The Wedded Bliss -March - April 2018

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VOLUME 20 NUMBER 85

FROM THE EDITOR For those of you who are recently engaged or celebrating an anniversary, congratulations! We are excited to be part of planning your special day.

Get inspiration for events of all sizes BEST OF THE BLISS WINNERS (page 28)

and styles while flipping through the pages of The Wedded Bliss magazine.

Discover unique hide-away spots and vintage design elements that will

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Visit TheWeddedBliss.com for more information on East Texas’ top professionals and to get details on submitting your own announcement.

WEDDED BLISS BRIDAL FAIRE (page 32)

Sandra McNeese (903) 576-3783 Sandra@TheWeddedBliss.com PUBLISHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sandra McNeese

THAT’S RIGHT, YOUR MEMORIES CAN START RIGHT HERE!

(903) 576-3783 Info@TheWeddedBliss.com Jim King Photography

Engagement, wedding, anniversary and follow up with a “Where Are They Now” announcement, we cover it all.

Announcement pages also make great gifts and the colorful pages are perfect to share with your family and friends.

PLACE AN ANNOUNCEMENT

ART DIRECTOR Belinda Miles (903) 413-7667 Belinda@TheWeddedBliss.com GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

BROOKE AND BRE BRIDAL GOWNS (page 40)

Belinda Miles Kenia Bryce

SUBMIT AN ANNOUNCEMENT www.theweddedbliss.com or Call 903.576.3783 Lindsay Steele Photography

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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YOUR DAY-DREAM WEDDING (page 48)

Cassandra Key Jennifer Green

©Copyright 2018 by The Wedded Bliss®. All pieces reproduced in this issue are under prior copyright by the creators or by the contractual arrangements with their clients. Nothing shown may be reproduced in any form without obtaining the permission of the creators and any other person or company who may have copyright ownership. The Wedded Bliss® reserves the right to edit any or all submissions as they deem necessary.

Lindsay Steele Photography

contents LONGVIEW SPINE & SPORTS MEDICINE (page 24)

REAL TEXAS WEDDINGS (page 4-17)

NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS

NEW VENDOR HIGHLIGHT

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Ashleigh George + Jacob Cunningham

21 Longview Spine & Sports Medicine

Allison Chambers + Darren Spurgeon

ENGAGEMENT STORIES

Madelon Hays + Garrison Dean

23 Layne Callis + Derick Smith 25 Raegan McCullough + Jake Dickson

Morgan Allen + Michael Wilcox

FEATURES

Bailey Brightwell + Luke Savell Sara McBride + Trey East

Ashton Johnson + Ryan Griffin

Caitlin McBride + Jorge Carillo Amy Grimsley + Justin Llanes

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? 19 Jennifer + Jared Monk

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Best of the Bliss Winners

The Wedded Bliss Bridal Faire

Brooke and Bre Bridal & Prom Your Day-Dream Wedding

LINDSAY STEELE PHOTOGRAPHY

YOUR DAY-DREAM WEDDING (page 48)

WEDDED BLISS BRIDAL FAIRE - BRIDAL SHOW (page 40) Jim King Photography

NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS

ashleigh + jacob

GEORGE

CUNNINGHAM

04 • 22 • 2017

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Cedar Creek Lake | Gun Barrel City, Texas Photography by Three Nails Photography

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all the glitters ______________________________________ FLORIST La Bella Blooms

NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS

bailey + luke

BRIGHTWELL

S AV E L L

11 • 04 • 2017 El Cerrito Lodge | Diana, Texas

Photography by Lindsay Steele Photography

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all the glitters ___________________________________________ CHAIR & TABLE LINENS Tyler Tents & Events FLORIST La Bella Blooms

NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS

allison + darren

CHAMBERS

SPURGEON

10 • 21 • 2017 Miss Mary’s Place | Longview, Texas

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Photography by Photography by Gema

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all the glitters ________________________________________ FLORIST Ann’s Petals

NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS

sara + trey

McBRIDE

EAST

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Photography by Garrett Gill Photography

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LINDSAY STEELE PHOTOGRAPHY

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NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS

madelon + garrison H AY S

DEAN

10 • 14 • 2017 Stone Oak Ranch | Murchison, Texas Photography by Bella Photography

