– Fayetteville Proposal Photographer – 

We’ve been having such a warm winter here in Northwest Arkansas this year. I don’t know if it’s like this anywhere else, but where we’d usually be donning our heavy coats and gloves we are actually enjoying temps in the upper 50’s, sometimes even the 60s or 70s! My kids are pining for snow, but being from Texas myself this Fayetteville proposal photographer has been basking in the glory of it all! It’s been great weather to keep shooting weddings and engagement sessions too, and when Mike called me on Friday asking if I could make time on Saturday to be at St. Catherine’s at Bell Gable and photograph a very special moment for him, I knew it was going to be such a gorgeous day!

As soon as Mike dropped to his knee the waterworks started, and I’m not talking about Alexis, but me! I always ALWAYS cry when I witness proposals, and this one was no exception. Alexis bawled too – which was probably much more appropriate than my own blubbering, haha – but this girl is so beautiful even red faced and teary-eyed. Mike and Alexis, it was an honor to be there for this pivotal moment in your lives together. You guys are just absolutely the sweetest and most adorable couple, and I know your future together will be full of amazing things!

Now scroll down and try not to get all teary. I dare ya.

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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 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!

– Josh and Chelsea’s Ravington Wedding –

Northwest Arkansas is quickly becoming quite the wedding destination, you guys. We have SO many incredible and unique venues in this area now and new ones opening all the time, and The Ravington in Centerton Arkansas is one of the best! Josh and Chelsea’s Ravington wedding last Sunday was the full of the sweetest little moments in this beautiful space, from their first look in the gorgeous bridal suite to their sweet kiss in front of the amazing doors from a castle in India. Chelsea’s dress was SO beautiful and unique (I truly don’t think I’ve seen another one like it in all my career!) and Josh looked so dapper in his blue suit and leather oxfords!

It was an overcast and chilly day (as is the usual in Northwest Arkansas this time of year) that made everybody a little bit happy when portrait time outside was over, but it was oh so warm and cozy inside. Josh and Chelsea’s family and friends gathered and enjoyed a beautiful ceremony and reception (all of which Chelsea planned in 3 weeks, because she’s a BOSS) and finished the party off with lines of loved ones cheering them on as they left. What a fun afternoon of love and joy! Josh and Chelsea, thank you so much for allowing me into your wedding day. Now everybody scroll down and take a peek!

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– Mississippi Delta Wedding – 

Last weekend was a doozy, you guys. In the best way!!! I spent Friday shooting a wedding with my best photographer friend, then I took her roadtripping with me down to Clarksdale for Taylor Allen and Katie’s sweet Mississippi Delta wedding on Saturday.

Saturday morning, thick grey clouds and a slow drizzle wrapped the town in a damp blanket. We kept an eye on the weather forecast (crossing our fingers that the skies were going to clear in time) and started out our day with breakfast at the delightfully warm and inviting restaurant below the lofts we slept in, Yazoo Pass Bistro + Bakery. It was absolutely delicious (I highly recommend visiting them anytime you’re in Clarksdale; you won’t be disappointed), and they also just so happened to be making the cake for the wedding! 

Around noon we headed out to the Clarksdale White House to track down Katie and her girls. And just a mere couple of hours later Katie was dressed, Taylor Allen was dressed, and they were ready for their first look! And boy was it an adorable first look, ya’ll! Taylor Allen was positively giddy over seeing his incredibly gorgeous bride for the first time. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a funny and sweet reaction!

Their ceremony at First United Methodist of Clarksdale was beautiful and personal to them, and their reception in the Norman Brown Commons Building at the Cutrer Mansion was exquisite. They did an incredible job transforming the space into an elegant and luxurious wedding reception. You’ll see what I mean in just a second, just you wait!

Scroll down to see the some of my favorite images and get a glimpse into Taylor Allen and Katie’s gorgeous wedding day. I was so thrilled to be the one to capture it for them!!

Ceremony Venue: First United Methodist of Clarksdale

Reception Venue: Norman Brown Commons Building

Florist: Oak & Ivy

Hair/Makeup: Amber Young

Band: Juke Joint All Stars

Videographer: Dave Abbott

Cakes: Yazoo Pass

Catering: Taylor’s Grocery

Wedding Gown: Low’s Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: Adrianna Papell

Tuxes: Abraham’s Clothing

Rentals: Magnolia Rental

 

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– Arkansas Bridal Photographer – 

Gosh, where do I even begin with this session. One day at the beginning of 2017, Katie and I dreamed up the perfect bridal session. As an Arkansas bridal photographer, I knew of a place where the sunrise light just begs to be photographed and Katie said YES. Heck yes. She was totally up for getting up hours before sunrise, having hair and makeup done by 7am (shoutout to Hayley with NWA Occasions for being amazing!) and shooting out on the boulders overlooking the Arkansas River. We planned it, we booked it, we got there and…it was pouring. It rained all morning, before sunrise, through sunrise and seemed like it was never going to stop. The wind whipped, the sky was dark, and we waited at the hotel watching the Weather Channel like hawks. Finally around 9am it looked like it might be clearing up, so we drove out to our location. But then it started pouring even harder! Sitting in our cars, watching the rain fall around us, I started to get discouraged. What if it rained all day? What if all our plans and getting up before dawn was all for nothing? I texted my husband and said “Oh man…I don’t know if this session is even going to happen.”

And, almost as if it was on cue, the rain stopped. 

I sort of wish I could say the wind stopped blowing too, but that would be a little bit too ideal, wouldn’t it? Ha! Instead, Katie’s mom Vicki and I wrestled against high winds on the edge of a cliff to get Katie’s dress and veil (from Low’s Bridal – aren’t they perfect?!) just so. It was a huge challenge, but nothing worth having ever comes easily, right?? Katie and her mom were troopers and the images we got from that windy day on the cliffs are some of my favorite bridals ever!

Eventually the winds died down some and we got to shoot the rest of the morning and into the early afternoon in just absolutely near-perfect conditions. But even if it hadn’t, hot dang these images are worth every wind gust and all the nerves we had waiting to shoot and hoping it was all going to work out. Scroll down and enjoy Katie’s breathtaking bridals at Petit Jean State Park!

