Wedding Party Meet and Greet Dinner

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Family Brunch and Meet

Coles Garden Wedding and Event Center

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CANADA DAY - Drinks and Dinner Wedding Party

Our Wedding

As&nbsp;we&nbsp;celebrated&nbsp;our&nbsp;7th&nbsp;anniversary&nbsp;in&nbsp;June&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;we had a wonderful opportunity to reflect on and share&nbsp;a&nbsp;bit&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;story&nbsp;for&nbsp;those&nbsp;who&nbsp;may&nbsp;not&nbsp;know&nbsp;it. We&nbsp;met&nbsp;like&nbsp;many&nbsp;modern&nbsp;millennial&nbsp;love&nbsp;stories—online!&nbsp;We&nbsp;often&nbsp;joke&nbsp;that&nbsp;we’ll&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;embellish&nbsp;this&nbsp;for&nbsp;our&nbsp;kids&nbsp;one&nbsp;day,&nbsp;but&nbsp;we&nbsp;can&nbsp;blame&nbsp;David's&nbsp;parents&nbsp;for&nbsp;setting&nbsp;a&nbsp;high&nbsp;standard&nbsp;for&nbsp;how&nbsp;love&nbsp;stories&nbsp;begin.&nbsp;(If&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;curious,&nbsp;ask&nbsp;them&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;wedding.) We've&nbsp;experienced&nbsp;quite&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;ups&nbsp;and&nbsp;downs&nbsp;in&nbsp;our&nbsp;relationship,&nbsp;and&nbsp;for&nbsp;those&nbsp;who&nbsp;have&nbsp;known&nbsp;us&nbsp;throughout,&nbsp;there&nbsp;were&nbsp;moments&nbsp;when&nbsp;we&nbsp;weren’t&nbsp;sure&nbsp;we&nbsp;would&nbsp;end&nbsp;up&nbsp;here.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;reasons&nbsp;we&nbsp;love&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;so&nbsp;much&nbsp;is&nbsp;our&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;growing&nbsp;together,&nbsp;supported&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;(and&nbsp;sometimes&nbsp;snarky)&nbsp;friendship. We&nbsp;met&nbsp;while&nbsp;David&nbsp;was&nbsp;living&nbsp;in&nbsp;Nanaimo,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tyler&nbsp;was&nbsp;in&nbsp;Chemainus,&nbsp;both&nbsp;on&nbsp;Vancouver&nbsp;Island,&nbsp;BC.&nbsp;At&nbsp;the&nbsp;time,&nbsp;David&nbsp;was&nbsp;planning&nbsp;to&nbsp;attend&nbsp;university&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;country&nbsp;within&nbsp;a&nbsp;year&nbsp;or&nbsp;two&nbsp;and&nbsp;wasn’t&nbsp;really&nbsp;looking&nbsp;for&nbsp;anyone.&nbsp;Similarly,&nbsp;Tyler&nbsp;had&nbsp;just&nbsp;come&nbsp;out&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;and&nbsp;was&nbsp;also&nbsp;not&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;anyone.&nbsp;At&nbsp;least,&nbsp;that’s&nbsp;what&nbsp;we&nbsp;told&nbsp;each&nbsp;other. Six&nbsp;months&nbsp;into&nbsp;our&nbsp;relationship,&nbsp;Tyler&nbsp;moved&nbsp;in&nbsp;when&nbsp;David's&nbsp;roommate&nbsp;moved&nbsp;out.&nbsp;David&nbsp;postponed&nbsp;university&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;year,&nbsp;and&nbsp;in&nbsp;2019,&nbsp;we&nbsp;both&nbsp;moved&nbsp;to&nbsp;Montreal. Of&nbsp;course,&nbsp;then&nbsp;COVID&nbsp;happened,&nbsp;and&nbsp;we&nbsp;actually&nbsp;started&nbsp;lockdown&nbsp;while&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;break.&nbsp;It&nbsp;could&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;the&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;love&nbsp;story,&nbsp;but&nbsp;it&nbsp;wasn’t. We&nbsp;tied&nbsp;the&nbsp;legal&nbsp;knot&nbsp;in&nbsp;December&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;with&nbsp;some&nbsp;family&nbsp;in&nbsp;attendance&nbsp;and&nbsp;others&nbsp;joining&nbsp;via&nbsp;Zoom.&nbsp;As&nbsp;our&nbsp;adventure&nbsp;continues&nbsp;in&nbsp;Oklahoma,&nbsp;we&nbsp;needed&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;married&nbsp;before&nbsp;moving,&nbsp;but&nbsp;we’ll&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;our&nbsp;spiritual&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;with&nbsp;all&nbsp;of&nbsp;you&nbsp;next&nbsp;summer,&nbsp;on&nbsp;June&nbsp;29,&nbsp;2025. We&nbsp;are&nbsp;so&nbsp;excited,&nbsp;happy,&nbsp;and&nbsp;thrilled&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;with&nbsp;all&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;friends,&nbsp;family,&nbsp;and&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;who&nbsp;has&nbsp;touched&nbsp;our&nbsp;lives.&nbsp;We&nbsp;look&nbsp;forward&nbsp;to&nbsp;seeing&nbsp;all&nbsp;who&nbsp;can&nbsp;come,&nbsp;and&nbsp;for&nbsp;those&nbsp;who&nbsp;can’t,&nbsp;we&nbsp;know&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;be&nbsp;with&nbsp;us&nbsp;in&nbsp;spirit. With&nbsp;love, The&nbsp;Birnhams

Our Story...

Our Story

Wedding Photos to be uploaded after the wedding!

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Wedding rates are available through the link that says "wedding rate".

