NW Arkansas Wedding Ideas - January 2018

Bryan Striegler

Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel

www.cooperchapel.com • 479.855.6598 Bella Vista, AR

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Unforgettables Rental Presents the

Bridal

2018 River Valley

extravaganza Sunday, January 28

Tickets:

Preorder: $6 • At the Door: $10

Door Prizes • Vendors Food • Fun • Games Prizes valued up to $500!

Kay Rodgers Park Fort Smith, AR • 1-4pm 479.646.8109

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contents accent lighting 02 COMPLETE Weddings + Events 18 Dancenhance Entertainment 17 Music in Motion accessories 20 Couture Bridal 10 Low’s Bridal & Formal alterations 02 Old Town Cleaners bachelorette / bachelor parties 15 Gala Garage 21 Twisted Flight Fitness 15 Xtreme Wheels bartending 15 Gala Garage beauty 22 TruHealth Med Spa bridal fairs / expos 07 Event Nation Wedding Show 03 Kiss the Brides Expo 03 River Valley Bridal Extravaganza 06 The Ultimate Wedding Fayre bridal showers 24 Lakepoint catering 08 28 Springs 15 Big Sexy Food 11 Crescent Hotel & Spa 18 Mount Sequoyah chapels 17 Avondale Chapel 22 Country Manor Chapel 02 Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel

16 Red Bud Valley 20 Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery chiropractic / fibromyalgia care 23 North Arkansas Chiropractic dance instruction 17 Dance King Productions dresses 20 Couture Bridal 10 Low’s Bridal & Formal dress preservation 02 Old Town Cleaners entertainment 02 COMPLETE Weddings + Events 18 Dancenhance Entertainment 17 Music in Motion fitness 09 Anytime Fitness 21 Precision Fitness 21 Twisted Flight Fitness florists 16 Primrose 23 Something Vintage gifts / favors 21 BBD Promos 18 Eventfully Yours hotels / lodging 11 Crescent Hotel & Spa 18 Mount Sequoyah 16 Red Bud Valley 02 Whitney Mountain Lodge housing 08 Orchard Properties invitations 21 BBD Promos

jewelry 20 Couture Bridal 10 Low’s Bridal & Formal 19 Overstreet’s Jewelry massage 11 Solace Day Spa nutritional products 22 Advocare photography 02 COMPLETE Weddings + Events photo booth 02 COMPLETE Weddings + Events 18 Dancenhance Entertainment 15 Gala Garage 16 Say Cheez Photobooth 09 Zowie Designs premarital counseling 16 NWA Premier Counseling rentals 18 AAA Tents for Events 18 Dancenhance Entertainment 18 Eventfully Yours 15 Gala Garage 17 Most Joyful Day 20 Somthin Borrowed 22 Tables Matter salon / spa 11 Crescent Hotel & Spa 18 Salon on the Square transportation 15 Xtreme Wheels venues 08 28 Springs 17 Avondale Chapel 06 Barn at the Springs

22 Country Manor Chapel 11 Crescent Hotel & Spa 08 Fritchie Farms 24 Lake Point 02 Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel 18 Mount Sequoyah 16 Red Bud Valley 09 Rockford Grange at Bear Hollow Ranch 20 Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery 19 Stone Chapel at MattLane Farm 23 The Millhouse 05 The Ravington 02 Whitney Mountain Lodge videography 02 COMPLETE Weddings + Events wedding design / planning 16 A Sentimental Journey 18 Eventfully Yours 17 Most Joyful Day 20 Somthin Borrowed

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Deadline for March and April 2018 issues is February 10, 2018.

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on the cover

Kimberley Lane and Edwin Velasco were married September 23, 2017 in Fayetteville. Photos by Meredith Brown and Erika Dotson Photography, transportation by Xtreme Wheels NWA (pg. 15), floral design by Rose of Sharon (pg. 16), photo booth by Gala Garage - Das VW Foto Face (pg. 15), personal training by Precision Fitness (pg. 21), and videography by Manuel Trinidad (website).

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Stephanie Parsley Photography

Breathtaking vintage barn venue centrally located in Northwest Arkansas!

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479.841.9515

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Zowie Designs .com Photo booth • Balloon Decor Entertainment 479.271.0305 • NWA • Fort Smith • Springfield

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Thousands of Gowns Sizes 2-32 | Special Plus Size Boutique Area Personal Consultant for Each Bride S E M I - A N NUA L 1 / 2 P R I C E S A L E December 26th - January 27th and July 6th - August 4th BRINKLEY, ARKANSAS Appointment required. Please call 870.734.3244 and visit lowsbridal.com

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Kimberley Lane & Edwin Velasco September 23, 2017

E

dwin and I met in high school

moment processing everything I said.

and soon became sweethearts.

He took my hand in his and told me

However, it was not until a year of

that he would spend his life replacing

dating that I told him about my fifteen

all of my bad memories with good

years of physical and sexual abuse

ones. It was in that moment that I fell

by my parents. He sat quietly for a

in love with him.