 

 

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– Bentonville Engagement Photos  –

We’re right in the middle of crazy busy season and this time of year I tend to get swamped, dragged down with piles of work and responsibilities. Taxes, billing, ordering, receipts and meetings and website updates and, and, and…

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– Columbus Indiana Wedding – 

It’s pretty often that my brides and grooms become dear friends. We spend quite a bit of time talking, planning and excitedly waiting for one of the biggest days of their lives, so is it really any wonder? I adore that aspect of my job and I have been blessed with the most incredible people coming into my life through my business. But these kids right here…they are literally family. I always get all teary eyed and feel all joyful and giddy at weddings, but there were so many times throughout Stephen and Hannah’s Columbus Indiana wedding day that I could decide whether I wanted to bawl like a baby or just absolutely beam from ear to ear! There is nothing quite like seeing a person grow up from a 7 year old punk kid (sorry Stephen) into such a fine young man, and then BE THE ONE that gets to document the moments he becomes a husband. And Hannah? Our family hit the jackpot when we got this girl! Hannah is quite literally perfect for Stephen in every way: she’s an absolute knockout (duh), she’s so very kind hearted, smart, classy and spunky, and so much FUN to be around! 

Their wedding day at The Commons in Columbus, Indiana was so dreamy and beautiful (and okay, a little bit HOT…note the sweet bride standing in front of the freezer in that one photo…I couldn’t help but include that one!). I’m pretty sure I audibly squealed when I saw the vast expanse of sweeping floor to ceiling windows, and Hannah’s vision to use greenery and white and gold accents dressed the space up to absolute perfection. You’re going to see! Scroll down and enjoy (and be sure to check out the awesome vendors list at the bottom)!

 

 

           

A quick shoutout to the awesome vendors that played a part in Stephen and Hannah’s incredible day:

Venue: The Commons

Videographer: Hutson Productions

Gown: Sophia’s Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: Dainty Jewells

Cupcakes: Jennifer Burks, Small Cakes: A Cupcakery

Catering: Jennifer Thompson

Ice Cream Parlour: Zaharakos

Favors: Bentley Seeds

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– Bentonville Engagement Photos –

Well, today is Sunday and my husband is out of town, my kids are with Grandma, and I am having a decidedly relaxing morning of housework and blogging some beautiful Bentonville engagement photos. Doesn’t that sound like a dream? (more…)

– Stephen and Gina’s Pratt Place Wedding – 

Stephen and Gina’s gorgeous Pratt Place wedding is up next on the blog today! I just adore shooting out at the beautiful Pratt Place Inn and Barn – the inn is gorgeous, the barn is gorgeous, the grounds are gorgeous…I mean what’s not to love?! 

This sweet couple’s first look was one of my favorites ever. She cried, he cried, but they both did their fair share of laughing too! It was the sweetest thing to watch them feel so overwhelmed with each other that they almost didn’t know what to do. That’s the kind of love they write stories about!

Their families were just the best, they were surrounded by so much support and tender care and it was so delightful to be a part of. I was thankful to be asked to be there on their special day, and shooting with my best girl Christy is always such a joy!!

As usual, Pratt Place and Weddings by Karie did a great job creating a stunning day for Gina and Stephen (along with some other fabulous vendors – scroll to the bottom of the post for links). Enjoy my favorite images from their day, and be sure to visit those other vendors’ websites too!

Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venue | Pratt Place Inn & Barn

Arkansas Wedding Planner | Weddings by Karie

Rogers, AR Florist | Rose of Sharon

DJ | Brock Entertainment

Catering | K Mac Catering

Wedding Cake | Briar Rose Bakery

 

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– The Ballroom at I Street – 

Next up is the stunning Ballroom at I Street in Bentonville. Guys, I’m not exaggerating at all when I say that this is one of the most perfect wedding venues I’ve ever been to. They haven’t been open very long (I have my first wedding there early next year, yippee!), but it’s very easy to see that they’re going to be successful with what they’ve got going on over there.

From the amazing bridal suite (check out those beauty stations!) to the 12 person dining table, to the super manly groom’s room with tons of sweet, masculine touches…this venue is basically everything you’ll need to pull off a gorgeous wedding all on the same property without a hitch. The Ballroom at I Street is actually also a Bed and Breakfast too, so even if you don’t have a wedding in the future you can still go enjoy the space (like I’m thinking: a romantic staycation or girls night?)!

I sent an interview over to Breann and really enjoyed reading all about their vision, their journey and the place they’re in now. So definitely take a few minutes to scroll through these photos and read what Breann had to say!

 

 

What is the name and location of your property?
The Ballroom at I Street- 2202 SW I Street, Bentonville, AR 72712

What is your name and your role at your venue?
Breann Ashford & Danise Smith, co-owners

When was your venue built?
2016

 

Was it always an event space? If not, what was it?
The Ballroom itself is a new building that is an accessory to the B&B house.

If it wasn’t always an event space, why did you choose to turn it into one?
The trees were our selling point to the well known Bentonville home. One step into the back courtyard area where we host weddings as well as receptions will show you exactly what we saw!

When did the property hold it’s first wedding?
Our first wedding was a very sweet couple that was adamant about using the ballroom even though she only saw it during the construction phase, so we tried our best and had their wedding two days before our grand opening on November 13th, 2016. 🙂

Are there any interesting stories about the history of your venue?
The Ford family owned the house for several generations before us and had farm land all around the home. We completely understood their placement of a farm seeing the rich 2 foot deep topsoil!

What is the thing you most commonly hear brides and grooms love about your venue?
Most brides and grooms love the white everywhere and the huge chandeliers! Our showings mostly take place during the day, so they kind of get a surprise with how beautiful the back outdoor courtyard is at night with the vertical lights in the trees.

 

 

What is your favorite thing about hosting weddings?
Our favorite part about hosting weddings has to be that point in the reception where you catch the bride and groom looking at each other, often laughing or just staring into each others eyes with huge smiles, that just exudes pure love and happiness. That is what it’s all about-unifying two people into one. Seeing that God created union represented in person is breathtaking at times.

What is your favorite thing about your venue?
Oh goodness, that is a hard question. We went over every inch of the venue trying to think about each and every bride, how it could help them achieve their dream in any way possible. The basic look of the venue being clean and modern yet classic with a touch of over the top glamour has to be our favorite aspect!

What is your best advice for brides and grooms booking with you?
Use a planner! Most brides and mommas are super talented and can see the vision, but it does our hearts good to see them calm, excited, stress free and not to mention together on their once in a lifetime day! Planners help so much in giving this gift to brides and their moms.

Do you have any plans for growth/updates to the venue?
This is a strength of ours as well as a weakness! We always have plans and visions for the venue and our brides, but some times it would be nice just to sit back and enjoy the fruits of our labor and beauty that came out in the final product. That being said, we have some surprises coming down the pipe!

 

Do you ever host other events?
We do! Corporate events/meetings as well as short term planning parties are so fun. We have a few nonprofit fundraisers coming up that sound super exciting! We are just happy we get to experience some of them on the sidelines like our friend Nancy’s 60’s themed 60th birthday party! 😉

How many weddings do you host per year?
Well we haven’t completed a full year in business yet, but it’s looking like we’ll wrap up our first with around 30-35. Thank goodness for word of mouth as we get busier every month after hosting some fabulous spring and summer weddings.

