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Measuring in at just under 1 mile from campus, 800 Park includes luxury features like gas fireplaces, 10 foot ceilings and heart pine floors. Professionally designed, each of the 4 floor plans are one level and have private screened in porches overlooking Pat Lamar Park and Davidson Creek. There is also a pet park that will be exclusive to the 800 Park owners. The 800 Park development has plans to include some specialty retail shops, as well.
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2504 Capital Street 71 CR 141
403 Timber Lane
1225 Beanland
305 Keri Cove
2623 West Oxford Loop
• 2 Oversized Courtyards •5 BR/4.5 Bath on 6.3 acres •Outside Kitchen •In-ground saltwater pool •Upgrades throughout •White oak hardwood floors
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Lot 46 Highlands Circle
199 CR 371
Fantastic 3 acre lot at The Highlands On the water! $225,000
Great Craftsman style home located on 10 acres just 15 minutes from the Ole Miss Campus.
Spring, a time for renewal, new life.... why not welcome the season in a new home! Hwy 334 Enjoy the changing seasons with this picturesque property within the City Schools! It is almost impossible to find 100 acres this close in to town! $495,950
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401 Bickerstaff #4
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4Bed/3.5Bath Attention to all details! This charming home has everything you want with maintenance-free living.
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Cross Creek
Southern style charming condo JUST OFF CAMPUS! Each of the 3 bedrooms has a private bath. You will love the front and back porches! $259,000
6 County Road 376
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One of Oxford’s best kept secrets! Very conveniently located and several great new plans to be built to your liking.
424 Turnberry Court
most only have the chance to experience while on vacation! Just a short distance into town! $489,000
908 Highpointe 4Bed/4Bath Great deal in Highpointe! This condo is in great condition and features 3 bedrooms with 3 baths.
612 Centerpointe
4Bed/4.5Bath Beautiful Craftsman style home in popular Northpointe Subdivision. Inviting fireplace with exposed brick and open entertaining plan.
Exclusive Turnberry Court is the location of this Wellsgate gorgeous New Orleans style masterpiece! $1,075,000
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401 Bickerstaff #10 3Bed/3Bath You will not get closer to the Ole Miss campus in such a well planned condominium!
13 CR (Levee Road) 3Bed/1.5Bath Charming cottage located on a tree covered lot with a convenient location. Great investment property!
708 Ridgewood Manor
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300 Winner’s Circle
4Bed/3.5Bath Steeplechase is the location of this soon to be constructed dream home.
4 Bed/ 2.5 Bath Southern charm at it’s best! Close to parks, schools, and downtown!
313 Fox hollow cove
4Bed/3Bath Taylor-Greene is the location for this well-planned home. So many great features!
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Prestige! Gorgeous Madison Square condo just off the historic square. Every upgrade you can imagine! $895,000
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LOCATION, HISTORY, CLASS, QUALITY Words cannot describe this elegant home currently being renovated with all of today’s upper end finishes! $1,295,000
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1510 Jefferson
A piece of paradise literally right off wood Cove 18007 Country Splendid home on a quiet the square. Gorgeous renovated cul-de-sac home in with Wellsgate!Oasis This home has a pool, beautiful kitchen! Everything you want! backyard. $949,000
810 Brentwood Cove
Mature Crepe Myrtles line the entrance to this private estate home complete with a pool!
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IN THIS ISSUE JUNE/JULY 2015
JUNE/JULY 2015
FEATURES 57 Sealed with Love P. Press Papers offers a variety of customized paper products, including stationery, party supplies and wedding invitations.
62 Harmony in Honolulu COVER PHOTOGRAPHED BY DANNY K PHOTOGRAPHY
Prenya Rajendran and Sameer Tapryal gathered with their loved ones in Hawaii for a week-long wedding celebration.
104 Food for Thought With an initiative to support farms within the state, the Mississippi Sustainable Agriculture Network is helping supply more locally sourced food to the community.
109 Ripe for the Picking Summer is a time for eating fresh food, so grab a bucket and head to these nearby farms to get produce straight from the source.
EVENTS 73 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 95 96
Legacy Awards Law School Charity Ball Rebel Man Triathlon Master Gardeners Lecture Jammin’ for Justice Rebel Road Trip Gospel Choir Showcase St. John’s Drawdown Mint Julep Party Relay for Life Double Decker Festival Yokna Sculpture Trail
DEPARTMENTS
50 Happily Ever After
Joey Lauren Adams and Brian Vilim embraced the thunderstorm that made their outdoor Southern wedding even more memorable for the couple and their family and friends.
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Letter From the Publisher What’s Happening Community Corner In Season: Tomatoes Out and About I Am Oxford: Teresa Adams
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96 ANNOUNCEMENTS 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 26 28 32 34 38 40 42 44 46
Bailey & Pepper Cox & Smith Ely & Cato Perry & Phillips Pittman & Booker Street & Thigpen Zeleskey & Hooper Cain & Wright Clay & Crowell Clawson & Lapane Gaines & Wages Green & Assink Jackson & Lynch Stuckey & Hudspeth Walker & Wilkinson Williams & Lehman June/July 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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the publisher
LETTER FROM
PUBLISHER Rachel Malone West EDITOR Phil West MANAGING EDITOR Sonia Thompson ASSOCIATE EDITOR Lena Anderson ART DIRECTOR Hallie M. Thomas
PHOTOGRAPHED BY DANNY K PHOTOGRAPHY
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Emily R. Suber STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Worthem ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Cindy Semmes ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Alise M. Emerson, Sheena Hagemann, Leigh Lowery, Lynn McElreath, Mary Moreton, Moni Simpson DESIGNERS Rebecca Bailey, Zach Fields, Courtney Sims
Prenya Rajendran and Sameer Tapryal were married last spring in Honolulu.
J
ust before my 4th birthday, my mother underwent scoliosis surgery. After the operation, she was in a full body cast for seven months. With my father working fulltime during her recovery, I spent many days with my grandparents and a few babysitters who became lifelong friends. Chris and Sheila were my two favorite sitters. To this day, they are still close family friends. When I was 10, Sheila was married. Growing up, I saw that Sheila’s customs were different than my own. I learned a lot from her during my childhood and I respected her family traditions. It was decided that Sheila would marry a man, Kerit, from Zimbabwe. She and her older sister would be married on the same day and at the same location in a traditional Indian wedding. My family would attend and participate. The week of the wedding festivities came, and it was a huge celebration. From one party to the next, it was a memory of a lifetime, not only for them, but for me, too – two brides, two grooms, two marriages for an entire week with hundreds of people.
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As we prepared for our wedding issue, I happened upon some photos by Oxford-based photographer Danny Klimetz. The images reminded me of my experience when I was 10. Memories flooded back about Sheila’s wedding. And although I didn’t know the bride and groom in Danny’s photos, I knew their wedding was special. And indeed it was. On page 60, meet bride Prenya Rajendran and groom Sameer Tapryal. Their wedding last spring in Honolulu was exceptionally beautiful, and we are excited to share it with you. Prenya’s parents live in Oxford, and she loves returning home with her new husband to visit them. Each bride and groom featured in this issue has a different and meaningful story to share. While the actual wedding day may pass too quickly, the traditions and memories newlyweds make with their friends and family will last forever.
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Melanie Addington, Lanie Anderson, Meaghin Burke, Julie Cantrell, Melanie Crownover, Daniel Doyle, Emily Welly CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Leslie Brooks, Elizabeth Evans, Caroline Beffa Franks, Paul Gandy, Ann-Marie Herod, Danny Klimetz, Anissa Munoz, Jessica Richardson OFFICE MANAGER Hollie Hilliard COPY EDITOR Kate Johnson DISTRIBUTION Donald Courtney, Brian Hilliard ADVERTISING INFORMATION (662) 701-8070 ads@invitationoxford.com MAIN OFFICE (662) 234-4008 To subscribe to one year (10 issues) of Invitation Oxford, send payment of $50 to: P.O. Box 776, Oxford, MS 38655 or visit invitationoxford.com to pay online. To request a photographer at your event, to obtain a copy of an event photo or to purchase an announcement, email Emily at emilysuber.invitationoxford@gmail.com.
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what’s happening June and July
A sampling of important, fun and interesting events in our area. For more events, visit invitationoxford.com.
FA U L K N E R
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Department of Archives & Special Collections, J.D. Williams Library, The University of Mississippi / Photos by Robert Jordan/University Communications
2015
The University of Mississippi
Faulkner & Yoknapatawpha Conference
7 PM
Oxford, Mississippi, July 19–23, 2015 The University of Mississippi announces the Forty-Second Annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference. The conference is sponsored by the Department of English and the Center for the Study of Southern Culture and coordinated by the Office of Outreach and Continuing Education.
