Wedding Stories - Fall

Thank you for making our wedding so intimate and special. It was everything we hoped it would be.
Loved our stay, loved your cottage. We would highly recommend your cottages to family and friends. Thanks again for all you did to make our wedding perfect.
Pat and John Atchison

Ashley & her roomate were enjoying some drinks at a local bar when this very drunk lady sat in the booth next to them. One of the ladies was alittle too chatty, so Ashley to get out of an awkward situation said "I need to meet a nice guy!" The lady said "OK!" So she started bringing gentlemen to Ashley´s table saying, "This is a guy!" Ashley was so embarassed. Finally the lady said "Ashley come here". Ashly reluntantly did and she brought her to Shawn´s table and said, "Shawn this is Ashley, Ashley this is Shawn!" (She didn´t know Shawn either!) She then says "Shawn, Ashley would you like to get laid?!?" Ashley couldn´t not believe what she just hear and calmly went over and introduced herself to Shawn and returned to her seat. About an hour later Shawn sent drinks over to her table and well...the rest is history.

They bought a house and prior to moving into it, Shawn took Ashley over to it and got down on one knee in the middle of the living room and said "We may not live here forever but we will have some really great memories here. Ashley will you marry me?" Ashley says it was the most beautiful thing she had ever heard.

Comments about Oak Crest:
"It was everything we ever wanted in a Wedding. It was perfect! I wouldn´t have changed one thing."
Ashley & Shawn Austin - Columbia, MO

Linda and me are VERY happy and LOVED getting married there and you guys were great!!!!!!!!! All is well and we had a great time in Eureka Springs! I can only see in the future coming back for A visit and we want to stay in NUMBER 7 cottage!

Pete and I met whil shooting pool in our local APA pool league. A mutal friend introduced us! We have been together ever since!

Pete was paying on my ring in layaway. We were on our way to opening day for the Paoyals and he said he wanted to stop and pay on the ring. I was going to stay in the car but he made me go in. He said, "Try it on to make sure its sized right." I slipped it on and he said, "Will you marry me?"

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages: It Made our wedding day everything we wanted. The Romance Package make coming back to the Chateau Treehouse all that more special. Thank you for a wonderful memory!

Kirt and I want to thank you first of all, for the beautiful wedding ceremony in your little Chapel. Every detail was perfect and the vows were just as we had dreamed. We loved the blessing of the rings and the personal touches you both put into making our day really special!!
Next, Elaine our pictures are so wonderful!! You made it really relaxed and fun to pose for you!! That was also perfect!!
Then there is the treehouse, we stayed three nights in The Winery Chateau Treehouse. It was the perfect honeymoon spot!! The treehouse is lovely and is more beautiful than in the view rooms pictures!! The treehouse was impeccably clean and neat.Your housekeeper was great and there were always fresh towels and nice amenities restocked daily!
We went for a carriage ride,and returned to a romance package that was out of a fairy tale!
Rose petals and candles everywhere, a very nice picnic dinner on the deck that was also candle lit.
Candle lit jacuzzi, with rose petals placed all around, and our wedding cake and picture CD with marriage certificate were on the table with champagne and glasses! A single symbol of love (red rose on the bed) was also a detail I loved !!
We will certainly be back to stay again, and we recommend Oak Crest Cottages to couples who are looking for a wonderful place to have a private wedding/honeymoon. Oak Crest has it all !! You do truly have a place in our hearts!
Once again, thank you for everything! It was perfect!
Kirt & Melba Bowman,Wagoner ,Okla

How did Mike & Zan meet?
We met on Match.com. We were each others #1 Match. We talked online, met in real life, fell in love at first site and nine months later here we are.

The Proposal
One day the topic of marriage came up & we were so in love & so comfortable together and so lined up that we just started talking about how we would get married. Then we both agreed we should do it. It was totally nonchalant & natural.

