Elizabeth Sneed + Caleb Dayer

March 12, 2017 | Mulberry, AR

Photography Courtesy: Weddings by Christopher and Nancy

Dinner and a Proposal
After dinner and ice cream to celebrate an anniversary, Caleb suggested the couple go sightseeing at the state capitol. Growing somewhat impatient with Caleb being constantly on his phone and seeming very distracted, Elizabeth admits she didn’t know what was coming. “He pulled me over to the side and said, ‘Lizzy, I have something I want to tell you.’ My heart was racing SO fast as soon as he said this. It was such a blur! Then he dropped to one knee, pulled out the ring box, and asked me that one anticipated question: ‘Elizabeth Sneed, will you marry me,’” she recalls….

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Brooke Bennett + Graham Humphrey

July 2, 2016 | Bentonville, AR

Photography Courtesy: Delyn Stirewalt for Miles Witt Boyer Photographic Collective

Holiday Meeting
Brooke, who is from Plano, Texas, and Graham, who grew up in Hot Springs, met during their freshman year at the University of Arkansas. A mutual friend invited them both to a Halloween get-together.

An Engagement Abroad
In the summer of 2015, Brooke was studying abroad at Oxford and Cambridge through a program with the University of Arkansas. At the same time, Graham was working at an internship in London. During their time overseas, they took a weekend trip to Brussels, Belgium. During that stay they decided they wanted to become engaged and marry as they left college. They were engaged for close to a year and married just after they received their undergraduate degrees.

Brooke & Graham’s Wedding Day Must-Have
“Hands down, we had to have live music, and Boom Kinetic made the entire evening,” the couple says.

The Perfect Venue
Since the bride’s family is from Texas, the two decided to get married where they met and were living at that time—Northwest Arkansas. “Our phenomenal wedding planner, Amanda Reed, suggested a variety of locations based on our overall wedding ideas, “ Brooke says. “We instantly fell in love with 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville for the fantastic modern art displays and aesthetic, as well as the delicious food.”

Planning Success
“The wedding would absolutely not have happened without our planner, Amanda Reed of Bates-Reed Brides. She organized everything and provided us with choices she knew we would love. Since we were both finishing our final year as undergraduates, we were super busy,” Brooke says.

Stunning Structure
Brooke and Graham were married under a contemporary four-post acrylic structure that was adorned with branches from which hung teardrop vases filled with vivid flowers and berries.

Favorite Memories of the Day
She Said: “It’s so hard to choose just one! I would have to say a combination of the actual moment we became married, the amazing moments we had with the band, and the after party with close friends and family.”
He Said: “Just being together with friends and family that I do not usually get to see.”

Artful Exit
When it was time to leave the celebration, Brooke and Graham exited through a tunnel of sparklers to the 21c Museum Hotel “art car.” This car, known as Making Change, was a 21c-commissioned artwork by artist Monica Mahoney. It is a Fleetwood Cadillac limousine covered with nickels, dimes, and pennies. The work was inspired by Walmart’s Bentonville origins. Brooke and Graham were lucky enough to drive around town in the car for a bit after making their grand exit.

 

Resources
Bride’s gown: She Said Yes, Rogers
Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe, Springdale
Caricature artist: Jon Huckeby, NWA Caricatures, Siloam Springs
Catering: The Hive at 21c Museum Hotel, Bentonville
Floral design: Jules Design Event Florals, Fayetteville
Groom’s attire: Dillard’s, locations statewide
Hair and makeup: Kimberly McGuire
Lighting: Lightworks Events, Fayetteville
Music—reception: Boom Kinetic, Fayetteville
Paper goods: Shindig Paperie, Fayetteville
Photography: Delyn Stirewalt for Miles Witt Boyer Photographic Collective, Bentonville                                          Rentals: Eventures Party Rentals, Fayetteville
Rings—his: Overstreet’s Jewelry, Inc., Bentonville
Transportation: 21c Museum Hotel Art Car, Bentonville
Venue—ceremony and reception: 21c Museum Hotel, Bentonville
Wedding coordination: Amanda Reed of Bates-Reed Brides, Springdale

 

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Haley Palanca + Daniel Hopkins

October 28, 2016 | Paron, AR

Photography Courtesy: Sterling Imageworks

The Fireworks of Love
Haley—along with both her family and Daniel’s—had been anticipating the engagement for almost a month. Daniel wanted it to be a complete surprise. On June 5, 2016, he invited her to an Arkansas Travelers game with a few friends. He knew there would be a fireworks display at the end of the game and timed his proposal to coincide. He also knew Haley wouldn’t suspect anything since the plans were made at the last minute. He popped the question during the display, and she said, “yes.” The announcer even caught the moment and gave a shout out to the newly engaged couple….

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Danielle Dudding + William Irvine

August 13, 2016 | Little Rock, AR

Photography Courtesy: Amy Hutchinson

The Laws of Love
Danielle and William met on the second day of orientation at Vanderbilt Law School. “I sat down at his table with some friends on our lunch break, and the rest is history,” Danielle says.

Crescent City Proposal
The couple were spending a weekend in New Orleans. On Sunday morning, William took Danielle to iconic Jackson Square where he got down on one knee to ask for her hand. Danielle—who was completely surprised—recalls tourists in the square taking photos for them of the special moment. “We spent the rest of the day celebrating in a city that certainly knows how,” Danielle says.

Capital Charm
Danielle is from Fort Smith, and the couple had been to Little Rock’s Capital Hotel on several occasions. They fell in love with the downtown icon’s Southern allure and knew it would be the perfect venue for an Arkansas wedding.

