Photography Afriel: Vendors

Benny Awards Recap!

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Hey everybody!  <br /><br />Today I wanted to talk about Meredith's to-die-for wedding dress!  I just LOOOOOVED it!  I enlisted the help of Brandi, owner of <a href="http://shesaidyesbridal.com">She Said Yes</a> in Rogers to help me describe it...<br /><br />Meredith wore a custom Badgley Mischka one shoulder gown ball gown made of silk organza. The shoulder was embellished with organza and alencon lace flowers. The bodice of the dress hit at the natural waistline to accentuate the small of Meredith's waist. Her organza skirt was extended into chapel length.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/0625_mere/mereDress3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="900" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/0625_mere/mereDress3.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br />Mark Badgley and James Mischka have been hailed by Vogue as one of the "Top 10 American Designers" and as the darlings of Hollywood set. The design duo has made their mark over the past two decades with glamorous, stylish, and wearable evening wear. Badgley Mischka is sold in the most prestigious stores in America including our very own She Said Yes Bridal, as the exclusive retailer of Badgley Mischka Bride in the state of Arkansas.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/0625_mere/mereDress1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="467" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/0625_mere/mereDress1.jpg" width="700" /></a></div><br />She Said Yes Bridal has been dressing Arkansas's elite for 7 years and dressed Meredith for her Italian wedding...<br />And Mere wanted to say a couple words about her experience with SSY:<br />"Brandi and her associates were so fabulous to work with! I felt like they really cared and were just as excited as I was!! It was a truly great experience and I highly recommend She Said Yes!"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/0625_mere/mereDress2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="900" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/0625_mere/mereDress2.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br />Talk to you soon,<br />Dale

Hey everybody! Today I wanted to talk about Meredith's to-die-for wedding dress! I just LOOOOOVED it! I enlisted the help of Brandi, ...

Marissa's Dream Team of Vendors

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Hey everybody!<br /><br />Marissa (and I) got to work with some really great vendors to make her wedding and reception a masterpiece.  Yes, as in a work of art kind of masterpiece.  Two of my very favorite vendors were there:<br /><a href="http://niloproductions.com">NILO Productions</a> (I wish I could work every wedding with him!)<br /><a href="http://finishingtoucheventdesign.blogspot.com">Finishing Touch Event Design</a> (she was so involved throughout the entire process, and deserves so much credit for the success of the day).<br />Below is the a big ol' list of vendors, but I wanted to include a few images of the us during the wedding day. :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/0520_wedding_vendors/marlsgate_photographer3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="533" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/0520_wedding_vendors/marlsgate_photographer3.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/0520_wedding_vendors/marlsgate_photographer1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="533" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/0520_wedding_vendors/marlsgate_photographer1.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/0520_wedding_vendors/marlsgate_photographer2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="533" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/0520_wedding_vendors/marlsgate_photographer2.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><br />Talk to you soon,<br />Dale<br /><br />Paper lovelies: <a href="http://sincerelyyourspaper.com">Sincerely Yours Paper</a>, Springdale, Arkansas<br />Photographers: <a href="http://www.benfieldphotography.net">Benfield Photography</a>, Fayetteville, Arkansas<br />Videographers: <a href="http://www.niloproductions.com/">NILO Productions</a>, Fort Smith, Arkansas<br />Rentals: <a href="http://www.eventurespartyrentals.com/">Eventures</a>, Little Rock, Arkansas<br />Tents & Chameleon Chairs: <a href="http://memphis.classicpartyrentals.com/">Classic Party Rentals</a>, Memphis, Tennessee<br />Band: <a href="http://www.jeremyshradermusic.com/">Jeremy Shrader & the New Memphis Hepcats</a>, Memphis, Tennessee<br />Flowers: <a href="http://marlsgate.com">Marlsgate</a> Staff<br />Wedding Cake: <a href="http://www.marlsgate.com">Marlsgate</a> Staff<br />Groom's Cake: <a href="http://www.patticakesbakery.net/">Patticakes</a>, Conway, Arkansas<br />Catering: Marlsgate Staff<br />Service Staff: William Shackleford<br />Piano Rentals: <a href="http://www.pianokraft.com/">Piano Kraft</a>, Little Rock, Arkansas<br />Professional Dancers: <a href="http://www.lrdance.com/">Arthur Murray Dance Studio</a>, North Little Rock, Arkansas<br />Photo booth: <a href="http://www.centralarkansasentertainment.com/index.html">Central Arkansas Entertainment</a>, Benton, Arkansas

