Weddings In Arkansas
Wedding designer Kait Culver adds contemporary appeal to a traditional wedding scene
When it came time for Kait Culver to wed her college sweetheart, she planned the whole affair herself. “I’ve always loved to design and I love helping people,” she says. “When I was planning my own wedding, I had so much fun with it.” Not two years after her big day, she founded wedding planning and design company Culver Creations to help others enjoy the process as much as she did….
Colorblocked flowers and a quaint chapel setting provide the backdrop for a storybook romance
Sometimes the best creative endeavors feel like kismet. Such was the case when photographer Jayce Keil reached out to Gina Taverner, owner of Clarksville florist Vase & Vine, to work together on a styled shoot. “It was the perfect opportunity to have Rachael—one of our freelancers who has always wanted to be a part of one of our styled shoots—come on as our model and co-collaborator,” Gina says. For Rachael, it was a sentimental creative opportunity. “My husband and I had eloped a few years ago and we didn’t have any flowers, so when Gina talked to me about the shoot, I was like, ‘yes, please!’” Rachael says. With her husband, Eric, modeling beside her, the day took on an additional layer of meaning….
Citrus accents add interest to a sweet and summery wedding theme
Green tulip ceramic dinnerware. Cobblestone & Vine, Bentonville and Little Rock, cobblestoneandvine.com. “Duval” invitation suite by Lindsy Talarico for Bella Figura featuring a coordinating belly band and envelope liner. Shindig Paperie, Fayetteville
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Rich, chocolatey brown and touches of gold set the scene
Two-tier textured vanilla buttercream cake adorned with neutral florals and layered ruffles. Blue Cake Co., Little Rock, thebluecakecompany.com…
Delicate details and a springtime palette create a wonderland feel
“Gweneth” wedding invitation by Alyssa Tidd for Bella Figura featuring gold-foil letterpress and an orange floral envelope liner.
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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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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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Abundant greenery and floral motifs offer an upscale garden feel
“Underwood V.2” blind deboss and letterpress invitation, reply card, save-the-date card, and lined envelope by Jessica Downs for Bella Figura. The Social Type, Little Rock, thesocialtypelr.com
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Classic meets current in this charming wedding theme
Bouquet of blue hydrangeas, ivory spray roses, lisianthus, thistle, blue delphinium, ivory phlox, and parvifolia eucalyptus. Tipton & Hurst, Conway, Little Rock, and Pine Bluff, tiptonhurst.com
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Retro hues and vintage design elements inspire a super groovy gathering
Three-tier wedding cake with buttercream icing, accented with gold-colored frosting details and fresh florals. Ambrosia Bakery Co., Hot Springs, ambrosiabakeryco.com
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