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Pull up a seat because I’m about to tell the story of Whitney and Chris’s NYE Wedding – all captured through the lens of this Arkansas wedding photographer. It was a day that had us all freezing our tails off, but hey, every shiver was worth it!
Imagine this – a vineyard in the heart of winter. Bare vines swaying in the chilly breeze. It was like a scene from a romantic movie, where even the vines were braving the cold for a touch of magic.
The day started with all the buzz of excited children waiting on a snowstorm. Whitney rocked that winter bride look in her sparkly dress & veil and Chris could hardly contain his excitement waiting for his beautiful bride. His contagious enthusiasm soaked into every single person there. And Whitney’s sweetness? It was like a cozy blanket in the midst of a snowstorm as she shared those special moments with friends and family.
The ceremony was pure winter charm. Against the backdrop of the vineyard’s open-air chapel ruins, lit up with cafe lights and candles, Whitney and Chris poured their hearts out with vows that warmed us up despite the freezing temps. Kisses were exchanged, and the crowd went wild with cheers – maybe to stay warm too, who knows?
Now, onto the reception – a crazy mix of laughter, joy, and Chris & Whitney turning up the dance floor into a lively zone. Seriously, if you weren’t dancing, you were missing out big time.
The party continued with a cotton candy cart, popcorn station, a caricature artist, choreographed group dances, and so much delicious food. And since it was New Year’s Eve, you bet there was a midnight countdown to crank up the excitement!
As the clock struck midnight, Whitney and Chris sealed the deal with a special New Year’s Eve kiss, marking not just the start of their marriage but a whole new year for everyone.
And my mission as the photographer? Freezing my heckin’ tail off to capture all these magical moments in time. Ha! From the heart-melting vows to the crazy dance floor, every snap aimed to capture the essence of Whitney and Chris’s love, joy, and all-around awesomeness.
In a nutshell, Whitney and Chris’s NYE Wedding was a love-soaked, freezing-cold, wild & wonderful party, and I’m here to spill the details as your go-to Arkansas wedding photographer. Their personalities are a match made in heaven and they compliment each other so well, creating a day filled with laughter, joy, and unforgettable moments. Being part of this love story and capturing the madness frame by frame? Best gig ever, even if I did have to thaw out my fingers afterward!
Once upon a time in the bustling streets of New York City, a love story unfolded between two incredible individuals—Jordan and Dennis. They found themselves irresistibly drawn to each other within the walls of their workplace, and as their love grew, Jordan and Dennis knew deep in their hearts that they were destined to be together. When the time came to celebrate their marriage, they set their sights on a beautiful and chic Osage House wedding in Arkansas, a modern venue that perfectly reflected their style.
On a scorching summer day, their loved ones eagerly gathered at the Osage House, ready to witness the magic of the wedding. The venue’s sleek charm blended seamlessly with the couple’s modern aesthetic, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Soft florals of white, light blue, and green adorned the Hall and Chapel, perfectly accentuating the chic ambiance. Jordan’s bouquet was adorned with exquisite white peonies, symbolizing happiness, romance, honor, and prosperity.
The air was electric with anticipation. The decor, effortlessly stylish yet wonderfully simple, allowed Jordan and Dennis’ love to take center stage. The ceremony was a heartfelt affair, filled with vows and tender moments that brought tears of joy to their loved ones’ eyes.
As the golden hour cast its enchanting glow, Jordan and Dennis stole away for a series of portraits that captured the essence of their love. The picturesque backdrop of Osage House provided the perfect canvas for their timeless moments, forever preserving their cherished memories.
As the day transitioned into night, the reception transformed into an exuberant celebration. Laughter echoed through the venue, and the dance floor became a whirlwind of pure joy. And in a delightful twist that added a touch of casual charm, the aroma of Pizza Hut filled the air as delicious pizzas arrived, fueling the guests and adding an unexpected element of fun to the festivities.
Jordan’s sleek white gown was perfectly complemented by a cool denim jacket adorned with pearls, reflecting her unique style and personality. With sleek and chic hair and makeup, she radiated confidence, captivating everyone in attendance.
As their wedding photographer, I felt privileged to document the magic of Jordan and Dennis’ unforgettably chic Osage House wedding. Their love story is a reminder that true love can blossom in ordinary moments, and turn what’s ordinary into extraordinary memories.
PLANNER | Leslie with Wed by Meg
PHOTOGRAPHER | Corrie Childers Weddings
VENUE | Osage House
FLORALS | 27 Rue de Fleur
RENTALS | Eventology
HAIR | Lauren Welnicki, Wordsmith Beauty
MAKEUP | Brittany Robbins, Wordsmith Beauty
DJ | Elite Beats
CATERING | Chephanie
BAR | Mint 2 Mix
CAKE | Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe
OFFICIANT | Ozark Ceremonies
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Chic Osage House Wedding
Corrie Childers is a sought-after Northwest Arkansas wedding photographer, Arkansas engagement photographer, Arkansas bridal photographer and Arkansas proposal photographer (Fayetteville 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!
Last week I had the pleasure of photographing Spencer & Hazuki’s fun wedding at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. I always love shooting at BGO and boy, this celebration certainly reinforced that love!
It was a warm and humid Spring day, and friends and family bustled around the garden arranging and preparing for the guests to arrive. There is something enchantingly beautiful about the botanical garden, with lush greenery and the sweet fragrance of blooming plants on the air. It was the perfect backdrop for their bright & zesty lemon theme, which infused the entire event with a refreshing and vibrant atmosphere.
Lemons were featured everywhere from the centerpieces to the groom’s awesome tie. The vibrant yellow hues of their florals from Ollie Marie’s and thin lemon slices on their cheerful wedding cake brought a pop of color to the patio, which was the perfect reflection of the bright and fun mood that everybody shared that day.
There were so many smiles and so much laughter, and some of the sweetest happy tears. One of my favorite things as a wedding photographer is when the people I’m photographing allow their joy & sadness to be openly seen on their faces and in their body language; I love to be able to capture those incredibly special moments for my clients and give them to them forever!
