Your Wedding Guide for Central Arkansas September 2015
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Where your wedding isn’t just an event,
It’s your Fairytale come true...
Photos courtesy of L. Bishop Photography, B.Matthews Creative, and A Wink & A Smile Photography.
501-626-2802 facebook.com/CarterFarmAR 20 Minutes North of Benton, AR www.centralarweddingideas.com 16.09.01 September CAWI.indd 3
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CONTENTS Alterations
Florists
Beauty & Wellness
Hotels / Lodging
Cakes / Confections
Photography
Catering / Food
Venues
Pins & Needles Alterations................... 7 It Works!............................................... 5 Sugar Dumplin's................................. 13 Catering Creations............................... 2
Chapels / Churches
Hope Wilderness Chapel..................... 6 St. John’s Chapel by the Creek.......... 16
Decor
Add Sum Balloons.............................. 11
Ye Olde Daisy Shoppe......................... 7 An Enchanting Evening........................ 9 Brides in Bloom Photography............. 15
An Enchanting Evening...................... 11 Bella Veranda....................................... 5 Carter Farm.......................................... 3 Dogwood Canyon................................. 6 Hidden Chapel................................... 15 St. John’s Chapel by the Creek.......... 16 YourPerfectPlace.net............................ 2
Deejay / Music
Central Arkansas Entertainment......... 13 Timbo Promotions................................. 5
For advertising information or to submit your wedding story or engagement, call 501.412.6354 or email sabra@centralarweddingideas.com. Deadline is the 10th of the month prior to publication.
Central Arkansas Wedding Ideas Sabra Hensley, Publisher 501.412.6354 sabra@centralarweddingideas.com www.centralarweddingideas.com Find Central Arkansas Wedding Ideas
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ON THE COVER: Cole and Sally Schanandore were married on May 15, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Conway. Photo by Taylor Howard Photography.
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Nestled into the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Dogwood Canyon is a captivating destination ideal for your wedding celebration. This 10,000 acre natural paradise features spectacular indoor and outdoor venues. The locally handcrafted Hope Wilderness Chapel was designed to be tucked perfectly into nature. The chapel’s back wall, made entirely of glass, frames a picturesque view of one of many waterfalls at Dogwood Canyon. A variety of reception venues are available, like the inviting Chuckwagon site that is highlighted by natural design elements and its streamside location. Call today and learn how our on-site wedding staff can help you bring your wedding dream to life.
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Pins
Needles
We specialize in Formals & Wedding Gowns! Stop in or call today for an appointment we’ll get you looking your best on your special day!
(501) 943-7282
Pins & Needles Alterations Central Arkansas
Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m Saturday 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m Behind Walgreens on Hwy 5 Sunday - Closed
High quality Wide selection
612 Office Park Dr.
Bryant
Ye Olde Daisy Shoppe (501) 327-7731 • Conway, AR
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The Wedding Journal
May 15, 2015
Cole & Sally Photos provided by Taylor Howard Photography
How They Met
Cole and Sally were both students at Conway High School. The summer before Cole’s senior year in high school and Sally’s freshman year in college is when they began a relationship. Their dating years continued through their college careers, and they were engaged October 24, 2014.