Comments about Oak Crest
Thank you so much for the wonderful wedding & great pictures. We couldn't think of a better way to start our marriage. We loved our stay here, the treehouse is amazing!
Zan & Mike - Minneapolis, MN

We meet at a dance at the VFW, a friend said there was a pretty lady on the other side of the floor that wanted to dance and I should ask her. The rest is history. I had her confused about the my name and I always say you can call me Charles, Charlie,Don, Donnie or Donavan but don't call me late for supper. She didn't know for sure my name. Charles took me downtown and came right out and asked will you marry me (Real Romance)!

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages: We thought it was very nice Treehouse, everything was fantastic. The balcony did give you the impression of being in the trees and was relaxing just to sit and watch the trees move with the wind or the occassional squerrial. The wedding was great everyone was nice and helpful, the wedding came off with out any problem. Thank you

Jessica's older sister and her boyfriend introduced these two. Jessica didn't know Stepehen, but had seen him at school. She thought he was mean because he never smiled. Who would of thought that just a few months later they would be introduced to each other by her sister. A few weeks later they became a couple and haven't been apart since.

One of their favorite stories that they still laugh about is after they had been dating a few weeks, Jessica being a gum chewer, leaned in for a kiss and her gum fell out of her mouth down his shirt, onto his chest hair. He ended up having to cut it out.

Stephen wanted to surprise Jessica when he proposed, she assummed that he would do it on June 17th which was their 5 year anniversary, instead on June 10th she was watching One Life to Live and he knelt down in front of her on one knee and he popped the question. She was really surprised and of course said "YES"!

Comments about Oak Crest:
"We were very pleased with our stay. Our wedding was everything we expected. The pictures caught every moment, we will never forget. The Mountain Chalet is just beautiful. A big thank you goes out to Don & Elaine for making our stay & wedding so memeorable. They made us feel like family...Thank You!
Stephen & Jessica Fisher - Cherokee Village, AR

We actually met through the iphone. We started talking one day and never stopped. We lived 700 miles apart, never guessing anything would happen but friendship. We decided to meet and after we saw each other, we both knew that somehow we would have to make long distance work. After 1 month of more phone conversation and texting, John picked up and moved to Oklahoma, and here we are today.

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages/Eureka Springs Treehouses:

Everything was great, we loved the Venice treehouse. Thank you for helping make our day so special.

Kelli had a crush on Aaron back when they were in high school. They re-connected through their jobs a couple of years ago and they have been together ever since.

They planned their wedding as a secret and eloped! After their ceremony Kelli called everyone to spread the great news. They enjoyed surprising everyone.

Comments about Oak Crest:
"We were very pleased with our experience at Oak Crest. Our cottage was great and the wedding ceremony was perfect. Thank you!"
Kelli & Aaron Graffman - Henryette, OK

I met Kristina when I was in the 9th grade and she was in the 8th grade. I was a hall monitor cause I broke my arm and couldn't do gym so they put me as hall monitor. Every morning I would go outside her room (not knowing her at the time) and make silly faces at her, making her laugh. The teacher would ask why shes laughing and look out into the hall, but I already had ran to away. (Oh! this was in Illinois.)
About, a year later I had found out she was my sister (same age as her) were best friends. I got my sister to see if she would talk to me. She did and we both felt the connetion then. We never really dated just talked then.
I moved away to Arkansas to live with my dad. After going to school here in Arkansas and her in Illinois, we never talked. I was home sick. I guess you could say. and moved back to Illinois after two years. My first day of school, i seen her coming toward me in the hall. Our eyes locked and the hair on my neck stood up. But we never spoke to each other.
I got my sister to get her to come over to the house one weekend. I had just got my liscence and a car. so, I took her, my sister and two other friends out driving around. We made a stop at our friends grandmas. She grabbed me pulled me in the bedroom and we kissed! After that I knew we were soul mates and she became my best friend in life.

