Kelsey & Will Wedding Rehersal & Dinner, May 23, 2015

This posting is dedicated to Will and Kelsey.

Upon arrival at Jamie and Steve's home we were greeted with a variety of signs making us feel welcome and to come on in and make ourselves at home.

Welcome

Welcome

One Day To Go

Coffee

Help Your Self

As this very special weekend approached all of us were keeping an eye and ear on the local news and weather because the weather has had all our attentions the last few days. The many outbreaks of tornado's, heavy rain, hail and flooding has had us all on edge. Now as we approach the morning of May 23, 2015 we do so with much anticipation and at the same time worry as to what the weather is going to be today and tomorrow. Today's wedding rehearsal is at 10:00 A. M. at the Dresser Mansion, 235 West 18th, Tulsa, OK. Since the wedding is planned for out side in the courtyard of the Dresser Mansion the rehearsal will be conducted outside where everything is all set up and ready to go. But and that is a big but the weather is looking more and more like it will be rain at the time of the wedding so to be on the safe side they will also do a rehearsal on the inside.


First lets learn a little about the Dresser Mansion. Carl Dresser was an oil man. It was designed by New York City architect Albert Joseph Bodker, the Carl K. Dresser House is a multi-story, stucco dwelling. It was constructed in 1919-1920, the house is an excellent representation of the Spanish Eclectic style in Tulsa. Located south of downtown Tulsa, the Dresser House is located in the historic Riverview neighborhood and was historically one of two houses on the block. Originally an exclusive neighborhood for Tulsa’s society, primarily oil tycoons. It has a massive fireplace and an open-beam wood ceiling and there are many arched windows. It is a three-story building. The Dresser home is an excellent example of a mansion built with Tulsa's early oil well money. The house is 9,100-square-foot plan that provides for 7,000 square feet of living space, while the remainder is devoted to storage and the three-car, heated garage. The ceilings are 10 feet high throughout the house. If held inside the wedding would be in the living room, approximately 18 by 30 square feet. A massive fireplace rests against the north wall. Downstairs is the library and the bar which is in dilapidated condition, although it still has its original copper sink and walnut counter. On the third story there are five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The house has many beautiful stained glass windows and magnificent wood work and ceilings with a lot of stucco throughout. This will be a beautiful place to hold a wedding.

Carl K. Dresser House is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Dresser Mansion Entrance

 Dresser Mansion Courtyard Set up for Outdoor Rehearsal and Wedding. 

Dresser Mansion Courtyard Set up for Outdoor Rehearsal and Wedding. The Arch Where The Bride Stands Is Near The Building Between The Two Rows Of Chairs. The Stairs to the Right Lead to the Large Living Room Where Every thing Takes Place if the Weather is Bad.

Outdoor Rehearsal is Underway.

The decision is made the wedding will take place in this room tomorrow. They held the indoor rehearsal in this room.

Following the rehearsal a Bridal Luncheon was held at Foolish Things Coffee Company 1001 S. Main St., Tulsa, OK and hosted by Betty Lee and attended by the female wedding & house party, mothers and grandmothers.

Foolish Things Coffee Company 

Bridal Luncheon Room

Bridal Luncheon Table Loaded With All Sorts Of Goodies

 From left to right - Doris Watkins, Jamie Watkins, Sara Watkins, Casey Schmitz, Kelsey Schmitz, Beth Schmitz,  Betty Lee Hill, Dorothy Schmitz

 From left to right front row - Sara Watkins, Casey Schmitz, Kelsey Schmitz, Callie Robertson, Rachel Johnson, Gracie Coen,

From left to right back row - Aubry Mayfield, Kelsey Zachary, Lindsey Willis, Mary Bown, Alex Koenig,

The evening of the Rehearsal  the Rehearsal Dinner was hosted by Steve and Jamie Watkins at the home of Dr. David and Phyllis Morris and attended by the Wedding & house party, parents & grandparents.The weather held true to form - that is it was pouring. The Morris have a beautiful home. Phyllis Morris owns the company that Jamie works for and several employees of that company help serve the guests. A marvelous meal was presented for all to enjoy and we did just that.

 Tables For The Wedding Party And Guests

 Reserved For Bride And Groom

 Table For The Wedding Party And Guests

 Table For The Wedding Party And Guests

 Seat For Mr. Right

 Tables For The Wedding Party And Guests

 Table For The Schmitz Family

 Table For The Grand Parents

 Table For The Watkins Family

 Table For The Watkins Family

 Makings For Cool Refreshments

Mugs For Cool Refreshments  

 Guests

 Guests

 Guests

 Father of the Groom Makes Remarks and Toast

 Father of the Groom Makes Remarks and Toast

 Dr. Morris Photographs it all as Mrs. Morris Looks on.

 Father of the Groom Makes Remarks and Toast

Maid of Honor/Sister of Bride-Casey Schmitz Makes Remarks 

Casey Schmitz Makes Remarks

Best Man-Sean Risinger Makes Remarks

 Will and Kelsey Make Remarks

 Will and Kelsey Make Remarks

 Will and Kelsey Make Remarks

 Sorority Sister Kelsey Zachary Make Remarks

 Kelsey Zachary Make Remarks

 Schmitz Family Members Watch Speakers

Friend-Alex Koenig Make Remarks   

Alex Koenig Make Remarks

 Alex Koenig Make Remarks

David and Phyllis Morris With Will and Kelsey and Brian and Jennifer Dvorak and Sandy Black

Beautiful Pool and Back Yard

Now to get back to visit with my family at Jamie and Steve's home and rest up for the big day tomorrow for tomorrow Will and Kelsey will become Mr. & Mrs. Will Watkins. I appreciated Jamie taking the time to help with this posting as guest contribution. Thank you Jamie I could not have done it without you. As I close I ask you to remember what I always say God loves you and so do I.

Grandpa Bill