Submit Your Wedding or Styled Shoot

WHAT CAN BE SUBMITTED: Real weddings, styled shoots, destination weddings, specialty wedding events like exceptional rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bridal showers and more (so long as it has strong editorial appeal in terms of ideas/decor/details for our readers).

WHO CAN SUBMIT: A bride/groom, photographer or any of the vendors involved with the wedding or styled shoot are able to submit. Usually, the bride/groom or photographer takes the lead and submits on behalf of the others, but that is not required so long as the submitter has permission from the photographer.

HOW TO SUBMIT:ย Please submit your photos via a link and password/download pin to a downloadable gallery โ€“ without an expiration date. Gallery links not allowing downloads or those with low resolution or watermarked images will not be considered. Dropbox albums will not be considered. Photos should already be fully edited and ready for publication at the time of submitting. There will not be time to send photos back to the photographer to touch up before publishing.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED: A variety of shots is preferable. Pre-sorting images into categories is strongly encouraged. The more photos the better (50-200 is sufficient). Arkansas Bride is most interested in dynamic images that depict the event’s unique details, for example:

  • Details!!!
  • Decor!!!
  • Personalized/themed elements!!!
  • Flowers!!!
  • Couple portraits!!!
  • Signature cuisine/cocktails
  • The food
  • Stationery/favors/signage details
  • Specialty lighting
  • Band/DJ in action
  • Striking cakes
  • Venues/atmosphere
  • Bridesmaids and/or groomsmen style
  • Memorable dancing moments (first, last, after-party fun)
  • Emotion-filled shots
  • Rings and dress details

THE DEADLINES TO SUBMIT:ย Submissions can be made year-round and will be considered for the issue closest to the time of your submission. Submission deadlines for our Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer issues vary slightly each year (typically in February/March and August/September). Email Info@ArkansasBride.comย or check our social media at that time for dates.

Legal notice:
The photographer agrees that by submitting photos to Arkansas Bride, the editorial team reserves the right to publish them in print and online without needing to gain further consent for each future use.
*Brides/grooms/non-photographer vendors: By submitting, you agree that you have rights to your photos and/or you have gained photographer approval.

@names for at least one of the newlyweds and for the photographer
Required for editorial to contact if selected
Required for editorial to contact the couple if their Real Wedding is selected; if this is a styled shoot submission, just repeat your email from above

Vendor Details

If submitting a styled shoot, please use this space to identify the person who planned and styled the shoot.
Examples: Ice cream or popsicle cart, popcorn cart, coffee cart, food trucks
Professional business only
We do not need to know brandname of the dress(es), only where the dress was purchased or borrowed from
For groom and/or groomsmen
For engagement rings and wedding bands, and any fine jewelry purchased or worn for wedding/styled shoot
Professional businesses only
Professional businesses only
Professional businesses only
List all that apply
List all companies from which rentals were utilized (photo booth, dance floor, chairs, tables, linens, etc.)
Consider any pre-wedding prep like fitness/trainers, smile enhancements, medspa treatments, lashes, airbrush tanning, etc.
List all transportation companies utilized, including getaway car, guest transportation, etc.
Please list all relevant vendors from your rehearsal dinner, including venue, planner, restaurant, caterer, bar services, florists etc.
Full names of all models used in the photo shoot; include @names as well, if able