Wedding Stories - Fall

Grew up together...mothers were friends.

He cooked me a very nice dinner...flowers, champagne, and very romantic proposal.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses: Michele Akins is family and helped make all this happen. Thank you, Michele.

Thank you guys for a beautiful and perfect wedding weekend! The cottages are amazing! We will be filling out our story to email you soon!
And we will be coming back for sure!
Thanks again
Brandi and Jason Alexander

I am not sure that it matters how the couples met or how he proposed to her. Eureka Springs Treehouses is by far the most relaxing way to join together in your union.

Joe and I had already planned to spend the weekend of 11.11.11 together. It only seemed fitting that we get married on that date. When we happened across the website in June we didn't know what exactly we were getting ourselves into. Choosing a wedding date and time of 11.11.11 @ 1111 could have turned into a cheesy affair. Our weekend was far from that!

The classy attention to details combined with the relaxed feel of the area made our wedding weekend surpass anything we could have imagined. Not only did we enjoy a relaxed ceremony in front of the waterfall but we were spoiled with massages, champagne and even a wedding cake! I thank each and every person involved with the coordination and execution of our entire weekend.



Sarah & Joe Anderson

Me and my wonderful husband met on an internet dating site. Neither of us was really looking for anything serious but we fell in love anyway. He was in Missouri and I was in Oklahoma. The long distance relationship was too far and so he moved in with me.

He purposed on Valentines Day 2007, I had to work that day and he had to work that night and our schedules overlaped and I was not going to get to see him. I had a family member in the hospital that I went to visit. When I got home Jake was there. He had cooked dinner and had candles lit. Since I was late, dinner was cold and he had burnt it and then it got microwaved. If it had been any other way it would not have been special. I loved it and will always remember it.

We were planning on getting married on 2/29/08 but our plans got moved forward after we got a call that Jake was going to be deployed to Iraq for a year. We got married at Oak Crest Cottages on 10/09/07 in one of the treehouses. It was so awsome the pictures don't do the property justice. It was calm and relaxing. The wedding was private and sweet and the romance package was the icing on the cake. Elaine & Don were wonderful and made sure everything was perfect for us.

Thank you so much for the memorable
time and wonderful wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Anfinson

Name of Wedding Coulple: Ryan and Leeann Bailey Wedding Date: 12/10/11

How did we meet?

Ryan and I met online. I had seen Ryan's profile on zoosk.com several times. Ryan sent me a message. I responded, and we met at a Japanese steakhouse soon after we started chatting. I thought Ryan was really cute when we met, but I didn't really think he was interested, so after our first date when my sister-in-law called and asked how it went, I told her it was simply adult conversation and a free meal. I was joking of course, but as a single mom, it was nice to get out of the house, even though I didn't really think that we were a match. Ryan is very quiet, and he didn't really say much on our first date, so I didn't expect to hear from him after our initial meeting. To my surprise, we went out a few more times, and I was still thinking that maybe he just liked to have someone to spend some time with and get out of the house. It wasn't until about our fifth date that I realized that he might actually be interested. It was a great way to get to know each other because since we really didn't seem to be a match, I think we were comfortable being ourselves. The normal nervousness and "putting on a show" wasn't a part of our relationship because we weren't trying to impress one another. I fell in love with him before I knew what hit me! lol.

Funny Dating Story?

Our first date is probably the funniest story that we have to tell. We were suppose to meet at Fuji's in Fort Smith. However, I had gotten to town a little early and decided to stop at Wal-Mart and get something (I think lip gloss). While I was inside the store, sirens started going off all over the town of Fort Smith. All of the staff and customers were rushed to the back of the store, and we were told that a tornado was about to rip through the city. Ryan and I started texting back and forth, and he had gone to get his mother and niece and take them to a storm shelter. We texted throughout the entire storm checking on one another, and it was strange because we were complete strangers at this time, but we were both frightened. Luckily, the tornado didn't harm us, but it definitely postponed our date. However, we decided to go ahead and meet at the steakhouse. I like to call it our "Whirlwind Romance." Ryan thinks I'm nerdy, but I think he likes it anyways. lol

How did he propose?

We had talked about getting married, but he never actually proposed. It was just one of those things that we knew we were going to do sometime. I was so proud and excited though because Ryan planned the entire weekend. It was the most stress-free wedding that I could have ever asked to have, which was exactly what I wanted. It was amazing!

