Johanna “Josie” Cates Hurst & Will Harris Clark
May 31, 2025 | Country Club of Little Rock | Erin Wilson Photography
Josie and Harris met during college in 2018 while working in Lexington as research assistants. Harris was in the economics department, and Josie was in the psychology department. They first met through mutual friends over dinner. Their friendship quickly grew into something more, and they went on their official date during the last week of their internship.
Fast-forward to August 2023, Harris took Josie to the country home he stayed in during his time as a research assistant and proposed!
Wedding Professionals We Love
Florist: Tipton & Hurst
Hair and makeup artist: Belle & Blush
Wedding dress alterations: Unveiled Bridal Collection
Production and dance floor: Central Arkansas Entertainment
Photo Credit: Erin Wilson Photography
More Wedding Professionals
Photography: Erin Wilson Photography; Planning and design: Gretchen Larkan Events; Stationery and branding: The Social Type; Wedding dress: Warren Barron (Dallas); Wedding dress designer: Reem Acra; Groom’s attire: Beecroft & Bull; Groom’s attire designer: Samuelsohn; Rentals: White Door Events; Linens: BBJ La Tavola; Cake: A&M Cake Designs; Videography: Sunshine Films; Band: Big Swing and The Ballroom Blasters from East Coast Entertainment; Transportation: Twin City and Little Rock Coaches; Bridesmaid dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
Photo Credit: Erin Wilson Photography
Photo Credit: Erin Wilson Photography
Q&A
Q: What inspired your florals?
A: “As the daughter of a florist, I, of course, had considered my wedding florals for quite a while,” Josie said. “I knew I wanted big, fluffy flower varieties … I went with a tighter, floral-only style with minimal greenery. I’ve recently loved the “mono-stem” trend, too, of having bunches of all one type of stem in one vase, which we incorporated in a few places throughout the reception.”
A: “Harris and I had so much fun with our first dance, even more than we anticipated we would,” Josie said. “There was just such a fun, happy energy in the room, the perfect kick-off to our reception.”
A: “I loved planning out the design and branding details of the weekend, from the color palette and patterns to the stationery, napkins and koozies,” Josie said. “I’m very particular about design and little details – I love when every piece feels intentional and cohesive, and the paper goods were a big part of where that consistent branding for the event came to life.”
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Clark’s Camp
The couple included a “Happy Place” Cocktail hour to honor the Clarks’ family cabin in Michigan. With cabin-themed snacks and a bourbon bar, it was a hit with guests!
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At the reception, the Clarks passed out hats with the Virginia tourism slogan, “Virginia is for lovers,” to all of their guests in honor of where they met.
