Invitation Oxford - June/July 2018

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Floor Plans Starting at $232,000 Oxford’s Newest Townhome Development! Located approximately 1.7 miles to the square and approximately 1.9 miles to Ole Miss The Mill offers 3 floor plans to choose from all featuring 3 Bed 3.5 Bath condos with a main level master, granite counter tops, hardwood floors, full stainless steel appliance package and so much more! Amenities accompanying your ownership at the Mill include a resort style pool, garden terrace, lake and lush landscaping.

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Search the entire Oxford Market at www.MarkClearyOxford.com and OxfordMSHomes.net • 662.234.5621 • 1923 University Ave Oxford, MS 38655 Each office independently owned and operated. All information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and subject to change without notice.

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ON THE COVER

FEATURES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

46 Best Men

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Bondi & Bates

Grooms tailor wedding traditions to make their own manly memories.

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Devlin & Worsham

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Maloney & Douglas

52 The Mad Moxie

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Reid & Jacobs

IN THIS ISSUE

Makeup artist Madison Barker’s gallery of gorgeous body art.

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Bodenheimer & Hill

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Summer Recipes From the Staff

56 Stitches in Time

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Briscoe & Young

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Calendar

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Doty & Falls

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Shoutouts

Two Mississippi seamstresses sew heirloom attire with care and craftsmanship.

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Jordan & James

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InstaLove: Coconut Bowls

60 On Sardis Lake

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Musgrove & Brady

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In Season: Gift Baskets

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Newton & Wood

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Out and About

For a day of family fun or quiet reflection, nothing beats a boat.

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Norris & Holmes

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Recipes: Easy Gift Ideas

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Sigler & Dean

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Williams & Webb

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Woodyard & Moring

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Wright & Wilson

Wedding traditions are both ancient and ever-evolving. Bridal looks from makeup artist Madison Barker of The Mad Moxie range from stunning to ethereal. More on page 52. photographed by Madison Barker

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EVENTS 64

Relay for Life

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First Market Feast

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North MS Classic Party

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Ride and Walk for Veterans

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Double Decker Arts Festival

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Regents Spring Dinner

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Lafayette Elementary Zoo Parade

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St. John’s Drawdown

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Ole Miss Women’s Council

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Cedar Oaks Guild Spring Tea

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Juleps and Jockeys

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Roxford Spring Showcase

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summer recipes FROM THE STAFF

LUKE’S FAVORITE GRILLED PEACH SALAD

HALLIE’S WATERMELON HONEYSUCKLE SIPPER

MARY’S SUMMER ORZO SALAD

Mesclun, baby arugula or your favorite salad greens Fresh peaches (slightly underripe or firm-ripe works best) Olive oil or your favorite oil Balsamic glaze Honey-roasted or toasted sliced almonds or pecans (optional) Freshly ground pepper (pink, green, white or black)

Watermelon Fresh mint (approximately 8-10 leaves per drink) Limes (approximately 1/4 lime per drink) Ice Cathead Honeysuckle vodka

1 pound orzo, cooked al dente 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4-1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/2 small red onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped Fresh dill to taste 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/2 pound feta cheese Salt and pepper

submitted by Allison Estes, Editor in Chief

Arrange greens on salad plates and chill. Wash peaches, remove pits, and halve or cut into slices. Brush with oil and grill just long enough to put grill marks on each side, turning once.

Arrange peaches on salad greens. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Top with nuts and freshly ground pepper.

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submitted by Hallie Thomas, Creative Director

Juice the watermelon. (Use a juicer, or remove seeds, pulverize in a blender and pour through a strainer.) Muddle mint in each glass. Add freshly squeezed lime juice to taste. Fill glasses with ice. Add 3 parts watermelon juice to 1 part honeysuckle vodka. Stir and garnish with more lime and mint, if desired. This cocktail is sweet, floral, herbaceous and refreshing on a hot summer day.

submitted by Mary Moreton, Events Editor

Combine all ingredients, and chill until ready to serve. An easy “what to bring” to summer gatherings, or make-ahead summer meal.

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EDITOR IN CHIEF Allison Estes CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Emily Welly EVENTS EDITOR Mary Moreton CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Caitlin Adams Blake Alsup Rachel Ishee Michael Newsom SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Sarah McCullen

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JUNE/JULY 2018

6/7

“Atticus Finch: The Biography” Reading Historian Joseph Crespino’s book reveals exclusive details about how author Harper Lee drew inspiration for her characters and novels from her father and her Southern heritage.

5 p.m., Off Square Books squarebooks.com/event/joseph-crespino -atticus-finch

6/8-9

Experiments in Watercolor Workshop

6/1-2

Delta Jubilee Annual family festival featuring a carnival, a 5K, a step show, a motorcycle show, a fishing rodeo, a petting zoo, live music and more.

Coahoma Expo Center, Clarksdale

For all levels of experience, led by artist Debbie Myers, with a wine-and-cheese meet and greet on Friday evening and an entire day of painting on Saturday. $125 for YAC members; $140 for nonmembers Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the Powerhouse oxfordarts.com

6/13

Ray LaMontagne Concert Grammy Award-winning folk and soul artist Ray LaMontagne comes to Southaven to play from his newest album, “Part of the Light.”

Tickets $39.50-$295 7:30 p.m., BankPlus Amphitheatre at Snowden Grove, Southaven tour.raylamontagne.com

6/16

Juneteenth Celebration Sponsored by Oxford Juneteenth. A free, familyfriendly celebration of freedom, culture and community with performances by local dance groups, gospel singing, hot dogs, funnel cakes, face painting and a water slide. Since 1866, June­ teenth has commemorated the end of slavery.

3-8 p.m., Oxford Intermediate School parking lot 662-801-1782

6/1, 22; 7/13, 27

Music and Movies in Avent Park Free, family-friendly movie on a large screen, with live music before each show.

Music starts at 7:15 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m.

Oxford Park Commission, 662-232-2380

6/3, 10, 17, 24

Summer Sunset Series Concerts Free, family-friendly concerts in the Grove, sponsored by various organizations in the L-O-U community. Bring your own chairs.

6-8 p.m., the Grove visitoxfordms.com

6/28

6/5-8/1

Leap Frog’s Firecracker Bash

Kids Help Kids Summer Film Fest Favorite family movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays all summer, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting children’s hospitals throughout the mid-South.

Tickets $2; limited seating 10 a.m., Oxford Commons Cinema Grill malco.com

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6/11-15, 7/23-27 Fencing Camp

Oxford Fencers Club offers summer camp for boys and girls ages 8-14.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

662-614-0095, pljcm@olemiss.edu

Benefit for Oxford Leap Frog, a nonprofit after-school tutoring and mentoring program for at-risk first-, second- and third-graders from Oxford City and Lafayette County schools.

Music by the Soul Shockers, a silent auction, and performances by Leap Frog students.

The Lyric Oxford leapfrogdirector@gmail.com

6/28

Oxford Square Alliance Summer Fest Sidewalk sales, entertainment and free activities for kids on the Square. oxfordsquarealliance@gmail.com

7/4

Independence Day

7/9-13

Kids’ Film Camp Award-winning filmmaker Derek Brown will teach kids ages 5-17 how to write, shoot and edit their own films. Projects will be presented at the 2019 Oxford Film Festival. $75 for YAC members; $90 for nonmembers 8 a.m.-noon, the Powerhouse oxfordarts.com

7/20-22

Oxford Blues Festival A celebration to honor and preserve blues music and culture, with arts and crafts vendors and music from Mississippi native R. L. Boyce, Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, the Kimbrough Brothers, Sharde Thomas and others.

Tickets: Friday $10, Saturday and Sunday free The Grove oxfordbluesfest.com

7/21-29

National Moth Week A worldwide celebration of the wonder and beauty of moths. Become a Citizen Scientist “moth-er” and document moths in your area. nationalmothweek.org June/July 2018 | INVITATION OXFORD

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shoutouts

JUNE/JULY 2018

Literacy Bus Rolling out in June, the Literacy Bus makes its debut, visiting sites around Oxford and Lafayette County to promote and enhance summer learning. The bus provides children with books and resources to help combat the “summer slump” that results from lack of regular exposure to learning opportunities.

The program includes educational puppet shows and activities with the summer reading theme “Libraries Rock.” Local school libraries and other organizations donated books for the bus to distribute. Stops on the route include Good Food for Oxford Schools Carrot Camp, the Horizons Summer Learning Program, and The Gordon Community and Cultural Center.

Pie Fest 2018

The Literacy Bus project is a part of the Early Childhood and Reading Development Partnership, a collaboration between the Oxford and Lafayette School Districts, the City of Oxford and Lafayette County. For more information about the Literacy Bus or to donate books, contact director Suzanne Ryals at saryals@oxfordsd.org.

