver Spur Resort

903-420-1400 13785 State Highway 19 Canton, Texas thesilverspurresort.com

2 Doctor Circle Longview, Texas longviewspinedoctors.com

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13785 State Highway 19 Canton, Texas thesilverspurresort.com

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Preferred Vendors Guide HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS

LIMOUSINES & SHUTTLE BUSES

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Evans World Travel

Brosang’s Limousine Service

2B Imaging & Design

903-663-2525

903-525-9977 or 903-752-5402

903-806-2692

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913 West Loop 281 Suite 204 Longview, Texas evansworldtravel.com

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3333 Troup Hwy. Tyler, Texas brosangslimousine.com

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS LUXURY PORTABLE

FOR GUESTS

TOILETS

Hilton Garden Inn- Longview

Elite Restroom Trailers

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903-212-3000 905 East Hawkins Parkway Longview, Texas hgilongview.com Hampton Inn & Suites

by Hilton-Mt. Pleasant

903-572-7100 2504 W. Ferguson Rd. Mt. Pleasant, Texas

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903-752-0512 Lindale, Texas eliterestroomtrailers.com

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2bimaging-design.com Farrah Nichole Photography

903-445-2241 Longview, Texas farrahnicholephotography.com Fresh Focus Films

903-831-6837 or 903-276-4432 5002 Woodgate Dr. Texarkana, Texas freshfocusfilms.com

MUSIC/DJ's

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Heart, Light & Sound

903-980-1532 Flint, Texas heartlightsound.com

Lindsay Steele Photography

903-746-2759 107 E. Tyler Ave. Longview, Texas lindsaysteelephotography.com

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JEWELERS AND CUSTOM JEWELRY DESIGNERS

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MUSIC/STRINGS

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PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOBOOTH RENTAL

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Capture POD East Texas

Jim Bartlett Fine Jewelry

Evergreen Strings

903-576-0639

903-758-4367

903-938-1359

2002 Judson Road Longview, Texas bartlettfinejewelry.com

evergreenstrings.com

Longview, Texas capturepodetx.com

Murphey The Jeweler

903-592-4711 Times Square Shopping Center 5201 South Broadway Avenue Tyler, Texas murpheythejeweler.com

Preferred Vendors Guide TUXEDOS

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Wedding Location & Event Packages continued...

Millers Point

Hilton Garden Inn- Longview

903-630-7285 4485 Old Bullard Rd. Tyler, Texas

903-212-3000 905 East Hawkins Parkway Longview, Texas hgilongview.com

WEDDING SUPPLY RENTALS

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All American Party and Tent Rentals

903-561-2943 or 866-561-2943

203 East Main St. Nacogdoches, Texas millerspoint.com

Miss Mary’s Place

4917 Old Jacksonville Hwy. Tyler, Texas allamericanpartyandtent.com

903-720-7347 or 903-918-6034

Red Hat Rentals

VIDEOGRAPHERS

1997 FM. Rd. 2011 Longview, Texas missmaryplace.com

936-462-1515

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903-831-6837 or 903-276-4432 5002 Woodgate Dr. Texarkana, Texas freshfocusfilms.com

Starr Hill Lodge

903-729-1009 150 ACR 159 Palestine, Texas Stone Oak Ranch

903-530-4201

WEDDING LOCATION AND EVENT PACKAGES

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Bella Sera Ranch

903-723-0900 286 ACR 1400 Palestine, Texas bellaseraranch.com Castle on the Lake

903-721-3593 9110 US Hwy. 79 W. Jacksonville, Texas jacksonvillecastle.com Charleston Sky

903-303-2711 4274 FM 895 Cooper, Texas charlestonsky.com

stoneoakranch.com The Reserve

903-663-7650 or 903-431-3496 7725 Hwy. 259 Longview, Texas bookthereserve.com The Silver Spur Resort

903-420-1400 13785 State Highway 19 Canton, Texas thesilverspurresort.com Venue 31

903-489-0411 12001 State Hwy 31 West Malakoff, Texas venue31events.com

951 N.E. Loop 7 Athens, Texas

903-389-8665 Corner of Oak St. & Hwy. 488 Fairfield, Texas

903-729-3400 3210 West Oak St. Palestine, Texas redhatrentals.com Tyler Tents and Events

903-200-6744 5515 State Hwy. 31 W. Tyler, Texas tylertentsandevents.com

WEDDING SUPPLY RENTALS/VINTAGE

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Tyler Tents and Events

903-200-6744 5515 State Hwy. 31 W. Tyler, Texas tylertentsandevents.com

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