Natalie Thimgan & Cameron Schaefer
May 10, 2025 | Stone Chapel At Mattlane Farm In Fayetteville | Shalae Byrd Photography
Natalie and Cameron grew up just down the street from one another, but their paths didn’t cross until much later. They both attended college three hours away from home, and officially met and became friends through social events and functions. Eventually, they started dating and have been together for over seven years.
On their fifth anniversary, Cameron planned a beautiful date night for the two of them. The couple went out to a fancy restaurant and watched the sunset together, then he dropped down on one knee and asked her to marry him.
Afterward, Natalie found out her close friends were waiting and recording the entire thing! “It was really sweet to share that moment with them,” Natalie said.
Wedding Professionals We Love
Wedding dress: Something You Bridal
Florist: The Blush Dahlia
Photo Credit: Shalae Byrd Photography
More Wedding Professionals
Photography: Shalae Byrd Photography; Venue: Stone Chapel at Matt Lane; Catering: Noodles Italian Kitchen; Specialty food: Ozark Charcuterie; Drink service: Koon Saloon; Cake: Rick’s Bakery; Groom’s attire: Salbostky’s Menswear; Ceremony music: Cello by Austin; DJ: Jeremy B Turner; Rentals: Alchemy Event Rentals; Hair stylist: Blossom Beauty Arkansas; Makeup artist: Taylor Wendland Makeup; Photo booth: NWA Photobooth
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Q&A
Q: What did you love about the wedding planning process?
A: “At first, planning was overwhelming because I didn’t know yet what I wanted to do,” Natalie said. “But after lots of research, I figured out I wanted to do a bright spring wedding with lots of florals and really elegant vibes. I wanted this to feel like we were back in Europe, enjoying a nice dinner and having the best party of our lives, and that’s exactly how the night went!”
Q: What surprised you most about planning your wedding?
A: “I think I was surprised most about all the little things that need to be thought about when planning a wedding,” Natalie said. “I was really grateful for my planner, Racinda Biswell with Blessed 4 Events.”
Q: Tell us about your wedding day look!
A: “I thought my dress and hair and makeup really made the entire wedding look come together,” Natalie said. “I loved every aspect of it!”
Q: What inspired your florals?
A: “I wanted to do bright florals because I knew I wanted those to be the center of the decorating process and they were absolutely stunning,” Natalie said.
Photo Credit: Shalae Byrd Photography
European Inspiration
“I wanted to do a bright spring wedding with lots of florals and really elegant vibes,” Natalie said. “I wanted this to feel like we were back in Europe, enjoying a nice dinner and having the best party of our lives, and that’s exactly how the night went!”
Photo Credit: Shalae Byrd Photography
Reminiscing on the Best Day
Looking back on their wedding day, Natalie is floored by how intimate and perfect the whole event came together. “I am just reminded of how truly special the night was,” Natalie said. “We [became] husband and wife in front of all of our family!
