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Color—it’s one of the best reasons to plan a fall or winter wedding. As we mulled through the colors of the season—foliage and holiday hues, winter whites—we were inspired to make it the focus of this issue. We present to you a package of colorful ideas: four pretty palettes for cakes, flowers, stationery and more, six real weddings with unique twists on festive shades, and a wintry bright backdrop for our bridal fashion. All the more reason to fall in love. Turn the page and you’ll see why we’re so smitten too. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: TIPTON HURST BOUQUET, MICKEY’S SPECIAL AFFAIRS NEOPOLITAN CAKE, AMBROSIA BAKERY WHITE CAKE, DISTINCTIVE DESIGNS BY TANARAH BOUQUET, DONATELLO’S CAKE, FAIRY TALE FLORALS BOUQUET

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THE CAKE Three-tier cake with royal icing flowers, white buttercream and pearl dot accents. Mickey’s Special Affairs, Little Rock THE FLOWERS Bouquet with fern fronds, mini calla lilies, roses, dahlias and hydrangea. Tipton Hurst, Conway, Little Rock, North Little Rock Dahlia boutonniere accented with woven foliage. Shirley’s Flowers & Gifts, Rogers

THE STATIONERY Envelopments paisley program, Smock letterpress featuring custom calligraphy, exclusive to By Invitation Only, Little Rock; William Arthur rectangular invitation and program. Signed Sealed Delivered, Rogers; The Crown Shop, Little Rock Cupcakes from The Cupcakery, Bryant

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THE CAKE Four-tier fondant cake adorned with sugar-ower crystals. Ambrosia Bakery, Hot Springs THE FLOWERS Centerpiece with pink and cream stock, roses, Casablanca lilies, stargazer lilies, fern fronds and seeded eucalyptus in a clay urn. Fairy Tale Florals, North Little Rock

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THE CAKE White rolled fondant cake with hand-cut yellow-tinted white chocolate leaf clusters. Donatello’s, North Little Rock THE FLOWERS Hand-tied bouquet with Dutch stock, pincushion protea, hybrid ranunculus, Oriental lilies and chocolate cosmos. Distinctive Designs by Tanarah, Maumelle Poppy and craspedia boutonniere. Shirley’s Flowers & Gifts, Rogers THE STATIONERY Inviting Company rectangular bridal shower invitation, Envelopments square chandelier-print invitation and response card. Something Blue Paperie, Conway; William Arthur square yellow floral-print invitation. Signed Sealed Delivered, Rogers; The Crown Shop, Little Rock

Bouvardia, hydrangea, tweedia, scabiosa and roses in a crystal bowl. Phil Cato’s About Vase, Little Rock

Lilies, orchids, roses, dahlias, mini calla lilies, hydrangea and bear grass in a ceramic vase. Tipton Hurst, Conway, Little Rock, North Little Rock

Pink and cream stock, roses, Casablanca lilies, stargazer lilies, fern fronds and seeded eucalyptus in a clay urn. Fairy Tale Florals, North Little Rock

Dianthus, chocolate cosmos, pincushion protea, Oriental lilies and yellow Dutch stock in a white cylinder vase tied with black satin ribbon. Distinctive Designs by Tanarah, Maumelle

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=NGZ ]KXK YUSK UL ZNUYK KRKSKTZY% A warm and easygoing attitude, natural beauty, flowers and fields. We chose Pratt Place Inn for the ceremony and its barn for the reception for that reason—it’s a mix of classic and casual. The food we served at the reception was regional as well, like catfish fingers, pulled pork sandwiches, fried dill pickles, and a carving station with beef and chicken. Plus we had a local bluegrass band play for part of the reception.