The lawn was the perfect setting for a romantic and memorable wedding ceremony, and though it had been overcast most of the day, the sun peeked through the clouds and cast beautiful light on Spencer & Hazuki just in time for them to share their first kiss. They receded down the aisle in the soft glow of the sunshine, with smiles as big as the Texas sky!
When it was time to let loose and celebrate, the rock n’ roll band 90lb Wrench took charge of the reception. The lively guitar and drums filled the air, energizing the crowd and getting everyone on their feet! The dance floor became a place of uninhibited joy & celebration, with guests dancing to their favorite rock songs & creating unforgettable memories.
(P.S. One of my favorite moments of this wedding at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks was Spencer & Hazuki’s cake cutting. Scroll back up if you missed the GIF — Hazuki’s mischievous joy is contagious!)
Photographer: Corrie Childers Weddings
Venue: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Florals: Ollie Marie’s Floral Design
Dress: David’s Bridal
Band: 90lb Wrench
Caterer: Sous Chef
Bar: Koon’s Saloon
Suits: The Black Tux
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Wedding at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Corrie Childers is a sought-after Northwest Arkansas wedding photographer, Arkansas engagement photographer, Arkansas bridal photographer and Arkansas proposal photographer (Fayetteville 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!
Every year some of the best Northwest Arkansas vendors come together to create the Osage House Wedding Open House (just outside of Bentonville, Arkansas) and create something magical and fun. This year we had glittery dresses and disco balls, champagne walls and champagne doorbells and SO MUCH MORE. A runway show, free bouquets of flowers, all the prettiest sitting areas and funnest (is that a word?) photo booths, most delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks and the most divine tablescapes. The open house is always in the wintertime and the cold grey weather heightens the impact of of the rainbow of colors, the smells of flowers and food and the whole environment buzzing with excitement in this great big show of all the ways your event dreams can come true in the coming year. We have so many amazing people! Here’s a list of everyone that was there (make sure you contact them soon, most of these vendors’ schedules stay full!):
AMANDA REED WEDDINGS
Planning + Design: Amanda Reed Weddings
Photography: Corrie Childers
Video: Dave and a Camera
Florals + Wall: Samantha’s Garden
Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe
Rentals: Eventology, Alchemy Event Rentals, Stay Gold Event Rentals, BBJ La Tavola
Paper Goods + Signage: Dayflower Designs
Photo Booth: Social Photo Booth Co
Venue: Osage House
BAR
Bar: Mint & Mix
Floral: Darling Blooms
Signage: Dayflower Designs
JLK WEDDINGS
Design: JLK Weddings
Floral: PIGMINT
Cakes: The Cake Occasion
Place cards, menus, color wall: Dayflower Designs
Food: Event Group Catering
Rentals: Eventology
Venue: Osage House
WED BY MEG
Design: Wed by Meg
Video: Wild Bloom Films
Floral: Fleurish
Cakes: The Cake Occasion
Venue: Osage House
FLEAK EVENTS
Design: Fleak Events
Floral: Arloh Floral Design
Video: Highley Films
Photo Booth: NWA Photo Booth
Rentals: Stay Gold Event Rentals, Party Pro Rentals, HOST
Cakes: The Cake Occasion
Venue: Osage House
RUNWAY SHOW
Lighting, Drapes: Lightworks Events
Bridal Gowns: She Said Yes Bridal
Hair & Makeup: Blossom Beauty
DJ: Mega DJ Company
Florist: Zuzu’s Petals
OTHER HALL VENDORS
Marquee Letters: Alpha Lit NWA
Cotton Candy: Lemon & Puff
Champagne Wall: Stellar Party Co.
Gift Bags: Rose Creek Curated Gifts Co.
GROOM’S QUARTERS:
Lighting: Lightworks Events
RESERVE VENDORS
Catering: Carmelita Catering Co
Planning: Emily G Events
Floral: Stems by Em, Thistle Florals
DJ: Ozark Mix
Bar: Koon’s Saloon
Dance Floor: Dance Enhance
Rentals: Alchemy Rentals, HOST
Paper: Shindig Paperie
Photobooth: Stellar Party Co.
Disco Balls: Lightworks Events
Cake: The Cake Occasion
PATIO VENDORS
DJ: Brock Entertainment
Rentals: Alchemy Rentals
Floral: Ollie Marie’s
CHAPEL VENDORS
Floral: Ollie Marie’s
Cello: Austin Hinrichs
Classic Cars: NWA Classic Car Rental
Painter: Nicole Renee Fine Art
An Incredibly Fun Osage House Wedding Open House
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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, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and beyond!
An Incredibly Fun Osage House Wedding Open House
Sara and Connor’s Sunset Lodge Vineyard wedding was nothing short of incredible. This was my last wedding of the season and boy was it the perfect way to end the year! The vineyard and the last light of sunset were the backdrops for their ceremony spot and even with some serious chill in the air, it was the most heartwarming thing to stand and witness. But really the whole day was beautiful and meaningful and FUN, from listening to their Rabbi read the Hebrew written on their Ketubah all the way to the best kind of uplifting chaos during their Hava Nagila dance! It’s the greatest thing in the world to see families come together to support and love on their own, embrace traditions and make memories together. Oh, and I laughed so much at this wedding. Sara looked stunning of course, and the cherry on top was the cream satin dancing dress that she changed into before their formal exit — is it just me or does she look like a 1950’s Hollywood starlet climbing into her motorcar after a red carpet event?!
Photographer: Corrie Childers Weddings
Venue: Rusty Tractor Vineyards
Planner: Arkansas Destinations
Bridal Gown: Lows Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: BHLDN
Cake: Mickey’s Cakes and Sweets / Kate Herrold
Paper Products: RiverCity Print & Imaging
Catering: Vibrant Occasions Catering
Guitar/Vocalist: Victoria Wells
Band: Memphis Soul Revue / RAM Entertainment
Makeup: Belle & Blush
Hair: BT&Co – Tim McHughes
Rings: Brilliant Earth
Suits: Men’s Warehouse
Sunset Lodge Vineyard Wedding
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Sunset Lodge Vineyard Wedding
I am for sure obsessed with Caylee & Jacob’s gorgeous museum wedding at Crystal Bridges. Like, for SURE. There was no part of their day that wasn’t the picture of elegance; from the incredible florals by Stems by Em to the sophisticated green cake adorned with orchids by Cake Occasion. Caylee’s vintage Christian Louboutins coordinated perfectly with her dress from Tesori Bridal, and the beautiful reception design by Wed by Meg was just right for the grand hall at Crystal Bridges.