Any lessons you had to learn the hard way?
Probably too many to list here! Lol! Let’s just say fake rose petals are not our friend, one construction job at a time is ok but 3 is just a smidge too many, and it’s super hard building in city limits but totally worth it!

Were there surprises you didn’t account for that you wish you had?
Hmmm the cost of construction as well as time is takes was definitely a recurring monthly surprise! We are happy we can laugh about all of this now.

 

 

Any memorable weddings or moments that affirmed why you opened your venue?
Yes!!! At the end of each night when the bride and groom are getting ready for their send off and are standing there in the ballroom smiling ear to ear with guests laughing outside on the patio then they look at us often with hugs and say, “Thank you so much, everything was perfect!”

If you were able to have a “perfect” wedding at your venue, what would it look and/or be like?
We’ve had several weddings at this point and you know what? Perfection is unattainable in anything, BUT when you have a love that has brought two people together and their families and friends surround them in a whole other kind of love celebrating together-THAT IS PERFECTION!

Do you have any wedding vendors you recommend (caterers, DJs, planners, etc)?
We have worked with some great vendors no doubt, but we also don’t believe our limited experience should dictate any of our brides choices. We love to share experiences we’ve had and show how great their work is as options to consider when we book a new client.

 

 

 

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– Jason + Chloe’s Barn at the Springs Wedding – 

Jason and Chloe’s beautiful Barn at the Springs wedding is up today! It was a great day to be a Northwest Arkansas Wedding Photographer at Barn at the Springs that beautiful September day, for sure. I had the pleasure of joining Christy as her second shooter and boy did we have a blast (as we always do)!

It was a Sunday full of Fall sunshine and the mood in the air was just as bright. These two are SO in love and it’s just so evident to anybody who’s around them! It’s so inspiring to spend time with a couple that love each other without exception and have such a strong connection. They belong together! Chloe looked stunning in her lace gown and all the girls with their bouquets from 17th Design just shone so bright. Jason looked super dapper in his khaki suit and tie, and how about those unique boutineers??

I’ve picked out a few of my very favorite of their portraits and details from their wedding day and I’d love to share them with you. Some of them feature the Barn at the Spring’s gorgeous old farm truck and some of them feature their gorgeous golden hour light (okay, basically all of them do)! So grab yourself a cup of coffee, scroll down, and enjoy these images!

 

 

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– Lindsay + Cody’s Hazel Valley Ranch Wedding – 

You guys, I’m here to admit I’m a little behind on blogging. It’s actually surprisingly difficult to keep up with shooting and delivering galleries, and then social media and blogging on top of everything else! So in my down-time while it’s hot this summer and nobody wants to get married (ha!) I’m going to be playing a little bit of catch-up on my blog. I’ll start with Lindsay and Cody’s gorgeous Hazel Valley Ranch wedding. It was a great day to be a Northwest Arkansas wedding photographer!

Cody was definitely the most dapper fella around in his navy blue suit and bowtie. He was also the luckiest fella around, with his gorgeous bride dressed to the nines in an incredible lace mermaid gown and white, blush and soft green bouquet! Their outdoor ceremony overlooked the pond and was surrounded by huge old trees and rolling pastures.

The forecast had been calling for thunderstorms, but the weather cleared and everything about their day was absolute perfection. There were so many smiles, happy tears, laughs, hugs and kisses…it was easy to see that Lindsay and Cody are meant to be together and so obvious that they are very dearly loved. Thank you so much to Christy for having me out to help photograph the day!

Scroll down to see my favorite images from the wedding. Enjoy!

  

   

 

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The Ravington

 – Arkansas Wedding Venues Spotlight –

This week I had the pleasure of touring another one of my favorite local Northwest Arkansas wedding venues, The Ravington, in the adorable little town of Centerton, AR. (more…)

– Vasica Piscis Chapel – 

Tucked right outside the suburbs of Tulsa, Oklahoma sits the beautiful Vesica Piscis Chapel, an old-world style European wedding and reception venue with so much charm, I was thrilled to get to be an Oklahoma wedding photographer here for a day! I get to shoot at a lot of great venues that include space for the ceremony as well as the reception, but rarely do they accomplish that as flawlessly as the Vesica Piscis Chapel does. It is a venue that was obviously created to be the complete package for their brides and grooms, and they are kicking butt at that goal for sure!

I was tickled to be the second photographer for the beautiful and talented Melodie Maynard at Marco and Becca’s Oklahoma wedding in April, and boy was it gorgeous. Becca looked stunning in her gown with a sweetheart neckline and Marco so sharp in his suit. They even had custom socks made, Marco’s saying “Becca Loves Marco” and Becca’s saying “Mrs. Maturino” and their sweet wedding date. So cute!! They had a tear-filled (okay Marco, we’ll let you blame your allergies) first look in front of the chapel’s gorgeous gardens and soaring windows, and their sweet love for each other was just so evident throughout the day. Their bridesmaids and groomsmen were vibrant and full of love and ready to celebrate the new Mr. and Mrs. Maturino, and their energy and excitement was contagious! 

The night ended with a heartfelt first dance, a delicious supper, and a PARTY! The music was perfectly loud enough, the mood was one of joy and celebration, and everybody danced the night away with the wonderful new husband and wife. Since you’re here, take a minute and scroll down and enjoy my favorite images from Becca and Marco’s sweet day at Vesica Piscis Chapel!

 

 

Inn at Carnall Hall

 – Arkansas Wedding Venues Spotlight –

 As a NWA wedding photographer, I spend a lot of time in different Northwest Arkansas wedding venues …definitely way more than the average bride has ever spent in them. (more…)

Stephen and Hannah drove all the way down to NWA from their home in Indiana for their Arkansas engagement session a few weekends ago, and I’m so excited to share some of my favorite images from their gorgeous shoot! (more…)

A few weeks ago I had the best trip to Clarksdale, Mississippi to do Taylor Allen and Katie’s May golden hour engagement session! This NWA engagement photographer has done sessions in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and beyond, but never Mississippi… (more…)

One beautiful (but frigid) January day this year, Julie (who happens to be a successful blogger) and Ryan met at the altar to say their vows and become man and wife, and I was so thrilled to be their Springdale Arkansas Wedding Photographer! It had been so cold that we had every reason to hope for snow, but it turned out to be just the non-precipitation kind of incredibly cold (so Julie brought her own snow)! But the sun came out, hearts were warm and the love between Ryan and Julie and their families was just so palpable. Ryan looked super sharp in his khaki suit and Julie took everybody’s breath away in her gorgeous white strapless sweetheart gown. They wrote each other the cutest letters that they got to exchange before their first look in front of the spot where they’d later be married. Their song played softly over the sound system in the sanctuary, and together they slow danced like they were the only people on Earth.