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hile Edwin was in college, he encouraged me to join a

program called Saving Grace. They helped me deal with the after effects of my abuse and introduced me to two mentors that would become the women that walked me down the aisle, Courtney Backus-Norton and Malinda Trivitt. During this time, Edwin and I grew closer together and made God the center of our lives. In 2016, Edwin took me to Las Vegas for my birthday and he surprised me with a proposal at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

I immediately said yes. The following fall, we said our vows at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayetteville and had an amazing reception at the Botanical Gardens with many contributions by the community.

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n the beginning, I struggled with understanding why I had abuse in my life.

I struggled with being angry with God for not protecting me while I cried

out to him and for my innocence being taken from me. It took many years, but now I can look back at my life and see a reason behind the abuse. I am a pearl that God is going to use to help other victims find their own worth. Through my suffering, I have found peace and love. “A pearl is a beautiful thing that is produced by an injured life. It is a tear from the injury of the oyster. The treasure of our being in this world is also produced by an injured life. If we had not been wounded, if we had not been injured, then we will not produce the pearl.�

Stephan Hoeller

Wedding Photographers // Meredith Brown and Erika Dotson Photography Florist // Rose of Sharon Photo Booth // Gala Garage - Das VW Foto Face Transportation // Xtreme Wheels NWA Personal Trainer // Precision Fitness Videography // Manuel Trinidad

Visit our website for a full list of the amazing NWA wedding vendors who helped this deserving couple with the wedding of their dreams by donating their services

Send us your story, and you could be featured! missy@nwaweddingideas.com

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More than transportation, an Experience for that special day!

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Make your next event ONE YOUR GUESTS WILL NEVER FORGET

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A Sentimental Journey

Day of Wedding Coordinator • Packages start at $975

or 479-715-7258

Kriss Marshell, Owner • 479.883.3888

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Red Bud Valley Resort Chapel and Gardens

A Secret Place for Your Wedding Destination

All Inclusive Wedding Packages 479-253-9028 • 1-877-253-9028

www.redbudweddings.com • Eureka Springs, AR

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING SERVICES

Learn tools to build a strong marriage Relieve pre-wedding anxiety Invest in your future together Kati Gilmore, MS, LAC • Relationship Counselor 479.372.7446 • kati@nwapremiercounseling.com NWA

Focused on You

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MusicinMotion-DJ.com Professional Sound • Dance Floor Lights Uplighting • Name in Lights • Video Sean Hearn, DJ 25+ Years Experience

“Sean did a great job at our wedding! He kept the energy up all night and helped us stay on top of the time. Would recommend!” -Savannah

MusicinMotion.Arkansas • 479.461.3539

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CALL US TODAY TO BOOK YOUR WEDDING!

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Tents, Tables, Chairs, Lights, Dance Floor and more!

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To Me, You’re Perfect.

www.overstreetsjewelry.com 103 NE 2nd St. • Bentonville 479.273.5424

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Couture Bridal Fashions

Bridal Accessories

mycouturebridal.com • 479.419.4178

5320 W. Sunset, Suite 170 • Springdale

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Sassafras Springs V I N E YA R D

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WINERY CHAPEL RUINS STABLES

Invitations, favors, decor & more!

bbdpromos.com Personalize your items!

479.899.7060

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Home of the Fairy Tale Wedding Country Manor Chapel www.countrymanorchapel.com 479.426.5619 • 479.616.6263 Tours available Sundays 3:00-4:30 pm Contact Mackie to schedule an appointment

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It takes 21 days to create good habits & break bad ones but to make them stick it takes 66 days!

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Something Vintage

not just flowers, but a keepsake forever CLAYTON TAYLOR

Symptoms include: fatigue, headache, body aches, neck pain, low back pain, digestive issues, etc.

Dr. Clint Freeman

Custom handmade bridal bouquets sara@somethingvintage.net 479.856.3499

somethingvintagebouquets

It’s time to see a doctor who understands and knows how to effectively treat your Fibromyalgia Syndrome.

2988 W Huntsville Ave • Springdale, AR 72762 North Arkansas Chiropractic is a member of FCA

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Your Dream. Your Day. Our Promise...

To Make It Exquisite.

Surrounded by lush green scenery and a striking lake view, Lakepoint Restaurant and Event Center is the perfect location for your wedding, reception or rehearsal dinner. Whether you imagine a waterfront ceremony by sunset or dancing the night away in an elegant, intimate venue, Lakepoint is the place to make your dreams a reality. But your wedding is about more than location. It’s about the memories you build and the people you’ll share them with. So let us help you create the event of a lifetime at our full-service event center. Our experienced and passionate staff will take care of the details so you can focus on the moment, and we’ll work with you to achieve a totally unique celebration that is true to you.

• Beautiful lakeside wedding venue on Loch Lomond • Custom catering and cocktails • Accommodations for up to 200 guests • Indoor dining room and outdoor terrace

You’ve been envisioning this day for a long time and it only comes once. Let us help make it extraordinary. For more information, please contact Kelli McWhirt at 479-855-8111 or kellim@bvvpoa.com

lakepointrestaurant.com • 101 Marina Drive • Bella Vista, AR 72715