:NK ZGHRK YKZZOTMY GZ ZNK XKIKVZOUT IKXZGOTR_ NG\K ZNGZ IRGYYOI IGY[GR LKKR The burlap runners on top of red tablecloths looked great in the barn, with jars of flowers set on each table and paper lanterns suspended above at different heights for soft lighting. My goal for the flowers was for them to look as if we had walked through the field outside the barn and snatched them up, and then put them in mason jars as vases. I carried red carnations in my bouquet, because that’s the first kind of flower Jay brought me when we were dating. Shirley’s Flowers pulled it all together, and came up with the floral concept for the arbor, which became the focal point of the ceremony.

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.U] JOJ _U[ JKIOJK UT G ZKG RKTMZN JXKYY% That length seemed fun and lighthearted to me, special but not too formal. I couldn’t find the dress I was envisioning, so I had it made by a designer I know in New York. But the most practical reason for that length is that we made our getaway after the reception on a motorcycle. Jay has always owned one, and it seemed fitting that we rent one to drive off on that night. 28 fall/winter weddings 2010

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Photography Sarah Bussey Photography, Little Rock Ceremony Pratt Place Inn, Fayetteville Reception Pratt Place Barn, Fayetteville Cake Rick’s Bakery, Fayetteville Catering Catering Unlimited, Springdale Flowers Shirley’s Flowers & Gifts, Rogers Invitations Sincerely Yours Paper, Springdale Music Celebrations DJ Service, Cletus Got Shot, Fayetteville Rentals Festivities, Springdale

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/T GJJOZOUT ZU _U[X HR[K YNUKY ZNK XKIKVZOUT NGRR OY JKIQKJ OT HR[K LRU]KXY .U] JOJ _U[ INUUYK ZNK IURUX VGRKZZK% Buddy and I began seriously talking about marriage when I was living in St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. My roommate and I began to plan our dream weddings when we were working there. I wanted a beach wedding, but I wanted it to be in Little Rock because home and family are so very important to both Buddy and me. So instead of a beach location, we tried for the airy and effortless feel of the beach. Using my favorite flower, the blue hydrangea, with other flowers in shades of blue and purple, tied in an ocean feel to the beach theme. We worked with Tipton Hurst on the concept, and they executed it beautifully.

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:NGZ IGQK JUKY RUUQ JKROIOU[Y GRR YO^ RG_KXY UL OZ The cake caught people’s attention when they first entered. It was white cake with cream cheese icing, covered in Belgian white chocolate curls. The groom’s cake had two square layers of chocolate with marbleized chocolate curl straws. And we had blue Waterford crystal glasses for our toast.

4U] ZNGZ _U[²\K NGJ G _KGX ZU XKLRKIZ UT ZNK K\KTOTM ]NGZ GJ\OIK ]U[RJ _U[ VGYY GRUTM ZU UZNKX HXOJKY ZU HK% My wedding coordinator, Dawne Vandiver, advised me to try to find one particular moment that I wanted to be sure to remember and focus on it. For me, it was when I was walking down the aisle with my father; I felt so calm and Buddy was waiting for me. I’ll remember that feeling forever. Paying attention to that special moment was a great piece of advice. 30 fall/winter weddings 2010

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=NGZ OTYVOXKJ ZNK HXOMNZ IURUX VGRKZZK GTJ \OTZGMK KRKSKTZY% I originally wanted a rustic woodland look to complement the location at Garvan Woodland Gardens, but then I was naturally drawn to the vintage silhouette of my dress and went from there. The color palette was Jim’s idea. I’d driven him crazy for weeks suggesting new color schemes, so he finally designed the invites with a palette he chose himself. I think he nailed it! After we decided on Hot Springs and learned about its history of gangsters and social clubs, Jim wanted the stationery to evoke that aesthetic of marquee signs and tuxedos. The pink helped to modernize and energize the look. The dahlias were hand-drawn, and then we repeated them in our table settings and on the cake. ,RU]KXY YKKSKJ ZU ZGQK IKTZKX YZGMK KYVKIOGRR_ UT ZNK IGQK Flowers were a natural design choice for our botanical garden ceremony and vintage-glamour aesthetic. We put together the centerpieces ourselves, but in the whirlwind of events it became clear we wouldn’t be able to do justice to the other arrangements as planned. Hot Springs Florist & Gifts came through like a dream with a beautiful mix of pink and white roses for the bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages. I found the idea for the cake on MarthaStewart.com. The bright pink dahlias make a strong enough statement without needing much else. The cake was red velvet too, which added another pop of color to contrast the white frosting. /Y ZNGZ GT NKOXRUUS HXUUIN GZZGINKJ ZU _U[X HU[W[KZ% It isn’t an heirloom, but it is vintage. I am a big lover of vintage, if you can’t tell. I scoured Etsy for vintage rhinestone brooches for the bridesmaids to wear with their silver dresses and picked that one up for myself since it’s reminiscent of wedding rings. I decided to pin it to the bouquet at the last minute.

