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ELEMENTS 11 In Full Bloom: Floral favorites in a variety of hues22 What’s Hot: Party perfect invites, décor, gifts & more
REAL WEDDINGS26 In Fort Smith, the Stec-Phillips wedding
28 In Fayetteville, the Rosenzweig- Bridewell wedding
30 In Hot Springs and Little Rock, the Day-Simpson wedding
32 In Little Rock, the Wooten- Kalkbrenner wedding
34 In Concord, the Turner-Warren wedding
36 In Little Rock, the Lincicome- Harrell wedding
38 In Searcy, the Hatfield-Walton wedding
40 In Conway, the Webb-Clay wedding
42 In Mountain Home, the Booy-Muse wedding
44 In Little Rock, the Carver-Pitchford wedding
46 In Fayetteville, the Sanders- Goldberg wedding
FASHION & MORE50 Streaming in Love: Festive fashions for the big day
60 Take the Cake: Creative confections add to the perfect party
62 Summertime Sipper: Celebrate with a custom cocktail
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The perfect day deserves the perfect space.The ideal venue for everything from your rehearsal dinner to your reception.
IT WAS PARTY TIME at photographer Nancy Nolan’s studio as our creative team, special projects editor Laura LaRue and art director Mandy Keener, geared up for our photography sessions for this issue. The room was filled with festive decor, flowers, cakes and beautiful dresses, all the elements of a great party, as well as a great wedding.
By the time we bring these items to the studio, we’ve planned, coordinated, searched and scheduled all the details for months, and seeing everything come together in one place can be both nerve-wracking and gratifying, but ultimately, fun, much like a wedding. And we’ve coordinated and tended to it all in order to offer you inspiration for your big day.
Inspiration is our mission, and we offer ideas more ways than ever before. Visit weddingsinarkansas.com and you’ll find both a digital edition of this magazine (with extra features not seen in our print edition) and our blog, where you can:
-See real Arkansas weddings, find project ideas, view the latest color trends and more
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Enjoy the party as you flip through these pages, and then find a daily dose of inspiration for your own celebrations.
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COLOR CONTRASTA Southern Tradition, Conway, (501) 336-0326, asoutherntradition.com
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fresh boutonnieres
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mr. & mrs.throw pillows
Haus Werk, Little Rock,(501) 663-5251
flower measuring cupsFifth Season, Little Rock,
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zen zen wooden bowl & serversFull Moon, Little Rock, (501) 663-4367
laser cut wedding invitationThe Crown Shop, Little Rock, (501) 227-8442
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Something Blue Paperie, Conway
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table lanternA Southern Tradition,
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save the dateMolly's Paperie, Little Rock,
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diamond solitairesWilkerson Jewelers,
Stuttgart, (800) 631-1999
seersucker placemat &
napkinFull Moon, Little Rock,
(501) 663-4367
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rehearsal dinner inviteMolly's Paperie, Little Rock, (501) 661-9929, mollyspaperie.com
patterned wedding invitationBy Invitation Only, Little Rock, (501) 975-8902, byinvitationonlylr.com
engagement party invitationThe Crown Shop, Little Rock,
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ELEGANTLY INSPIRED BY NATURE with a splash of tradition is how Nicole describes their wedding day, and it was fi lled with family and friends. “I spent most of the previous eight years away at school, so it was great to spend so much time with my family,” she says. Details Weddings & Events coordinated Nicole and Zac’s big day as a stress-free way to keep the emphasis on fun and family.