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NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS

ashton + ryan

JOHNSON

GRIFFIN

05 • 20 • 2017

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First Presbyterian Church | Kilgore, Texas Photography by David Cheney Photography

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NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS

morgan + michael ALLEN

WILCOX

12 • 30 • 2017 First Presbyterian Church | Kilgore, Texas

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Photography by Lindsay Steele Photography

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ALLEN

WILCOX

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morgan + michael

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01 • 20 • 2018 The Reserve | Longview, Texas

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Photography by The Magnolia Studio

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all the glitters ____________________________________________

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Brook & Bre Bridal and Prom HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GUESTS Hilton Garden Inn - Longview MUSIC/DJ CMB Music Productions WEDDING SUPPLY RENTALS Pursuing Eden

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amy + justin

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LLANES

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Photography by Jennifer Willard Photographer

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

looking back at heartwarming love stories

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jennifer + jared monk

Jim King Photography

Jared and I got engaged in beautiful Central Park in New York City,

Jared, Mabry and I live in Flint, Texas, and are members of Marvin

New Year's Eve 2016. We have been married one year and four months

United Methodist Church in Tyler. Jared works as a drafter for Klein

now and are enjoying our life together.

Products of Jacksonville and loves to hunt and build beautiful furniture

On August 24, 2017 we welcomed our beautiful daughter Mabry Maree into the world. She is the joy of our lives! Our parents Glenn and Lynan Day of Longview, and Kal and Angie Monk of Quitman are both absolutely over the moon for Mabry

in his spare time. I work as a Media Specialist at Jackson Elementary School in Chapel Hill and spend quality time with my family.

We are so proud of our page in the Wedded Bliss! Our family and friends loved it and we look forward to showing it to Mabry some day!

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Patients can also try the Lifestyle Change weight loss plan, which includes lipotropic injections and appetite-control medication.

On this plan, a patient can lose up to three pounds per week.

“The thing we love most about our work here at Longview Spine and Sports Medicine is the way we get to know our patients as family and watch as they progress through their treatment,” Dr. Randy V. Curtis says. send the patient to physical therapy. Our focus is results driven. Having multiple doctors work on the same patient ensures patients get the best and most advanced medical coverage without overlooking or duplicating tests. This means that medical errors are minimized, unnecessary tests avoided, prescription painkillers reduced, and patients ultimately receive the most complete care.”

History is being made at Longview Spine and Sports Medicine. Patients no longer have to visit several medical clinics to get the health and wellness treatments they need. At Longview Spine and Sports Medicine you'll find everyone under one roof, including chiropractors, medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and rehab therapists that offer health care, physiotherapy, medical testing, medical treatment, and spinal rehabilitation – all of which the body needs to gain and maintain overall good health.

As a multi-integrated clinic, Longview Spine and Sports Medicine can save you time, money, and the endless search for treatment of spinal injuries, knee pain, headaches, low back and neck pain, shoulder injuries, and other joint conditions. The clinic has also started a revolution in the health care industry by offering the promise of Regenerative Medicine and Amniotic Allograft Cell Therapy treatment. “These treatments are being viewed as microbiology’s miracle workers,” says nurse practitioner, Tessa McFarland. “Think of it, being able to regenerate a joint or spinal condition and avoid surgery. This cuttingedge technology is the future of health care.”

Longview Spine and Sports Medicine is also expanding their medical weight loss department and offers plans that accelerate

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HE ASKED, AND SHE SAID

stories that touch the heart and inspire

layne + derick CALLIS

SMITH

03 •18 • 2017 Layne and Derick met in class at the University of Texas at Tyler in January of 2014.

for rings here and there, talked about it, but

Layne said. "So here I am, thinking I worked

ultimately it was his plan!"

myself up for absolutely nothing - I was not 23 getting engaged anytime soon."

If it hadn't been for Derick always asking

As their two year anniversary approached,

Layne for a piece of paper, they probably

Layne started to get an inkling that something

The next day the couple got up to get ready

wouldn't have talked. There was only the

was about to happen. "A girlfriend of mine

for the photoshoot with Derick's brother.

occasional awkward smile and head nod

reached out to me to get our nails done that

Everything was normal, they met Layne's

as they sat down next to each other at the

week, my best friend told me she was going

friend for lunch, then went to the Tyler Rose

beginning of class.

to be in town, Derick's brother (a talented

Garden to do the photoshoot. "I giggle looking

Fast forward to a year later, another class,

photographer) texted me to see if he could

back now because Derick's brother, Dailon, at

another classroom, but this time Derick made

take photos of us that weekend to build his

one point during the day said, 'I can't wait for

a move. He "slid into Layne's DMs" as they call

portfolio, and my sweet Derick 'went off

y'all to be engaged...whenever that is going

it these days (a.k.a. he sent her a message on

the grid' one day for quite a few hours and

to happen!'"