Fall is the busiest season of the year for most wedding photographers in this part of the world, and there’s a point each October where I sit back, look at the bottomless stack of weddings and sessions that I still need to edit and deliver, and question if a truly sane person would do this to themselves year after year when they know how draining it is.
It might be appropriate to question my sanity, but not only do I do it to myself every year, I also still genuinely love it even in the midst of my tiredness and I’m energized to start again in the spring (ya know, when I’ve had a chance to recoup with hot chocolate by the fire all winter).
I think when you turn your passion into your career and get to live in that amazing place where your work actually fulfills you, it makes sense that a temporary busy season is only too much if you lose sight of what’s important. And I don’t. 🙂
Photographer: Corrie Childers Weddings
Planner: Wed by Meg
Venue: Crystal Bridges
Rentals: Eventology
Florals: Stems by Em
Hair & Makeup: Mood Beauty
Cake: Cake Occasion
Photobooth: Ozark Mix DJ
Invitations: Zola
Bridal gown: Tesori Bridal
Videographer: McManus Media
Bridesmaids & House Party: Shop Revelry
Suits: The Black Tux
Rings: BC Clark / Creative Jewelry
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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!
Gorgeous Museum Wedding at Crystal Bridges
Ryan and Tessa: two people who are so obviously meant to be together, it’s difficult to imagine either one of them without the other.
Some of y’all may not know this, but a lot of couples share vows with each other before the ceremony happens and with nobody else listening. I love it, mostly because I know the meaning that those moments have for them in their relationship. These vows are intimate, private and incredibly special in much the same way that their public vows are, but yet they are different. I also love it because these are some of the moments that I feel the most privileged to be witness to, and that struck me as I photographed Tessa and Ryan’s first look this weekend and took in the deeply personal meaning of their words. It’s incredibly humbling to be permitted in that space, and I swear for as long as I’m allowed to be that person for my clients I will never take it for granted.
Their sun-drenched ceremony on the lawn at the historic Crescent Hotel was so classically beautiful. The colors in their gorgeous florals perfectly complimented the greens of the grass and trees, the smart blue suits and rusty velvet dresses that the bridesmaids wore. Amy with VS Events did the most amazing job on their floral arrangements and bouquets (as always) and turned the Crystal Ballroom into a magical space with floating candles, splashes of crescent moon and stars, and velvet and gold accents.
And the party? It was a nonstop show of excitement on the dance floor and I had the hardest time narrowing it down to these photos to share with you guys!
VS Events – Event Coordinator
Crescent Hotel – Ceremony & Reception
Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe – Cake
Corrie Childers – Photographer
VS Events – Florist
Brock Entertainment – DJ
Bright Booths – Photo Booth
Blossom Beauty – Hair and Makeup
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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!
Sun-drenched Northwest Arkansas Wedding
A JOPLIN MISSOURI WEDDING: I met Leah when she was 2. She’s my cousin-in-law and truly one of the sweetest, most good-hearted people you’ll ever meet. At 35 years old I’m only now getting to the age where I can remember meeting someone when they were tiny and then see them grow up into a beautiful and responsible young adult, which is such a weird milestone for me (especially as someone who constantly feels like I’ve never aged past my 20th birthday, haha). And then to see her find the love of her life, get engaged, and be asked to photograph the wedding?! It’s hard to put into words what a meaningful celebration their sweet day was!
First looks always make me a little teary-eyed, but for this one I was positively weepy. I can’t even tell you the number of times I had big tears in my eyes watching all of Leah and Mark’s big and small moments surrounded by friends and family who all obviously love them so dearly. One of my favorite things about weddings is how the couple’s support system absolutely showers them with love and encouragement for their new marriage in a way that usually doesn’t happen at other times in life (let’s change that though and normalize boundless encouragement for every season of marriage)! And when the celebration at the church was over, we ran over to a gorgeous little park in Neosho with a tall waterfall and beautiful evening light to take their portraits in. I could have kept photographing them all night!
I’m so thankful to know you and get to be a part of your family Leah. And Mark, I’m so impressed with the good man you are (it’s easy to see) and I know that you two have so much happiness ahead of you. I can’t wait to see where your journey together takes you (and I promise we’ll stop in when we take our East coast road trip)!
Joplin Missouri Wedding
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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, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and beyond!
Joplin Missouri Wedding
I’m so excited to share Abby & Otis’ beautiful Osage House Reserve Wedding with you today! Abby and Otis were sent to me by one of my past clients and y’all, it’s really hard to overstate how incredibly meaningful it is to know that someone enjoyed working with me enough to recommend me to the people that they love.
These incredibly cute lovebirds added their own personal touches to their decor, with some of their favorite special things that have played a role in their relationship, and I love that. The best designs happen when the beautiful things are are also significant.
It was a scorcher of a day out there but if there’s one thing I know about summer weddings, it’s this: braving the heat to watch two people commit their lives to each other is always, always worth doing.
Photography | Corrie Childers
Planning | Lillie Lantz with Amanda Reed Weddings
Venue | Reserve at Osage House
Hair | Whiteney Mabie
Rentals / Linens | Eventology
Florist | Rose of Sharon
Bar/Catering | Catering Concepts
Cake | Rick’s Bakery
Macarons | Cake Occasions
Cellist | Jayne Jostad
Invitations | Shindig Paperie
A Novel Osage House Reserve Wedding
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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, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and beyond!
A Novel Osage House Reserve Wedding
Reserve at Osage House Wedding: I recently had a friend ask me if this ever gets old, and it made me pause. Does it ever get old to be there when a dad sees his dad sees his daughter for the first time in her wedding dress? Does it get old to hear the cheers of all my clients’ friends and family as they share their first kiss as a married couple? Does it get old to round a corner and gasp at the gorgeous linens, candles, and florals adorning the brick-paved courtyard?