“Make your grandmama proud!”

Whitney Drewrey, MDE 2018 Teacher of the Year

Oxford Community Market will hold its firstever pie contest June 12 at the Old Armory Pavilion.

Prizes will be awarded in categories including Most Creative, Southern Classic, Best Kid’s Pie, and Audience Favorite.

Entrants should bring two pies to Oxford Community Market by 3 p.m.: one for judging, one for audience sampling. They must be two of the same kind of pie.

Use fresh, seasonal and local ingredients in your 100-percent homemade recipe.

Label the bottom of your pie plate with your name and phone number, and provide an accompanying card with pie name, pie recipe and your name.

Register at oxfordcommunitymarket.com.

For more information, call Betsy Chapman at 662-816-7413 or email oxcmkt@gmail.com.

Whitney Drewrey, a special education teacher at Lafayette Upper Elementary School, is the 2018 Mississippi Teacher of the Year. The award includes a $5,000 stipend and is given by the Mississippi Department of Education and the Office of Teaching and Leading to recognize exemplary teachers.

Drewrey, who has been teaching for 15 years, was a science teacher before switching paths to work with students with intellectual disabilities.

As Mississippi Teacher of the Year, she will share her expertise with others and represent the state in the National Teacher of the Year competition. Drewrey will also travel to Washington, D.C., to attend a Rose Garden recognition ceremony at the White House.

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COCONUT BOWLS written by Abby Adcock

“HANDMADE WITH LOVE, FROM PARADISE TO YOUR KITCHEN.” Coconut Bowls’ Instagram page features photos of beautiful, unusual bowls made from coconut shells, filled with gorgeous, delectablelooking smoothies and vegan cuisine.

While billions of coconuts are harvested each year for their water, oil and meat, most of the shells are discarded in landfills or burned, releasing significant amounts of unhealthy carbon dioxide and methane. Coconut Bowls upcycles organic coconut shells, turning them into eco-friendly bowls and utensils.

Founder Jake McKeon got the inspiration for the company while on vacation in Bali. He brought a suitcase full of handcrafted bowls back home with him and posted photos of them on Instagram. People from all over the world began asking for the bowls. The company now reclaims more than 10,000 discarded coconut shells every month and employs local craftspeople in ethical workshops to make the sustainable bowls and utensils.

To request product donations for prizes and auctions, email hello@coconutbowls.com.

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GIFT BASKETS written by Allison Estes

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ummer is the season for outdoor gatherings: parties, weddings, family reunions and, of course, the Fourth of July. A gift basket filled with carefully chosen goodies is a thoughtful way to show your appreciation to the host or hostess.

Depending on the occasion, you can choose a theme, like lace and silver for an engagement party; school colors for graduation; or red, white and blue for July Fourth. Or make your basket especially for the host or hostess.

Does she love to garden? Include some hand tools, seed packets or young plants, gardening gloves and a useful book or guide.

First, choose a container. Baskets and galvanized tin or painted metal buckets are sturdy and easy to repurpose. A colorful colander, bowl or cooking pot; a pretty, reusable shopping bag; and an old-fashioned peck basket are some possibilities. Discount stores, hobby shops, thrift stores, garden centers and even a

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hardware or grocery store are all good places to look — poke around and see what you find.

Next, fill your gift basket. It’s fun to search for items that match a theme or color scheme. Ask your kids to help, if they’re old enough. Here, Invitation Oxford’s intern, Abby Adcock, and food blogger Kimme Hargrove suggest some easy items to include.

FLOWERS Who doesn’t like fresh flowers? It can be an inexpensive bunch from the grocery store ready to put in a vase, or a hand-picked bouquet in a jar with a pretty ribbon around the mouth.

HERBS Attach a recipe card to a small potted herb using twine or ribbon.

NAPKINS A set of themed napkins

REFRESHING DRINKS Sangria or lemonade in a spigot jar. Write the beverage recipe on a label with a colored Sharpie and adhere it to the jar.

CUPS Colorful recyclable plastic cups, or pretty glass or plastic tumblers or stemware

ANYTHING LOCAL A jelly, a salsa, a marinade, a jar of honey

GOODIES A small box of “goodies,” homemade or from a bakery, meant for the hostess/host to enjoy AFTER the party — Kimme’s Peanut Chews on page 96 are quick and easy.

NIGHT LIGHTS Sparklers, fireworks or an outdoor candle

PASTA + SAUCE Interesting imported pasta and a jar of sauce

OLIVE OIL + BALSAMIC VINEGAR Flavored olive oil and balsamic vinegar — for example, blood orange olive oil, honey-ginger white balsamic vinegar, and a recipe for a simple salad dressing

ANYTHING HOMEMADE A small bottle of vodka + vanilla beans = homemade vanilla extract

SAUCE A jar of your favorite sauce or marinade. Turn to page 96 for Kimme’s White Barbecue Sauce and Lime Beer Marinade or Sauce.

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oey Bates and Delaney Bondi are happy to announce their engagement. The couple met at the University of Mississippi, at the Ole Miss Wesley Foundation. They are getting married June 9, 2018, in Oxford. The future Mr. and Mrs. Bates will reside in Tupelo.

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r. and Mrs. Clay Sutton Devlin of Atlanta announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jordan Elizabeth Devlin, to Robert Hayden Worsham III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayden Worsham Jr. of Corinth. Mr. Worsham proposed to Miss Devlin at Rowan Oak, home of William Faulkner, on the weekend of the 2017 Ole Miss vs. LSU football game.

Miss Devlin graduated in 2012 from Parkview Baptist High School in Baton Rouge.

She attended Louisiana State University, where she was a member of Chi Omega fraternity.

She graduated from LSU in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication. She currently works at Fitzgerald & Co. advertising agency in Atlanta.

Mr. Worsham is a 2009 graduate of Corinth High School. He received a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering in May 2014 at the University of Mississippi, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He is currently employed with Wilkinson Real Estate Advisors in Atlanta.

The couple will exchange vows on June 30 at Rayne Methodist Church in New Orleans, with the Rev. William Ray Bradford of Tupelo officiating. A reception will follow at the Audubon Tea Room. After their honeymoon, the couple will reside in Atlanta.

PARKER ELIZABETH MALONEY & ZACHARY ANDREW DOUGLAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY LINDSEY MEISENHEIMER

PHOTOGRAPHED BY TARVER REEDER

PHOTOGRAPHED BY NATALIE WOOD

JORDAN ELIZABETH DEVLIN & ROBERT HAYDEN WORSHAM III

DELANEY BONDI & JOEY BATES

ean and Angela Maloney of Oxford and Dennis and Andrea Davenport of Clinton announce the engagement of their daughter Parker Elizabeth Maloney to Zachary Andrew Douglas, son of Don and Teresa Douglas of Oxford.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mike and Cherie Maloney of Jackson and Dr. Terry Bailey and the late Mrs. Terry Bailey of Canton. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Bobby and Diann Caples of Pontotoc and Donald and Margie Douglas of Tocopola.

Parker is a 2015 graduate of Clinton High School and a rising senior at the University of Mississippi, where she is earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing and corporate relations.

Zachary is a 2015 graduate of Oxford High School. He is earning a Bachelor of Science in integrated marketing communications at the University of Mississippi.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY LISA SIDDALL

LAUREN ASHLEE REID & PATRICK CARLTON JACOBS

r. and Mrs. Lee Edward Reid III of Oxford announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Ashlee Reid to Patrick Carlton Jacobs, son of Mr. James Carlton Johnston and Ms. Ellen Ruth Jacobs of Brandon.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Robert and Patsy Astorino of Lead Hill, Arkansas; the late William Royce Austin of Joliet, Illinois; and the late Edward and Virginia Reid of Clarksdale. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Amos and Myrtle Jacobs of Pelahatchie and the late William and Dorothea Johnston of Clinton.

Miss Reid is a 2004 graduate of Oxford High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in English. She is the public relations coordinator for Trustmark in Jackson and a member of the Junior League of Jackson.

Mr. Jacobs is a 1999 graduate of East Rankin Academy. He earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance and economics from Millsaps College in 2012 and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Mississippi College in 2007. He is a Commercial Lender for Trustmark in Clinton and a member of the Jackson Rotary Club.

The couple will exchange vows on July 28, 2018, at Oxford-University United Methodist Church in Oxford, with a reception to follow at The Lyric Oxford.