JUNE 7 BLACK WATER TRIO (ACOUSTIC)
JUNE 21 JAKE XERXES FUSSELL (FOLK/AMERICANA)
PRESENTED BY UM MUSEUM
PRESENTED BY THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOUTHERN CULTURE
JUNE 14 THE valleymen (CLASSIC R&B/SOUL ROCKABILLY)
JUNE 28 BRYAN HAYES
Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber Economic Development Foundation
For more information: Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference, Office of Outreach and Continuing Education, Post Office Box 1848, The University of Mississippi. University, MS 38677-1848. Telephone: 662-915-7283. Fax: 662-915-5138. Internet: www.outreach.olemiss.edu/events/faulkner
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INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SUMMER FUN
PRESENTED BY UM student activities association
also sponsored by: Yoknapatawpha Arts Council • Visit Oxford • Ole Miss Student Union Communiversity-Division of Outreach • University and Public Events • University Communications
CONCERTS AND ART June 7, 14, 21 and 28 Summer Sunset Series The University of Mississippi Museum hosts a free concert every Sunday in June. June 7, Black Water Trio (acoustic) June 14, the Valleymen (classic R&B/soul rockabilly) June 21, Jake Xerxes Fussell (folk/Americana) June 28, Bryan Hayes (blues) All concerts 7-9 p.m., the Grove
June 12 and 26; July 10 and 26 Movies and Music at Avent Park
June 4
June 19-23
Chamber of Commerce Diamond Jubilee
Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference
The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 75th anniversary with a luncheon and blacktie gala. Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Oxford Conference Center, $25 Gala, 6 p.m., the ballroom at Castle Hill, $75 Contact Pam Swain at pam@oxfordms.com, olcc75th.com
The Faulkner and Print Culture conference gathers writers, teachers and students for lectures and discussions. outreach.olemiss.edu/events/faulkner
June 6
A 5K race to benefit Special Olympics Mississippi. 7:30 a.m., University of Mississippi Law School Race director Will Cook: 662-934-0751, racesonline.com
Splash-N-Dash 5K Race Members of the Oxford MS Runners group host the second annual Splash-N-Dash charity run. Instead of registration fees, new and used children’s books will be collected for More Than A Meal. Registration 6:30 a.m., race 8 a.m. Preregister at oxfordmsrunners.com.
Oxford Park Commission sets up a movie screen for free, family-friendly movies, with live music before each show. June 12: Monsters University June 26: How to Train Your Dragon 2 July 10: Night at the Museum 2 July 24: Despicable Me 2 Music starts at 7:15 p.m., movies start at 8 p.m.
June 9
June 23 and July 28
June 13
Oxford Art Crawl A free art crawl on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Locations include the Powerhouse, Southside Gallery, the University of Mississippi Museum and Gallery 130 in Meek Hall. Start at any location and hop on the Double Decker bus to get to your next location. 6-8 p.m., oxfordarts.com
June 26-27 North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic An annual outdoor music festival featuring the North Mississippi Allstars, the Kenny Brown Band and others. Corner of Highway 7 and Highway 310 in Waterford, Miss., nmshillcountrypicnic.com
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Ron Borne Reading Oxford-based writer Ron Borne reads from his new book Troutmouth: The Two Careers of Hugh Clegg (University of Mississippi Press). 5 p.m., Off Square Books, squarebooks.com
June 20 Run in the Sun 5K Race
June 27-28 Two-Person Golf Scramble A two-day, two-person golf tournament benefiting the L.O.U. Ole Miss Club scholarship endowment. Contact Gant Boone at gantboone@gmail.com. Ole Miss Golf Course, olemissalumni.com/events
July 3-4 L.O.U. Independence Day Celebrations
The annual Juneteenth celebration includes live music, children’s activities, free hot dogs and more. The event is a celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation. 3-7 p.m., Martin Luther King Drive Call 662-380-1110, or visit Oxford Juneteenth on Facebook.
July 3: 7 p.m., Leap Frog’s Firecracker Bash at the Lyric July 4: 7:30 a.m., Stars & Stripes on the Square 5K race to benefit the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society 9:30 a.m. Children’s parade on the Square 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. PMQ magazine’s “Slice of Americana Pizza Competition” at the Powerhouse 4 p.m.-nightfall: Children’s activities and music in the Grove 6 p.m. Ceremony in the Grove honoring local service men and women 9 p.m. Fireworks at Oxford-University Stadium. Stadium seats $2; no coolers. Gates open at 7:30 p.m.
June 18
July 21
Juneteenth Celebration
Amy Sara Carroll Reading University of Mississippi summer poet in residence Amy Sara Carroll reads from her book Fannie + Freddie: The Sentimentality of Post-9/11 Pornography (just released in paperback, Fordham University Press). 5 p.m., Off Square Books, squarebooks.com
Ace Atkins Reading Oxford-based crime novelist Ace Atkins reads from The Redeemers (G.P. Putnam’s Sons), the newest book in his Quinn Colson series. 5 p.m., Off Square Books, squarebooks.com
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COMMUNITY Dress in red, white and blue and head to the Square on July 3 to celebrate Independence Day and give back to the community.
The third annual Firecracker Bash, benefiting Leap Frog of Oxford, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lyric. All proceeds will go directly back to the program, which partners at-risk Oxford and Lafayette County students with academic tutors and mentors (read more about Leap Frog and its director, Teresa Adams, on page 112). This year’s fundraiser includes music by the Bouffants, food provided by local restaurants, Yalobusha Brewery beer (bottomless cups available for purchase) and a silent auction. Mr. and Mrs. America – a distinction awarded to the couple who raises the most money for Leap Frog prior to the bash – will also be crowned that night. Last year’s event raised more than $17,000 for the program, helping to purchase educational supplies and exercise equipment. This year’s proceeds will help fund Leap Frog’s second annual summer camp, held in August. Tickets are $25 and can be bought at the door on July 3 or at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church prior to the event. Visit theleapfrog program.org for more information.
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IN SEASON
Tomatoes WRITTEN BY Daniel Doyle PHOTOGRAPHED BY Joe Worthem
Canebrake Farm tomatoes, produce and pastured eggs are available at the Oxford City Market on Tuesdays, the Mid-Town Farmers Market on Saturdays, or directly from the farm.
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hen warm weather arrives, most Mississippians crave tomatoes, the South’s star summer crop. Whether green, purple, orange, yellow or the iconic red – fresh, locally grown tomatoes are readily available at farmers markets beginning in June. At Canebrake Farm in Oxford, Monica and Charlie Dawson produce many heirloom varieties, from customer favorites like ‘Cherokee Purple,’ ‘Yellow Pear’ and ‘Red Brandywine’ to their personal preference, ‘Pink Berkeley Tie Dye.’ “This tomato has the best flavor,” Charlie Dawson said of the pink tie-dye. “It is not too sweet or acidic, but balanced just right. They are the best slicing tomatoes around.” The Dawsons grow much of the food their family of five consumes, sharing the bounty with the greater Oxford community at local farmers markets and through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) memberships, a service that offers seasonal produce for sale directly from local farmers throughout the growing season. Wanting to feed their own family, friends and CSA members with the highest-quality, healthiest food they can produce also affects how the Dawsons choose to farm. By using permaculture practices, a system of growing food that mimics natural patterns, the Dawsons pay close attention to the health of their soil. They do not use synthetic pesticides or artificial fertilizers, instead choosing natural methods of pest control while using compost and manure from their own chickens. All their beds are prepared by hand and fall on contour to catch and store more rainwater. They are gradually moving toward a no-till method meant to allow the natural microbial life in the soil to flourish and feed the plants. The Dawsons say not only is this method better for the environment, but it also makes their produce nutritious and flavorful. “When Monica and I first met, the thing we both instantly recognized and loved about each other was our passion for good food, especially homegrown produce,” Charlie said. The Dawsons also like incorporating their tomatoes into home-cooked meals. Many of Monica’s favorite recipes were inspired by her Filipino roots. “Food is the center of Filipino culture, and the flavors just knock you out,” Charlie said.
Fried Eggs with Garlic Fried Rice and Filipino Tomato Relish
Fish Sarciado (Fish with Sauce) over Rice
TOMATO RELISH (pictured above) 2 large tomatoes, diced 2 Tablespoons minced onion 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup vinegar
1 pound fresh fish fillet (any white, flaky fish) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon juice ¼ cup olive oil 5 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup minced onion 1 large tomato, diced 2 eggs ¼ cup water Soy sauce or fish sauce to taste Cooked rice Scallions for garnish
Mix together tomatoes, onion and garlic. Add soy sauce and vinegar. Stir, and set aside. GARLIC FRIED RICE 3 Tablespoons olive oil 5 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups cooked rice 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon soy sauce 2 eggs Heat olive oil in large skillet or wok. Add garlic, and sauté until it begins to brown. Add cooked rice, and stir until rice is hot. Add sesame oil and soy sauce, and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat. In a different pan, fry eggs. Add tomato relish to rice. Serve with fried eggs on top.
