Intimate Backyard Wedding at Fixer to Fabulous's Welcome Inn


If you haven't seen HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous: Welcome Inn, you must! The Welcome Inn is a gorgeous historical home in Rogers, Arkansas was built in the 1870's and has been remodeled into a stunning inn. The home has so many modern and unique finishes while still retaining its historical charm. Dave and Jenny Mars really knocked it out of the park with this one! This home is absolutely PERFECT for an intimate backyard wedding. And if you're having a larger wedding in the Rogers area, this makes for a perfect weekend rental for rehearsal dinners, getting ready and post-wedding brunch! The idea of a backyard wedding with a family style reception sparked after seeing the property in person. So much room for activities! I got in touch with the inn and some incredible Northwest Arkansas vendors to put together a shoot that would allow couples to visualize having their own wedding/rehearsal dinner there. With the help of the amazing vendors, we put together a look that felt romantic and modern with some vintage touches. A play on what the inn feels like as you're walking through it. The ever so talented, Flower Slinger, got creative with grapes, pears and pearls for the tablescape. DREAMY. Pretty Old Stuff provided a beautiful vintage china and goblets that complimented the florals so well. Intimate backyard weddings are in right now, and I'm telling you, this is the place to have one!! We could not get over how beautifully this came together. You'd think the property was designed for moments like this! From the chicken coop to the bourbon room to the to the wine cellar, the photo ops and spaces to entertain are endless! I can't wait to be back here again! Check out our feature of this shoot over at Arkansas Bride! If you're planning a backyard wedding or looking for a photographer that provides wedding weekend coverage, let's chat!


Vendors that made it happen

photos: Alyssa Simpson Photos // venue: The Welcome Inn // floral design: The Flower Slinger // vintage rentals + tablescape design: Pretty Old Stuff //

furniture rentals: Alchemy Event Rentals // dress: Joon Bridal // hair and makeup: Hanhelpshair // cake: The Cake Occasion

Elegant outdoor table setting with peach floral centerpiece and gold chairs at garden reception.
Elegant table setting with fresh grapes, pears, and pink carnations in white vases alongside tall white candles.
Outdoor dining table set with delicate china, pink glassware, and peach floral centerpieces.
Aerial view of an elegant table setting with peach roses, pink glassware, and patterned china plates.
Garden party table setting with peach florals, crystal glasses, and fine china against a natural backdrop.
Outdoor dining setup with wooden chairs and elegant place settings against a white house backdrop.
Fresh grapes and delicate flowers adorn an elegant white tablecloth setting with pink glassware.
Delicate white and peach floral centerpiece with fresh green grapes on crisp white linen.
Elegant outdoor dining setup with geometric wooden chairs and white table linens in front of a farmhouse.
Long dining table with bamboo chairs and peach floral arrangements set against a garden backdrop.
Outdoor wedding table with geometric wooden seating and flowing white linens in a garden setting.
Elegant table setting with peach roses and vintage china plates on cream tablecloth with delicate glassware.
Close-up of coral and white floral centerpiece with roses, dahlias and delicate greenery.
Outdoor wedding reception table with wooden chairs and floral centerpieces against a white house backdrop.
White textured wedding cake decorated with a single green leaf and fresh apples on an outdoor dining table.