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LAUREN ELIZABETH BODENHEIMER & JOSEPH CARRUTH HILL

t two o’clock on the beautiful spring afternoon of May 12, 2018, Lauren Elizabeth Bodenheimer and Joseph Carruth Hill were united in marriage at Anthony Chapel in Garvan Woodland Gardens near Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Rev. Matthew Wilson officiated at the double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Gorrell Bodenheimer of Oxford. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Byron E. Sneed of Belden and the late Mr. and Mrs. Gorrell M. Bodenheimer of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The bridegroom is the son of Ms. Cynthia Kizewski-Hill and the late Allen Hill M.D., of Little Rock, Arkansas. He is the grandson of Ms. Anna Kizewski and the late Mr. Robert Kizewski of Milwaukee,Wisconsin, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hill of West Helena, Arkansas.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a couture Ysa Makino ball gown of ivory duchess silk with handworked crystal stones and lace.

Her cathedral blusher veil of silk tulle was edged with exquisite beadwork.

The bride carried a bouquet of Sarah Bernhardt peonies, Juliet antique garden roses, Quicksand and pink O’Hara roses, and peach ranunculus.

A selection of classical nuptial music was provided by Abigail Kreie, pianist. Vocalist Abby Wilson sang “The Prayer” by Sager and Foster.

Attending the bride as matron of honor was Mrs. Scott Bowen, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Nolan Bruce, Miss Juliana Griffin, Mrs. Nathan Hill, Mrs. Matthew Horak and Miss Amanda Horas. The bridesmaids wore V-neck, sleeveless gowns of silk satin in evening mist.

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Dr. Nathan Hill, twin brother of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Martin Bodenheimer, brother of the bride; Alex Treece; Robert Wardlaw; Scott Wardlaw; and Alex Wilson. Guests were greeted

by Deanna Gerde and Zeek Wright, program attendants.

Following the ceremony, the couple and guests made a short stroll from Anthony Chapel across the lovely Garvan Woodland Gardens to the Garvan Pavilion for a reception hosted by the bride’s parents. The magnificent floral displays by Tanarah Luxe Floral throughout the pavilion enhanced the magical woodland gardens. Benjamin Martin, a natural-light photographer, captured the enchantment of the ceremony and the loveliness of the garden reception.

The bride’s cake was a delicious four-layer confection of almond, strawberry, Italian cream and lemon layers covered with an almond buttercream accented with fresh flowers in a waterfall cascade. The groom’s cake was a wonderful dark chocolate flowing with chocolate ganache and accented with chocolate-covered strawberries.

On the eve of the wedding, Cynthia Kizewski-Hill hosted an elegant seated rehearsal dinner with a roaring ’20s theme at the Ozark Bathhouse, an art gallery in downtown Hot Springs. After the delicious meal, family and close friends offered toasts and well wishes to the bride and groom.

Following a honeymoon trip to Paris and Bordeaux, France, the couple resides in Boston and Little Rock, Arkansas, where the bride is employed with Ballet Arkansas and the groom is employed by Endurance International Group.

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PHOTOGRAPHED BY LINDSEY MEISENHEIMER

LYDIA ERIN BRISCOE & COUNCIL McLARTY YOUNG

ydia Erin Briscoe and Council McLarty Young were united in marriage on March 3, 2018. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Briscoe of Como. The groom is the son of Mr. Harper Young and Ms. Mariamne Young of Oxford.

Erin and Council met and became friends during freshman orientation at the University of Mississippi. After college they began dating and were later engaged on a romantic trip in Seaside, Florida.

The wedding weekend began with a rehearsal dinner at Castle Hill Oxford given by the groom’s parents. The wedding ceremony was held in the Faulkner Room at The Jefferson

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Oxford and was officiated by the groom’s uncle, the Rev. John William Young IV. Music for the ceremony was provided by Hillmanor Harpist from Coldwater. The flowers for the wedding and reception were designed by the bride’s mother, Beverly Briscoe; Mike Redwine; and B & H Flowers and Gifts in Water Valley.

The bride’s “something old” was her grandmother’s brooch in her bouquet, and her grandmother’s Bible carried by one of three ring bearers. Her “something new” was her satin wedding gown. Her “something borrowed” was a ring bearer pillow from the matron of honor’s wedding, and for “something blue,” the bride wore a sapphire ring.

The reception was held in the Grand Hall at The Jefferson. Catering was provided

by Me and My Tearoom Catering in Stanton, Tennessee. The bride’s cake was designed by The Cakery, and the groom’s “golf bag” cake was designed by Sweet T’s Bakery. Music was provided by the New Era Band from Memphis, Tennessee. Lindsey Meisenheimer was the wedding photographer and Natalie June Productions created the wedding video.

Following a honeymoon in Kauai, Hawaii, Mr. and Mrs. Young will reside in Oxford, where Erin is the owner of Olive Juice Gifts and Council is in sales.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY DANNY K PHOTOGRAPHY

LAURA ELIZABETH DOTY & ANDREW WILLIAM FALLS

aura Elizabeth Doty and Andrew William Falls were united in marriage at 6 p.m. on September 16, 2017, at Oxford-University United Methodist Church in Oxford. The Rev. Warren C. Black and the Rev. Anne H.K. Apple officiated at the doublering ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Richard Doty of Oxford. She is the granddaughter of the late Judge and Mrs. Jackson Dalton Doty of Pontotoc and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Harold Graham Jr. of Crystal Springs.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reese Falls of Mobile, Alabama. He is

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the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Erskine Boyce Falls of Wynne, Arkansas, and Judge and Mrs. William Lee Ragland of Mobile, Alabama.

The prelude and nuptial music was provided by organist Jason Derrick, cellist Sue Gaston, violinists Robert Riggs and Selim Giray, and John Schuesselin on trumpet.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a custom Pronovias gown of ivory satin, fitted at the waist, with a bateau neckline and a crisscross design with a bow on the back, cascading into a cathedral-length train. She wore a cathedral-length veil edged in lace.

Attending the bride as maid of honor was Lauren Ashlee Reid. Bridesmaids were Martha

Ree Falls, Erin Jane Loeding, Katherine Jones Rosenblatt and Jessi Denby Wilson.

Serving the groom as best man was his father, Mr. Andrew Reese Falls. Groomsmen were Lundy Ben, John Graham Doty, William Joseph Myers and Christopher Lee Wilson.

Ushers were James Joseph Igoe, Joshua Blake McCoy, Kevin Richard Mosher and Brent Adrian Owens.

Following the wedding ceremony, a reception was held at The Lyric Oxford. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Lenora’s. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon trip in Hawaii and reside in Memphis, Tennessee.

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aroline McKay Jordan of Yazoo City and Jed Ellis James of Corinth were united in marriage at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2017, at Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. David Felker.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Albert Jordan Jr. of Yazoo City. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Katherine Jordan and the late Mr. Bernard Albert Jordan Sr. of Yazoo City, and Mrs. June Stock and the late Mr. George Ferdinand Stock Jr. of Hollandale.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Earl James of Corinth. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Baxter James of Corinth, and Mrs. Shelby Morton and the late Mr. Billy Morton of Ripley.

Nuptial music was provided by Candlelight Strings quartet. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Attending the bride were her three sisters. Elise Jordan Choate served as matron of honor, while maids of honor were Ellen Neill Jordan and Anne Eliza Jordan. The groom’s father served as best man and the groom’s brother, John Adkins James, served as groomsman. Serving as flower girl was the bride’s daughter, Anne Sellers Brumfield.

After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Ruins at Barnsley Resort. Music was provided by Big Night Dynamite.

Following a honeymoon in Italy, the couple resides in Corinth.

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MAYLEN MICHELLE MUSGROVE & RONALD SCOTT BRADY

aylen Michelle Musgrove and Ronald Scott Brady were united in holy matrimony at 6 p.m. on June 24, 2017, at Paris-Yates Chapel at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. The bride’s uncle, the Rev. Kevin Ulmer, performed the double-ring ceremony.

Maylen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Jackson of Oxford and Mr. Mark Musgrove of Laurel. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Temple of Sandersville and Mrs. Betty Musgrove and the late Mr. Leroy Musgrove of Laurel.

Ronald is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Brady of Carmichael. He is the grandson of Mrs. Shelbi Jean Carmichael and the late Mr. Alvin Burt Carmichael Sr. of Carmichael and Mrs. Neva Brady and the late Mr. Samuel R. Brady of Heidelberg, Mississippi.

Wedding guests entered and were seated to musical selections provided by organist W. Jason Derrick and soloist Brittini Hancock.

The chapel was elegantly decorated with floral

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arrangements designed by Jill Windham.

Maylen wore a Viola white duchess satin A-line wedding gown with a simple yet beautiful trailing train designed by Casablanca and a long, white veil. The gown’s illusion neckline plunged to a natural waistline, where it met a cluster of beautiful silver beading. The stunning, V-shaped illusion back was surrounded with delicate hand-sewn silver beading. Maylen carried a classic nosegay of white roses and white hydrangeas with baby’s breath, accented with pieces from her mother’s veil in keeping with the tradition of “something old.”

