Oklahoma city wedding destinations

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"You know, I’ve been to lots of great weddings, but today may have been the best. The small, ornate chapel – the beautiful music – the sincere words that Paul and Linda wrote themselves. Ladies and gentlemen, we all witnessed something very special."

The largest city in the state, Oklahoma City has something for every prospective bride and groom. According to the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau, the city has a mild climate with an average temperature around 60 degrees Fahrenheit and more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually. Whether its contemporary, historic, or something in between, Oklahoma City has a wedding destination for many types of weddings.

1. Rose Briar Place

   • This charming venue was built specifically to provide couples with an all-inclusive wedding experience. There is a wedding chapel, reception hall, and courtyard. An estimated price list is included on the venue website with quotes for weddings that take place on Friday, Saturday afternoon, and Sundays and for up to 275 guests. Saturday evening weddings cost more. The wedding packages included use of the venue for five-and-a-half hours and a one-hour rehearsal. Some of the items included in the package is a minister, choice of catering package, limousine service, dance floor with DJ, pianist and piano for ceremony, and custom cakes for the bride and the groom. The venue also provides a list of preferred vendors for musicians, photography, videography, and floral arrangements. The preferred vendor costs are not included in the wedding packages.

     Rose Briar Place

     11900 North Council Road

     Oklahoma City, OK 73162

     405-603-7673

     Rosebriarplace.com

   Oklahoma History Center

   • Located across from the state capital building, the Oklahoma History Center sits on 18 acres of land. Its 218,000-square-foot building is home to five galleries that allow visitors to explore Oklahoma's history from past to present. The center offers six locations for couples to choose from for their big day. The Devon Great Hall has hardwood floors and an 80-foot floor-to-ceiling glass atrium with views of the state capitol, and a replica of Wiley Post's Winnie Mae airplane suspended overhead. Other locations include the Chesapeake Events Center, the West Family Hall, the Atrium Bridge, Walter's Plaza, and the East Terrace. The facility fee includes staffing, maintenance, setup, security, and use of audiovisual equipment. On-site catering is preferred, but outside catering is allowed for an additional fee and prior approval. The site can accommodate up to 250 guests.

     Oklahoma History Center

     800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive

     Oklahoma City, OK 73105

     405-522-0745

     Okhistorycenter.org

   The Greens Country Club

   • Couples wishing for a formal wedding location with golf course views should visit this venue. Couples have a choice of an indoor or outdoor ceremony. The venue has a 3,100-square-foot grand ballroom that can be used for the ceremony, reception, or both. The site can accommodate up to 300 guests. Services included in their wedding packages are custom menus, table linens and centerpieces, event planning assistance, and food tasting. The venue has a list of preferred vendors whose fees are separate from the venue's services.

     The Greens Country Club

     13100 Green Valley Drive

     Oklahoma City, OK 73120

     405-751-6266

     Thegreenscc.com

Source: www.ehow.com

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