Inspire Arkansas Bridal Show

The INSPIRE Arkansas Bridal Show by Tanarah Luxe Floral at RECORD (Instagram | Website) in Bentonville yesterday was BANANAS. I mean everything from the runway show with some EPIC looks by Arkansas bridal boutiques, beats from Premier Event Group, a round of delicious hors d’oeuvres with each theme and then just when we thought it couldn’t get any more breathtaking…

…The vendor area opened and revealed it’s majesty. Sky-high floral arrangements by Tanarah Luxe, delicious sweets from Rick’s Bakery and Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe and even more tempting hors d’oeuvres within each gallery of stylistic marvel (styled by the incredibly talented Amanda Reed Weddings) and SO MUCH MORE. Everywhere I looked, I was inspired. And that, my friends, is exactly what a wedding show should be.

Each of the vendors represented at the INSPIRE Arkansas Bridal Show are some of my favorite companies ever (and most are small businesses backed by some INCREDIBLE Arkansas business owners and artists) and they BROUGHT IT to this show. I mean THEY. BROUGHT. IT.

I absolutely can’t wait to see some of the incredible work these folks are going to put out in 2019 and beyond. As you plan your wedding, put a serious consideration in the direction of these guys. They will blow your mind.

Wind

Bridal Fashion: Tesori
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Bridesmaid Fashion: Dillard’s
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Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe
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Cosmetics: Glo Limited
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Floral: Tanarah Luxe Floral
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Event Styling & Design: Amanda Reed Weddings
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Invitations: Shindig Paperie
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Jewelry: Romance Diamond Co.
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Linen: BBJ Linen
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Menswear: Dillard’s
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Mother of the Bride: By Request
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Music: Premier Event Group
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Production: CWP Productions
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Publication: Weddings in Arkanas
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Rentals: Eventures Party Rentals
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Earth

Bridal Fashion: She Said Yes
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Bridesmaid Fashion: Dillard’s
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Cake: Rick’s Bakery
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Catering: Heritage Catering
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Floral: Tanarah Luxe Floral
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Event Styling & Design: Amanda Reed Weddings
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Invitations: Shindig Paperie
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Jewelry: Romance Diamond Co.
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Linen: BBJ Linen
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Menswear: Dillard’s
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Mother of the Bride: Dillard’s
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Music: Premier Event Group
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Production: CWP Productions
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Publication: Weddings in Arkanas
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Rentals: Eventures Party Rentals
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Fire

Bridal Fashion: Joon Bridal
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Bridesmaid Fashion: Dillard’s
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Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe
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Catering: Catering Unlimited
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Gift Registry: Dillard’s
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Floral: Tanarah Luxe Floral
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Event Styling & Design: Amanda Reed Weddings
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Invitations: Shindig Paperie
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Jewelry: Roberson’s Fine Jewelry
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Linen: BBJ Linen
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Menswear: Dillard’s
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Music: Premier Event Group
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Production: CWP Productions
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Publication: The Scout Guide
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Rentals: Eventures Party Rentals
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Water

Bridal Fashion: Unveiled
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Bridesmaid Fashion: Dillard’s
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Cake: Rick’s Bakery
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Catering: The Event Group
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Cosmetics: Dillard’s
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Gift Registry: Dillard’s
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Floral: Tanarah Luxe Floral
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Event Styling & Design: Amanda Reed Weddings
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Invitations: Shindig Paperie
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Jewelry: Roberson’s Fine Jewelry
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Linen: BBJ Linen
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Menswear: Dillard’s
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Mother of the Bride: Unveiled
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Music: Premier Event Group
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Production: CWP Productions
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Publication: Citiscapes Magazine
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Rentals: Eventures Party Rentals
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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, Dallas, St. Louis, Kansas City and beyond!
Kindred Barn Wedding

I think by now we’ve pretty well established that I’m really an Arkansas Wedding Photographer, right? I don’t do a whole lot of other types of photography, like, ever! But one of the most incredible things about being a creative person and self employed is being able to spread my wings into other amazing things like being an Arkansas ballet dancer photographer. That creative freedom is enough to make all the other (harder) parts of being self employed worth it!

For this shoot at The Brick Ballroom in Siloam Springs, Arkansas I knew I wanted to photograph a minimalist ballet setup. And by minimalist, I pretty much mean just a ballerina. Ha! Heather at the Brick Ballroom put me in contact with beautiful Anna Fendley (owner of Joy of Motion Dance Studio). Anna’s dance classes meet at The Brick Ballroom (and honestly have you EVER seen a more perfect place for a ballet?!) so it was very natural for us to be using this space. The lovely and talented Shakayla Canaday from NWA Occasions did a great job on Anna’s makeup and hair and was so wonderful to work with – I always love working with their team!

We stuck with a neutral color palette of whites and grays and it worked so perfectly in the Brick Ballroom’s beautiful white walls and wood floors. Anna brought her A-game (can you believe this girl had a baby just a few months before the shoot?!) and danced so beautifully to her classical music playlist. I’m not exaggerating in the least when I say that I actually got tears in my eyes watching Anna do what she so obviously loves; the light, the music, the graceful beauty of classical ballet…it was so moving.

I am so incredibly excited to share these images with you today. Please scroll down and enjoy these elegant, timeless images of Anna at the Brick Ballroom.

 

 

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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, Dallas, St. Louis, Kansas City and beyond!
Bentonville Engagement Session