Moody hues and organic influence make for a refined, romantic affair
Three-tier wedding cake with buttercream icing and berry filling, topped with flowers by Tipton & Hurst. Ambrosia Bakery Co., Hot Springs, ambrosiabakeryco.com…
CHANTEL + JEREMY
Chantel + Jeremy
Mulberry // 9.12.20
A good cause first brought Chantel Shuler and Jeremy Neville together. “I was hosting a bar crawl to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Dickson Street in Fayetteville,” Chantel recalls. Jeremy came to the event and the two were introduced by a mutual friend. …
All Natural
A neutral palette and layers of texture create a vibe that’s boho chic
Chocolate mocha wedding cake with macrame-inspired fondant decoration. Blue Cake Co., Little Rock, thebluecakecompany.com…
Fanciful Fruits
A bright and happy palette accented with citrus makes for a whimsical celebration
“Limon” letterpress wedding invitation and corresponding envelope by Jessica Downs for Bella Figura. Shindig Paperie, Fayetteville, shindigpaperie.com
Mottahedeh “Blue Lace” dinner plate and “Duke of Gloucester” salad plate. Tipton & Hurst, Conway, Little Rock, and Pine Bluff, tiptonhurst.com
Custom letterpress invitation with blueberry-patterned envelope liner. Shindig Paperie, Fayetteville, shindigpaperie.com…
CAROLINE + BLAKE
Caroline + Blake
Tontitown // June 30, 2018
Caroline Franco and Blake Ceola both grew up in Tontitown. Their sisters were close friends, and they even remember playing together on weekends. However, sometimes fate takes its time. “There was just enough of an age gap between Blake and I that we didn’t become friends until our mothers played matchmaker in the spring of 2016,” Caroline says. “We both pocketed this crazy idea for a while since we thought it was super weird, but, to our surprise, it was actually perfect!” …
Natural Beauty
Local vendors craft a folk-inspired wedding scene against the landscape of Osage House
When photographer Olivia Fryer was looking for a venue for this styled shoot in Northwest Arkansas, it didn’t take her long to land on a location. “Osage House is being built on this really gorgeous property that is pretty vast and private,” Olivia says. “It’s such a great example of how beautiful the outdoors are in Arkansas.” The 54-acre property in Cave Springs is home to a chapel, reception hall, and covered outdoor area, all of which are set to open this summer.
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Suite Life
Eye-catching envelope liners and foil-pressed accents make a meaningful first impression on wedding guests
1 Square invitation featuring custom gold foil and envelope with oral-motif liner. By Invitation Only, Little Rock, byinvitationonlylr.com…
Elements of Style
From flowers and cakes to stationery, gather ideas for your big day from this roundup
Flower Power
Not sure where to start? Dive into floral design ideas to establish the overall mood of your celebration
1 Pieris, seeded eucalyptus, bamboo eucalyptus, salal, and springeri ferns are punctuated with ranunculi and ‘White Cloud’ garden roses for a greenery bouquet that is neutral yet vibrant. Pigmint Floral Studio, Fayetteville, shoppigmint.com
2 Burgundy carnations, ‘Cherry Brandy’ roses, ‘Free Spirit’ roses, ‘Safari Sunset’ leucadendron, red hypericum berries, broomcorn millet, ‘Burgundy Cushion’ chrysanthemums, seeded eucalyptus, dried lotus pods, and grevillea are gathered with a ribbon for a bright-and-bold bouquet. Ye Olde Daisy Shoppe, Conway, yeoldedaisy.net…