The late spring/early summer in Oklahoma is not only known for planting squash and contracting West Nile Virus. It is also the prime time of year for couples across the state to spend $25,000 to make 30-100 of their closest friends and family stand outside in the sun and wind for their wedding ceremony. As a licensed minister in our great state who regularly officiates weddings for free drinks and gas money, I have seen a lot of interesting trends and traditions. Though all weddings offer something unique, like Celtic hand-tying ceremonies or matching chain wallets among the groomsmen, most Oklahoma weddings have quite a few commonalities. So here are 7 things you’ll find at every Oklahoma wedding.
Rustic Chic
Rustic chic, defined by combining burlap with turquoise lace or table décor with tetanus-inducing rust, is the latest trend in Oklahoma weddings. Brides from Weatherford to Eufala spend countless hours pinning DIY uses for mason jars and janky tin to make sure their $25,000 wedding looks like it was put together for 12 bucks by your grandma during the Great Depression.