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PHOTOGRAPHY The Beatys Photography, Fort Smith, (479) 462-2416, beatyphotography.com EVENT PLANNING/COORDINATION Details Weddings &
Events, locations statewide, (479) 459-7681, weddingsbydetails.com CEREMONY/RECEPTION LOCATION Christ the King Catholic Church, Fort Smith,
(479) 783-7745, Christ-king.org BRIDE’S DRESS She Said Yes Bridal, Rogers, (479) 631-2006, shesaidyesbridal.com BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES David’s Bridal,
locations statewide, davidsbridal.com RING—GROOM Newton’s Jewelers, Fort Smith, (479) 782-9123, newtons-jewelers.com STATIONERY Molly’s Paperie,
Little Rock, (501) 661-9929, mollyspaperie.com CAKE—BRIDE Simply Sweets, Fort Smith, (479) 434-2140 CAKE—GROOM Creative Kitchen, Fort Smith,
(479) 646-3233, creativekitchenstore.com CATERING Golden Corral, Fort Smith, (479) 484-1040, goldencorral.com ENTERTAINMENT Central Arkansas
Entertainment, Benton, (501) 772-0067, centralarkansasentertainment.com FLORAL DESIGN Tanarah Luxe Floral & Event Styling, Maumelle, (501) 803-
4630, designsbytanarah.com HAIR/MAKEUP Mr. John’s, Fort Smith, (479) 484-5665, mr-johns.com RENTALS Eventures Party Rentals & Event Planning,
Fayetteville, (479) 444-7526; Little Rock, (501) 246-5993; Rogers, (479) 273-5466; eventurespartyrentals.com TUXES/SUITS Rainwater’s Clothing, Fort Smith,
(479) 452-5836 VIDEOGRAPHY One Way Picture Video & Music, Bentonville, (479) 721-2363, onewaypvm.com
PURPLE POWERThe bridesmaids wore a
variety of purple dresses while groomsmen sported purple
ties, setting the color palette for the event.
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VINTAGE STYLE“I’m a bit nostalgic and wanted to honor all of the women who
have been so important in our lives,” says Nicole. “So I
decided to display everyone’s dresses. It was a bit of a
challenge to find that many dress forms!”
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NEWLY WEDNicole wore a Priscilla of Boston gown, to which she added length to the train. What was on Nicole’s mind as she walked down the aisle? “I think it was mostly disbelief that we were finally actually married,” she says.
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LIGHT BRIGHTLanterns and violet floral
arrangements adorned the reception tables. “I was going
for elegant, but natural and woodsy. We wanted everyone
to enjoy themselves and to be comfortable,” says Nicole.
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SUMMER FRESHTanarah Luxe Floral & Event Styling created a bouquet of summery flowers nestled inside tree branches, a look Nicole describes as “unique, earthy and beautiful.” Purple stock, pink roses and greenery placed in simple jars tied with twine adorned the tables.
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craft-store initial and a vintage typewriter to display the
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FOR THE BIG DAY, Payton wore a crown of blossoms as a headpiece rather than a traditional veil. The couple chose a sunset, outdoor wedding ceremony overlooking the Ozarks, accentuating the evening with simple, romantic details.
“It was wonderful and precious, and it turned out to be everything I had dreamed,” says Payton.
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PHOTOGRAPHY MGB Photo, Fayetteville, (479) 747-2439, malloryberry.com WEDDING DAY COORDINATION Gatsby’s Event Management, Fayetteville,
(479) 353-2794 CATERING Nibbles Academy of Cooking, Fayetteville, (479) 966-4499, nibblesacademyofcooking.com DRESS ALTERATIONS Anita’s Fine
Tailoring, Fayetteville, (479) 422-7168 ENTERTAINMENT—CEREMONY Fayetteville Jazz Collective, Fayetteville, (479) 283-4311, fayettevillejazzcollective.org
ENTERTAINMENT—RECEPTION Big John Miller Band, Little Rock, (501) 244-0542, bigjohnmillerband.com FLORAL DESIGN—BRIDAL Flora, Fayetteville,
(479) 442-7010, fl oranwa.com FLORAL DESIGN—EVENT DÉCOR Susan Wright, Lonoke, (501) 676-1094 HAIR Teazed Hair Studio, (479) 695-1607,
teazedhairstudiofayetteville.com RENTALS Eventures Party Rentals & Event Planning, Fayetteville, (479) 444-7526; Little Rock, (501) 246-5993; Rogers,
(479) 273-5466; eventurespartyrentals.com RINGS Lauray’s The Diamond Center, Hot Springs, (501) 321-2441, laurays.com STATIONERY So Inviting,
Fayetteville, (479) 587-1800, so-inviting.com TUXEDOS Jos. A. Bank, Rogers, (479) 986-8386, josbank.com
TRIO TIME “Both of my parents walked
me down the aisle,” says Payton. “That’s something I’ve always envisioned and it was a personal touch to our day.”