The contrast of Cross Church Springdale’s modern lighted drape design overhead and the classically simple wooden backdrop with twinkly candles was the perfect blend of decor for their ceremony, and before we knew it, they were married! Ryan and Julie have amazing friends and family that came from all over to witness the joining of these two hearts, and I was truly blessed to be a part of their Springdale Arkansas Wedding. Enjoy these photos of their special day (and pssst…check out their engagement photos from last Fall)!

Have you heard of Day After sessions? Most people actually haven’t, or if they have they are confused about what exactly it is. The day after your wedding you’ll probably be exhausted and not in the mood to get all dressed up again, right? But don’t write it off so fast because despite the name, Day After sessions don’t actually have to take place the day after your wedding! Sometimes they do happen the day after the wedding, but sometimes it’s weeks or even months later. It’s so wonderful to be able to wear your dress again, get a gorgeous bouquet made and connect with your love during an extra wedding portrait session. There are several reasons to do one of these sessions with your Northwest Arkansas Wedding Photographer, and here I’d like to discuss six really great ones:

1. Because you want really great wedding portraits, but you’d rather spend the most time with friends and family on your wedding day: One of the best things about your wedding day is getting to see your friends and family all in one place. What other occasion brings together every single person who you love in your lives and throws a big party for them? So while obviously I believe strongly in the importance of wedding day photography, when my brides and grooms decide to only take a couple portraits and then scurry off to their reception, I completely understand! We can always get together when you get back from your honeymoon and get those portraits for you guys then!
2. Because you hired a photographer who didn’t deliver (or because you didn’t hire a photographer at all): Did you find yourself being talked into using your fiance’s sister’s journalism student nephew as your wedding photographer? If so, and if you’re struggling to love any of the photos from your wedding day, don’t fret! This is another great reason to get dressed up in your wedding dress again and have a Day After session with a different photographer!
3. Because you have your pick of all the amazing locations near and far that you couldn’t have ever fit into your wedding day: Want wedding photos in Yosemite National Park? In the Lavender Fields in France? Or at sunrise on Whitaker Point or Stout’s Point right here in Arkansas? Just think of having those epic images hanging on your walls and passed down generations! Even if you don’t want to go somewhere epic, think of the possibilities just being able to spend a couple hours in locations other than your venue and it’s immediate surrounding area. You’ll have such an amazing variety of images!
4. Because the weather didn’t cooperate or you ran out of time for portraits on your wedding day, for one reason or another: Believe me, I know exactly how it is to try to plan your timeline to accommodate everything that needs to happen on a wedding day. Sometimes, especially on the shorter Winter day weddings, there’s just not enough time for everything! And sometimes, even with the most thoroughly planned wedding timeline, something happens and things are thrown off. I’m an expert at going with the flow and doing everything I possibly can even in these circumstances, but unfortunately sometimes that means cutting down portrait time! If this happens to you, know that YES, you can have a do-over! With these Day After sessions, we can control when it happens, where it happens and reschedule if the weather doesn’t cooperate. You can’t do that with a wedding day!
5. Because you are having a destination wedding and you want to take full advantage of the location: If you’re flying somewhere spectacular to tie the knot, it’s a fantastic idea to plan for another day of portraits to use that location to the greatest extent that we can! On your wedding day you’ll be confined to your venue and the surrounding area, so this is a fabulous way to get photos of you and your honey all over the island (can you tell I’m envisioning you guys/me somewhere tropical right now?)! So if you’re flying me to your wedding or if you’re traveling to NWA, definitely let me know ASAP if you want to do a Day After session so that this Northwest Arkansas Wedding Photographer is sure to have time on my calendar while we’re together!
6. Because you just love photos and want as many as possible in your gorgeous dress, with the love of your life! No explanation necessary, right?

 

Are you ready for your awesome post-wedding session now? Let’s plan it! Even if I didn’t take your wedding photos, I bet we can make some magic.

Rose Gold is so on trend right now, but I’ll unabashedly admit that I’ve been a fan of this beautiful pinkish gold color since the late 90s, if not sooner. I’m so glad it’s going to be so big this year (and I’m dyingggggg to get an updated wedding ring set – hello, pear shaped halo rose gold ring) and I’ve been Pinning things that would make good wedding accents for ages now. I’d love to share some of those ideas with you here (and then photograph them on your big Arkansas Wedding day)!  

1. Rose Gold shoes: My personal favorites are these flats from Teiks (I’m really tall, so I wore flats to my wedding to not be taller than my husband). But I also love the rose gold heels sooooo much, I’d die to get to photograph some of these pretty ladies on your Arkansas wedding day! Get the Kate Spade Ked’s here, the gorgeous heels from ModCloth here, and the Teiks here.
   
2. Rose Gold Wedding Rings: Like I mentioned above, I am absolutely dying and swooning and pining after one of these pear shaped halo rings in rose gold. There are so many gorgeous options though – everything from simple bands to princess cuts to cushion cuts, and diamonds to aquamarine to morganite! Photo credit/Purchase the matte band set here and the pear shaped set here.
   
3. Your Cake: Oh goodness, there are so many ways to integrate rose gold into your cake.  The topper, edible glitter or maybe some metallic watercoloring? Rose gold on your cake will have people ooh-ing and ahh-ing for sure! Photo credit/Purchase supplies for the rose gold glitter cake here and the love topper here.
   
4. Your Invitation Suite: Your wedding invitations are your guest’s very first impression of what your wedding is going to be like. What better way to say that it’s going to be a classy affair than by doing some beautiful rose gold detail to invite them? Photo credit/purchase gold watercolor invitation suite here and charcoal and copper suite here.
   
