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ELEMENTS 11 In Full Bloom: Floral favorites in SPRING/SUMMER 2012
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REAL WEDDINGS 26 In Fort Smith, the Stec-Phillips
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In Fayetteville, the RosenzweigBridewell wedding
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In Hot Springs and Little Rock, the Day-Simpson wedding
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In Little Rock, the WootenKalkbrenner wedding
34 In Concord, the Turner-Warren wedding
36 In Little Rock, the LincicomeHarrell wedding
38 In Searcy, the Hatfield-Walton wedding
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42 In Mountain Home, the Booy-Muse wedding
44 In Little Rock, the Carver-Pitchford wedding
46 In Fayetteville, the SandersGoldberg wedding
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IT WAS PARTY TIME at photographer Nancy Nolan’s studio as our creative team, special projects editor Laura LaRue and art director Mandy Keener, geared up for our photography sessions for this issue. The room was ďŹ lled with festive decor, owers, cakes and beautiful dresses, all the elements of a great party, as well as a great wedding. By the time we bring these items to the studio, we’ve planned, coordinated, searched and scheduled all the details for months, and seeing everything come together in one place can be both nerve-wracking and gratifying, but ultimately, fun, much like a wedding. And we’ve coordinated and tended to it all in order to offer you inspiration for your big day. Inspiration is our mission, and we offer ideas more ways than ever before. Visit weddingsinarkansas.com and you’ll ďŹ nd both a digital edition of this magazine (with extra features not seen in our print edition) and our blog, where you can: -See real Arkansas weddings, ďŹ nd project ideas, view the latest color trends and more -Discover wedding resources and access them directly through links -Share ideas easily with family and friends -Link to our Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest pages Enjoy the party as you ip through these pages, and then ďŹ nd a daily dose of inspiration for your own celebrations.
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REAL WEDDINGS
Nicole Stec
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Zac Phillips JUNE 18, FORT SMITH ELEGANTLY INSPIRED BY NATURE with a splash of tradition is how Nicole describes their wedding day, and it was filled with family and friends. “I spent most of the previous eight years away at school, so it was great to spend so much time with my family,” she says. Details Weddings & Events coordinated Nicole and Zac’s big day as a stress-free way to keep the emphasis on fun and family.
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“I’m a bit nostalgic and wanted to honor all of the women who have been so important in our lives,” says Nicole. “So I decided to display everyone’s dresses. It was a bit of a challenge to find that many dress forms!”
Nicole wore a Priscilla of Boston gown, to which she added length to the train. What was on Nicole’s mind as she walked down the aisle? “I think it was mostly disbelief that we were finally actually married,” she says.
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SUMMER FRESH Tanarah Luxe Floral & Event Styling created a bouquet of summery flowers nestled inside tree branches, a look Nicole describes as “unique, earthy and beautiful.” Purple stock, pink roses and greenery placed in simple jars tied with twine adorned the tables.
PHOTOGRAPHY The Beatys Photography, Fort Smith, (479) 462-2416, beatyphotography.com EVENT PLANNING/COORDINATION Details Weddings & Events, locations statewide, (479) 459-7681, weddingsbydetails.com CEREMONY/RECEPTION LOCATION Christ the King Catholic Church, Fort Smith, (479) 783-7745, Christ-king.org BRIDE’S DRESS She Said Yes Bridal, Rogers, (479) 631-2006, shesaidyesbridal.com BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES David’s Bridal, locations statewide, davidsbridal.com RING—GROOM Newton’s Jewelers, Fort Smith, (479) 782-9123, newtons-jewelers.com STATIONERY Molly’s Paperie, Little Rock, (501) 661-9929, mollyspaperie.com CAKE—BRIDE Simply Sweets, Fort Smith, (479) 434-2140 CAKE—GROOM Creative Kitchen, Fort Smith, (479) 646-3233, creativekitchenstore.com CATERING Golden Corral, Fort Smith, (479) 484-1040, goldencorral.com ENTERTAINMENT Central Arkansas Entertainment, Benton, (501) 772-0067, centralarkansasentertainment.com FLORAL DESIGN Tanarah Luxe Floral & Event Styling, Maumelle, (501) 8034630, designsbytanarah.com HAIR/MAKEUP Mr. John’s, Fort Smith, (479) 484-5665, mr-johns.com RENTALS Eventures Party Rentals & Event Planning, Fayetteville, (479) 444-7526; Little Rock, (501) 246-5993; Rogers, (479) 273-5466; eventurespartyrentals.com TUXES/SUITS Rainwater’s Clothing, Fort Smith, (479) 452-5836 VIDEOGRAPHY One Way Picture Video & Music, Bentonville, (479) 721-2363, onewaypvm.com www.weddingsinarkansas.com 27
REAL WEDDINGS
Payton Rosenzweig
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Robert Bridewell Jr.
