Tulsa Garden Center

Wedding Day

Boston Avenue United Methodist Church 

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Allie and Evan fell in love while two-steppin’ to country songs neither of them knew. Their love grew to include rockhounding trips, two big dogs and a mutual appreciation of homemade curries. 

Evan and Allie 

Our Story

Photos

Jenna and Allie have been best friends for over 20 years! They’ve had innumerable sleepovers, plays and hangouts. Jenna is an incredibly talented author, a mom to two cats and an avid horror fan. After two decades Allie treasures her friend for all the little moments they’ve shared together and she’ll always thank her for saving her from werewolves when they first met. 

Jenna Buschmann 

From the moment Kate and Allie met they knew they were destined to be friends! Kate is a cat lover, bike rider, and adventurer. She’s gone everywhere, from the shocking views of the Grand Canyon to the rugged wilds of Alaska! Ask her anything about weird European amusement parks when you meet her and she’ll have some incredible stories. None of this is why Allie loves her sister Kate though, Allie prizes her for her incredible soul and endless well of kindness.  

Kate Riggenbach 

Cherese is Allie’s big sister and role model. Cherese has a passion for environmental sustainability, energy storage and soil quality. She is well versed in everything from training horses to the Russian language. Allie loves Cherese for her boundless curiosity and incredible drive. 

Cherese Erdovegi 

Erin is Allie’s future sister. Erin has her degree as a Physicians Assistant, is a wonderful cook, and a beautiful quilter. Above all she is a phenomenal mother! Allie loves getting to talk to her future sister about all the books Erin’s been reading/listening to. 

Erin Soulek 

Wade and Evan met in college. They have played Kickball in Tulsa together, and love playing board games and DND together!

Wade Empting

Evan and Kyle grew up together and are basically related. They have known each other their whole lives and have spent much time together! As kids, playing with power rangers and legos, to trading card games, to four square, and as adults, they enjoy board games and DND!

Kyle Armstrong 

Jaron is Evan’s friend and Brother in Law! They are very thankful to have each other as brothers and enjoy helping each other with projects around the house.

Jaron Soulek 

Joe likes to adopt things and so has adopted Evan as a new Brother! Evan and Joe like to play arcade games and DnD together. They both have an interest in computers and so have worked together on college assignments late into the evening!

Joe Riggenbach

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Mayo Hotel

Brut Hotel

Hyatt Place 

Travel

If you love classic European art, you’ll enjoy Philbrook! With a large collection encompassing landscape to modern, paintings to glass, and indoor architecture to expansive Italian gardens, this place has it all! Don’t forget to check out the lower level to see a wide area of Native art.

Philbrook Museum Of Art

The Gathering Place has been awarded Time Magazines, “The Worlds 100 Greatest Places” of 2019, and USA Today’s, “Best New Attraction” in 2019! This park is a beautiful collection of natural landscaping with Oklahoma flora, architectural design and a true park with loads of areas for kids to play! Also, it’s free! 

The Gathering Place 

The oil boom that occurred around the Tulsa area flooded the city with wealth in the 1920’s. This sudden explosion of money led to Tulsa having a unique architectural phenomenon: a cohesive downtown style! You can, of course, walk the downtown without a guide; however, the explanation and the stories that come with this area are beautiful! 

Tulsa Art Deco Tour 

If you’re looking for a nature drive, look no further than this Tallgrass Prairie Preserve! The 2 hour drive will take you through 50 miles of a 40,000 acre preserve that boasts the largest bison sanctuary in America! In April you’ll see Oklahoma’s famous Bluestem grass at the beginning of its season, bison calves and wildflowers! If you’re up to seeing the nature up close there’s a 2 mile hike you can participate in.

Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

The ballet is performing The Three Musketeers during the week of Allie and Evan’s wedding! The Tulsa Ballet holds a special place in Allie’s heart. She’s recently started volunteering her time to the ballet and has helped sew and dress for Dracula, The Nutcracker and Alice in Wonderland

Allie & Evan

Allie & Evan

Our Story

Evan and Allie