Spring/Summer Real Weddings 2014

real weddings round-up: 4.2.14

April 2, 2014 by weddingsar

Mornin’ everyone! Have you been following our spring/summer real weddings online series? Well, we’re halfway through! We’ve rounded up a lovely photo from each wedding we’ve featured thus far– Did you miss any of these? Here’s your chance to catch up!

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{1: Ashley & Matt | 2- David & Hayley | 3- Mary & Guy | 4- Sarah & Tyler | 5- Lindley & Caleb | 6- Kelsi & Richard | 7- Donna & Drew}

We love the fresh spring details. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for the second half of our online warm-weather weddings. (We’ve also been working on our spring/summer print edition and can’t wait to show you what’s inside!) Happy Wednesday!

spring/summer real weddings 2014: lindley & caleb

April 1, 2014 by weddingsar

Time for another real Arkansas wedding! You will be absolutely inspired from the unique and colorful details of this summer wedding. Lindley Summers and Caleb Snowden were married September 1, 2013 at the Stables on the Hill in Fayetteville.

Below are some of our favorite images captured by Kaity Whitman of Photo Love. Keep an eye out for antique treasures, handmade elements, and lovely pastels.

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The bride handmade the wedding programs which also served as fans!

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What is that gorgeous flower in the center of the bouquet? A Protea King flower, shipped in from Africa! Designed by Pigmint Florist.

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Don’t you just love this perfectly candid first look?

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The groom carved a jewelry box by hand for the bride’s “day of wedding” gift. Inside – a vintage gold “S” locket!

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Instead of flower petals, the flower girl threw paper hearts punched from old vintage books.

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The bride’s uncle performed all wedding music with his acoustic guitar, including the wedding march which he learned for the ceremony.

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Tying the knot!During the ceremony, the couple tied a fisherman’s knot to represent unity. They chose the fisherman’s knot because it is regarded as the strongest knot known to man. The rope will break before the knot will! The couples plans to frame the rope in their home as a reminder of their special day.

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In preparation for the wedding, the couple spent weekends exploring flea markets and hand picking vintage treasures for wedding decor.

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The furniture for the wedding display was refurbished and hand painted by the bride.

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Family heirlooms such as quilts, books, mason jars, and even a Great Grandmother’s old camera were essential decor accents.

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Family members brought in homemade pies and other desserts, some made from famous family recipes! Name plates labeled each dessert and paid tribute to the baker.

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Such fun! The groom’s father restored this bright yellow 1977 Jeep Wrangler for the getaway car.

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Wow! With so many personal touches, this self-designed wedding was truly the vision of the bride and groom.

Warm wishes to Lindley and Caleb! We hope your years together reflect the beauty and thoughtfulness of this special day.

Resources:

Photography: Kaity Whitman at Photo Love

Wedding planner: Lindley Snowden (the bride!)

Flowers: Pigmint Florist and Dripping Springs Garden

Ceremony & Reception: Stables on the Hill

Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas

Cakes: Harps Bakery

Entertainment: Sound Junkie

Catering: Penguin Ed’s BBQ

Dresses: David’s Bridal

Bride’s shoes: Steve Madden

Tuxedos: JCPenney

Jewelry: Marley Lilly

Wedding rings: Israel Diamond Supply

Event Rentals: Eventures

Makeup: Kenzie Ferguson at Freshair Salon

Hair: Kara Cashion at Freshair Salon

spring/summer real weddings 2014: sarah & tyler

March 24, 2014 by weddingsar

Get ready! We have another real Arkansas wedding for you to explore!

On October 13, 2013, Sarah Tuller and Tyler Horne said their vows at The Garden Room on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. The couple celebrated their marriage amid vintage accents, the smell of home-baked pies and the tune of local music.

Mallory Berry of MGB Photo captured the event with a keen eye to detail. See our favorites below:

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Great idea – opposite color schemes for the groom and his groomsmen!

(Psst…We think their casual vests and khakis would be perfect for a spring or summer wedding!)

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Pies handmade by the family substituted for wedding cake.

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A vintage suitcase held party favors handmade by the bride.

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Soft, pastel bridesmaid dresses

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A delightful rustic bouquet

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The playfulness of this wedding rings with young love! A special “thank you” to the bride and groom for sharing your precious day with us!

Wedding Resources:

Photographer: Mallory Berry of MGB Photo

Wedding Coordinator: Eden of Garden Room Catering

Caterer: Garden Room Catering

Groom’s Wedding Cake: Harp’s Bakery

Florist: The Flower Patch

Invitations: Invitations by Dawn

Entertainment: Don’t Stop Please

spring/summer real weddings 2014: kelsi & richard

March 21, 2014 by weddingsar

Richard and Kelsi were married on October 12, 2013 at The Barn at Twin Oaks Ranch in Dardanelle. This whimsical and romantic wedding had a blush, gold and cream color scheme, with plenty of glittered accents. The couple made hand-painted signs, chalkboards, the flower girls’ dresses, favors, framed quotes and several other personal details. The bride’s favorite detail was her bike, which the groom painted blush and glittery gold, topped off with a basket of flowers. See our favorite photos from the light-hearted, unique occasion, captured by Melissa McCrotty Photography:

Sweet flower girls!