AUGUST 27, FAYETTEVILLE FOR THE BIG DAY, Payton wore a crown of blossoms as a headpiece rather than a traditional veil. The couple chose a sunset, outdoor wedding ceremony overlooking the Ozarks, accentuating the evening with simple, romantic details. “It was wonderful and precious, and it turned out to be everything I had dreamed,” says Payton.
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Payton took photos with her bridesmaids before the wedding, with the bridal party selecting their own dresses in shades of white or cream.
“Both of my parents walked me down the aisle,” says Payton. “That’s something I’ve always envisioned and it was a personal touch to our day.”
The wedding took place at the family home of Payton’s maid of honor. “We wanted it to be really simple because the setting is so idyllic, looking over the mountains,” says Payton. “There were even deer in the field during the ceremony.”
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Robert surprised Payton with his great-grandmother’s ring when he proposed. Both wedding bands were custom made by Lauray’s The Diamond Center.
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Payton and Robert opted for a large wedding party including family members and friends from both college and high school. Several hundred guests attended the event, which the outdoor location easily accommodated.
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EASY ACCENTS Simple shapes and soft colors were the theme for the cake and bouquets, with cabbage roses and Lamb’s Ear worked into the floral arrangement.
PHOTOGRAPHY MGB Photo, Fayetteville, (479) 747-2439, malloryberry.com WEDDING DAY COORDINATION Gatsby’s Event Management, Fayetteville, (479) 353-2794 CATERING Nibbles Academy of Cooking, Fayetteville, (479) 966-4499, nibblesacademyofcooking.com DRESS ALTERATIONS Anita’s Fine Tailoring, Fayetteville, (479) 422-7168 ENTERTAINMENT—CEREMONY Fayetteville Jazz Collective, Fayetteville, (479) 283-4311, fayettevillejazzcollective.org ENTERTAINMENT—RECEPTION Big John Miller Band, Little Rock, (501) 244-0542, bigjohnmillerband.com FLORAL DESIGN—BRIDAL Flora, Fayetteville, (479) 442-7010, floranwa.com FLORAL DESIGN—EVENT DÉCOR Susan Wright, Lonoke, (501) 676-1094 HAIR Teazed Hair Studio, (479) 695-1607, teazedhairstudiofayetteville.com RENTALS Eventures Party Rentals & Event Planning, Fayetteville, (479) 444-7526; Little Rock, (501) 246-5993; Rogers, (479) 273-5466; eventurespartyrentals.com RINGS Lauray’s The Diamond Center, Hot Springs, (501) 321-2441, laurays.com STATIONERY So Inviting, Fayetteville, (479) 587-1800, so-inviting.com TUXEDOS Jos. A. Bank, Rogers, (479) 986-8386, josbank.com www.weddingsinarkansas.com 29
REAL WEDDINGS
Leanne Day
& Doug Simpson APRIL 9, HOT SPRINGS & LITTLE ROCK AS A VIOLINIST for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Leanne wanted to incorporate unique music into her elegantly styled wedding day. She selected Broadway tunes, which musician friends played as she and Doug exchanged vows at Garvan Woodland Gardens, and a lively jazz trio serenaded the Capital Hotel reception. “It matched the mood of the event perfectly,” says Leanne.
