Brock is joined by Alyssa Traxon (Director of Marketing & Rentals) and Sarah Bridges (Rental Manager) with the Peel Compton Foundation to talk Bentonville’s most iconic wedding venues: Compton Gardens & Arboretum and Peel Mansion & Gardens.

We cover what couples actually want to know:

• The Compton Gardens renovation + what makes it special
• Capacity, vibe, and best fit: Compton Gardens (up to ~120) vs Peel Mansion (lower price point + indoor/outdoor options)
• Open catering policy + alcohol/bartending rules (beer/wine vs liquor)
• Best photo spots + “golden hour” recommendations
• Common planning mistakes that create wedding-day stress (and how to avoid them)
• A wild “tornado wedding” story + how the team pulled off a Plan B
• Rapid-fire wedding opinions: first look, kids invited, garter toss (cringe?), DJ vs band, charcuterie vs passed apps, and more

Want a tour? Reach them at rentals@peelcompton.org or peelcompton.org

Brock sits down with local wedding planner Patty Bogar (Bogar Wedding Co.) to talk what planners really do, why hiring one is a necessity (not a luxury), and how she stays calm in the chaos. They dive into NWA wedding trends (hello fruit décor… goodbye disco balls), real “save the day” moments (missing bouquet + a cake disaster), and rapid-fire hot takes on wedding traditions—first looks, garter tosses, buffet vs plated, donut walls, photo booths, and more. Plus: Patty teases a rebrand and her goal to plan destination weddings.

Wedding photographer Jazmin Andrade joins the IDOIQ Podcast for her first podcast ever—with her husband Miguel along for moral support—and shares how a simple point-and-shoot gift turned into a full photography business. Jazmin talks through her path from early low-budget bookings to confidently charging what she’s worth, how styled shoots and workshops helped her level up, and why she prioritizes customer experience as much as the photos themselves.

They nerd out on favorite engagement photo locations around Northwest Arkansas (hello, Crystal Bridges and Tanyard Creek) and Jasmine’s favorite venue to shoot (Horsehead Lake Lodge). Plus, they fire through a fun rapid-fire “this or that” wedding game—first looks, adults-only receptions, sparkler exits (hard pass), photo booths, ceremony timing, and whether couples should spend more on food or entertainment. If you’re planning a wedding or hiring a photographer, this episode is a practical, funny, and encouraging look at what makes wedding photos feel real—and what makes vendors unforgettable.

For More Info: https://www.jazminandrade.com/