Saying “ Saying “ Do Do” ” at the Gaylord-at the Gaylord- Pickens MPickens Museum | Oklahoma Hall of Fuseum | Oklahoma Hall of Fameame Elly Kohs and Ryan Brantley lly Kohs, a 昀椀昀琀h-generation Oklahoman, and Ryan Brantley, a sixth-generation EOklahoman, met at a hockey game in February of 2019. They went on their 昀椀rst date one week later. Once they started talking, they realized they had crossed paths many years before during junior high. Elly grew up with Ryan’s sister and had no idea she was dating her friend’s brother. As the days passed their love grew stronger. They discovered they both shared a love for food, family, and their dogs. They o昀케cially became a couple in March of that same year and Ryan popped the question during a romantic evening in 2022. Elly spent all her time planning the perfect wedding while 昀椀nishing law school at Oklahoma City University. At the Gaylord-Pickens Museum | Oklahoma Hall of Fame on October 28, 2023, Elly and Ryan vowed to spend their lives together. Their wedding epitomized the essence of autumn. Every detail, from the bridesmaid dresses to the table decor, embraced the vibrant hues and cozy charm of the season. Joy & Honey Events coordinated the festivities, and it was their 昀椀rst wedding at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. The Foyer served as the backdrop for the ceremony, followed by a cocktail hour. Fall 昀氀owers 昀椀lled the Great Hall. Dinner and drinks were enjoyed, champagne toasts brought on tears, the cake was cut, and everyone spent the rest of the evening dancing to great music. Glow sticks and other swag made its way to the black and white checkered dance 昀氀oor. The couple honeymooned in Sea琀琀le, Washington, exploring Bainbridge Island and hiking Mount Rainier. Elly and Ryan have been each other’s biggest fans in life’s new endeavors. From new jobs, law school, hobbies, moving, exciting accomplishments, and devastating hardships, they have supported each other through it all. Ryan and Elly will reside in Oklahoma City’s Midtown. BY APRIL WAGGONER Ryan Brantley and Elly Kohs were married at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum | Oklahoma Hall of Fame on October 28, 2023. Surrounded by a bridal party of family and friends, Ryan Brantley and Elly Kohs began their life as “Mr. and Mrs.” at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. 17