5. Your Gown! I know, I know, this one is a little bit more nontraditional, but take a look around the internet at gowns with rose gold detailing or even blush colored dresses. There are some incredible options out there and it could be a gorgeous way to incorporate your love of rose gold! Photo credit for first dress: This Pin on Pinterest and second dress: This Pin on Pinterest
    

Ouch. Does that sound harsh? Nobody likes to think about the possibility of ruining their wedding photos, right? You have a beautiful vision for your wedding and for what you want your photos to look like, but without proper information and preparation there are several ways to really make it difficult for your Arkansas wedding photographer to deliver what you are so hoping to have! So let’s get down to a little bit of tough love for a sec. Behold, my Arkansas Wedding Tips:

1. Don’t forget to eat and drink. This might seem obvious, but you might be surprised how many of my brides and grooms (okay, mainly brides) forget to eat and drink as the day goes on. This is a major way to hurt your wedding photos because if you’re dehydrated or hungry your energy levels will be down, your patience will be short and you won’t be nearly as present for your special moments or open to taking the time to snuggle and interact with each other to get those amazing, emotive wedding photographs. In short: You’ll Be Hangry. So make sure that you appoint someone to bring food and drinks, whether that’s a fruit and cheese tray or some prepared hors d’oeuvrs from your caterer. Also, remember that you can’t just drink wine or champagne – you need water!
2. Don’t “wing it” in the name of wanting to have a relaxed, easygoing day. It might seem like a good idea to just not stress about your timeline at all and wing it on the day of your wedding, but in reality the only real way to have a stress-free day is by making a great timeline beforehand and spending the time to address the “what-ifs” that will definitely be a factor. There are so many reasons to have a well-made schedule for everything from your hair appointment times to floral delivery time to ceremony time to first dance time. One of the things I do for my clients is work on the timeline with you so that we’re most likely to have time for the photos you want! If you’re working with a planner, he or she will do this for you, but make sure to run things by me too!
3. Kill the “transitions” lenses. This one is super simple. The glasses that darken when you go outside are terrible for photos and won’t look good at all, and there’s no way I can fix them by editing. If you or any of your wedding party wears them, tell them to either plan on going glasses-less or pop into their optometrist’s office and see if they can get a pair of frames with no lenses (they may even allow them to be borrowed!).
4. Don’t talk during your first dance. I can’t even tell you how many crazy first dance derp faces I have photos of because the bride and groom talked through the whole first dance. I know, I know, you just went through your ceremony, you haven’t seen each other for most of the day and heck, sometimes if you’re not used to dancing (or being in the spotlight) it can even feel a little awkward. But please please please laugh, smile, giggle, flirt or just do your best to melt into the arms of your new husband or wife, close your eyes, forget the world and be completely present in the moments that are your first dance. P.S. This also goes for your father/daughter and mother/son dances!
5. And that brings us straight into point #5: don’t share the dance floor for the father/daughter, mother/son dance. I get that sometimes my clients like to save a little time and do these dances both at once, but your photographer is working hard to get the perfect photos of you guys dancing with good angles and minimal shots of your backsides or funny faces or eye blinks in the 3 minutes that an average song lasts. If you share the floor, your photographer has to work twice as quickly in the same amount of time to try to capture those picture perfect moments.
6. Last but not least, please consult your photographer about the #1 thing I need to give you spectacular photos: LIGHT! The average person doesn’t think about or see light like I do, but light can make or break your wedding photos. In many situations I can light artificially and achieve beautiful results, but for certain situations – for example, if your outdoor ceremony is positioned and timed that the intense bright sunlight is shining right into your groom’s eyes as he tries to watch you walk up the aisle, there’s nothing I can do to help that and he will be squinting like crazy and the light for your ceremony will be kind of whack. Obviously sometimes that can’t be avoided, but it could also just be something as simple as turning your chairs and arch 90 degrees!

And a bonus tip: remember that at the end of the day, the thing that matters is that you are married to the love of your life. There can always be drama at the wedding, things can happen that are outside the plan and it can be stressful, but do your best to lose yourself in the moments that you two are becoming one. It will definitely result in better photos, and better memories! 🙂  

Ryan and Julie’s sweet sun-kissed engagement session in Rogers, AR was one for the books. We met up in a field with Christy of Simply Bliss Photography and spent the beautiful sunset golden hour wandering in the grass, trees and hay bales with their adorable (and highly energetic) yellow lab. Ryan and Julie are so sweet together, I can’t wait to be there for their beautiful wintery day in January (blogged here now, feel free to check it out)! Enjoy these photos of their sweet engagement session 🙂 

– Arkansas Wedding Photographer –

Gosh, I don’t even know where to start on the wild last-minute story that brought me as an Arkansas Wedding Photographer to Kristina and Jacob’s beautiful day at Stone Creek Ranch in Mountain Home, Arkansas. One thing is for sure though – I was so blessed to have been able to step in and be there to witness this seriously gorgeous and impossibly kind couple begin their lives together as husband and wife. What a day!

Stone Creek Ranch is a sprawling rustic venue in the hills of Arkansas with tons of space for loved ones to gather and celebrate the joining of hearts and families. Kristina looked stunning in her white lace and nude sheath gown and huge bouquet of white and pale pink roses and soft greenery, and the sweet navy bridesmaids dresses complemented Jacob and the guys’ grey suits and navy ties. It was the perfect weather, especially for mid-November, for Jacob and Kristina’s ceremony outside on the lawn and we even had time for some golden, back-lit, hazy portrait goodness before we headed inside to the reception. Inside the charming 2-story wide open and spacious barn, Jacob and Kristina decorated with personal touches and sweet driftwood, hydrangea, baby’s breath and greenery centerpieces on each table. After a delicious BBQ dinner, they danced the night away with their family and friends to the awesome beats of DJ Peace from Peace Productions.

Today is Thanksgiving and I’m reflecting a little bit on the things in my life that I’m thankful for. I know that sometimes I might sound like a broken record, but with each and every single wedding I swear I find my new favorite couple and new favorite wedding day. I am so fortunate to have the chance to work with the loveliest people, and so fortunate to be the one that gets to share the photo recap of their amazing wedding days with you, their family and friends. Enjoy these, and please feel free to share!

     

– Little Rock Wedding Photographer –

Sarah Beth and Josh chose the beautiful and luxurious Capital Hotel in Downtown Little Rock for their special day, and it quickly rose to the top of my list of favorite places as a Little Rock wedding photographer. From the ornate lobby with marble walls and red and gold accents to the double staircases and stained glass windows, everywhere you look is a stunning display of classic-but-updated 1870’s style and grace.

And of course, Sarah Beth’s classically gorgeous features fit in beautifully in these spaces! The white and coral florals with little accents of yellow complimented the Sarah Beth’s dark hair and Josh’s light grey suit and navy tie. They had a short and sweet ceremony and a seated dinner reception in the historic Brooks and Baxter rooms where they ate, drank and laughed the night away. They absolutely radiated happiness and love and Sarah Beth, Josh and all their family and friends were the epitome of kindness and grace.

I was so thrilled to be able to travel to Little Rock and be there for Josh and Sarah Beth to witness and capture their special moments as they became husband and wife. It’s my pleasure to share these images now with you, their family and friends! Enjoy!

