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JOANNA SNELL JOSHUA PERRY
JULY 25, 2020 SKY TOUCH_E_PHOTOS
Love at rst sight went online for JoAnna and Joshua, who clicked a er nding each other’s Facebook Dating pro les. A er talking
online for a week, the couple met for a classic dinner date. “At the time, we laughed and said, ‘Wow, what if this is our last rst date?’” JoAnna said. “It wasn’t long a er that moment that we recognized just how realisticourjokinghadbeen.”Whenherfamilytook a trip to New York City, Joshua saw an opportunity for a special proposal. An Aubrey Hepburn fan, JoAnna dreamed of a photo shoot outside Ti any & Co. on Fi h Avenue in the style of “Breakfast at Ti any’s.” Joshua secretly ew to New York and surprised his beloved by appearing behind her on one knee while she was taking photos. A er saying yes, JoAnna began planning a traditional wedding. “It was really important to both of us that we be married in a church, since everything begins and ends with God,” JoAnna said.
THE EVENT
Pastor John Tracy performed the ceremony at Otter Creek Assembly of God in Little Rock with 200 guests in attendance. Meredith Corning of Meredith Events in Rogers served as wedding planner, and Debra Brown was the ceremony coordinator. Uplighting, white velour and a ligree backdrop provided by Central Arkansas Entertainment, which is owned by JoAnna’s father, Joe, helped create an elegant atmosphere for the wedding.
THE ATTIRE
JoAnna wowed her guests with a 25-foot- long veil handcra ed by Cassandra Lynne
of Missouri, as well as a t-and- are gown purchased from Low’s Bridal & Formal in Brinkley. Joshua stood out from his ve groomsmen in a white Egara jacket. e men wore Vera Wang tuxedos from Jos. A. Bank, and the ve bridesmaids wore dusty blue dresses from David’s Bridal.
THE DETAILS
e couple gave a nod to their engagement story at Ti any & Co. by incorporating hat boxes lled with owers, black napkins tied into bows and Ti any boxes lled with Lindor tru es into the reception, which took place at e Grandeur House in Little Rock. Vase and Vine in Clarksville handled the ower arrangements, including a showstopping oral chandelier made with fresh eucalyptus and white snapdragons.
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