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Happy Wedding Day!!!

August 24, 2013, 4:30 am
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Are you all ready for another wedding weekend?  We sure are!  Today we'd like to wish each of these sweeties a very Happy Wedding Day!!! May it be full of joy, laughter and many, many memories!

ANNA PRITCHARD + BRYANT NEHRING

ERICA BALL + BRENT CULP

 AMBER UTNAGE + ANDREW HALL

XOXO,
Anne-Claire
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Arkansas Bride: Eliza Wessinger Bobryshev

August 25, 2013, 4:30 am
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Go ahead and just take your shoes off because your socks are about to be knocked right on off with these gorgeous bridals taken by Kati Mallory Photo & Design.  Eliza Wessinger, an Arkansas native and the lucky sister of the photographer, wed her beau, Mr. Paul Bobryshev, on August 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois!  We feel so lucky to share these cheery photos with you today and know that they will make your day!

















Eliza's breathtaking bridals were taken in the very park where Paul proposed. . . precious! Eliza and Paul met and fell in love in Little Rock, where they dated for many years before moving to Chicago for Paul's residency. Because Paul is from Ukraine,  they decided to host their wedding in Chicago to make it easier on their international travelers.  From what we've heard, it was the best decision and an absolute ball!  Until we can get our hands on their wedding day photos, we hope these will tie you over!

Special thanks to bridesmaid and sister of the year, Kati Mallory of Kati Mallory Photo & Design, for supplying this bridal session!  

XOXO,
Anne-Claire
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Arkansas Wedding: Labeth-Bleich

August 26, 2013, 8:51 am
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You all know and adore this lovely lady, her high sense of fashion and her super popular Northwest Arkansas boutique, Savoir-Fare, but today you will find a whole new reason to love her. . . her precious wedding!  Tess Labeth wed Cody Bleich on June 1, 2013 at the beautiful Pratt Place Inn and Barn.  Luckily, Eugene Grace was on hand to capture these gorgeous photos and give us a front row seat to the Bleich's big day. . .

































I'm not entirely sure that I'll ever get over that angelic crown of baby's breath!  So sweet and pulled off oh so well!  Tess and Cody, we are over the moon happy for you!  Thank you for letting us share your celebration!!!  More big thanks to Eugene Grace for such a special insight!

XOXO,
Anne-Claire
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A Picturesque Prairie. . .

August 27, 2013, 7:08 am
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Almost angelic, a step back into a time of simplicity and just down right pretty is what today's feature is all about!  Stephanie Parsley Photography teamed up with some A-list Arkansas vendors to create this one of a kind styled shoot and lucky us, we get the opportunity to share it with y'all!!!  Enjoy!!!























Jaw dropping, right?  Keep in mind that this is a look you can always incorporate in your big day!  And, here's the all star vendors who put this styled session together.  Wow!!!

Mua + Stylist: Danielle Green, Face Your Day Studios
Florist + Design Team: Tanarah Luxe Floral
Hair: Levi Steven with Salon Karizma
Bride's first dress: Cheap Thrills
Bride's second dress: Vintage Violet Boutique
Blue Top Over Second Dress: Grey Dog Boutique
Models: Katy Tipton and John Block

XOXO,
Anne-Claire
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Arkansas Wedding: Pederson - Bandy

August 28, 2013, 4:00 am
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Welcome to Wednesday, friends!  We hope you like this sweet little Crescent Hotel wedding by Michele Graves Photography as much as we do.  Enjoy. . .
Soooo fun!  Nicole Pederson and Cody Bandy tied the knot at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, AR August 10, 2013.  TWP wishes the newlyweds all the best!  Yay, yay!

Special thanks to Michele Graves Photography for sending these pics our way!  :)

Till next time.  Love y'all.  Make today count.

XOXO,
Deborah
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Wedding Paper Divas Labor Day Sale!!!

August 28, 2013, 5:36 pm
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Hey, hey, hey TWPers!!!  Our affiliates over at tinyprints just let us know about a huge Labor Day Sale!!! 
25% off across the whole site... which includes our sponsors, Wedding Paper Divas!!!  Yippeeeee!!!!  
If you're in the mood for buying paper (invitations, save the dates, shower invites...), be sure and check out this GREAT SALE!  
XOXO,
Deborah
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Arkansas Wedding: Gibson - Watson

August 29, 2013, 4:00 am
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Happy, happy Thursday friends!  And welcome back to our little blog.  :)  Today we have another super precious Jonesboro, AR wedding for you captured by photographer, Jon Yoder.  Y'all enjoy this sweet glimpse into a most special day. . .