   

– Bentonville Arkansas Engagement Session –

John and Cassie wandered around downtown Bentonville with me one beautiful Saturday afternoon, dancing and smiling and laughing and making me laugh (a LOT). (more…)

– St. Catherine’s Fayetteville Wedding Photographer –

St. Catherine’s at Bell Gable remains one of my tippy top favorite places to photograph as a Fayetteville wedding photographer. Everybody I’ve ever seen lay eyes on this chapel for the first time reacts the same way – a barely audible gasp, a breathless “oh…” and a remark about how they feel as if they just walked into a fairytale. And it’s true, this venue is like stepping into a fairytale!

Bob and Harriet’s beautiful October wedding day was no exception. The beautiful vine-wrapped stone chapel was the perfect backdrop for this precious new husband and wife! Harriet chose a beautiful tailored black dress and topped it off with a soft and luxurious black fur shawl and incredible white hydrangea and rose bouquet with sweet dusty miller greenery. And Bob looked so sharp in his black tux and white rose boutonniere!

Bob escorted Harriet into the chapel and down the aisle where their friends and family waited to witness their nuptials in the glow of candles and chandeliers. Their intimate ceremony was personal and meaningful as the officiant read a poem they chose just for those special moments that started their marriage. They exited through a chorus of ringing bells and were whisked down to the gorgeous creekside reception area under a canopy of trees for a champagne toast and cake by Rick’s Bakery. Many smiles and hugs later, the group reconvened for a reception dinner at Mermaid’s in a beautiful private dining room with a stunning glass drop chandelier.

And now that I’ve talked your ears off, enjoy looking through these images of Bob and Harriet’s day!

– Fort Smith Engagement Photographer –

A few weekends ago Arkansas Wedding Photographer Erin Wilson hosted an amazing photographer get-together at her home in Clarksville, AR, complete with some gorgeous stylized setups from some of our amazing local vendors. (more…)

– River Valley Wedding Photographer –

Last weekend Arkansas Wedding Photographer Erin Wilson hosted an amazing photographer get-together at her home in Clarksville, AR, complete with some gorgeous stylized setups from some of our amazing local vendors. I was thrilled to be able to go and meet so many of my incredibly talented photographer colleagues, some that I’ve only previously known online, and eat tacos and take pictures of beautiful people and things. This charming boho setup with Aly and Lakyn was so much goodness!
Enjoy these images, and be sure to check out the vendors listed below!

TheCakePlace @thecakeplace
Clarksville Florist, Inc. @clarksville_florist
MUAH Meagan Ford @meaganlford
Danielle’s Bridal @daniellesbridal1
Emily A Howell Design @emily_a_howell
Kindred Barn @kindredbarn (beautiful wooden chairs)

Models: Lakyn Phillips @lakynphillips and Aly England @owleecat

 

– Rogers Arkansas Engagement Photographer –

Josh, Baylie & I spent the afternoon wandering around downtown Rogers for their sweet engagement photos. They absolutely brought it and I’m in love with their gallery! (more…)

– Northwest Arkansas Engagement Photographer –

Alyssa & Chase are the absolute sweetest couple ever. I am so blessed to have wonderful humans like them come into my life!

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– Fayetteville Proposal Photographer –

Today I’m having a little throwback Thursday moment, reliving that special night that I got to witness Garrett pulling off his awesome proposal almost a year ago. It was nearly dark by the time Garrett and Amanda made it out to the Mount Sequoyah Garden Park last October, and I was thrilled to be secretly sitting and waiting there to catch it all as their Fayetteville Proposal Photographer! Of course Amanda was thrilled and immediately said yes. Garrett pulled off the surprise wonderfully and I am so thrilled for them! Their wedding is coming up soon, and I can’t wait to see their photos!

Enjoy looking through this sweet series from the night Amanda said yes! 🙂

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– Fort Smith Wedding Photographer –

Last weekend Arkansas Wedding Photographer Erin Wilson hosted an amazing photographer get-together at her home in Clarksville, AR, complete with some gorgeous stylized setups from some of our amazing local vendors. I was thrilled to be able to go and meet so many of my incredibly talented photographer colleagues, some that I’ve only previously known online, and eat tacos and take pictures of beautiful people and things. This setup with the stunning Ashley Taylor was just incredible.
Enjoy these images, and be sure to check out the vendors listed below!

TheCakePlace @thecakeplace
Clarksville Florist, Inc. @clarksville_florist
MUAH Meagan Ford @meaganlford
Danielle’s Bridal @daniellesbridal1
Emily A Howell Design @emily_a_howell
Kindred Barn @kindredbarn (beautiful wooden chairs)

Model: Ashley Taylor @ashleynicholetaylor

 

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Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venues

2021: I first published this blog post in 2016, and wow it’s gotten a lot of traction with you guys. It’s the most visited page on my whole website! But some of the information was outdated and clearly not helpful, so I’ve updated the list with photos, a link to the venue’s website & their listing on Google Maps. I know this list will be helpful to you all (especially now that I’ve taken off the venues that have closed down – facepalm).

Anyway, I’ve been working hard to gather all the Northwest Arkansas wedding venues for you, to have them all in a handy list separated by category. Google and The Knot can sometimes feel overwhelming, with so many choices and no good way to sort them by type. So I’ve gotchu, boo. Scroll down & find your dream venue!

 

Modern Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venues

Each of these venues give a modern, airy, bright feel when you walk into their ballroom. If you’re hoping for a beautiful, timeless almost-blank canvas to turn into your dream wedding, look no further! Sky high ceilings with chandeliers and an open, airy reception space makes them feel so elegant.

• Heroncrest in Springdale – Location – Website
• Osage House in Cave Springs – Location – Website
  View one of my recent weddings >

Estate Style Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venues

I labeled these venues as Northwest Arkansas estate venues because they each incorporate a house, either for getting ready areas or for the actual ceremony and reception. That ‘estate’ feel is something that makes your wedding seem so comfortable, like you’re inviting all your friends and family to your house & getting married!

• The Ballroom at I Street in Bentonville – Location – Website
  View one of my recent weddings >
• Greystone Estate in Rogers – Location – Website

Garden Style Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venues

Garden weddings are very popular because they’re classically beautiful and timeless. Each of these venues has gorgeous landscaping & grounds for outdoor outdoor festivities (and most of them have really pretty indoor spaces too)!

• Crystal Bridges in Bentonville – Location – Website
• The Nest at Prairie Creek in Rogers – Location – Website
• Pratt Place Inn and Barn in Fayetteville (closed until 2023) – Location – Website
  Indoor/Outdoor – Fayetteville
  Pratt Place’s elegant and pristine 1890’s house (the Inn) on the property is closed to be remodeled right now, but it’s worth keeping in mind for anyone who’s planning to get married in 2023! 
• Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks in Fayetteville – Location – Website
  View one of my recent weddings >

Hotel Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venues

Two of my most favorite venues in NWA are right here. These hotels have the space to allow you to get ready, have your ceremony, and your reception all on the same property. And while these two are pretty opposite in terms of style – 21C is very modern and Carnall Hall is very classic – they’re both incredibly beautiful and great choices for your big day!

