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get to know: a southern tradition

February 7, 2013 by weddingsar

We are so happy to have Jessica Zimmerman, owner of  A Southern Tradition in Conway, on the blog. We’ve got a great Q&A for you today. Stay tuned in the coming months as Jessica shares her wedding planning behind-the-scenes tips, trends and inspirations. So happy to have you, Jessica!  
 

Weddings in Arkansas: How did you get your start as an event stylist/planner?

Jessica Zimmerman: I’ve alway had an eye for details. I’ve always appreciated a great party and the work that goes into pulling off a fabulous event. I graduated college with a communication degree with the hopes of being an event planner.  I also knew I wanted to own my own business so I went to work for a small business to learn everything I could about what that entailed.  When the opportunity to own my own event planning business became available – I was ready!


Weddings in Arkansas: What do you like most about event planning?

Jessica Zimmerman: I love that no two events are the same. Every client has their own vision and I love making their vision come to life. Because no two jobs are the same, my everyday work is never boring.

Weddings in Arkansas: Tell us about your business, what do you do exactly?

Jessica Zimmerman: We do it all! We have a wedding designer, a wedding coordinator and a floral designer on staff. We offer unique rentals that you won’t find anywhere else.  


Weddings in Arkansas: How does A Southern Tradition stand out from the competition?

Jessica Zimmerman: I’ve been told by others that there is no other place in the state like A Southern Tradition. One of the challenges of planning a wedding is working with multiple vendors. At A Southern Tradition we provide unique rentals, fresh floral, one of a kind invitations, a wedding coordinator on staff — my clients really appreciate getting so much through one vendor. 

Weddings in Arkansas: So you do floral? What kind of fresh floral?

Jessica Zimmerman: For weddings we do centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, and everything in between. 

{photography by Photography by Melisa, bouquet by A Southern Tradition}

Weddings in Arkansas: What kind of invitations do you offer?

Jessica Zimmerman: We are one of two companies in Arkansas that carry Smock and Bella Figura letterpress invitations. We also offer invitations that can be 100% customized to the customers needs and printed in the store. 

{invitation available at A Southern Tradition}

Weddings in Arkansas: Do you ever get to attend a party and just enjoy it, or are you always thinking about it from a event designer/planner’s perspective?

Jessica Zimmerman: To be honest, I work so much that I rarely get to attend an event that I am not producing. However, on the rare occassion that I get to attend a party, I can’t help but look at it from an event planner’s view. It’s just in my blood!

Weddings in Arkansas: What makes you the happiest? (Work)

Jessica Zimmerman: From a work stand point, when my clients tell me how much they loved their wedding. They are so appreciative and thankful. My goal is always a happy client.  I absolutely love what I do and nothing makes me happier than when my client loves what I do for them.

Weddings in Arkansas: Who or what inspires you?

Jessica Zimmerman: My three greatest passions are planning beautiful events, travel, and food (whether it be cooking it or eating it). But I find most of my inspiration through travel. 

Weddings in Arkansas: What are some of the trends we will be seeing in 2013?

Jessica Zimmerman: Right now, I am personally obsessed with monochromatic color palettes and an ombre floral scheme.

{image via pinterest}

Weddings in Arkansas: What is your favorite part of your job?

Jessica Zimmerman: The best thing about owning your own business is getting to choose who is around you everyday. I have the most amazing team. We have so much fun together; we laugh and there is no better feeling than enjoying who you work with everyday. 

Weddings in Arkansas: What is your current day-to-day like as owner of A Southern Tradition?

Jessica Zimmerman: My day starts around 5am with work emails and social media. The store is open from 10am-5pm. If I am not at the store, I am on location with clients.  I like to be home by 7pm to have dinner with my husband. 

Weddings in Arkansas: What are your favorite types of locations for the events you set up?

Jessica Zimmerman: I love anything outdoors! Nature is always a gorgeous setting. 

{photography by Melissa McCrotty Photography, floral by A Southern Tradition}

Weddings in Arkansas: When you aren’t working hard at A Southern Tradition, what can we find you doing?

Jessica Zimmerman: Right now my husband and I are building a house, so just about all of my free time is spent on that project. But I love eating at great restaurants and spending time with my husband, Brian and our little dog, Sophie. 

Get in touch with Jessica and her talented team!