Dia Gibson and Jordan Watson exchanged vows June 29, 2013.  Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Watson!!!  TWP wishes the y'all a lifetime of happiness and joy.  God bless!

Alrighty, sweets.  That's a wrap.  Y'all make today count.  We only get so many.  

XOXO,
Deborah
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Arkansas Engagement: Caitlin + Dan

August 30, 2013, 4:30 am
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I'm filled with excitement today to share this absolutely adorable e-session by Kati Mallory Photo & Design.  I had the pleasure of getting to know Caitlin Courchaine over the past couple of years and was overjoyed when she and Dan Lovin got engaged!  These photos exude joy and we are "lovin" it!!!  
























Congratulations Caitlin and Dan!  I just love these smiles, these sweet people and the uber talented, Kati Mallory Photo & Design! We can hardly wait for your May 18, 2014 wedding! What a happy day it will be!

XOXO,
Anne-Claire
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Happy Wedding Day!!!

August 31, 2013, 4:30 am
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It's the last day of what has been an absolutely lovely August. . . not too hot, not too cold. . . just right!  Just like today's wedding couples!  Join us in wishing every couple tying the knot today a special Happy Wedding Day!!!

MARILYN BREAUX + WILL BONNER
XOXO,
Anne-Claire
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Arkansas Bride: Hope Williams Seelinger

September 1, 2013, 4:30 am
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Isn't she a beauty?  Hope Williams married Carson Seelinger on May 31, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas!  We just adore her sweet bridals taken by Hudson Photography and are thrilled to share them with you today!  Enjoy. . .












What beautiful images, Jason Hudson!!! We are always blown away by the bridals taken by Hudson Photography!  Thank you for sharing!

XOXO,
Anne-Claire
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Happy Labor Day!!!

September 2, 2013, 4:30 am
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Arkansas Engagement: Jennifer + Damon

September 3, 2013, 4:30 am
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Today's shoot is just about as picture perfect as they come. . . beautiful couple, precious pups, a wondrous weeping willow tree (my personal favorite) and a talented photographer?  Yes, please!!!  When Stephanie Parsley Photography teamed up with Jennifer Perez and Damon Crawford the result was stunning!  Just take a look. . .

















That weeping willow is the epitome of romance!  This shoot is just stunning and we'd like to thank Stephanie Parsley Photography for giving us the opportunity to share it with you all today!

Congratulations Jennifer and Damon!  We are so excited for your September 28th wedding!!!

XOXO,
Anne-Claire
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Arkansas Engagement: Lee Ann + Stuart

September 4, 2013, 4:30 am
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Meet Miss Lee Ann Blackwell of Wabbaseka and Mr. Stuart Hoskyn of Stuttgart!!!  These two cuties are set to tie the knot on October 26, 2013 but before then, we want to show off their cute e-session by Danielle Davis Art/Photography. . .










Now, here's a bit more on Lee Ann and Stuart straight from the bride to be!  We just love their sweet story and think you will too!


Stuart and I are both farmers kids who grew up in the same area, went to the same high school, but never really connected because of our four year age difference. We met at a friend's house one night and "officially" met when he helped me clean up a mess...I swept, he held the dust pan.  We didn't see each other for about a year after that.  We were then set up through mutual friends.  We've  been by each other's side ever since.. a little over three years. We are looking forward to our wedding on Oct. 26.
 All of our engagement session locations have meaning. Though our fathers are grain farmers, we both now how important it is to support local producers..the Bernice Gardens Farmers Market seemed like a perfect fit for us. 
 I work for the Central Arkansas Library System in the Public Relations department. The second location, Concordia Hall in the Arkansas Studies Institute, holds a special place in my heart.  Having the start of our history documented in a place that holds so much Arkansas history was really special for us. The piece  that can be seen in the background of a few of the shots, from the CALS permanent collection, depicts a fairy tale. 
The last picture is taken on the highway close to the Lands End plantation near Scott.  Stuart and I will make our home in England, and oftentimes, we drive down that highway and marvel at all of the beautiful trees that flank each side of the highway and the farm land surrounding it. That drive also lets us look at all of the crops growing in the field...something you just do as a farmer's kid.  It reminds me that sometimes it is okay to take the road less traveled. 

Hugs and kisses to Danielle Davis Art/Photography!  Beautiful, as always!!!

XOXO,
Anne-Claire
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Featured Vendor: Elmer Escobar Photography

September 4, 2013, 10:00 pm
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Welcome to Thursday, TWPers!  And, what a super fab day today is. INDEED!  Why, you ask?  Because this is THE day we are introducing you to the work of ELMER ESCOBAR!!!!
We were soooo blown away the first time we layed eyes on these sweet images, we just knew we had to find out more about this Arkansas newcomer.  Here's a little bit of what we discovered. Scroll through the post for more of our fun question and answer session with Elmer. . .