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PICTURE PERFECTPayton took photos with
her bridesmaids before the wedding, with the bridal party
selecting their own dresses in shades of white or cream.
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OZARK AIRYThe wedding took place at the family home of Payton’s maid of honor. “We wanted it to be really simple because the setting is so idyllic, looking over the mountains,” says Payton. “There were even deer in the fi eld during the ceremony.”
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HEIRLOOM TOUCHRobert surprised Payton
with his great-grandmother’s ring when he proposed.
Both wedding bands were custom made by Lauray’s The
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EASY ACCENTSSimple shapes and soft colors were the theme for the cake and bouquets, with cabbage roses and Lamb’s Ear worked into the fl oral arrangement.
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GARDEN GALAPayton and Robert opted
for a large wedding party including family members
and friends from both college and high school.
Several hundred guests attended the event, which
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AS A VIOLINIST for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Leanne wanted to incorporate unique music into her elegantly styled wedding day. She selected Broadway tunes, which musician friends played as she and Doug exchanged vows at Garvan Woodland Gardens, and a lively jazz trio serenaded the Capital Hotel reception. “It matched the mood of the event perfectly,” says Leanne.
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PHOTOGRAPHY KES Weddings, Little Rock, (501) 607-0090, kesweddings.com CEREMONY LOCATION Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs, (501) 262-
9300, garvangardens.com RECEPTION LOCATION, CAKE, CATERING Capital Hotel, Little Rock, (501) 374-7474, capitalhotel.com
BRIDE’S DRESS The Bridal Cottage, North Little Rock, (501) 753-4138, bridalcottageonline.com BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES Jodie-Marie’s Bridal, North
Little Rock, (501) 771-9999, jodiemariesbridal.net ENTERTAINMENT Musicians through Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Little Rock, (501) 666-1761,
arkansassymphony.org FLOWERS—BOUQUETS & BOUTONNIERES Double R Florist & Gifts, Jacksonville, (501) 982-3126, doublerflorist.com HAIR/MAKEUP
Nancy Young, Studio 2121, Little Rock, (501) 219-1086, studio2121.com TUXES/SUITS Men’s Wearhouse, Little Rock, (501) 954-7080, menswearhouse.com
ELEGANT ACCENTSFamily members helped Leanne find elements and compose the centerpieces, which included apothecary jars and vases filled with flowers and trimmed with ribbons. The regionally inspired reception menu included specialties for which the Capital Hotel is well known, including Gulf shrimp with local Arkansas rice grits.
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PEACOCK PROUDThe cake design was
based on a stained-glass peacock that Doug’s
mother and Leanne found in a Hot Springs
store while searching for venues. The stained
glass quickly became the wedding’s design basis
and was displayed at the reception near the cake.
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UNDER MY UMBRELLAThe parasols were a spur-of-the-moment purchase by Leanne’s father and added a final decorative touch of peacock blue.
SPRING STYLELeanne’s lace and beaded off-the-shoulder gown from The Bridal Cottage combines both vintage and modern styling. “I love the sleek, figure-hugging fit, the lace panels on the sides and the one-shoulder look,” she says. Each bridesmaid carried a different bouquet of white flowers, such as freesia, calla lilies and tulips, while Leanne’s bouquet included a combination of all of them, plus peacock feathers.
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PAPER PRETTIESThe wedding programs and placards
continued the blue theme of the day, and were handmade by Leanne and her family. It was
after first making the wedding invitations that she realized all the other printed materials
would then have to match. “All in all, we were working on the paper items from nearly
beginning to end,” Leanne says.
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WHIMSICAL, VINTAGE AND ECLECTIC was Melissa and Matthew’s goal, creating a wedding day full of both charm and uniqueness, down to the last detail. “Our wedding day was the most surreal experience I’ve ever had,” Melissa says. “I never dreamed a wedding like this was possible. The whole day was amazing; we laughed, cried and laughed some more.”
