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Some Integrity Hills brides are finalists in the 417 Bride magazine showcase! 

We (and they) would love it if you would click the link below and vote for either of them to win! 

 These are the two awesome couples, Christi and Joshua and Aubrey and Brett!

You can vote as many times as you would like! 

Here is the link!

http://www.417bride.com/417-Bride/Our-Wedding-Story-Vote-Now

The mood is set with the invitations

Integrity Hills has such a lovely and distinct style to it and we love it when weddings and events simply enhance that style. We call it a rustic, European elegance. From the gorgeous chandeliers, to the high vaulted ceilings, to the stone floors and wood adorned walls we hope you like the vibe you feel out here!  

The invitations are the very first thing that guests will see to determine the mood of your wedding. It is what they will look at when deciding if they should attend, what they should wear, and perhaps even what type of gift to get. Invitations are clearly important in determining the overall setting of your wedding. 

We wanted to help our Integrity Hills brides out and maybe help you narrow down your choices (there are so many these days)! We have taken the time to select some styles of invitations that we think fit the property and the setting here nicely. Take a look and tell us what you think! 

You can never go wrong with classic elegance. These neutral shades and formal fonts are always appropriate no matter what season or time of day.  

How can you not think "Rustic. European. Elegance." when you look at this one! 

 We thought this one was lovely! It is a classic black and white, with a little modern take on having the writing in white and the background a solid black. We also love the garland details.  

 This one we thought played into the "rustic" element so well. It has the banners at the top and is written in almost an old west font. 

 One "theme" a lot of our brides tend to lean towards is more of a country charm wedding. Little touches like mason jars for flower vases, or a chalkboard menu are a few ways to incorporate that theme without having everyone don their spurs and chaps to your special day. 

Here are a few delightfully quaint (yet rustic at the same time) options.  

I love how the watercolors in this one add a more formal feel to it. 

 The wood grain in both of these with the more delicate touches like the font or the floral accents is such a great lean towards that "rustic elegance". 

We think this one is adorable for a winter wedding at Integrity Hills! It would go so well with our grapevine reindeer that we light up and have around the property for Christmas! 

We hope this helps you get some ideas for the theme of your own weddings! Each design was found a weddingpaperdivas.com or minted.com 

Staff Profile: Summer

If you didn't get a chance to see our first staff profile you need to do yourself a favor and go introduce yourself to Christian! He is just a few posts back so it is not hard to find! 

Our next wonderful staffer we would like you to meet is sweet Summer, Christian's sister! 

Introducing: Summer!

Summer is such a joyful presence around Integrity Hills. She is 18 years old and works as a server and also helps in the kitchen. We love getting to be around her and learn more about her! 

Here are Summer's questionnaire answers:

What are some of your favorite hobbies when you are not working?

Playing violin, sewing, gardening, studying health/herbs/alternative medicine, making jewelry, spending time with my family. 

If you were an animal, what would you be, and why? 

An eagle, because I could fly on mighty wings and soar in the sky. 

If you were stranded on a deserted island what one thing would you wish you had with you?

My Bible.

If you were taking a dream vacation, where would you go, and why?

I would love to go to Ireland or Scotland to see the beauty and visit historical sites. 

What is an interesting fact about you that not many people would know?

I would like to go skydiving someday.

What is something you have witnessed at an Integrity Hills wedding or event that has been out of the ordinary?

Setting off sky lanterns in honor of the bride and groom at the end of the reception. 

What is something you have learned from working at Integrity Hills? 

Having the right music/DJ is very important to the environment of the evening. 

Do you have any future plans for the next 3-5 years you would like to share?

Becoming a certified herbalist. 

Summer, thanks so much for all that you do. We are so grateful for you and your beautiful smile! Keep up the great work! 

Wedding Trends: Wedding Party

We see some very unique and creative ideas at each wedding we host, but some of these have become trends worth sharing. We love when brides try new things to make their day special and we love how sometimes these things become new traditions or trends for other brides to use as well. 

Here are a few trends we have seen lately when it comes to wedding parties. From the bridesmaid dresses and accessories, to the way wedding parties are standing (or sitting!) at the front of the chapel, we have seen some neat ideas take shape! 

Dress style for each personality:

Something that we have found to be so unique and special is when bridesmaids wear the same color dress, but each have a different style of the dress. One might have a strapless sweetheart neckline, while another might have a one-shouldered top. We have seen skirts the same and top styles varying, or bodices the same and sashes varying. There are so many ways to tie in each lovely friend's personality. 

Hand-crafted (with love) bouquet:

We have had the pleasure of meeting and working with some of the most creative and hands on brides. We have had so many talented ladies use silk flowers or other neat objects to create their own bouquets for their wedding party and for themselves. Some have used beads, brooches, ribbons, and so much more to bring to life some FABULOUS hand crafted bouquets that they carry down the isle. 