Twitter) asking about her dogs because he

worried me sick. Come to find out he was

It was about an hour later, during the last

had seen her walking them around campus.

meeting with my father to ask his permission

photo of the day that Derick got down on one

to marry me."

knee and asked Layne the easiest question

From then on, Layne started going to

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Derick's baseball games, Derick started taking

On their anniversary night, Derick took

she had ever answered. "Everything about it

Layne on dates, and about two months later

Layne out for a romantic dinner. Halfway

was beyond perfect and I did not think the

they decided to take their relationship to the

through the meal, the couple sitting next to

day could get any better until Derick took

next level and make it official on March 17, 2015.

them got engaged, which naturally brought

me to lunch at my favorite spot. Our parents,

After two years worth of holidays, birthdays,

up the conversation about when it would

siblings, cousins, friends (he had my best

graduations, job changes, a new puppy, and

happen for Layne and Derick. "Derick dodged

friends from Dallas and Lubbock drive in), and

a lot of love and laughter, Derick proposed

the question by telling me that he still hadn't

families were all there waiting to celebrate!

on March 18, 2017. "He had been planning

talked to my parents, didn't know for sure

Perfect ending to a perfect day!"

our proposal for about 4 months, little to my

what ring I liked, and that he had some other

knowledge," Layne said. "We had shopped

stuff to get in line before we got engaged,"

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HE ASKED, AND SHE SAID

stories that touch the heart and inspire

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raegan + jake

McCOLLOUGH

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DICKSON

11 • 19 • 2016 It was November 19th and I was on my way to what I thought was

until after the ring was on my finger (which, by the way, far exceeded

a surprise party for my dad’s work anniversary. My family had me

any ring expectations I had) that I noticed the sound of the camera and

convinced that I should be dressed to impress, as we would be “having

the photographer snapping our special moment. Jake suggested that

our picture taken for the newspaper.” After about a fifteen minute drive,

we go ahead and go to the “surprise dinner for my dad” so we headed

I look up to see that we are stopped at a gazebo with a handsome

a few blocks downtown. Just as I thought my surprise was over, we

man, my handsome man, Jake - standing underneath. My dad, who

opened the door to a romantically lit, private restaurant filled with

was driving at the time, looked back at me as I was stammering and

both of our families and a few of our closest friends. We ate, drank,

trying to figure out the words I needed to ask to get someone to tell

reminisced and celebrated the night away at that small-town restaurant

me what was going on. He smiled and told me “I’m letting you go.

on the square. To say it seemed like a fairy-tale would be far too cliche

Now get out before I change my mind.” Jake opened the door to the

and understated. Jake’s proposal was an incredible start to not only

truck and escorted me towards the gazebo, which I noticed was lit

our journey through wedding planning, but also our journey through

with Christmas lights and surrounded by pink rose petals. My heart

life. Together.

fluttered out of my chest and I haven’t stopped smiling since. It wasn’t

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FLORIST

MUSIC/STRINGS

Evergreen Strings Eleanor Boyd, Lisa Lininger, Thalia Jones and Megan Womack

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GUESTS

Hilton Garden Inn - Tyler

PHOTOGRAPHER

Lindsay Steele Photography Lindsay Steele

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We would like to thank all the voters who participated in the voting process. All of the businesses who took part in the Best of the Bliss are exclusively from East Texas and are all premier bridal vendors.

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Top wedding professionals from across east Texas filled the convention center. From event planners to venues, cake decorators, caterers, music and more, they were on hand to help our future brides with planning and creating their perfect wedding day. Thousands of dollars in prizes were given away to brides whose names were drawn.