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PHOTOGRAPHY Photography by Melisa, Little Rock, (501) 227-4206, photographybymelisa.com CEREMONY/RECEPTION LOCATION Terry House,
Little Rock, (501) 396-0394, arkarts.com BRIDE’S DRESS Proposals, Little Rock, (501) 661-4696, proposalsboutique.com
BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES J. Crew, Little Rock, (501) 821-2798 CAKE Donatello, North Little Rock, (501) 753-2520 CATERING Simply the Best, North
Little Rock, (501) 955-2020, simplythebestcatering.com ENTERTAINMENT Elise Davis, Little Rock, elisedavis.com FLORAL DESIGN Tanarah Luxe
Floral & Event Styling, Maumelle, (501) 803-4630, designsbytanarah.com HAIR Ali Bailey, Joel’s, (501) 221-2399, joelshairsalon.com
MAKEUP Tess Wilmans-Higgins, Glo Limited, Little Rock, (501) 224- 8222, glolimited.com RENTALS Tanarah Luxe Floral & Event Styling, Maumelle,
(501) 803-4630, designsbytanarah.com; Eventures Party Rentals & Event Planning, Fayetteville, (479) 444-7526; Little Rock, (501) 246-5993;
Rogers, (479) 273-5466; eventurespartyrentals.com RINGS M&M Jewelers, Little Rock, (501) 225-8887, mmjewelersar.com
BLUSHING BRIDESMAIDSMelissa’s bridesmaids wore a variety of garden-party style dresses from J. Crew in shades in gray, selected as a soft accent pairing well with peach hues.
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LAYERED LOOKThe cake, by Donatello,
incorporated a variety of vintage-inspired looks in Melissa’s chosen peach and white color palette.
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HISTORIC HOUSE“Ever since I was a child, I’ve wanted to get married at the
Terry House,” Melissa says of her vintage-style wedding. “It
was a dream then and it came true for me now. It was the
perfect backdrop for our day.” Lanterns and swags of magnolia
and honeysuckle around the front door decorated the porch.
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FRAGRANT FLORALS Instead of traditional flowers, Melissa opted for magnolia leaves, along with honeysuckle, hydrangeas, viburnum, roses and peonies.
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GARDEN PARTYTo continue the vintage theme for the
reception, the couple added antique tables and chairs placed on rugs to create small
seating areas around the lawn.
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PRETTY PEARLSMelissa wanted a simple yet unique dress, and she fell in love with the detailing of this one. She complemented the wedding’s vintage theme with a simple netting veil. Her brother, Tyler, custom designed a string of family pearls with a diamond clasp, embellished with diamonds from a variety of family pieces.
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ELEGANT ESCORTA vintage 1940 Cadillac brought Melissa to the Terry House, where her father and brother greeted and escorted her to the front porch to meet the groom.
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JUNE 18, CONCORDWORKING AS A FULL-TIME EVENT PLANNER, Deanne had already used what would become her own wedding venue several times for private dinners and parties. “Arkansas doesn’t showcase landscapes like this, so I knew it would be a jaw-dropper the moment my guests arrived,” she says. What’s more, Joe surprised Deanne with a horse-drawn, vintage carriage to take them to the reception. “I had no idea, and the shock is evident in all the photos,” she says. “The moment was priceless.”
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PHOTOGRAPHY Life as a Photo, Mountain Home, (870) 321-8521, lifeasaphoto.com CEREMONY/RECEPTION LOCATION, CATERING Chimney Rock Cattle
Co., Concord, (870) 668-3414, chimneyrockcattle.com BRIDE’S DRESS Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com
HAIR/MAKEUP Megan Bridgman, Salon 44, Batesville, (870) 613-3181 RENTALS-CHAIRS In Any Event, Searcy, (501) 268-7368, (501) 230-0577,
inanyeventrental.com RING-BRIDE George’s Jewelry, Jonesboro, (870) 932-1498 TUXES/SUITS Guy’s Formalwear, Jonesboro, (870) 932-8689, guystux.com
BASIC BLACKDeanne opted for classic black dresses for the bridal party, adorned with colorful accents. “Most women have a little black dress hanging in their closets at all times, so I knew it would cut down on their costs,” she says. For her own dress, she opted for a lace, one-shoulder style and added a belt.