A Southern Tradition: 501.336.0326

Website:  A Southern Tradition
Blog:  Blog | A Southern Tradition
Facebook:  A Southern Tradition
Pinterest:  asouthtradition
Twitter: @asouthtradition

 

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: a southern tradition, arkansas wedding vendor, jessica zimmerman, wedding florals, wedding invitations, wedding rentals, Weddings in Arkansas, weddings in arkansas blog

from the new issue: berry bliss

December 4, 2012 by weddingsar

Our berry-inspired color palette included in our new issue is inspired by bordeaux and burgundy, two of fall’s hottest trends. We included shades of nature’s candy: blueberries, raspberries and blackberries to complete this palette. There is a lot of inspiration in this feature including cakes, desserts, invitations, flowers and more. See something you like? Let us know. A big thank you to the fabulous Arkansas vendors sourced below and also seen in our expanded digital edition. They are all amazing! Enjoy!

{Miniature fruit tarts with raspberries and blackberries; Sweet Love, Little Rock, (501) 613-7780, sweetlovebakes.com. Letterpress invitation with traditional script and French fleur-de-lis motif in Prussian blue and Fuchsia Shine; A Southern Tradition, Conway, (501) 336-0326, asoutherntradition.com}

{Three-tier wedding cake with purple and white stripes and bows; TracyCakes, Little Rock, (501) 227-4243, seasonsoflovecakes.com}

{Smock black and white striped invitation sleeve and Dawson letterpress calligraphy invitation in raspberry, thank you tag with raspberry accent; By Invitation Only, Little Rock, (501) 975-8902, byinvitationonlylr.com}

{Mr. & Mrs. wooden signs; Haus Werk, Little Rock, (501) 663-5251, shophauswerk.com}

{Hand-tied bouquet with red celosia, Freedom roses, eggplant calla lilies, equinox, Hot Princess roses, kale and hot pink ranunculous finished with eggplant purple ribbon accented with ivory pinstripe ribbon; Shirley’s Flowers, Inc., Rogers and Bentonville, (800) 624-7225, shirleysflowersinc.com}

{Strawberry-peach jam; Sweet Love, Little Rock, (501) 613-7780, sweetlovebakes.com. Rifle Paper Co. thank you cards; Molly’s Paperie, Little Rock, (501) 661-9929, mollyspaperie.com}

{Stacy Claire Boyd wedding invitation with festive woodcut detail; The Crown Shop, Little Rock, (501) 227-8442, thecrownshop.com. Sachet with dried roses; White Goat, Little Rock, (501) 603-9460}

{Tatra by Smock coaster with foil stamping in gold matte; By Invitation Only, Little Rock, (501) 975-8902, byinvitationonlylr.com. Red velvet French macarons; Sweet Love, Little Rock, (501) 613-7780, sweetlovebakes.com}

{Green calligraphy save-the-date by Page Stationery; Shindig Paperie, Fayetteville, (479) 521-1778, shindigpaperie.com. Dauphine Press wedding invitation with blueberry branches; Molly’s Paperie, Little Rock, (501) 661-9929, mollyspaperie.com}

{Three-tier wedding cake with floral and berry accents; Mickey’s Special Affairs, Little Rock, (501) 321-1989, mickeysevents.com}

{Hand-tied bouquet filled with phalaenopsis orchids, eryngium, cottage yarrow, black baccara roses, lotus pods, light pink lisianthus, cherry brandy roses, Hot Princess roses, and alliums finished off with a burlap ribbon accented with twisted twine. Shirley’s Flowers, Inc., Rogers and Bentonville, (800) 624-7225, shirleysflowersinc.com}

all photography by Nancy Nolan

We’ll be sharing real weddings and fashion images soon, so we can give these pretty pictures a place to call home. Stay tuned! Check out the expanded digital edition online here.

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Filed Under: Cakes, Flowers, Inspiration Boards, Wedding Vendors Tagged With: cake ideas, wedding cake, wedding flowers, wedding ideas, wedding inspiration, wedding invitations, Weddings in Arkansas, weddings in arkansas blog, weddings in arkansas new issue, winter weddings

Personalized Lovelies

January 26, 2012 by weddingsar

 

Amy at Sincerely Yours Paper offers award-winning wedding invitation design and personalized lovelies. She is super talented and will give you a heart-felt southern welcome. The possibilities are endless at Sincerely Yours Paper. Amy delights in all things stationery and will definitely take your breath away with her custom designs, which you can view on her website.

Find her on facebook or read her famous blog!  Thanks for sharing your expert advice, Amy!

Filed Under: Inspiration Boards, Uncategorized Tagged With: Sincerely Yours Paper, wedding invitations, wedding papers, Weddings in Arkansas

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