Maids of honor were Maylen’s sister, Kristen Mills, and longtime best friend Jessica West, both of Laurel. Bridesmaids were Ronald’s sister, Lauren Hinson of Clarksdale; Brittini Hancock of Oxford; Ashley Johnson of Petal; and Ashley Cox of Memphis, Tennessee.

Each bridesmaid wore a full-length marinenavy chiffon gown and carried a nosegay-style bouquet of white hydrangeas with baby’s breath and greenery.

Nathan Quimby of Petal and Ryan Butler of Sugarhill, both longtime friends of the groom, served as best men. Groomsmen were Maylen’s brother, Mason Musgrove of Laurel; Ronald’s brother-in-law, Vince Hinson of Clarksdale; Ronald’s cousin, Chad Carmichael of Nashville, Tennessee; Brett Coxwell of Hattiesburg; Austin Compton of Laurel; Corey Ruffin of Sardis; Blake Skipper and Todd Johnson of Petal; and Tyler Campbell and Trent Cox of Memphis. Ushers were Brent Moore of Americus, Georgia; Brian Manning of Memphis; and Michael Morgan of Houston, Texas.

Niece of the bride Ava Reese Musgrove of Laurel served as junior bride. Junior groomsmen were the bride’s nephew, Memphis Samuel Musgrove of Laurel, and the groom’s nephew, Brady Samuel Hinson of Clarksdale.

On the eve of the wedding, the parents of the groom hosted a lovely cocktail reception and rehearsal dinner at Ravine in Oxford.

Following the ceremony, the parents of the bride hosted a buffet-style reception at the

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Graduate Oxford. Upon entering the reception, guests viewed a table decorated with heirloom dishes given to Maylen and Ronald by the bride’s mother and father. Dining tables were decorated with beautiful arrangements of hydrangeas, greenery and candles. The outdoor patio was lit with candles and strings of white lighting. Pictures in memory of loved ones were placed in a special setting at the reception for guests to view.

Guests danced the night away with music

by Al Harris and the Nighttrippers. Joshua McCoy Photography of Oxford captured memories of the day, and Jill Windham of Laurel designed the arrangements and bouquets and created the dramatic ambience throughout the ceremony and the reception.

The couple honeymooned in Grenada, West Indies, and now resides in Oxford. Ronald is employed as a salesman with EI Ceramics in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Maylen will start her career as a physician assistant with Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.

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MADISON DAVIS NEWTON & ANDREW WOOD

adison Davis Newton and Andrew Wood were married July 9, 2017, at the Beach Club of Sandestin in Florida.

The bride walked down the aisle to “Take the World” by Johnny Swim. They were married by the Rev. Alan Cochet and said their vows on the beach at sunset, surrounded by their

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families. The newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a sit-down dinner overlooking the ocean followed by live music, with a fire pit and s’mores on the beach under a full moon.

Madison is the daughter of Charles Martin Jr. and Cindy Newton of Birmingham, Alabama.

Andrew is the son of Steve and Judy Wood of

Oxford. The flower girls were Allie Rose and Ruby Baquie, and Nila Vae and Pearson Cochet.

The ring bearers were Madison’s nephews, Charlie and Sawyer Newton.

Andrew works at Cannon Motors, and Madison works at Oxford Dental. The couple resides in Oxford.

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KAYLEE GRACE NORRIS & ETHAN ELLIOTT HOLMES

aylee Grace Norris and Ethan Elliott Holmes were united in marriage on May 27, 2017. Friends and family gathered for an outdoor ceremony on the grounds of Plein Air in Taylor. The Rev. Fish Robinson officiated at the double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Virgil Lee Norris Jr. of Oxford. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lee Norris Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Stafford, all of Memphis, Tennessee.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holmes of Oxford.

He is the grandson of the Rev. and Mrs. George Steward of Pontotoc and Ms. Louise Holmes and the late Mr. Buddie Holmes of Mt. Hermon, Louisiana.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Monique Lhuillier strapless gown of tulle and lace with a beaded belt. A cathedral-length veil, blue shoes and a pearl necklace that her parents gave her for her first birthday finished the bridal attire. She carried a bouquet of peonies, garden roses, anemones and eucalyptus.

Musicians Chris Watson and Ty Danielson and vocalist Abby Wilson set the tone for a beautiful worship ceremony. Scripture readings were done by Steve Shipman and Kevin Loko. A wooden cross built by the bride’s father was at the altar where the couple exchanged handwritten vows. They served each other in communion and foot-washing as their

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first service as a married couple.

Standing with the bride as maid of honor was Jessica McEachern.

Bridesmaids were Candace Mooneyham, Aliyah Herod, Lauren Sink, Rachael Weathersby, Lindsey Pettis, Anna Frances Robinson and Emma Schultz. Junior bridesmaid was Mary Margaret Shipman. Flower girls were Story and Meila Burnett.

Best men were Coleman Dixon and Joey Walden. Groomsmen were Luke Leary, Harrison Hopper, Tommy Knight, Ben Hubbard, and Graham and Landon Norris. Ring bearers were Oakley Burnett, Tanner Carr and Gavin Carr.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at The Mill, where guests enjoyed food from A&N Catering and danced to the music of G3: The Garry Goin Group of Memphis. After a funfilled night and a sparkler send-off, the couple was driven away in a 1959 Rolls-Royce. The entire event was beautifully captured by Taylor Square Photography and Lynn Productions. All floral arrangements for the wedding party, ceremony and reception were created by Amy Knotts of Bette’s Flowers, and rentals from the team at Details.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in honor of the couple at the Country Club of Oxford.

After a honeymoon trip to Jamaica, the couple resides in Oxford.

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mily Sigler and William Dean were united in holy matrimony at 5 p.m. on May 27, 2017, at Oxford-University United Methodist Church in Oxford. The Rev. Eddie Rester performed the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Wes and Gina Sigler of Batesville. The groom is the son of Ed and Elizabeth Dean of Batesville.

The bride wore an ivory lace embroidered dress, pearls given by her grandmother and an embellished fingertip veil. Affixed to her handtied posy bouquet of blush peonies and cream anemones was a sapphire pin from the bride’s mother. The sanctuary was decorated with baby’s breath aisle markers, candelabras handcrafted by the groom’s great-grandfather, and a fireplace mantel of the bride’s grandparents adorned with garland greenery and pillar candles. The chapel doors were decked with wreaths of baby’s breath and satin ribbon.

Attending the bride as maid of honor was Rebekah Dean, sister of the groom. Bridesmaids were Lenzie Crosby, Anna Lewis, Faith Roberts, and Hope Roberts. The father of the groom served as best man. Groomsmen were Colin Boone, Alex Crosby, Hunt Howell, and Alex Sigler. The bride’s niece, Tabitha Leslie, served as the flower girl, wearing a dress fashioned from an antique pillowcase and a baby’s breath crown.

Following the ceremony, the parents of the bride hosted a reception at The Jefferson Oxford catered by My Michelle’s, Sweet T’s Bakery and the Twisted Twig LLC. The bride’s buttercreamfrosted cake layered with blush peonies was served alongside the groom’s sport-themed cake.

The Faulkner room welcomed the couple as they shared their first dance to Elvis Presley’s “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You,” sung by Thomas Toole.

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On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at Grit in Taylor.

Following a Caribbean cruise honeymoon, the couple resides in Oxford. The bride will work as a public accountant, and the groom works as a football coach and teacher.

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ANNA KATHERINE WILLIAMS & WALTON BLAKE WEBB

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nna Katherine Williams and Walton Blake Webb were united in marriage Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Castle Hill in Oxford.

The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Christine Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth O. Williams Jr., all of Natchez. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Nadine Netterville Williams and the late Dr. Kenneth Ott Williams of Jackson, and Mr. Charles David Beaver and the late Mrs. Paulette Beaver of Jackson.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Webb of Oxford. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Aven and the late Mr. and Mrs. Sid Webb.

The bride’s gown featured hand-beaded Alençon lace, a bateau neckline and long sleeves.

The bride wore her mother’s cathedral-length veil of rimmed Alençon lace and silk ribbons.

She carried a cascading bouquet of Dendrobium orchids, peonies, ranunculus, Vendela roses, Escimo roses, Majolica white spray roses, hydrangeas, and Hypericum berries with the stems wrapped in ribbon and a hand-embroidered lace handkerchief that belonged to her maternal great-grandmother. She wore pearl earrings that were a graduation gift from her maternal grandmother.

Serving as maid of honor was Christi Morgan. Bridesmaids were Anna’s sisters Virginia Williams and Margaret Williams, cousin Ann Regan Barlow, Lindsey England, Amanda Hargrove, Lauren Manning and Emily Suber. The bride’s niece, Audrey Kirby, served as flower girl. Haley Porter read the scripture.