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“I wanted my bouquet to look effortless and I think my cousin Ryan (ryanlawson.com) did a
phenomenal job,” says Deanne. The bouquet included red and yellow sunflowers, succulents,
Belles of Ireland, protea and fern fronds. For the floral
arrangements, Deanne wanted a “really organic but vibrant selection,” she says, which
included assorted shades of dahlias.
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WE’RE JAMMIN’“Our wedding was what the South is all about, so nothing was too formal or stuffy,” says Deanne. “We invited our guests to wear their ‘country best’ and served up hamburger sliders and mac and cheese. Guests were even given a jar of homemade strawberry jam to take home at the end of the night.”
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SIGN LANGUAGEDeanne, who studied graphic design, made most of the stationery. “I’ve forever loved creating things that have a graphic quality to them,” she says.
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PIE PALACEDeanne and Joe opted for assorted
pies and strawberry/blueberry cake donuts. “We were able to please
more taste buds this way!” she says. The dessert table included a banner
that read “Slice of Heaven” because, as Deanne says, “that’s exactly what
it was, all 10 varieties. We cut a key lime pie as our ceremonial slice.”
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MAY 14, LITTLE ROCKELEGANT SETTINGS AND SOFT HUES for dresses and fl owers made the entire wedding day utterly romantic. “You hear people say all the time that their wedding day is the best day of their life,” Theresa says. “I didn’t really
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PHOTOGRAPHY Carper Creative Photography, Little Rock, (501) 812-6681, carperphoto.com CEREMONY LOCATION St. Edward Catholic Church, Little
Rock, (501) 374-5767, saintedwards.net RECEPTION LOCATION Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, (501) 372-4000, arkarts.com CAKE Cakes by Sam,
Inc., Jacksonville (501) 988-2400, cakesbysam.com CATERING Simply the Best Catering, North Little Rock, (501) 955-2020, simplythebestcatering.
com EARRINGS Masons, Fayetteville, (479) 444-6138, shopmasons.com FLORAL DESIGN Tanarah Luxe Floral & Event Styling, Maumelle, (501) 803-4630,
designsbytanarah.com HAIR/MAKEUP Kate Murray, Katherine Grant Salon and Spa, North Little Rock, (501) 392-6271, katherinegrant.com
RENTALS Confetti’s Party Rental, Little Rock, (501) 374-0021, confettispartyrental.com RINGS Romance Diamond Co., Fayetteville, (479) 443-9289,
blog.romancediamond.com STATIONERY Save the Date Designs, Little Rock, savethedatedesigns.com
THE HAPPY COUPLETheresa wore an Aire Barcelona
strapless dress and added a bow at the waist. She also pinned her great-grandmother’s brooch to it as a family tribute, and wore her
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flowers to fit the look. Theresa’s advice? “Select vendors whom you
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photos Theresa sent to them to each select her own dress, designed to fit into
the soft and romantic color palette of the day. “It didn’t feel right to put them
all in the same dress and not let their personal style show,” says Theresa.
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JULY 16, SEARCYTHE SUMMER WEDDING of Rebecca and David was fi lled with
vibrant hues of Kelly green, royal purple and tangerine orange as a tribute to the bride’s love of color. Rebecca envisioned a whimsically elegant setting and used the mix of colors to create a light-hearted mood. “People told me the wedding looked just like me, and that
made me feel that I had been true to myself,” she says.
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PHOTOGRAPHY Kimberly Brackins Creative Portraiture, Searcy, (501) 279-1515, kbrackins.com CEREMONY LOCATION Downtown Church of Christ, Searcy,
(501) 268-5383, downtownchurch.org RECEPTION LOCATION Robbins-Sanford Grand Hall, Searcy, (501) 207-1864, www.facebook.com/RobbinsSanford
BRIDE’S/BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES Proposal’s, Little Rock, (501) 661-4696, proposalsboutique.com BRIDESMAIDS’ JEWELRY KatEva Designs, Little Rock, (501)
940-2002, katevadesigns.com CAKE The Blue Cake Company, Little Rock, (501) 868-7771, thebluecakecompany.com CAR RENTAL Vintage Motorcars,
Mayflower, (501) 580-8222 CATERING Ann’s Bridal, Searcy, (501) 268-9207, searcybridal.com; Cold Stone Creamery, Little Rock, (501) 225-7000,
coldstonecreamery.com ENTERTAINMENT-CEREMONY Arkansas Symphony Orchestra String Quartet, Little Rock, (501) 666-1761, arkansassymphony.