Season fish with salt and lemon juice, and let sit for 20 minutes. In a large skillet, fry fish in olive oil over medium-high heat until light brown on both sides. Remove from pan, and let cool and drain on a paper towel. In a different skillet, sauté garlic and onion until onion is translucent. Add tomato, and cook until soft. Add eggs, and stir to scramble. Add water and fish sauce or soy sauce to taste. Simmer until slightly thickened. Add fried fish to sauce, and cook for 2 minutes. Serve over cooked rice. Garnish with scallions, if desired. June/July 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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r. and Mrs. Randy Bailey of Brandon, Miss., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca Dale Bailey, to Nathaniel Cole Pepper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Owen Pepper of Benton, Miss. The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Pearl High School and a 2012 graduate of Delta State University with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. While at Delta State, Becca was a member of the Kappa Epsilon chapter of the Phi Mu sorority. She is employed with Invitation Oxford as an ad designer. The prospective bridegroom graduated from Manchester Academy in 2003 and from Delta State University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Nathan was a member of the Delta Beta chapter of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. The couple has tentatively set June 18, 2016, as the date for exchanging their vows.
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MARY KATHERINE PERRY
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LAURA KATHERINE ELY
r. and Mrs. James Raymond Cox of Oxford are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Lauren Cox, to John Lawson Smith, son of Mrs. Susan Nickle Smith of Oxford and Mr. William Perry Smith of Pope, Miss. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Marjorie Jennings Cox of Wesson, Miss., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Wilfred Cox of Clarksdale, Miss. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Sue Arender Smith of Pope; the late John William Smith of Pope; Mrs. Carolyn Robinson Nickle of Batesville, Miss.; and the late William Leonard Nickle of Batesville. Miss Cox is a graduate of Northwest Community College with a degree in cosmetology. She is employed at Epicure Day Spa in Oxford. Mr. Smith graduated in 2014 from the University of Mississippi, where he majored in human resource management. The couple will exchange vows Oct. 17, 2015, at Woodson Ridge Farms, with reception to follow.
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r. and Mrs. James Michael Ely of Oxford announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Katherine, to Chase Tobin Cato, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Cato of Brentwood, Tenn. Miss Ely is a 2011 summa cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She was an active member of Delta Gamma. In 2012, she earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Mississippi. Miss Ely is a secondgrade teacher in Brentwood. Mr. Cato is a 2010 graduate of Lipscomb University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history education. In 2014, he earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Lipscomb University. Mr. Cato is a teacher and coach in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The couple will exchange vows in July in Nashville.
r. and Mrs. Armas John Jaskey Jr. of Wilmington, N.C., and Mr. and Mrs. David Miles Perry Sr. of Goldsboro, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Katherine Perry to Forrest Charles Phillips III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Charles Phillips Jr. of Hattiesburg, Miss. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, N.C., and is a graduate of the University of Mississippi. She owns Katherine Beck Gifts in Oxford. Miss Perry is the granddaughter of Mrs. Bruce Leo Cornelius and the late Mr. Cornelius of Raleigh and the late Ms. Doris Hinnant Perry and the late Mr. Arthur Lee Perry, both of Goldsboro. The groom is a graduate of Presbyterian Christian School in Hattiesburg and is a graduate of the University of Mississippi. He is employed by Elliot Data Systems of Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Phillips is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Willis Rath of Wiggins, Miss., and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Charles Phillips Sr. of Hattiesburg. The wedding will be held at 6 p.m. on June 13, 2015, at the University of Mississippi Lyceum in Oxford.
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DECARLOS O’BYRAN BOOKER
PEYTON SCOT THIGPEN
THADDEUS KANE HOOPER
r. Danny Coleman of Mantee, Miss., and Ms. Carolina Pittman of Calhoun City, Miss., are pleased to announce the wedding of their daughter, Shquiouna LaCarol Pittman, to DeCarlos O’Byran Booker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos (Mary Jo) Booker of Coffeeville, Miss. The bride is the granddaughter of Ms. Pauline Pittman of Calhoun City and the late Mr. Joe Thompson Coleman and Mrs. Della Mae Coleman of Mantee. Ms. Pittman graduated from Calhoun City High School in 2006. She attended Holmes Community College, where she studied medical office technology. Ms. Pittman has been employed at Caterpillar for the past five years. The groom is the grandson of Ms. Nellie Jean Johnson from Milwaukee and Mrs. Lucy Mae Roland from Chicago. Mr. Booker graduated from Coffeeville High School in 2001. He attended Mississippi Valley State University where he studied computer information technology. Mr. Booker is a supervisor at Winchester Ammunition. The couple will exchange vows July 11, 2015, at the Apostolic Sanctuary of Praise Temple of Jesus Christ, 786 Highway 7 North in Abbeville, Miss.
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MARY ALEXANDER STREET
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SHQUIOUNA LACAROL PITTMAN
r. and Mrs. G. Martin Street Jr. of Jackson, Miss., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Alexander Street, to Peyton Scot Thigpen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scot A. Thigpen of Jackson. Miss Street is a 2008 graduate of Oxford High School and a 2012 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy leadership. At Ole Miss, she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority and selected for membership in Lambda Sigma, Mortar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. In her sophomore year, she was elected as Associated Student Body Treasurer, and in her senior year, she was elected a Campus Favorite and Miss Ole Miss. She is a teacher in the Indianola School District through Teach for America. Mr. Thigpen is a 2009 graduate of Jackson Academy and a 2013 cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism. While at Ole Miss, he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, served as vice president of the Interfraternity Council and was selected for membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He is a teacher in the Humphreys County School District through Teach for America. The couple will be married July 11, 2015, at St. James Episcopal Church in Jackson.
r. and Mrs. Louis Collins Zeleskey of Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Annie Collins Zeleskey, to Thaddeus Kane Hooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Brooks Hooper of Meridian, Miss. Both Miss Zeleskey and Mr. Hooper are graduates of the University of Mississippi. Thad proposed the week of Christmas while vacationing at the family’s home in Vail, Colo. The couple will exchange vows Aug. 15, 2015, at the Zeleskeys’ home on South Lamar Boulevard. Annie and Thad will reside in Oxford, where she runs The Z Bed & Breakfast and he works with Tommy Morgan Realty.
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TERI NICOLE CAIN
eri Nicole Cain and Neal Sheffield Wright were united in marriage at 6 p.m. on March 21, 2015. The ceremony was held in the historic Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Vardaman, Miss. The ceremony was officiated by Brother Benny Hill. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Dean Cain of Banner, Miss. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cain of Banner and the late Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Hardin of Reid, Miss. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Price Wright of Pittsboro, Miss. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Sheffield of Pittsboro and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wright of Big Creek, Miss. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a beautiful ivory gown encrusted with crystals, sequins and seed pearls over Alenรงon lace. The fit-and-flare silhouetted gown was adorned with a beaded belt. A corset back complemented the
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gown, which extended into a chapel-length train. Her headpiece was a rhinestone tiara with a cathedral-length layer of illusion. Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Brooke Cain. Bridesmaids were Celeste Hardin, Emily Hicks, Mallory Pace, Megan McCormick and Dianna Shibest. Each wore a full-length, one-shoulder, luxe chiffon dress in azalea with a brooch detail at the shoulder and a side split. Jordyn Shibest served as junior bridesmaid, and Adalee Hardin served as flower girl. Attending the groom as best man was his brother, Mike Wright. Groomsmen were Jon Hardin, Cody Weeks, Jordan Collins, Wesley Ball, Marshall Bailey and Justin Wade. JJ Shibest served as junior groomsman, and Parker Hicks served as ring bearer. Wedding attendants were MaKayla McCormick, Avery Larson, Ann-Claire Mullin, Jessica Hardin and Anna Beth Cates. Matthew Cates served as usher. Mrs. Linda Ward served as pianist, Mrs. Tina Barkley
served as soloist, and Ms. Laura Claire Moore served as violinist. Ronald Reynolds with Mac and Company directed the ceremony. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted an outdoor reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morris in Reid. Guests enjoyed dinner prepared by Endville Bakery of Tupelo, Miss., and danced the night away to the Blue Silk Band from Memphis. The bride’s and groom’s cakes were provided by Endville Bakery. Photographer Toni Mask captured the special moments of the day. The wedding ceremony and reception flowers were created by Mark McAlister with Mac and Company. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in honor of the bride and groom at the Methodist Corner. After a honeymoon trip to Whitehouse, Jamaica, the couple is at home in Oxford.
