Stables Update

Let there be light! We started hanging chandeliers and sconces in the Stables this week.  Here are a few preliminary pics.

Eight heavy iron chandeliers, measuring over 6ft by 5ft, hang over the center of the Stables.

Owner, Rob, stands next to one to show just how tall they really are.  He's over 6ft.

 This is not easy!

Seventy-five (yep, 75!!) double sconces adorn each post and the walls.  Aren't the cute? The iron matches the chandeliers and we've added just a couple crystals to create a rustic, yet elegant, feel.

All lights are on dimmers so we can create the perfect ambiance for receptions and events.  Ah, romance!

Bringing Coastal Colors to an Ozarks Wedding

Couples come from all over to get married at Integrity Hills. For many, Table Rock Lake is a place they grew up vacationing, and for others it's discovering the beautiful Ozarks for the first time and choosing to have a destination wedding.   This year we have a few weddings with coastal couples -- the brides and grooms live in California and Florida.  They're excited to show their friends and family what The Ozarks is all about, but they also want their home states represented in their wedding.  Here are a few ideas we think would blend the coasts with The Ozarks, creating a coastal-rustic wedding. 

Coastal Colors

When you think Florida you think blue ocean, blue sky and white beaches, while California is more often represented by bright colors like orange, yellow and pink. These colors find their way into coastal weddings more often than not, and it's a great way to bring a bit of those home states to an Ozarks wedding.

Blue Ocean Florida:

Blues can be a variety from Tiffany to Teal.
Mix various shades with bright whites or a dusty sand color for a Florida feel.

Bright, Sunny California

The California state flower is the California Poppy, this sweet petite delicate orange flower.
It may be the perfect inspiration for adding a little west coast to a lake side wedding.

Bright, sunny flowers and lots of them make me think of California.
Combine orange and yellow with cream and green for a fun, yet elegant affair.

Orange Orchid Bouquet

Add a little pink.

Pink Posy Cake

Pink Poppy Bouquet

Pink Bridesmaids Dresses with White Poppy Bouquets

I love this sign.  Nothings wrong with stating the obvious (San Diego - 1,678 Miles) in a cute way.  If the bride and groom are from different places try something like "His Hometown, Her Hometown, Our Home" with names and distance.

Escort and Place Cards

Favors
Bring a little something from your home state to give to your guests.

Pistachios from the Santa Barbara Pistachio Company

Live near wine country? A bottle of wine with a personalized label is nice.

Real Weddings: Tracey Gifford and Michael Wood

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wood, married in the Chapel on New Year's Eve!  Tracey and Mike traveled all the way from Washington state to be married at Integrity Hills.  They were very calm and relaxed during their wedding and it was so obvious to all they are deeply in love.  We were honored to host their wedding December 31 and wish them many years of happiness.

Photos provided by Lesley Watkins of i4detail photography.

Real Weddings: Loren Ray Laughlin and Zack Flageolle

We love it when couples send us photos and feedback of their wedding at Integrity Hills. We got the sweetest thank you from Mrs. Loren Ray Flageolle today!  Loren and  Zack were married in the Chapel on July 24, 2010.  We are so happy for them and wish them all the best in their life together.

Congratulations Mr and Mrs Zack Flageolle.  Come back and visit anytime.

Photos were taken by Sasha Nelson Photography.  You may view more photos of this wonderful couples wedding at Sasha's website.

Stables Update

We started adding the stone to the front entrance this week.  Pretty soon we'll be able to show you the arched stone entry, which we are very excited about.

More photos have been updated on our website here:  http://www.integrityhills.com/Stables-Photo-Gallery.html