Mildred B. Cooper Chapel Wedding-Bentonville, AR | Candace and Elliot

When Candace and Elliot contacted me about shooting their wedding in Arkansas, my first thought was "Whoa, I forgot Arkansas existed". As it turns out, Arkansas is totally a hidden gem and is so gorgeous.  Bentonville is home to the first Wal-Mart and straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to visit, not to mention be able to be a part of Candace and Elliot's big day (and weekend).

The Mildred B. Cooper Chapel has to be one of the most magical places I have ever been to. It seems totally surreal and straight out of a fairy tale! It feels like a mini, hidden cathedral right in the woods of Arkansas. It would be an absolute dream to get married here, as it totally was for Candace and Elliot.

Candace and Elliot were a complete joy to be around. While the weekend was filled with loud and hilarious stories of Elliot, dubbed by all he loves as "The Mouth of the South", the quiet way he looks at Candace, in total awe, was beautiful to watch. Candace is totally gorgeous inside and out. Her kind heart immediately shines through and she is clearly adored by everyone who meets her. These two are total firecrackers and a constant bundle of laughs. The joy they bring to each other and everyone around them is infectious and I am excited to see where life takes them.

Thank you so much, Candace and Elliot. You two are a total joy and I feel blessed to have been a part of your union! 

Also, I think I may just require all the future weddings I shoot to be bow-tie only and have a set of fake mustaches handy.