Comments

Oak Crest Cottages were absolutely beautiful. WE stayed in cabin number one, which was decorated in a Venice theme, and it was amazing. The wedding was short and sweet, which is what we wanted. The ceremony was very nice. The staff was fantastic! After the service, we went out to eat at a great local steakhouse called Gaskins, which served excellent food in a semi-formal setting, and we went back to our cabin. As we opened the door to the cabin, the staff had decorated it with candles, flower petals, cake and sparkling cider, ect. They had turned on romantic music and mood lighting, and we were absolutely amazed! So much so, that I forgot to take the key from the exterior door, and we slept with the key hanging in the knob all night. Luckily, the cabins are very secluded and a "clicker" is required to get through the entry gate to get to the cabins. lol. I would recommend for anyone who wants a stress-free, beautiful, and classy wedding to book with Oak Crest Cottages. It was a gorgeous setting and provided us with a wonderful experience that we will always remember. We hope to return on our one year anniversary to enjoy another experience and make more memories. We want to thank the staff for being so great and making our wedding day AMAZING!

-Ryan and Leeann Bailey
Fort Smith, Arkansas

Venisa's step sister introduced us. Richard was working at a grocery store. He was 19 and I was 16. We dated for a month then we wee reunited a little over 3 years ago.

Richard had taken me out on the boat on a stormy day after a while of fishing, he decided we better head back. When we got to the dock he asked me to hang onto the dock while he got the rope to tie it. While I was waiting the wind was pulling us apart. When my arms were almost stretched completly out, I started calling for Richard by the time he turned around, I had fallen in. Richard said "You're the only girl who'd fall in the lake and laugh about it." He tells everyone that when he turned around all he saw was "butt and feet."


We were supposed to have got married before but he got cold feet. It was a big wedding with invitations mailed with 2 weeks until showtime, he called it off. That was over a year ago. So, when I said I was booking this trip, jokingly I asked if he was going to marry me down here and he said "Yes"

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
It was a wonderful place to have our wedding and to stay. It was an awesome cabin and I cannot wait to see some of the other cabins. Thank you!

Thank you so much for all your help with planning our wedding...I made several calls prior to our trip and they were all answered with kindness. Once we arrived, we were treated as if you'd known us all along...it made for a very stress-free and enjoyable day!
Your new treehouses are beautiful, very relaxing and quiet. I would recommend your cottages to anyone planning a wedding or get-a-way!
Bless you Both,
Matt & Shannon Burkemper - Elsbury, MO

We met at a local bar in Preston, MO.

We went out for a drink and I just out of nowhere said, "So you want to get married?" And she spit her drink out and then said, "Yes."

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses: Everything was great. She loved the carriage ride and she was just in awe about the room.

How we met:
We met thru mutual friends on several different occasions.
Bobby chased me around the pool table asking me out over & over and we've been dating for 5 years ever since.

The Proposal:
We were sitting at home watching TV & he bent down in front of me and asked "If I were to ask you to marry me, what would you say??" He was so sweet.


Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
This was a very special event in our lives and I can't imagine it to have been anymore perfect. Don & Elaine were so open & friendly. The treehouse was immaculate & very cozy.
For anyone whether it be to get married or to spend anniversary somewhere I would highly recommend the Eureka Springs Treehouses. VERY ROMANTIC setting & atmosphere.

We met through mutal friends! They set us up and after our first date, we are inseperable!

Brandon proposed on the front steps of his parents house! We had been dating around 5 months! He proposed on Feb 27, 2011.

Comments about Oak Crest/ Eureka Springs Treehouses:
What a great experience! We love the treehouse! The romantic dinner was nice and relaxing.
Everything was perfect, especially the ceremony!! Thank you!

I've known Kevin for 10 years and it's been an adventerous ten years. I wouldn't change a thing. We've been through a lot to get here and I would go through all of it again if I had to get to where I am today, Mrs. Davidson!

Last Christmas Eve he gave me a present to open, It was a cd of our song, At Last. I opened it and he put it in and he asked me to dance and durning the dance he dropped down on one knee and proposed!

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
Our wedding day here was perfect! We enjoyed our stay here. The Treehouse was awesome. And the people are great! Thanks Dawn & Gary! We will return & recommend to other friends!

Mario & Robin met online. After talking on the internet for quite a while Mario decided to call. They spoke on the phone for a few weeks and then decided it was time to meet. At first sight they both liked what they saw and made plans for dinner. After dinner as Mario was opening the car door he kissed Robin and totally melted her heart. Robin knew from that one kiss that he was the one for her.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"The wedding was very sweet and intimate. It was perfect for us. The treehouses were so much more than we expected! We loved staying here! It is going to be hard to check-out."
Mario & Robin Eichenauer - Apache, OK

These two were Junior High School Sweethearts. When they James first saw Marcia with her big bushy hair, the new girl in school, it was love at first sight. They met and starting dating. This was 37 years ago. Between that time they both had other lives.

