Blush + Green Summer Wedding at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
A Summer Wedding at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art | Peyton + Ty’s Unforgettable day
There are weddings that feel like a party, weddings that feel like a work of art, and every now and then there are weddings that somehow manage to be both. Peyton and Ty’s summer wedding at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville was that kind of day. Inside the glass walls and beneath the warm wooden dome ceilings of one of the most iconic venues in the country, these two promised forever surrounded not only by their friends and family but also by some of the most important works of art in the world.
Their color palette of soft pinks, blush tones, and fresh greens felt like it was pulled directly from a summer garden — the perfect compliment to the museum’s modern lines and natural light. Every detail, from the towering cake by Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe to the lush florals designed by Silks a Bloom, was curated with intention by Amanda Reed Weddings. And as their photographer — and now with the addition of dynamic video clips and films captured by my friend and partner Jared right alongside me — I had the chance to capture not only how stunning it all looked, but how it all felt.
If you’re considering your own Crystal Bridges wedding, Peyton + Ty’s day is the perfect example of how world-class art and heartfelt storytelling can merge into one unforgettable experience.
The Importance of the Right Team
Crystal Bridges is breathtaking, but it’s also a complex environment. Multiple spaces, delicate timelines, museum protocols, and hundreds of moving parts mean that success depends on vendors who can work together seamlessly.
That’s why I can’t say enough about the vendor team Peyton + Ty trusted. Amanda Reed Weddings orchestrated the day with her signature calm and precision. Lightworks transformed the Great Hall with perfect lighting, Alchemy and Eventology curated rentals that elevated every space, and Lost Wax Band kept the energy alive all night.
I’ve photographed several Crystal Bridges weddings over the years, and every time I walk away with a deeper respect for how important the right team really is. If you want more detail on what it’s like behind the scenes at this museum, I wrote an entire guide about planning a Crystal Bridges wedding.
Here’s the full vendor list — because each one deserves the spotlight:
Planning + Design: Amanda Reed Weddings
Venue: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Makeup: Makeup by Boun
Hair: Beauty by Kaynahn
Photo + Films: Miles Witt Boyer Photography + Jared
Rentals: Alchemy, Eventology
Dance Floor: Center Stage
Linens: Revelry, Stradley Davidson, BBJ La Tavola, Nuage Designs
Lighting: Lightworks
Florist: Silks a Bloom
Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe
Fashion Sketches: Alisa Maxime
Ceremony Music: Cello by Austin
Reception Entertainment: Lost Wax Band
Invitations: Shindig Paperie
Shuttles: Pinnacle Car Service
Photo Booth: Booth Haus
Peyton + Ty: A Story Worth Telling
From the very beginning of the day, Peyton was calm and glowing. She has this kind of smile that isn’t rushed or performative — it’s steady, genuine, the kind of smile that makes you believe she was made for this moment. Ty matched her in a completely different way: steady, confident, magnetic. The way he held her in photos made every frame look like a movie still.
Their families are the kind you want to hug. Peyton’s parents, Betty and Rodger, radiated warmth — welcoming every guest like family and brimming with pride as they watched their daughter walk down the aisle. Ty’s family was equally incredible, engaged in every moment, celebrating with a joy that filled every room.
And then there was the wedding party — nineteen bridesmaids and groomsmen who somehow balanced elegance with nonstop energy. It was one of the largest groups I’ve photographed at Crystal Bridges, but not once did it feel chaotic. Instead, it felt like watching a community rally around two people they love deeply.
By the time guests entered the Great Hall for the reception, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a quiet evening. Hundreds of friends dressed to the nines filled the dance floor from the very first song, and the bar line stayed full all night long. Lost Wax Band drove the night with incredible live music, and the room buzzed with the kind of joy you can’t stage.
This wasn’t just a wedding — it was a celebration of two families, one community, and the beginning of a story that will be told for decades.
100 Things Every Bride Should Think About (and How the Right Vendors Solve Them All)
Planning a wedding means juggling about a hundred different decisions. (Sometimes it feels like more.) Here’s the truth: almost every single one of these things can be solved by hiring the right people, investing in the right places, and then letting them do their jobs.
Here’s a list of 100 things brides think about during planning:
Guest count
Budget allocations
Ceremony start time
Reception start time
Sunset portrait time
Rain plan
Seating chart
Invitation design
RSVP tracking
Dress alterations
Veil choice
Jewelry
Shoes (ceremony vs. reception)
Groom’s attire
Groomsmen attire
Bridesmaids dresses
Bridal party gifts
Parent gifts
Flower girl dresses
Ring bearer attire
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Reception band/DJ
Ceremony readings
Officiant selection
Vows (personal or traditional)
Programs
Guest welcome bags
Shuttle schedules
Parking for guests
Venue access times
Vendor load-in times
Vendor meals
Power access for band
Microphone setup
Lighting design
Floral design
Centerpieces
Bouquet design
Boutonnieres
Corsages
Arch or backdrop
Dance floor size
Rentals (tables/chairs)
Linens
Napkins
Place settings
Charger plates
Glassware
Flatware
Cake design
Cake flavors
Cake cutting utensils
Dessert table
Late-night snacks
Cocktail menu
Wine list
Champagne toast
Bar staffing
Bar lines (extra staff)
Guestbook style
Photo booth
Hashtag or photo sharing
Flatlay details (invitations, rings)
Photographer timeline
Videographer timeline
Hair stylist timing
Makeup artist timing
Getting ready location
Hotel room blocks
Welcome party
Rehearsal dinner
Post-wedding brunch
Ceremony rehearsal time
Marriage license
Rings
Ring cleaning
Ring bearer pillow
Unity ceremony items
Aisle runner
Seating of grandparents
Ceremony chair style
Reserved seating signs
Processional order
Recessional order
Receiving line or not
Cocktail hour layout
Dinner service (plated or buffet)
Kids meals
Dietary restrictions
Speeches/toasts order
First dance song
Father/daughter dance song
Mother/son dance song
Open dance playlist
Exit song
Exit plan (sparklers, cold sparks, confetti)
Transportation after exit
Honeymoon bags packed
Who holds the marriage license
👉 See what I mean? It’s a lot. But when you hire vendors like Amanda Reed Weddings, Silks a Bloom, Lightworks, Lost Wax, and yes — when you trust me (and Jared) with your photography and films — suddenly, the stress melts away. You get to be fully present.
Why This Wedding Matters
Peyton and Ty’s Crystal Bridges wedding was more than a timeline, more than a color palette, more than a 19-person wedding party and a packed dance floor. It was proof that with the right people, the right place, and the right vision, a wedding can feel like art itself.
And in Northwest Arkansas — with venues as dynamic as Crystal Bridges and vendor teams as talented as this one — you don’t have to settle for “good enough.” You can have the kind of day that feels effortless, looks extraordinary, and lives forever in photographs and films.
If you’re planning your wedding in Bentonville, Northwest Arkansas, or anywhere across the state, I’d love to tell your story. Because weddings like Peyton and Ty’s are why I do this work — and why I believe your wedding deserves to be remembered with the same care and artistry as the day itself.
