Kristin & Jeremy Engagements

Kristin and Jeremy are a fabulous couple who live just outside of Memphis. They traveled to Little Rock in early April for their engagement session. It was the first time we met. I usually have to chance to meet with my clients before we ever take any photos. Since they live out of state, this was not possible. So when they traveled to LR for the shoot, I wanted to make the most of my time with them.

We met at Copper Grill for a long and leisurely lunch. It was the perfect chance for me to get to know them. I rarely get this chance. After lunch, we spent a little more than two hours shooting. We walked around downtown LR and Scott (one of my favorite spots) and had a great time making photos. My only regret of the day was not spending more time with them.

Kristin will be heading back to LR (YAY!) in May for bridals and I am then heading to Memphis for their big day in September. And it can’t come soon enough.

Laura & Chris Engagements

Laura and Chris were the winners of my free engagement portrait session I gave away on January at this year’s 2012 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bridal Show. Out of more than 150 people who signed up at my booth, I drew Laura’s name.

She and Chris were so happy with their photos, they booked me yesterday to shoot their wedding in July. And I couldn’t be happier.

Bridals with Ashley

I shot Ashley’s bridals on a very dreary Saturday in early January. Her lovely face, smile and bubbly personality sure brightened up my day. Here are my favorites from her bridal session. Her bridal session was also featured on The Wedding Post. She and Adam Bingman were married on Saturday at Alda’s Magnolia Hill in Little Rock. I’ll get those posted in the coming weeks.

Leigh and Lane

Mar, 26 2012
By Karen
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Leigh & Lane were married on March 10, 2012 at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church and they celebrated with friends and family at Trapnall Hall. Much love to you both!

Kathryne and Jeremy Wedding

Mar, 26 2012
By Karen
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On Sunday, March 4, Kathryne and Jeremy were married at the lovely An Enchanted Evening in Roland, AR. The last two times I’ve been here, it was for weddings and the weather was less than idea. For Lisa and Zack’s wedding, it was overcast and for Shawna and Lee, it was raining. So I was excited for sunny skies. After shooting a wedding on a sunny day, I preferred the clouds. It was very pretty, but it was back lit. Not ideal for photos, but it was a great day regardless.

Also, I need to give a big shout-out to Kathryne who is in nursing school. The morning after her wedding, bright and stupid early at 8 a.m., Kathryne had a major test that was 1/3 of her final grade. Not only did she pass, but she passed with an “A”. So who says you can’t get married and kick-ass on a test the next morning. She and Jeremy will enjoy a delayed honeymoon in a few months. Congrats to you both.

Vendor information:

Dress: Ann’s Bridal in Searcy
Shoes: JcPenney‘s
BM dresses: Victoria’s Secret and their shoes are also from JCP
Men’s wear: Burlington Coat Factory
Hair and makeup: Hair/friends. Makeup: The Bride
Flowers: Cabbage Rose boutique
Cake: Blue Cake Company
Invites: www.weddingpaperdivas.com
Save the dates: Serendipity in Bend, Oregon

Bridals with Leigh

Here are a few of my favorites from my recent bridal session with Leigh. She and Lane were married on March 10, 2011 so I’ll have those photos posted soon.

Audrey and Jay Engagements

Late February is not the best time of year for engagements — except for 2012 when it was near 70 for Audrey and Jay’s downtown Little Rock session. I’m looking forward to their big day in May. Here are some of my favorites. LOVE those shoes.

Ashley & Casey

Feb, 18 2012
By Karen
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Ashley and Casey Donovan were my first wedding of 2012. They were a super-fun couple at their engagement shoot back in early December so I knew the wedding was going to be just as fun. As I posted to Facebook when I got home, it’s not a fun wedding until someone spills beer on you. Nasty as that sounds, it means everyone was dancing up a storm and having a great time. I want to wish Ashley and Casey much love and happiness.