Years later we had Ally, Damon, and Brayden. I proposed a long time ago. She said "Yes"! on Christmas eve about 12 years ago. We never really set a date and when we did some family issues would come up. But this year I got on and reserved this beautiful room and set the date 11-11-11 as a special date (one of kind) and we did it. I know our next 20 years together will be as good as our first 20.

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages:
Gary & Dawn I can't thank you enough! I will remember this always! We will never forget this place is beautiful and perfect in every way. Our wedding was meant to be here. The town, the people everything was a dream come true for us! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Matthew had a best friend who was interested in Gina. At the time they all worked for the same company. Matthew was so jealous because Gina was taking his best friend from him. Matthew noticed that she didn´t seem to like him very much, because she thought that he was buttin in. Then one night they found themselves alone and talked all night. Which led them to realize that they like each other better than their friend.
When it came time to propose Matthew was taking a shower and he noticed the mirror was foggy. So when he got out he wrote "Will you marry me baby" on the mirror. He knew she was coming in right after him and that would be the first thing she saw!
Well she said "YES" and they tied the knot!

Comments about Oak Crest:
"We had such a good time. We felt like family. Everything was perfect in the treehouse and out. We can´t wait to come back in the winter to cuddle by the fire."
Matthew & Gina Hanks - North Little Rock, AR

Kerri and Robert met in a AOL chat room. Robert liked Kerri´s screen name so they started chatting. It didn´t take long before they began talking on the phone. They would spend HOURS on the phone. Both of them were going through divorces at the time and felt a real connection with each other. They planned to meet one night, and were inseparable ever since.

They were celebrating Kerri´s birthday (nearly 7 years ago). Kerri sat on Robert´s lap, snuggling as he proposed. Of course she said, "Yes".

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages....
"We enjoyed our private and quaint wedding. Your excitement about marrying us made us feel really special. The cottage was so romantic that we can´t wait to visit again! Thank you for everything!"
Kerri & Robert Harmon - Oklahoma City, OK

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages and Treehouses:
The room was very nice and homey. If we come back to Eureka Springs we will definitely stay at Oak Crest.
The Chapel ceremony was perfect for us. Thank you and Mr. Gary Johnson. The picture cd is very clear and we really appreciate it. Some other (places) packages that I looked at didn't offer a cd. We used your map and restaurant guide like a bible. It was accurate and very informative. Overall, we loved it! Thank you for a memorable wedding ceremony.

Shaun and I met at a high school party. We went to different schools and a mutual friend thought we might like each other. We actually didn´t meet that night, but we met EYES. We actually met the next weekend at another party at Hunter´s Park. 17 years later on Christmas evening Shaun brought me back to Hunter´s Park, got down on one knee, and said, Sarah this is where we met, I loved you then, and I love you know, and then asked me to be his wife. I said YES!! Yes, 17 years. So it took us awhile. We´ve always known we would be together forever, and finally decided to make the final commitment and get married. I´m so glad we did. Now it´s time to start our family. :)

Comments About Oak Crest
Thank you both for making this an amazing weekend for us. We couldn´t have asked for any thing more to make our wedding day more perfect. Thank you so much, Shaun and Sarah Kinnard

Thank you for the wonderful experience. We had a great time. I will definitely refer friends to you guys.
Thanks again.
Christina Garcia

Coatney´s roommate Sean worked at the same bike store as Joe. One day...Coatney went and rode with Sean & Julie around Lake Hefner. About half way around Sean pulls up to Coatney & says that one of the guys he worked with wanted to meet me. So they go about 3 more miles & Coatney is thinking that he wasn´t going to show up. Then out of nowhere he rides ups & starts talking to Sean & Julie. (Coatney thought he had a cute butt!!!) Then he introduced himself & that is where it all began.
When it came time to propose they were just sitting on the couch & Joey looked at Coatney and said, "Baby, I love you...will you marry me?" Well obviously she said "Yes" and they tied the knot at Oak Crest!