Being someone who goes to a lot of weddings is interesting because the framework for each one is very similar, but somehow the individual moments don’t lose their magic. We have flatlay details, then photos of the couple getting ready for the day with their best friends and closest family members. We go from there to the first look if they’re doing one, or to some wedding party photos if they’re not. Each group of groomsmen tell the same hilarious jokes, and each ceremony includes promises that share the same deep meaning of commitment to each other. Each reception has the same characters on the dance floor: a guest couple who is so into each other that they don’t even notice anyone else is there, an extra fun (read: drunk) guy with his tie tied around his head, an uncle who insists on dancing with every female in the room, a girl with bare feet and her long dress tied up in a knot so she can dance…should I go on?
But each of my beautiful couples are such delightfully unique individuals with delightfully unique stories, and monotony is nowhere to be found. Each event that I attend might follow these wedding norms by a lot or a little, but they bring their own magic to every part of the day. One first look or cake cutting is nothing like the next, and each wedding day has it’s own joys and challenges for me as a wedding photographer. How could it ever get old to witness the tears of a mother dancing with her son or the breathless “wow” from a groom when he sees his bride for the first time?
Hailey & Brad‘s Reserve at Osage House wedding was full of those magic moments. The sweetest champagne pop with the bridesmaids, tons of shenanigans with the groom’s triplet brothers (see if you can spot the guys with the same face!), Hailey’s absolutely adorable reaction to seeing her new name on her plate at the reception, some incredible glowy sunset light, and the absolute best dance floor moments with Juke Boxx at the helm.
I’m 8 years into shooting weddings full time and I don’t see how it could ever get old. It really just keeps getting better. ❤️
Photography: Corrie Childers Weddings
Planning & design: Elizabeth at Kate & Co.
Florals: Jules Design
Band: Juke Boxx from Smoothman Music
Catering: The Event Group
Cake & desserts: Sips & Sweets
Hair & makeup: Artistry by Veronica
Rentals & decor: Eventology
Video: Wedding Stories by Korey Klein
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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, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and beyond!
Reserve at Osage House Wedding
Sunny Spring Wedding at Barn at the Springs: Katherine & Parker got married on the sunniest day in May at the prettiest barn in Northwest Arkansas. From the moment I walked in and felt saw the gorgeous decor (that Katherine designed herself!) and immediately felt the fun & happy vibes, I knew this day was going to hold some of my favorite wedding day memories ever. And with the instant tears that sprang into Katherine’s eyes when her bridesmaids handed to her the scrapbook they made, the sweetest emotional moments with her dad during their first look, the flower girl’s floral crown falling over her eyes as she walked up the aisle, and the surprise fireworks show during their sparkler exit…I was right. We had some of the most gorgeous sunlight for their portraits (Barn at the Springs never lets me down on light 🤩) that probably had me repeating “oh my gosh this LIGHT” over and over until someone whispered to the person next to them, “will someone please shove some cake in the photographers’ mouth?”
Photographer: Corrie Childers Weddings
Venue: The Barn at the Springs
Rentals: Somthin Borrowed
Hair stylist: Jillian Genz
Makeup artist: Emily McClish
Florist: Ollie Marie’s Floral
DJ: Banks Entertainment
Bar: Tie 1 On
Catering: Penguin Ed’s
Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe
Bridal attire: Tesori Bridal
Groom attire: Beau’s Tuxedos
Rings: Perry’s Jewelry
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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, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and beyond!
Sunny Spring Wedding at Barn at the Springs
Ya’ll, I’ve been looking forward to Meryll & Josh’s wedding at the Ravington in Centerton for MONTHS. I knew from the moment I met them for their engagement session last summer that this was going to be a fun one!! And it WAS. I’m not sure if I’ve ever laughed as much during toasts and speeches or cried as much during first dances (did you guys see the one where Meryll’s crying while Josh dances with their daughter? I literally cry every time I get to that point in their gallery), but here’s one thing that I do know for sure: this guy loves this girl.
I can’t even find the words to explain the pure love and joy that their families and friends absolutely filled every room with. I won’t be getting over it anytime soon (and I bet they won’t either). ❤️
Photographer: Corrie Childers
Hair & Makeup: Boun Vang
Planner: Anaphora Designs
Venue: The Ravington
DJ: Brock Entertainment
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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, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and beyond!
Wedding at the Ravington in Centerton
Thorncrown & Basin Park Wedding: I was so excited when Shelby described her wedding style to me as “classically romantic with a touch of vintage flair”. Thorncrown Chapel and the historic Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs were the most perfect backdrops for such a style, with the soaring beams and classic materials in the chapel and the intricate vintage details of the Barefoot Ballroom (decorated to perfection by Amy at the Vintage Soul).
There was something else that felt right about their theme too, and I’m not sure that I quite put my finger on it until a few days after their wedding. Have you ever met an older couple stops you in your tracks just by the loving and attentive way they interact with each other? Their love has been protected and cherished for the decades that they’ve spent together and in a world where relationships so easily grow bitter and distant, they’re more deeply in love in all the most meaningful ways than ever before.
I’m probably giving this way more depth than I should (I am a chronic over-analyzer), but that’s what I think about when I think about classically romantic and vintage. Brad and Shelby, while clearly not a silver-haired couple with 50 years of marriage under their belt, have that kind of love. The kind of love that people notice, admire, and know will endure. Their tender interactions in the quiet moments, the way they look at each other, him like she’s the only person he sees in a crowded room and her like she can’t imagine spending her life with anyone else…their wedding was an incredible day but it’s easy to see that really, it was just a beautiful and meaningful moment in an abiding love story that is already well-underway.