TWP:Can you tell our readers a little bit about who you are?

EEP: My name is Elmer Escobar.  I'm originally from El Salvador, but I was raised in New York City.  I've been shooting for the last 7 years.  A lot of my inspiration has come from traveling and road trips.  Even when I made the move from New York to California I decided to take that as an opportunity to photograph across the country.  When I did that trip it was all on my own, now when I go on road trips I like bringing my fiance' and my 1 year old shar pei (Tank).  Together we make random stops whenever something catches our attention.  On my downtime I enjoy working out, barbecuing, and visiting friends.  I'm really excited to be in Arkansas.  It gives me a completely new palette to work with!  I look forward to getting to know the people and the new sceneries that Arkansas has to offer!

TWP: What brought you to Arkansas?

EEP: Like a lot of decisions in life, it was for a girl. My fiance' was offered a really good position as a wardrobe stylist out here so we packed Tank the dog and headed to Arkansas. So far it seems like it's been the best decision we could have made both for her and for my career. We love California but we are finding out Arkansas has a lot to offer as well. I love taking random drives, and those random drives slowly but surely turn into scouting locations for future shoots (Petit Jean Engagement Session).



TWP: What drew you to photographing weddings? 

EEP: It actually happened by accident. I was in school for photography and one of my friends told me he needed a day off from assisting a wedding photographer. He asked me if I could cover for him. I did that and realized how exciting it is to be around people during their most precious moments. One thing that I love about photographing a wedding is that you never know exactly what you're going to get. No matter how many times you've shot the same venue, it's the couple's energy and emotions that make each and every wedding their own. It's not about me, it's about the couple.



TWP: Tell us about your photography style. What makes your images unique?

EEP: One of the things that I feel make my images unique is that I love interacting with people. I feel very lucky to be in a career where part of my job is to talk to people and get to know them. The best photos come out when a couple feels at ease and like we're just hanging out. Do I pose my couples? Absolutely. But I want my couples to be themselves and let their personalities shine through. That's how their photos are going to feel special and unique to them.



TWP: Do you have a favorite wedding moment to capture?

EEP: It would have to be the couple's session. After we're done with the wedding party, the families (I like to do them first so they don't have to wait around for us), it's our time to come up with creative, fun, intimate, romantic, and everything in between photos. Since we've had already shot the engagement session prior to the wedding, I know the dynamics of the bride and groom the day of the wedding. I know if they're more quirky, a little more serious, what style, angles, and look they like the most. This is our time to play and be creative!



TWP: Do you have a favorite memory as a wedding photographer?
EEP: I was in El Salvador shooting my cousin's wedding a while back, and it was a bit of a life changer. Although every wedding had been important to me, it wasn't until I was shooting my grandmother who I grew up with, that it made me realize just what an impact I'm making on people's lives. I will have photos of all my family for the rest of my life. And I realize how important those memories are to everyone who allows me to be a part of their special day.



TWP:Are there any specific photography trends you would like to see 'retire'?

EEP:If they're trends, they will die out on their own given time. There's nothing I can really think of that evokes that much negative emotion in me that I can't wait for it to go away. And a photographer's work should never be a gimmick or a trend. Trends and gimmicks go away. The best advice for any photographer is to stay true to themselves and continue to evolve.










TWP: Do you have any practical advice for couples on the hunt for a wedding photographer?

EEP:My advice would be to really think about what kind of impact photography will make on your wedding. A solid, talented photographer can make any venue look amazing.  Conversely, an amateur or a cut-rate photographer may make those super expensive flowers, dresses, shoes, venue look less desirable.  And definitely go with a photographer that will take you out to do an engagement session.  I find them to be super important in knowing you made the right choice.  You're not only hiring a camera and a talent, you're spending time with your photographer.  It's better to know you're going to have a blast with them the day of your wedding!  Plus you now have amazing photos to show your friends and family to get them excited for your big day! 






Eeeeek!!!  Aren't you so in love with these images?!!  Now then. . . meet Elmer, his fiance' Angelique and Tank!  Sweetness. . .


Love, love, love!!!   Giant size TWP hugs and kisses to Elmer for taking the time to help us get to know him a bit. We are crazy about his work and can NOT wait for him to submit more pics that we can share with y'all. :)

ELMER ESCOBAR PHOTOGRAPHY
Phone: 516-946-9267
Website: elmerescobar.com
Facebook: Elmer Escobar
Twitter: @Escobar_Photo
Pinterest: Elmer Escobar
Google +: Elmer Escobar Photography

Now get out there and make today count!  Love to you all.