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ALEXZANDRIA ELIZABETH CLAY lexzandria Elizabeth Clay and Jack Huelin Crowell exchanged vows in front of God and their closest family members and friends on July 26, 2014. The wedding was held at Paris-Yates Chapel on the campus of the University of Mississippi. The Rev. Curt Presley of Christ Presbyterian Church of Oxford officiated. Michael Doyle of Lynn Doyle Flowers in Memphis, Tenn., directed the wedding. Joseph Garrison played the organ during the ceremony, and the University of Mississippi Wedding Festival String Quartet performed. The bride, daughter of Dennis and Elizabeth Clay of Arlington, Tenn., was escorted down the aisle by her father. She wore a Martina Liana gown adorned with beads and lace, purchased from Maggie Louise Bridal in Collierville, Tenn. Meggie Carrier and Lauren Cowles were maids of honor. The bridesmaids were Sara Travis, Courtney Gibens, Brittney Bridges, Lauren Hoemke, Holly Crowell and Lindsay Peluso. The bridesmaids wore short, royal blue, silk dupioni open-backed dresses with bows at the top. The groom is the son of Huelin and Cindy Crowell of Pensacola, Fla. The groom’s father, Huelin Crowell, was the best man. The groomsmen were Brandon Renicker, Carter Mascagni, Dobbins Cosby, Dennis Clay, Taylor Barker, John Hobson and Ryan Breedlove. Guests came from as far as Arizona to celebrate the marriage, filling the Inn at Ole Miss to capacity. Upon arrival, guests were greeted with welcome bags filled with snacks, wedding cake-flavored vodka, Ole Miss shot glasses and Mississippi State Edam cheese (to represent the bride and groom’s alma maters). The groom’s parents kicked off the wedding weekend with a rehearsal dinner at the Powerhouse. Party Waitin’ to Happen catered the event, and the Whiskey Barrels provided entertainment. Guests were treated to rides to and from venues on the Double Decker buses. The reception was held at the Lyric Theatre. When guests arrived, they were surprised by the newlyweds’ name etched in a dazzling ice sculpture, a gift from the bride’s parents. DMP band provided toe-tapping music for dancing. Guests were treated to a few of the couple’s hometown favorites, including Memphis barbeque and Natchitoches, La., meat pies, as well as ice cream made on location. The food was provided by CFY in Bartlett, Tenn. Miss Muff’n of Germantown, Tenn., designed a custom four-tiered white cake and a groom’s cake modeled after his grandfather’s cooler, a surprise provided by the bride. The flowers and decorations were created by Lynn Doyle Flowers. The couple exited the reception through a crowd of people and bubbles, escaping in a limo that took them down to the 512 Bed and Breakfast. After honeymooning at the Sandals Grande St. Lucian, the newlyweds make their home in Starkville, Miss.
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ary Louise Clawson and Benjamin David Lapane exchanged vows on the evening of May 17, 2014, at the Paris-Yates Chapel on the University of Mississippi campus. The bride’s godfather, Chief and Chaplain Greg Gibson of the Los Angeles Fire Department, officiated. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an exquisite gown designed by Inbal Dror. The vintage re-embroidered lace gown with a sweetheart corset bodice featured delicate beaded straps and a grand train made of tulle and vintage lace. Her cathedral-length tulle veil was trimmed in lace from her mother’s wedding gown. The bride’s bouquet consisted of a lush mix of cream and blush David Austin Garden Roses, white hydrangeas, lilies of the valley, gardenias, and sprigs of raspberries. The stems were hand-tied with antique French ribbon and accented by a monogrammed mother-of-pearl button, which belonged to the bride’s great-great-grandmother. The bride’s cousin, Laura Bryant Anderson of Houston, Texas, served as the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Rebecca Driver of Houston; Allie Glazner of Edmond, Okla.; Lacey Johnson of Fairhope, Ala.; Paige Keating of Menlo Park, Calif.; Brittany McAfee of Fort Worth, Texas; Kelly McCormick of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; Becky Brasher Moore of Jackson, Miss.; Isabelle Ohayon of Silverhill, Ala.; Lauren Poey of Fort Worth; and Rachel Driver of Houston in the house party. Serving as the best man was the groom’s brother, Jeremy Lapane of Mobile. Groomsmen were Ryan Bruynell of Boston; Durham Clawson of Houston; Oliver Clawson of Houston; Scott Johnson of Fairhope; Parker Lewallen of Germantown, Tenn.; and Lee Moore of Jackson. Russell Hilmer Anderson III was the ring bearer. Before the bride walked down the aisle, a Scottish bagpiper preceded her, playing the traditional song Mairi’s Wedding. The wedding music also included an organist and a string quartet. Floral arrangements of fabricated cherry trees and garlands, created by Tanarah Luxe of Arkansas, adorned the chapel and reception. Wedding photography was provided by David and Tammy Molnar, and videography was provided by Kali Pearsall of Crooked Tree Productions. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a formal dinner on the lawn of Plein Air, catered by Elizabeth Heiskell of Woodson Ridge Farms Catering. Corey Lewis made the gorgeous six-tiered blush wedding cake with two flavors: double vanilla butter cake infused with rose preserves and chocolate ganache with espresso buttercream. The party moved inside The Mill, where Papa Sol provided music. The couple exited to a crowd waving dazzling sparklers before speeding off in a 1959 Silver Cloud Rolls-Royce. After honeymooning in St. Lucia, the couple finished their senior year at Ole Miss, graduating from the School of Engineering together in May 2015. They now reside in Houston.
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BETSY KATE GAINES
& PAUL MASON WAGES
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istoric downtown New Albany Mississippi’s First Baptist Church was the setting for the afternoon wedding of Betsy Kate Gaines and Paul Mason Wages on July 12, 2014. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Benjamin Gaines of New Albany. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Paul Wages, also of New Albany. Rosemary Gaines, Betsy’s aunt, was the event coordinator and floral designer, along with the Jody’s Design Team. Betsy’s style is elegant and clean with modern touches, and that look defined her fairy-tale afternoon. As guests arrived, the church’s outside entry was accented with fresh bay leaf garland with glistening crystals and fresh Dendrobium orchid strings. The altar centerpiece featured a mirrored ironwork table with a lush waterfall arrangement of fresh diamond white, Romeo and blush garden roses; Phalaenopsis; forget-me-nots; blush hydrangeas; dahlias; Gerbera daisies; and white Dendrobium orchids. Candlelight and tall containers filled with masses of garden roses ranging from white to soft pink and apricot, along with other architectural elements, completed the fairy-tale setting. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory fitted gown by Casablanca. Threedimensional lace appliqués covered the gown. The sweetheart neckline and intricate lace straps sloped down her back into a deep V-cut, completing her elegant look. She carried a colossal style bouquet of soft blush and champagne garden roses accented with shadowed blush dahlias. Her bouquet was adorned with lace from the sleeve of her mother’s wedding gown, a string of pearls belonging to her grandmother Gaines, and a sterling silver charm from her aunt Rosie. Sarah Gaines, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Nicole Cole of Southaven, Miss.; Aniston McClellan and Hanna Roberts of New Albany; and Morgan Williamson of Pontotoc, Miss. Honorary bridesmaids were Kristin Buskirk, Jordan Dunnam and Carrie Foley, and proxy bride was Carly Boyd, all of New Albany. Larry Wages, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Zack Cobb and Brock Gaines, both of New Albany; Cruz Gray of Waynesboro; and Chandler Taylor of Murfreesboro, Tenn. Ring bearers were Garrett and Graham McClellan of New Albany. The bride’s parents hosted a reception at Anna Beth’s on Oxford, where guests were greeted on the lawn by string music and song by the Paul Tate Strings, while the guests enjoyed light Southern fare. The couple were presented and enjoyed their first dance to Randy Dunnam singing Come Rain or Come Shine. Upon the bride and groom’s departure, Betsy tossed a charm bouquet of good luck to the many girls awaiting that special moment. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a dinner in honor of the bride and groom at Oaks Country Club. Family members and friends enjoyed a menu of Southern foods and desserts. Toasts were made, and words of love were given to the couple. After a honeymoon to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple make their home in New Albany, where Mason is an attorney and Betsy is an elementary school teacher.
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MISSY JOY GREEN
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issy Joy Green and Jelle Daniël Assink exchanged vows on the evening of May 31, 2014, at the City Hall of Jelle’s hometown in Utrecht, the Nether-
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lands. The bride is the daughter of Steve and Linda Green of Oxford. The groom is the son of Ans and Egbert Assink of Utrecht, the Netherlands. Escorted by her father (a novelty for Dutch wedding guests), the bride wore an ivory, strapless dress with heavy beadwork and a princess waist. Her bouquet included cream-colored roses, bright blue forget-me-nots, white and green orchids, and sprigs of evergreen. The bride’s sister, Caroline Felker of Oxford, served as the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Forrest Jenkins of Oxford; Rachel Farrell of Oxford; and Eva Assink, the groom’s sister, of Utrecht. The bridesmaids wore handmade infinity dresses, which were nightmarishly difficult to properly wrap and secure. The purple dresses were accessorized with tiny hat fascinators sporting peacock feathers, also handmade by the bridesmaids. Serving as the best man was Kris Marnette of Amsterdam. Groomsmen (including one groomswoman) were Ylona van Dinther, Kees Weemstra and Arnold Le Fèbre, all from different parts of the Netherlands. The ceremony master, a title given to the person who directs the wedding in Dutch culture, was the groom’s sister Eva Assink. The ring bearer was Eli Waxler of Oxford, son of Roger Waxler and Priscilla McCoy. The ceremony was conducted in both English and Dutch and combined both American and Dutch wed-
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ding traditions. Unfamiliar to Dutch culture, the bridal party did a procession to open the ceremony. In accordance with Dutch tradition, the bride and groom were seated in the center of the room in tall-backed, red velvet chairs. Both the father of the bride and the father of the groom prepared a short speech; the groom’s father gave his in Dutch, and the bride’s father in English. The bride and groom wrote their own vows in song form, which they sang together to Missy’s guitar. Formal, legal vows were then exchanged in Dutch with an affirmative “ja!” from the bride and groom. Following the ceremony, the guests stole the show on the urban buses in their formal wear on their way to the reception at the Botanical Gardens at Utrecht University. There was live music by a gypsy jazz band, sunlight streaming through the glass roof of the greenhouse and a Mediterranean buffet. Keeping a promise that was made nine years beforehand, the bride’s sister, Caroline, helped write and perform a song on guitar in the couple’s honor. Once back in the U.S., the newlyweds held another celebration on Sept. 20, 2014, that included exchanging love mantras (phrases of devotion) at Magnolia Grove Monastery in Batesville, Miss. The bridal party was largely the same for the American wedding, only the Dutch participants did not attend. In place of the missing Dutch bridesmaids and groomsmen was Jennifer Felker as a bridesmaid and Lance Felker, Chris Green and Jake Jenkins of Oxford as groomsmen. Groomsmen dressed in pinstriped seersucker suits, and bridesmaids wore cocktail dresses patterned with blue-and-white chevron. The flower girls were the bride’s nieces, Juliana and Bella Felker. Following the ceremony, guests arrived at the Burns-Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center off the Square for a tailgating-themed reception catered by My Michelle’s. Music by the Red Thangs finished out part two of the couple’s once-in-a-lifetime event. Missy and Jelle currently live in Paris, France, pending a move to the Netherlands by the end of the year to make their home.
