Ceremony Rehearsal and Dinner

Family Portraits

Wedding Day

Ceremony

E. W. Marland Mansion

Reception

Celebration Dinner

Our Wedding

Our first conversation in fifth grade went a little something like this:Audry: "Tell your sister I said hi."Alex (who only knew Audry as "the cute girl who dances with my sister"): "Ok."Somehow, that awkward start led to a steadfast friendship that blossomed into love. In sixth grade, Audry and Alex managed to have the exact same class schedule, and spent every day together. Some would call this a coincidence, but we believe it couldn't be anything other than divine intervention. At 12 years old, we had little interest in dating, but Alex proved himself worthy of a position of Mrs. Eckert's "list", an infamous shortlist of boys at Chisholm Middle School she deemed acceptable for dating Audry when she turned 16. Audry was convinced, though, that she would never date Alex. In seventh grade, Alex was recruited to dance in our Peter Pan production as a pirate. This meant that Alex's mom, Lori, picked them up from school every Wednesday to take them to rehearsal. Alex, unsure whether he should flirt with or embarrass Audry, decided to run like a velociraptor across the school yard to his mom's car almost every week. Somehow, through this year, Audry became accustomed to Alex's dorkiness, and the two became friends. In eighth grade, Audry and Alex became dance partners, forcing them to trust each other and learn to communicate. By the end of eighth grade, Audry had developed a crush on Alex, her endearing, goofy best friend.Not wanting to endanger their friendship, Audry did not confess her feelings until the fall of their freshman year-a terribly long time to conceal your feelings when you're 14. The message was bumbled, as Audry was incredibly nervous to tell her best friend she had a crush on him, and Alex was left unsure of what she felt. After waiting for two long weeks, Audry finally asked Alex if he had feelings for her, too, and as it turns out, he did. There was just one problem, Audry wasn't allowed to date until she turned 16, and at nearly 15, that seemed forever away. The two settled on a compromise for their relationship that wouldn't get Audry grounded. They weren't dating; they were just "talking." So, they went on "talking" for about a year until Audry turned 16, and they could finally date.Alex and Audry dated all through high school and through college. Their relationship has been steady since they were best friends before they started dating. Alex graduated from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in August of 2025, and Audry will graduate from Oral Roberts University in May of 2026. Alex proposed to Audry on May 11th, 2025, at her house. They cannot wait to get married and not have to be a long distance couple any more.

Our Story

Photos

Registry

Lily Eckert

Cooper Ridgway

Delaney Blankenship

Mason Kalmar

Alyssa Bartlett

Levi Sipes

Grace Holland

Robert Morgan

Jillian Geesling

Trevor Fromm

Wedding Party

Questions and Answers

Travel

Historic Ponca City boasts a variety of museums and attractions. Several that we think you would enjoy are outlined below. Additionally, Ponca City is home to many antique and thrift stores. The Marland Mall, located on 417 Grand Ave E, features three stories of antiques and a coffee shop. Audry, who collects pink depression glass, also loves shopping at Becky's Highway 77 Antiques, located at 6606 N Pleasant View. They have a great selection of antiques and tend to carry a lot of beautiful china and depression glass. One consignment store Audry loves is Kids/Her Review located on 309 Grand Ave E. This consignment store is organized and always has a large selection. There are plenty of other thrift and consignment stores in Ponca City, but this one is Audry's favorite.

The Pioneer Woman Museum in Ponca City, Oklahoma is dedicated to preserving women’s history and showcasing the historical and continued influence of women on the development of Oklahoma and the United States. The pioneer spirit embodied by the phrase “I See No Boundaries” is prominent throughout the museum. The museum's exhibits showcase Oklahoma women who were pioneers in various fields up to present day, both on a state and national level.&nbsp;The museum's education center features craft demonstrations, special exhibits, an interactive timeline and the Pioneer Woman Walk of Fame which tells the stories of women from all races and nationalities who contributed to Oklahoma's history.&nbsp; The Pioneer Woman Museum also hosts many events and educational classes through its education center. The craft demonstrations and interactive areas of the museum are open to anyone who wants to learn spinning, knitting or quilting.&nbsp;Information and artifacts about the daily life of Oklahoma’s Cherokee Strip homesteaders is prominently displayed with photographs, newspaper articles, flyers, memorabilia, artifacts and antiques.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pioneer Woman Museum

