Showing posts with label wedding planning in fayetteville ar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wedding planning in fayetteville ar. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Engaged: Megan and Tyler

Meet Megan and Tyler! 

This couple is seriously too much fun. I love working with them on their wedding plans for their big day this June! Mint and shades of purple are going to don their tent reception and touches of vintage details will tie it all together! Can't wait!

Photos by Jen Campbell


How did the two of you meet and how long have you been together?
My step mom is a counselor at the school Tyler works at and told him about me. He then looked me up on Facebook and asked for my number. Pretty soon we went out on our first date. I knew within the first month that there was a good possibility I would marry him. Everything was easy and just clicked.





When did you know it was the real thing?
I knew this was the real deal about 2 months into the relationship when we told each other that we loved each other. I went home with him to Colorado to meet his family shortly after that. I knew for sure after that trip.





Was the proposal a surprise? How did it happen?
I knew the proposal was coming because we had been ring shopping but I didn’t know when or how he was going to do it. I thought I would figure it out because I’m a planner and always try to figure things out. Ha! Well, I’m a huge basketball junkie and Tyler knows that. I am a teacher and so is he, so one day he was out of school and I was in school for a teacher work day. He told me he was going hunting that day and even sent me pictures from his phone which looked like he was in a tree stand. I believed him. I had just gotten back from a meeting and was in my office when my co-worker and I got called by our head coach to join him for a discussion about upcoming basketball tryouts. So I got up and was walking through the gym and there was Tyler with a basketball in his hand standing at half court. He threw the basketball to me which had written on it, “One on one for life?” I was too nervous to even read it because I knew then what was happening so I just threw the ball down and walked out to him. He got down on one knee, said a very sweet speech, and asked me to marry him. Several of my co-workers came out and applauded. I was so surprised!






Tell us about one of your favorite dates!
My favorite date was probably the date where he first kissed me. I went to his house one night and he cooked me dinner (tacos, his specialty haha). Then he asked if I wanted to do a devotional together so we read the Bible together and discussed some things. After that, he took me on a drive and showed me around his neighborhood and surrounding area. When we got back, we sat on his back deck and talked for a long time. Then he asked me to dance. It’s funny looking back now because he isn’t the hopeless romantic type. We danced at night under the stars and then we kissed. It was AWESOME.




How do you envision your wedding day?
We envision our wedding day to be a very special and memorable event. We can’t imagine celebrating our marriage with anyone other than with family and friends. 


Megan, what are you most looking forward to on your big day?
I’m looking forward to seeing Tyler’s face when I walk down the aisle. I’m also looking forward to just enjoying the celebration of marriage and how God intended marriage to be. I can’t wait to commit myself fully to Tyler.

Tyler, what are you most looking forward to on the big day?
I’m looking forward to seeing Megan walking down the aisle toward me, being escorted by her father. I’m also looking forward to the formality of committing ourselves to God and to each other. Additionally, I’m excited about the few days prior to the wedding in which I’ll get to spend quality time with friends and family, all culminating with the celebration of the ceremony and reception.



Sunday, February 23, 2014

Engaged: Sarah and David

Meet Sarah and David!
This lovely couple will be saying their vows this coming June! We have lots of fun projects in the works for their wedding, so stay tuned!


How did the two of you meet and how long have you been together?
We first met in our chemistry class we were taking at OTC. David had just moved up from Arkansas, and I (Sarah) had just moved up from Louisiana {hints the Arkansas vs LSU rivalry}. It sounds cliché to have met in chemistry class, but that’s where it all happened. Now we have been together going on 5 years.






When did you know it was the real thing?
When we realized that we didn’t want to live life without each other. There is a point in a relationship that you “just know” it’s the person you are supposed to spend the rest of your life with and after you have that moment it just seems like all the pieces fit together.