Ceremony Venue | Thorncrown Chapel
Reception Venue | Basin Park Hotel
Photographer | Corrie Childers Weddings
Planner, Florals & Rentals | Vintage Soul Events
Hair & Makeup | Blossom Beauty
DJ | DJ JRed
Cake | Rick’s Bakery
Dress | The Blushing Bride Boutique
Tux | The Black Tux company
Invitations | Shine Wedding Invitations
Getting Ready Venue | Can-U-Canoe Cabins
Rings | Ascot Diamonds & Blue Nile
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Thorncrown & Basin Park Wedding
Gosh, I am freaking crazy about Northwest Arkansas’ wedding vendors. Every year when the Osage House open house rolls around I get so excited, not just to talk to sweet brides and grooms about their wedding days, but to visit with all of the best of the best that NWA has to offer. It’s so fun to catch up with friends, watch them work their magic and stand in awe of the talent and creativity this area has to offer.
If you didn’t make it to the open house, man, you really missed out. But luckily for you, I put together this list of all the vendors who were there so that you can peruse their Instagram feeds at your leisure. If you’re planning a wedding, this is the list you should start with!
VENDOR GROUPS
Photography: @corriechilders
Venue: @osagehouse
Amanda Reed (Red Balloons & Roses)
@amandareedweddings
@stephanie.amandareedweddings
@katie.amandareedweddings
@taylor.amandareedweddings
@eventology_us
@shelbylynnscake
@lightworks.events
@socialphotoboothco
@samanthas_garden
@confettinwa
Wed by Meg (Bright Citrus & Pinks)
@wedbymeg
@meganscrape.wedbymeg
@reilly.wedbymeg
@fleurish___
@thecakeoccasion
@eventology_us
@mint2mix
@eventgroupcatering
JLK Weddings (Cascading Florals on Staircase)
@jlkweddings
@anna.jlkweddings
@thecakeoccasion
@hostrentals
@eventology_us
@pigmintdotcom
@bbjlinen
@withloveandletters
INDEPENDENT VENDORS
Hall & Chapel
@dayflowerdesigns
@partyprorents
@djxavierriley
@lemonandpuff
@alphalitnwa
@makeupwith_madz
@florenceandflintcookieco
@sipofsouthern
@joonbridal
@koonssaloon
@zuzuspetalsandgifts
@designsbynicoleh
@cellobyaustin
@brockentertainment
@dancenhance
@toastsintow
Reserve
@kombikegnwa
@staygoldeventrentals
@cateringconceptsnwa
@hostrentals
@olliemaries
@intents_party_rentals
@hellohoneycoffee
@callie_g_
@argown_preservation
@sipsandsweets.nwa
@lucilesstudio
@moonlightandrust
My last wedding of the year was a cold one, y’all. It was a little bit funny because there rest of December 2021 was incredibly mild (warm, even)! But on December 18th, we played a go-outside-until-your-hands-and-nose-are-numb, go-inside-and-let-yourself-thaw game for most of the day. We were all freezing, but Brandon and Jordan were such troopers and we had a blast anyway!
Their sophisticated black and white theme with greenery was such a sophisticated backdrop for all the sweet and fun moments and everyone wished it could go on and on!
Photographer: Corrie Childers Weddings
Video: Dave and a Camera
Venue: Ballroom at I Street
Rentals: Somthin’ Borrowed & AAA Tents
Hair: Boun Vang & Makayla Haingaertner
Makeup: Christi Musail, Boun Vang & Madison Domenick
Florals: Shannon Koning & Bloom Flowers
DJ: Ty Walker
Bar: Tie 1 On
Catering: Purple Banana
Cake: Bizzy B’s
Charcuterie Boards: Larsen McKnight
Photobooth: Picture Perfect NWA
Bridal gown: Lows Bridal
Imagine a day where happiness wasn’t reserved for just the smiling moments, but also for the moments of of proud & happy tears. Jessie & Patrick’s Angelo’s Garden wedding was all things happy. All the usual time delays and small hiccups were there of course (PSA: if you’re engaged, you should know that there are hiccups at every wedding), but these lovebirds weren’t bothered. It’s obvious that they knew exactly what this day is supposed to be about, and that a little change of timeline plans or a broken vase right as they were repeating “for better or for worse” was worth nothing more than a smile or a laugh and honestly, those are the things that make the little stories of your unique wedding experience. The things you’ll giggle about when you tell your kids about mom & dad’s wedding someday.
I often have tears in my eyes at weddings, that I’m trying to blink out of the way behind my camera so I can see well enough to capture the moments that are unfolding in front of me. I really can’t tell you how often I have to tell myself to try and pull it together and do the job without being up in my feels, but you know what? I think that being an empath actually helps me be a better wedding photographer. I can feel what my clients are feeling, and there’s such incredible value in that instead of being merely an observer.
Venue & Coordinator: Angelo’s Garden
Hair & Makeup: Red Beauty Lounge
Florals: AG Flower & Design
DJ: Central Arkansas Entertainment
Bar: Special Events Bartending
Catering: Marketplace Grill
Cakes: Patticakes Bakery
Video: Anointed Media
Minister: God Squad Wedding Ministers
Invitations: Simply Schu
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Menguin
Bride’s Gown: Anne Barge / The White Room
Bridesmaid’s Attire: Kennedy Blue
Rings: Diamond Brokers of Memphis
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Angelo’s Garden Wedding
Have you ever met a couple that just makes you feel thankful that they found each other, because it would have been such a tragedy if their relationship never existed? I think that’s the best way I can describe Hunter & Megan.
Honestly I’ve been sitting here writing and re-writing the start to this blog post for a while, simply because I don’t even know where to start with how special this couple is. Megan is one of the most exceptional women I’ve met in my life, and the really cool thing is that I didn’t even have to spend much time with her at all to understand that completely. And Hunter? As soon as you meet him, you can immediately sense his kind-hearted and uplifting nature. He’s the kind of guy that always makes you feel like he’s glad to see you, and that you’re important.
Their love for each other is so evident. It’s inspiring. They have so much joy, both independently and with each other.
We’ll be ringing in the new year in just a few weeks, and I’ll be ringing out (is that a thing?) the 7th year that I’ve been photographing weddings full-time. The longer I walk the path of this incredibly beautiful career, the more and more experiences I have that give me confirmation that this is what I was meant to do and where I am meant to be. Thanksgiving might be over, but it’s super easy to rest and remain in this place of thankfulness for everything when I sit and scroll through the story of Megan and Hunter’s beautiful, elegant (and windy) wedding day at Hunt Chapel and Thaden Field.