=KXK _U[X VGXZ_ LG\UXY NUSKSGJK% A week before the wedding, we—Jim, my maid-of-honor, her mother and I—made 75 jars of homemade strawberry jam. Jim cut the tags for the jam jars out of watercolor paper and spent a few days before the wedding hand-lettering each guest’s name on the tags. Then we tied the nametags to the jars with ribbon. =NGZ SGJK _U[ INUUYK ZNK RUIGZOUT% Jim and I live in Brooklyn, New York, and our families are in Rhode Island and Texas, so finding a location that would work for all of our family and friends was a challenge. I was born and raised in Arkansas, though, and loved the thought of getting married where I grew up, and visiting Anthony Chapel and Garvan Gardens sealed the deal. We did a tree-planting ritual during our ceremony and had it planted in the gardens so our little tree will be growing in the place we were married for years to come.

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course be one I could dance in. I ended up finding a gorgeous lace Marissa gown with elegant scalloped lacing along the neck, back and hem.

I knew that I wanted a fall wedding that would represent Lee and me in every way possible. After the location, the next step was designing the invitations. We wanted our look to be cohesive, so setting the mood with the paper products seemed like the best plan. Kandace Gerber, our graphic designer, incorporated our initials with an apple as a monogram, so we ran with it and tried to incorporate it in as many details as possible.

*KYIXOHK ZNK YOMTO¸IGTIK UL _U[X KGXXOTMY My best friend for as long as I can remember has been my big sister—she’s one of the most fashion-forward and talented individuals I know. When planning my wedding ensemble, I thought it best to have her special touch. She made me a one-of-a-kind pair of earrings from her jewelry line, Emporium, as well as earrings for the bridesmaids, junior bridesmaids and flower girl.

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=NKXK JOJ ZNK U[ZJUUX IKXKSUT_ ZGQK VRGIK% Many of our close friends were married the same year we were, which made finding an original location a little difficult. We wanted something that was special and unique to us, so when Lee mentioned his mother’s backyard on Greers Ferry Lake, I knew it would be perfect. Logistically, it was a little difficult having an out of town wedding, but it was well worth it.

time of year, the amazing weather and the beautiful foliage. Since we were having an outdoor ceremony, I knew the natural canvas of Eden Isle would already be provided and the colors of fall made it into my color palette.

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?U[X HU[W[KZ LKGZ[XKY GT OTZKXKYZOTM SO^ UL ZK^Z[XKY GTJ IURUXY Adam Smith, my florist, sprayed calla lillies and other fall berries for a copper look and added chrysanthemums and succulents for texture.

=NGZ ]GY _U[X LG\UXOZK SUSKTZ% The ride from the ceremony to the reception! We had a caravan of golf carts set up so our entire wedding party could go to the reception together. We were surrounded by all of our friends, all the planning and orchestrating was done, and Lee and I were finally husband and wife.

