McCrory native Cindle Crawford was selling raffle tickets as a volunteer at a friend’s Delta Waterfowl banquet when she ran into her future husband Ryan Meyer of San Diego. “After his dad talked to me for a while, he decided I needed to meet his son,” recalled Cindle. “There was an instant connection, and after I drew his name twice to win shotguns later in the night, he asked for my number!”

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HOW THEY SAVED
The bride bought her guest book, picture frames for the groom’s table, flower girl basket and ring bearer pillow at Hobby Lobby — all at half-off. “No matter what your budget is, the bottom line really adds up,” she said. “Using vendors that you completely trust really helps too!”

HOW THEY CUSTOMIZED
Tipton & Hurst florist Chris Norwood created a flower-covered tablecloth for the cake table using a mix of real and silk flowers. “It turned out to be one of my favorite parts of the décor,” Cindle said. In lieu of favors, the couple made a donation to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in honor of their guests.

SACRED MEMORY
“Growing up, my grandmother always read to me from her old tattered Bible. There has always been something about it that I loved. I decided that I wanted our preacher to perform the wedding using that Bible. After a scripture reading, the preacher said my grandma wanted me to have it. It was a complete surprise, and of course, I cried.”

THE DETAILS

  • Photographer: MLITTLEPHOTOGRAPHY
  • Videographer: Reel Deal Productions, Conway
  • Planner: Larry West, Little Rock
  • Florist: Tipton & Hurst, Little Rock
  • Rentals: Confetti’s Party Rental & TrendStyle Events, Little Rock
  • Lighting: Bylites, Little Rock
  • Cakes: TracyCakes, Little Rock
  • Band: The Rockets, Little Rock
  • Ceremony music: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Little Rock
  • Stationery: By Invitation Only, Little Rock
  • Napkins & signs: B&B Solutions, Little Rock
  • Bride/bridesmaids attire: Low’s Bridal & Formal, Brinkley
  • Groom/groomsmen attire: Paul Morrell Formalwear, Little Rock
  • Jeweler: Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, Little Rock
  • Hair: Joel's, Little Rock
  • Makeup: B. Barnett, Little Rock
  • Honeymoon: Peacock Travel Group, Memphis