Vendor of the Week: The Wine Barrel

So, I have decided to start a new segment of the blog called "Vendor of the Week". This will be where I will write an article about a vendor I think it just great. This vendor is probably going to have something to do with the wedding industry or the photography industry, but I not gonna promise anything. I'm not too big on following rules, so I decided it wasn't a good idea to start now. (I'm just kidding about following the rules. I actually love following the rules. It makes me feel grown-up.)

So, this week's Vendor of the Week is: (pause for a dramatic entrance)

The Wine Barrel

The Wine Barrel is newly opened and operated by my good friends, Mark and Laura Yeager and Jason Rosneck. So, yes, before you even say it, I am a bit bias on this one. BUT their store is great and they are very knowledgeable about the wine and spirits that they sell. In fact, I heard many an interesting story about various liquors, wines and beers during my visits. (For the record, my "visits" have not been because I have a drinking problem. I HAVE supported my friends in their newest endeavor with a few purchases, but the real reasons for my visits were to check out the new store and to take some great shots of it for them. I will share these great photos a little bit later in this entry.)

Anyways, back to the vendors. These guys are just great and some of the nicest people I know. The store is beautiful and very clean. Their selection is great and easy to browse. They have even organized their beer section in order of the origin of that beer, just as they appear on the globe. (That was really cool, I thought, don't you?) When someone walks in the door they are greeted by a smile and a helpful hand in finding what they may be looking for. Don't know what you are looking for? Well, they are always happy to suggest something you might like. Oh, if you run out of beer during that all-important OU game (or OSU if you must), don't you fear, because The Wine Barrel has a big screen t.v. above so you don't miss a minute! Much thought has been put into every detail of this beautiful store, and it shows!

The store is new, but I just know they are going to be great success. I wish them the very best of luck in life and business, and I was happy to help them with photos of their store. I highly recommend you go by and visit these guys! They are located at:

16401 N. Rockwell, Ste 300
Oklahoma City, OK 73013
(405) 340-9800

Also, contact Mark or Laura at the Wine Barrel for information about stocking the bar at your next big event!

Now, the advertising part of this segment is over. But I still have to share some of my favorite photos from the shoot, which is hard but I loved so many of them!! It appears that I may have a knack for photographing liquor stores and their contents....who would've known? Oh, and so does Tom, some of these shots are his, so I don't want to leave him out. He did a great job too.