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'RROYUT 9ZUJURG )XGOM =ORYUT 0GT[GX_ 2OZZRK 8UIQ *KYIXOHK _U[X LKYZO\K IURUX VGRKZZK First of all, we love Christmas and the holidays. I love big and bold but executed with a simple and elegant touch. So I chose shades of red, purple and pink, which are warm, beautiful and fun. At the church, the flowers were white calla lilies, very simple and elegant. The Christmas decorations were still up as well, which made everything that much better. =NGZ RUUQ GTJ LKKR ]KXK _U[ ZX_OTM ZU GINOK\K% Craig and I envisioned old Hollywood glamour. We picked all the things we’re naturally drawn to and put them together in a way that created that feel and style. =NU SGJK _U[X IGQK% Craig’s mom, Becky Cook. I like when things have a special meaning. It was a four-tier white cake with buttercream icing, then decorated with flowers. ?U[X JXKYY OY YZ[TTOTM .U] RUTM JOJ OZ ZGQK ZU LOTJ OZ% It was the first one I tried on! Feathers, beads, sequins and jewels— it has my personality all over it, which I think is very important because you want to be yourself on your wedding day. As Craig can tell you, I can be a little dramatic, so it was ideal. Even though it had a lot going on, the silhouette was simple, which is key when you have all that fun stuff.

:K^Z[XK®_U[X JXKYY VKGIUIQ LKGZNKXY OT LRU]KX GXXGTMKSKTZY X[INKJ HXOJKYSGOJ JXKYYKY®YKKSKJ ZU HK OSVUXZGTZ I don’t know if it started out as a goal, but it ended up playing a huge role. I love all the textures that flowers entail and peacock feathers add a texture that is a little unexpected. Phil Cato of About Vase is the best and I talked to him about what I wanted and he made it come to life. I like to be daring and different. I think I was born wearing feathers; I adore them.

=NGZ YOMTOLOIGTIK JUKY ZNK RUIQKZ JXGVKJ OT _U[X HU[ W[KZ NG\K% It was my grandmother’s locket. Nanny loved Craig. One day she looked at me and said I should wear it on our wedding day. A week later my nanny passed away. The locket has a picture of both her and my grandfather inside.

.U] JOJ _U[X VKXLUXSOTM XUUZY®_U[ JGTIK GTJ )XGOM YOTMY®VRG_ G VGXZ OT _U[X ]KJJOTM IKRKHXGZOUT% Since we are performers, we knew our first dance had to stand out. It was to “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” and it was so much fun. We choreographed it with turns, dips and all that jazz. A wedding is no different than a four-hour show where you are the stars. What can I say? It was wonderful!

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Photography Lance Johnston Photographers, Conway, Little Rock Ceremony First United Methodist Church, Little Rock Reception, catering William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum, Little Rock Bride/bridesmaid dresses Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley Entertainment Jazz trio with Clark Erickson, Michael Rice and Joe Vick, Little Rock Flowers Phil Cato’s About Vase, Little Rock Hair Jennifer Williams, Serenity Salon, Little Rock Makeup Vickie Vick, Advanced Aesthetics, Little Rock Rentals Confetti’s Party Rental through Phil Cato’s About Vase, Little Rock Stationery By Invitation Only, Little Rock Tuxedos Paul Morrell Formalwear, Little Rock

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complicated. We’re both from Missouri, but Jared was based in Fayetteville as a recruiter at the time. And we knew we would be moving to California after the wedding. My family and I were traveling around Northwest Arkansas and we visited Eureka Springs and Thorncrown Chapel. I loved the all-glass chapel; it’s so unique and you feel nestled in the woods. We decided that Eureka Springs would be a good location—it would be a destination trip for our friends and family in Missouri and could include our Northwest Arkansas friends as well.

found. I thought that I wanted something very simple, with no embellishments, but I ended up with something completely different. It was beaded and featured antique lace, a very long train and a ruffled skirt. When I tried it on, I felt it was just right and I knew Jared would love it.

