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Garden Party Glamour

December 29, 2020 by weddingsar Leave a Comment

Caroline Ply Events sets the scene for an intimate gathering inspired by the Edgemont House’s Mediterranean charm

Growing up in a large family—she’s the second youngest of eight—Caroline Ply experienced her fair share of weddings early in life. “I have six sisters, and my first wedding was one of my older sister’s when I was 12,” she says, noting how much she loved being a part of every little detail of the festivities. “As we’ve gotten older, I’ve loved watching each of them make the day their own.”

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Into the Wild

January 9, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton Leave a Comment

Perception by Anna goes back in time and to faraway lands for a styled shoot featuring a team of talented vendors

When Anna Dickinson of Perception by Anna started planning this styled shoot, she looked to her own wedding day—an elopement in Africa—for inspiration. “I got married in Zambia at Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River. We were there for two weeks and went on safari, and it was amazing,” she says. “It was the first thing I thought of when I started brainstorming.”…

Black Tie Affair

January 9, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton Leave a Comment

Tie the knot against a backdrop of timeless black-and-white appeal

1 & 2 “Elemental” rehearsal dinner invitation and “Signy” menu card, both by Bella Figura. The Social Type, Little Rock, facebook.com/thesocialtypelr…

Peachy Keen

January 9, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton Leave a Comment

Layers of pink, purple, and peach hues create a kaleidoscopic color-block effect

1 & 2 “Facet” save-the-date card and “Birgitta” menu card, both by Bella Figura. Shindig Paperie, Fayetteville, shindigpaperie.com…

Flights of Fancy

January 9, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton Leave a Comment

Entomological imagery and a blue and green palette offer earthy inspiration

Three-tiered classic wedding cake adorned with pastillage butterflies. Blue Cake Company, Little Rock, thebluecakecompany.com…

Natural Beauty

July 9, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton Leave a Comment

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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Fully Floral

July 9, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton Leave a Comment

When it comes to incorporating blooms into your wedding-day look, don’t be afraid to get creative

A bouquet of king protea, yellow stock, blue hydrangeas, orange spray roses, ‘Pink Floyd’ roses, ‘Peach Avalanche’ roses, billy balls, ruscus, and spiral eucalyptus wrapped in satin ribbon. Silks A Bloom, Little Rock, silks-a-bloom.com

Dress provided by She Said Yes Bridal…

Fruits Aplenty

July 9, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton Leave a Comment

Creative confections inspired by a bounty of berries, pears, and pomegranates

Two-tier lemon cake with raspberry filling and traditional buttercream icing, garnished with sugar-dusted seasonal berries. Ambrosia Bakery Co., Hot Springs, ambrosiabakeryco.com…