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& TODD CHANDLER LYNCH
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ASHLEY ANN JACKSON
shley Ann Jackson and Todd Chandler Lynch were united in marriage at 2 p.m. on May 3, 2014, at Bay Springs Baptist Church in Abbeville, Miss. The ceremony was officiated by David Wadell of Taylor, Miss. The bride is the daughter of Mr. David Lee Jackson and Mrs. Sandra Bennett Jackson of Oxford. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Robert Jackson of Oxford and Mr. Joe and Dorthy Bennett of Oxford. The groom is the son of Mr. George Lynch III and Mrs. Pamela Gayle Simpson of Oxford and is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lokie George Lynch Jr. of Oxford and the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ely Goss of Memphis.
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Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Frank and Marlee’s in Oxford. The entertainment was provided by Chris Hudson and Doug Saleeby of Memphis. The reception was catered by Mr. and Mrs. Ralf Daniels of Oxford. The cakes were made by Sweet T’s Bakery of Oxford, and flower arrangements were created by Bette’s Flowers in Oxford. Mr. Jeremy Lamb of Oxford served as the best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Chad Gossett of Oxford, Mr. John Pickle of Memphis and Mr. Mark Crosby of Houston, Texas. Ms. Jennifer Tarkington Ohlendorph of Southaven, Miss., served as the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Ms. Alexandria Jackson of Oxford, Ms. Sarah Charelton of Oxford and Ms. Stephanie Babb of Paris, Miss.
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AINSLIE MIELE STUCKEY
& BRANDON LEE HUDSPETH
inslie Miele Stuckey and Brandon Lee Hudspeth exchanged vows on the afternoon of April 11, 2015, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Oxford. Father Joe Tonos officiated. The bride is the daughter of Marea and Joey Stuckey of Vicksburg, Miss. She is the granddaughter of Violet Franco and the late Raphael Franco of Vicksburg, Miss., and Joe and Jean Stuckey of Vicksburg. The groom is the son of Carol and Ronnie Hudspeth of Greenville, Miss., and Carolyn Murrah of New Albany, Miss. He is the grandson of Irene Murrah of New Albany, the late Eric Murrah, and the late Ailene and William Hudspeth of Hickory Flat, Miss. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a white Allure Couture gown and her mother’s cathedral-length veil. The bride’s bouquet was a nosegay-style mix of all colors and flowers with one signature flower, a blush English garden rose. Stems were wrapped in ivory satin with pearl pin accents. The bride’s sister, Calli Stuckey of Vicksburg, served as the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Danielle Forrest of Memphis; Laura Cialone of Vicksburg; Morgan Poteet of St. Louis, Mo.; Hope Cruse of Jackson, Miss.; Lauren Childers of Booneville, Miss.; Stacie Boothe of Tupelo, Miss.; and Christie Stalnaker of Southaven, Miss. The bridesmaids wore dresses by Alfred Angelo. Serving as the best man was the groom’s father, Ronnie Hudspeth of Greenville. Groomsmen were Brent Hudspeth of New Albany; Brian Hudspeth of Tampa, Fla.; Steven Martin of Greenville; Ian Navarro of Nashville; Drew McGehee of Water Valley, Miss.; Austin Gray of Corinth, Miss.; Gabe Stuckey of Vicksburg; and Eli Gross, Gant Boone and Brady Lance, all of Oxford. The music at the ceremony was provided by the Earthy Tones. Floral arrangements of hydrangeas, open roses, spray roses, bouvardia, ranunculus, scabiosa pods, yarrow, astilbe, and sweet peas adorned the church and reception, and they were created by Ashley Daniels of the Twisted Twig. Wedding photography was provided by Jeff Chao Photography, and video by Lisa Hurley. The couple exited the church and left in the iconic Double Decker Bus with the wedding party in tow. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a reception at the Inn at Ole Miss ballroom. Damein Wash and the Soul Tones provided music. The bride’s cake was provided by Kelli’s Cakes and Confections and was decorated with flowers matching the bouquets of the bridal party. The groom’s cake, provided by Sweet T’s Bakery, was an edible Ole Miss football helmet. After honeymooning in Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple now calls Oxford home.
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& PHILIP ANDREW WILKINSON
Find your home in the heart of nna Clare Walker and Philip Andrew Wilkinson were united in marriage on the evening of Sept. 6, 2014, in the courtyard of Castle Hill in Oxford. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Michael Wilkinson. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Meredith Moore Walker Jr. of Jonesboro, Ark. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Cissy Sheffield and the late Mr. Billy Jo Sheffield of Fulton, Miss., and Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Moore Walker Sr. of Hernando, Miss. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wayne Wilkinson of Pascagoula, Miss. He is the grandson of Mrs. Ann Wilkinson and the late Mr. Clarence Alton Wilkinson of Pascagoula, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Louis Corwin of Driftwood, Texas. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ethereal ball gown with an elaborately beaded bodice and a fingertip-length veil. The bride’s bouquet featured an assortment of white flowers including hydrangeas, roses and lilies, and it was accented with tie-in cameos of the bride’s late grandparents. Lindsey Sneed Sullivan served as matron of honor, and Jennifer Lauren Reed served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Angie Holder, Etta Kathryn Jennings, Mel Hanley, Rachel Wilkinson and Victoria Ragland. Alexander Corwin Wilkinson, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Andrew Collier, Braden Hayes, Brad Chapman, David Poe, Josh Lang and Loden Walker. The ring bearer was August Bosio. The wedding was directed by Anna Purvis. The music at the ceremony was provided by a string quartet led by Dr. Robert Riggs. The ceremony space was adorned with floral arrangements created by Oxford Floral. The photography was provided by Scott Burton Photography. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception on the grounds of Castle Hill. Guests enjoyed the music of the King Beez from Memphis.
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ANNIE ELAINE WILLIAMS
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nnie Elaine Williams and Harry Lehman III exchanged vows on the afternoon of March 14, 2015, at Oxford Church of Christ. Officiating the ceremony was friend and minister Lendy Bartlett. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Beverly Williams of Russellville, Ala. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Margaret Howard (Williams) Kemp, the late Mr. Alex Williams, the late Mr. Irvin Vernon, and the late Mrs. Mary Arnola Rollins Vernon. The groom is the son of Ms. Anne Shields Lehman of Searcy, Ark., and Mr. Harry Lehman Jr. of Virginia Beach, Va. He is the grandson of Dr. Fletcher Douglas and Mrs. Cora Beal Shields of Oxford, and the late Mr. Harry Lehman and the late Mrs. Bonnie Jane Lehman of Dunnellon, Fla. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a sleeveless gown with a dramatic illusion back and a neckline adorned with glimmering metallic lace appliqués and sparkling Swarovski crystals drifting from shoulder to hem. A delicate scalloped hemline and pearl buttons down the back completed the look. The bride’s traditional bouquet was created with white hydrangeas, roses, white Victoria ranunculus and peonies. The stems were tied with a white satin ribbon and adorned with a pearl pin and her late grandfather’s wedding band. The bride’s cousins, Erin Bishop of Birmingham, Ala., and Katie Ward
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of Booneville, Miss., served as the maids of honor. Serving as the bride’s matron of honor was her cousin Cori Hambric of Gardendale, Ala. Bridesmaids were Haley Lehman Main of Searcy; Heather Lehman Kellis of Searcy; Amy Lynn Downs of Booneville; Carla Davis Murray of Oxford; Brittany Trapp of Russellville; and Sarah Johnson of Oxford. The bridesmaids wore a variety of blush pink, pearl and blossom-colored dresses that were individually selected to match their own style. Their earrings, which were embellished with pearl pink, blush and champagne-colored stones, were a gift from the bride. Serving as the best man was the groom’s friend Max Bennett of Bend, Ore. Groomsmen were Bradley Shields of Oxford; Benjamin Shields of Little Rock, Ark.; Hunter Main of Searcy; Ross Kellis of Lexington, S.C.; Kaleb Steinhauer of Houston, Texas; Billy Loskota of Pasadena, Calif.; Jon Horne of Virginia Beach; and Jordan Holm of Walnut Creek, Calif. The groomsmen wore black fitted suits, white button-downs, and blush-pink bow ties, which were a gift from the groom. Also as a gift from the groom, the groomsmen sported “Landshark” socks that added a little Ole Miss flair to their look. Mrs. Carolyn Carter of Oxford directed the wedding. The floral arrangements for the ceremony and reception were created by David Naron of Oxford Floral. Wedding photography was provided by Eliza Kennard Photography. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a reception in the fellowship hall of the church. Catering, including a spread of delicious hors d’oeuvres, was provided by Elizabeth Heiskel of Woodson Ridge Farms. Also at the reception was the bride’s favorite food, Chick-fil-A. The wedding guests also enjoyed a s’mores table offering cookies, chocolate squares, marshmallows and graham crackers. After honeymooning in Antigua in the West Indies, the couple make their home in Corpus Christi, Texas, where Harry is stationed as a helicopter pilot with the United States Coast Guard.