5TIK _U[ JKIOJKJ UT +[XKQG 9VXOTMY GY ZNK RUIGZOUT ]NGZ ]GY _U[X YZGXZOTM VUOTZ LUX VRGTTOTM ZNK ]KJJOTM GTJ XKIKVZOUT JKZGORY% The main element was that I knew Jared and his friends would be in uniform—and the uniforms are so intricate, with metals and patches indicating what rank they are and how long they’ve been in the military. I didn’t want to take away from that; I wanted to enhance it. The uniforms are navy with red and yellow, so I chose a rich bright red and a light subtle yellow for the accents. I chose canary yellow dresses for the bridesmaids and the flowers were a mix of red, yellow and blue. We chose a traditional setting for the reception, the Basin Park Hotel, which is such a classic place, with wood floors and big windows. The hotel’s stained glass windows had red and yellow panes as well.

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=NGZ UZNKX KRKSKTZY ]KXK OSVUXZGTZ ZU _U[ ZU OTIR[JK% I love sweets and I definitely a wanted a really nice, simple cake. We chose one with four layers of Bavarian cream and strawberry cream accented with fresh rose petals. It was white cake with buttercream frosting, and the strawberry gave it a little bit of zest. /Z YKKSY _U[ XKIKO\KJ G 3GXOTK )UXVY ]KRIUSK ZU SGXXOKJ ROLK GLZKX ZNK IKXKSUT_ The sword ceremony leaving the chapel is a very traditional part of a Marine Corps wedding. Marines stand in formation across from each other, and the set of marines in front of the bride and groom lower their swords until the bride and groom kiss. Then they lift their swords and the couple moves to the next set of marines and swords and kiss again. When the bride and groom arrive at the last set, the marine behind the bride says a short speech welcoming her to the Marine Corps and then gives her a quick tap with his sword, signifying that she’s officially in.

9:?2+ -;/*+ Photographer Novo Studio, Rogers Ceremony Thorncrown Chapel, Eureka Springs Reception The 1905 Basin Park Hotel, Eureka Springs Cake Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe, Springdale Catering The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, Eureka Springs Dresses David’s Bridal, Fayetteville, Little Rock Entertainment Groove Productions, Fayetteville Flowers ZuZu’s Petals & Gifts, Fayetteville Rings Kay Jewelers, locations statewide Wedding coordination, invitations, rentals Bling It On Creations, Fayetteville

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GOWNS FROM LOW’S BRIDAL AND FORMAL (TOP LEFT, BOTTOM RIGHT) AND PROPOSALS; BOUQUETS BY FLORA.

Photography: Nancy Nolan Producer: Mandy Keener Styling: Lauren Strother Model: Jenna Gouskos, Linda Layman Agency Hair: Samantha Linn, Dead Swanky Makeup: Juliette Sherin, Luxe Beauty Location courtesy of Pratt Place Inn, Fayetteville

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Ivory and lace dress with charmeuse midriff and puddle train by Wtoo Brides by Watters; veil and rhinestone crescent comb by Bel Aire Bridal. Proposals, Little Rock. Jewelry from Faux Pas, Little Rock. Bouquet by Flora, Fayetteville.

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Sitting Pretty Silk organza tea-length dress with ruched bodice and bow-adorned full skirt by Melissa Sweet, heels by Angela Nuran. Pearl and rhinestone swirl comb by Lorren Bell. Proposals, Little Rock. Jewelry from Faux Pas, Little Rock. Bouquet by Flora, Fayetteville.

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Lovely in Lace Long sleeve lace gown with chapel-length train by San Patrick, fingertip veil with Alençon lace. Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley. Jewelry from Faux Pas, Little Rock. Bouquet by Flora, Fayetteville.

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Sweeping Silhouette

Dress with strapless neckline and cascading rufes by Pronovias, birdcage veil. Low’s Bridal and Formal, Brinkley. Earrings from Faux Pas, Little Rock.

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