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A Traditional Wedding in Little Rock, Arkansas

When Rachel and Chris started planning their wedding, Rachel knew that she wanted to have her ceremony at the church she grew up visiting. Choosing th

When Rachel and Chris started planning their wedding, Rachel knew that she wanted to have her ceremony at the church she grew up visiting. Choosing the Reception site, the Pavilion in the Park, was special considering that Rachel’s parents were married there 25 years ago. They were able to create a romantic and elegant wedding with pink and ivory flowers. The Bride Rachel Hope,24, Cerified Public Accountant The Groom Chris Arnold, 24, Law Student and Accountant The Date June 30 With an abundance of flowers, mostly in pink and white, Becky Clements from Design by Nature in Little Rock, AR helped Rachel and Chris create a soft look for their traditional yet classic and elegant wedding.

Rachel wore a strapless royal satin ball gown with pockets and a pleated bodice to create a natural waistline. To complement the dress she wore a cathedral length veil for the ceremony.
Rachel and Chris participated in dance lessons for their first dance but completely forgot their dance steps the day of the wedding. Instead of a choreographed dance they just enjoyed their special moment together while dancing to Rod Stewart’s “Have I told you lately that I love You”
Table Decor
Rachel and Chris had the buffet and guest tables decorated with candles and flower arrangements of mixed flowers in crystal vases.
The bride’s bouquet was an arrangement of David Austin roses, hydrangeas, freesias, gardenias, peonies and stephanotis. The bouquet was wrapped in a handkerchief that was monogrammed with the wedding dates and the initials of all the bride’s best friends.
Rachel and Chris had their ceremony at the church that Rachel has attended since she was a little girl.
Rachel and Chris couldn’t decide on a flavor for the groom’s cake so they decided to have two cakes, a strawberry cake with cream cheese filling and a chocolate ganache cake.
Lounge Area
The room was decorated with white paper lanterns along with crystal chandeliers.