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happily EVER AFTER Even a torrential downpour couldn’t dampen the spirits of Joey Lauren Adams and Brian Vilim, whose outdoor Southern wedding had the perfect Hollywood ending. WRITTEN BY Sonia Thompson | PHOTOGRAPHED BY Ryan Hicks
Actress Joey Lauren Adams may have a glamorous career, but when it came time for her to play a bride in real life, she wanted her big day to have a relaxed, down-home feel. Although she makes her home in Los Angeles full time, Adams is originally from the South and lived in Oxford, where she still owns a home, for many years. For her wedding location, she chose farm land in Maumelle, Ark., close to where she grew up, belonging to friends Diana and Randy
Ashley. The scenic spot overlooking the Arkansas River was lush and green for her June 7, 2014, wedding to Brian Vilim, but that wasn’t the case when she first took her fiancé to visit. “I took Brian to see it in winter, and it was so ugly. Everything was brown and dead,” Adams said, laughing. “But he was so sweet about it. He said, ‘OK, if this is what you want.’ ” Even though the land was naturally beautiful by summer, Adams, her family members, and Vilim worked hard on many do-it-yourself
projects to make it a suitable location for an elegant wedding ceremony. “My favorite moments were before the day,” Adams said. “We spent so many weekends out at the farm with my family. We built the bar, we planted grass seed, we built all the little tables.” They also created seating out of hay bales, including rows of benches for during the ceremony and hay bale sofas for lounging during the reception. A simple canopy arbor made of
Left, Brian Vilim and Joey Lauren Adams on their June 7, 2014, wedding day. Their dogs, Frankie and Dallas, joined the festivities but didn’t want to cooperate for the photo session. Above left, Doug Roberts, Jim Dees, Ron Shapiro and Richard Howorth watch as a storm rolls in off the Arkansas River. Top right, the clouds begin to part after the storm. June/July 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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Top left, the bride’s family helped build many of the items for the wedding day, including the wooden bar. Top right, the sky looks ominous as guests begin arriving. Center, the decor is a little mussed after the storm, but the sun shines through. Bottom left, guests huddle under a tent to stay dry. Bottom right, Randy Ashley walks Adams down the aisle.
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“If it had gone completely perfect, I don’t know how memorable it would have been.” -J oey Lauren Adams
tree limbs and adorned with tree stumps and flowers served as a focal point against the backdrop of the river. Colorful floral arrangements arranged in Mason jars decorated the long farm tables located underneath a large white tent. Twinkling white lights were strung through the trees. The couple’s dogs, Frankie and Dallas, roamed the property as friendly greeters. Everything was perfect when the guests began arriving via trolley shuttles. But just before the bride was scheduled to walk down the aisle, the skies opened up into a torrential downpour. The wedding guests huddled underneath the dinner tent to wait out the storm and made the most of what could have been a frustrating situation. “Of course it’s disappointing because you have in your mind what it’s going to be,” Adams said. “But everyone really got to know each other under the tent. Guests were texting me telling me what fun they were having. When I finally walked down the aisle, two hours late, everyone was cheering.” As the wedding finally proceeded, Adams and Vilim took in the beauty all around them and were able to appreciate the meaning of their big day and not stress about the details. “If it had gone completely perfect, I don’t know how memorable it would have been,” Adams said. “Having all of my people there was the most amazing thing ever. We really wanted them to be there to make the commitment with us.” And as the couple finally took their vows, Mother Nature surprised them once more. “The lighting was so beautiful,” Adams said. “And we had a rainbow.”
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P. Press Papers, newly headquartered in Oxford, offers wholesale goods ranging from stationery to beverage napkins and party cups, as well as custom wedding invitations. WRITTEN BY Lanie Anderson | PHOTOGRAPHED BY Joe Worthem
WITH HER BACKGROUND IN FASHION AND INTERIOR DESIGN, Sheri Scruggs always had an eye for colors and patterns. When she had her first child in 2006 and was in need of a birth announcement, Scruggs discovered the personalized paper industry. “After my daughter was born, I was enlightened to the world of paper,” Scruggs said. “I couldn’t figure out how I was going to do her birth announcements, so I just made them. From there, I dove into doing personalized paper.” She is now the owner and creative director of P. Press Papers (the “P” stands for peridot, Scruggs’ August birthstone). The business is now
headquartered in Oxford, but it started as a Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., storefront that sold other designers’ stationery. When Scruggs and her husband, both University of Mississippi graduates, moved their family from Florida to Atlanta in 2011, Scruggs decided to create her own line of personalized paper, and the company grew from there. Armed with a degree in fashion merchandising and marketing, as well as her experience as a business owner, Scruggs reconnected with former clients and printers throughout the Southeast that she had met through her Florida storefront. She told them about her new business endeavor and, over a two-year period, developed a line of paper products June/July 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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from her favorite designs while she took individual orders. By 2013, Scruggs’ personalized paper was in such high demand that P. Press Papers transitioned into a wholesale business. Scruggs started selling stationery and other paper products in bulk to different retailers. After her family moved back to Oxford last summer, Scruggs wanted a creative space where brides could visit for consultations, so she made an addition: the P. Press Bridal Paper Studio, located on West Oxford Loop. “The wedding invitation truly sets the tone for the wedding,” Scruggs said. “I need to know what inspires a bride, and that drives me. I ask a bride to tell me her hopes and dreams for her wedding invitation because it is the first thing her guests see, no matter what she has planned.” Scruggs asks about every detail of a bride’s wedding, from the flower choices to the colors of the bridesmaids’ dresses, so that she is able to design a wedding suite that coordinates with the event. She also asks that a bride do her research before the consultation so that Scruggs knows exactly what she has in mind. AliBeth Jenkins, an interior designer from Oxford whose wedding is in June, said that she appreciated how Scruggs worked to design all of her wedding correspondence and even collaborated with a friend of Jenkins’. “I have an eye for color and knew what I wanted, and Sheri just made it happen,” Jenkins said. “She also worked with a sorority sister of mine to create a custom map for the invitation. Not everyone would work with another designer to put something in their own design.” Although Scruggs customizes each wedding package, she has a couple of signature design elements, including a matching pattern on the back of each invitation. She also tries to incorporate fun, modern patterns and colors without compromising the layout and wording of traditional stationery. “The stationery is sweet and traditional, but it doesn’t look like the stuff your grandmother used,” Scruggs said. Southern hospitality and a love for entertaining not only motivate Scruggs when designing personalized paper but also excite her about moving back to Oxford. “I love to entertain, and that is what drives me when designing paper,” Scruggs said. “I get such a high from having people over for dinner and setting out my platters and linen napkins. I love people around me, and this town is so social.” Scruggs and her husband returned to Oxford for other reasons, including the food scene and family-friendly community that it provides for them and their two children. Scruggs also appreciates the emphasis on small businesses. As P. Press Papers grows, she hopes to support other local business owners as well. “That’s something that is very important to me,” Scruggs said. “As my business grows, my greatest desire is that I will find ways to give back to the community. I shop locally as much as possible, and whenever I see a grand opening, I am there because I know how that feels.” Visit ppresspapers.com for more information. Sheri Scruggs’ P. Press Papers wholesale items can be found both nationally and locally. In Oxford, the Nest Paper Studio carries P. Press birthday and party invitations; Oxford Floral sells P. Press gift tags; and Katherine Beck has a variety of party supplies such as beverage napkins and swizzle sticks.
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harmony IN HONOLULU A weeklong Indian wedding celebration in Hawaii blended cultural traditions, featured bright colors and multiple parties, and starred a bride and groom who love to sing and dance. WRITTEN BY Sonia Thompson | PHOTOGRAPHED BY Danny K Photography
When Prenya Rajendran began planning her April 18, 2014, wedding to Sameer Tapryal, she knew that music, singing and dancing would be an important part of their celebration. Sameer plays guitar and is in a band, and she plays piano and violin and is classically trained in traditional Indian dance. But most of all, the bride’s father, Arunachalam Rajendran, a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Mississippi, was excited about his role: the father-daughter dance.
