Editor's Pick Omaha couple enjoy 'fairytale' wedding at Orpheum Theater Marjie Ducey Omaha World-Herald Oct 19, 2021 Oct 19, 2021 Updated Feb 3, 2023 0 1 of 13 Lauren Brandt and Alex Olinger were married on Sept. 4. There invitations were done by Zazzle. ASHLEY NICOLE DICKES Lauren Olinger's bridal bouquet was by Janousek Florist & Greenhouse. ASHLEY NICOLE DICKES Lauren grew up going to and performing at the Orpheum so having her wedding there was a sense of coming home. ASHLEY NICOLE CREATIVE The Olingers wanted an evening of vintage glamour and the Orpheum Theater was a dream come true. ASHLEY NICOLE CREATIVE The Olingers wedding cake was done by Hy-Vee, 180th and Q. ASHLEY NICOLE CREATIVE Alex and Lauren Olinger celebrated their nuptials at The Orpheum Theater. ASHLEY NICOLE CREATIVE The Olinger's wedding ceremony and reception was held at The Orpheum Theater. ASHLEY NICOLE CREATIVE Lauren Olinger said her husband, Alex, is "handsome, brilliant and humble." ASHLEY NICOLE CREATIVE Alex Olinger says his wife, Lauren, is his "beautiful soulmate inside and out." ASHLEY NICOLE CREATIVE Lauren Olinger's wedding gown was by Augusta Jones from Ready or Knot Wedding Chic. ASHLEY NICOLE CREATIVE Lauren and her mom, Denise, planned the wedding event from top to bottom, and her parents made sure it was a fairytale day. ASHLEY NICOLE CREATIVE The Olinger's rings were from Helzberg Diamonds. ASHLEY NICOLE CREATIVE The Olingers wanted an evening of vintage glamour and the Orpheum Theater was a dream come true. ASHLEY NICOLE CREATIVE Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Marjie Ducey Omaha World-Herald Lauren Olinger sings to her new husband, Alex, at their wedding reception in the Orpheum Theater. kAm{2FC6? qC2?5E 2?5 p=6I ~=:?86C 925 DFD9: 2E q=F6 7@C E96:C 7:CDE 52E6] %96J ?@H ;@<6 E92E E96C6’D ?@H EH@ 76H6C 7:D9 :? E96 52E:?8 D62]k^AmkAmp=6I AC@A@D65 =6DD E92? @?6 J62C =2E6C 2E 9:D A2C6?ED’ =2<6 9@FD6 :? $F? 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Trev Alberts finds the perfect bride for his son The couple were married Oct. 30 and soon will be moving to Savannah, Georgia. Alberts' son, Chase, is a West Point graduate and a member of th…
There was nothing scary about Omahans' romance The ceremony was outside and didn't require too many decorations, but the bride was aiming for rustic, vintage and colorful. The couple brough…
Omaha couple feeling sky-high after proposal, wedding ceremony An Omaha skydiver proposed to his boyfriend during a jump, and also made a big landing during the reception.
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