• 21C Museum Hotel in Bentonville – Location – Website
• The Inn at Carnall Hall in Fayetteville – Location – Website
  Indoor/Outdoor – Fayetteville
  The sophisticated Inn at Carnall Hall is a seriously stylish place to say your vows – Everything is just beautiful, from the guest rooms where brides and grooms get ready, the massive windows, elegant chandeliers, pretty porches and beautiful grounds outside.

Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venues with City Loft vibes

Exposed brick and exposed beams, large windows, and patio space is pretty much what I think of when I think of a downtown loft. And each of these Northwest Arkansas wedding venues qualify absolutely beautifully! Loft vibe spaces are so cool because they can easily go in whatever stylistic direction you want to take them, but with a little added boho-y vibe from the existing features of the space.

• RECORD in Bentonville – Location – Website
  View one of my recent weddings >
• Brick Ballroom in Siloam Springs – Location – Website
  View one of my recent shoots >
• The Ravington in Centerton – Location – Website
  Indoor/Outdoor – Centerton
  The Ravington is super cool historic venue in the heart of NWA. Centerton is a great little town off the beaten path, and what Eric and Amber have done with this building is wonderful!
  View one of my recent weddings > 

Country Club Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venues

Country clubs are high-end spaces that are surrounded by acres and acres of rolling, manicured hills for people to play golf on. I have seen some incredibly beautiful outdoor ceremonies on golf courses, and some really classy receptions in their ballrooms. And I added Lakepoint to the list because although it’s not situated on a golf course, it is in a golf community and very much has that country club vibe (and a gorgeous lake view with a sunset).

• Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers – Location – Website
• Fayetteville Country Club in Fayetteville – Location – Website

 

Unique Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venues

These venues don’t really fall into any of the other categories, in my opinion. The Air Museum is full of planes in a giant hangar and that’s pretty epic. You’ll end up with photos unlike your friends’ photos. And Theatre Squared is a new event space in Fayetteville that is super open and bright and has tons of options for your ceremony & reception. It even has theater seating in some rooms – how cool would that be for a ceremony?

• Arkansas Air Museum in Fayetteville – Location – Website
• Theatre Squared in Fayetteville – Location – Website

Event Center Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venues

These Northwest Arkansas wedding venues are huge, and so perfectly suited for large weddings. I absolutely love seeing shows at the WAC, and a wedding is even better. They have tons and tons of that WOW factor, and they’re a different feel from the other venues in NWA!

• Fayetteville Town Center in Fayetteville – Location – Website
• Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville – Location – Website

Wedding Chapels in NWA

If you’re hoping for a more traditional ceremony setting like a church, these chapels are great options. They range from architecturally stunning to old-world charm, and all of them are beautiful! St. Catherine’s absolutely shines when ceremonies are done on the lawn in front of the chapel as an incredible backdrop. Subiaco Abbey is the largest option on this part of the list, and just wait until you see photos of it!

• Cooper Chapel in Bella Vista – Location – Website
  View one of my recent weddings >
• St. Catherine’s at Bell Gable in Fayetteville – Location – Website
  Indoor/Outdoor – Fayetteville
  Like Stone Chapel, this beautiful chapel shines with a historic stone and ivy facade that is simply gorgeous and amazing. This venue has a ton to offer, from a water garden with a water wheel to miniature ponies to a beautiful barn area for receptions.
  
• Subiaco Abbey in Subiaco (River Valley) – Location – Website
• Hunt Chapel in Rogers – Location – Website
• Stone Chapel at Matt Lane Farm in Fayetteville – Location – Website
  Indoor/Outdoor – Fayetteville
  This is one of my favorite venues in the area, and for good reason. The chapel’s pine-lined driveway, beautiful landscaping, stone facade, stained glass windows and vines of ivy growing up the beautiful bell tower is just the perfect backdrop for a wedding.

Rustic/Barns Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venues

Every rustic venue on this list has so much charm. Some of these barns are white, some are the natural wood color, and there’s even a black one and a red one. They each can host both your ceremony and reception, and they have gorgeous land around the venue to enjoy on your wedding day. If you’re looking for a barn venue with rustic charm, these are the best!

• Sassafras Springs Winery & Vineyard in Springdale – Location – Website
  Indoor/Outdoor – Springdale
  Sassafrass Vineyard is a wine-themed venue with a vineyard right there on the grounds. There is something so classy about a vineyard wedding, and this venue is no exception. Their beautiful outdoor “chapel ruins” area is one of the coolest spots to get married in NWA!
• Kindred North in Bentonville – Location – Website
• The Loft at Stone Oak in Greenwood – Location – Website
  View one of my recent weddings >
• Barn at the Springs in Springdale – Location – Website
  Indoor/Outdoor – Springdale
  Barn at the Springs is what I would consider to be a classic barn venue, with multiple options for outdoor and indoor ceremonies and receptions. It’s chock full of charm, and the grounds will absolutely knock your socks off!

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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!

Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venues

This is the second post in a series of helpful posts for my brides and grooms planning a wedding in NWA, and this one goes out to you who are looking at Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venues. At times, as a wedding photographer I am one of the first vendors to be contacted and booked, and in those cases I am always dishing out information on all my favorite beautiful venues!

– Central Arkansas Wedding Photographer –

First off, Christy and George are simply the awesomest. That’s a word, right? Oh well, just go with it. Christy has that quintessential southern girl charm with a little bit of a wild streak, so you just never know what fun or funny thing she’s going to pull out next! It’s easy to see how her personality and George’s sweet and calm demeanor compliment each other just perfectly. Despite the intense Central Arkansas heat and buckets of sweat that were shed that day between all of us, they were still the most chill and relaxed couple, willing to push onward to enjoy their guests and get some stunning portraits at The Old Mill and it made the whole process just so enjoyable to be a part of. Their ceremony and reception at Calvary Baptist in Little Rock went off without a hitch and the next day they left for a two week tour of Europe. I asked if I could sneak along in their suitcases, but they said no. Sigh. 🙂 Scroll down and enjoy a bunch of my favorite images from their wonderful day!

 

 

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– Northwest Arkansas Wedding DJs –

This is post #1 in a series of helpful lists of my favorite wedding vendors in different areas.

