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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A bright and happy palette accented with citrus makes for a whimsical celebration
“Limon” letterpress wedding invitation and corresponding envelope by Jessica Downs for Bella Figura. Shindig Paperie, Fayetteville, shindigpaperie.com
Mottahedeh “Blue Lace” dinner plate and “Duke of Gloucester” salad plate. Tipton & Hurst, Conway, Little Rock, and Pine Bluff, tiptonhurst.com
Custom letterpress invitation with blueberry-patterned envelope liner. Shindig Paperie, Fayetteville, shindigpaperie.com
A bridal bouquet of ‘Free Spirit’ roses, ‘Mondial’ roses, garden roses, single-petaled lisianthus, ranunculus, Italian ruscus, and eucalyptus gunnii. Whole and cut lemons accent the bouquet. Tipton & Hurst, Conway, Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pine Bluff, tiptonhurst.com
A two-tier lemon cake with raspberry filling and buttercream icing, accented with candied lemons and eucalyptus. Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe, Springdale, shelbylynnscakeshoppe.com
Lakin + Ryan
Conway // May 25, 2019
The top of the Eiffel Tower was the setting for Ryan Lofgren’s dreamy proposal to Lakin Snow. The pair were visiting friends who were stationed overseas at the time, and Paris was definitely a highlight of the trip. “It was truly a fairytale proposal that will never be forgotten,” Lakin says. Ryan, who grew up in the military and currently serves in the United States Air Force, was in Little Rock for training when he met Lakin, who is originally from Mountain View, at a local bar. From there, the couple dated four years before he asked her to marry him….
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. …
Tie the knot against a backdrop of timeless black-and-white appeal
1 & 2 “Elemental” rehearsal dinner invitation and “Signy” menu card, both by Bella Figura. The Social Type, Little Rock, facebook.com/thesocialtypelr…
Layers of pink, purple, and peach hues create a kaleidoscopic color-block effect
1 & 2 “Facet” save-the-date card and “Birgitta” menu card, both by Bella Figura. Shindig Paperie, Fayetteville, shindigpaperie.com…
Delicate details and classic silhouettes shape the season’s latest gowns
The “Luna” gown by Desiree Hartsock has a strapless sweetheart neckline, intricate embroidery, and flattering trimming. Tesori, Fayetteville, tesoribridalformal.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…