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Leanne’s lace and beaded off-the-shoulder gown from The Bridal Cottage combines both vintage and modern styling. “I love the sleek, figure-hugging fit, the lace panels on the sides and the one-shoulder look,” she says. Each bridesmaid carried a different bouquet of white flowers, such as freesia, calla lilies and tulips, while Leanne’s bouquet included a combination of all of them, plus peacock feathers.
The cake design was based on a stained-glass peacock that Doug’s mother and Leanne found in a Hot Springs store while searching for venues. The stained glass quickly became the wedding’s design basis and was displayed at the reception near the cake.
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PAPER PRETTIES The wedding programs and placards continued the blue theme of the day, and were handmade by Leanne and her family. It was after first making the wedding invitations that she realized all the other printed materials would then have to match. “All in all, we were working on the paper items from nearly beginning to end,” Leanne says.
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PHOTOGRAPHY KES Weddings, Little Rock, (501) 607-0090, kesweddings.com CEREMONY LOCATION Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs, (501) 2629300, garvangardens.com RECEPTION LOCATION, CAKE, CATERING Capital Hotel, Little Rock, (501) 374-7474, capitalhotel.com BRIDE’S DRESS The Bridal Cottage, North Little Rock, (501) 753-4138, bridalcottageonline.com BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES Jodie-Marie’s Bridal, North Little Rock, (501) 771-9999, jodiemariesbridal.net ENTERTAINMENT Musicians through Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Little Rock, (501) 666-1761, arkansassymphony.org FLOWERS—BOUQUETS & BOUTONNIERES Double R Florist & Gifts, Jacksonville, (501) 982-3126, doublerflorist.com HAIR/MAKEUP Nancy Young, Studio 2121, Little Rock, (501) 219-1086, studio2121.com TUXES/SUITS Men’s Wearhouse, Little Rock, (501) 954-7080, menswearhouse.com www.weddingsinarkansas.com 31
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Melissa Wooten
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Matthew Kalkbrenner
MAY 21, LITTLE ROCK
WHIMSICAL, VINTAGE AND ECLECTIC was Melissa and Matthew’s goal, creating a wedding day full of both charm and uniqueness, down to the last detail. “Our wedding day was the most surreal experience I’ve ever had,” Melissa says. “I never dreamed a wedding like this was possible. The whole day was amazing; we laughed, cried and laughed some more.”
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Instead of traditional flowers, Melissa opted for magnolia leaves, along with honeysuckle, hydrangeas, viburnum, roses and peonies.
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Melissa wanted a simple yet unique dress, and she fell in love with the detailing of this one. She complemented the wedding’s vintage theme with a simple netting veil. Her brother, Tyler, custom designed a string of family pearls with a diamond clasp, embellished with diamonds from a variety of family pieces.
PHOTOGRAPHY Photography by Melisa, Little Rock, (501) 227-4206, photographybymelisa.com CEREMONY/RECEPTION LOCATION Terry House, Little Rock, (501) 396-0394, arkarts.com BRIDE’S DRESS Proposals, Little Rock, (501) 661-4696, proposalsboutique.com BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES J. Crew, Little Rock, (501) 821-2798 CAKE Donatello, North Little Rock, (501) 753-2520 CATERING Simply the Best, North Little Rock, (501) 955-2020, simplythebestcatering.com ENTERTAINMENT Elise Davis, Little Rock, elisedavis.com FLORAL DESIGN Tanarah Luxe Floral & Event Styling, Maumelle, (501) 803-4630, designsbytanarah.com HAIR Ali Bailey, Joel’s, (501) 221-2399, joelshairsalon.com MAKEUP Tess Wilmans-Higgins, Glo Limited, Little Rock, (501) 224- 8222, glolimited.com RENTALS Tanarah Luxe Floral & Event Styling, Maumelle, (501) 803-4630, designsbytanarah.com; Eventures Party Rentals & Event Planning, Fayetteville, (479) 444-7526; Little Rock, (501) 246-5993; Rogers, (479) 273-5466; eventurespartyrentals.com RINGS M&M Jewelers, Little Rock, (501) 225-8887, mmjewelersar.com www.weddingsinarkansas.com 33
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Deanne Turner
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Joe Warren JUNE 18, CONCORD WORKING AS A FULL-TIME EVENT PLANNER, Deanne had already used what would become her own wedding venue several times for private dinners and parties. “Arkansas doesn’t showcase landscapes like this, so I knew it would be a jaw-dropper the moment my guests arrived,” she says. What’s more, Joe surprised Deanne with a horse-drawn, vintage carriage to take them to the reception. “I had no idea, and the shock is evident in all the photos,” she says. “The moment was priceless.”