Tell us about one of your favorite dates!
Our favorite date, well that’s a tough one! There have been so many in the past 5 years. I don’t think we have a favorite date, but we definitely share favorite memories. Times like getting together with David’s family and getting to know and love David’s grandfather “Papa”. Other times would be all the hilarious road trips we have taken to see my (Sarah) family down in Louisiana where David got to meet and spend time with my deep, southern family, all the while watching his eyes water from the spicy cajun food (which he now loves!). Another time we both love and hold dear to our hearts was when we would take our dogs, Chloe and Dozer, out to David’s families’ cabin in Arkansas where there were no distractions from the hustle and bustle of life and where we could just relax, unwind, get lost, and enjoy our little family out in the middle of nowhere.


Was the proposal a surprise? How did it happen?
It was the best surprise ever! There’s a video floating around of the event, too! We were on a ski trip in Colorado with David’s family for spring break. We were all getting ready that next morning for our first ski day when there was a knock at the door. Since everyone insisted I answer the door, I got up and opened the door to see my daddy standing there (who flew all the way from Louisiana to Colorado to spend this moment with me). I was shocked and immediately started bawling because it had been so long since I had seen him and there he was just standing in front of me! After repeatedly hugging and questioning my dad as to why he was there (which he never gave me a straight answer in the moment) I turned around to see David on one knee holding a ring and asking me if I would marry him! It should be noted that David was on his knee for a while and I even looked back at him and his family repeatedly before it registered what was going on and why he was on kneeling on the floor! It was so special to share this moment with his family and especially my Dad who flew in for one day to be there for when it happened.  





How do you envision your wedding day?
I envision it being one of the happiest days of our lives. We can’t wait to celebrate with our family and friends and for it to be an unforgettable wedding. I have no doubts that with the help from our moms and Abby that it will go off without a hitch. So thankful to have Abby who has been there every step of the way with the planning and preparation of everything with the wedding. She always keeps me on track and focused with what needs to be done….and maybe just reminds a few more times when I forget to do things :). June 21st can’t come soon enough!






Sarah, what are you most looking forward to on your big day?
I am looking forward to putting on my wedding dress and for David to see me for the first time! I am going to attempt NOT to cry going down the aisle, but it will most likely happen. I know he will look so handsome in his suit and I cannot wait to share that moment with him as we stand there in front of everyone and promise our commitment to each other. I am so lucky God placed such a wonderful man in my life and I look forward to spending the rest of my life with him. Having our family and friends there to witness is a huge deal, especially since most are traveling many miles to make it there that day. I cannot wait to marry my best friend and celebrate with everyone after!





David, what are you most looking forward to on the big day?
I’m looking forward to celebrating with family and friends and to the beginning of Sarah and I life’s together. I can’t wait to be surrounded by our loved one’s who have come from all over to share this special moment with us. I CANNOT even imagine how perfect Sarah is going to look (not that she doesn’t look perfect already) as she walks down the aisle. I am looking forward to making the commitment to protect, honor, and cherish her for the rest of my life. Most of all I am looking forward to sharing my last name and growing old with the most amazing person God has blessed me with. 


Sarah, I love you, but GO RAZORBACKS!! Wooooo Pig Sooie!


What are we both looking forward to?
ALL OF THE ABOVE. Only God knows what the future holds and what’s planned for us. All we know is that we are in this together and we look forward to sharing all that this life has to offer with each other.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Real Wedding: Ellie and Cole's Portraits

I normally limit a wedding feature to last only three posts and go through thursday, but this wedding was just too much! 

The portraits of this spiffy wedding party are absolutely stunning. Adam and Sarah of Defined Image Photography really blew my mind. I love the flower-rich pics as well. What gorgeous blooms! Another fave - He Loves Me Flowers really knows how to work it. Charity, I know your loving these as much as I am! 

The separate girls and guys shots were all taken before the ceremony and you can just feel the anticipation in the bride and groom! The whole wedding party and couple alone were all right after. I love the intimate feel of the black and white shots. SO romantic! 

































Photographer: Defined Image Photography unless otherwise noted.
Rentals: Eventful Rental
Catering: Chipotle
Decor, Draping, and Design: Abby Mitchell Events