Field-Worthy Flair
The arrangements and boutonnieres included cotton as a nod to the Southern elements that flowed throughout the wedding.

Custom Cakes
HIS: William’s cake, which was in the shape of a pyramid complete with a Bass Pro Shop sign, paid homage to his hometown of Memphis. Carrot cake was his flavor of choice.
HERS: Danielle’s cake spoke to her childhood love of Disney and fairytales by having a glass slipper as its topper. It consisted of alternating layers of almond and strawberry.

Southern Fare
“Food is a big part of our life,” Danielle says. “We love to cook and our travels tend to center around restaurants, so we wanted our guests to experience delicious, Southern food. For us, that meant the Capital’s famous pimento cheese along with shrimp and Arkansas grits.” Guests also enjoyed barbecue sliders, gazpacho shots, and a carving station. During the cocktail hour, appetizers of smoked duck, tuna tartare cones, and fried macaroni and cheese were also served.

Say “Om”
The bride chose to start her wedding day with a workout with friends. She invited Kayce Johnson of Arkansas Yoga Collective to the hotel for a private yoga class with her bridal party. “It was such a great experience that I would highly recommend to anyone,” she says.

Honeymoon Destination
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

 

Resources
Accommodations: The Capital Hotel, Little Rock; The Doubletree, Little Rock; The Marriot Downtown, Little Rock
Bride’s gown: Low’s Bridal & Formal, Brinkley
Cakes: TracyCakes, Little Rock
Catering and venue—ceremony and reception: The Capital Hotel, Little Rock
Ceremony director: Gigi Magill, Little Rock
Favors: The Popped Popcorn Company, Fort Smith; Winston’s Pipe and Cigar Emporium, Fort Smith
Floral design and rentals: Tipton & Hurst, locations throughout central Arkansas
Hair and makeup: Angela Alexander, Little Rock
Music—ceremony: Dave Holland and Brandon Patterson, Fort Smith
Paper goods—programs: Inscriptions, Fort Smith                                                                                                    Photographer: Amy Hutchinson, Memphis, Tennessee

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Caroline McCombs + Joshua Motes

May 28, 2016 | Fayetteville, AR

Photography Courtesy: Eugene Grace Weddings

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Caroline and Joshua were set up by a mutual friend who knew the pair would be perfect for each other. The friend, Charles, called Caroline and Joshua independently and invited them to dinner. He told them they must come because their future spouse would be in attendance.

The Trip of a Lifetime
After a year of dating, Caroline and Joshua took a quick trip to Dallas. They drove down from Fayetteville early on a Saturday morning. Caroline said she didn’t know any of the day’s details but had a few suspicions. Joshua took his soon-to-be-bride to his grandfather’s land north of Dallas—a place he grew up visiting as a child. Caroline recalls looking out at the view and then turning around to see Joshua on his knee. Since Joshua is from Los Angeles, it made sense for the couple to celebrate at In-N-Out Burger, which originated in L.A.

Ceremony Sweetness
Caroline and Joshua wanted the ceremony to be not just about them but also praising and glorifying Jesus for what marriage symbolizes. To incorporate this idea, they asked their families to come to the altar and place their hands on them to pray after communion. “It was such a sweet moment before we said, ‘I do,’” Caroline says.

World’s Fare
A portion of Caroline’s childhood was spent living abroad in the Netherlands. To pay tribute to this, she asked the chef at Ella’s (the restaurant within Inn at Carnall Hall) to recreate her favorite Dutch miniature pancakes, known as Poffertjes, for a late-night snack. The pancakes are served with butter and powdered sugar, adding to their delectableness.

Art Inspiration
Art is one of Caroline’s passions, and the Rococo movement is a favorite period for her. She used this as the vision for the couple’s wedding day. She notes that “Rococo Art was characterized by asymmetrical values, pastel color palettes, and an overall whimsical garden theme. It is very similar to what the garden looked like in the 1993 movie The Secret Garden. So, I asked for floral arrangements that looked whimsical and organic in design. We had ranunculus, garden roses, succulents, lavender, willow branches, and more.”

Let It Glow
As the night began to wind down, glow sticks were handed out to all the guests. The pair ran through a tunnel of neon light to make their grand exit.

Honeymoon Destination
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Caroline’s Advice for Newly Engaged Couples
“Remember to have fun and have lots of grace for one another! Engagements are a weird time because in a sense, you have one foot in and one foot out. There can be a lot of stress and anxiety leading up to the big day; just take it one day at a time and be in the moment! You have forever to be married.”

 

Resources
Bride’s gown: Low’s Bridal & Formal, Brinkley
Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe, Springdale
Catering: Ella’s Restaurant, Inn at Carnall Hall, Fayetteville
Floral design: Tanarah Luxe Floral, Little Rock
Groom’s and groomsmens’ attire: Jos. A. Bank, locations statewide
Hair: Claire Williams, Shag Salon, Fayetteville
Lighting: Lightworks Events, Fayetteville
Makeup: Sarah Spoon, Sarah Ellen Makeup, Fayetteville
Music—ceremony: Maestro Quartet, Fayetteville
Photographer: Eugene Grace Weddings, Fayetteville
Paper goods: Shindig Paperie, Fayetteville
Venue—ceremony: Old Main Lawn, Fayetteville
Venue—reception: Inn at Carnall Hall, Fayetteville
Wedding coordination: Amanda Reed, Bates-Reed Brides, Fayetteville

 

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