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BASIC BLACK Deanne opted for classic black dresses for the bridal party, adorned with colorful accents. “Most women have a little black dress hanging in their closets at all times, so I knew it would cut down on their costs,” she says. For her own dress, she opted for a lace, one-shoulder style and added a belt.
PIE PALACE Deanne and Joe opted for assorted pies and strawberry/blueberry cake donuts. “We were able to please more taste buds this way!” she says. The dessert table included a banner that read “Slice of Heaven” because, as Deanne says, “that’s exactly what it was, all 10 varieties. We cut a key lime pie as our ceremonial slice.”
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MAY 14, LITTLE ROCK ELEGANT SETTINGS AND SOFT HUES for dresses and flowers made the entire wedding day utterly romantic. “You hear people say all the time that their wedding day is the best day of their life,” Theresa says. “I didn’t really know what that meant until my day came. I was filled with joy the entire day!” 36 spring/summer weddings 2012
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Long-time friend Kandace Gerber of Save the Date Designs matched all of the rose-colored details in both the programs and invitations to the lace in Theresa’s wedding gown.
Theresa wore an Aire Barcelona strapless dress and added a bow at the waist. She also pinned her great-grandmother’s brooch to it as a family tribute, and wore her aunt’s veil.
The mini chandeliers on the reception tables at the Arkansas Arts Center were a unique means of creating a warm, romantic atmosphere.
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The bridesmaids used inspiration photos Theresa sent to them to each select her own dress, designed to fit into the soft and romantic color palette of the day. “It didn’t feel right to put them all in the same dress and not let their personal style show,” says Theresa.
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PHOTOGRAPHY Carper Creative Photography, Little Rock, (501) 812-6681, carperphoto.com CEREMONY LOCATION St. Edward Catholic Church, Little Rock, (501) 374-5767, saintedwards.net RECEPTION LOCATION Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, (501) 372-4000, arkarts.com CAKE Cakes by Sam, Inc., Jacksonville (501) 988-2400, cakesbysam.com CATERING Simply the Best Catering, North Little Rock, (501) 955-2020, simplythebestcatering. com EARRINGS Masons, Fayetteville, (479) 444-6138, shopmasons.com FLORAL DESIGN Tanarah Luxe Floral & Event Styling, Maumelle, (501) 803-4630, designsbytanarah.com HAIR/MAKEUP Kate Murray, Katherine Grant Salon and Spa, North Little Rock, (501) 392-6271, katherinegrant.com RENTALS Confetti’s Party Rental, Little Rock, (501) 374-0021, confettispartyrental.com RINGS Romance Diamond Co., Fayetteville, (479) 443-9289, blog.romancediamond.com STATIONERY Save the Date Designs, Little Rock, savethedatedesigns.com www.weddingsinarkansas.com 37
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JULY 16, SEARCY THE SUMMER WEDDING of Rebecca and David was filled with vibrant hues of Kelly green, royal purple and tangerine orange as a tribute to the bride’s love of color. Rebecca envisioned a whimsically elegant setting and used the mix of colors to create a light-hearted mood. “People told me the wedding looked just like me, and that made me feel that I had been true to myself,” she says. 38 spring/summer weddings 2012
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The couple chose a black vintage car from Vintage Motorcars in Mayflower for their getaway. “It was a surreal feeling being in the car and realizing ‘we’re married!’” says Rebecca.