They met again in 2006 and took off where they left off 37 year ago. James walked into her jewelry store and there she was and of course they recognized each other. They became best friends all over again and now they are husband and wife forever.

Their second first date they were out on James' boat in the middle of the lake night fishing. They were both nervous and James was really wanting to catch fish but never did. He just wanted to impress Marcia. They were sitting there in the quiet of the night talking when a beaver slapped its tail in the water right beside the boat. It startled Marcia and she just about fell of of the boat. They both also saw a falling star that night. It was very romantic.

When it came time to propose James went to Marcia's Jewelry Store and got on his knee and she said "YES"!

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"The Wedding was perfect with plenty of pictures. We stayed at the treehouses and they are spectacular. Everything you would want for your Honeymoon. Don & Elaine are great people..."

How did we meet?
We actually met on MySpace! I had just started to date again and was mainly looking for men to get to know outside my circle of friends. Johnny was fairly new to Oklahoma and we got to chatting online. It was several months before we actually met in person even though we lived about three miles from each other! I was working an event that Johnny agreed to bring the fire truck to. During that day I gave him a wild ride on our display dune buggies that had him screaming like a girl!! He was sort of in a relationship at the time so we just remained semi-internet friends. We didn't even see each other again for 8 months! When he ended that relationship he called me and came to my house to sit and talk. He didn't even kiss me until our third date!!! The rest as they say is history. I couldn't ask for a man to treat me better! Johnny is a dream come true for me!

How did he propose?
Johnny had a big party for my birthday with all the DJ equipment set up in our driveway. Half way through the party, he stopped the music, got down on one knee in front of our friends and family and proposed! Of course I said yes! We then shared a dance to "our song" - Tim McGraw's My Best Friend

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses/Our Wedding
If only we could have stayed there longer! We decided a month out to forgo the church wedding we had been planning to keep it simple and go to Eureka Springs. I think we looked at every cabin and tree house website there is! ES Treehouses not only looked romantic but could accommodate us on short notice for the historic 10-10-10 date for our wedding. Don and Elaine were wonderful to work with. When we checked in it was like meeting old friends again! Add to the fact Johnny shared a Cali background with them! The Ultimate Sante Fe Treehouse is indeed Ultimate! Out on the deck you feel you are the only cabin there! On arrival there were deer bedded down beside our walkway! The romance package upon our return from the carriage ride took our breath away! Can you say perfect?! We plan on making return visits and bragged about them on FaceBook our whole trip!
Sherri and Johnny Flores

We want to thank you for everything. We had a wonderful time. The Treehouse was beautiful and the wedding was perfect!
Thanks for making our day so special. We have told everyone what a wonderful experience we had staying at the Treehouse and getting married at your place.
Thanks again!
Brian & Molly

Thank you!! Everything was wonderful!
Thanks again...We are so BLESSED to have chosen Oak Crest/Eureka Springs Treehouses!!
Mandy

Thank you to guys for everything!! It couldn't have been a more perfect wedding weekend for us. We will be back.

Suzanne and Steven
P.S. Loved the pictures!!

"We wanted to express our deepest thanks to you guys for what will always be one of our fondest memories. Your professional attitude and personal care in making sure we were happy will not be forgotten..."
Gratefully Yours, Daniel and Amy Grizzel

David and I met me in November of 07 and with him being very shy, he barely said 10 words to me. At the end of January I got to sell him a computer and we started talking and within 2 weeks we were talking 3 to 5 hours every day and there has not been a day since that we have missed. Sometimes it is when you least expect it, the perfect thing happens. We are truly best friends and can't imagine a day without each other!

We can't say enough about how wonderful and relaxing our weekend was. You have a very beautiful place with plenty of peace! We definitely have been recommending you to everyone we talk to. You can bet we will be back someday!! Thanks again for making everything perfect – you guys are the sweetest!!

Rochelle Henagan

I work for an optometrist. One of my patients knew my parents and started chatting with me. She asked if I was seeing anyone. I said no. She said her son was single too and she asked for my phone number. I was surprised when he actually called me.

We only dated for a month before deciding to get married. We met in August this year, so we don't have many stories ... yet!

