Weddings In Arkansas
Inspired by Delft Blue pottery, this timeless look is traditional with a twist
“Delft” pocketfold invitation and coordinating save-the-date card by Leslie Johnston for Bella Figura. The Social Type, Little Rock, facebook.com/thesocialtypelr
Juliska “Country Estate” dinner and salad plates. Tipton & Hurst, Conway, Little Rock, and Pine Bluff, tiptonhurst.com…
Natalie + Hayden
Little Rock // November 3, 2018
Natalie Byrd and Hayden Hurst became an inseparable pair after meeting at a mutual friend’s house before a Razorbacks game. The couple, who are both Little Rock natives, dated for three years before Hayden popped the question in their hometown. “We were living in New York City at the time, and Hayden knew it was important to have both of our families around us for the proposal,” Natalie says. She thought it was strange he wanted the two of them to exchange their personal gifts while back in Little Rock for the holidays, but she went along with the idea and was pleasantly surprised when his last gift to her was an engagement ring. A celebration dinner with their families followed and planning for the big day began.
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Jane Anne + Ryan
Little Rock // May 4, 2019
Jane Anne Murphy and Ryan Shanahan might have met at a New York City bar called “No Fun,” but the celebration of their wedding day was anything but that! After four years of dating, Ryan surprised Jane Anne with a proposal in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park in the spring of 2018, and the couple began planning their celebration in Jane Anne’s hometown of Little Rock. They selected May in hopes of beautiful spring weather where their guests could enjoy all that central Arkansas offers. “It was so special to bring all of our family and friends to Arkansas, a place many of our guests had never visited,” the bride says. …
Entomological imagery and a blue and green palette offer earthy inspiration
Three-tiered classic wedding cake adorned with pastillage butterflies. Blue Cake Company, Little Rock, thebluecakecompany.com…
Eye-catching envelope liners and foil-pressed accents make a meaningful first impression on wedding guests
1 Square invitation featuring custom gold foil and envelope with oral-motif liner.
By Invitation Only, Little Rock, byinvitationonlylr.com
2 Letterpress die-cut invitation with custom watercolored envelope liner and calling card. Jessie Russell Fuchs, Little Rock, jessierussellfuchs.com
3 “Ebbe” wedding invitation by Racheal Bumbolo for Bella Figura with coordinating reception card and envelope. The Social Type, Little Rock, facebook.com/thesocialtypelr
4 “Lucent” wedding invitation by Lindsy Talarico for Bella Figura with coordinating save-the-date card, reception card, and envelope. Shindig Paperie, Fayetteville, shindigpaperie.com
From flowers and cakes to stationery, gather ideas for your big day from this roundup
Not sure where to start? Dive into floral design ideas to establish the overall mood of your celebration
1 Pieris, seeded eucalyptus, bamboo eucalyptus, salal, and springeri ferns are punctuated with ranunculi and ‘White Cloud’ garden roses for a greenery bouquet that is neutral yet vibrant. Pigmint Floral Studio, Fayetteville, shoppigmint.com
2 Burgundy carnations, ‘Cherry Brandy’ roses, ‘Free Spirit’ roses, ‘Safari Sunset’ leucadendron, red hypericum berries, broomcorn millet, ‘Burgundy Cushion’ chrysanthemums, seeded eucalyptus, dried lotus pods, and grevillea are gathered with a ribbon for a bright-and-bold bouquet. Ye Olde Daisy Shoppe, Conway, yeoldedaisy.net…
Moody Blues: Call on dark hues and earthy undertones to set the tone for an outdoor evening wedding
Boutonnières featuring purple iris, blue thistle, dianthus, lisianthus, and green trick with salal, huckleberry, ruscus, and silver dollar eucalyptus. Tanarah Luxe Floral, Little Rock, tanarahluxefloral.com…
Simple Stunning: Always dreamed of a white wedding? Put a modern spin on the monochromatic palette with intricate details and layered textures
Four-tier cake featuring graphic buttercream floral detail on the upper tiers and textured white chocolate fondant starbursts on the lower tiers. Art Is In Cakes, Little Rock, artisincakes.com…