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What Made The
Wedding Special Our wedding day was so special. Many family and friends gathered to celebrate, and played an important role in our day. We were married at First Baptist Church in Conway. The ceremony was decorated with the same brass candelabras used in my parents’ wedding ceremony. The bridal party consisted of seventeen of our closest childhood friends, sorority sisters, fraternity brothers, and family members. The bouquet that I carried had my maternal grandmother’s handkerchief attached to it as a way to remember her legacy. My paternal grandparents supplied over 500 garden roses from their own national award-winning garden for reception centerpieces. Cole built twenty-inch lighted marquee letters spelling “Schanandore” that were displayed at the reception. We feel so grateful for all of those who helped to make our wedding day wonderful. Photographer Wedding Location Reception Location Wedding Gown Tuxes / Suits Rental DJ / Music Registry Wedding Cake Florist Make-up Hair
Taylor Howard Photography, Searcy First Baptist Church, Conway Centennial Valley Country Club, Conway Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley JoS. A. Bank, Little Rock Justin Berg/ Boom Town Entertainment, Conway The Kitchen Store, Conway Julie’s Sweet Shoppe, Conway Jessica Clawson/Jac In The Box Designs; The Flower Booth (both of Conway) Harrington & Co, Conway Debbie’s Hair Productions, Conway
We love featuring local weddings! To be considered for publication, send your story and photos to sabra@centralarweddingideas.com
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She Said Yes! Theophile proposed on January 31, 2015, at Two Rivers Park (the place we most often visit for outdoor activities in LR). We stopped by the park, unplanned, for an evening walk. Theophile tells me that he wasn't planning to propose that night but when we stopped for a walk, he remembered that the ring was in his car so he just went for it.
spend our anniversary, but how about this?" When I turned around, he was down on one knee. The bridge lights happened to come on at exactly the same time he opened the jewelry box! I said yes, kissed him, and then ran back across the bridge shouting that we had to go to Mom's house right away. We've been happily engaged ever since!
Our conversation was usual; fun and talking about travel. Our three year anniversary was coming up, but we were making plans for Theophile to take me to the airport that morning (I had a business meeting in DC). I half jokingly said, "this is so typical of us...it will be the second of three anniversaries that we will be apart." His response was sweet; "I know this isn't exactly how we would want to
Theophile and Porntip's wedding will be at Loft 1023 in downtown Little Rock on May 29, 2016. From there, they will begin their lives in Massachusetts, where Theophile is an engineer and Porntip works in international education. Photos: Jeannie Butler • www.forhisglory.photography We love local engagements! To be considered for publication, send your story and photos to sabra@centralarweddingideas.com
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An Enchanting Evening Perfect for Weddings, Receptions, & Honeymoons
20 Minutes West of Little Rock * 501-330-2182 * www.AnEnchantingEvening.com
Add Sum Balloons Arches, Towers, Table Decor, Balloon Drops, Releases & Arrangements 404 East Kiehl Ave • Sherwood, AR O: 501.835.3905 • C: 501.472.2294
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A Perfect Day with Alda 5 Things About Wedding Rings It is said, “Every life shared, begins with a question. Will you?,” and it usually is asked as he gets down on one knee with a ring in his hand. An engagement ring symbolizes the love of two people and captures the spirit of a life shared together. Placed on the left hand, second finger f om the left, it remains there all through the engagement.
In the late 19th century, the U.S. jewelry industry started a marketing campaign aimed at encouraging the practice of a double ring where both the groom and the bride wear a wedding ring. Today, a double ring ceremony is most common. Outside the United States, it is still common practice for just the bride to wear a wedding ring.
When wedding day arrives, let the ring bearer carry his pillow, but not the real rings! The best man should have the bride's ring, and the maid of honor should have the groom's wedding band.
Wedding rings date back as far as 3,000 years ago as being exchanged among a wedded couple. The ring is a symbol of eternity and serves as a neverending love between husband and wife. Early Egyptians believed that wearing the wedding ring on the ring finger of the left hand led to a special vein that connected directly to the heart. Today, most weddings are sealed with rings as a symbol of a lifetime of devotion and love by both the bride and groom. “With this ring, I thee wed!”
One question I am often asked on wedding day is, “What do I do with my engagement ring for the ceremony?” And the answer is: move it to the ring finger on your right hand, and after the ceremony, it goes back on your left hand. The engagement ring should now be on your left hand on top of the wedding band.
Alda Ellis, with Alda's Magnolia Hill in Little Rock is not only a wedding professional, but a designer, tea expert, speaker, author, producer, director, wife, mother, and a cancer survivor. Visit www.aldasmagnoliahill.com for more information.
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