Unique centerpieces add playfulness to the reception.

This bride did a fabulous job of creating her dream wedding: whimsical and romantic, indeed!

Resources

Photographer: Melissa McCrotty Photography

Floral, decor, design, coordination: The Barn at Twin Oaks Ranch

Wedding planner: Victoria Hudson at The Barn at Twin Oaks Ranch

Bride’s dress: Atelier Diagonal from The White Dress Boutique, Rogers

Bridemaids’ dresses: Light in the Box

Flower girl dresses: Made by the bride

Groom’s and groomsmen’s tuxes: Formal Affairs, Russellville

Catering: Fat Daddy’s BBQ, Russellville

Cake: TheCakePlace, Russellville

Bride’s makeup: MaRya Hunnicutt at Vspa, Russellville

Bride’s hair: Amber Gullett at La House of Beaute, Russellville

Save the dates: Minted

Invitation Suite: Pretty Little Papers

Pie favors: Baked by the bride’s family

Bridesmaids’ engraved necklaces: Ottava Designs

Flower girls’ bracelets: Miss Sweet Pea Boutique

Garters: Something New Designs

Bride & groom’s cake forks: Eve of Joy

Custom wedding dress hanger: Ten Dollar Hanger Shop

spring/summer real weddings 2014: mary & guy

March 19, 2014 by weddingsar

Who doesn’t love a classic Capital Hotel wedding? Mary and Guy shine among their cascade of blush florals (peonies, sweetheart roses, orchids, hydrangeas) and adorable macaron cake. See our favorite photos from the day, taken by Hudson Photography:

A single color palette creates a luxurious effect.

The intricacy of this cake is astounding!

So sweet!

We adore this always smiling bride! She looks perfectly happy amid her simple and elegant ivory decor.

Thank you to Hudson Photography for sharing with us this very special day.

Resources

Photographer: Hudson Photography

Ceremony & Reception: The Capital Hotel

Cakes: Ed’s Bakery

Entertainment: The DMP Band of RAM Entertainment

Bridal Dress: Proposals

Catering: Joel Antunes, The Capital Hotel

spring/summer real weddings 2014: david & hayley

March 17, 2014 by weddingsar

Today we’re bringing you the second wedding of our spring/summer real weddings 2014! See the first here if you missed it.

This Eureka Springs wedding, captured by Michele Graves Photography, features classic, vintage elements. David and Hayley Arabia look straight out of the 1920’s. See our favorite photos from the romantic affair below:

The bride’s gown and fur wrap were heirlooms from her grandmother.

What says “spring” more than pretty pink petals and succulents?

The groom, in the film industry in California, used an 8mm video camera during the ceremony.

Ooh, how we love this wedding! So vintage, such class.

Resources

Photographer: Michele Graves Photography

Ceremony: Thorncrown Chapel

Reception: The Barefoot Ballroom in Basin Park Hotel

Rehearsal Happy Hour: The Stone House

Floral: Stuart Scalia (Monroe, LA)

Cupcakes: Rick’s Bakery

Decorations: Kris Magourick of Zeudi’s Designs (Lafayette, LA)

Bridal Gown: 1930’s vintage

Jewelry: Paris 1900 vintage

Hair: Lesli Cherrybomb of Moda Hair Design (San Diego, CA)

Groom’s Suit: Vintage

spring/summer real weddings 2014: ashley & matt

March 10, 2014 by weddingsar

We’re thrilled to begin our spring/summer real weddings 2014 web-exclusive series today!

During the spring season, we’ll share several darling, classic & colorful weddings with you weekly. We’re starting with a bang– let us introduce the gorgeous Ashley Smith with her beau, Matt Milliren! The couple tied the knot in Fayetteville last spring, and Benfield Photography captured the lovely day. See our favorite photos from their portrait session, wedding and reception:

We love this classic shot on lace.

Could she look any happier? Also, notice that headpiece!

We love these sweet, Southern & romantic detail shots.

That dress!!

Pretty pink details!

Resources

Photographer: Benfield Photography

Ceremony: St. Catherine’s at Bell Gable

Reception: The Garden Room on Dickson

Floral: Jules Design

Coordinator: Mary Crawford

Band: Boom Kinetic

We’re so happy to share our first spring/summer wedding with you! Feel inspired, feel happy, and stay tuned for plenty more pink bouquets, gorgeous brides, unique details & warm sunshine.

real weddings round-up: 4.2.14

spring/summer real weddings 2014: lindley & caleb

spring/summer real weddings 2014: sarah & tyler

spring/summer real weddings 2014: kelsi & richard

spring/summer real weddings 2014: mary & guy

spring/summer real weddings 2014: david & hayley

spring/summer real weddings 2014: ashley & matt

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