Photography by Jim King Photography

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THIS YEAR MARKED THE 9TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WEDDED BLISS BRIDAL FAIRE AT THE MAUDE COBB CONVENTION CENTER IN LONGVIEW

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Brooke and Bre

SOTTERO & MIDGLEY Maxwell Rose

Modeled by Hayley Robertson, this gown is all over lace motifs with a Inessa Jesery material to make this gown the perfect fit to flaire. She is accented with a triple tiered train that is a perfection while saying your vows. The spaghetti straps glide from the V-neckline to crisscross over the back for a perfect finish.

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ALLURE COUTURE C367 Modeled by Elizabeth Bridges.

Statuesque and lovely, this strapless column gown is adorned with a sweep of ruffles at the hem.

WILDERLY by ALLURE Violet

Modeled by Kellen Hendry. For a completely different look with a boho style. Violet is both minimalist with a deco flair and a geometric patterned lace bodice with off the shoulder belle sleeves. To finish she has a chiffon skirt for a complete look for the trendy bride.

MAGGIE SOTTERO

I rma Modeled by Petrina Keppard, this gown has gorgeous lace appliques cascading over the bodice and hemline. Irma is a strapless tulle ballgown featuring a scoop neckline and a soft V-back. A beaded Swarovski crystal belt and an added touch of shimmer to this princess wedding gown.

This beautiful little flower girl, Adrienne, is wearing a dress that can be ordered in many colors; ivory, champagne, blush, red and navy.

For More Information Call (903) 597-7497 • www.BrookeandBreBridal.com

ALLURE COUTURE Style C490 Modeled by Jalicsa Licerio, this incredibly beautiful couture gown has detail to a perfection. This is a fit to flaire lace gown featuring pearls and crystal beading and embroidered appliques creating the illusion of a keyhole back. To complete the look there are satin and crystal buttons cascading all the way down the train!! All your dreams wrapped up in one gown!

L'AMOUR

BY CALLA BLANCHE Modeled by Elizabeth Bridges, this is an off-the-shoulder ball gown with a crystal bodice and a flowy organza skirt, perfect for a romantic "Beauty and the Beast" kind of look!

MAGGIE SOTTERO Chardonnay

Modeled by Halie Huggins, this gown has lace appliquĂŠs accented in pearls and beading adorn the bodice and illusion straps in this gorgeous fit-and-flare wedding dress, featuring a V-neckline, low back, and tulle over Chic organza skirt. Finished with covered buttons over zipper closure.

For More Information Call (903) 597-7497 • www.BrookeandBreBridal.com

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The Wedded Bliss is excited to share highlights from our first fun and fancy alternative bridal faire event - complete with a heartfelt vow renewal, ceremony, and a dinner party reception.

Guests from all over East Texas came to enjoy an afternoon vendor showcase affair. This event was a stunning display of our local vendors working together to create a beautiful outdoor wedding. We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated!

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BED & BREAKFASTS

CABIN RENTALS

The Silver Spur Resort

Starr Hill Lodge

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

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903-729-1009 150 ACR 159 Palestine, Texas The Silver Spur Resort

BRIDAL BOUTIQUES

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Brooke and Bre Bridal & Prom

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

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East Texas Wedding Extravaganza

903-570-0364 Tyler, Texas easttexasweddingevents.com

903-534-1111 6205 S. Broadway Tyler, Texas traditionstyler.com

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

CAKE DESIGNERS

Jack Ryan’s Steakhouse

903-630-7651 102 N. College Ave. Tyler, Texas jackryans.com

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Calavera Cakery

BRIDAL SHOWS

Traditions Restaurant and Catering

903-466-2768 4857 Page Rd. Longview, Texas calaveracakery.com

CHAIR & TABLE LINENS

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Red Hat Rentals

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

CATERERS

903-389-8665

Adalante’ Catering Company

Corner of Oak St. & Hwy. 488 Fairfield, Texas

903-526-3800

903-729-3400

1723 Troup Hwy. Tyler, Texas adalantecatering.com

3210 West Oak St. Palestine, Texas redhatrentals.com

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EVENT INVITATIONS

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2B Imaging & Design

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS LIMOUSINES

FOR GUESTS

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Hilton Garden Inn- Longview

Brosang’s Limousine Service

903-212-3000

903-525-9977 or 903-752-5402

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903-806-2692 2bimaging-design.com

EVENT PLANNERS

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905 East Hawkins Parkway Longview, Texas hgilongview.com

