Despite a sudden rainstorm that forced their outdoor ceremony indoors, Mariah and Andrew’s Rosemary Ridge wedding in Oklahoma was a beautiful mix of sophistication, rustic elegance, and quirky charm. Melissa Marshall Photography had no trouble at all capturing the excitement and exuberance of this sweet couple, whose enthusiastic first dance and “aww”-worthy couple portraits made our cheeks hurt from smiling! The talented planners at Forever Cole Events helped the couple create a natural, at-home feel by filling the space with candles, succulents, and blush and white roses to complement the deep red and gray color palette. But we must admit that our favorite element of this wedding was the impeccable fashion – from the bride’s intricate Allure lace gown to the bridesmaids’ two-piece blush and cabernet BHLDN ensembles. The Couple:
Mariah and Andrew
The Wedding:
Rosemary Ridge, Stillwater, Oklahoma

The overall style and fashion of our wedding was very important to me. I aimed for a somewhat traditional wardrobe with a modern twist. My favorite parts of my ensemble were the necklace and earrings because of their sentimental value. I was able to collaborate with a talented jeweler in Portland, OR to design these handmade pieces using heirloom diamonds from Andrew?s side of the family. The diamond from my necklace was repurposed from Andrew?s great-grandmother?s wedding ring and the diamonds from my earrings were from his grandmot...