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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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ON THE COVER Rustic met elegant at Kate and Nathan Burke’s intimate outdoor wedding in Toccopola last fall. Stylist and photographer Ashleigh Coleman paired wooden farm tables and handpainted signs by HammMade Furniture with antique oriental rugs and crystal wineglasses to create the balanced aesthetic. Turn to page 82 for more. photographed by Ashleigh Coleman

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When it comes to planning the details of your wedding, don’t be afraid to put your personal stamp on tradition.

76 What to Wear Do dress codes have you guessing? This guide will help you be one of the best-dressed guests at the wedding.

78 In the Clutch A little purse can go a long way. Make sure you’re prepared by packing these essentials in your wedding bag.

80 Set Your Style From modern to rustic chic, your choice of place settings can help set the tone for your reception.

84 Mississippi Beer Trail A hot summer day calls for a delicious cold beer. Hit up these craft breweries that are making their mark on the Magnolia State.

EVENTS 50

Base Camp Coding Academy

OMS Art Show

Legacy Award Dinner

Oxford Pride Weekend

MBA Golf Classic

Mary Ann Connell Reading

UM Grad School Spring Formal

Double Decker Arts Festival

Juleps & Jockeys

Russian Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty

Relay for Life

Star Wars at Square Books Jr.

Holly Springs Pilgrimage

St. John’s Drawdown

100

Cedar Oaks Guild Tea

102

Brushstrokes for Bramlett

104

Sigma Nu Charity Bowl

106

Foxfire Blues Festival

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FROM THE INVITATION STAFF This issue got us thinking about ways brides and grooms make their wedding ceremony and reception different from the rest. Here are some of the more creative wedding-day details we’ve experienced. Turn to page 71 for more stories of couples who put their own twist on wedding traditions.

RACHEL WEST

KATHERINE HENSON

HALLIE THOMAS

GINNY McCARLEY

I had both my parents walk me down the aisle. They had been divorced nine years before I got married, and my mom had played just as important a role in my life as my dad, so I decided I wanted them both to walk with me. I knew it might be the last time I’d get to do something with them together. It meant so much to me to have them both by my side.

At my sister’s wedding on a mountain in northern Georgia, she started walking down the aisle as the sound of cannons began to boom loudly in the distance. The minister leaned over and whispered to the wedding party that there was a Civil War reenactment taking place a few miles away. Her wedding literally went off with a bang.

My husband and I attended a beach wedding this spring that had a unique guest book. Each wedding guest had their picture taken by an attendant with a Polaroid camera. Once our picture finished developing, we taped it into the guest book and signed underneath. By the end of the night, the book was filled with cute and colorful photos and well wishes.

My husband and I were married at the Pie Lab in Greensboro, Alabama, so we opted for a wedding pie instead of a wedding cake. We had more than a dozen different types of pie to choose from – apple buttermilk, chocolate, chess – and many of our guests said trying them all was their favorite part of the day.

MONI SIMPSON

EMILY WELLY

EMILY SUBER

BECCA PEPPER

For our Save the Dates, we sent out postcards with a funny candid shot from our engagement pictures and put bubbles over our heads that said, “What are they thinking?!?!” We had our guests mail them back with their most clever photo captions. Let’s just say we got some really creative responses.

Friends of mine had their reception at a big city athletic club, and the late-night after-party was in the club’s bowling alley. All of us guests, along with the bride and groom, put on bowling shoes and snacked on hot dogs, burgers and fries, and beer while we bowled.

My parents planned all of the music for my wedding. They both studied music in college and had some of their previous classmates play in an ensemble during my ceremony, which included a bagpipe bridal processional. It was really special to have their friends, whom I’ve known my whole life, be a part of my big day.

My husband and I have enjoyed duck hunting through our years together, so instead of a traditional guest book, our guests signed duck decoys. The sign on the table read “Sign our guest book? We’re too clever – sign our decoys to keep forever.” Now they sit in our living room, where we are always reminded of our special day.

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6/3

Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Banquet The 38th annual MIAL awards banquet includes a guided tour of the Delta State Sculpture Garden, cocktail hour at the Grammy Museum and dinner on the Delta State campus. The 2017 MIAL honorees include local artists Jere Allen and Carlyle Wolfe, along with Thacker Mountain Radio. Cleveland, Mississippi, ms-arts-letters.org

6/4, 11, 18 and 25 Summer Sunset Series

The University of Mississippi Museum hosts a free concert every Sunday in June. 7-9 p.m., the Grove, museum.olemiss.edu

6/22-24 North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Blues fans from across the South flock to Waterford for the two-day festival that includes performances by blues musicians from all over the region, along with guitar and harmonica workshops. Betty Davis Ponderosa at the corner of Highway 310 and Highway 7 in Waterford Tickets $10-$150. Find North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic on Facebook for more info.

