Bridal Fashion

Feel Fabulous: 4 Ways to Look Your Best on the Big Day

September 22, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

A bride’s wedding day starts early—not only on that morning, but in the months of preparation preceding it. From beauty and wellness treatments that can help you feel your best to wedding jewelry that shines, here are four steps toward completing the perfect look for the big day. | Sponsored Content

First Things First

The first part of your wedding day ensemble is, of course, the engagement ring! The team at Sissy’s Log Cabin is more than happy to assist in making this decision, from the cut and clarity of the gemstone to the style of setting you choose to display it. Yellow gold, skinny bands, oval-shaped diamonds, and multiple-stone engagement rings are popular styles that retain a timeless quality. For more modern brides, colored gemstones and wide bands are current trends that will allow your personality to shine. After you’ve selected the perfect engagement ring, Sissy’s Log Cabin can also outfit you and your soon-to-be spouse with wedding bands, earrings and necklaces to complete the wedding day look, as well as offer suggestions for gifts for loved ones. Want to browse from the comfort of your home? You can get started today by shopping Sissy’s Log Cabin online.

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50 Years of Fine Jewelry: Q&A with Sissy’s Log Cabin

July 22, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

With locations in Pine Bluff, Little Rock, Jonesboro, Conway, and Memphis, Sissy’s Log Cabin is known throughout the state (and beyond!) for its reputation in fine jewelry and customer service. Here, we catch up with CEO and Graduate Gemologist Bill Jones on the history and growth of his family’s business. | Sponsored Content

Above: Sissy Jones with her son, Bill (second from right), and grandsons Wyatt (far left) and William.

Weddings in Arkansas: Let’s start with some of the history behind Sissy’s Log Cabin. How did this Arkansas icon get its start?

Bill Jones: In 1970, my mom, Sissy Jones, a home decorator with a flair for antiques, founded Sissy’s Log Cabin in Pine Bluff. She quickly outgrew the home office where her antique business began and was forced to search for a standalone store of her own. While driving down Highway 79 in Pine Bluff, she noticed a log cabin for sale, just big enough to accommodate her growing business. She began renting the cabin for $50 a month and word spread quickly throughout Arkansas. People started talking about their visits to “Sissy’s Log Cabin,” and the rest is history.

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Lovesick Wedding Festival Isn’t Your Typical Wedding Show

August 19, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

April Walsh of Freckled Fox Photography, along with an expansive list of Arkansas wedding vendors, are hosting a wedding festival that is anything but traditional or been-there, done-that. Read below for a Q&A with the woman behind it all on what you need to know about the event this weekend at Kindred Barn in Northwest Arkansas.

Weddings in AR: In your words, how would you describe Lovesick Wedding Festival?

April Walsh, Freckled Fox Photography: Lovesick is going to be a wedding festival showcasing talented local vendors who focus on fun, modern wedding design. It’ll make finding a creative team convenient for hip, fun couples with none of the traditional big-box wedding show feeling. Every booth and styled seating area will feel interactive and be full of modern design ideas. The space will feel like a fun summer party or festival, with local music, snacks and beverages, and every booth feels almost like a styled shoot. The event will be free to attend. …

Simply Stunning

January 5, 2016 by weddingsar

Whether subtle and sweet or bold and striking, this season’s bridal gowns convey elegance and grace

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Mori Lee empire ball gown with a full-lace, strapless, sweetheart neckline that features subtle beading along with tiers of soft netting, button-back detail, and a removable beaded sash. The Bridal Cottage, North Little Rock, (501) 753-4138, bridalcottageonline.com…

Gowns to Love!

July 16, 2015 by weddingsar

In our spring issue, we featured 5 amazing looks for brides. Whether you prefer a glamorous form-fitting dress or a fairytale-esque ball gown, these looks–all available through Arkansas bridal salons–are picture perfect for walking down the aisle in style.

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Allure Couture champagne-hued gown with a pleated organza bodice and a hand-beaded rhinestone sash. Swirls and ruffles of organza sweep across the ball gown skirt and chapel train. Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley…

whitney bower imaging: kiley’s bridal shoot

June 17, 2013 by weddingsar

Happy Monday to you all. We spotted Kiley’s amazing bridals by Whitney Bower Imaging, and we are so very excited to share them with y’all. We love outdoor bridal shoots. The dress, the bride, the jewelry, the setting, the photography…all absolutely stunning. Enjoy!

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in love: valentine’s day inspiration

February 13, 2013 by weddingsar

Happy early Valentine’s Day! We gathered lots of pretty images inspired by this wonderful day of L-O-V-E tomorrow. Hope you enjoy!

{pink cocktail, see our own “Summertime Sipper” recipe here | wire hearts | ombre heart cake | silver glitter heart cake}

{rustic heart | heart shaped fruit kabobs | heart napkin ring | G + P cake | xoxo cupcakes}

What are you doing for your valentine? Do you have fun plans? Are you having a valentine’s inspired party?

