Your Wedding Guide for Central Arkansas January 2016
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St. John’s Chapel by the Creek 5499 Highway 5, Benton, AR 72019 www.stjohnschapelbythecreek.com 501-794-JOHN (5646)
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CONTENTS Alterations
Florist
Beauty & Wellness
Gowns
Pins & Needles Alterations................... 6 It Works!............................................... 5 Rodan + Fields..................................... 6
Bridal/Bachelorette Events
Pinot's Palette......................................13
Bridal Registry
Ye Olde Daisy Shoppe....................... 14 Low's Bridal & Formal......................... 16
Hotels / Lodging
An Enchanting Evening...................... 14
Photography
Eggshells Kitchen Company.............. 11
Brides in Bloom Photography............. 15 Tony Baker Photography...................... 3
Catering / Food
Venues
Catering Creations............................... 3
Chapels / Churches
St. John’s Chapel by the Creek............ 2
Deejay / Music
Timbo Promotions............................... 11 Central Arkansas Entertainment ���������� 3
Alda's Magnolia Hill............................ 13 An Enchanting Evening...................... 14 Babury Hills.......................................... 5 Carter Farm.......................................... 7 Hidden Chapel................................... 15 Maumelle Country Club...................... 10 St. John’s Chapel by the Creek............ 2 YourPerfectPlace.net.......................... 10
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Jacob & Jillian Murray were married on October 10, 2015, at Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts in Little Rock. Photo by Tony Baker Photography.
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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.
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The Wedding Journal
October 10, 2015
Jacob & Jillian Photos provided by Tony Baker Photography
How They Met
My best friend Zack called me one summer night to have a few drinks and hang out; little did I know his new friend he made at work would end up being my husband one day. Jacob came with Zack that night and we had a great time hanging out and getting to know one another. He was the kindest man I have ever met and still the only person who can make me laugh until my stomach hurts. Since the first time we met, we have been inseparable. We were together for only three months when we both knew this was the real deal and we were in it for forever.
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After three years, his proposal was a total surprise to me. He woke me up that morning with my favorite coffee and told me to get ready for a fun day out. We went on a drive to Little Rock, blaring our music and singing terribly and as loudly as we could. He brought me to the Old Mill, and we walked around admiring the beautiful area, joking and laughing with each other. I had no idea he was about to change my life once again. We were up on the bridge overlooking the sunset. I turned to him and he was down on one knee, and didn't ask me to marry him but asked me our catch phrase, "all my love, for all my life?" Because he already knew the answer, he already knew my heart was his. I don't even think I said yes, but through the tears and hugs I think he got his answer.
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What Made the Wedding Special Our wedding was much like us, very simple and fun. We had a short ceremony filled with songs and love, just the way we always dreamed. We had several family mementos as part of the wedding. I was wearing the pearls Jacob’s family gave for an engagement present, and he was wearing my grandfather’s pocket-watch. My grandmother also made our ring pillow out of vintage lace and other materials from all the generations of women in our family. The beautiful arch that we said our vows under was constructed by my father-in-law. We now have it displayed at our home so that every day we are reminded of the day we became husband and wife. My mother and sister made most of our wedding decorations
Photographer Tony Baker Photography, Little Rock Wedding & Reception Location Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts, LR Wedding Gown Low's Bridal, Brinkley
themselves which is amazing, because I am not the most crafty of people! We had a photo booth which was a huge hit with the guests! They had so much fun taking pictures with all sorts of different props and had a blast writing funny or sentimental notes on them. We have an album of all the photos, and it was so amazing to see all the guests at our wedding having so much fun on our special day. The best part of our wedding was spending it with all of our loved ones. Everyone had a helping hand in making it one of the most incredible days of our lives. To this day, we are floored by the amount of love and support we've received.
Bridesmaid Dresses David's Bridal, Little Rock Tuxedos Men's Warehouse, Little Rock DJ / Music Middle of Nowhere Productions
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• Host your Wedding, Reception, or Event at Maumelle Country Club! • Banquet halls with tables & chairs provided • On-site Catering • Perfect location for bridal portraits with scenic views of Pinnacle Mountain & the Arkansas River
Visit www.maumellecc.com for more information or call 501.851.1033 100 Club Manor Drive • Maumelle
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A Perfect Day with Alda Less is More
Lori Sparkman Photography
Still holding true today is the old saying, “Bigger is not always better,” especially when it comes to a wedding. When beginning to plan your wedding, keep close to your heart what is dear, meaningful, and most significant. From the wedding party to the guest list, the more people involved can often equal more stress.
In reality, it is hard to plan a trip with lots of bridesmaids. Everyone has a different idea, and it is hard to travel in the same car or even pool money for a taxi around town. I may sound like your mother’s advice, but too many bridesmaids, and there is certain to be a bit of drama somewhere along the way!
Beginning with a bridal party, the number of bridesmaids may serve you best with only your closest of family and friends. You want to include each bridesmaid, but the more opinions you have the more stress you will likely have. Especially for the most important decisions, such as dress and venue, bring only those with you who are helping out financially. Too many voices can make you feel quickly overwhelmed.
It is just more difficult the more bridesmaids you have. Style of dress, cost of dress, shoes, hair and makeup are all things each has an opinion of… and of course there is the mounting cost of each one. Jewelry, gifts, a night’s stay in a hotel, rehearsal dinner, are all multiplied whether they are paying their own way or not. Bottom line…the bigger the wedding party, the higher the cost.
Of course there are the cases when the bride may have four or more sisters and then add their closest friends… sometimes a small bridal party just can’t be done. But by keeping fewer bridesmaids, it makes planning easier, and it is definitely easier on the budget.
Make each bridesmaid feel special by having only your closest friends and family as the chosen ones. You may make each one feel treasured as you can afford to spoil them a bit with an extra nice “thank you” gift… for this is one time in your planning when “less is more”.
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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