Wedding Stories - Winter

"I would like to thank you for making our stay absolutely wonderful! The cabin is gorgeous and the ceremony was beautiful, as were the wedding pictures. We will be back soon!"
Thanks again,
The Bruners

When these two met it was love at first sight!

They had been together for quite awhile and they bought a new truck and Rachel was sick about it all night. So Stephen said, lets take the truck back and get married!

Comments about Oak Crest:
"Everything was wonderful. We had such a great time. We will definately be back for our anniversary."
Stephen & Rachel Buzzard - Tulsa, OK

Will and I have been friends for years. We never had the chance to date over the years because one of us was always involved in another relationship. A year ago we re-connected online. It was seemed crazy that after all these years we were only two hours away from each other and finally single at the same time. Our friendship was the type that we picked up right where we left off. We could make each other laugh, and were always available to lend a shoulder and ear when needed. It was just a matter of heart over mind for us to admit we were in love! And when we did, wow, the doors just started to open. We knew we wanted to get married some day, just never could settle down on a date. We both agreed that 1/1/2011 was a great play on numbers. And so the idea of getting married became reality.
Comments about Oak Crest Cottages: The Oak Crest Cottages was the perfect setting for starting our lives together. The room was quiet and very clean. The wedding service was perfect for us, we were able to laugh and focus on each other. We loved the whole Eureka Springs experience. Cannot wait to come back in the summer to stay in the treehouses! Thanks Ben and Dawn!!

Thank you so much everything Oak Crest Cottages! The service outside in the snow was absolutely beautiful! I know it´s a day my husband and I will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Sincerely,
The Coontz´s

Our love story: We met in a nontraditional way....on Relationships.com which is a Christian website. Gary had been on the website off and on for about a year. I, however had only been on the site for 2 days. Gary was at the time...living in Connecticut and I was in Oklahoma. In Gary´s profile he had mentioned he was planning on moving back to Muse,Ok...so...my pickup line was, "Hey, where´s Muse,Ok"? And that is where it all started. Within 2 wks we talked about getting married and sharing the rest of our lives together. We had an internet and cell phone love affair from May 12th 2007-Oct. 5th, which is when we met for the first time in person. We had planned to meet at a state park in OK to camp for the weekend. When I pulled up to the campsite, Gary was laying on the ground next to an unpitched tent. He walked up to me with a big smile on his face and gave me a big kiss and a hug. We had always felt like we had only been separated for a time, it was like coming home. Everything we had planned and talked about during our long distance conversations came to pass just as planned. We went into our relationship knowing what we wanted and didn´t want. God has been and will always be in the center of our relationship because He is the reason we are together. He knew the desires of our hearts even before we did.

Comments about Oak Crest:
"We wanted a very small intimate simple, stress-free wedding and honeymoon. Gary lives on a ranch in OK so we picked "the Barn" which was everything we needed that weekend. We were able to relax and just enjoy each other and the beauty around us, despite the cold wet weather. You all did a wonderful job with the ceremony, pictures and the candle-lit dinner. We came back to a room illuminated with candles and rose petals...very romantic. I liked that the room had enough floor space for us to dance while Gary sang a song for me that he had picked out even before he met me in person. We will never forget how we met and the wonderful wedding weekend we had at Oakcrest Cottages.....Thank you again."
Sincerely...Gary and Alisa Cruse

Johnny & I met over the internet. We actually had our first date a year ago today, Feburary 14, 2009. Johnny says that she was and still is the most beautiful woman!

All their dates are full of comedic commentary by Johnny, or in Angie's words "lame" comedic commentary. Now the way Angie tells it, she is the funny one, Johnny is such a competitor.

THE ENGAGEMENT!
We had just gotten home from the gym. We were having a conversation about life, love, etc. Johnny got down on one knee and proposed. Johnny says...She fell for it!!! And I am so happy she did.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"There is not enough space here to write how pleased we are with everything: the room, the ceremony, the very hospitable ownership. It's beyond what we expected. Thank you for making our day so special.
Jon & Angie Dawson - Ft. Worth, TX

Now this is one cool story...
Steve & Loralee met as children in the 60's-Grew up together-Highschool sweathearts-Married when they were 18 & 20 years old and had three children-Divorced after 16 1/2 years of marriage.
Both remarried-these marriages ended.
22 years later-brought together again over the terminal illness of Steve's little brother Brett. Brett was a "special" guy-had Down's Syndrome.
They think Brett or an angel was pushing them together again. Cautiously they re-discovered the love they thought had died years ago.
Their families rejoiced!
Valentine's Day 2010 they united in matrimony. They felt blessed to have this 2nd chance.
They look forward to many happy years together with their children and two precious grandchildren.