“My dad is the biggest dancer ever,” Prenya said, “whether it’s at home being silly or at another person’s wedding. He loves it.” Although Prenya and her husband (who met as medical students on a study-abroad program in India) now live in Reno, Nev., she stayed with her parents in Oxford for five months before her wedding. It was during that time that she and her dad practiced their wedding dance moves. “He’d come home from work, and he’d be
like, ‘Let’s dance!’ ” she said, laughing. “It was great father-daughter bonding time for us.” At her reception, held in the ballroom of the J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa in Honolulu, Prenya and her dad showed off their fancy footwork with a slow ballroom dance to Billy Joel’s Lullabye before breaking out into the twist with choreography inspired by the movie Pulp Fiction. Another favorite moment of that night was Prenya’s first dance with her husband.
PRENYA + SAMEER,
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LAKSHMI PUJA (above)
The first wedding event, held on Monday at the groom’s parents’ house, is a prayer ceremony.
MEHNDI (right)
The second wedding event, held on Tuesday at the groom’s parents’ house, is the Mehndi ceremony where the bride is decorated with temporary henna tattoos. Henna is thought to have a cooling effect on the skin, which is meant to help the bride relax. The design hides the groom’s name; Sameer’s name is hidden on Prenya’s wrist. Henna darkens after it’s applied to the skin, and the idiom is “the deeper the color, the stronger the love.” The designs fade naturally after about two weeks.
“It was really special,” she said. “Sam wrote me a song that we danced to, and then we looked out at our reception and were just amazed seeing everyone.” That moment was the culmination of a weeklong celebration as well as a year of preparation with her mother, Pam Rajendran. “Indian weddings are insane to plan,” Prenya said. Like most traditional Indian weddings, Prenya and Sameer’s nuptials included five days of parties leading up to the wedding ceremony. “It was for all our close friends and family to spend not just a day, but a week to be together,” Pam said. The week kicked off on Monday with a welcome dinner, called Lakshmi Puja, held at Sameer’s parents’ house in Honolulu. “We do our prayers and seek the blessing of god before we start anything,” Pam said. “So
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HALDI
Above, bride Prenya (center) with her sister, Nithya Rajendran, and their parents, Dr. Arunachalam and Pam Rajendran. The Haldi ceremony, a beautifying ritual for the bride, features ceremonial applications of orange turmeric paste to the body (Haldi means turmeric in Hindi). Turmeric is thought to have many benefits for skin, including brightening.
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“We left 38 years ago from India, but I still wanted to keep our traditions going to pass on to our children. It truly blended Western and Eastern cultures.” -Pam Rajendran SANGEET
means music, and Prenya and Sameer’s Sangeet celebration, held Wednesday in Luau Garden of the Hale Koa Hotel, featured much singing, dancing and merriment, as well as a dinner. Skits about the couple were performed, and Prenya, a dancer, performed traditional Indian dances with friends and for her guests.
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we had a big prayer celebration.” Tuesday was the Mehndi celebration, also held at the groom’s parents’ house, where the bride’s hands and feet were adorned with henna. All the women in the family and Prenya’s bridesmaids and friends helped. Wednesday marked the Sangeet celebration, held in the Luau Garden of the Hale Koa Hotel. Sangeet means music, and the festivities included hours of singing and dancing and a dinner afterward. “It’s a celebration for the forthcoming wedding,” Pam said. “There’s bright colors and everyone gets dressed up in their best clothes.” Thursday was the Haldi ceremony, held at a private park, where family members help the bride prepare for the wedding with ceremonial bridal baths and flowered jewelry. The wedding was held Friday. The outdoor ceremony for 280 guests took place on the palatial Lagoon Lawn of the Ihilani Resort. Palm trees and luscious greenery surround the romantic red mandap, or tent, which was wrapped in red and white roses. The bride wore a traditional red sari, an Indian custom that is intended to bring good luck and prosperity to the couple. “We left 38 years ago from India, but I still wanted to keep our traditions going to pass on to our children,” Pam said. “It truly blended Western and Eastern cultures.” The celebration also blended many Indian traditions. The Rajendran family is Tamil and from southern India. Sameer’s family is Punjabi and from northern India. Each Indian state has it’s own unique language, food, fashion and customs. “Our families have very different traditions,” Pam said. “We wanted to combine them for this wedding. The groom came in on a horse, which is an important part of the Punjabi tradition, but there was also an exchanging of garlands between the families, which is important to Tamil tradition.” The clothing Prenya and Sameer wore also represented a blending of their cultures. “My mom, dad and I went to India for 10 days to shop before the wedding,” Prenya said. “India is such a big country. We had to travel the whole country to get the clothes I wanted from south India, and then we flew to north India to get clothes for Sam to wear.”
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BARAAT
The groom rides a horse on his way to his wedding in a Baraat ceremony, which is meant to welcome the bride into his family. Its history is rooted in a time before automobiles, when a groom would be traveling a long way, usually by horse, to marry his bride. A parade of dancers and musicians accompanies him. Bottom, the wedding ceremony.
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WEDDING
Top left, the bride and groom with their families. From left, Sonia, Neel, Pritam, Neena and Sameer Tapryal with Prenya, Pam, Arunachalam and Nithya Rajendran.
After the wedding ceremony, it was time to party. Prenya changed out of her red wedding sari and into a two-piece, silver beaded and blush-pink dress for the reception. “It was the most elaborate dress, all custommade in India,” she said. It was the perfect complement to the resort’s ballroom, which was decorated with tall sprays of roses and tropical flowers and glowing chandeliers. Professionals danced the hula for guests, and other performers showcased contemporary Cirque du Soleil-inspired moves, honoring the bride’s love of music and dance. A woman wearing a feathered headdress and a gown that balanced dozens of individual cupcakes was a highlight. Prenya hired Oxford-based photographer Danny Klimetz to capture her big day. “On the wedding day, we started about June/July 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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RECEPTION
Top, Sameer and Prenya enjoy their first dance to a song he wrote for her. Bottom left and right, contemporary dancers wearing elaborate and brightly colored costumes, and a performer wearing a dress made of cupcakes were wedding reception highlights. Center, Prenya and her father’s dance started off slow and later featured moves from the twist scene in the movie Pulp Fiction. Practicing their father-daughter dance in Oxford before the wedding was a favorite way for the duo to spend time together.
6 a.m. and finished about 12:30 p.m., so it was a lot of work,” Klimetz said. “It was over the top, crazy and fun.” When the reception finally ended, the Rajendrans had one more event to host the
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next day. They invited guests to a casual picnic on Waikiki Beach to wind down the week’s festivities. “The next day we wanted to be casual. That way we could just be together and have
fun on the beach,” Pam said. “It was relaxed. We had picnic food, and we all wore white. We got to enjoy the families that flew from all around the world. We got to really enjoy the company.”
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The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy held the Legacy Awards dinner on April 18 at the Carrier House, home of Chancellor Dan and Lydia Jones. This year’s honoree was Charles Overby, who exemplified the council’s standards in leadership and philanthropy.
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The University of Mississippi School of Law held its annual Masquerade Ball on April 17 at the Ole Miss Law School. It was an evening of cocktails, dancing and a silent auction, which raised money for the school’s pro bono initiative and clinical programs.
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THOUGHT A new statewide organization aims to change the way Mississippians think about food by supporting sustainable farms and educating the communities they serve. WRITTEN BY Julie Cantrell | PHOTOGRAPHED BY Danny K Photography
AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the Mississippi Sustainable Agriculture Network (MSAN), Daniel Doyle (pictured) has a busy schedule. He’s multitasking, rushing out of his Oxford office to meet a dairy farmer while returning calls and setting up meetings. Before moving to Oxford, Doyle spent four years working on a Community Supported Agriculture farm in western Massachusetts. “I was particularly interested in learning how the farm managed its resources,” Doyle said, emphasizing their process of increasing [soil] fertility over time while providing fresh, nutrient-dense, high-quality produce. The community’s support of the farm left a lasting impression on the young idealist.
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“I learned how empowering producing your own food can be,” he said. “Small farms have always been vital to the health of our communities, but I realized the resiliency of our culture is linked to agricultural practices as well.” A community activist, Doyle first became involved with social justice groups while attending Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., where he played football and earned a degree in English. Both of his parents were educators, and he always had a heart for teaching. So, in 2006, he headed south to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Mississippi. “I spent four years teaching high school English and theater in the Delta and on the coast,” Doyle said.
During that time, while also earning his master’s degree, he met professor Doug Davis, who had just purchased acreage south of Oxford that was ideal for small-scale agriculture. By 2009, Doyle and his wife, Alison, had moved to Oxford to help Davis launch Yokna(patawpha) Bottoms Farm. He managed that farm for two years before signing on as director of the Gaining Ground Sustainability Institute of Mississippi. While working there, the Doyle family helped develop the Mississippi Modern Homestead Center and recognized the need for a larger-scale organization to promote sustainable agricultural practices throughout the state. This focus led to the establishment of what is now known as MSAN.
