Arkansas — The Knot Community

Caterer?

Tonya13 — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:14:37 +0000

I'm needing a caterer for my May wedding in Judsonia (between Bald Knob and Seacy). I plan to do a breakfast reception and I'm needing it to be low cost. Help!!!

Need a Christian Minister!

lanyemichelle — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:38:54 +0000

Hey guys. My fiance' and I have run into some problems finding a Christian minister for our outdoor wedding ceremony next May. I haven't been able to find anyone in any listings online and the one I had gotten a hold of is not returning my phone calls. He doesn't live here and isn't a member of a church but we do want a religious ceremony. We are getting married in Fayetteville, so preferrably in the NWA area or someone who may be willing to travel. Any suggestions?

DJ's in NWA

jking614 — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:46:10 +0000

Does anyone know of a reputable DJ in northwest arkansas? I want someone who has great equipment and knows what he is doing, not some college student out to make a buck.

Honeymoon

ski43930 — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:42:24 +0000

So I'm getting married in December and we are pushing our actual honeymoon to Fiji to the summer for financial reasons. But we want to take a "pre-honeymoon" in December. Does anyone know of any place to go in Arkansas?? I've done a little bit of research but so far haven't come up with much. Thanks for any suggestions!

bachelorette party

LoLee11 — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:36:48 +0000

who plans this, and what are some things do? i am stressing about it. also, who pays? i dont want to do the downtown thing, but want it to be fun and relaxed. any ideas or fun games? I dont want to do a weekend thing i dont think; just a night of fun.

Opnions PLEASE!!

eslilbreezy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:41:49 +0000

My future sister n law is a bridesmaid... she textd me the other night and asked if i could make the wedding any later... ive already sent out invitations for the wedding to start at 4:30 so of course i told her no.... i asked her why and she said that she has school until five and cant leave before then otherwise she'll be terminated....

should i just wait until she gets there to start the wedding or find someone else.....

i dont know what to do

Just engaged and needing advice

anderson4ever — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:31:44 +0000

My fiancee and I have been together for 3 years on the 4th of this month. He proposed to me on the 6th. We decided that we are going to just go to the little bell chapel in Bellefonte that is 35 miles from Branson, MO. That is where his dad and step-mom got married and we decide that would be easy on us but we are having to wait and save up money for the wedding and for the Honeymoon. We are wanting to spend a week in Branson, MO and just don't know how much it would cost and what all they have there. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions of things to do and see and the prices. Even though we are going to a little chapel, I still want a dress. It doesn't even have to be a wedding gown just something beautiful. I am a plust size woman and was wondering if anyone knows of any places around the greenbrier, conway area. Also my family all know it is going to be just us but now they are demanding that we have a wedding reception when we get back. If anyone has any suggestions on how to make it cheap as well would be greatly appreciated. This is my 2nd marriage and my fiancee's first. I just want it to be a special day for both of us. Everything was fine until now Im having to throw a reception. I am just happy to be marrying my best friend. Any help and advice will be greatly appreciated!

VENUE REVIEW CENTRAL ARKANSAS

jakeryan08 — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:28:03 +0000

Hey, I was wondering if anyone has heard of Willow Wind Special Events center in Searcy, AR. I'm calling there Monday to make an appointment to go look at it and check out prices. It's a newer place so I don't know of anyone that has heard anything about it. I was just wondering if any of you AR brides have.

blue shoes

leathia — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:38:17 +0000

Hey ladies! I'm looking for some blue pumps for my wedding. I know Davids Bridal has some cute ones I could dye blue, but do any of you have any other suggestions of where I could find some? I was wanting to do them as my something blue.

Reception Dresses

Chasadielynn — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:47:16 +0000

Im looking for a short reception dress and am not having any luck with it. Has anyone found any good ones?

New to Arkansas Board!!

BrideToBeBecauseHeLovesMe — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:42:17 +0000

Hey ladies!! I post frequently on my month board, just wanted to introduce myself here since I posted a couple of times - and I also have a question. FI is Clint, I'm Beth - and we're getting married May 1, 2011!!

My question is about officients in the Mammoth Spring area? Anyone know of any good ones? We're not really religious and aren't really looking for counseling. Any thoughts? Thanks!!

Bridesmaid Gifts

amandab2003 — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:23:31 +0000

Okay I need help! I am trying to come up with a cute and unique bridesmaid gift for my three bridesmaids. I want something they can use for a long time. Any suggestions??