The groom’s father, James Webb, was best man. Groomsmen were his brother, Blair Webb, Jay Scott, Gary Churchill, Turner Barnes, Christopher Suber, Hugh Brown and Beau Farmer. Ushers were Matthew Babb, Michael Pennington and Beau Martin.

Following the outdoor ceremony, a reception was held at Castle Hill. The couple left the reception in a shower of snow flurries and sparklers.

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CATHERINE DANE WOODYARD & JEFFERSON RANCE MORING

atherine Dane Woodyard and Jefferson Rance Moring were united in marriage at 6 p.m. July 8, 2018, at 320 Guest Ranch in Big Sky, Montana. The ceremony was performed by Ed Hartman from First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Mississippi.

The bride is the daughter of JoAnne Oliver and Gary Wright of Oxford and Howard Woodyard of Little Rock, Arkansas. She is the granddaughter of Martha and Joe Oliver and Howard Woodyard Sr. and the late Catharine Woodyard.

The groom is the son of Brenda Moring of Headland, Alabama, and Jill and Randy Moring of Shorterville, Alabama. He is the

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grandson of Dora and Jefferson Moring and the late Phillip and Francis Davis.

Attending was maid of honor Anna Woodyard and bridesmaids Carter Griffin, Morgan Jones, Edgin Levy, Brittany Montgomery, Andrea Staten and Sallyward Woodyard. The best man was Will Vaigneur, and groomsmen included Kyle Nye, Patrick Woodyard, Andy Wright and Kip Wright.

The bride was escorted by her stepsons, Mac and Tanner Moring, to the song “On Eagle’s Wings,” played on instrumental guitar by a lifelong family friend, Dr. Jimmie McDaniel. The weddings guests all sang “Jesus Loves Me” in unison while the bride and

groom were at the altar.

Wedding guests enjoyed a truly wonderful fun-filled trip to Montana to celebrate the marriage.

Most guests arrived several days early and took advantage of the numerous outdoor activities and enjoyed the majestic beauty of Big Sky and its surrounding areas.

The couple took a late honeymoon and spent two weeks in Iceland. They reside in Charleston, where Catherine is executive director of the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center at Tallahatchie General Hospital. Rance is general manager of several hunting properties in Mississippi, Montana and Oregon.

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KELSEY LYNNE WRIGHT & JOSHUA HUNTER WILSON

elsey Lynne Wright and Joshua Hunter Wilson were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. on October 7, 2017, at Oak Hill Stables Bed and Breakfast in Oxford. The Rev. James Lewis officiated.

Kelsey is the daughter of Clay and Sandra Wright of Southaven. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Parker of Tremont and Mary Jo Wright and the late Reuben Wright of Southaven.

Hunter is the son of Tony and Desiree Wilson of Oxford. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Whitten of Oxford and Mrs. Maxine Wilson of Clarksdale.

Wedding guests entered and were seated to musical selections. The prelude and nuptial music were performed by guitarists and vocalists Jimmy and Josh Green, and guitarist and soloist Brennan Black.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory Stella York gown. The ivory fit-and-flare silhouette featured a high neckline of crystal beading and an illusion back with crystal buttons. The bride carried a bouquet of eucalyptus and white and pink roses, tied with ivory ribbon. Her hair and makeup were done by Allison Ginn of Southaven.

Attending the bride as maid of honor was Lauren McKenzie of Southaven. Bridesmaids were Shelby Nelson and Stephanie Hodges of Southaven; Christin Peterson of Ackerman; and Danielle Vanderlei of Vermillion, South Dakota.

Blake Wilson of Oxford, brother of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Justin Zampella of Water Valley, Brennan Black and

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Eric Hawley of Oxford and Brad LaPoint of Bunkee, Louisiana. Ushers were Brandon Wright and Cory Wright of Memphis, Tennessee, and Tyler Wright and Matthew Mitchell of Hernando.

The reception that followed was full of meaningful touches that revealed glimpses into Hunter and Kelsey’s lives. They filled it with details that had value to them and their families, and the couple’s love of music was evident throughout the night. Guests enjoyed music by 2 Man Trio of Southaven and danced beneath a canopy of lights provided

by Magnolia Rental of Oxford. The couple shared their first dance to the song “When the Stars Go Blue” by Ryan Adams, sung by soloist Brennan Black. Guests enjoyed a selection of southern foods.

Banana pudding, a southern classic, was the groom’s choice in lieu of cake. The bride’s cake was three-tiered with traditional vanilla, chocolate and peanut butter layers made by Lisa Williams of Memphis. Guests also dressed up in a photo booth in a vintage Volkswagen Minibus provided

by Tin Can Photos of Oxford.

As a thank-you to their guests, Hunter and Kelsey gave everyone homemade pickles and guitar picks to show their unique personalities. At the end of the evening, they exited under a wave of sparklers into a 1950 Chevrolet restored by the bride’s father.

Leigha Green of Hernando was the wedding coordinator. Christen Jones Photography captured memories of the evening. Judith Miller and April Baker designed the beautiful floral arrangements.

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ðBest Menñ Grooms tailor wedding traditions to make their own manly memories. written by Michael Newsom

S

ay the word “wedding,” and what comes to mind? Flowers, food, music, dancing and, of course, radiant brides draped in elegant, flowing white gowns. Many nuptial traditions involve the bride and her attendants, but let’s not forget the other half of the wedding party: the groom and his buddies.

Men also embrace the days leading up to a new union by creating their own unique and special customs, such as buying each other interesting, non­traditional gifts and plan outings together that go beyond the cliché wild bachelor parties.

ðMason Pavatte grew up with baseball in his blood. So when it was time to plan his wedding, he wanted to incorporate the sport into his big day. Mason’s father and best 46 INVITATION OXFORD | June/July 2018

man, Allen Pavatte, is the head baseball coach at Madison-Ridgeland Academy. He called in a favor so Mason and his groomsmen, many of whom were former teammates, could take the field on the wedding day for batting practice.

“I thought that for a fun activity before the wedding we could hit somewhere,” Mason said. “My dad made a few phone calls, and Oxford High was gracious enough to let us hit in their facility.”

The practice, which also included Mason’s brothers, Reece Pavatte and Jake Ross Pavatte, happened before Mason and Erin Robertson Pavatte’s wedding at Plein Air in Taylor on March 10.

“Me and my buddies were hitting like we were teammates again,” Mason said. “And the coolest part about it was the same man who has

thrown me batting practice my entire life was throwing batting practice to me on the day of my wedding.”

ðDavid Huckaby and his wife, Tori,

of Oxford, got married March 17 in a ceremony in Hayden, Alabama. David’s brother Daniel was the best man, and Daniel’s 4-year-old son Eli was the ring bearer. David wanted a mixture of traditional and nontraditional events on his groomsmen’s itinerary. The reason for that was simple: One of the groomsmen, Aidan Drewery, was only 11 years old. Aidan is the son of a long-time family friend, and having him in the middle of it all was important to the groom.

“It’s cool to build a friendship with someone you’ve known since they were born,” David said. “[Aidan’s] got an awesome personality and

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Mason Pavatte (top left) made his wedding day special with a prenuptial batting practice. The baseball-loving buddies are (top right, left to right) Tony Pavatte, Jake Ross Pavatte, Steven Cummings, Cayleb Paxton, Ty Michelotti, Mason Pavatte, Reece Pavatte, William Robertson, John Phillip Beard, Richard Robertson and Allen Pavatte.

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is wise beyond his years. When I was choosing groomsmen, there wasn’t a way I couldn’t pick Aidan. He’s always ready to get in the car and go, and the weekend of the wedding, he was by my side everywhere I went. He was at breakfast early and was ready to go at a moment’s notice.

It was great to have him there.”

David passed on rowdy bachelor party traditions, opting instead for fun, kid-friendly events so Aidan could be included. The guys headed to Memphis, Tennessee, for a hockey game, a visit to an escape room and burgers at Huey’s followed by dessert at Baskin-Robbins.

“There were no crazy stories or anything, just a good time,” David said. “It was awesome to get to spend time with them all together.”

The Huckaby brothers love donuts, so they opted to serve them to guests in lieu of a groom’s cake. Gifts for the groomsmen included Yeti mugs, cigars and bright-yellow Bob Ross “happy trees” socks, which they modeled in photos.

“I ran across the socks one day and knew we had to rock them at the wedding,” David said. “I mean, happy day, happy little trees — they go hand in hand!”

