Robert + Caroline’s Oklahoma Hall of Fame Wedding

Robert and Caroline were married at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in September. The most romantic outdoor venue.

The building is the old Mid-Continent Life Insurance building, finished in 1927 by Solomon Layton, who put up half the landmarks in this state. Neo-Classical, columns inside and out, marble floors, staircases that were built for exactly this. It is on the National Register, and it is one of those places where you can stand almost anywhere and find something.

Caroline got ready at The Fordson Hotel downtown Oklahoma City. My favorite part of this was Caroline & Robert’s first look in Mary Eddy’s bar with the epic green and blue wallpaper and art on the walls.

Her dress was from Neiman Marcus, satin, square neck, with a bow at the back that she could not have picked better. And once you notice the bow you start seeing it everywhere. It was on her shoes. It was on top of the cake. Nobody announced it, it was just there, all day.

After their first look we headed to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame where we stayed for the rest of the day. Caroline and Robert wanted a pretty non traditional timeline focused more on the in between moments coming together so nicely for that editorial feel they were wanting. Bridal party photos, family photos, and a few bride and groom portraits in and around the building before ceremony.

Emmaline Rose Floral kept everything green and white and whimsical and classy to fit Robert & Caroline to a T.

The ceremony was in the Edith Kinney Gaylord Garden, columns and ivy on one side, and then a black and white checkered dance floor went down under string lights and that was the rest of the night. Kam’s Kookery served dinner, green napkins on white plates. Amy Cakes made the cake. Souled Out played.

Robert and Caroline are two of the most confident and classy people I have ever met. They knew how to throw a good party and who to have on their side to make that happen. They loved each other fiercely and enjoyed the night to the fullest.

Some of the film shots from this wedding were my favorite. The double exposure Holga 120mm film shot of Caroline holding her purse, the detail shot of florals and napkins on the bar, the bride and groom cutting the cake. So much raw realness and emotion in those shots.

Robert and Caroline, thank you for having me.

Robert + Caroline’s Vendors

Photographer: Madison Ifland Photography
Venue: Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum
Planner: Brooke McDowell
Florist: Emmaline Rose Floral
Catering: Kam’s Kookery
Cake: Amy Cakes
Rentals: Mood Events
Dress: Neiman Marcus
Suits: Allton’s Clothing for Men
Hair: Jessica Melton
Makeup: Natasha Welch
Music: Souled Out
Invitations: Minted

Backlight portrait of bride and groom in veil with bow detail on Neiman Marcus dress at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Close-up detail of wedding guest book and green linen napkins on reception table with white floral arrangement by Emmaline Rose Floral.
Bride and groom kissing inside bridal suite with green patterned wallpaper at historic Oklahoma Hall of Fame venue.
Bride posing in indoor doorway with cathedral veil framing square-neck satin gown at Gaylord-Pickens Museum venue.
Bride and groom cutting multi-tiered white wedding cake by Amy Cakes with champagne bottle during evening reception at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Bride's satin heels with oversized bows sitting in sunlight next to ring dish and white rose floral arrangement at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Wedding reception place setting with green linen napkin, place card, and white floral centerpieces by Emmaline Rose Floral.
Black and white photo of bride applying makeup with wedding dress hanging near window in bridal suite at Gaylord-Pickens Museum.
Close-up detail of groom adjusting black bowtie in black tie attire at Oklahoma Hall of Fame wedding.
Bride and groom kissing inside marble hallway with columns at historic Oklahoma Hall of Fame venue.
Bride in square-neck satin Neiman Marcus wedding gown smiling with her father in tuxedo before ceremony at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Wedding guests mingling during outdoor evening reception near black-and-white checkered dance floor and string lights at Gaylord-Pickens Museum in Oklahoma City.
Bride in satin Neiman Marcus wedding gown with back bow detail walking outside Gaylord-Pickens Museum venue in Oklahoma City.
Detail of bride holding white floral bouquet with Pearl veil and satin dress back bow detail.
Bride in satin Neiman Marcus wedding dress with oversized back bow standing outside historic Oklahoma Hall of Fame building with grand stone columns.
Groom in black bowtie kissing bride on the cheek outdoors at Gaylord-Pickens Museum venue in Oklahoma City.
Bride and groom leaning in for a kiss framed by golden sunlight between stone columns at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Smiling bride and groom in black tie attire posing together on a black-and-white checkered dance floor during outdoor garden reception at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Bride and groom enjoying a slice of multi-tiered white wedding cake with bow detail by Amy Cakes at Oklahoma Hall of Fame reception.
Black and white photo of multi-tiered wedding cake by Amy Cakes adorned with satin bow detail at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Smiling bride and groom in black tie attire posing outdoors together beside car at Gaylord-Pickens Museum in Oklahoma City.
Candid black and white photograph of bride and groom laughing while dancing on checkered dance floor under string lights at Gaylord-Pickens Museum.
Black and white photo of wedding guests dancing with hands in the air during outdoor reception at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Bride and groom kissing on stone steps framed by columns during outdoor ceremony at Gaylord-Pickens Museum venue.
Bride smiling in green patterned wallpaper bridal suite holding hands with groom at historic Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Groom holding bride in a dip kiss under string lights during outdoor evening wedding reception at Gaylord-Pickens Museum in Oklahoma City.
Bride and groom dancing hand-in-hand on black-and-white checkered dance floor during evening reception at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Black and white candid photo of bride and groom walking hand-in-hand outside Gaylord-Pickens Museum venue in Oklahoma City.
Backlit portrait of groom looking at bride wearing square-neck dress with pearl wedding veil at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Bride and groom posing together in front of stone columns in golden hour light at historic Oklahoma Hall of Fame venue.
Black and white portrait of bride adjusting veil framing square-neck Neiman Marcus dress at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Bride in square-neck satin Neiman Marcus wedding gown with bow detail sitting with groom on indoor bench at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Wedding stationer flat lay with invitation suite, printed fan, ring dish, and green wax seal at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Outdoor reception setup with floral arrangements on stone staircase railing at Gaylord-Pickens Museum in Oklahoma City.
Long outdoor reception tables with white linens, green napkins, and white floral centerpieces set in garden courtyard at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Bride in square-neck wedding gown applying perfume in bridal suite at Gaylord-Pickens Museum venue.
Bride and groom smiling together outdoors during wedding portraits at Gaylord-Pickens Museum in Oklahoma City.
Bride over her shoulder looking back at groom in green wallpaper bridal suite at Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Bride in square-neck satin Neiman Marcus wedding gown posing in green wallpaper bridal suite at Gaylord-Pickens Museum.
Bride and groom standing outdoors during wedding portraits at Gaylord-Pickens Museum in Oklahoma City.

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