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PHOTOGRAPHY Kimberly Brackins Creative Portraiture, Searcy, (501) 279-1515, kbrackins.com CEREMONY LOCATION Downtown Church of Christ, Searcy, (501) 268-5383, downtownchurch.org RECEPTION LOCATION Robbins-Sanford Grand Hall, Searcy, (501) 207-1864, www.facebook.com/RobbinsSanford BRIDE’S/BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES Proposal’s, Little Rock, (501) 661-4696, proposalsboutique.com BRIDESMAIDS’ JEWELRY KatEva Designs, Little Rock, (501) 940-2002, katevadesigns.com CAKE The Blue Cake Company, Little Rock, (501) 868-7771, thebluecakecompany.com CAR RENTAL Vintage Motorcars, Mayflower, (501) 580-8222 CATERING Ann’s Bridal, Searcy, (501) 268-9207, searcybridal.com; Cold Stone Creamery, Little Rock, (501) 225-7000, coldstonecreamery.com ENTERTAINMENT-CEREMONY Arkansas Symphony Orchestra String Quartet, Little Rock, (501) 666-1761, arkansassymphony. org ENTERTAINMENT-RECEPTION Brenda and Ellis, Little Rock, (501) 663-5919, brendaandellis.com FLORAL DESIGN Carren’s Flowers & Gifts, Searcy, (501) 268-6779, carrensflowers.com HAIR Bliss Boutique & Salon, Searcy, (501) 279-2544 RENTALS-TABLECLOTHS The Boutique, Searcy, (501) 268-3434, searcyboutique.com RINGS Tara & Co., Searcy, (501) 268-4684, taracodiamonds.com STATIONERY By Invitation Only, Little Rock, (501) 975-8902, byinvitationonlylr.com TUXES/SUITS Men’s Wearhouse, Little Rock, (501) 954-7080, menswearhouse.com www.weddingsinarkansas.com 39
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AFTER MONTHS OF PLANNING the ceremony and reception, Kendra describes the big day as very calm and relaxed—which is exactly how she wanted it. Although the event was traditional in style, Kendra mixed in fresh twists whenever possible. “I tried to do some different things,” says Kendra, “but I didn’t want to look at pictures in 50 years and wonder what we were thinking. When it was all said and done, we had the feeling that it was a perfect fit for us.” 40 spring/summer weddings 2012
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The couple, who began dating while Kendra attended law school in New Orleans, worked closely with Justin’s cousin, Jessica Zimmerman, owner of A Southern Tradition, to give the reception a New Orleans courtyard feel with wrought iron and candlelight.
Kendra wrapped her bouquet with leftover fabric from her dress and secured it with a locket that belonged to her grandmother. Photos of her grandmother and grandfather were inside the locket. “It was a way for me to make them a part of the day, even though they weren’t there,” says Kendra.
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Paper lanterns were suspended from the reception hall ceiling to add soft lighting for a romantic ambience plus a pop of whimsical color.
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SIMPLY SOUTHERN Courteney’s grandmother made blackberry and blueberry jam, and Andrew’s mother made strawberry jam, which guests took home as favors in fabric-covered jars.
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MAY 14, LITTLE ROCK LONDON AND DARRON’S WEDDING day was full of pure happiness and sunshine yellow, as the couple tied the knot in a romantic ceremony with vintage accents and unique details. London enjoys planning and one of her favorite parts was hashing out all the details with her mother. “We had so much fun together!” she says.
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For the reception, London used a mix of orchids, roses and hydrangeas, placing them in vintage vases she gathered from shops around the state. Favor boxes were filled with mini wedding cakes.
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Using magazine photos as inspiration, Julie Wakley of Mena helped London decide on a lace-inspired, multi-tiered cake with alternating layers of white cake and lemon curd.
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Courtney’s grandfather surprised her with a group of beautiful white birds on the big day, and the couple released them into the air after saying their vows.