Displaying Mother's Wedding Dress at Ceremony--Ideas??

mljames04 — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:58:23 +0000

I would like to display my mother's wedding dress at my wedding. I want it with pictures of my grandmother's weddings as well. Any ideas as to how to display the dress without just putting it on a mannequin? Do you think that would look creepy?

Conway/Russellville Venues

mfm06001 — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:59:34 +0000

Does anyone know or have any knowledge of wedding venues in the Conway/Russellville area (for at least 100 people)? Also, does anyone know anything about the Agora Conference Center in Conway, AR?

Thanks!

Photographers

deenachance85 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:03:53 +0000

Does anyone know of any good and cheap photographers? I am wanting a good package for my money. I live in the LR and surrounding area. Right now I have a few selections, but all seem to be starting around 1500-2000. Is that normal? I am the oldest in my family so we don't really know much...and I don't want to go the cheap route and get bad pictures..

Hello Ladies

PB-Bride2010 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:21:03 +0000

Hello Ladies,

I just wanted to stop in to say hello. I live in Columbus, OH, but will be getting married September 25, 2010 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. My wedding colors are burnt orange, chocolate and ivory. I hope to step in sometime to communicate with ladies and ask questions if I need. Thanks for allowing me to share.

Wedding Planner Cost

hwood0955 — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:59:00 +0000

A friend has asked me to be her wedding planner/consulatant. I'm just wondering how much people in Arkansas are paying for a wedding planner. Do they charge based on time? Mileage? Total package? Percentage of wedding cost? Any info will help. Thanks!

Venues in Central Arkansas

RussellsBaby — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:50:14 +0000

I am looking for venues for the ceremony and reception. Now this is going to be a tiny wedding. around 25-35 guests. I am trying to stay as cheap as possible and we do not want to use a church. Any ideas???

Ceremony/Reception locations in LR

mshoem*85 — Sun, 02 May 2010 02:55:06 +0000

Hi, my fiance and I are searching for a great downtown LR venue that will hopefully allow us to have a ceremony and reception in the same building or maybe a few blocks apart. We are hoping we can do this since we have a large number of guests coming from Louisiana (where we are originally from) and we want to minimize the amount of traveling they'll have to do in town. Please post any info or links you may know of. Thanks!

Intros!

sucrets4 — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:15:41 +0000

We seem to have a lot of new people on here, so let's get to know each other!

1. What's your first name? Your FI/DHs? (fiance/dear husband's)

2. How did you guys meet?

3. What is/was the favorite part or detail from your wedding?

4. What's your favorite restaurant?

5. What do you like to do in your spare time?

Low's Bridal-sale day reviews?

clb560 — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:55:41 +0000

Hello all,

I'm a MS bride getting married in May, and I need some help from you AR brides. I've got an appointment with Low's in a couple of weeks, but it's during the semi-annual sale. I've heard amazing things about Low's, but it's usually from brides who went during a non-sale day and had ample time for personal attention. Has anyone been to Low's during a sale? Are they still as nice and accomodating?

Hair and make-up people in Fayettevile, AR area?

admapo — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:24:21 +0000

Any great hair and make-up vendors in the Fayetteville area? On location and on a Sunday?
For August 29th.
Thanks!

Weekend Plans?

sucrets4 — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:52:25 +0000

Hi everyone - happy Friday!

Is anyone doing anything exciting this weekend?

We're slowly getting into the groove of doing stuff with DD but don't know what to do! I wish it wasn't so hot outside. :(

Anywho, we're only here for another month or so since DH was just offered a job in Ohio and sadly we haven't done much in the 2 years we've been here. Any suggestions for 'must do' things in the LR area?

If not, share what you're doing and/or how your week was!

Wedding items from June 12, 2010

princess10_08 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:19:01 +0000

Hi there.

Hot Springs Questions

ashleyhurt86 — Sun, 16 May 2010 00:25:28 +0000

Hoping to get married at the Gable Inn B & B and then have a sit down dinner after witha bout 20 people max in attendance.

Any restuarant suggestions and anyone been married at the B & B? Did you use their photo pkg?

TIA

Elegant & Affordable Wedding Photography

twiceaschic — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:45:40 +0000

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AMAZING and ARTISTIC photographer

tiffany.covington — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:54:37 +0000

My wedding photographer was amazing. She is from arkansas, but will travel anywhere. (She came to New Orleans for me) She is very VERY reasonably priced and very easy to work with. here is a link of a teaser she gave me of our wedding photos/bridal portraits. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a 'different' kind of photograher. She is very artsy....she also draws, paints, and other things including stop motion videos. If you are looking for a photographer, take a look at her!

www.meganburges.com

(we are the Crase Wedding Preview)
or you can see here

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2110021&id=70301910&l=ecac021417

Because of her pictures, we got chosen to be featured in Weddings In Style Magazine in August!

