It was my last wedding of the year. Of the decade. This decade that ushered in my transition from primarily birth and portrait photography to being solely an Arkansas wedding photographer, and then saw nearly 200 sweet couples get married in front of my camera. I learned so much and I had times of struggle, but even more times of breathtaking happiness that I get to do what I love for a living. My career – heck, my LIFE – is forever changed by all that transpired over the last 10 years.

It’s really difficult to find words to describe how incredible Milo and Sophia’s gorgeous wedding was. It was brisk and chilly outside but just one step inside the door of the Ravington made it clear – this place was warm. Not just because the chill was gone from the air, but because it had that quiet warmth that you feel when a caring team of vendors and loving family members all gather in one place to make someone’s dream day happen. Jessica and her team bustled around setting tables and executing the plans they’ve worked on for a year. Emma was perfectly perched up on a ladder attaching greenery to suspended lines above the dance floor. Mike and Todd tirelessly carried production gear and crates to set up for a fun and memorable reception.

And Milo and Sophia? These lovebirds are some of the most kind and classy people you’ll ever meet. Their love for each other and their beautiful energy for the people they love is evident from the moment you first meet them. Is it any wonder that they have so many people who want to give them the world?

Take a few minutes and scroll these photos to see a little snapshot of their perfectly wonderful NYE wedding (and be sure to stop for a sec at the bottom to check out their amazing team of vendors). I’m so glad I got to be there!!

 

Venue: The Ravington

Planning/Coordinating: JLK Weddings

Hair & Makeup: Blossom Beauty

DJ: Groove Productions

Video: Jessica Whalen Films

Cake: The Cake Occasion

Florist: Stems by Em

Caterer: Tavola Trattoria

Bartender: Koon’s Saloon

Gown: Pronovias from Tesori Bridal

Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Kleinfield Bridal Party

Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Menguin

Paper Products: Shindig Paperie

Bridesmaid’s Gifts: Goldenstrand Jewelry

Officiant: Dr. James Hawkins

Bride’s Engagement Ring: Blakeman’s Fine Jewelry

Bride & Groom’s’s Wedding Bands: Rafael Diamonds & Design

Rentals: Eventures & Somthin’ Borrowed

Lighting Design: Lightworks

Live Artist: Jane Davidian

Signage: The Paper Supply Co

Transportation: NWA High Society

Ceremony Harpist: Emily Carpenter

Brittany & Drew,

I still remember when you contacted me about your Cooper Chapel wedding a year ago (seriously, how was that a year ago?!) and Brittany, I instantly knew just by the way that you talked about Drew that you guys were going to be dream clients. So I wasn’t surprised at all when we met for your engagement session a couple months later and you guys were SO funny and charming, so positively in love that every time I put y’all face-to-face with each other – BAM – giggles. From both of you. It was the sweetest thing!

And now somehow your wedding day has already come and passed. It felt like you guys were planning it forever – sending me little updates about the venue, planning the timeline with me…and boy did it all pay off. Your wedding day was so perfectly “you”. Your little and big details, your gracious and kind family (I can see where you both got your sweet temperaments), and your fun and supportive friends made for such a perfect experience.

Thank you guys so SO much for inviting me into these special moments of your life. I can’t wait to see where you guys go from here!! 

Love,
Corrie

Photographer | Corrie Childers

Venue | Cooper Chapel / Under the Woods

Hair | Hair by Jo

Makeup | Paige Gosser

Officiant | Craig Hobson

Florals | Holly Clarke

DJ/Photobooth | Northern Arkansas Entertainment

Catering | Marketplace Grill

Cakes | Rick’s Bakery

Invitations | Minted

Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire | Men’s Warehouse

Bridal Gown | Low’s Bridal

Maid of Honor Dress | Azazie

Bride’s Rings | Gossage Jewelers

Groom’s Band | Gossage Jewelers

Bridesmaids Gifts | The Shop Forward

 

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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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Victoria and Drew,

     You guys, I am so thankful for the time we got to spend together. From the moment you selected me as your Bentonville wedding photographer, I knew with Victoria’s sweet and bubbly personality (and my firm belief that Kindergarten teachers are the BEST PEOPLE) we were going to have a great time! When we got to do your engagement session in the peak of autumn color, even with all those vibrant reds and yellows I swear nothing in those photos was as bright as Drew’s face was when he was looking at you, Victoria. I left our session that day thinking “he ADORES her”. 

    Working with you guys to plan everything was such a breeze, because I felt like I was working with an old friend! When your wedding day arrived it was everything love and lovely, as I knew it would be. You took the gorgeous blank slate at the Ballroom at I Street and made it your own. Your families were so warm and welcoming (I can’t tell you how many times someone asked to make sure I got to eat dinner) and I can’t even count the moments I had big tears in my eyes behind my camera. 

   I can’t wait to watch you two start your lives together. Xoxoxo!

Corrie

Photographer | Corrie Childers

Videographer | Dave and a Camera

Venue | The Ballroom at I Street

Rentals | Accents N Tents

Day-of Coordinator | Modern Bliss Weddings

Hair & Makeup | NWA Occasions

Florals | Carey’s Cassville Florist

DJ/Photobooth | Live Events Missouri

Catering & Bartending | Simply Divine Catering

Cakes | Cakes by Robbin

Officiant | James Weaver

Wedding Favors (Cups) | Totally Promotional

Invitations | Minted

Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire | She Said Yes Bridal

Bridal Gown | She Said Yes Bridal

Bridal Gown | Essence of Australia 

Maid of Honor Dress | Prom Girl

Bride’s Rings | Zales

Groom’s Band | Manly Bands

Flower Girls & Greeters Attire | JJ’s House

 

And be sure and check out the teaser film from Dave and a Camera!

 

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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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