Comments about Oak Crest:
"Everything was perfect. Everyone was extremely friendly. The ceremony was short & sweet and I wouldn´t change anything. Thank you for giving us an amazing Wedding & Honeymoon."
Coatney & Joey Mesa - Oklahoma City, OK

George and I would like to thank you both so much! You made our wedding and our time in Eureka Springs very special. It was just what we wanted, small and intimate. The Romance Package was fantastic, our cottage was perfect, everything was absolutely wonderful! Hope to see you soon..."
George and Leslie Miller

We had a great time! The wedding was just how we wanted it, intimate, short and sweet. Y'all were so nice and we LOVED the cabin. I wish we could have stayed longer. Next time we will.

Our story:
David and I met when a mutual friend tried to set us up. We met at a restaurant with a group of friends. They failed to tell me this was the guy they were trying to hook me up with so as he was asking me questions and talking about things there should be no reason for a perfect stranger to know about me, it just freaked me out. I thought he was a stalker. A cute stalker. Later that night one of my friends called to ask me what I thought about Dave and that's when I realized who he was. I felt awful because I knew I had acted rude since I thought he was creepy when really he was just trying to get to know me. I thought I blew it for sure and I would never hear from him again. However, we talked through emails and went on a date shortly after that. We've been together ever since. A year and a half later he asked me to marry him and after much tears of joy I said "Of course!" Two months later we were married at the Oak Crest Cottages and honeymooned in Eureka Springs, AR. I couldn't be happier. I love my little stalker.
Lisa Rhea

A mutual friend gave Andrew my phone number because... we both drove Mustangs. Seriously. But obviously it worked out!

On our very first date, we went out to eat and I ordered a large meal, expecting Andrew to do the same as he is a big guy. Instead, he ordered a little tiny bowl of fruit. That's it. So I basically (accidentally) yelled at him, "That's all your eating?!?" Great first impression.

At the time, we worked very different shifts, so Andrew left a very sweet, heart felt note on my bed with the ring! Just how I wanted it, sweet and simple.

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages: Everything about our wedding and honeymoon was absolutey perfect! Simple stress-free, and fun. We can't say enough good things.

We met in 6th grade. We were inseperable ever since. Our parents got each of us our own phone lines because we would talk all day at school, come home and call each other right away and talk until it was time to go to bed and sometimes later. We would always talk about our dreams and detting married. Wedid this non stop till we had a fight in high school. We didn't talk for 5 years. We got back in touch a year ago, now we'er married!

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages:
It was exactly what we wanted. Simple, short, but romantic. The room was perfect size and very clean. Thanks so much for helping make our dreams come true!

He was a truck driver and was passing thru Okc and staying with his sister. I (Katie) was friends with the sister and we were shopping the day after Christmas and she invited her brother to lunch with us that day. It was bells and whistles from then on.

I went to visit him in Utah and we went shopping. I looked out the doors of the store and made a comment about the thunder clouds outside. Everyone including the store employees started looking around trying to see the storm clouds I was talking about... turns out it was the mountains and with me being from Central Oklahoma ( no mountains). I thought they were clouda, Chad and his family still are laaughing at me about it.

I was in my loungy clothes watching t.v. and he got down on one knee and told me he loved me and we would be together forever. He wanted to do a big fancy proposal with all the family but I am not the type to do the big show thing and he knew that so it was perfect for me. It was he and I and our two girls Sasha and Shadow (our cats). It was perfect.

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages:
We loved staying here. The cabin was awesome! We loved the small gathering and wonderful ceremony. We have had a great time. The people are so nice here. The romance package is beautiful. We made alot of memories in Arkansas. We will be back for vacations. Thank you so much.

We met on-line; then found out we had mutual friends before we met face-to-face. We decided to meet late on Saturday night- but the only place we could find open was a Steak & Shake. So, we talked over ice cream shakes.

I was recupering from some minor surgery and he brought me some Steak & Shake (to my home) and there was a ring box in the bottom of the bag.

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages:
Very nice; perfect for us!