In case you were wondering, this isn’t your typical museum wedding
There is one word that kept coming to mind as we scrolled through the images by Taylor Renee from this museum wedding–magnetic. This adorable couple couldn't keep their hands off of each other and every single smile and laugh was so genuine and contagious. You can literally feel the love through the screen. They brought the vibes and trusted JLK Weddings to do the rest and the result is a modern (and sexy) museum wedding. Keep reading to hear all about their love story and how this talented team brought their vision to life for their big day.
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nothing could keep them apart
Nathan and Ashley grew up together in Northwest Arkansas and were high school friends. They spent three and a half years doing long-distance while Nathan was stationed at Fort Liberty and Ashley finished her nursing degree at Missouri Southern. Even though being apart was tough, their relationship stayed strong through it all. Finally, when Ashley graduated and Nathan’s service allowed, they were thrilled to reunite and get married!
a unique venue
Ashley and Nathan had the most beautiful wedding at Crystal Bridges Art Museum. Everything was very classy with a slight vintage and Italian feel. The vision was "modern upscale Italian". We wanted the reception space to be vintage and luxurious at the same time. Jessica from JLK Weddings created a space that met all of these expectations. Unique crystal table lamps were used to set the head table apart and there was glassware galore to reflect the intimate low lighting within the venue.
This was my first wedding at Crystal Bridges and it blew me out of the water. Everything about this day was extravagant! Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art not only houses paintings from some of the most iconic artists like Andy Warhol but it doubles as a wedding venue. This museum sits on 120 acres in the heart of Bentonville, Arkansas. The Ceremony was held in the Modern Contemporary Gallery underneath the Dale Chihuly icicle chandeliers while the reception was held in the Great Hall designed by Moshe Safdie. The architecture of the Great Hall makes you feel like you are floating on water in a glass oval. It is beautiful.
what they wore
Ashley wore Christian Louboutin heels that Nathan surprised her with when they got engaged. She looked like a model in her dress and heels. The “Ruby” wedding gown was designed by Netta BenShabu and handmade in Israel, found at Brides by Lola Drè in Jupiter Florida. Nathan and Ashley decided to save their first look for the actual aisle. They wanted the full effect of the built-up wedding day excitement.
the flowers
Her bouquet was organic, modern, and textured. Cynthia from Ollie Marie’s created a cream monochromatic look with peonies, roses, and pops of greenery. Lots of bud vases and a mixture of high and low, cream-colored floral arrangements placed in gold vases gave the reception that vintage look.
the cakes–PLURAL
They say go big or go home and that was our goal with our iconic strawberry heart cakes, the larger one being 22" wide and the smaller 14". Rick’s Bakery took Ashley’s idea of upscaling the trendy heart cakes and turning them into an unforgettable centerpiece. The cakes were show-stopping but you can't forget about the tower or cannolis that were also a big part of the wedding dessert table. It further pushed that Italian vibe we were going for.
- Dress: Netta BenShabu Elite Couture
- Grooms Attire: Men's Wearhouse
- Planner: JLK Weddings
- Cake: Rick's Bakery
- Florist: Ollie Marie's Floral Design
- Catering + Venue: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
- Wedding DJ: DJ Ty Walker
- Hair + Makeup: Jennifer Reyes
- Invites: Shindig Paperie
- Wedding Photographers: Taylor Renee