org ENTERTAINMENT-RECEPTION Brenda and Ellis, Little Rock, (501) 663-5919, brendaandellis.com FLORAL DESIGN Carren’s Flowers & Gifts, Searcy,
(501) 268-6779, carrensflowers.com HAIR Bliss Boutique & Salon, Searcy, (501) 279-2544 RENTALS-TABLECLOTHS The Boutique, Searcy, (501) 268-3434,
searcyboutique.com RINGS Tara & Co., Searcy, (501) 268-4684, taracodiamonds.com STATIONERY By Invitation Only, Little Rock, (501) 975-8902,
byinvitationonlylr.com TUXES/SUITS Men’s Wearhouse, Little Rock, (501) 954-7080, menswearhouse.com
TWINKLE TOESAll the bridesmaids chose their own style of shoes with only a few color guidelines. “The more outrageous, the better!” says Rebecca, a shoe aficionado.
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from Proposals featured eggshell satin with a box-pleated strapless
neckline and side pockets. The wide ruched band at the empire
waist was accented with jeweled floral details and pinned with a
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color scheme and consisted of royal purple hydrangeas, orange and hot pink gerbera daisies, green mums, tangerine roses, lime
green hypericum berries and small pink spray roses. The colorful assortment of flowers
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PhotograPhy SoHo Photography, Conway, (501) 339-4139, sommerholdenphotography.com Ceremony loCation Second Baptist Church, Conway, (501) 327-6565, sbcconway.org reCePtion loCation/Catering Centennial Valley Country Club, Conway, (501) 513-2522 centennialvalleygolfac.
com Bride/Bridesmaids’ dresses Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com Cake Tasty Cakes, Morrilton, (501) 242-3988 Ceremony/reCePtion design, florals and rentals A Southern Tradition, Conway, (501) 336-0326, asoutherntradition.com Cookies Ed’s Custom Bakery, Conway, (501) 327-2996 entertainment Central Arkansas Entertainment, Little Rock, (501) 772-0067, centralarkansasentertainment.com
hair/makeuP Lindsay Bettinardi, Bettinardi Styles, Conway, (501) 499-5909 invitations Shirley McCone, Conway, (501) 327-7200 Programs Crossman Printing, Conway, (501) 327-5518, crossmanprinting.com ring-Bride Sissy’s Log Cabin, Jonesboro, (870) 336-0066 ; Little Rock, (501) 663-0066; Pine
Bluff, (870) 879-3040; sissyslogcabin.com ring-groom Cecil’s Fine Jewelry, Little Rock, (501) 225-5068, cecilsfinejewelry.com tuxes Paul Morrell Formalwear, Little Rock, (501) 374-8899, paulmorrell.com
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leftover fabric from her dress and secured it with a locket that belonged
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inside the locket. “it was a way for me to make them a part of the day,
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color, she incorporated it into the wedding palette, but kept
it subdued by using different shades of the hue and adding
green to the mix. kendra chose the bridesmaids’ dresses after
spotting them in a magazine, and was even more amazed when
she saw them in person. “i wanted something fun that looked good
on everyone,” says kendra.
Cozy Candlelightthe couple, who began dating
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closely with Justin’s cousin, Jessica zimmerman, owner of
a southern tradition, to give the reception a new orleans
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including all-white accents and a chic strapless dress which Courteney describes as “love at fi rst fi t.”