Vendor Information:

Dress and shoes: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaid’s dresses: David’s Bridal
Mens ware: J Ferar from JC Penny’s. Shirts and ties from Express
Hair: Shear Inspriation’s in ConwayMakeup: Kandid Scott did my makeup for wedding.
Cake- Stephanie Meadow.
Music: Jared Haney.
Invites/programs: GotPrint
Venue and Caterer: Peabody Hotel
Paper lanterns and tissue paper: Oriental Trading

New Year’s Eve with Allison and Adam

I could not think of a better way to spend the start of 2012 than celebrating with Allison and Adam.

Vendor Information:

The Dress: Paloma Blanca, Low’s Bridal in Brinkley
Shoes: Badgley Mischka, Nordstrom
Veil: Hand-made, by the bride’s grandmother
Bridesmaids dresses: J Crew
Mensware: Men’s Warehouse
Hair: ShaRhonda Adams
Makeup: Alicia Mauldin
Flowers: Curly Willow
Cake: Blue Cake Company
Music and lighting: Central Arkansas Entertainment; Pianist, Pam Smith; Vocalist, Jeremy Wilson
Invites/program and other paper items: Hobart’s Printing
Davors: Donation in honor of guests to Wounded Warrior Project
Reception and Caterer: Clinton Presidential Center and Forty-two restaurant
Transportation: Vintage Motor Car Company (car), The Princess’s Carriage, Rose Bud, AR (horse drawn carriage)
Videographer: IOU productions, Monroe, LA
Photographer: MOI at Photography by KES Weddings

Love at Any Age

Jan, 19 2012
By Karen
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The vast majority of my wedding clients get married young. And when I say young, I mean younger than me. I turned 40 *GASP* on Tuesday so most of my clients are typically in the 20s and 30s.

Wendy and Jim are the exception.

Jim e-mailed me in July asking me about my services. Since Jim is from Oxfordshire, UK, his English (true English) was a bit different than most of my typical inquiries. I often get spam e-mail from people overseas wanting to book me ASAP and then they ask for my banking info. Yea….right. Since Jim said specifically when (December) and where they were getting married, I felt this was legit. So I called the venue, The Lookout Point Lakeside Inn in Hot Springs, and verified they were real.

Since the Lookout is a B&B, they only needed two hours of time. I’ve shot at Lookout several times and I was been happy to tailor something just for Jim and Wendy.

So we got things booked and it was life as usual until their December wedding.

When I arrive at the Inn, I found two women looking at the wedding cake in the parlor. One lady appeared to be in her 20s and the other a little older, perhaps late 40s. I saw them and assumed the younger woman was Wendy. But after listening to them for a moment, I realized that Wendy was the older lady….and I was delighted.

After making introductions, Wendy and Christina headed upstairs to get dressed. Christina was Jim’s niece. I photographed Wendy for a bit and then headed down to meet Jim. He reminded me of my dad. All smiles and loving life. After all, he was getting married in less than an hour.

After countless young couples, it was so refreshing to meet and photograph someone a little older.

The wedding was small, less than 10 people. In attendance was: Jim, Wendy, Jim’s sister Karen, her children Christina and James, Christina’s husband Kevin and their cute-as-a-button son Grant and Gwen, a close family friend. A unique thing about this wedding is that per British tradition, when the bride comes down the aisle (or stairs in this case) the grooms back is turned until she meets him. Also, during the toast, the first toast is to the Queen, not the bride and groom. It was just a little different.

And unlike older couple who often remarry at their ages. This was their first wedding. Jim is 57 and Wendy 48. I asked him to tell me how they met.

“Wendy joined a web site that I was on and I got in touch with Wendy. We then talked on the phone, then we met in person. Quite early on, we both knew we were right for each other. Then I proposed on Feb., 14, Valentines Day, which took Wendy by complete surprise. We were thinking of getting married at Christmas time in America, so we could share our special day with the family. So we finally decided on Hot Springs, as it was near to where my sister Karen lived. We then looked at venues in Hot Springs, and our first choice was the Lookout Point Inn. And the rest is history.”

I want to wish Jim and Wendy many happy years of love and marriage. They have proven that you can find love at any age.