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