Real Hot Springs Wedding: Allie Honey & J.R. Baxter at Garvan Woodland Gardens

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972

Allie Honey & J.R. Baxter
December 19, 2020
Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens and Hale Bathhouse

Thanks to their mutual love of state politics and mutual friends, Allie Honey met her now-husband J.R. Baxter at a campaign rally in 2014, during which the two got to know each other. Allie was elated when a few days later, J.R. asked her to dinner at Theo’s in Fayetteville.

The rain foiled J.R.’s original proposal plan, but he improvised and popped the question in front of the beautiful Sassafras Springs Vineyard cottage.

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972

PLANNING DURING A PANDEMIC

When the pandemic hit, they had to postpone and reschedule their big day three times before they chose to opt for a small, intimate ceremony with only 35 guests. They went without a traditional wedding party and had the bridesmaids and groomsmen sit with their family during the ceremony.

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972

HOW THEY CUSTOMIZED

Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens was perfect for their evening, candlelight wedding inspired by Allie’s parents’ wedding theme. Allie included many family heirlooms in her custom wedding dress and accessories as a way to honor family members who had passed or couldn’t be present. The gorgeous and cozy ceremony was followed by a reception at the historic Hale Bathhouse in downtown Hot Springs.

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972

Allie Honey J.R. Baxter HSWP21 135972


THE DETAILS

WEDDING VENDORS WE LOVE
Ceremony venue The Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs
Wedding planner Randi Slick of Signature Events, Hot Springs
Cakes and desserts Taste of Eden Bakery, Hot Springs
Catering Taco Mama, Hot Springs
Rentals Signature Events, Hot Springs
Ceremony music String Quartet from Rebecca Bingham – Bingham Music Agency, Hot Springs
Wedding dress Something Bleu Bridal Boutique, Hot Springs
Engagement ring Blakeman’s Fine Jewelry, Rogers
MORE VENDORS
Photography Lela & Lyla Photography
Reception venue Hale Bathhouse, Hot Springs
Videography Brent Walker Films, Hot Springs
Florist Flowers & Home, Hot Springs
Invitations Shine Wedding Invitations
Neon sign Howdy Dudey Neon, Hot Springs
Drink service Eden Restaurant at Hotel Hale Bathhouse, Hot Springs
Reception music Aaron Ballentine, Hot Springs
Groom’s attire Rhea’s Men’s Store, Benton
Wedding bands Young Jewelers Inc., Benton
Hair and makeup Kadence Kirk, Hot Springs

See this Real Wedding as it appeared in the 2021 digital edition of Hot Springs Wedding Planner. Discover more inspiration in Arkansas Bride’s Real Weddings section and in the print edition of ARKANSAS BRIDE.

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