It was a sunny, hot Arkansas day – perfect for Bernadette and Jeremy’s lovely autumn wedding (and a bit different weather than we had for their Bob Dylan-inspired engagement session!).
Guests strolled through the dappled sunlight streaming through the oak trees in Park on the River in Maumelle, Arkansas. Cicadas hummed, a soft breeze blew, and guitar notes floated through the air as the wedding party walked down the aisle, smiles on their faces as they greeted Jeremy and waited for Bernadette to make her grand entrance.
And grand it was! She sailed down a hill on her cruiser bike to the tune of “Home” by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, bouquet in the front basket, waving at cheering friends and family as she slowed down to meet up with her mother who walked her down the aisle.
There was so much joy in Bernadette and Jeremy’s wedding – their vows were wonderfully unique and full of love, their joining of the wine ceremony was sweet and touching, and the pure love in their eyes as they gazed at one another and pledged to be husband and wife was definitely worthy of a few happy tears.
Guests continued the celebration by signing stickers and affixing them to a vintage suitcase, enjoying home-brewed beer (brought from Montana by Jeremy’s good friend, Nick), dining on a delicious dinner and tasty cakes, and imbibing in a bit of bubbly. And they danced to beat the band (funny props included)!
Such a wonderful, wonderful day – thank you, Bern and Jeremy, for inviting me to photograph such a special day in your lives. I am STILL smiling and will be for quite a while. I wish you two the very, very best in life together – and who knows, perhaps I’ll see you in Arkansas again. :) And, if not Arkansas, you know where to find me in good ol’ Montana. Love to you both!
Vendor Information:
Venue: Park on the River, Maumelle, Arkansas
Hair: Katherine Grant Salon, North Little Rock, Arkansas
Makeup and Guitar Music: Alicia Baylor, Missoula, Montana
Officiant: Nick Burk, Boulder, Colorado
Florist: Fairytale Florals, North Little Rock, Arkansas
Caterer: Shay Richardson, Little Rock, Arkansas
Cakes: Mickey’s Special Affairs, Little Rock, Arkansas (bride’s), Cakes by Catie, Conway, Arkansas (groom’s)
Home-Brewed Beer: Nick McClure, Missoula, Montana
On the docket: portraits!
Cheers!
-Kristine
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Katie Lloyd says
Florist: Fairy Tale Florists, North Little Rock http://www.fairytaleflorals.com/
Cakes: Wedding: Mickey’s Special Affairs Little Rock http://www.mickeysevents.com/ (Flowers on cake by Fairy Tale Florists)
Grooms Cake: Cakes by Catie, Conway, Arkansas http://www.facebook.com/cakesbycatie
Emily says
Absolutely beautiful Kristine! You captured the day perfectly!
Kristine Paulsen Photography says
Thank you so much, Emily! :) It was so great to meet you! Congrats again on being a soon-to-be mama!
Tom says
I truly enjoy following your blog. Once again, the photos are great, & the emotions are beautifully captured – makes me misty-eyed even though I don’t know any of these folks!
Jan Eberle- Wilkins says
You and Jeremy are just beaming and look so happy! You both look like you are made for each other. I hope you have the happiness that my husband Mike and I have had for 29 years. It just gets better and better!!!!!!