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PHOTOGRAPHY Jaren Beavers, Mountain Home, (870) 656-4200, jarenbeavers.com CEREMONY/RECEPTION LOCATION First Assembly of God,
Mountain Home, (870) 425-4401, mountainhomeag.com BRIDE’S DRESS Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com
BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES JC Penney, locations statewide, jcpenney.com CAKE Jackie Gooch, Mountain Home, (870) 458-2586 CATERING Faith Bryant,
Mountain Home, (870) 421-3580 ENTERTAINMENT Little Red Photobooth, Jaren Beavers, Mountain Home, (870) 656-4200, jarenbeavers.com FLORALS
Annette’s Flowers, Mountain Home, (870) 424-7673, annettesflowers.com HAIR Vanessa Peglar, Salon Contrast, Mountain Home, (870) 580-0927
RENTALS A Southern Tradition, Conway, (501) 336-0326, asoutherntradition.com RING-BRIDE/JEWELRY Byron’s Jewelry, Searcy, (501) 268-1660
RING-GROOM Gregory Jewelers, Mountain Home, (870) 425-2542, gregoryjewelers.net STATIONERY Something Blue Paperie, Conway, (501) 327-4258
TUXES Reba’s Formal Wear, Searcy, (501) 278-5177, rebasformalwear.com
SIMPLY SOUTHERNCourteney’s grandmother made blackberry and blueberry jam, and Andrew’s mother made strawberry jam, which guests took home as favors in fabric-covered jars.
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a white-on-white classic design with hydrangea accents for floral
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LONDON AND DARRON’S WEDDING day was full of pure happiness and sunshine yellow, as the couple tied the knot in a romantic ceremony with vintage accents and unique details. London enjoys planning and one of her favorite parts was hashing out all the details with her mother. “We had so much fun together!” she says.
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PHOTOGRAPHY Erika Dotson Photography, Fayetteville, (479) 871-8932, erikadotsonphotography.com CEREMONY LOCATION Calvary Church of
the Nazarene, Little Rock, (501) 225-7631, calvarynaz.org RECEPTION LOCATION, CATERING The Little Rock Club, Little Rock, (501) 372-1821,
thelittlerockclub.com BRIDE'S DRESS Proposals, Little Rock, (501) 661-4696, proposalsboutique.com BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES David’s Bridal, locations
statewide, davidsbridal.com ENTERTAINMENT MS SoundWorks, Fort Smith, (479) 207-0527, mssoundworks.com HAIR Carrie Parsons, Salon Scarlet,
Little Rock, (501) 221-1191, salonscarlet.com MAKEUP Kakki Jones, Little Rock, (501) 940-6079 RENTALS A Southern Tradition, Conway, (501)
336-0326, asoutherntradition.com RINGS Sissy’s Log Cabin, Jonesboro, (870) 336-0066; Little Rock, (501) 663-0066; Pine Bluff, (870) 879-3040;
sissyslogcabin.com TUXES/SUITS Men’s Warehouse, Little Rock, (501) 954-7080, menswearhouse.com
FUN WITH FRIENDS“My bridesmaids and I had a great time,” says London. After brunch, the bridal party dressed for the event in a suite at The Peabody hotel. “It was great to relax and laugh together,” adds London.
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a mix of orchids, roses and hydrangeas, placing them in vintage vases she gathered
from shops around the state. Favor boxes were filled with mini
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COURTNEY DESCRIBES herself as a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl, and envisioned her wedding as “casual Southern chic,” she says. She opted for a simple dress and added a pop of color with a bouquet of pink peonies. Andre complemented her style with a sand-colored suit topped with a pink bow tie. The entire day was “simple, southern and pretty,” adds Courtney.