I'm Married! And Conway Vendor Reviews

spiffyabigail — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:55:58 +0000

Phew! Finally married. :)
Here are some quick vendor reviews for the Conway area:

1. Food and Drink and Space-- Michelangelo's Italian Ristorante. I can't speak more highly of these guys. The bartenders literally saved my wedding with the music from their iPhones. They were incredibly nice and accomodating and went out of their way to make it perfect. The rooftop bar/terrace is a beautiful space for any event, and the food was great, and the price was reasonable.

2. Southern Tradition-- Wonderful! They did my fresh flowers, which were perfect in every way. I gave them creative license to do whatever they liked using flowers of my choice, and the result was these creative water and flower filled globes for centerpieces. The bouquets and bouts were beautiful too. Very, very good price for such a great product. I mean, they literally looked like flowers out of a magazine! Also, they set up some tables and other decoration which were great too. Their late night pick up price for rentals was only an extra $75 which is a good price for peace of mind and less work. :) Also, the day before the wedding and the morning of they called me to make sure everything was okay. Very helpful and sweet staff.

3. Central Events Inc--We rented a tent from them because it was a little rainy on our big day. They were there to set up early in the morning and worked with Michelangelo's to schedule the time to take it down. I literally didn't have to worry about anything with the tent, and it was actually a pretty classy looking tent!

4. About You Salon--I got my hair done here. They were fantastic. Very nice people that totally helped me relax and enjoy the ride. My hair turned out more beautiful than I could have imagined, and my bridesmaid loved her hair, too. Very good price as well.

5. Celebration Limo--Don't even bother with this company. I don't know where my now hubby found them, but the owner was a little crazy and very rude to us. He actually called my hotel room and told me to hurry up getting ready because he was in a hurry...yeah right...thankfully my friends had a few words with him. Go ahead and spring for a company that's a little more friendly and a little less sketchy...I'm still convinced he ran this business out of his basement.

6. Karaoke Caravan & DJ Service--Joe Miller--Don't. Just. Don't. The guy didn't show up to my reception! Thankfully, my friends and the bartender used their iPods and iPhones to keep the party going until our best man could get our laptop from home to play our first dance. Phew. He received a LOT of angry phone calls that night. After the honeymoon, I called him and he said that he had been in the hospital all week and yada yada. He still hasn't sent us our money back, and I have no clue what to do about that. He claims to be in hospice care...which is sad, but you would think he would have at least one person or business partner who could take care of stuff if he is like..dying. Anyway, not really sure what to do about that, but I would recommend not dealing with him because he is either shady or dying or both, neither of which make for a good DJ.

7. Sky Touch E Photos
http://www.skytouchephotos.ifp3.com/
The pictures speak for themselves. AMAZING. Even offered to beat up the limo driver for me! :) by the end of the night we had the photographer dancing with us! He was fun, nice, patient, and took absolutely FANTASTIC photos. Best Vendor choice that we made the whole time. We are so happy with his work. Totally worth every penny (and more!) He gave us a CD of our photos along with a copyright agreement so we can have them printed wherever we want--no buying high dollar prints or photo books. Very down to Earth, very creative and talented. He took great casual and formal shots. Edgy, photo-journalist style.
I recommend him highly to anyone in Conway or Little Rock or anywhere in Arkansas (I think he travels throughout the area). Tell him that Abby sent you. :)

All in all, most of our vendors were fabulous. A few bad apples, but hey that happens, our wedding was perfect anyway!

Happy planning, don't get too stressed, and a word from the other side: Being married is AWESOME. :D

Cake Vendors

andysprite — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:34:43 +0000

I'm new here and hope that this post isn't infringing on any rules. But, I am wondering why there aren't any cake vendors listed in Arkansas? I am a cake artist and would love to know how to get listed on here. Suggestions?

Tiff

Places to hold an outdoor wedding

josh7819 — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:55:54 +0000

I'm getting married Sept 1st and I can't figure out where i want to hold the ceremony or reception. I want to do the ceremony out side and i'll need enough room for 100 chairs at most. I need it to be in central arkansas, preferably in littlerock or nlr. The problem that im having with finding a place with the reception is that they are way too expensive and most have to many rules (no music, or no dancing, or only wine). Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Josh