Comments about Oak Crest:
We appreciate the special little wedding ceremony you provided us. Can't wait to get home & look at our photos!
We loved your little treehouses-we'll be back again!
God Bless you!
Steve & Loralee Delmas - Tulsa, OK

Mark & Jennifer met thru the internet.
Upon meeting they could barely stay apart for an entire day.
Mark proposed in Jennifer's living room.

Comments about Oak Crest:
"We had a wonderful time! Loved the wedding ceremony. The treehouses are just beautiful. We will tell all our friends."
Mark & Jennifer Dill - Edmond, OK

"Thank you both!
We really appreciate the time you took with us.
I was a little concerned about just having anyone do our ceremony. I really wanted a Godly person to officiate. You both quickly put that concern to rest.
Thank you both for letting your light shine!
Sincerely,
Natalie Dolan

Amy and Charlie were in the same grade and graduated high school together. After high school we both moved on and live our lives and after years we ran into each other and the rest fell into place. Charlie sat Amy in his lap and opened a calendar and pointed at a date and ask me how I´d like getting married on that date.

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages: Everything was absolutely perfect. It was beautiful, far beyond what I ever expected or could imagine. Thank you so much for helping make our dreams come true.

We met when I (Rebecca) started my new job driving a semi for a local company.

We both just got through working and came home and I started cooking dinner. Joe propsed while eating dinner.

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages: We really loved our stay here and you both are wonderful people. God Bless both of you.

Ali and David met 4 years ago when they both worked at the YMCA in Norman, OK.

Thank you guys for making our wedding day and the whole experience a special time! We really enjoyed our time in Eureka Springs and even though it was cool and rainy while we were there, the treehouse was exactly what we needed - calm and relaxing! We had a great time and felt as if we had the town to ourselves as we had never been there in the "offseason". Thanks again and we look forward to coming back soon!

How these two met:
Cory & Melody met at a sports bar in Conway, Arkansas about 1 1/2 years ago.

A funny dating story:
On December 1st, 2007 they went to the Cracker Barrel for Melody´s Birthday Breakfast. After paying the tab, Melody says, "Last one to the truck is a rotten egg!" There was no way that Cory was going to lose the race! He ran as fast as he could. Once he got to the truck and unlocked the passenger door, he passed out falling flat on his back in the middle of the parking lot!

How did Cory pop the question:
They were on their way to a family gathering. He asked if she would wear this ring and of course she said "Yes!!"
It was simple and sincere, because they knew they were meant for each other.

Comments about Oak Crest:
"AWESOME!!! Beautifut, HASSLE FREE!!!, very romantic. Don & Elaine were very sincere, we will be back!!"
Cory & Melody Garrett - Conway, AR

Leslie posted an ad on Craigslist for someone to take her skiing. I answered her ad but was in the middle of some projects and couldn't really meet her for a couple weeks. We talked several times before we met but nothing exciting. Kept getting cut off. Phones were staticy. We met for pizza & zoo lites and ...woohoo...lucky me, went skiing the next date and the third date she tore her ACL while skiing.

Lloyd picked out what he thought would be a great pizza place for the 1st date. He loves pizza but little did he know I had already been there on 2 other dates that week. I didn't have the heart to tell him zoo lites were wonderful. Tore my ACL 2nd trip skiing so when we went to Hawaii hiking he had to help me up & down the mountain. I wore a brace the 1st 6 months we dated.

We were in Aberdeen WA in a coffee shop talking about how great our relationship was/is and he said "So does that mean you would want to spend the rest of your life with me?" And he pulled out a ring.

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages/Eureka Springs Treehouses/Your Wedding, etc... "Very nice, comfortable, great atmosphere."

