Real Wedding: Lauren Harris & Kendall Ashworth
Sept. 28, 2025 | TopGolf in Rogers | Max Grubb Photography
Lauren and Kendall are a Hinge match-made-in-Heaven success! They found out they attended the same church, but had been sitting on opposite sides of the worship center.
“We both didn’t love telling people that our story starts out on a dating app, but we both know that God used it to bring us together just at the right time,” Lauren said.
Kendall planned to propose to Lauren on three separate occasions, but life got in the way and he had to pivot every time. On his third try, he decided to keep it simple and propose in her backyard.
“He asked me to come out to the patio, and asked me to sit down next to him on the sofa,” Lauren said. “He then proposed to me at the exact spot he [had] asked me to be his girlfriend.”
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Photo booth: Booth Haus NWA
DJ Jelly Bean: Central Arkansas Entertainment
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Planning, design and signage: Amanda Reed with Amanda Reed Weddings; Photography: Max Grubb Photography; Videographer: Dave and a Camera; Ceremony venue: Mildred B. Cooper Chapel; Reception venue, catering, ice cream, cotton candy and bar: Topgolf Rogers; Ceremony music: Cello By Austin; Bridal gown and jewelry: Joon Bridal; Jewelry: HPerry Jewelers; Florist: The Flower Slinger; Rentals: Alchemy Event Rentals; Linens: BBJ La Tavola; Seating chart install: Stellar Party Co.; Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe; Lighting, draping and snow: Lightworks Events; Invitations: Shindig Paperie; Golf Cart: Golf Cars of NWA; Hair stylists: Graci Fonseca and Megan Fadely; Makeup artist: Sarah Spoon, Paige Gharemani and Bryley Wynn; Ice sculpture: Creative Image Ice; Marquee letters: Alpha Lit – Northwest Arkansas
Q: When you look back at your wedding, what part of the day sticks out to you the most?
A: “The moment we walked into Topgolf and saw how they had transformed it,” Lauren said. “Also, walking out on the course and getting to do our first dance with snow was magical.”
Q: What moment of the day do you wish you could relive over and over again?
A: “Right after the ceremony when it was just Kendall and me taking photos,” Lauren said. “There was just something about being in the chapel, and it just being the two of us. Thinking about the covenant we just made to each other and to God. It was quiet and calm.”
Q: What inspired your wedding day looks?
A: “When picking my dress, I wanted something that represented me,” Lauren said. “I didn’t want the traditional dress. I wanted something different. I loved that the fabric of the dress was a net material, and the florals on the sleeves brought in the vibe of our ceremony.”
Q: What was your favorite part of the planning process?
A: “Honestly, I loved that everyone involved was so excited to be a part of making our idea come to life,” Lauren said. “They were so helpful and were excited to see everything come together. I really enjoyed just hearing everyone say this is such a different wedding, and honestly that was our goal from the start.”
Golf & Skiing
“When I saw Amanda’s face after we told her we wanted our reception to be at Topgolf and that the theme … was snow skiing, I knew that we were throwing a curveball at her,” Lauren said. “We loved that this was a new experience for everyone, from our vendors to the guests.”
Ceremony at the Reception
Lauren and Kendall had their ceremony at a smaller venue, so not everyone invited to the reception was able to see them officially tie the knot. They worked with their videographer and the staff at Topgolf to show their wedding video at the reception, so everyone could watch them say their vows!
