High school sweethearts wed at “something blue” garden party
Adam and Elizabeth Anne's love story began in high school, where the pair bonded over their shared psychology and TV production classes. Fast forward to Elizabeth Anne's Masters degree completion at Georgetown, where Adam decided to surprise her by proposing at Mount Vernon in Virginia. The backdrop of Washington Mansion was perfect for Elizabeth since she is a history teacher!
The couple wanted to have a classic, summer outdoor vibe with a New England coastal touch. With help from planner Erin Duncan, they designed a celebration inspired by traditional outdoor weddings and summery hues. "Something blue" was a colorful theme throughout their garden party reception, down to their luxurious floral wedding cake!
Keep reading to see all of the luscious hydrangea details, all captured on photo by The Papes.
Classically elegant wedding attire
Elizabeth Anne looked stunning in her Isabelle Armstrong Mikado ball gown with an A-line silhouette and bateau neckline (purchased at Stanley Korshak). Olivia Yeager styled Elizabeth Anne's hair and makeup while The Papes captured all the wonderful moments through their cameras.
Sissy's Log Cabin provided the unique rings the bride wore!
We love the bridesmaid dresses the girls wore from Bella Bridesmaids! The groom and groomsmen wore classic tuxedos, from Walker Brothers.
Timeless floral chapel wedding ceremony
The ceremony took place at Central United Methodist Church while the reception was at The Inn at Carnall Hall in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The beautiful venue created a timeless quality to their portraits by The Papes.
Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio designed all the floral pieces that wove the wedding design together! The bridal bouquet was a hand-tied bouquet of all white hydrangeas, peonies, and gardenias with foliage accents. The low, lush white blooms beautifully draping around silver candelabras and large urns, and boxwood wreaths on the chapel entrance added a touch of elegance to the ceremony.
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"3 B's": the bride, the band, and the booze
For Elizabeth Anne and Adam, the "3 B’s" were the most important - the bride, the band, and the booze! The bride was beaming throughout the wedding day as guests enjoyed custom cocktails such as "The Old Main" and "Summer Sangria"; a delicious dinner was provided by Ella's Table.
The Funky Town Band from Memphis, TN played tunes throughout the evening that kept everyone on the dance floor!
Al fresco cocktail hour with custom details
The al fresco style cocktail hour area was complete with umbrella-covered tables sporting café lights overhead. Custom signature cocktail signs and cups were a special touch for the cocktail hour, as well as fun fact cocktail napkins with interesting tidbits about the couple and the wedding details on them. Their wedding crest from By Invitation Only adorned everything from their invitation cards to cups and cocktail signs.
Tented garden party, dripping in hydrangeas
The grounds of Inn at Carnall Hall was a grand backdrop for a stylish tented garden party reception! Designer Erin Duncan used navy and white runners, silver champagne buckets, and tall glass vases filled with light blue and white hydrangeas designed by Rose of Sharon Floral.
Chic event rentals were provided by InTents and LightWorks Events, adding texture to the entire space.
The reception also had a custom-built stagefront, where Funky Town Band played Motown tunes, and Adam surprised Elizabeth with their first dance song, Lionel Richie's "You Are".
Light-up tambourines are the perfect favor for a dance party wedding reception!!
Something blue hydrangea wedding cake
Guests enjoyed classic wedding cake, chocolate, and hummingbird cake with strawberry and orange jams from Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe. We love how live hydrangeas were woven throughout the cake design!
Confetti & vintage car grand exit
To end their spectacular wedding day, Adam and Elizabeth Anne were showered in confetti for a joyful grand exit! High Society Rentals provided the vintage getaway car, a 1940s white Cadillac. The couple rode away to their honeymoon, spent in Bordeaux, France.
“It was a day filled with heartwarming memories for everyone involved, and Elizabeth Anne encourages all couples to get married where they grow up.”
Congrats Adam and Elizabeth Anne! Be sure to check out the full gallery of images by The Papes for even more "something blue" wedding inspiration.
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- Ceremony Venue: Central United Methodist Church
- Reception Venue: The Inn at Carnall Hall
- Wedding Planner: Erin Duncan
- Music: Funky Town Band
- Rentals: InTents
- Rentals: LightWorks Events
- Catering: Ella's Table
- Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist: Olivia Yeager
- Photographer: The Papes
- Invitations: By Invitation Only
- Wedding Dress Store: Stanley Korshak Dallas
- Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
- Groom's and Groomsmen Attire: Walker Brothers
- Rings: Sissy's Log Cabin
- Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe
- Floral Design: Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio
- Transportation: High Society Rentals
- Wedding Dresses: Isabelle Armstrong Mikado