They had planned to serve Champagne but left it in the freezer for too long, causing

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Top, left to right: Daniel Huckaby, Bradley Jenkins, Aiden Drewery, Chris Jenkins, David Huckaby, Deshone Thompson and Blake Rall. Above: The Huckaby groomsmen model their matching Bob Ross “happy trees” socks.

the bottles to freeze and spew everywhere when they were opened. And the day of the wedding, while setting up lawn games, an Alabama gully-washer drenched the guys but didn’t dampen their spirits. The group is very closeknit, which made for a laid-back environment and helped them roll with the punches when things didn’t go as planned.

“As we have gotten older and started

families, we don’t see each other as much as we used to,” David said. “So [being with the guys] reliving old stories and laughing was an added bonus to an already fun weekend. The men I had with me are the ones that challenge me in my faith, in my relationships and in any other area in which I need to be challenged.

I’m lucky to have at least one friend as good as these guys are, but I have seven.”

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At Jeremy Thompson’s wedding, friends and family were all best men. Top, left to right: Cory Washington, Brandon Johnson, Ralph Dunham, Jermaine Thompson, Jeremy Thompson, Crandall Cavitt, Kendetric Jones, Cameron Jenkins and Joshua Brown. Above left: Brothers Jermaine and Jeremy. Above right: Alison and Jeremy.

ðJeremy Thompson and his wife,

Alison, wanted a Southern-chic wedding with as little fuss as possible. Jeremy didn’t have designated groomsmen or a best man on his big day.

He simply surrounded himself with the men in his life who were important to him. There were no tuxes to buy either, which took away the stress of planning and enduring fittings.

Instead, the guys had color palettes of blues, browns and pinks to help them coordinate their attire.

“We wanted our friends and family to enjoy our wedding without the hassle of tuxedo fittings, elaborate trips or feeling obligated to

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cater to us,” Jeremy said. “It was a simple, stressfree wedding with lots of Southern elegance.”

There was another good reason for the lack of groomsmen: Jeremy simply couldn’t choose a best man or designated groomsmen among the men in his life.

“All of the guys are very important to me — my big brother and my best, I mean BEST, friends from college — so there was a lot of history and a lot of love,” he said. “Those guys are really like my brothers. Not having a named set of groomsmen allowed each brother to support me in his own way.

“There was no hierarchy, no specific roles,

and we all had a better time because of that.

I knew exactly what to expect from each guy.

Each of them knew why they were there and why they were necessary in my life.”

The men spent the morning of the big day washing their cars together, then went out for brunch followed by a prewedding photo shoot.

Afterward, they went bowling together.

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æ Mad Moxie Makeup artist Madison Barker has created a gallery of gorgeous paintings on her clients’ bodies. written by Caitlin Adams photographed by Madison Barker and Holly Clay

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rt has been an integral part of Madison “Madi” Barker’s life since she was a little girl. Barker, an Oxford resident, spent many weekends in her childhood frequenting art festivals with her mother, art teacher Holly Clay.

“I remember getting off from school and going to her classroom,” Barker said. “I was always around art and encouraged to do whatever I wanted creatively.”

But it wasn’t until Barker, now 21, was in the 10th grade at Oxford High School that she found her true creative outlet: makeup and body paint. At the time, Barker had difficulty communicating with classmates and was misdiagnosed with dyslexia.

“I had a hard time in school relating to my peers,” she said. “I was anxious. School was a struggle.”

Years later, Barker learned she did not

have dyslexia but rather Asperger’s syndrome, which affects social skills. But as a teenager in the halls of OHS, Barker simply knew that finding common ground with those around her did not come easy. That year, she tapped into eye shadow and lipstick to bridge the gap and entered a makeup competition.

Barker’s penchant for bold colors and statement-making themes was an immediate hit among her peers. Classmates with whom she had never spoken suddenly had a reason to approach her.

“Everybody started coming up to me and saying, ‘Oh my gosh, I love your artwork. Can I model for you?’” she said. “I finally felt like I could converse with my peers. It opened a whole other dialogue.”

What started as a way to express herself quickly morphed into a career. Barker left OHS

during her junior year, opting for a GED rather than a traditional diploma. She studied cosmetology at Northwest Mississippi Community College with the goal of becoming a licensed cosmetologist, a calculated step in her career.

The additional certification, which lay makeup artists don’t have, gives Barker credentials for work with models and on film sets.

“It means you can pluck somebody’s eyebrows without having them sign a consent form,” she said. “It’s a better experience for everyone.”

For three years Barker worked in salons, saving her earnings to open a space of her own. She recently left the salon environment and works as a freelancer out of her home in a spare bedroom/makeshift studio that she dubs her “creative domain.” Barker offers an array of salon services, including hair, makeup, nails,

Barker’s portfolio, The Mad Moxie, showcases a number of looks she has created, from fantasy to theme to glamour. Above: A “Hunger Games”-inspired look. Opposite: (top row, left to right) “I Am ...” “Candy Shop.” “Mad Hatter.” (center) “Mermaid.” (bottom row, left to right) “Queen of Hearts.” “Goddess.” “Faith.”

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and body and face paint. Her clients run the gamut, from brides on their wedding day to sorority members on bid day. She meets clients through salons, photo shoots, movie sets and word-of-mouth and even works with classmates she once struggled to engage with.

While the salon services pay the bills, Barker’s true passion lies elsewhere. When she’s not seeing clients, she invests in her brand portfolio, The Mad Moxie.

“That’s where I have free rein to do more, to get more creative,” she said.

Barker creates flamboyant and stunning impressions with elaborate body paint. False eyelashes, mermaid scales and hand-painted butterflies are just a few of the elements she has incorporated into her work. But a deeper

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message lies beneath the vivid colors. The name of her brand is derived from meaningful aspects of Barker’s life. “Mad” is both part of her name and an acronym for her tagline, “Making A Difference.” And “Moxie,” as Barker sees it, is something “different and unusual, an off-thebeaten-path type of thing.” With the collection of work in her portfolio, she aims to tell not only “different” stories but also stories of hope, inner beauty and growth.

“Each image I produce has a different message behind it, whether it be social anxiety or depression,” Barker said. “It helps me work through my emotions and show others what I am feeling through art.”

Barker finds inspiration in song lyrics, current events and her moods. If she’s sad,

she leans toward flowers; if she’s anxious, she gravitates toward aqua blues and butterflies.

“It’s just whatever I’m feeling at that moment,” she said. “It helps me express myself.”

Barker continues to train and build her portfolio through intensive workshops, often traveling to Los Angeles to learn from the best in the industry. She has traded makeup tricks with Mario Dedivanovic, a makeup artist for Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry, and Ve Neill, whose costume makeup can be seen in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Beetlejuice” and “Edward Scissorhands.”

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“It’s so important to work with professionals and make connections with others in the industry,” she said. “I show them my portfolio and get their responses.”

Barker plans to offer more services, and she is interested in learning tattooing. It will require more training, but for her, it’s the logical next step.

“It’s a more permanent form of body paint,” she said. “I definitely like that.”

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–Stitches in Time — Two experienced Mississippi seamstresses sew heirloom attire with care and craftsmanship. written by Rachel Ishee

T the most important dress a woman will he wedding dress. Some might say it’s

wear in her life. It’s many a bride’s dream since childhood and has even become the subject of hit television shows and movies. With the wedding industry as big as it has ever been, a few small-town seamstresses are still creating stunning, one-of-a-kind dresses and wedding attire the way it was done decades ago, by hand.

Christeen Shivers has been sewing since her mother taught her how to make her own dress in the fourth grade. Back then, it was more of a necessity than a hobby.

“I think that we are all born with some talents, and I do not have a lot, but sewing was always one of them,” Shivers said.

Sewing continues to be a huge part of her life. Now in her 80s, Shivers still sews

nearly every day. She’s often called upon by family members to sew special occasion attire for both children and adults. This spring, she sewed matching Easter outfits for her 12 greatgrandchildren.

“Mainly I do children’s clothing now,” she said. “Seeing the children in the beautiful little clothes is always lovely.”

Although she loves making clothing for her entire family, Shivers says that one of her proudest moments was making her granddaughter’s wedding dress with the help of her own daughter and the bride.

“The three of us worked together on the design and altogether I would say that it took about three days,” Shivers said. “You just want it to live up to all of the hopes and dreams of the bride.”

The talented seamstress has also made bridesmaid dresses, along with wedding attire for children. Her designs have stood the test of time: Several of her wedding pieces have been passed down for two generations.

Besides sewing for her family, Shivers has had some local celebrity clients, including former mayor of Oxford Pat Lamar, and her work has caught the attention of at least one big-name designer.

“I’ve had clothes in high places, you could say,” Shivers said. “I made many of Pat Lamar’s clothes. I made two total wardrobes for her when she went to the Republican inauguration.

