Sarah and I had the pleasure of photographing Andrew and Paige's wedding last weekend at Garvan Gardens in Hot Springs.  The chapel is so beautiful, and a perfect place for a wedding!  We fought the weather a little bit, but the rain held off long enough for us to get a few pictures outside around the beautiful gardens.  The wedding day was filled with so many fantastic details.  That's what Paige loves - the details.  And the details are what makes all the difference!  :)  It was so obvious that she put so much heart and soul into planning the day.  Even though the outdoor reception was forced to be moved inside due to the bad weather, it did not make a difference in how beautiful the wedding was!

Paige, even upside down you are stunning!  :)

 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV

 ⁹ Two are better than one, 
       because they have a good return for their work:

 ¹⁰ If one falls down, 
       his friend can help him up. 
       But pity the man who falls 
       and has no one to help him up!

 ¹¹ Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. 
       But how can one keep warm alone?

 ¹² Though one may be overpowered, 
       two can defend themselves. 
       A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

This theme came up throughout the wedding day, and Paige's ring represents this scripture.  Looove it.

Paige's gift to Andrew was this pocket watch that was from 1874 if I remember that correctly.  And it still worked!  She had it engraved with his initials, Love Never Fails, and their wedding date.  

Love this shot Sarah got of Andrew getting ready...

Another one of Sarah's shots...

And another fabulous shot by Sarah...

When the whole look came together Paige was absolutely glowing!  :)

Paige's vintage themed bouquet was gorgeous!

The weather held off for us for just enough time for Paige and Andrew to have a first look outside!  :)

They ooze cuteness when they are together... :)

Don't you just want to pinch these flower girls?!  They are so adorable!

And the equally adorable ringbearer carried this cute nest.  LOVE it!!  And love this shot Sarah got!  Apparently this little flower girl was saying that the birds were alive but just being really good and really still for the wedding.  ;)

Ducking in from the rain on the way to the ceremony!

Paige, you are so cute!  I loved the excitement she showed all day long...

Perhaps my favorite shot from the entire day.  Love love love it!

I love how she looks at him...

An awesome shot of the entire chapel that Sarah got during the ceremony.  It's just gorgeous...

This little flower girl had had enough and wanted her daddy!  ;)

Instead of lighting a unity candle, they weaved the chord of three strands.  so perfect...

Talk about an awesome KISS!  :)

The new Dr. and Mrs.!!!  :)

Paige had these signs made to show guests the way around the gardens.  Love!  :)  

Guests were welcomed into the reception with this Polaroid photo booth!  They could write messages to Andrew and Paige on the chalkboard and then pin their photos up on the backdrop.  So fun!!  It was a big hit!

I love this series from opening the champagne!  fun fun!  :)  The cork went flying into the crowd of guests and was caught!

Andrew's brother has some mad cork catching skills!

The cake cutting got interesting...

First dance...

On their way to St. Lucia!

CLICK HERE to view their online slideshow!

Andrew and Paige, thank you so much for trusting me to document your wedding day.  It really has been an honor to meet and work with both of you.  I hope you had a fantastic time in St. Lucia, and I wish you the very best as you step into this new journey together!  I know you have a lot ahead of you over the next couple of months with the move to San Diego and everything!  I will be thinking of you!  Let me know if I can help you guys in any way!!  :)  Arkansas will miss you!

Best,

Crystal and Sarah

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