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“CURRENTLY, MORE THAN 90 PERCENT OF THE WITH SUCH RICH AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES, THIS
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FOOD WE CONSUME IN MISSISSIPPI IS IMPORTED. IS THE PARADOX OF OUR CURRENT FOOD SYSTEM.” -DANIEL DOYLE, MSAN DIRECTOR WHAT IS MSAN, AND WHY DID MISSISSIPPI NEED IT? Through an affiliation with Jackson, Miss.-based civil rights activist Hollis Watkins, a regional organization called the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group spent more than 25 years spurring the development of sustainable agricultural practices across the South while supporting many small farmers in Mississippi. However, until the creation of MSAN, Mississippi remained one of the few states without a statewide organization. While the state is a long way from achieving a truly localized, equitable and sustainable food system, recent progress is encouraging. “In the last few years, we have seen an explosion across our state with farmers markets, small-scale farms, sustainable products and health-conscious consumers,” Doyle said. “MSAN has come together at an ideal time to lead these efforts.” The network offers support for farmers who are dedicated to sustainable practices. “We help train and inspire the next generation of farmers while increasing their access to
land and capital,” Doyle said. “We also aim to impact public policy at local, state and national levels by encouraging leaders to support more localized, sustainable food production.” MSAN has helped coordinate policy efforts by participating in the development of a Mississippi Food Policy Council as well as a statewide farm-to-school network. The network also hosts a statewide convention, called the Mississippi Food Summit and Agricultural Revival.
Schools to develop gardens and a farm-toschool program. Additionally, several Oxford farmers have been selected as grant recipients for the Rooted in Mississippi demonstration farm program, which provides incentives for sustainable agriculture farms, particularly those that emphasize organic production and local distribution. MSAN also coordinates the educational programs at the Oxford City Market on Tuesday afternoons.
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Because the MSAN offices are based in Oxford, Lafayette County has experienced many direct benefits. For example, MSAN has partnered with the Environmental Education staff at Camp Lake Stephens to operate the Mobile Farm on Wheels. This is a program that teaches students where food comes from as well as the benefits of renewable energy, good nutrition and environmental ethics. As one of the Mississippi service sites for FoodCorps, MSAN has been working with the LOU Boys & Girls Club and Lafayette County
While it may not be realistic for Mississippians to consume food solely from local sources, Doyle believes things can improve. He hopes that in the near future at least half of the food Mississippians consume will come directly from Mississippi farmers. “Currently, more than 90 percent of the food we consume in Mississippi is imported,” Doyle said. “With such rich agricultural resources, this is the paradox of our current food system.”
Some of the ways Doyle and the Mississippi Sustainable Agriculture Network help small farmers who offer responsibly raised, naturally grown food are to provide educational farm tours and create short farm films. From top left, egg-mobiles at Beaverdam Fresh Farms in Cedar Bluff, Miss.; Steve Richardson, owner of Richardson Farms in Tyro, Miss.; a hayride at Country Girls Creamery in Lumberton, Miss.; Tim Burkhead of Carbon Brothers Production with forest-raised pigs at Beaverdam Fresh Farms. Burkhead works with photographer Danny Klimetz to co-produce short feature films about Mississippi farms (the films can be viewed at mssagnet.com). Left, Kiahnell Smith, owner of Country Girls Creamery, milks his Jersey cows. June/July 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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Blackberries and Potatoes Yokna Bottoms Farms
June is harvest time for two crops at Yokna Bottoms Farms: blackberries and potatoes. “We have done the potato dig twice as part of an annual field day for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members and other farm supporters,” Yokna Bottoms Farms owner Doug Davis said. “We mark off an area of our potato patch and let families dig their own potatoes. We ask for half of the potatoes for donation to the food pantry.” The summer potato dig usually takes place in mid-June, depending on the weather, and more details can be found online. For blackberries, the farm is open to CSA members for a pick-your-own when the berries are ripe. This usually happens in early June, but again, it depends on the weather, according to Davis. Yokna Bottoms charges $2 per pound for non-CSA members. Yokna Bottoms Farms is located at 26 CR 471 in Lafayette County. Email yoknabottoms @gmail.com, visit yoknabottoms.com or call 662-380-2367 for more information.
Blueberries
Nesbit Blueberry Plantation Nesbit Blueberry Plantation is about an hour north of Oxford in Nesbit, Miss. Pat and George Traicoff, their five children and nine grandchildren are all involved with the farm at some time during the year. They grow rabbit-eye blueberries, a Southern variety, and sell them by the gallon. The farm provides the picking buckets and helps pack the berries in freezer bags for easy transportation home. Prepicked bags are also available for purchase. The cost for pickyour-own is $12 a gallon or $20 a gallon for prepicked. Nesbit Plantation encourages children to try the blueberries straight off the vine. Visit nesbitblueberry.com to learn more.
Strawberries Native Son Farm
Native Son Farm in Tupelo, Miss., is the only farm in the state that offers certified naturally grown strawberries. The berries are usually ripe in early or mid-spring, but farm owner Will Reed said this year’s abundant spring rains
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delayed their crop about six weeks. Native Son Farm is located at 3811 Mount Vernon Road in Tupelo.
Local CSAs
While not all local farms offer set pickyour-own dates, some small farms or CSAs rely on volunteers to help with the farming. “If folks just want to get out and work on a farm, nearly all of the local farms would be happy to have volunteers come out and are often willing to exchange a little labor for some produce,” said Daniel Doyle, director of the Mississippi Sustainable Agriculture Network. Doyle said that volunteers can help the farmers save on harvest, transportation and packaging costs. “It also saves the farmer time, not sitting at a farmers market for 3 to 5 hours, never mind the picking before and unpacking after, or driving around hustling it to local restaurants,” Doyle said. “It’s also great for the consumer, who can gain a better appreciation for where their food comes from, get outdoors and exercise, eat fresh, ask the farmer questions about production practices and hopefully inspire themselves to grow more food.” Doyle said it could be a gateway to gardening as people learn to enjoy edible plants and learn more about how to grow them while visiting the farms. To learn more, visit mssagnet.net/resources/find-a-farm.
Foraging
Wild foraging is another way to gather food straight from the source and is a popular hobby with some local residents. “There are lots of opportunities for wild foraging in the Oxford area,” said Jason Hoeksema, who teaches biology at the University of Mississippi. Wild blackberries, wild persimmon trees that bear fruit in late fall and wild mushrooms are abundant in local woods and along the Thacker Mountain Trails. “Chanterelles, black trumpets, and Lactarius indigos usually start emerging near oaks in early June and may continue through the summer and early fall, depending on the rains,” Hoeksema said. “In cooler weather, watch for chicken-of-the-woods, lion’s mane, and oyster mushrooms growing on dead tree trunks. Look for morels in late March and early April in bottomlands and other spots such as privet hedges and landscape mulch.” He warns not to eat a wild mushroom without confirming its identity with an expert, as some are poisonous. Find details on area foraging field trips on the Friends of Thacker Mountain Trails Facebook page. On June 20, Hoeksema is providing a mushroom identification workshop at the Strawberry Plains Audubon Center in Holly Springs, Miss. Visit strawberryplains.audubon .org for more information.
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I AM OXFORD Teresa Adams
INTERVIEWED BY Meaghin Burke | PHOTOGRAPHED BY Joe Worthem
Teresa Adams has served as the director of Leap Frog for the past eight years. The after-school tutoring and mentoring program for first-, second- and third-graders was founded in the late 1980s at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and now serves 140 students four days a week. The program’s biggest fundraiser, the Firecracker Bash, is July 3 at the Lyric.
Q: Who attends Leap Frog? A: On Mondays and Wednesdays we work with students from Lafayette County schools and on Tuesdays and Thursdays we work with students from Oxford city schools. The students are enrolled through their classroom teacher after being identified as at risk for falling behind academically.
Q: What’s a typical session like for the students? A: First they get a snack, and then, for the first hour, the tutors help the students complete their homework. Then we focus on reading. We have books that are all color-coded for reading level. They can practice vocabulary, spelling or writing on a dry-erase board. After their lesson, we let them play or participate in an enrichment activity.
Q: What is Leap Frog’s success rate? A: Last year, 14 percent of our students were on reading level at the start of the school year. By the end of the school year, we had 75 percent of our students on reading level, including 100 percent of our third-graders, which is huge.
A: We have 140 students each semester, so we
Q: What other future plans do you have for
Q: What kind of support does Leap Frog need? A: We always need snack volunteers. Since
need 140 tutors a semester. We also have 12 college students, through the university’s College Corps Program, who work as site managers.
A: My dream is to have our own building. We’re
Leap Frog happens four times a week at two locations, we need a lot of snacks. On our website, we have information on how to sign up. We always take monetary donations, of course, but it really helps when people email me and ask specifically what supplies we need because we have an abundance of some items, like paint, and a shortage of others.
Q: How many volunteers do you have?
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Q: Besides volunteers and the Firecracker Bash, how are you funded? A: Dickie Scruggs recently came through in a very big way for us. We had a large grant fall through late last year, and he came and met with us and offered generous financial support. Now we’re working to overlap his GED program with some of our Leap Frog parents, since there is some need there.
Leap Frog?
using donated space, which is wonderful and deeply appreciated, but having our own space would keep us from having to unpack and pack up every day. Purchase Firecracker Bash tickets ahead of time at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, OxfordUniversity United Methodist Church or at the door on July 3. Visit theleapfrogprogram.org for more information.
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