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About The Cover ON LOCATION, FLORALS + DECOR River Oak Manor, Picayune, MS PHOTOGRAPHY Rae Leytham Photography
SNOW SPECIAL EFFECTS True Value Rental HAIR + MAKEUP: Britt Crosby Beauty MANICURE Update Nail & Spa
GOWN Bliss Bridal FINE JEWELRY Kux Jewelers
MODEL: Hailey White JEA Model Management
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It’s Got a Ring to it The top engagement ring styles this season from the jewelry experts at Kux Jewelers in Laurel, Mississippi
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LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI’S LARGEST JEWELRY STORE 650 N 15th Ave Laurel, Mississippi 39440 601-428-0674 | @kuxjewelers kuxjewelers.com Family Owned Since 1965
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1. 14K White Gold 0.09ctw Diamond Semi Engagement Ring for 6.5mm Round Center; 13 Rd 0.09ctw. Love Story® Collection 2. In 14K yellow gold, this Love Story® diamond semi mount engagement ring is a sure bet for the traditional bride who wants to customize her look. 3. Reminiscent of a single blooming rosebud, this 14k white gold engagement ring from the Love Story® collection is classic and romantic. 4. Encapsulate elegance and style all in one with this 14 karat white gold Love Story® diamond engagement ring, featuring a 3/4 carat oval center, surrounded by 2 pear-shaped and 4 round diamonds. Complete the look with the matching wedding band (sold separately) 5. In 14 karat white gold, this stunning Love Story® engagement ring features a hidden halo setting with a total of 1/2 carat total weight of diamonds, and room for an 8 x 6 emerald cut diamond of your choice. 6. From the Promise Collection by Love Story®, the Sydney ring features a classic oval diamond center in 14 karat rose gold. 7. From the Promise Collection by Love Story®, the Amelie ring features a vintage inspired vine motif with 3/8 carat total weight of diamonds set in 14 karat rose gold.
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Gather at this festive bridal table styled by Dustin Castrinos, designer and proprietor of River Oak Manor. Castrinos draped the table with a holiday red runner and added lush red and green florals. At each place setting, guests find True Value Rental’s Ivory China with Gold Band and their new Gold Fade Glass Chargers. True Value Rental’s Cut Crystal “Melodia” Glassware adds sparkling detail to the table and their gold “Phoenix” Chairs provide elegant seating. 6 | NOWWeddingsMagazine.com
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(Previous Page and Following) Hailey is wearing a sequin tulle trumpet fit gown with demi cup sheer bodice, beaded lace accents and a sweetheart neckline available at Bliss Bridal. Her shimmering, cathedral-length sequined tulle veil is also available at Bliss Bridal. Hailey’s jewelry includes a Two Tone Gold (Yellow and White) 1/3ctw Diamond Fashion Pendant, Yellow Gold 3/4ctw Diamond Flexible Bangle, Yellow Gold 1 ctw Diamond Oval Link Bracelet, Yellow Gold 3ctw Diamond Clover Bracelet, Yellow Gold 1 ctw Diamond Oval Halo Wedding Set, and aYellow Gold 1/5 ctw Petite Diamond Anniversary Ring from Kux Jewelers.
Her nails by Update Nail & Spa feature a festive holiday design theme and her soft glam bridal makeup and Hollywood waves were styled by Britt Crosby Beauty. Brady is wearing the Burgundy Marbella Tuxedo with contrasting black satin peak lapels by Ike Behar, available at John’s Tuxedos & Suits and the “Rockstar” 8mm Tennessee Whiskey Ring with Guitar String and Wood from the barrels once used by Jack Daniel’s Distillery and a Men’s Seiko Essential Collection Watch from Kux Jewelers.
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To keep Hailey warm in the chilly winter temperatures, we added this chic fur wrap in vintage rose, available at I Do Bridal & Formal to her look.
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River Oak Manor, sister property to The Henry Smith House in Picayune, Mississippi, has been impeccably renovated and is ready to host elegant intimate events. The house sits on 50 acres, offering a peaceful and luxurious retreat experience.
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Castrinos’ styled this cake table under the towering Oak in the field adjacent to River Oak Manor, adding a charming crystal chandelier hanging from one of the branches.
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This 3-tier wedding cake by Katy Cake & Co. features edible gold foil detail and festive holiday floral accents.
The cake sits on True Value Rental’s Hammered Gold Cake Plateau and their Hunter Green Imperial Stripe Linen drapes the table.
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Hailey and her ballerina flower girls pose in front of River Oak Manor as special effect snow, courtesy of True Value Rental, adds to the magic of the moment. The flower girls are wearing gowns in varying styles from I Do Bridal & Formal, creating an elegant vintage look. NOWWeddingsMagazine.com | 21
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Hailey is wearing a fit and flare wedding gown (and matching jacket!) with a sweetheart neckline illusion bodice from Bliss Bridal. Embroidered lace appliqués cascade down the hips onto the stretch crepe skirt and detail the cutout chapel length train. Her jewelry includes a White Gold 1 3/4ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Wedding Set, White Gold 1/2 ctw Diamond Vintage Inspired Fashion Ring, White Gold 1/2ctw Diamond Round and Marquise Link Tennis Bracelet, White Gold 1 3/4ctw Diamond Vintage Inspired Bolo Bracelet, and a White Gold 1/3ctw Diamond Oval Halo Pendant from Kux Jewelers..
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For a dramatic pop of color, our ballerina flower girls are wearing sparkling jewel-tone gowns from In Love Bridal Studio. Brady dons a black velvet tuxedo jacket with satin lapels and an apple red bow tie from John’s Tuxedos & Suits and Hailey trades her tulle jacket for a red velvet lined cape. 24 | NOWWeddingsMagazine.com
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Brady and Hailey drive off in vintage style in this 1967 red convertible Mustang.
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1. Have yourself a Merry Little Milk Bath this holiday season, available at Lionheart Prints, $28. | lionheartprints.com 2. Bonfolk BBQ and Beer Socks available at Rome’s Tuxedos, $20. | romestuxedos.com 3. White and Silver Seed Bead “Bride” Clutch available at Bliss Bridal, $68. | beablissbride.com 4. Redfish Gulf Blue Self Bow Tie, available at John’s Tuxedos and Suits, $55. | johnstuxedos.com 5. Taylor Shaye Designs “Bride” earrings, available at Bliss Bridal, $35 | beablissbride.com 6. Italy, Jamaica & Puerto Rico Polishes by Passport Polish, $7ea. | passportpolish.com 7. Patchology Fizz the Season & The Nice List sets available at About Face Cosmetics | aboutfaceco.com 8. Buxom Personal Best Plumping Lip Kit, available at About Face Cosmetics | aboutfaceco.com 9. Pearl Fringe “Wifey” Jacket, also available in Classic Blue and Black | “Bride”, “Mrs.” or blank. Personalize above or below fringe. Available at Bliss Bridal, $212. | beablissbride.com 10. Honeycomb Design “Engaged” mug available at Bliss Bridal, $18. | beablissbride.com 11. Pewter Stag Cufflinks available at John’s Tuxedos and Suits. | johnstuxedos.com 12. 3.5” Venue Illustration Christmas Ornaments by Camellia Memories. Options include Elms Mansion, Felicity Church, Race & Religious, Il Mercato, Derbes Mansion and Hotel Peter & Paul. $30 | camelliamemories.com 13. Beautiful Bride Soy Wax Blend Candle available at Bliss Bridal, $20. | beablissbride.com
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