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PHOTOGRAPHY The Hudsons Modern Photography, Fayetteville, (888) 391-9907, hudsonphotos.com CEREMONY/RECEPTION LOCATION Pratt Place Barn, Fayetteville, (479) 966-4441, prattplaceinn.com BRIDE'S DRESS Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com CAKE/DESSERTS Rick’s Bakery, Fayetteville, (479) 442-2166, ricksbakery.com CATERING Whole Hog Café, Fayetteville, (479) 442-0100, wholehogcafebbq.com CEREMONY MUSIC Fayetteville String Quartet, Music Arts Productions, (479) 313-9715, musicartsproductions.com ENTERTAINMENT Groove Productions, Fayetteville, (479) 200-1313, djgrooveproductions.blogspot.com FLOWERS Jules Design, Fayetteville, (479) 263-1133, julesdesignevents.com HAIR Nicole Shipley, Studio 8 Salon, Fayetteville, (479) 442-2611, studio8salon.com INVITATIONS Digital Print & Imaging, Little Rock, (501) 376-2200, dpilr.com MAKEUP Mayapple Salon and Boutique, Fayetteville, (479) 313-2864, mayapplesalon.com RENTALS Festivities Tents & Events, Springdale, (479) 750-8981 RINGS-GROOM Stanley Jewelers, North Little Rock, (501) 7531081, stanleyjewelers.com STRING QUARTET Fayetteville String Quartet booked through Music Arts Production, pamela@musicartsproductions.com www.weddingsinarkansas.com 47
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BELLE OF THE BALL Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner gown with sweetheart neckline and skirt featuring beaded ďŹ&#x201A;ower accents. Tulle, Sherwood, (501) 255-0899, tulle-bridal.com Charles Krypell earrings and pendant in 18-karat white and rose gold with diamonds, pink diamonds and white diamond briolettes; Doveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry Designs diamond cuff bracelet in 18-karat rose gold. Kenneth Edwards Fine Jewelers, Little Rock, (501) 312-7477; West Little Rock, (501) 821-4455; kennethedwards. net Crislu engagement ring. Faux Pas, (501) 716-2548, fauxpasboutique.com
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TULLE TIME Mori Lee Bridal Collection ivory gown with beaded embroidery accents, twisted chiffon midriff and soft tulle overlay on the skirt and bodice. The Bridal Cottage, North Little Rock, (501) 753-4138, bridalcottageonline.com Elizabeth Showers freshwater pearl Coco necklace with single Simone bezel-set white agate. Rhodium-plated sterling silver carved Simone earrings in smooth turquoise with hope star and white sapphires. 18-karat yellow gold Simone eternity bracelets. Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, Little Rock, (501) 664-9000, robersonsfinejewelry.com Headpiece by Giselle featuring Austrian flowers in a flower and vine pattern. Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 7343244, lowsbridal.com
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FLORAL NOTES Watters Brides ivory organza hand-cut bias ďŹ&#x201A;ange gown with sweep train. Augusta Jones satin belt with hand-cut taffeta ďŹ&#x201A;ower. Proposals, Little Rock, (501) 6614696, proposalsboutique.com Akoya 6 to 8 millimeter cultured pearl necklaces and 8.5 millimeter cultured pearl drop earrings. Romance Diamond Co. Jewelers, Fayetteville, (479) 4439289, romancediamond.com
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BLUSHING BRIDE Maggie Sottero ivory organza gown with crystal beaded belt. Allure Bridals platform heels in ivory with asymmetrical bow. MalisHenderson fascinator with feathers and Russian tulle. Lowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com Bracelet with multi-dimensional gemstones of faceted rose quartz layered over pink mother-of-pearl, rose amethyst earrings, necklace and ring, all from Tacoriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blushing Bride collection. Jones & Son Diamond & Bridal Fine Jewelry, Little Rock, (501) 224-3433, jonesandson.com
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THE LAYERED LOOK Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner blush gown with ruched English net bodice and cascading skirt accented with beaded flowers. Malis-Henderson pearl and crystal comb. Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com 18-karat white gold pearl earrings with 1-carat diamond drops, 32inch multi-color pearl necklaces and 4-strand pearl bracelet. Sissy’s Log Cabin, Jonesboro, (870) 336-0066; Little Rock, (501) 663-0066; Pine Bluff, (870) 8793040; sissyslogcabin.com
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