Real Arkansas Wedding: Callie Jackson & Mike Slider of Little Rock

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider
Oct. 4, 2014 • Old State House Museum in Little Rock

Photos by Drew Cason Photography

Maumelle’s Callie Jackson and Little Rock native Mike Slider met on just another regular night at a bar in The Heights district in Little Rock. The proposal, however, had a little more dramatic flair. The couple took separate weekend trips, Callie to Fayetteville and Mike to Tulsa, or so Callie thought. When she asked Mike for pictures of their cat to make sure it was ok before he left, he wouldn’t send one. Little did Callie know, he was in Fayetteville, too. She was already suspicious, but she knew exactly what was happening when a photographer stopped and asked for help modeling at Crystal Bridges Museum the next day. Mike appeared, proposed and then whisked his new fiancée off to dinner where their parents were excitedly awaiting their arrival.

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

The Inspiration

Bright, airy and thoroughly Southern—that’s what comes to mind when you look at Callie and Mike’s wedding day. They played off the historic venue with elegance, the architecture playing as much of a decorative role as the florals, giving the attendees a rustic garden party that echoed Southern grace and hospitality.

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

How They Customized

Aside from the stunning décor (including handpicked cotton in the floral arrangements and a 4-foot-tall monogram serving as a guest book), the menu was the perfect reflection of the couple’s laid back personalities. Not ones for fancy dinners, Callie and Michael chose to serve treats like mac and cheese bites, chicken tenders and mini “Sliders.” And to put the icing on the Southern cake, the couple held a tea bar in lieu of a cocktail hour where guests could enjoy different types of teas and lemonades.

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

Callie Jackson & Michael Slider

The Professionals

Photographer: Drew Cason Photography, Benton
Event designer: Monroe Cranford of Flowers & Home, Bryant & Hot Springs
  Day-of coordinator: Meredith Bagby Fettes, Little Rock
Florist, rentals, lighting: Flowers & Home, Bryant & Hot Springs
Cakes: SweetLove Bakes, Little Rock
  Caterer/drinks: Gina’s Catering, Bryant
  Wedding stationery: Dear Madeline Designs
Wedding gown: The Bridal Cottage, North Little Rock
  Bridesmaids’ attire: David’s Bridal, Little Rock
  Groom/groomsmen attire: Jos A Banks, Little Rock
  Jeweler: Custom design by Danette Haley, Little Rock
  Hair: Ariel Asquith, Cosmetique Hair Salon, North Little Rock
  Makeup: Charlotte Angeli, Chanel Makeup Artist
  Transportation: Little Rock Carriage Company
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