Bride's Dress, Veil, etc
The Bride's dress was a strapless taffeta ball gown with a semi-cathedral train. The gown featured a sweetheart neckline and corsett back with metallic embroidery, beading and Swarovski crystals. She wore a embroidered silk tulle fingertip veil with pearls & Swarovski crystals. Midway through the reception the bride changed to a modern short corset back dress with a whimsical Vicenza Organza tiered skirt edged with Romance Satin. She completed the look with handmade swarovski crystal encrusted heels
Bride's Parents
Freddie Joe & Brenda Boren of Spring, TX
Bride's Grandparents
Ethel Boren and the late Mayo Boren of Pollock, LA
Bride's Employment
Amanda is a high school Algebra II teacher in Broken Arrow, OK
Groom's Parents
Roy and Janice Mayhew of Van Buren, AR
Groom's Grandparents
Mary Lou Ray and the late Melvin Ray of Van Buren, AR the late BJ and Katherine Mayhew of Rudy, AR
Groom's Employment
Joe is a Mechanical Engineer for Matrix Services in Catoosa, OK
Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids
Erin Kisseberth of Spring, TX friend of the bride and Matron of Honor. Jordan Creps of Spring, TX friend of the bride and bridesmaid. Laura Payne of Spring, TX friend of the bride and bridesmaid.
Best Man and Groomsmen
Clint Wagnon of Van Buren, AR Best man and friend of the groom. Dustin Leaky of Denison, TX groomsman and friend of the groom. Colin Pearson of Cypress, TX groomsman and friend of the groom
Additional Wedding Party Members
Flowergirls were Emma Futrell, cousin of the bride, Marisa Bardwell, cousin of the bride, and Kylie Barnhart, friend of the bride. Ring bearer was Nicholas Bardwell, cousin of the bride. The Ushers were Joshua Jenkins,cousin of the groom, Colby Boren, brother of the bride & Stewart Harwell, friend of the groom. Jessica Heim. cousin of the bride, attended the time capsule and guest book and was assisted by Abby Barnhart, friend of the bride.
Reception
The guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the patio with wine, beer and passed hor D'oeuvres. They moved inside to the ballroom for a seated dinner featuring Ceasar salad, Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sweet Onions and Mediterranean Chicken with Feta Cheese and Sundried Tomatoes. The meal was served with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus and freshly baked bread. The Bride's cake was five sculpted tiers,of Cinnamon vanilla cake with chocolate hazelnut filling and vanilla buttercream icing. It was adorned with dozens of handmade sugar flowers, gold metallic dust and elible glitter. The groom's chocolate cake with caramel filling was a 3-D replica of his Toyota 4-runner with a mini bride and groom inside. The guests were treated to an open bar featuring specialty drinks designed by the couple. As a late night treat, the guests enjoyed an extravagent candy buffet, a gourmet coffee bar and a cookie buffet with chocolate milk. The Bride surprised the groom with a special "Razorback" football to put her garter around and toss to the eager single men. As the evening came to an end, the couple made their way through rows of sparklers and escaped in a vintage Rolls Royce. The newly-weds enjoyed a week on the French Polynesian island of Bora Bora.
Wedding Info October 13, 2012 Chateau Polonez Houston, TX About Joseph Ray Van Buren, AR Hometown Claremore, OK Residence Mechanical Engineeer Occupation About Amanda Danielle Spring, TX Hometown Claremore, OK Residence High School Algebra 2 teacher Occupation Joseph Ray's Parents Roy and Janice Mayhew Amanda Danielle's Parents Freddie Joe and Brenda Boren Joseph Ray's Attendants Erin Kisseberth Matron of honor Laura Payne and Jordan Creps Bridesmaids Amanda Danielle's Attendants Clint Wagnon Best man Dustin Leaky and Colin Pearson Groomsmen Flower girl Emma Futrell, Marisa Bardwell and Kylie Barnhart Ring bearer Nicholas Bardwell