E.W. Marland moved to Ponca City in 1908 and built an oil empire. It's estimated he owned one-tenth of the world's oil reserves before leaving the oil industry to become first a U.S. Congressman, then the 10th governor of Oklahoma.&nbsp;Marland's Grand Home, located at 1000 East Grand Avenue in Ponca City, Oklahoma, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was the first mansion-style home of Ernest Whitworth Marland and his family. Designed by Solomon Layton, construction of the home began in 1914 and was completed in 1916 and&nbsp;featured technology many had never seen, including a central vacuuming system and an automatic dishwasher. Designed in Renaissance Revival style, it covers 16,500 square feet and houses the first indoor swimming pool built in Oklahoma.&nbsp;Visitors here will enjoy strolling the restored rooms alongside an assortment of exhibits showcased in the Grand Home. The home now houses Marland Family displays, 101 Ranch artifacts, an archeology display, Native American artifacts and a Daughters of the American Revolution exhibit.

Marland's Grand Home

Please note that tours are only available to individuals and groups with an advance reservation.The Conoco Museum is a tribute to over 125 years of an international energy company and the global community of hard-working individuals that created it. Museum exhibitions outline the company’s beginnings as a kerosene distributor to its current status as a top energy corporation.&nbsp;Learn about the early years of founders E.W. Marland and Isaac Blake, see a replica of E.W.'s boardroom and listen to stories about the fascinating work of the seismic personnel known as Doodlebuggers. Stand in a replica research&nbsp;laboratory and enjoy a variety of interactive exhibits like the hands-on Fractionation Tower and the interactive Touraide game. Other featured artifacts include a 1917 Packard gas delivery truck, two horse-drawn wagons used&nbsp;to deliver kerosene, retro commercials from the '70s and '80s, plus a complete set of silver utensils from the Marland era.&nbsp;The Conoco Museum also celebrates the company’s origins in Ponca City. Visitors can learn about the city’s refinery, one of the oldest operating refineries in the United States, and view a computer-generated simulation of the refinery’s construction. Read through personal memories of employees and their families on the My Conoco Memories wall.

Conoco Museum

Come visit the lake Audry grew up going to! With great fishing from the shore below Kaw Dam, swimming at Sandy Beach, and various hiking trails, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Kaw Lake!

Kaw Lake Beach

This is a picture of Audry and Alex at Kaw Lake the summer after their freshman year of high school!

Things to Do

Dixie Dog is a classic drive-in you're sure to love! They have amazing onion rings, corn dogs, sandwiches, burgers, and much more. And they have the BEST ice!

A great place to eat if you're exploring Ponca City's historic downtown is The Grand Cafe. This old-fashioned cafe has a great breakfast or lunch menu, and is close to many of our recommended activities!

Restaurants

What is the dress code?

Our dress code is cocktail, and pink is strongly encouraged. For women, we encourage dresses, dressy separates, or jumpsuits. Wedges, chunky heels, or flats for walking on the grass. Florals, solid pinks, and fun patterns would be wonderful! For men, we encourage slacks with a button-down shirt and tie, coat optional. Boots or loafers are appropriate. We've included some style inspiration below, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

Will there be alcohol at the wedding?

This is a dry wedding. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. We kindly ask that no alcoholic beverages be brought to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for all of us.

Can I bring a plus one?

Due to limited space, we are unable to accommodate additional guests beyond those listed on the invitations. We appreciate your understanding.

How do I RSVP?

After our formal invitations have been mailed, the RSVP page will open on this website. Please note that all RSVPs must be made online through this website.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

If you have a dietary restriction, please note that when you RSVP for the wedding.

Are children welcome?

As much as we would love to celebrate with all of your children, our venue simply cannot accommodate all of the guests we'd like to have. With the exception of children listed on the invitation, this event is for adults only.