I am SO excited to share this gorgeous Natural State Rock & Republic wedding editorial with you guys!! This venue has been around a long long time (you may remember it as Magnolia Gardens), but it recently got a refresh that just brings it to a whole new level. The property is so gorgeous, with enormous magnolia trees, an arbor made of wisteria, brick paths and so many more classic and beautiful features. The main house is full of antique furniture, but you’ll notice modern twists in the decor as you tour around and see everything it has to offer!

I helped photograph one of the last weddings that was held at Magnolia Gardens before they closed, and when I first saw that the property was being reopened I was giddy! I immediately reached out to one of my favorite planners (favorite because she’s SO much fun and also INCREDIBLY talented) to see if she wanted to collaborate on a wedding editorial shoot at Natural State Rock & Republic, and what she designed was prettier than my wildest dreams. Everything was absolutely perfect, from the florals that PIGMINT created to the models that absolutely rocked their gowns and suits, and the photos are just so beautiful (if I do say so myself)!

One of my favorite things was that Christa threw in a little bike theme because Natural State Rock & Republic is actually a biking BNB!

Venue was Natural State Rock & Republic
Planning & design by Christa with JLK Weddings
Florals by PIGMINT
Dresses from Violet’s Bridal & Formal
Drinks by Mint2Mix
Catering by Carmelita Catering Co.
Hair & makeup by Lavonne Beauty, Bekah, Armoni
Paper products by Paper Supply Co.
Rentals from Eventures & HOST Rentals
Linens from Nuage Designs
Cake was Rick’s Bakery
Flower girl jumpsuit was from Dillards
Models were Mimi, Scotty, Dom, Caitlin, & Kylie

 

Looking at these images, it’s really hard to remember that the day of this Ballroom at I Street wedding editorial shoot was forecasted to be dark, rainy & stormy all day long (with a slight chance of a little break in the clouds right at sunset). And I say it’s hard to remember the disappointing weather because when I look at these images, I see nothing but LIGHT. The beautiful light lavender color scheme that Rona and her team at Mint & Mix chose for this setup is the antethesis of dark and dreary, and the smiles and warmth of these gorgeous brides, bridesmaids and grooms creates a light all it’s own that could never be dampened by a little rain & clouds.

The Ballroom at I Street was the most perfect place for a classically beautiful shoot like this, and all the vendors brought their A-game. And in the end, we DID have a short break in the clouds, and we were fortunate to be out on location with some gorgeous horses right at sunset to catch that glowy golden hour light. It was the most magical end to a magical day! Here are the vendors and models that made this shoot amazing!

Ballroom at I Street Wedding Editorial Vendors

Photographer: @corriechilders
Planning & Design: @mintandmixevents
Venue: @theballroomatistreet
Bar: @mint2mix
Catering: @cateringconceptsnwa
Florist: @flowertodapeople
Hair & Make-up: @makeupby.boun
Cake & Desserts: @sipsandsweets.nwa
Video: @dakotahighley.films
Tux: @mr.tux_ar
Dress & Bridesmaid Dresses: @shesaidyesbridal
Stationary: @mint_paperie
Bow-Tie: @bespokeknots
Horses: @paradise_ponies_nwa
Steve & Brittany (models): @britamousprimee & @steveuuolf
John & Joua (models): @nkaujjouabeautyxo & @john_vang13
Hunter, Flor & Mimi (models): @hunternhelton, @jax___06, @seoulymimi

 

 

 

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Corrie Childers is a sought-after Northwest Arkansas wedding photographer, Arkansas engagement photographer, Arkansas bridal photographer and Arkansas proposal photographer. Corrie has a natural passion for classic, timeless wedding photography in an elegant and relaxed style. Corrie is currently booking Arkansas weddings in Bella Vista, Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Eureka Springs and all of Northwest Arkansas, as well as Little Rock, El Dorado, Dallas, St. Louis, Kansas City and beyond!

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