Our Story:
Seth and I met when his mother decided to do a little matchmaking. We met on a blind date set up and hosted by his mother. There is quite a bit of age difference - she lied about the differences to both of us but by the time we found out the truth, we were already head over heels! It was certainly a different way to meet!

Comments about Oak Crest Cottages:
"Thank you for hosting us. We had such fun. We will be returning again in May!! You both were the perfect hosts!!"
Jen & Seth - Monroe, LA

We had such a great time and loved the treehouse! The ceremony was perfect and we are so pleased!
Thanks again!
Michele Hutchins

We met on April 18 2010 at Leslie's nephews 3rd birthday party. We were introduced by Leslie's sister.

Ronnie is very scared of heights. So he finally got the nerve to ride in a helicopter. We were in Branson, Mo and saw the place for helicopter rides. I had to ride up front with the pilot and Ronnie had to ride in the back with an old man who he didn't know. Poor guy was so nervous while up in the air. Especially when the helicopter caught some wind turbilance over the lake, but he survived and made it. It was a big accoumplishment for him being a first time flyer.

We love the Arkansas Rasorbacks. On a trip to the Hogs game we stayed in Alma, Arkansas the night before the game. When I stepped out of the shower there was a white rose with a card which represented our past. When I opened the door there was a pink rose which represented our present. On the the bed there was two red roses which represented our future. Then Ronnie proposed with a beautiful ring.

Comments about Oak Crest: We had a lovely stay. Our ceremony was short and very sweet. You helped make our memories and our dreams come true. Thanks

I just wanted to write to thank you all for the wonderful stay and the lovely wedding that you provided us with, it was far more than we ever expected and exactly what we wanted. You were all so very kind and warm and you really made us feel comfortable and welcome! The wedding was so pretty and the treehouses were simply stunning. We got the updated, snazzy accomodations that we couldn´t find anywhere else in Eureka Springs and we also got a taste of the outdoors by simply stepping out on our balcony! We can´t wait to come back in the spring and bring some family with us! We wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being so wonderful and so helpful! God bless you all!
Be looking for us in the spring!

Mr. and Mrs. Danny and Dana Kennedy

Bernie and I met playing an MMO, Lord of the Rings Online. We had an alliance kin we were both part of and talked to each other on occasion. He was really down one day and I sent him an instant message to try and help him through things, and we really got to know each other and fell in love. Before we even saw what the other looked like we knew we wanted to be together, our souls just connected.

The night he drove down from Pennsylvania to see me in Oklahoma I couldn't sleep at all! I was so excited and nervous. He told me then on our first date he was going to put a ring on my finger & 9 mos later he did!

After moving down here he proposed to me last fall. He drove me out (blindfolded) to a secluded area and walked me to a wooden fence. When I took off the blindfold I saw a beautiful view of a lake and trees and Bernie down on one knee. He's such a romantic.

This was his first trip ever to Eureka Springs, as beautiful he thought it was I told him its nothing in comparison to spring and fall when everything is in bloom and full of color. We have never stayed here at the Oak Crest, but we both loved it so much and we plan on coming back to Oak Crest each time we visit Eureka Springs. Thank you Don and Elaine for our sweet wedding, your hospitality, and the memories we will always have of our special day thanks to the photos you took.

These two met at a Drive-In Theatre when Crystal's car broke down.
Note from Elaine-
Now what are the odds of that...
You just never know when you are going to meet that someone special...

Comments about Oak Crest:
"Oak Crest Cottages are amazing. The picnic we came back to was much more than a picnic! It was a wonderful dinner, quite amazing! Everything was set up very beautiful with candles and rose petals.
We can't wait to come back for our Anniversary!
David & Crystal Lowe - Blue Springs, MO

Kimberly was a friend of one of Eric Sisters. One day they started talking, Eric taught Kimberly a little about playing guitar. They lost touch over the years and then saw each other at a float trip a few years ago, chatted and went on our ways. Then one year ago he got in touch with me and we have been together ever since.

Eric and I went to breakfast one morning and for a change I held the door open for him. I was really tired and the door slipped out of my hands. It hit his head just right and it knocked of his glasses off his face. We both laughed all the way through breakfast. Since then I'm not allowed to open and hold doors.