Adalante’ Catering Company

903-526-3800 1723 Troup Hwy. Tyler, Texas adalantecatering.com

FLORISTS

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Ann’s Petals

903-297-7799

Hampton Inn & Suites

by Hilton-Mt. Pleasant

903-572-7100 2504 W. Ferguson Rd. Mt. Pleasant, Texas longview.homewoodsuites.com Hampton Inn and Suites

by Hilton

903-630-7272

2632 Bill Owens Pkwy Longview, Texas annspetals.com

8962 S. Broadway Tyler, Texas tylersouthsuites.com

Garden Style Floral Design

Homewood Suites by Hilton

903-526-0664

903-593-7880

4809 Old Bullard Road, Suite 200 La Plaza Shopping Center Tyler, Texas gardenstylefloraldesign.com

3104 Golden Road Tyler, Texas

La Bella Blooms

220 E. Grande Blvd.

Tyler, Texas tyler.hgi.com

903-452-9511 Longview, Texas labellablooms.com

The Hilton Garden Inn

903-509-1166

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JEWELERS AND CUSTOM JEWELRY DESIGNERS

Longview Spine & Sports Medicine

Jim Bartlett Fine Jewelry

903-753-2322

903-758-4367

2 Doctor Circle Longview, Texas longviewspinedoctors.com

2002 Judson Road Longview, Texas bartlettfinejewelry.com

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

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LUXURY PORTABLE TOILETS

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Elite Restroom Trailers

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MAKE-UP ARTIST

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Betts’ Make-up for Wedding & Special Events

903-517-2498 Tyler, Texas

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MUSIC/BANDS

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The Darrin Morris Band

903-790-4913 darrinmorrisband.com

MUSIC/DJS

PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOBOOTH RENTAL

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Capture POD East Texas

903-576-0639

903-630-7170 111 S. Glenwood Blvd.

Tyler, Texas cmbdjs.com

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evergreenstrings.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS

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2B Imaging & Design

903-806-2692

VIDEOGRAPHERS

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905 East Hawkins Parkway Longview, Texas hgilongview.com

Fresh Focus Films

Miss Mary’s Place

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

WEDDING LOCATION AND EVENT PACKAGES

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Bella Sera Ranch

903-723-0900 286 ACR 1400 Palestine, Texas bellaseraranch.com

2bimaging-design.com Brides Chapel and Event Hall Darkroom Idea Photography

808-445-5866

903-759-7100

Sulphur Springs, Texas darkroomidea.com

4400 W. Marshall Ave. Longview, Texas brideschapel.com

Fresh Focus Films

Castle on the Lake

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

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

1195 Merrills Lake Rd. Longview, Texas dovehollowestate.com Hilton Garden Inn - Longview

Evergreen Strings

903-938-1359

903-239-1867

Longview, Texas capturepodetx.com

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CMB Music Productions

Dove Hollow Estate

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

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

903-212-3000

903-720-7347 or 903-918-6034 1997 FM. Rd. 2011 Longview, Texas missmaryplace.com Savannah’s at Flyin’ H Ranch 903-714-1990 238 CR 319 West Tyler, Texas savannahsevents.com Starr Hill Lodge

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

903-530-4201 stoneoakranch.com The Landing Event Center

903-812-0078 14278 SH 322 N Kilgore, Texas thelandingeventcenter.com The Reserve

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

The Silver Spur Resort

Pursuing Eden

903-420-1400

903-387-0922

13785 State Highway 19 Canton, Texas thesilverspurresort.com

497 Henderson Ln. Longview, Texas pursuingeden.com

Walkers Mill Vineyard and Winery

Red Hat Rentals

903-926-8444

951 N.E. Loop 7 Athens, Texas

13983 FM 449 Hallsville, Texas walkersmill.com

WEDDING SUPPLY RENTALS ......................................................

All American Party and Tent Rentals

903-677-3850

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

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

903-561-2943 or 866-561-2943

Tyler Tents and Events

4917 Old Jacksonville Hwy. Tyler, Texas allamericanpartyandtent.com

5515 State Hwy. 31 W. Tyler, Texas tylertentsandevents.com

WEDDING SUPPLY RENTALS/VINTAGE

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Pursuing Eden

903-387-0922 497 Henderson Ln. Longview, Texas pursuingeden.com Tyler Tents and Events

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

903-200-6744

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