A Winter Wedding at The Grand at Willow Springs in Northwest Arkansas
Faith + Jaxon
The day after Faith and Jaxon got married, I got a text from Faith’s mom that stopped me in my tracks.
“Hey Miles, oh my goodness. what a weekend!!! I wanted to say thank you. thank you for your hustle, creativity, fun personality, and your hard work. You were amazing. I can't wait to see the pictures you took. You made Faith feel so special. She said you made her feel like she was your only client, the only girl in the world. So, thank you. I'm so depressed that our day has passed. It was a dream.”
That message is the heartbeat of this entire post.
Because that’s exactly how this wedding felt. Like something you wait your whole life for, and then suddenly it’s over. And you’re left wanting just a little more time.
Faith and Jaxon’s wedding at The Grand at Willow Springs wasn’t about a perfect timeline or checking boxes. It was about people. About family. About soaking in a season that moves faster than anyone is ever ready for.
The Kind of Day That Moves Too Fast
December in Northwest Arkansas has a way of slowing the world down, but this day somehow did both. It felt calm and unhurried, yet it flew by.
Faith spent the morning surrounded by her bridesmaids and her mom, tucked into The Grand as hair and makeup by Boun Vang quietly filled the space with laughter and anticipation. There wasn’t any rush energy. Just that shared knowing that something important was unfolding.
Meanwhile, Amanda Reed Weddings was doing what they do best — holding the entire day with intention. The design, the pacing, the space to breathe. Everything felt steady. Thoughtful. Human.
When Silks A Bloom arrived with florals and began transforming the room, it didn’t feel like a setup. It felt like a space becoming itself.
The Moments That Linger
There’s a moment that keeps replaying in my head.
Faith standing with her dad before the ceremony.
No words. Just a long look. A hug that said more than anything else could. Those are the moments that don’t need instruction. They just need presence.
Faith and Jaxon’s first look was the same way. Quiet. Grounded. No nerves. Just two people finally together, realizing that everything they’d been planning for was actually here.
Throughout the afternoon, it became clear that this family wasn’t trying to rush through anything. Family photos turned into conversations. Hugs lasted longer than planned. No one seemed worried about what came next.
And honestly, that’s when the best photographs happen.
A Ceremony Built on Being Present
Before the ceremony began, the officiant shared a request from Faith and Jaxon.
Phones away. Be fully here.
And everyone listened.
With Cello by Austin filling the room and music choices that felt deeply personal, Faith walked down the aisle escorted by her dad to the Theme from Lonesome Dove. There wasn’t anything performative about it. It was emotional in the quiet, steady way.
Vows were exchanged. Rings were passed through the hands of people who love them deeply. And when Faith and Jaxon were pronounced husband and wife, they walked back down the aisle smiling so big it felt contagious.
That joy carried straight into the night.
Celebration That Felt Like Family
The reception felt less like an event and more like a gathering.
Music by Manhattan filled the space as guests moved easily from cocktails to dinner. The room glowed with florals, lighting by LightWorks, and a dance floor by Alchemy that didn’t stay empty for long.
Faith and Jaxon’s first dance was intimate and unassuming. Parent dances followed, and then the floor filled with people who didn’t need encouragement to celebrate.
Later, espresso martinis showed up. Cane’s Chicken landed at exactly the right moment. And the kind of laughter you only get at the end of a really good day echoed through the room.
The night ended loud and joyful. A packed exit. A getaway car waiting. Faith and Jaxon disappearing into the night surrounded by people who love them deeply.
Why This Work Matters to Us
After I responded to Faith’s mom, thanking her and telling her how grateful I was to be a part of their family for the weekend, she sent one more message.
“And I will tell you one more thing. My husband was sitting in his recliner last night, crying real tears because the wedding was over. He felt like he didn't get to soak everything in the way he wanted to, and he said that Faith is not a Harlin anymore and that got to him. I told him once we see the photographs from you, everything will come back to him, and he can relive the day all over again.”
That’s the reason we do this.
Not just for our couples, but for their parents. For dads who love their daughters so deeply they feel the weight of time all at once. For families who want to remember not just what the day looked like, but how it felt.
Relationships like this — not only with our couples, but with their families — are what drive us forward. My hope is that these photographs bring every moment back gently and honestly, and that they allow a dad to sit quietly years from now and relive the day he gave his daughter away.
Faith and Jaxon, thank you for trusting us with something so meaningful. Your wedding was a gift.
Vendor Team
Planning + Design: Amanda Reed Weddings
Venue + Ceremony: The Grand at Willow Springs
Hair + Makeup: Boun Vang
Photography: Miles Witt Boyer
Content Creation: Love That Social
Florals: Silks A Bloom
Lighting: LightWorks
Rentals: Alchemy and Eventology
Stage: Stage King
Dance Floor: Alchemy
Catering: Catering Unlimited
Bartending: Fig & Foundry
Cake: Shelby Lynn’s
Ceremony Music: Cello by Austin
Reception Entertainment: Manhattan + Mega DJ
Invitations: Bella Figura / Shindig Paperie
Live Painter: Lucile’s Studio
Photo Booth: Booth Haus Studio
Transportation: Pinnacle Transportation
Getaway Car: NWA Roadsters
Late Night Snack: Cane’s Chicken
If you’re planning a wedding at The Grand at Willow Springs, working with Amanda Reed Weddings, or searching for a Northwest Arkansas wedding photographer, I’d love to hear your story.