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PHOTOGRAPHY The Hudsons Modern Photography, Fayetteville, (888) 391-9907, hudsonphotos.com CEREMONY/RECEPTION LOCATION Pratt Place Barn,
Fayetteville, (479) 966-4441, prattplaceinn.com BRIDE'S DRESS Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com CAKE/DESSERTS Rick’s Bakery,
Fayetteville, (479) 442-2166, ricksbakery.com CATERING Whole Hog Café, Fayetteville, (479) 442-0100, wholehogcafebbq.com CEREMONY MUSIC Fayetteville
String Quartet, Music Arts Productions, (479) 313-9715, musicartsproductions.com ENTERTAINMENT Groove Productions, Fayetteville, (479) 200-1313,
djgrooveproductions.blogspot.com FLOWERS Jules Design, Fayetteville, (479) 263-1133, julesdesignevents.com HAIR Nicole Shipley, Studio 8 Salon, Fayetteville,
(479) 442-2611, studio8salon.com INVITATIONS Digital Print & Imaging, Little Rock, (501) 376-2200, dpilr.com MAKEUP Mayapple Salon and Boutique, Fayetteville,
(479) 313-2864, mayapplesalon.com RENTALS Festivities Tents & Events, Springdale, (479) 750-8981 RINGS-GROOM Stanley Jewelers, North Little Rock, (501) 753-
1081, stanleyjewelers.com STRING QUARTET Fayetteville String Quartet booked through Music Arts Production, [email protected]
BEAUTIFUL BRIDEPeonies were the stars of Courtney’s pink and white bouquet, complementing a simply stylish dress with a classic sweetheart neckline. Her fl ower girl carried a sign coordinating with the pink and brown color palette.
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PERFECT PINK“I liked the idea of having some color, but I didn’t want it take away from the simplicity
I had in mind, so pale pink fi t just right,” says Courtney. Mini jute-edged chalkboards served
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the couple saved the top tier for their fi rst anniversary.
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BELLE OF THE BALLMori Lee by Madeline Gardner gown with sweetheart neckline and skirt featur-ing beaded fl ower accents. Tulle, Sher-wood, (501) 255-0899, tulle-bridal.com
Charles Krypell earrings and pendant in 18-karat white and rose gold with diamonds, pink diamonds and white dia-mond briolettes; Dove’s Jewelry Designs diamond cuff bracelet in 18-karat rose gold. Kenneth Edwards Fine Jewelers, Little Rock, (501) 312-7477; West Little Rock, (501) 821-4455; kennethedwards.net
Crislu engagement ring. Faux Pas, (501) 716-2548, fauxpasboutique.com
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TULLE TIMEMori Lee Bridal Collection ivory gown with beaded embroidery accents, twisted chiffon midriff and soft tulle overlay on the skirt and bodice. The Bridal Cottage, North Little Rock, (501) 753-4138, bridalcottageonline.com
Elizabeth Showers freshwater pearl Coco necklace with single Simone bezel-set white agate. Rhodium-plated sterling silver carved Simone earrings in smooth turquoise with hope star and white sapphires. 18-karat yellow gold Simone eternity bracelets. Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, Little Rock, (501) 664-9000, robersonsfi nejewelry.com
Headpiece by Giselle featuring Austrian fl owers in a fl ower and vine pattern. Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com
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FLORAL NOTESWatters Brides ivory organza hand-cut bias fl ange gown with sweep train. Augusta Jones satin belt with hand-cut taffeta fl ower. Proposals, Little Rock, (501) 661-4696, proposalsboutique.com
Akoya 6 to 8 millimeter cultured pearl necklaces and 8.5 millimeter cultured pearl drop earrings. Romance Diamond Co. Jewelers, Fayetteville, (479) 443-9289, romancediamond.com
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BLUSHING BRIDEMaggie Sottero ivory organza gown with crystal beaded belt. Allure Bridals platform heels in ivory with asymmetrical bow. Malis-Henderson fascinator with feathers and Russian tulle. Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com
Bracelet with multi-dimensional gemstones of faceted rose quartz layered over pink mother-of-pearl, rose amethyst earrings, necklace and ring, all from Tacori’s Blushing Bride collection. Jones & Son Diamond & Bridal Fine Jewelry, Little Rock, (501) 224-3433, jonesandson.com
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THE LAYERED LOOKMori Lee by Madeline Gardner blush gown with ruched English net bodice and cascading skirt accented with beaded fl owers. Malis-Henderson pearl and crystal comb. Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com
18-karat white gold pearl earrings with 1-carat diamond drops, 32-inch multi-color pearl necklaces and 4-strand pearl bracelet. Sissy’s Log Cabin, Jonesboro, (870) 336-0066; Little Rock, (501) 663-0066; Pine Bluff, (870) 879-3040; sissyslogcabin.com
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Ambrosia, Hot Springs, (501) 525-4500, ambrosiabakeryco.com
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