I was getting ready for our date and Eric shut the door behind me and went into the front room. when I was done I opened the door quickly, he dropped down on his knee and asked me to marry him. Of course I said YES! Then we went to dinner and had an amazing night.

Comments about Oak Crest: It was amazing! The room was unbelievable and Ben & Dawn were so friendly and helpful. We will be back for sure! It was a nice relazing getaway. Eric & Kimberly Martin

FIRST DATE!
Jeremy and Donna were both single parents living in family housing at a college in Oklahoma. He had two boys and she had a boy and a girl. Their first "date" was taking the kids swimming at the pool on campus after school one day. (Actually it was the first day that they had ever talked to one another) Her son, who was 3 years old at the time, told her that he needed to go to the little boy´s room. She said "well, go" she was meaning for him to go to the apartment and use the restroom. But he did not, he started "going" right there. She called out his name and he turned to see what she wanted (while he was still "going") and ended up "going" all over her.....the hair, face, clothing, you name it and it was soaked. After everyone was FINALLY able to stop laughing (She thinks that it took Jeremy about 30 minutes to stop), Jeremy invited them to dinner. But of course, she wanted to go home and take a shower first. Since that day they have been together.

Thank you.
You guys were awesome. Thank you for making our day so special...
Trish & Dale

We can not tell you with words how wonderful our experience was at your cottages! The treehouse was absolutely perfect, it was romantic and relaxing. After returning home on Saturday it was just a few hours before we decided we wanted to be back at the cottage. The ceremony was exactly what we wanted, short, sweet and intimate, Don did a wonderful job! Elaine you did an awesome job on the pictures, we have enjoyed sharing them with our friends and family.

Thank you so much for helping make our wedding special...
We hope to come back and visit again as soon as we can."
T.J. and Kelie Powell

"Gary & I had a wonderful time and everything was just as we had hoped it would be.
We wanted small, intimate and private wedding and weekend and that´s exactly what we got. Your place is magnificient. As we told all our friends, pics don´t do it justice, you need to go in person. I´m sure we will return in the near future. Thanks again."
Gary & Beth Robbins

Thank you so much, you made everything perfect!

Sam & Sarah were both waiting tables at a Sushi Restaurant in Tulsa and soon became each others best friend and greatest love.
When it came time to propose the question was "Want to go to Eureka Springs and get married?" The answer was "Okay".

Comments about Oak Crest:
"The wedding was short, sweet and simple just like we wanted. The room is so nice! We´ve been joking around about just buying it and living here. It was also the best deal I could find on a nice room & wedding. Don & Elaine are so nice and hospitable! We will definitely be staying with you again."
Sam & Sarah Stern - Tulsa, OK

Matt & Cami met on Yahoo Personals. His profile said he was taking California Swing dance lessons and Cami thought that sounded like fun.
They talked on Yahoo for about 2 weeks before they met the first time.
Matt says it was love at first sight. He told Cami that he loved her only 2 weeks after their first date.

On Valentine's Day of this year he took Cami back to where they had their first date, Ruby Tuesdays.
They had been there for a while & Cami hears, "Flower deliver for Camilla Sims"! Her brother & sister in law, who owns a flower shop presented her with a dozen roses, 11 red & 1 white. Matt told her the 11 red roses represented the 11 months they had been together and the white rose represented their future...her ring was tied to the white rose.

Cami's sister-in-law took a picture of her face when she saw the ring. Matt said he used that picture for his desktop for 2 days. He was very proud of himself.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"Don & Elaine were phenomenal!!! The absolute perfect Wedding and when we got back to our room...WOW! It was like a dream. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!"
Matt & Cami Swetnam

Jesse & Charolette met at work and it was an instant connection.
The Proposal:
These two were shopping and Jesse stopped in the middle of the aisle and said, "Would you like to be my wife?"
Comments about Oak Crest:
"Breathtaking like it was made just for us. We were welcomed with open loving arms. You just can't beat this, it was AWESOME!!!"

Don and Elaine made us feel like our wedding was special and unique. The Chateau Treehouse is very romantic and private. We had a wonderful stay and plan to return for our anniversary. Thank-you so very much Elaine and Don.
Dean & Rebecca Troyer - Kansas City, MO

Thank You so much for the wonderful stay at your treehouses and for a GREAT wedding... Thank You!! Will see you again soon.