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As much as we love a spectacular venue or a cool historic building, we totally see why some brides prefer a more natural look – something that’s simple and organic, but really brings out the beauty of the day itself. Of course, it helps when you have a setting like the one in today’s shoot by The Nolans to build off of. Teaming up with Alee Willis, they gathered a few select props to simply enhance their enchanting little pocket of the forest in Arkansas.
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Doesn’t this spread look like it was torn straight from a storybook?
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Understated elegance… A simple braided hairstyle, a few eye-catching pieces of jewelry from the photog’s personal collection, and one pretty white dress.
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Those candles!
Thanks to the team below for a fairytale shoot.
Photographer: The Nolans / Creative Direction, Styling, & Florals: Alee Willis / Ribbon on Bouquet: Silk and Willow & Froufrou Chic / Dinnerware: Pottery Barn / Chairs: Ikea / Table: Anthropologie / Dress: Proposals Bridal Boutique in Little Rock, AR