Weddings In Arkansas
On the Go: From sips and sweets to photo ops, these mobile vendors are sure to be the life of the party
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Toasts in Tow (toastsintow.com) is a mobile bar operating out of a converted covered trailer. Customizable packages include everything from the use of the bar taps for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to bartending service….
Emily + Matt
Conway // 6.19.21
While they both hail from Mississippi, Emily Guntharp and her groom, Matt Hendrickson, have shared their love around the globe. After meeting at Millsaps College in 2017, Matt proposed two years later on a trip to Venice, Italy. “We were there on vacation with my family and had just been on a gondola ride,” Emily recalls. “When little girls dream of a fairytale proposal, they dream of something like ours. It was an absolutely beautiful place to propose.”…
Alvina + Sam
Omaha // 9.19.20
Sam Struk and his bride, Alvina Vedernikov, met at church. “He caught my eye,” Alvina says, “and he liked me as well but didn’t think he had a chance.” After dating for a year, Sam was ready to pop the question over a picnic of Chipotle. “When we got to the picnic, there was a ‘Will You Marry Me’ sign. I was telling him, ‘Ha! That’s cute,’ and shortly realized it was for me!” Alvina says. …
Selby + Jamie
Cave Springs // 3.13.21
For Selby Whitbeck and Jamie Boyd, May 2020 was meant to bring a trip to New Orleans’ famed Jazz & Heritage Fest. In particular, the couple were excited to hear artist John Prine sing their song, “In Spite of Ourselves.” However, when the pandemic began, everything changed. Jamie, who had planned to propose at the festival, still wanted to pop the question that weekend. Rather than in New Orleans, the couple spent the day together in Little Rock on the golf course. He got down on one knee at the 18th hole with their beloved song playing in the background as Selby said yes….
Jen + Bo
Little Rock // 1.30.21
There was a bit of kismet involved when Jen Spore and her future groom, Bo Brister, first saw one another at Little Rock’s Ciao Baci in the spring of 2018. “We were both out with friends, and after a few not-so-subtle glances, he made his way over to me. We talked the rest of the night and had our first official date a few days later,” Jen recalls….
Rachael + John
North Little Rock // 6.5.21
Rachael Rainey and John Cobb were just 15 years old when they met through a mutual friend in their shared neighborhood. After dating for four and a half years, John knew the time to propose had arrived. He planned a special day, starting with painting pottery and ending at the waterfall overlook at Petit Jean State Park where Rachael said yes to his proposal….
From traditional silhouettes to modern details, let these dresses and jewels inspire your dream day look
Strapless ivory Mikado silk gown with sweetheart neckline. She Said Yes Bridal, Rogers, shesaidyesbridal.com | Jewelry provided by Romance Diamond Co.…
Sydney + Noah
Bentonville // 9.19.20
Sydney Steele thought she was headed to a business dinner with her boyfriend of six years, Noah West, when the couple pulled into Springdale’s Sassafras Springs Vineyard. However, Noah had other plans. Upon entering the property, he drove back to the chapel area. “Before I knew it, he was getting down on one knee,” Sydney says. After she said yes, the couple, who are both from Springdale and met in high school, went back to his family’s home to celebrate and begin planning their dream day….
Rona Luong takes cues from one of her favorite time periods to design a magical and memorable wedding scene
“Every time I do a styled shoot, I always want to do something different,” says event designer and coordinator Rona Luong. As one of the owners of Mint + Mix Events & Design, she has the responsibility of tailoring each wedding day to a bride’s vision. However, when she sets out to style an editorial shoot, the possibilities are endless. “I love being able to have ideas with no limitations and to do something people might not dare to do,” she says. “I ask myself, What’s different? What hasn’t been done yet?”…
A muted palette and simple sophistication create a look that’s perfect for an al fresco soirée
Bella Figura “Ichabod” gold foil invitation suite with vellum belly band and coordinating save-the-date card, website card, rehearsal dinner card, and envelope liner. The Social Type, Little Rock, facebook.com/thesocialtypelr…