Oh, and don’t forget: If you would like to submit your wedding for consideration to be featured in our spring/summer 2013 issue. Please click here for all the info. Deadline is this Friday, Feb. 15th!

weddings in arkansas: southern inspired fashion

January 17, 2013 by weddingsar

Our fall/winter fashion shoot was full of Southern charm from the lace dresses, diamonds, pearls and all the Arkansas cotton that filled the studio. See our “Harvest of Love” fashion spread in our online digital edition for the full detailed dress and jewelry information. Thanks again to our fabulous photographer, Nancy Nolan, for being a part of our team and getting these GORGEOUS photos.

Bernadette by Maggie Sottero slim line gown. The Bridal Cottage, North Little Rock, (501) 753-4138, bridalcottageonline.com.

Close up! 18-karat white gold mother-of-pearl, topaz and diamond vine pendant and earrings. Romance Diamond Company, Fayetteville, (479) 443-9289, romancediamond.com

Watters Frederique gown with ivory sheer lace bateau neck and lace border in a silk organza fit-and-flare style. Proposals, Little Rock, (501) 661-4696, proposalsboutique.com

Close up! Eloquence necklace with total of 3.22 carats diamonds, Rhonda Faber Green fleur-de-lis diamond earrings, and 14-karat white gold flower ring. Cecil’s Fine Jewelry, Little Rock, (501) 225-5068, cecilsfinejewelry.com. Birdcage veil made of Russian net with flowers, feathers and rhinestone beaded accents. The Bridal Cottage, North Little Rock, (501) 753-4138, bridalcottageonline.com

Enzoani strapless dress with sweetheart neckline, and removable tulle and lace jacket with three-quarter length sleeves and grosgrain ribbon sash. Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com

Close up! Antique-style bracelet with five rows of white seed pearls and 18-karat white gold and diamond bars, Hearts of Fire 3.85-carat diamond station necklace, and 12mm South Sea pearl stud earrings. Wilkerson Jewelers, Stuttgart, (800) 631-1999

Val Stefani Moonlight Couture dress with scalloped lace and chapel train. Tulle Bridal & Formal, Sherwood, (501) 225-0899, tulle-bridal.com

Close up! Elizabeth Showers 18-karat yellow gold leaf and vine bangle, 18-karat yellow gold long Duchess earrings with mother-of-pearl teardrops and mother-of-pearl marquise cabochons, and 18-karat yellow gold Eliza teardrop pendant necklace with smooth mother-of-pearl and pave diamond cap. Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, Little Rock, (501) 664-9000, robersonsfinejewelry.com

We’ll be sharing all the fabulous bouquets that were included in our fashion shoot next week, including this one from A Southern Tradition. So, there are a lot more floral images to come.

Allure slip dress with charmeuse lining, Chantilly and Venice lace overlay. Cathedral-length illusion veil with cascading Venice lace appliqués. Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com

Lagos Luna Collection sterling silver two-strand bracelets with 7mm pearls, 36-inch pearl necklace, 33-inch sterling silver five-strand pearl necklace with caviar clasp, and 20-inch sterling silver mother-of-pearl pendant on a sterling silver 10mm pearl strand. Sissy’s Log Cabin, Jonesboro, (870) 336-0066; Little Rock, (501) 663-0066; Pine Bluff, (870) 879-3040; sissyslogcabin.com

So, was that one Southern photo shoot or what?! You can read the full fashion feature in our digital edition. It was hard to part ways with these beautiful dresses and pretty jewels at the end of the day, so it’s a good thing we have these stunning images included in our beautiful 10th anniversary issue. The cotton is still around. It added a little Southern charm to my living room. I hope you take in all this Southern inspiration and that it inspires your own wedding.

Photography by the oh-so-fabulous Nancy Nolan. Thanks to the following: Low’s Bridal & Formal, Proposals Boutique, Tulle and The Bridal Cottage for the lace-inspired dresses. Another big thanks to Cecil’s Fine Jewelry, Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, Romance Diamond Co., Sissy’s Log Cabin, Wilkerson Jewelers who were extra gracious and loaned us the stunning Southern jewelry.

Photography: Nancy Nolan

Art Direction/Styling: Mandy Keener

Production/Styling: Laura LaRue

Model: Jessica Rogers, The Agency, Inc.

Hair & Makeup: Angela Alexander

the new blue

January 9, 2013 by weddingsar

This stunning tabletop image caught our eye on Pinterest. We just had to do an inspiration post around this pretty pale blue. Isn’t it lovely? It’s such a pretty color palette for this time of year. Enjoy the inspiration!

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{blue wedding dress}

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{bride & bridesmaids}

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{reception tables}

Hope you are all having a great start to the new year!

happy new year!

December 31, 2012 by weddingsar

Happy New Year’s Eve!!! We can’t believe it’s almost 2013. What a year! We wanted to share some fun New Year’s Eve wedding inspiration images to send you off into the new year. Enjoy the holiday and best wishes in 2013!