Karen & Mark recently wed in Little Rock, Arkansas, and I had the wonderful honor of capturing their day! Last year I photographed their friends
Sonya & Richard’s wedding, and Karen loved their pictures so she flew me out to Little Rock for her own wedding. I’d never been to Arkansas before, but it’s really beautiful there, and before I left I made sure to spend a little time exploring the state that is home to Bill Clinton, Mike Huckabee, and Walmart. =)
The night before the wedding, Karen and Mark threw a little party for their friends & family (since many of them came from out-of-town), and they were so sweet to invite me over as well. All their friends & family are amazing and it was fun hanging out and getting to know everyone. And imagine my surprise when I discovered a familiar face in their midst…Karen’s maid of honor, one of her friends from Cornell, goes to my church here in LA! What a small world!!
The ceremony was held at the beautiful Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, and the reception at Windsong Performing Arts Center. Here are some pictures from their day!
At first I tried to find an angle where Karen’s mom wasn’t in the mirror’s reflection, but then I realized it was kind of special to have her in the background, especially since she & Mark’s mom picked out Karen’s wedding dress. They have great taste!
The moms were having a tough time buttoning each tiny button on Karen’s dress, so Karen’s brother stepped in to help.
One of my favorite shots of the day!
All done!
Another favorite! The bridal room was gorgeous!
Ok, can I have a third favorite? Just love this moment as Karen’s bridesmaids pray over her before the ceremony.
Mark and Karen met at a ballroom dancing class. Needless to say, their first dance was flawless!
All their guests were amazing dancers as well!
I happened to step outside just in time to catch this sweet exchange between the Karen and Mark’s moms.
Bridesmaid group hug!
After the ceremony & reception were finished, Karen & Mark took me to the place where Mark proposed so we could take some relaxed portraits.