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Hyatt Place Oklahoma City / Bricktown

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AC Hotel Oklahoma City Bricktown

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oklahoma City Dwtn - Bricktown, an IHG Hotel

Airbnb/VRBO

Above is a map of the general area where you may want to look for an Airbnb/VRBO to be relatively close to the wedding venue while staying near some of the cool areas to check out. Please note that when considering where to stay, OKC has very little public transportation, and the map is deceptive; it’s quite a sprawl.

Hotels

Here are some things to see and do while in OKC! 

ONE PLACE, MANY NATIONSIn one place, visitors will experience the collective histories of 39 distinctive First American Nations. First Americans Museum (FAM) will share the cultural diversity, history, and contributions of the First Americans.The 175,000 square foot museum showcases state-of-the-art exhibitions in First American history, culture, and art; live public and educational programs; a family discovery center with immersive family-friendly activities; a full-service restaurant presenting unique Native inspired cuisine; and a museum store featuring authentic one-of-a-kind hand-made items or products by premiere First American artists.

First Americans Museum

The&nbsp;National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum&nbsp;is America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955, the Museum, located in Oklahoma City, collects, preserves and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts while sponsoring dynamic educational programs to stimulate interest in the enduring legacy of the American West.More than 10 million visitors from around the world have sought out this unique museum to gain better understanding of the West: a region and a history that permeates our national culture. The Museum features a superb collection of classic and contemporary Western art, including works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, as well as sculptor James Earle Fraser’s magnificent work, The End of the Trail. The exhibition wing houses a turn-of-the-century town and interactive history galleries that focus on the American cowboy, rodeos, Native American culture, Victorian firearms, frontier military and Western performers.

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Myriad Botanical Gardens is one of Oklahoma City’s most beautiful and vibrant garden and park spaces offering visitors a 15-acre natural escape in the heart of downtown. Free and open to the public, the outdoor spaces include: ornamental gardens, a children’s garden and playground, Great Lawn, lake, an off-leash dog park, water features including splash fountains for children and walking and jogging paths

Myriad Botanical Gardens

The Oklahoma City National Memorial &amp; Museum stands as a symbol of strength in the wake of unspeakable violence. Share our dream of a world without violence and terrorism. The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is a place of quiet reflection, while the Memorial Museum is a place of amazing transformation. Each offers a unique insight into the events of April 19, 1995, but to truly experience this place of honor and hope, we encourage you to visit both.

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Just a short walk from downtown hotels, event venues and attractions, this former warehouse district is filled with&nbsp;restaurants, nightlife and entertainment options. Take a cruise down the canal, or walk along the scenic path. Bricktown is a favorite destination for visitors and locals alike. Our hotel options for the wedding are conveniently located in this area.

Bricktown Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City’s Unique Arts DestinationThe Paseo Arts District is home to over 20 galleries and more than 80 artists, all within walking distance. Intermingled with the galleries are fabulous restaurants, a vegan donut shop, shoe and clothing boutiques, a theatre, gift shops, a yoga studio and more! The Paseo Arts District hosts a First Friday Gallery Walk every first Friday of the month, rain or shine, from 6-9pm.

Paseo Arts District

The 16th Street Plaza District is a neighborhood commercial district boasting Oklahoma City’s creative, local flavor. Located on NW 16th Street between Classen and Penn Ave, the Plaza District is home to galleries, studios, retail shops, restaurants, performance venues and creative services.

Plaza District

Things to Do

Wedding Gift Registry

Here is a list of some great eats to check out in OKC:

Paseo Grill

Paseo Grill, located at 2909 Paseo, Oklahoma City, is one of our favourite restaurants in the city. For good reason! Whether it’s the delicious food, amazing staff or just the overall atmosphere it really is a great place to check out. The chile lime chicken and ahi tuna salads are incredibly fresh and flavourful and make a great weekday lunch or lighter dinner. Whatever you choose from the menu is phenomenal, but do not skimp on desert and try either the bread pudding or key lime pie. You will not be disappointed.

Hopscotch Kitchen and Bar

Located at 10909 N May Ave, Oklahoma City; Hopscotch has some of the best burgers, salads and sandwiches along with other entrees. With a fun atmosphere, great drinks and bar games we highly recommend checking out this joint. Tyler has said that the egg-your-pardon burger easily ranks in his top 5 burgers of all time.

Saii Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar

Saii Asian Bistro, located at 6900 N May Ave, Oklahoma City, has an incredible selection of Asian dishes and sushi. Growing up in Vancouver I can say without a doubt that the first time I had sushi here I was floored. Easily the specialty rolls can go toe to toe with restaurants in Vancouver and the drinks are superb. With a gorgeous atmosphere this hidden gem is not to be missed. https://saiiasianbistrosushi.com/

Empire Slice Pizza

Empire Slice, located at 1804 NW 16th St, Oklahoma City (multiple locations), is a fantastic local pizza joint. Rotating daily slices, or grab a whole pie, we promise (as do multiple relatives who grew up or live in NY), that it will not disappoint.

Ted's Escondido Mexican Cafe

Ted's located at 2836 NW 68th St, Oklahoma City (multiple locations) is a staple for tex-mex in OKC. Having eaten there countless times, we can highly recommend going or ordering some Ted's.
 
If you are up for a drive, however, David would personally recommend Tarahumara's M&#233;xican Cafe &amp; Cantina in Norman: 702 N Porter Ave, Norman, OK 73071, United States.

Other Recommendations:

Brunch:
Cheever's Cafe
Cafe Kacao 
The Press
 
BBQ:
Clarks Crew BBQ 
Iron Star Urban BBQ
Edge Craft BBQ
 
Burgers:
Tuckers Onion Burgers
S&amp;B Burgers
Garage Burgers and Beers
 
Hawaiian:
Mo' Bettahs

David & Tyler

David & Tyler

Photos

Wedding Photos to be uploaded after the wedding!