Photographer: Corrie Childers Weddings
Florals: Cathy’s Flowers
Ceremony Location: Hunt Chapel
Reception Location: Thaden Fieldhouse
Rentals: Moonlight & Rust
Lighting: DJ Derrick
Hair: Adrienne Prochaszka
Makeup: Glo Beauty
Video: Whorton Films
Gown: Tesori Bridal
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Hunt Chapel & Thaden Field Elegance
It’s been 3 weeks since Betsy & Cameron‘s perfect Fall Wedding at Grandeur House, but it still has me like 😍😍😍 . The colors, the lines, the textures, and the MOMENTS.
When I got there, Betsy was tucked away in the bridal suite with her bridesmaids while her coordinator buzzed around setting up pretty things everywhere I looked. I love basically every part of a wedding day, but there is something really cool about being there for the setup before an event, watching it all come together to prepare for the impending celebration. I remember feeling the same way every time I got to act or sing in a musical as a kid. I was always so excited about practice runs, dress rehearsals, and then the anticipation (and some nerves) on performance night as we waited for showtime. Weddings are the best kind of show, because the characters are real, the laughter, tears, and love are genuine and the audience are their best friends and closest family members!
Photographer: Corrie Childers Weddings
Venue: Grandeur House
DJ: Central Arkansas Entertainment
Florals: Tanarah Luxe Floral
Hair & makeup: Ashley Viney
Day-of coordinator: Lauren Dickey
Rentals: Eventology
Cake: Dempsey Bakery
Paper products: Minted
Bridal gown: Unveiled
Bridesmaids attire: Jos A Bank
Rings: Brilliant Earth & Jared’s
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Perfect Fall Wedding at Grandeur House
Y’all. I’m still not fully recovered from Morgan & Joseph’s incredible vibrant Crystal Bridges wedding, even though it was a couple of weekends ago. Stephanie with Amanda Reed Weddings pulled out all the stops for this incredible design; it was so rich and elegant and the first time I walked in, I literally couldn’t help but just stop and stare. There was so much to see, my eyes didn’t even know where to go! And when Morgan walked in herself, she was so overwhelmed by how incredible it was that she started to cry. And because I’m a sympathy crier, I cried too. Oh, and Stephanie cried too. We all just stood there bawling and exclaiming how beautiful it was, and I’m sure that was quite a sight.
But besides the obvious beauty of Crystal Bridges, the breathtaking florals by Silks-A-Bloom, the incredible cake by Shelby Lynn’s and lighting by Lightworks Events (full vendor list below), another thing that absolutely made me stand in awe was the sweetness of Morgan and Joseph together, and the support of their families and friends. It’s really something when a whole wedding day goes by and I don’t hear a word of negativity or bickering!
Now go take a scroll through some of my favorite parts of the sweetest day. 🙂
Photographer: Corrie Childers Weddings
Planner: Stephanie Benton with Amanda Reed Weddings
Venue: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Video: Dave and a Camera
Florals: Silks a Bloom
Rentals: Eventology
Lighting: Lightworks Events
Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe
Linens: BBJ Linen / Nuage Linens
Stationary: Shindig Paperie
Officiant: NWA Weddings
Hair: Kyler Richard
Makeup: Ashley Gregory
Dance floor: Dance Floor Man
Band: Lost Wax
Photo Booth: NWA Photobooth
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Vibrant Crystal Bridges Wedding
Oscar & Juanita’s beautiful blue backyard wedding in Arkansas a couple of weeks ago was full of sweet moments and pretty details. As with all my other Fall weddings this year, the day started out incredibly rainy (what’s up with that, anyway?) and we weren’t sure if their glowy sunset ceremony would have any glow or sunset! But shortly after I got there, there was a stark shift in the weather and the sun came peeking through the clouds. Within a couple of hours, the skies were bright and blue and they did indeed get their glowy sunset ceremony. This wedding took place on the property where they’ll be building their home together, which definitely makes it all the more special of a memory.
I was blown away by how much thought and detail that Juanita put into this celebration with their closest family and friends, and I had a heyday buzzing around photographing everything! The tablescapes were perfect in every way, and the pretty blue details sprinkled throughout the rest of the decor (she even wore the most beautiful blue dress to their engagement session). I am so happy that I got to be there for this gorgeous couple on such an important day and witness such an intimate celebration.
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Beautiful Blue Backyard Wedding in Arkansas
Talk about a dream session, y’all. This equestrian golden hour bridal session I did with Steph was the *chef’s kiss* after their amazing wedding at Barn at the Springs earlier this summer. It was an exceptionally humid and hot evening so we were all drenched in sweat by the time we were done, but also SO HAPPY. I freaking love horses and I freaking adore Stephanie, so this session was 100% what I wanted to be doing that day, regardless of bugs or mud or sweat (so. much. sweat), and Stephanie (and her husband and BFF) were such troopers. And boy it was WORTH IT — I came right home and started sorting and editing and quickly realized that it was going to be nearly impossible to choose my favorites. But…somehow I managed, and today I’d love to share those with you guys.
So scroll yourself on down and join me in endlessly admiring some of my favorite images from Stephanie’s sweet equestrian golden hour bridal session!
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Equestrian Golden Hour Bridal Session
It rained on me all the way to Delaney & Andrew’s Stone Chapel at Matt Lane Farm wedding. Rain does tend to put a little kink in wedding plans, but it also has a beautiful way of adding uniqueness to your memories, so I never mind a rainy day. I have 19 clear bubble umbrellas (at last count), weather-resistant cameras, and a raincoat. I dragged all my gear into the venue just a few minutes before the sky opened up again while I shot their beautiful flatlay details. It was dark and might have felt dreary, except that there’s absolutely no way to feel dreary when you’re surrounded by gorgeous tablescapes, some of the best vendors in the business, and most importantly: all the incredible excitement for this precious couple to get married!