XOXO,
Deborah
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Mountain Fever. . .

September 6, 2013, 4:30 am
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I've often heard the saying, "the mountains are calling, and I must go". . . for me, that is the current case. . .as crazy as it may be!  After four (really great) years of work in the corporate World, I'm taking the (veryscary/exciting) leap and choosing to continue pursuing my wedding and event career entirely (much more to come on this, I promise)!  Amidst this decision, I have also decided to follow that saying, and take a brief sabbatical/long vacation to the glorious Rocky Mountains!  I'll be back soon, but as I close one chapter of my life today and begin another very exciting chapter, I wanted to share a little inspiration for your fabulous Friday!!!  Enjoy friends!




Cue the angels singing above these mountain ranges!!!  Afterall, Arkansas has many a mountain that can be used as the ideal wedding venue!  Think Pinnacle Mountain State Park or Mount Magazine.  Or, if you want to venture out a bit more try the Smoky Mountains or even the Rockies!  We are blessed to live amongst God's absolutely astonishing creation and I've definitely caught the Mountain Fever!
 
XOXO,
Anne-Claire
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Happy Wedding Day!!!

September 7, 2013, 4:30 am
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The weather is perfect for a wedding weekend!  Whether getting married in this great state or across the country in Sonoma, we wish each of these couples a very Happy Wedding Day!  We hope it's the best!!!

JORDAN KRAYNIK + TRAVIS MAYS


KATE FLETCHER + ADAM CORKEN


GRACE KUESER + MICHAEL SQUIRES
XOXO,
Anne-Claire
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Arkansas Bride: Chris Ann Daniel Grotzinger

September 8, 2013, 4:00 am
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As lovely as always!  Pretty, pretty bride.  Pretty, pretty images.  LOVE!!!

Chris Ann Daniel and Aaron Grotzinger tied the knot in Mena, Arkansas August 31, 2013.

Chris Ann's beautiful bridal portraits were shot on location at the Inn at Carnall Hall in Fayetteville by none other than Hudson Photography!  Thanks so much Jason, and the Hudson gang for sharing your work with TWP.

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Grotzinger!  We wish y'all all the best.

XOXO,
Deborah
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Arkansas Wedding: Williams - Swann

September 9, 2013, 4:00 am
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Good Monday morning to you, lovelies!  We have a stunner to share with you today straight from the lens of Lyndsey Sullivan.  Sit back and enjoy the wedding day of lovebirds, Charley Williams and Jeff Swann. . .









And, it's off to the honeymoon!  
 
Charley Williams and Jeff Swan were married May 18, 2013 in Little Rock, AR.  Lucky for us, Lyndsey Sullivan was there to capture all the sweet moments!  Kudos to the Arkansas vendors who made this day so super special for the Swans!
 
Hair and makeup: Suzy Cecil/ M-Salon
Reception venue: Chenal Country Club
Wedding day coordinator: Rachel Haynes Events
Florist: Autumn Evans Beaulieu/ Petal Chic Designs
Videographer: Kimberly Killingworth/ Kimberly K. cinema verite
Wedding gown: David Tutera
Cake: Mickey's 
Band: Mid Life Crisis
Lighting: Jim Cozad/ Radiant Designs, Inc.
Photo Booth: The Casey's (bcasey222@gmail.com)
Photographer: Lyndsey Sullivan Photography
 
Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Swann.  May your marriage last a lifetime and be filled with lots of love and laughter.  God bless!
 
Enjoy the rest of your day.  :)
XOXO,
Deborah
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Full of Fall Colors!

September 10, 2013, 4:30 am
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If these colors do not get you ansy for Fall, then go pick up a Pumpkin Spice Latte and return ASAP!  Benjamin Martin of Benjamin Martin Photography has joined forces with Hudson Floral, Jenna Lane Photography to develop this lovely little styled shoot!  
















Are you all as excited for Fall as we are?  Special thanks to Benjamin Martin Photography for sharing this inspirational post with us!  We love it!

Model: Shelby Witherspoon
Hair & Makeup: Natalie Morrow

XOXO,
Anne-Claire
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Arkansas Engagement: Casey + Chase

September 11, 2013, 4:00 am
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Welcome to Wednesday, TWPers!  So happy you dropped by our little blog today.  Check out these darling engagement portraits courtesy of Jamie Fender Photography.  Talk about gorgeous!














Love each and every one of these images!  So pretty.  Thank you, Jamie Fender for sharing your images with TWP.  We're always thrilled to show off your work to our readers.  :)

Casey Jeu and Chase Rackley are planning to tie the knot October 26, 2013.  TWP wishes them all the best!

Till tomorrow. . .

XOXO,
Deborah
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