Stunning and so impressive! 

 Look at the use of those feathers, brooches, crystals, and silk flowers! 

Wedding party placement:

Another interesting trend that we have been learning about is how wedding parties are beginning to branch out in the way they are positioned at the front of the chapel for a wedding. Some wedding parties have stood as couples with every groomsmen standing with a bridesmaid and the couples would stand on either side of the bride and groom. Another thing we have seen is a wedding party that walked down the isle in the processional and then were seated in the first or second row and did not have to stand for the duration of the ceremony. 

We are loving the new trends we are learning about and seeing take place at the chapel. Each new idea that we see always seems to reflect on the couple in some way and we so enjoy getting to know every couple better by the way they orchestrate their wedding. 

We will keep you updated on any new wedding fads that come our way! 

Staff Profile: Christian

We have some awesome people working out here at Integrity Hills and we want to show them off! We realized we can't keep their wonderfulness all to ourselves so we are going to start sharing with you some staff profiles. Some might look familiar to you because they are out and about on property, but some you might not recognize because they specialize in the ever so important behind the scenes tasks. 

We had each staff member fill out a little questionnaire so that you could get to know them better. We got some great responses so we hope you enjoy these posts! 

Introducing CHRISTIAN!

Christian is 16 years old and works as a server at Integrity Hills. 

Here are his questionnaire answers.

What are some of your favorite hobbies when you are not working?
Playing music, sports, working out.


If you were an animal what would you be, and why?
Cheetah, because they are the fastest animal.


If you were stranded on a desert island what one thing would you wish you had with you?
A smoke signal kit. 


If you were taking a dream vacation where would you go and why?
Probably to Europe because there is so much to see so close together. 


What is an interesting fact about you that not very many people know?
I can't snap my fingers.

What is something that you have witnessed at an Integrity Hills event that has been out of the ordinary?
A guy doing a back flip during a dance contest who came up short... ouch. 

What is something you have learned from working at Integrity Hills?
Endurance. Trying to keep a good attitude when exhausted. 


Do you have any future plans for the next 3-5 years of your life, and if so what are they?
Finish high school and hopefully attend College of the Ozarks. 

Christian we are so proud of you and so thankful for all your hard work! You are truly a blessing to be around. You are so diligent and so much fun! Keep it up!

FUN FACT: Christian also has quite a few family members that work at Integrity Hills as well so keep an eye out for some more staff profiles! 

Wedding Trends: The Dress

We see so many beautiful wedding gowns out here at Integrity Hills we have picked up on a few trends that we think are here to stay through this wedding season. We put a few categories together to let you in on the scoop of what we see brides wearing now! 

Sash or belt:
This has been a huge trend recently! Whether it is beaded, sequined, a different color, or a piece of another dress that is sentimental... this look is one that is sweeping the wedding world! We love how Integrity Hills bride, Kelsey, paired a sash with crystals and beads on it with her lace and tulle dress. It transforms the dress completely! 

The lace or beading edged veil:

These lovely brides each wore a beaded or lace trimmed veil that coordinated with their gown. This trend is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to a classic dress. Richelle's veil (bottom photo) had lace that matched her dress exactly, so divine! 

Lace applique on tulle:
This trend is one that we are falling head over heels for! Lace applique is when a portion of lace like a flower group or other design is adhered to another material. It can be attached to satin, silk, other laces, and our new favorite, tulle. This photo of Betsy shows her dress off so well and you can see the lace areas on her skirt. We love this design on a ball gown or gathered tulle skirt because it gives the wonderful movement and lightness of tulle with the stunning beauty of lace.

Sweetheart Neckline:
An obvious favorite perhaps, but a definite favorite! The sweetheart neckline is flattering on literally any body type. It can be worn on a lace, satin, organza, silk, or  really any material of dress. We love that is shows off collarbones and shoulders and with the center pointing down it gives the illusion of a smaller waist due to the higher outside edges appearing larger and becoming the focus of the eye.

What a treat was the Retreat!

We are proud to say that we hosted our first large retreat in the stables and chapel out here at Integrity Hills! We had an awesome experience having a couples retreat who had a few seminars in the stables and some worship in the chapel as well. They had some great fellowship time and really seemed to enjoy their somewhat extended duration here! These photos were a few taken during the event. 

If you are interested in having a retreat or conference at Integrity Hills please call us at 417-334-5248 or email us at info@integrityhills.com 

 Enjoying a lovely brunch buffet. 

Couples from all stages of life and marriage were present and all seemed to be taking everything in. 

A seminar session in the stables.