• Hey, there! I'm Melissa McCrotty......a wedding and senior portrait photographer based in Russellville, Arkansas. I'm also a wife to Wes, and mommy to our two little gals, all three of whom you will probably see on this blog, if you hang around long enough!

    This blog follows my most recent shoots, as well as bits and pieces of my life and other random-ness! Thank you so much for stopping by! Now, pull up a chair and hang out for a bit......

Brittany + Matthew: Garvan Woodland Gardens Wedding

Brittany and Matt were married in a gorgeous wedding at Garvan Gardens in Hot Springs this past weekend! We loved being a part of their wedding day! Here are a few favorites, and you can see more in the SLIDESHOW!!

Many thanks to the amazing vendors who made the day perfect!

Venue: Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens
Reception: Hot Springs Country Club
Getting ready venue: Williams House Bed and Breakfast
Videographer: Capture the Moment Images
Hair and Makeup Artist:  Ashley Talley with Serenity Day Spa in Magnolia
DJ:  Central Arkansas Entertainment

Happy Tuesday!

Brittany: Marlsgate Plantation Bridals

Brittany and Matt were married this past weekend, at Garvan Woodland Gardens, which means I am finally free to share Brittany’s bridal images! We shot at Marlsgate Plantation this past spring, and Brittany and her mom braved sprinkles and almost rain to get these shots! Here are a few favorites….

Check back tomorrow to see images from the beautiful wedding day!

Sheila Miller Evans - Beautiful bride and awesome shots.

Nancy beene - Beautiful!

DeAnza Watt - Beautiful bride and photos!

Terri Bowman Golden - These pictures are breathtaking!

Susan Watson Ferguson - She is beautiful and the pictures are amazing. Don’t you love that place? That’s where Kelli got married.

Judy Watson Andrews - Beautiful bride

Kim Watson Smith - Absolutely gorgeous bride and beautiful photography.

Edie Elkins Qualls - Amazingly beautiful you have such talent!!

Ginny + Nate: Pratt Place Barn Wedding

Ginny and Nate were married this post Monday at the Pratt Place Barn, and it was such an honor to be part of their wedding day.  My June has been pretty crazy, and when Ginny called, I was very hesitant about accepting another wedding during an already crazy month, but after talking with her, I couldn’t say no, and I am so glad that I didn’t!  Ginny and Nate are just the most perfect couple, and their wedding was full of amazing details, great friends and family, and most importantly, an abundance of love!  Nate had a hard time NOT kissing Ginny for any length of time:)

Top it off with an amazing group of vendors, and you have a wedding day that was nothing short of perfect!

Coordination:  Wedding by Karie, Karie Sutton
Venue:  Pratt Place Barn and Inn
Videography:  NILO productions
Catering:  GC Catering
Band:  Sons of Otis Malone
Square Dance Caller:  Caller Bob
Florist:  Flora NWA
Cakes:  Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shop
Rentals:  Intents Party Rentals
 
Huge thanks to my second shooter for the day, Lindsey Landrum!  So thankful to have been able to work with her!

Here are a few favorites, and of course, you can see more in the SLIDESHOW!!

Happy Friday!

 

Anna Redding Willis - Melissa, am I sure that this was taken here in Fayetteville? This looks like our campus & the Pratt House here.

Cassie + Zach: The Arkansas Arts Center Wedding

It was such a blessing to be part of this couple’s wedding!  Cassie and Zach were in the wedding party almost exactly one year ago, when we shot Christina and Jared’s wedding.  We were so honored that they chose us to document their wedding day!  You can read about “how they met” in their engagement session post and see more from their wedding day in the SLIDESHOW!

Thanks to these vendors for making the day fabulous!

Venue: The Arkansas Arts Center
Florals: Cabbage Rose Florist
Hair:  Studio XS Salon
Dress:  Danielle’s Bridal
Catering:  Simply the Best
 

Not sure what to do with the scarves that came with the dresses….the girls got creative!
Cassie wanted to do a “first look” with her dad, as well, which I loved!
Congratulations, Cassie and Zach!!  We loved being part of your wedding!

 

Kristen + Peter: Pratt Place Barn Wedding

Kristen and Peter were married last Saturday at the always lovely Pratt Place Barn and Inn.  I shot Kristen’s sister, Katerina’s wedding a few years back, and it was such an honor to get to do the same for Kristen!  Such a great family, and we absolutely loved being a part of their day!  Thanks to these amazing vendors for making the day beautiful…..

Coordinator:  Weddings by Karie
Hair and Makeup:  aBstract Salon
Venue: Pratt Place Barn
Floral and Decor:  Scott’s On The Square, Inc

Here are a few favorites, and you can see more in the SLIDESHOW!

Congrats, Kristen and Peter!

Have a great Tuesday, everyone!

 

Judy Hunter - Perfect!

Rachel Cameron - Love the pictures! Kristen and Peter both looked great! Really wish I could have made it. :/

Brooke Parker - Beautiful!!!

Millissia Jones - What a perfect wedding!! Everything was perfect. The Flowers were over the top (Scott’s is so talented). Wishing you all the best in your marriage!

Schelle Conkin - Beautiful!

Andrea Alcorn - Beautiful pictures! We loved them! Looks like a fabulous day!

Tina Lowery Forst - Such beautiful pictures!

Viviana Writer - And I’m crying all over again. These photos are gorgeous. The wedding really was this fun and beautiful.

Melissa Mariott - Gorgeous pictures

Sandra Bradley - These pictures are breathtaking!!

Tricia Smith - Beautiful pictures. Beautiful Bride..So sorry I couldn’t make it..

Barbara Forst - LOVE THEM! Melissa you and Wes are awesome!

Ashley Davis Phillips - Beautiful pictures!!!

Kristine: Subiaco Abbey Bridals

Kristen and Peter were married this weekend in a gorgeous wedding at Pratt Place Barn. After a couple of days of heavy rain, the skies cleared off just in time for a perfect wedding day! Can’t wait to share images, but for now, enjoy a few of Kristen’s lovely bridals, shot at Subiaco Abbey…..

Check back tomorrow to see images from Kristen and Peter’s Pratt Place Barn wedding day!

Kyla Jackson-Clarke - Beautiful!

Terra Mayer - Stunning!! That is one gorgeous bride!!

Dusti Letterman - Wow! Gorgeous!!

Karen Kay Trusty - Beautiful girl and pictures :)

T'zers Lindsey Parrish - They are beautiful. Poses that are unique.

T'zers Lindsey Parrish - Stunning.

Rachel Cameron - Love them!

Pam Tindle - these are beautiful pictures.