Arkansas wedding photographer Vendors Marissa's Dream Team of Vendors

Hey everybody! Marissa (and I) got to work with some really great vendors to make her wedding and reception a masterpiece. Yes, as in a wor...

It's ALL About Lighting!!

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Hey everybody!  Today is my 826th straight day of blogging (and boy are my arms tired).<br /><br />You've likely heard me preach this before, but to all the bride and grooms out there... invest in lighting for your reception!  It makes SO much difference! <br /><br />At the Benny Awards this year (and every year) we made sure to have great lighting.  A big ol' shout out to our friends at <a href="http://eventprodgroup.com/">Event Production Group</a> for bringing the lights, setting them up, and then coming back and taking them all down when we finished for the evening (they're a dream!).<br /><br />Okay, check out this before and after: yucky ol' blank canvas + awesome lighting = dreamy awesomeness for all to enjoy!<br /><br />:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/lightingExample.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="1120" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/lightingExample.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Talk to you soon,<br />Dale

Event Production Group tips for brides Vendors It's ALL About Lighting!!

Hey everybody! Today is my 826th straight day of blogging (and boy are my arms tired). You've likely heard me preach this before, but t...

Vendor Spotlight: Shelby Lynn's Cake Shoppe makes MACAROONS!

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Hey everybody!<br /><br />We've featured Shelby Lynn's Cake Shoppe before.  She is one of our very favorite NW Arkansas vendors and friends.  Not only is she sugary sweet, she's amazingly talented. <br /><br />We learned of her latest trick when Meredith and I went in for our wedding cake tasting. She brought out a box for our Benny Awards full of macaroons. Yes! Macaroons!!<br /><br />If I could have burst into song I would have!  They were so pretty and tasted ridiculously good.  We decided on the spot that WE NEED THESE FOR OUR WEDDING RECEPTION!<br /><br />If you're a bride looking for some sweet favors for your wedding guests, you absolutely must taste Shelby Lynn's macaroons!  <br /><br />There's a party in my tummy!<br /><br />Talk to you soon,<br />Dale<br /><br />Don't these look de-lish????<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/macaroon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="533" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/11Blog/macaroon.jpg" width="800" /></a></div>

our wedding Shelby Lynn's Cake Shoppe Vendors Vendor Spotlight: Shelby Lynn's Cake Shoppe makes MACAROONS!

Hey everybody! We've featured Shelby Lynn's Cake Shoppe before. She is one of our very favorite NW Arkansas vendors and friends. N...

New Blog from a friend of mine...

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Vendors New Blog from a friend of mine...

Hey everybody! My wedding and event planner friend, Jenessa Bailey, has started a new blog. Make sure to add it to your reading list. She...

Strut Your Mutt!