“I made clothes for a customer from the Delta when they redid the Statue of Liberty, and [the client was] invited to ride with Edward Kennedy,” Shivers added. “At the opening, they

Above left and center: The wedding dress Christeen Shivers made for her granddaughter, Mary Chris Moore. Above right: The mother of the bride in another Shivers-made dress.

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had a flotilla of boats, so I made her wardrobe for that.”

Another client was traveling to Italy, where she would be honored at an extravagant dinner.

She asked Shivers to design a garment of beaded and embroidered fabric for the occasion.

“It was gorgeous. I designed and made her a top for [the event],” Shivers said. “When she was seated, the host came around to introduce them to their partner, and hers was Giorgio Armani.

“After I heard that, I said, ‘Oh, Susan, did you give him my card?’ and she just said, ‘No, but he was very complimentary.’

“My favorite part about sewing is the creativity part,” Shivers said. “It’s hard work, but it’s still relaxing. It’s just what I was meant to do.”

Top row, left to right: Christeen Shivers. A baby dress made for a grandchild. Shivers at work. Center row, left to right: A wedding dress made by Shivers for her daughter, Susan. Shivers with her late husband and grandchildren in 1992. Bottom: Shivers with 11 of her 12 great-grandchildren in matching Easter outfits sewn by Shivers.

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Dalso been sewing for most of her life. eanna Lee Harper of Greenville has

For Harper, what began as a basic skill became a hobby and eventually a successful career as a seamstress.

“I’m one of five kids, so my mother did a lot of sewing for us,” Harper said. “When I got big enough in about sixth grade, if she was sewing for me, I was required to help her, and I just never stopped sewing from that point on.”

About 25 years ago she became interested in augmenting her already considerable skills by learning how to sew heirloom pieces for children. She had seen other children wearing the intricate gowns and wanted to make them for her own children.

For years, she made these delicate vintage works of art for her two children. But she had

never sewn for others until about eight years ago. People started to notice Harper’s work for her grandchildren via Facebook, and her business quickly took off as more and more people heard about her talent.

Recently, Harper designed and handembroidered a flower girl dress for a wedding.

Although making a child’s gown might seem less intimidating than tailoring an entire wedding dress, Harper said that it was one of the most time-consuming and challenging pieces she has ever worked on.

“That gown really took things up a notch for me because there was so much handembroidery,” Harper said. “And we were taking a pattern that was originally designed as a christening gown, and we turned it into something for a little girl.”

In total, it took her about 2½ weeks to complete the gown from start to finish. About half of that time was spent embroidering.

“It was a lot of hand-embroidery, so it was a challenge,” Harper said. “It took me between 80 and 90 hours to do the hand-embroidery.

At one point I was doing embroidery all day every day.”

Besides making children’s gowns, Harper also makes wedding veils and gowns and does alterations, which she really enjoys. She said that there’s nothing quite like the look on a bride’s face when she tries on her perfectly fitted wedding dress for the first time.

“To start with a bride who has a gown that she loves, but it doesn’t fit, and to make it fit and wind up with the actual look that she was hoping for is the absolute best,” Harper said.

Top left and center: Some of Deanna Harper’s heirloom children’s dresses. Above left: Augusta Cassada Irvine in her mother’s wedding dress, which Harper altered to fit her. Above right: Harper’s sister-in-law wearing a wedding dress and veil Harper altered and embellished with beads.

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Top to bottom: Deanna Harper. A sketch for an heirloom gown. A finished bonnet.

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For family fun or quiet reflection, nothing beats a boat. written by Blake Alsup photographed by Joe Worthem

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ardis Lake is known to most Mississippians for fishing and camping, but boating is also a popular activity for locals on the lake.

Both the lower lake and the larger upper lake offer plenty of room for sailing or motoring.

Sardis Lake Marina has 140 slips, with boat and sports equipment rentals, and seasonal dining with sunset views and live music at a newly renovated restaurant.

Macey Edmondson and her husband, Gray, own two sailboats. They keep their 24-foot Hunter 240 named La Dolce Vita at Sardis and their 41-foot Hunter 410 named Sea Dragon on the coast at Gulfport.

Macey grew up on the Gulf Coast and was no stranger to sailing, but when her two sons,

Mason and Charles, ages 8 and 10, attended the Blackjack Sailing camp at Sardis, it inspired the family to begin sailing together.

After taking a few classes themselves in Gulfport, the couple purchased the Hunter 240 about two years ago.

“It’s been great,” Macey said. “We can camp on it. We’ll take it out and spend the night on it out at the lake, and it is so much fun. You can wake up at 6 o’clock in the morning and go paddleboarding, drink your coffee and watch the sunrise. It’s fantastic.”

Although the direction of the wind is a bit unpredictable and can shift several times throughout the day, the 32,000-acre upper lake is so large that a boat can sail for hours

without having to turn around.

“It’s fun because you just don’t think of any place to sail here [in north Mississippi],” Macey said. “There’s plenty of space. There are actually several people out there that have sailboats, so when it’s a nice windy day, you can find all of the sailors out there going out for a quick sail.”

One of Macey’s favorite memories is a night spent with her husband sailing while Sardis Lake was illuminated by a full moon.

“You could see all of the stars. There was a cool wind, and we had some fish that we grilled,” Macey said. “The wind was very consistent, which is unusual for Sardis, and so we got to cook, eat dinner and just sail under a full moon. It was incredible.”

Sailboat owner Macey Edmondson recommends sailing for anyone who gets the chance. She says the quality time gained with her husband and sons outside and relaxing while sailing makes the time and money spent well worth it. Above: The Edmondsons aboard La Dolce Vita at Sardis Lake.

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Billy Chadwick has enjoyed sailing on Sardis for years, but recently restored a 1963 Lyman Runabout powerboat that he also takes out on the lake. Originally manufactured in Sandusky, Ohio, the 21-foot wooden inboard was in Canton when it was damaged by a tree that fell on it during a hurricane a few years ago. Chadwick acquired the boat, named Grace, in September 2016 and spent about four months restoring it alongside Jeff Stone and Bobby Ingram.

“The boat is a classic,” he said. “When you step on [it], you just feel like you have entered another era. It was a lot of fun [to restore].”

The boat had already been out on Sardis a few times before Chadwick took it on its first

road trip, which was a special one for him. Last August, he made his way to Center Hill Lake near Nashville with his wife and two other couples to view the total solar eclipse.

“It was magic to be able to be out on the middle of the lake,” Chadwick said. “And the way that the total eclipse unfolded, it was like a 360-degree sunset.”

Chadwick goes boating on Sardis often. It’s not unusual for him to be on the lake a couple of times a week when the weather is nice. With many anglers preferring to try their luck in the nooks and crannies around the edges of the lake, the inner area is wide open for boaters.

“The thing I love about it is that it is never crowded,” Chadwick said. “It’s really nice to go

out and stay out and watch the sunset. You take a picnic out, and you just can’t beat it. Sardis is really and truly a beautiful spot. It’s a really natural setting.”

Like the Edmondsons, Dave Woolworth and his wife, Amy King, have found sailing to be a time for family bonding. Woolworth and King own two catamarans, sailboats with twin hulls that sit parallel with a trampoline mesh that stretches across.

A few years ago on his birthday, a friend of Woolworth’s gifted him a 14-foot turbo Coleman Hobie Cat named Disco Volante II. Woolworth had previously borrowed the boat a few times and believes it was manufactured in the 1970s.

Billy and Julie Chadwick have been sailing for years, but Billy recently acquired a damaged 1963 Lyman Runabout powerboat and restored it. “It was a lot of fun restoring [the Grace] and sharpening my woodworking skills and becoming a professional sander,” he said.

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“I had taken it out a few times, but I really took it out in earnest then,” Woolworth said.

The couple have four children — Jack and Jaden, both 15, Raina, 17, and Riley, 18 — and three dogs. About a year and a half ago, they realized they had outgrown the Hobie Cat and decided to purchase a larger boat.

They settled on a 16-foot Hobie Getaway named Dogamaran, which is similar to the Hobie Cat, but the hulls are taller and made of plastic, the trampoline is stretched all the way from the bow to the stern, and there are raised seats on the sides. They bought the boat in Nevada, and its maiden voyage was on Little

Washoe Lake near Reno, but once at home they began taking it out on Sardis Lake.

They usually put the boat in at Coontown Landing because it’s closest to Oxford and because they enjoy the mix of fishermen, pontoon boats, kayakers and college students they encounter there. Woolworth and King say sailing is one way they and their teenage children disconnect from the stresses of everyday life and get closer to nature.

“The phones generally have to go away because it’s a wet sail,” Woolworth said. “They go down below into a little container, or there are times we don’t even bring them at all, and

that sort of disconnects you from all that. In this day and age, it seems like that’s a pretty nice thing to have, just to be outside.”

