Melissa McCrotty Photography

Everything about their story is memorable, so why should their wedding day be any different?  When Eli originally pursued Mallory, she avoided his calls and hid in the closet, begging her mom to make excuses.  Eventually, he took the  hint, but a random Facebook encounter several years after high school, and Eli was ready to try again.  This time, Mallory was more receptive, which was about all the push he needed.  Of course, he eventually won her over, and the two were married on a perfectly terrible day this past weekend!  The weather was cold, foggy, and wet, but the mood was happy and upbeat, and the bride and groom were so in love,they literally glowed…. and absolutely nothing else mattered.   Despite the weather– many, many friends and family turned out to wish these two a happy wedding day, adding up to a day that really couldn’t have been any more….memorable!

Thanks to these amazing vendors who made the day so great:

Makeup:  MaRya Hunnicutt for Vspa

Dress:  Danielle’s Bridal

DJ:  Central Arkansas Entertainment

Venue:  Family Barn

Design and Decor:  Mallory, Eli, and their families

Florals:  Family Friend

 

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

 

Right before Mallory was to slip on the dress, she had instructions to watch a DVD from Eli….In which he discussed all of the fun things they were going to be able to do together after they were married……it was just a little bit funny This wasn’t supposed to be where Mallory and Eli said their vows….the original plan was to use a beautiful field nearby, but after the forecast called for high chances of rain, they quickly worked on a backup plan, and in about 3 days, converted this covered barn area in to a perfect ceremony setting….which was such a great thing, since it did, in fact, rain all day long!The mother-son dance started out all sweet….And then erupted into…..The Harlem shake….do the Harlem shake!!!!Happy Tuesday!

It’s hard to even know where to start with these two.  After shooting their proposal/Christmas shoot, then their amazing Blueberry Hill engagement session, the bar was set pretty high for their wedding day!  Of course, they are so incredibly in love, and so devoted to keeping Christ at the center of their marriage, that honestly, the rest was just icing.  Quite a bit of yummy icing, though!  Thanks to all of these vendors who made the icing so sweet!

Vendors:

Venue:  Pottsville First Assembly of God Church

Barn Venue:  The Oats Family Barn

After-shoot:  Brayberry Farms

Dress:  Danielle’s Bridal

Lance’s suit:  EM in Conway

Flowers:  Cathy’s Flowers

Hair:  Kayte McAlister

Makeup:  MaRya Hunnicutt for Vspa

Cakes:  Sweet Sensations Cakes

  It was such a great day…here are a few favorite, or you can see more in the SLIDESHOW!

Lance had decorated an old barn near the church for their first look, and walking up to meet him, Kathryn ran into this sign….Love the anticipation, right before seeing each other for the first time, on their wedding day!Lance is a designer with Cathy’s flowers, as well as a photographer, and he designed and created Kathryn’s bouquet, which he presented to her at the first look….G0t to get the Instagram shot….

Lance sang to Kat….and I am pretty sure there wasn’t a dry eye in the room!

Normally, this would be the end, but if you know Kathryn and Lance, and how much they love pictures, you wouldn’t be surprised that we spent another 2 hours shooting in the beautiful afternoon light!This is how we felt about now……They quickly got their second wind, though, and finished up strong!Moving to Brayberry Farm to finish up the shoot….The end!  Congratulations, Kathryn and Lance!  These last 15 months have been a blast, documenting your engagement and marriage!