He told me that he was going to marry me one day. The day before the wedding I took the engagement ring out of the box and told him he had never actually proposed. So he did (at 3:00 a.m. yesterday before we left for this trip) and put the ring on my finger.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses: Love the cottage/treehouse. The ceremony was short & sweet. Everyone has been very nice. It was just what we wanted. Loved the whole experience! I would recommend this to anyone -- even if they are not getting married.

Meredith & David met on a blind date, set up by a mutual friend Chad. David had acually introduced Chad to his wife. What are the odds of that...

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"Everything has been amazing here. The treehouses are beautiful, the view is breathtaking. Secluded enough to be extrememly quiet, but close to everything. Best of all our ceremony was exactly what we wanted, on the back deck "in the trees". If someone wants a stress free, perfect wedding-this is the place. Thank you so much."
Mr. & Mrs. Johnston - Niangua, MO

Thank you so much for making our Wedding day Special. You are two wonderful people!

How did we meet?
I Patty, worked with Jerry's son Levi who became a very dear friend. Jerry and me both had been divorced for a while. People told Levi he should set us up that we would be good together, we both love to ride! He did try a few times but timing just was not right. So months later we finally meet and went to dinner and it was amazing. That was almost 3 years ago and been going strong ever since.

Funny dating story
Not sure I can tell one story, Jerry make me laugh at everything we do. Maybe more like adventures we have on vacation. We took a 5 hour detour because Jerry forgot the keys to the Harley on are way to Sturgis SD this year. And then I forgot the one and only thing I was suppose to bring for this weekend a Dress!! So we just keep smiling and role with it, it always turns out fabulous no matter what we do.

How he proposed?
We come down to Eureka Springs every fall so I thought we were just doing are normal vacation. He just asked that a bring something pretty that we were going out to somewhere nice. When we arrived at the Hotel Friday evening he sat me on the bed. Told me he loved me and wanted to take care of me, to make me feel safe and secure. And then ask if I would be his wife. I said yes then he says on Sunday?? He had planned everything without me knowing and done a great job of it. I could not have done a better job myself.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses
Having the wedding and staying at the Treehouse was a remarkably beautiful a day I will treasure and never forget. Don and Elaine are 2 amazing people, it felt like I was getting married with my own family. They have made a beautiful place to stay for a wedding or any occasion, oh can I say anniversary next year!
The treehouse are truly awesome, quiet, clean very romantic thanks again for making our day so great!! See you next year!

Jerry & Patty Knox

Met online 5 years ago. Rekindled 1 year ago.

Comments on Eureka Springs Treehouses:
Amazing. Everthing was perfect. Thank you so much for making our wedding so specical!

Thank you both for a perfect and wonderful wedding and honeymoon stay. It was exactly what we wanted! The ceremony was very intimate and meaningful yet short and simple. The waterfall setting was a beautiful and peaceful place for the wedding. The pictures were great. The treehouse was fabulous! We loved everything about it! You both have been so friendly and helpful from beginning to the end of this stay. We will be back for future romantic get-aways and have been recommending you to all our friends. Thanks again, we love it!"
Darin and Debra

Thank you so much for making our day so very special. We had a wonderful time and everything was just amazing!!!! We can't wait to come back.

Thank you so much again!
Shelly

THE PROPOSAL!
Madonna came home from work two days before her birthday. She walked in and went in the kitchen. She turned around and Eric had 4 or 5 boxes beautifully decorated completely covering the table. He let her open presents early and in a certain order. Finally the last present was a travel bag. She took out alot of gifts he had put in and finally at the very bottom the ring box was there and he asked. It was perfect.

Comments about Eureka Spings Treehouses:
We can't say in words how perfect the treehouses and wedding were. We booked an extra night just to experience a second treehouse!
Thank you so much!
The Parks - Mustang, OK

Our story: We were introduced by the brides brother at a cookout at one evening at his home.
Funny Dating Story: After our first date, Matt never left..................it was so comfortable, I think we both "knew" -- though not admittedly we would be together forever.
Proposal: We drove deep into the country back roads where we had our first serious conversation about where the relationship was going.....and he proposed.

Comments about Oak Crest:
"Thank you both SOOOOOOOO much for the beautiful weekend! It surpassed all of our expectations BY FAR!! You definitely have a hidden treasure in those treehouses, they were magnificent--secluded, romantic, rustic, with elegant charm......we could go on and on!! We would not change one thing about the entire weekend from the accommodations to the ceremony, you made it so laid back and fun! And what a surprise to find a copy of our vows in with our wedding license from the courthouse! Our carriage ride and romantic dinner topped it all off......WOW!!
Thanks again!!"
Matt and Angi Petersen

"We stayed in the Venice Treehouse and absolutely loved it!
We got married in at the Oak Crest Chapel and did the carriage ride afterwards, everything was wonderful!"
Shane & Melissa Reamy - Skiatook, OK

Amos contacted Kasi through myspace online. They talked online for about three weeks. Then on their first date, they met at a bowling alley, only to find out that it was closed for a private party. They then decided to go see a movie and the only one showing was "I now pronounce you Chuck & Larry"! Ironically their first date was a preview of their future.