And by the time I made my way over to where Delaney and the bridesmaids were getting ready, the rain had stopped. By the time Delaney and Andrew had read each others’ personalized vows and given each other their gifts, the SUN was out!
We got to take the most gorgeous, sunny photos with the wedding party (this crew is a BLAST) and some of the sweetest glowy golden hour bride & groom portraits that I’ll be obsessing over for years to come. It was the most perfect day! Delaney & Andrew’s love for each other is so palpable. The kindness in the way they treat each other is rare. The way he looks at her melts your heart!
Planner: JLK Weddings
Venue: Stone Chapel at Matt Lane Farm
Rentals: Eventures
DJ: Brock Entertainment
Bar: Koon’s Saloon
Wedding Cake: Jesse Siharath
Groom’s Cake: Rick’s Bakery
Catering: Event Group Catering
Florals: L. Designs
Makeup: Kay Chanthavong
Hair: Yolanda Hand
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Magnificent Stone Chapel at Matt Lane Farm Wedding
I had so much fun at Rebecca & Zach’s sweet Cooper Chapel wedding, y’all! These lovebirds and their families are so kind and thoughtful, and every moment of their day happened just the way it should. When we met for their engagement session several months ago, it didn’t take me long to realize how contagious Becca’s beautiful smile is (you’ll see when you scroll through this blog post 😍) and how much she and Zach are light-hearted and love to have a good time!
Ceremony venue: Cooper Chapel
Reception venue: Embassy Suites
Hair & makeup: Boun Vang
Florist: Somthin’ Borrowed
Cake: The Cake Occasion
Videography: Travis Sherman
Invitations: Minted
Bridal gown: Stella York, Raffine Bridal
Rings: John Yourk Jewelry Designs (hers), Riddle’s Jewelry (his)
Party bus: Pinnacle Car Services
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Sweet Cooper Chapel Wedding
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Vibrant Osage House Wedding Celebration
Last weekend’s elegant Indian wedding reception in Northwest Arkansas was amazing, y’all. Saranya absolutely radiated beauty and happiness, and I can’t even tell you how many times I noticed Naranjan looking at her with such love and kindness in his eyes. It was incredible to experience some of Saranya & Niranjan’s beautiful culture with their friends and family showering them with adoration and dancing (so much amazing dancing!!), delicious Indian food, and a meaningful prayer sung by the priest that married them in India earlier this year.
And what a party!! DJ JRed absolutely kept the dance floor popping (am I allowed to say popping if I’m 34 years old?) and I’m pretty sure my heart was still synched up with the bass beat from their music several days later.
Scroll down and see how all these amazing vendors came together to make it happen!
Planning + Design: @jlkweddings
Photography: @corriechilders
Videography: @jessicarwhalenfilms
Floral: @pigmintdotcom
Catering: Curry Point
Staffing: @we.r.the.bomb.tnt
Bartending: @mint2mix
Rentals: @partyprorents + @bbjlinen
Cake: @ricksbakeryweddings
Venue: @heroncrest_event
DJ: @jredbeats + @megaDJcompany
Makeup: @makeupby.Boun (bride + 2 bridesmaids) + @_jennreyess (other 3 bridesmaids)
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Elegant Indian Wedding Reception in Northwest Arkansas
Joy contacted me a few months ago about doing some bride and groom portraits of her and her beau Kevin, and I was absolutely giddy! I already know I love working with this gorgeous girl, and I knew that she’d be the most beautiful bride. We decided to meet in downtown Bentonville and man, I am absolutely in love with their sunny downtown Bentonville elopement!
These lovebirds have the sweetest connection with each other, and getting to see them on the day they said their vows was really special. It’s so obvious how in love they are! And when they walked up with that amazing and colorful bouquet from Meus Floral, I almost died of happiness. For reals.
Joy & Kevin, thank you so much for letting me be a small part of the start of your life together! Now scroll down and look at some of my favorites from their beautiful and fun gallery!
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Sunny Downtown Bentonville Elopement
Okay guys, listen. The day of Suzi and Forest’s dreamy Arkansas wedding at Cabin Creek Lookout was a SCORCHER. We’ve had such incredible humidity happening in Arkansas this summer, pushing our heat indexes easily into the 100’s (the heat index this day was 103°) and boy, we felt it. I can’t tell you how many bottles of water we drank and how much we wished the mini-fans I brought were actually those big loud air-mover fans, but I can tell you that it was the most beautiful day despite the heat.
Suzi and Forest have the most beautiful, genuinely sweet relationship. The way they look at each other just melts my heart!
Venue: Cabin Creek Lookout
Florals: Vase & Vine
Cake: Tammy White
Rentals: Intents Party Rentals
DJ & lighting: Eastside Soundworks
HMUA: Lauren Worth
Planner: Shelby Cabello Events
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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, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and beyond!
Dreamy Arkansas Wedding at Cabin Creek Lookout
Megan and Anthony’s intimate Crystal Bridges wedding was so pretty and perfect. They are such an awesome couple and both have the coolest style (and they were working with the beautiful and talented Maddie of Sonnet Weddings) so I knew it would be a fantastic day, and I was right! The Great Hall at Crystal Bridges was an elegant backdrop for these precious moments in their relationship, and all the personal touches they included just pushed the whole event to such a sweet level.
Meghan and Anthony are so adorable together, and I loved watching them enjoy their day!
Photographer: Corrie Childers
Coordinator: Sonnet Weddings
Hair & makeup: Copper & Oak Salon
Rentals: Eventology
Live painting: Designs by Nicole
Florals: NWA Florist
Cake: Bizzy B’s
String quartet: St. Mark’s2 Quartet
Favors: Alchemy Macarons
Venue: Crystal Bridges
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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, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and beyond!
Intimate Crystal Bridges Wedding
GUYS. This gorgeous summer wedding at Ballroom at I Street was SO MUCH FUN. I got to spend a little time getting to know their sweet personalities before the wedding so I knew there would be plenty of touching moments throughout the day, and Amy & Damon are both dancers so I knew there would be a really fun party at the end! Boy was I right — I can’t even tell you how many moments my eyes filled with tears watching these two together and with their family & friends. And the dance party!? It was E P I C and I left that night thinking I should find somewhere to start taking ballroom dancing lessons. Ha!