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Juliette, owner of <a href="http://www.luxearkansas.com/">Luxe</a> in Fayetteville, contacted Meredith the other day and invited us to Strut Your Mutt, a fashion show held at the Dickson Street Theatre.  The event, hosted by Luxe and <a href="http://www.lolaboutique.com/">Lola Boutique</a>, showcased clothing from Lola Boutique and dogs from the <a href="http://www.uark.edu/ALADDIN/fayanim/">Fayetteville Animal Shelter</a>. The dogs, by the way, stole the show!  They were adorable!  After the fashion show, Ultra Suede performed some classics for the standing-room-only crowd.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95zHTvUbFDZi1psFQW3hHJVSNUl90KrJgEtC3BkagS1erO8lVN08fTnflWhm4t60vFTNprNWKNbv8SyXDe8-Iskf3XHK49lkb6PIbEU5vIlPUu5dpvYMQ6xmxl21Ks6u0OejWiYQpuHgc/s1600-h/_sm_benfield_0039.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112386275380271554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95zHTvUbFDZi1psFQW3hHJVSNUl90KrJgEtC3BkagS1erO8lVN08fTnflWhm4t60vFTNprNWKNbv8SyXDe8-Iskf3XHK49lkb6PIbEU5vIlPUu5dpvYMQ6xmxl21Ks6u0OejWiYQpuHgc/s400/_sm_benfield_0039.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvryoKea60D_20dYFvqg-CuKmt9qWpIFp8-HrkUHqESmRrwf6wX6gB-Gks6f3r9taCWEek0pGDRUB1n6tx0QrUtGhFOJDHR4Atm7X7pxGc2Nlru4vyUL0Ej4V2OJ8HpOuWA3yPKd_F5OGB/s1600-h/_sm_benfield_0015.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112386279675238866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvryoKea60D_20dYFvqg-CuKmt9qWpIFp8-HrkUHqESmRrwf6wX6gB-Gks6f3r9taCWEek0pGDRUB1n6tx0QrUtGhFOJDHR4Atm7X7pxGc2Nlru4vyUL0Ej4V2OJ8HpOuWA3yPKd_F5OGB/s400/_sm_benfield_0015.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLOaeJWkRJlItOgfUE0GW08Vy4yIgXGXbioYUnzWMa_JXIV3Dy3z5W5hl-qkW0MFs7ba7oVWNwwBb2XcsiFkTJMOC9lMruRXVmQreFlk0SmfjoFIDVcn2zHtT0HkpFWPnIwkGbJK06MeU/s1600-h/_sm_benfield_0024.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112386283970206178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLOaeJWkRJlItOgfUE0GW08Vy4yIgXGXbioYUnzWMa_JXIV3Dy3z5W5hl-qkW0MFs7ba7oVWNwwBb2XcsiFkTJMOC9lMruRXVmQreFlk0SmfjoFIDVcn2zHtT0HkpFWPnIwkGbJK06MeU/s400/_sm_benfield_0024.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pzr7otrDpE-6SNiuZJRdU4DNKtxDISVvZtv_yw6r6TAA83rsIXja8kkwj13yJMLM1gLeb6hD98JWFtUmpWFqKZvlC4p9abNBBXfaaTJ_IyUXtMhIfX0Hq6J4nw5T1VECQr53F9yzNH0j/s1600-h/_sm_benfield_0068.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112386288265173490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pzr7otrDpE-6SNiuZJRdU4DNKtxDISVvZtv_yw6r6TAA83rsIXja8kkwj13yJMLM1gLeb6hD98JWFtUmpWFqKZvlC4p9abNBBXfaaTJ_IyUXtMhIfX0Hq6J4nw5T1VECQr53F9yzNH0j/s400/_sm_benfield_0068.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg93D2_KIj9Wb8DHDU3ucDZE8urg5M80khAcbsTijc_pmv0REvs9VOYAHZf-JJ6y_PYTnnuv2BnD17LRzCm_7PCA-4Yf0txoD9ra8DGCUqhT8HnQA2MDu2pPgscLYASw_lNGiJvMsHIjiiV/s1600-h/_sm_benfield_0069.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112386292560140802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg93D2_KIj9Wb8DHDU3ucDZE8urg5M80khAcbsTijc_pmv0REvs9VOYAHZf-JJ6y_PYTnnuv2BnD17LRzCm_7PCA-4Yf0txoD9ra8DGCUqhT8HnQA2MDu2pPgscLYASw_lNGiJvMsHIjiiV/s400/_sm_benfield_0069.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a>

Vendors Strut Your Mutt!

Juliette, owner of Luxe in Fayetteville, contacted Meredith the other day and invited us to Strut Your Mutt, a fashion show held at the Dic...