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Madison + Josh

January 12, 2023 by weddingsar Leave a Comment

Madison + Josh
Little Rock // 10.9.21

Madison Derden and Josh Crook met through mutual friends during their freshman year at the University of Arkansas. The pair dated for seven years, often talking about marriage and fielding the question, “So, when are you two going to get engaged?” However, Josh was able to catch Madison off guard after dinner one evening. He called Madison out to the backyard under the guise of seeing a cute trick by one of their dogs. When she got there, he was down on one knee. “Josh and I had recently bought our first home in Memphis together, and since this is and will always be such a special place for us, he chose to have an intimate proposal here at home,” Madison says.

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Lauren + Blake

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Lauren + Blake
Little Rock // 7.2.22

Sweethearts Lauren Alford and Blake Spilker met at Lakeside High School in Hot Springs and dated for seven years before Blake asked for Lauren’s hand in a surprise engagement. The story unfolds like this: Lauren’s friends invited her to have drinks at Agasi 7, a rooftop bar in downtown Little Rock. When they arrived, the venue was dark and vacant—until Lauren saw Blake outside waiting, along with a photographer to capture her look of surprise. “I looked at my friends and they just pushed me outside. I was in shock!” she recalls. The unforgettable evening set the stage for a summer wedding, and plans soon began to take shape.

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Libby + Lou

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Libby + Lou
Little Rock // 9.18.21

Miles away from their native Little Rock and Fort Worth, respectively, Libby Whitbeck and Lou Wood struck up a conversation about East Africa at a party in Washington, D.C. “Lou was five months from moving to Malawi with the U.S. Department of State, and I studied Swahili in college and had previously lived in Tanzania,” Libby says. “Lou was only in D.C. for training before moving, and we were inseperable for those few months. We eventually took on the challenge of dating very long distance for the two years he worked in Malawi.”

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Kailey + Russell

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Kailey + Russell
Elm Springs // 6.12.21

Fayetteville natives Kailey Powell and Russell Lowry met in seventh grade at McNair Middle School. More than a decade later, while the couple were living and working in Dallas, Russell popped the question at a rooftop bar overlooking the city’s skyline. Friends in town helped him pull off the proposal and joined in on the celebration after Kailey said yes. “It was such a fun and exciting night to celebrate together and with our friends,” Kailey says.

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Hailey + Brad

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Hailey + Brad
Cave Springs // 6.11.22

A day on Table Rock Lake sparked love for Hailey Bush and Brad Cooper. Three years later, while on a trip to Colorado, Brad proposed during a hike overlooking a beautiful frozen lake. “The lake has always been special to us,” Hailey says. She said yes, and the planning began soon after.

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Kailey + Mark

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Kailey + Mark
Centerton // 6.7.22

Kailey Broaddrick and Mark Buck met through mutual friends during their time as students at the University of Central Arkansas. After eight years dating, Mark proposed on a trip to St. Petersburg in southwest Florida. “We took a walk on the beach one night and I was looking for seashells. When I turned around, he was down on one knee,” Kailey recalls.

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Maggie + Aubrey

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Maggie + Aubrey
Little Rock // 5.14.22

You could say Maggie Hurst and Aubrey Berkowitz were meant to bee—the two met through the dating app Bumble while living in Austin, Texas. They began dating in August 2019 and knew things were serious after celebrating the holiday season together, first in Little Rock with Maggie’s family and then in Colorado Springs with Aubrey’s. “After driving together for over 2,300 miles in one car, with two dogs, and spending time with our families, we knew this might be the real deal,” Maggie says.

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Trending Traditional

January 11, 2023 by weddingsar Leave a Comment

Satin, silk, and shimmering diamonds bring timeless elegance to today’s bridal fashion

Armadani flower-shaped diamond earrings with a double-strand diamond choker and diamond tennis bracelet, both by A. Link, and a diamond engagement ring and wedding band. Romance Diamond Co. Jewelers, Fayetteville and Rogers, romancediamond.com

Dress and pearl-studded veil from Low’s Bridal

Ines Di Santo “Smitten” square-neck crepe trumpet gown and “Promise Crystal Drops” earrings by Untamed Petals. Tesori Bridal, Fayetteville, tesoribridalformal.com

14K white gold diamond tassel necklace, 14K white gold diamond drop earrings, and 5.01CT diamond and platinum ring. Sissy’s Log Cabin, Pine Bluff, Little Rock, Jonesboro, Memphis, and Conway, sissyslogcabin.com

Strapless silk gown with a dramatic bow detail and flared fit. Low’s Bridal, Brinkley, lowsbridal.com

Bridal bouquet featuring ‘Townsend’ snapdragons, apricot button dahlias, ‘Sahara’ roses, blush butterfly ranunculus, white calycina, dusty miller, wax flower, and orange amaranthus. Vase and Vine, Clarksville, vaseandvinefloral.com

Savin London “Lottie” gown featuring hand-painted florals and a large bow detail in the back. Earrings are “Louise” by Untamed Petals. Tesori Bridal, Fayetteville tesoribridalformal.com

Satin off-the-shoulder dress with a sweetheart neckline and veil edged in beading. Low’s Bridal, Brinkley, lowsbridal.com

Jewelry from Sissy’s Log Cabin

Shot on location at Trapnall Hall in downtown Little Rock.

Take It From A Pro

January 11, 2023 by weddingsar Leave a Comment

Esthetician Lavonne Wood offers advice on wedding day prep based on decades of experience—and her own recent nuptials

In her 24 years of experience as a makeup artist and esthetician, Lavonne Wood has helped hundreds of women prepare for their wedding day. So when she met the man of her dreams, Curtis, and the two started planning for their own big day, she was up to the task. It wasn’t until after the last of the cake was enjoyed and guests had gone home that she realized they had overlooked capturing some of the most intimate moments of the day. “When we got photos back, I was like, Where are my beauty shots? Where are my portraits?” she says. As a beauty professional, the irony of the oversight was not lost on Lavonne. But instead of regret, she saw an opportunity. “I told Curtis, I kind of want to put my dress back on and do bridals.”

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Contemporary Elegance

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Wedding design duo L & Co. craft a sophisticated wedding scene with a mix of modern and vintage accents

For their first styled shoot since launching wedding design business L & Co., sisters Lauren Webb and Lesley Roberts were determined to create a lasting impression. “We wanted to showcase what we could do and who we are,” Lauren says.

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Madison + Josh

Lauren + Blake

Libby + Lou

Kailey + Russell

Hailey + Brad

Kailey + Mark

Maggie + Aubrey

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