The Ballroom at I Street is one of my favorite venues in the area because every part of it is so beautiful, and I love seeing beautiful things happening in those spaces. At the end of the night when everyone went outside to get ready for their sparkler exit, Amy & Damon spent a few minutes dancing together in the big empty space of the ballroom and it was so heartfelt and passionate that it literally brought tears to my eyes.
Now go ahead and scroll down so you can see a small sample of the photos from their incredible day!
Venue | Ballroom at I Street
Hair | Blossom Beauty
Makeup | Jessica Humerick
Florals | Shirley’s Flowers
DJ | Brock Entertainment
Catering & Bar | Event Group Catering
Cake | Shelby Lynn’s
Video | SS Pictures
Rings | Helzberg Diamonds
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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, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and beyond!
Summer Wedding at Ballroom at I Street
Pretty much every time I’ve left a wedding for the last 7 years, I’ve climbed into my car, let out a sigh, and thought to myself, “that was my favorite wedding ever.” And Matt & Stephanie’s elegant Barn at the Springs wedding was no exception. Literally everything was perfect! It is always the most fun time when friends, family and vendors come together and work tirelessly to support a couple’s dream day, and that’s exactly what happened at this wedding. Megan Scrape with Wed By Meg was the bomb (as always) and the Barn at the Springs was the perfect backdrop. Here’s are the rest of the vendors that helped make everything amazing!
Venue | Barn at the Springs
Rentals | Somthin’ Borrowed
Lighting | Lightworks
Planning & Coordinating | Wed by Meg
Hair | Kristen Holden & Natalie Atkinson
Makeup | Meghan Duncan
Florals | Samantha’s Garden
DJ | Brock Entertainment
Bar | Tie1On
Catering | Catering Concepts
Cake | Shelby Lynn’s
Video | Whorton Films
Officiant | Jet Patterson
Favors | Etched in Time
Invitations | Shindig Paperie
Suits | Men’s Warehouse
Bridal Gown | Emily Hart Bridal
Bridesmaids | Kennedy Blue
Bride’s Rings | Blakeman’s Fine Jewelry
Groom’s Ring | Manly Bands
Choreography | Dance by Eliese
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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, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and beyond!
Elegant Barn at the Springs Wedding
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
Miranda and Dave are troopers, y’all. They were originally supposed to have their RECORD Bentonville wedding in 2020 and we all know what that means — they rescheduled…and rescheduled…and finally, after waiting so long, they were able to have their celebration! They planned a gorgeous and elegant event at RECORD (with the perfect amount of personal touches — retro video games!!) with JLK Weddings; the venue was perfectly dressed with purple and velvet accents, an amazing personalized dance floor, and pretty things literally everywhere I looked.
Planner: JLK Weddings
Hair: Jordan Evans
Makeup: Blossom Beauty
Florals: Stems by Em
Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe
Transportation: Dynasty
Catering: Catering Unlimited
DJ: DJ Shortfuze
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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!
RECORD Bentonville Wedding
Leah & Kenny’s beautiful Ballroom at I Street wedding was so dreamy. We were all holding our breath to see what the rain was going to do, and not only did it not rain and we were able to have their ceremony out in their gorgeous courtyard. AND. Guys. Right in the last few minutes of our portrait time, the sun even came out! I’m pretty sure I squealed. Cloudy days are good for nice even light, but I LOVE the sun (especially right before sunset) and I absolutely couldn’t have asked for better timing.
It was the sweetest day full of love and laughs (this crew LOVES to laugh) and spending time with Leah and Kenny’s family and friends made it so obvious how loved these two are!
Here are some of the amazing vendors who helped make this wedding so awesome:
Coordinator: Brooke Smith with the Ballroom at I Street
Ceremony & Reception venue: Ballroom at I Street
Hair & makeup: Brooke with NWA Occasions
Florals: Enchanted Designs
DJ: MR Entertainment
Bar service: Tie 1 On
Caterer: The Event Group
Bridal gown: She Said Yes Bridal
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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!
Beautiful Ballroom at I Street Wedding
Natasha & Jason’s sweet Barn at the Springs Wedding had some of the absolute sweetest moments of my career, hands down. They had the perfect Spring weather, the most perfect little flower girls, and so many funny & tender moments with their families and friends.
I’m so thankful that I got to be there with you guys, Natasha & Jason! Scroll down to see some of my favorite images from your day!
Venue: Barn at the Springs
Florals: A Twisted Bloom
Officiant: Fancy Hagood
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!
Barn at the Springs Wedding
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!
Ballroom at I Street Wedding Editorial
Maggie & Aaron’s Snowy Osage House Wedding
What could I possibly say about Maggie & Aaron’s snowy Osage House wedding that would do it justice? I’m nearly without words to describe the incredible environment of love and celebration that I felt from Aaron, Maggie, and their friends and family. I instantly fell in love with Maggie’s sweet personality and huge heart when we first grabbed coffee and chatted about their wedding last year. When you’ve been photographing weddings for as long as I have, you develop a really accurate spidey sense (nerd alert) about these things, and I knew their friends and family would be amazing. Boy was I right!
Stephanie with Amanda Reed Weddings did the BEST job making everything spectacular (as always), and it even SNOWED. I was absolutely giddy, but really I should have expected it since it rained at their engagement session! (It was the most romantic engagement session ever and I promise I will blog it someday soon. 😅)
Here are all the talented vendors that contributed to their gorgeous snowy Osage House wedding:
Photographer: Corrie Childers
Venue: Osage House
Planner/Coordinator: Stephanie Benton, Amanda Reed Weddings
Hair: Hannah Linker
Makeup: Christi Musial
Floral: PIGMINT
Catering: Event Group
Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe
Invitations: Shindig Paperie
Guys Attire: Men’s Warehouse
Bridal Gown: Hayley Paige from Tesori Bridal
Bridesmaids dresses: Tesori Bridal
Engagement & Wedding Ring: Zales
Groom’s Wedding Band: Blue Nile
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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!
Snowy Osage House Wedding
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