I know how hard it can be to sift through the noise and find some truly great talent to make your wedding as awesome as possible, and with my experience and connections I’d love to make that easier on you. Since you’ve already found your photographer (ahem…hi, that’s me), let’s begin with a vendor that can seriously make or break your wedding reception – the Arkansas Wedding DJs! These guys are also known as emcees, MCs, master of ceremony and deejays.
There is seriously nothing like having a totally legit Arkansas Wedding DJ or emcees to really amp up your wedding reception to party status!! As an Arkansas wedding vendor myself, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many different Arkansas Wedding DJ companies and I’m happy to share my area favorites for you guys. These individuals/companies haven’t paid or requested or bribed or threatened (ha!) me in any way to grab a spot on this list, so please check them out knowing that my recommendation is unbiased!

1. Brock Entertainment – These guys are easily the most popular Northwest Arkansas wedding DJs, and for good reason! I’ve worked with Brock and several of his DJs and I’ve never been disappointed with them. They seriously know how to get a party started and keep it going! Check with them about your date as soon as you can, because I’m sure they book up quickly.
2. Dancenhance – Dancenhance is a company that just has such a plethora of services that all look amazing, and I can personally attest to the talent and professionalism of their DJ/emcee service and photo booth setup. These guys can take a wedding reception and take it to a whole other interactive level!
3. Northern Arkansas Entertainment – Dancefloors, uplighting and confetti cannons, oh my! Fog effects, lighting design, DJs, string quartets…it’s easy to see that these dudes are pretty much going to have have what you’re looking for.
4. Resonation Events – Resonation Events is actually based out of Joplin, MO, but they service as far south as Rogers, AR with no extra fee. They have stellar reviews and are definitely worth checking out for your big day!
5. Ryan T Productions – Just one glance through Ryan’s absolutely perfect reviews on his website and Wedding Wire, and you’ll quickly see that it’d be hard to go wrong with this guy. He’s a one-man-company, so definitely try to check on your date with him ASAP for best availability.

 

I hope this list helps get you started in a direction for your search for a really great DJ or emcee to keep your dance floor grooving! I certainly can’t wait to dance the night away with you and one of these guys (with my camera in hand, of course) at your celebration! Cheers!

 

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– Northwest Arkansas Bridal Photographer –

Christy and George finally tied the knot this passed weekend so I can share her stunning Arkansas Bridal Photographer portraits! We wandered around some of the hot spots of Bentonville all dressed up, and Christy heard ‘congratulations!’ more times than she can count (and had her photo snapped by a very excited little old lady too, haha)! Bridal portraits are some of my favorite sessions, and hugely beneficial for my brides when they choose to do them. Not only does it allow us a chance to work together before the wedding, but it also gives them a chance to do a hair and makeup test run, to see how it photographs and what they might want to adjust for their wedding day. It also means they can display a big, beautiful bridal photo print or canvas at the reception! Enjoy these images of Christy, and be sure to watch for the sneak peek blog post of their wedding day! Now scroll on and enjoy these images from around Compton Gardens and Crystal Bridges.

 

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Corrie Childers is a sought-after wedding photographer, engagement photographer and proposal photographer in Northwest Arkansas. Corrie has a natural passion for classic, timeless wedding photography in an elegant and relaxed style. Corrie is currently booking 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.

– Northwest Arkansas Wedding Photography –

Caitlin is one of the sweetest and most gracious souls you’ll ever meet, and that part of her came out in every part of their wedding day. From her beautiful navy and emerald wedding party attire to her soft and delicately colored bouquet from Bloom Floral, this was a beautiful wedding (at St Stephen in Bentonville) and reception. I had a 4 person Arkansas wedding photography team with me that day and together we captured all the photos and video of the fabulous event, and I’m so excited to share these beautiful wedding photos! Caitlin and her dashing groom partied the night away with all their guests and with the help of DJ Frankie from Dancenhance and the awesome crew from Pink House Alchemy at The Grand at 117.

Other Vendors:

Bridal Gown: Low’s Bridal

Bridemaid’s Dresses: David’s Bridal

Groom + Groomsmen Attire: Pursuit

Caterer: The Event Group

Wedding Cake: Bizzy B’s Bakery

Enjoy this sweet preview of Caitlin and Mason’s gorgeous day!

 

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Corrie Childers is a sought-after wedding photographer, engagement photographer and proposal photographer in Northwest Arkansas. Corrie has a natural passion for classic, timeless wedding photography in an elegant and relaxed style. Corrie is currently booking 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.

– Missouri Wedding Photographer –

We had to watch the weather so closely for rain and had a plan B just in case, but the rain held off and we had a beautifully cool, cloudy day for their outdoor ceremony on the patio at Amadeus Ranch! They had the loveliest first look and the best little moments with each other and their parents (which I, of course, cried like a baby over in my usual fashion). Alyssa’s sweet feminine style with her floral crown and barefoot sandals made her the most beautiful bride! Chase is the youth pastor at the very nearby Racine Christian Church in Seneca, MO and it was so obvious how well-loved he and Alyssa are. It was a true pleasure to watch these two families and all their friends and loved ones come together to celebrate, encourage and love on this incredible couple as they start such a new chapter of their lives. Thank you, Chase and Alyssa, for inviting me to witness and tell the story of your wedding. Now, scroll down and enjoy these favorites of mine from your big day!

 

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Corrie Childers is a sought-after wedding photographer, engagement photographer and proposal photographer in Northwest Arkansas. Corrie has a natural passion for classic, timeless wedding photography in an elegant and relaxed style. Corrie is currently booking 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.

– Mount Magazine Wedding Photographer –

As an Arkansas wedding photographer, I’ve seen a ton of beautiful wedding venues. But what an incredible change of pace it was to be in a Mount Magazine wedding photographer atop the highest mountain in Arkansas witnessing this special couple’s vows to each other with the sweeping vistas of the Ouachita mountains as their backdrop. They smartly chose the Cameron’s Bluff overlook for their sweet and perfect ceremony, and partied the evening away with their families and loved ones in a nearby pavilion in the park. The day was bright and sunny and gorgeous and just couldn’t have been better weather for an outdoor celebration! Mandy’s simply beautiful lace dress and the navy and blush wedding party colors fit so wonderfully into the spirit of the day and into the colors of nature around them. I left this mountain wedding so happily exhausted and thrilled for these two and their new life together. Thank you so much for having me there, Mandy and Brandon! I had such a great time and can’t wait for you guys to re-live your day through pictures. Now get to scrolling!

   

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Like Corrie Childers Weddings on Facebook | Follow Corrie Childers Weddings on Instagram

Corrie Childers is a sought-after wedding photographer, engagement photographer and proposal photographer in Northwest Arkansas. Corrie has a natural passion for classic, timeless wedding photography in an elegant and relaxed style. Corrie is currently booking 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.

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