While out on the lake, the family spends time kayaking, swimming or doing backflips off the side of the boat. But there’s also plenty of time to relax and just appreciate the fish jumping or the ducks and ospreys flying by.

“You get out there, and it’s so gorgeous you’re like, ‘Are we really in Mississippi now?’

It’s so beautiful,” King said. “Whatever you’re doing that day, once you get out on the lake you can just leave it behind. It puts you in a good state of mind.”

With its 420-acre lower lake and its 32,000-acre upper lake, Sardis Lake offers plenty of wide-open space for sailing, powerboats or just a peaceful paddle.

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The NOLA-influenced menu includes Mississippi catfish, Gulf shrimp, traditional and veggie burgers, and salads. Open ThursdaySunday, with live music on Friday and Saturday nights and a full bar, Rafters has plenty of space to relax, listen to music and enjoy the scenery.

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RELAY FOR LIFE

The Ole Miss chapter of Colleges Against Cancer hosted Relay For Life April 20 at the Old Armory Pavilion. Relay For Life is the world’s largest fundraising cancer event. Proceeds will benefit the new Hope Lodge under construction in Jackson. photographed by Jessica Richardson

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FIRST MARKET FEAST

First Market Feast was held April 17 at the Old Armory Pavilion to benefit Oxford Community Market. The farm-to-table dinner was prepared by local chefs Vishwesh Bhatt, Corbin Evans, Joel Miller, Nick Reppond, Heath Johnson and John Stokes with ingredients from local market vendors. photographed by Megan Wolfe

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NORTH MS GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORS PARTY

Oxford Country Club hosted a sponsors party on April 21 in conjunction with the North Mississippi Classic. The Web.com Tour event included 56 players who competed for a $550,000 purse. photographed by Megan Wolfe

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RIDE AND WALK FOR VETERANS

The Ride and Walk for Veterans was held April 21 at Locals Restaurant and Bar. The event included an antique car and motorcycle poker run, door prizes, a silent auction and a raffle. Proceeds will benefit veterans in Oxford and Lafayette Counties. photographed by Megan Wolfe

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August and Matthew Gray with Sarah Kate Purvis and Molly Malloy

Larry Harris with Kay and Alvis Lewis

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DOUBLE DECKER ARTS FESTIVAL

The 23rd annual festival was held April 27-28 on the Square. The event included food and art vendors, live music, Double Decker bus tours and a 5K spring run. photographed by Jessica Richardson

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William McKinney, Andrew McIntyre, Eryn McCarthy, Ray Brown, Rosa Salas and Ashton Keen

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Picasio Thompson and Johnathan Brasfield

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Les and Ginger Newsom with Liza Sorgenfrei

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REGENTS SPRING DINNER Regents School of Oxford held its spring fundraiser dinner on April 12 at First Baptist Church. More than 200 guests attended the seated dinner and program celebrating the school. photographed by Jessica Richardson

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ZOO PARADE

Lafayette Elementary School held its kindergarten Zoo Parade May 3. Students dressed as their favorite zoo animal, presented a report and marched around the school campus. photographed by Olivia Barrow

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ST. JOHN’S DRAWDOWN

St. John’s Catholic Church held its annual fundraiser May 5 at the Oxford Conference Center. The event featured a $10,000 drawdown, a silent auction and live music by the band Almost Famous. photographed by Jessica Richardson

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OLE MISS WOMEN’S COUNCIL AWARDS

The eighth annual Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy Legacy Award dinner was held April 14 at the South End Zone Club at VaughtHemingway Stadium. Jerry “Doc” Hollingsworth was the 2018 award recipient. photographed by Jessica Richardson

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Cedar Oaks Guild held its annual Spring Tea on May 5. The seated tea service included food, live cello music by Elinor Purdon and home tours. photographed by Amanda Cody

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JULEPS AND JOCKEYS

United Way of Oxford hosted the second annual Kentucky Derby party May 5 at Oak Hill Stables.

The event included Southern cuisine, mint juleps, a silent auction and a live viewing of the race. photographed by Amanda Cody

David Poss and Tracie Russell

Betty Parham and Jennifer Sayle

Tammy and Matt Parham

Jayde and Rebecca Tisbury

Katie Campbell and Sarah Cervantes

Kurt and Kelly Brummett

Brenda Slayden and Mariamne Young

Leighton and Robert Mason

Karen and Dennis Morris

Matt and Cheryl Mossberg

Commercial Property

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Two commercial development pads ready to build at the end of University Office Park. 17,000 sq. ft. of two-story buildings can be built here. 103 asphalt parking spots are already there. Zoned Professional Business, these two lots are viewed by more than 30,000 motorists daily from the Highway 6 Bypass. MLS# 139669 • $1,200,000 662-234-9868

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1310 University Ave. • Oxford, MS 38655

An independently owned & operated office of Crye-Leike Franchises, Inc. All information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.

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ROXFORD UNIVERSITY SPRING SHOWCASE

Roxford University held its Spring Showcase May 10 at the Lyric. Students of the music school performed a variety of songs for friends and family. photographed by Megan Wolfe

Cameron and Emma Autenreith

Elsie James and Tucker Bridgers with Tad Wilkes

Cindy and Lauren Niemeyer

Tyler Huertas, Jefferson Davis and Joseph Palacios

Captain Alexander, Silas Caldwell and Everett Van Every with Max and Jack Hill

Amaris and Rex Harsin

Alice Wilkes and Jack Bridgers

Bear and Nycole Horn

Murphy Smith, Nick Spiller and Eric Deaton

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CHIEF CLARENCE WILLIAMS RETIREMENT CELEBRATION

Anthony Bonner, Larry Bettis and Sammie Woodall

Venessar and Clarence Williams

Corey Williams, Jason Keller, Austin Dennis and Terry Whitehead

GLORIA MCEWEN BURGESS BOOK SIGNING

Shelia Howard-Baker and Sarah Baker

Bonnie McEwen Lacy and Lois Brown

Annie R. McEwen, Robert Blackmon and Gloria McEwen Burgess

RECORD STORE DAY

Mark Adcock, Ed Foose and Ethan Dilley

BRUSHSTROKES FOR BRAMLETT

Jack Fitzpatrick, Angie Rankin, Molly McMillin and Brent Goodman

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MEDICAL

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Brad Camp Consultant/Agent

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BROOKDALE YARDSALE FUNDRAISER

Kadijah Wynn and Nell Land

Dave Cherry, Molly Kathryn Barber and Laura Cox

Kylon Carothers and Jeanette Huggins

OXFORD PRIDE PARADE

Teri Wolfenbarger and Jennifer Rose

Pat Miller and Gail Stratton

WYATT WATERS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

Jackie Jones and Gay Graeber

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Phillis Lewis, Todd Shaffer and Tanesha Jackson

Jaime Harker and Yasmeen Abdo

HUNT MARKETING GRAND OPENING

Carlyle and Nancy Vincent with Wyatt Waters

Amy and Parker Honeycutt

Ed Maxwell and Will Hunt

COMING SOON...

THE CHILDREN’S COVER CONTEST

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more information. The contest will take place in June. We look forward to seeing your submissions.

AUGUST 2012

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The winning contestant will receive a prize package, a professional photography session and will be featured on the cover of Invitation Oxford’s August back-to-school issue.

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recipes

EASY GIFT IDEAS recipes by Kimme Hargrove

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ummer is the time to fire up the grill and celebrate with family and friends. Here are two versatile and delicious sauces plus an easy dessert you can make for guests or tuck into a host or hostess gift basket.

White Barbecue Sauce 11/2 cups mayonnaise 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Creole or whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon paprika Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in refrigerator in a Mason jar or other airtight container.

Brush on grilled chicken, fish or pork just before it’s done. Use as a dipping sauce for fries or homemade potato chips, or instead of the same old creamy salad dressing.

Lime Beer Marinade or Sauce 1 (12-ounce) lime-flavored beer 1 lime, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or red chili sauce) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder For a marinade, combine all ingredients in a 1-gallon ziplock plastic bag. Add chicken halves or pieces or pork tenderloin, seal and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, turning the bag over every so often.

For a sauce, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until thickened. Brush on grilled chicken or pork, drizzle over pulled pork, or use as a sandwich sauce.

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Peanut Chews 1 cup sugar 1 cup corn syrup 12 ounces crunchy peanut butter 6 cups cornflakes In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring sugar and corn syrup to a low boil;

cook just until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter.

Pour cereal into a large bowl. Add peanut butter mixture, and stir until mixed.

Quickly drop large spoonfuls onto waxed paper to form tall mounds. Allow to cool.

Store in an airtight container layered with waxed paper.

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