Amos proposed while at Cheddars Restaurant between the salad and before dinner. He just popped the question right in front of everyone!

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"We loved the treehouse, how secluded it was, no phone, no neighbors, romantic. We could have just lived there all year around. There isn't anything I would have changed. It was a very pleasurable & memorable experience."
Mr & Mrs. Roach - Tulsa, OK

Thank you so much for this weekend, it was more perfect than we could have ever imagined. It is an honor to have our picture on your webpage, we are highly recommending you to everybody... Thanks again for making everything perfect for us, I'm sure we will see you again.
Sincerely,
Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez

Nathan and I met two years ago online. Nathan contacted me two weeks prior to us meeting and I wasn't sure that I wanted to meet. One day I was thinking about him and decided to actually contact him back. We talked on the phone for a few days and decided to meet at the Riverwalk in Jenks, OK @ 5:30 on the 29th of September 2006. We met and we were there for five hours and didn't want to leave each other. We went home and talked on the phone for another 2 hours. Neither one of us got alot of sleep the week before our first date. We were inseparable after that! We fell in love with each other that weekend.

After being together for a year (9/29/07) Nathan and I decided that we were ready to get engaged and went to pick out a ring. He purposed to me that evening after having a great dinner. We talked then about when we were going to get married. It was important to me to get married on the date that we met. We were married on Sept 29, 2008 @ 5:30 to make it perfect.

To Don and Elaine: The Treehouses were the best. You don't even know that they are there which makes it very quiet and intimate. There is not enough words that I could say about the wedding. You made it very special to us and we will never forget it. Thank you Don, for being there and marrying us and Elaine, for taking the pictures and making the room romantic when we got back. It was GREAT! Thank you for a wonderful wedding.
Gina and Nathan Simonds

We completely enjoyed our time here-a truly beautiful and peaceful spot. It was nice to find such isolation in such a convenant location.

Thank you so much. You guys made it wonderful.

Monica's older sister organized a youth night at their church with coffee, games and a live band. She invited Monica to come along and Brian's older sister invited him as well. They met over a game of checkers, started talking and enjoyed each other's company so much that Brian had Monica's phone number by the end of the night. He called her and they began dating right away.

When these two started dating Brian had taken Monica to see a movie. There was a fountain near the theater and after the movie they walked over to it and he jokingly asked her to marry him. Three years later, he did it again, this time with a genuine proposal and a beautiful diamond ring.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"The Venice Treehouse is spectacular. We loved it so much we plan to come here again for one of our anniversaries!"
Brian & Monica Thompson - Springfield, MO

David proposed to Leah while at a Jack Johnson concert while Jack was singing one of their favorite songs. He gave their camera to Leah's sister-in-law and asked her to take a picture of them. Next thing Leah knew, David was down on one knee proposing! It was very special and they were with their family and closest friends.

Comments about Oak Crest:
"My wedding was much more than I ever envisioned. It was very personal and allowed us to focus on what we were truly saying to one another. The romance package was the icing on the cake! We felt very special. I want to thank-you from the bottom of my heart for making our wedding day so memorable...we will be back!
Leah & David Wade - Ponca City, OK

Mike drove for a trucking company who makes drop shipments to Lola's trucking company. She was in the only center who would accept delivery. She had no fear in signing off on his paperwork. One day, when he didn't show up, she called his company to make sure he was okay. He was-a few months later they began seeing each other...now years later...here they are!

Their first Thanksgiving together, they went primitive hiking in the Cranberry Wilderness in West Virginia. They got to the mountain and set up camp near the Cranberry River. It was 2AM with a slight drizzle. They went to sleep that night planning the following days activities. Around 8 the next morning they woke up to 9" of snow all around! Amazingly beautiful.

When it came time to propose, they went to North Carolina to visit Mike's kids & grandson. After spending a few days in Chapel Hill they went to the outer banks. Mike propsed to Lola under a full moon in a lifeguard's tower.

Comments about Eureka Springs Treehouses:
"The treehouses are absolutely wonderful! Private & spacious! Everything was great! Thank-you"
Mike & Lola Zeigler - Stilesville, IN