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6/24-25

Participants in the third annual race sponsored by Lee Family Dentistry will be showered with water and enjoy activities for all ages. The event is free. 8 a.m., Avent Park splashndash5k.com

The two-day, two-person golf tournament benefits the L.O.U. Ole Miss Club scholarship endowment and includes dinner and prizes. Ole Miss Golf Course olemissalumni.com/events

Splash ‘n’ Dash 5K

6/5-9

Carrot Camp Hosted by Good Food for Oxford Schools, the summer camp for children ages 5-10 features healthy and fun activities such as planting a summer garden, learning about farm animals, cooking nutritious meals and more. $100 (includes a T-shirt, daily lunches and snacks); need-based scholarships available 8 a.m.-2 p.m., OSD Central Office at 409 Washington Ave., oxfordsd.org/Page/7569

6/6, 6/23, 7/7 and 7/21 Movies and Music at Avent Park

Oxford Park Commission sets up a movie screen for free, family-friendly films, with live music before each show. Music starts at 7:15 p.m., movies start at 8 p.m.

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Oxford University Bank Two-Person Scramble

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6/29

The 10th annual local event, which celebrates the Emancipation Proclamation, includes live music, children’s activities, food and more. 3-8 p.m., Oxford Intermediate School For more information, visit Oxford Juneteenth on Facebook.

Hosted by Leap Frog, the annual event will feature performances by The Bouffants and Leap Frog students, along with a silent auction, the coronation of Mr. and Mrs. America, beer from Yalobusha Brewing Co. and local barbecue. 7 p.m., the Powerhouse $25 at the door, or purchase in advance at St. Peters Episcopal Church

Juneteenth Celebration

6/17 and 7/22 Miss Films

Oxford Film Festival, along with the Sarah Isom Center and Mississippi Humanities, hosts Miss Films, a six-month series of free screenings and panel discussions as part of Mississippi’s bicentennial celebration. 7 p.m., various locations For a full schedule and list of showings, visit oxfordfilmfest.com.

Firecracker Bash

6/30-7/2

Babymoon

Hosted by certified childbirth educator and birth doula Stacey Sanford, the three-day retreat is designed to prepare participants on their journey to parenthood. Various packages available. Read more on page 112. The Graduate Hotel, oxfordbabymoon.com

7/4

L.O.U. Independence Day Celebration The all-day 4th of July festivities include a Stars & Stripes 5K, children’s fun run, parade around the Square, live music and honoring ceremony for local service men and women at the Grove, and fireworks at Oxford-University Stadium (stadium seats $2, no coolers, gates open at 7:30 p.m.). lou4thofjuly.com

World Famous Chicken Salad & bagel chips! 1801 West Jackson Ave. Oxford l 661.280.5094 open daily 6:30am-8:00pm

7/18

Ace Atkins Reading Oxford-based crime novelist Ace Atkins reads from The Fallen (G.P. Putnam’s Sons), the newest book in his Quinn Colson series. 5 p.m., Off Square Books, squarebooks.com

7/22

Ole Miss Ladies Football Forum A behind-the-scenes look at the Ole Miss football program with head coach Hugh Freeze, the players and staff. Participants will learn the ins and outs of college football, including recruitment, practice and preparation processes. $175, includes T-shirt, photo with coach Freeze, lunch, cookbook and a special gift olemissladiesforum.com

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Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference This year’s conference, “Faulkner and Money: The Economies of Yoknapatawpha and Beyond,” gathers writers, teachers and students for lectures and discussions. outreach.olemiss.edu/events/faulkner June/July 2017 | INVITATION OXFORD

SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM written by Ginny Cooper McCarley

Oxford School District will once again partner with the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service to provide free meals for any child age 18 and under this summer. The program, which is funded by the USDA and administered by the Mississippi Department of Education, seeks to provide nutritious meals to all children, according to Tim Howington, Oxford School District’s child nutrition director. “While Lafayette County is an affluent area, we still have a number of [families in need],” he said. “If a child’s nutrition suffers during the summer, their development and learning will suffer as well, which could put the child behind at the start of a new school year.” Meals provided meet requirements set out by the USDA dietary guidelines and are free of charge for all children, regardless of where they live or attend school during the year. There is no application required, and participants do not have to be residents of Lafayette County. “All children are welcome to our serving line,” Howington said. Last year, OSD served more than 12,000 meals to children. This year, they hope to increase that number to 14,000. The program will run June 1-July 21. Breakfast is served 7:15-8:45 a.m., and lunch is served 10:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Adults can eat for a small charge and should accompany children younger than 12 years old. While the meal program is partially covered through reimbursements directly from OSD, they don’t cover all the expenses. The remainder of the funding comes from personal donations. Visit oxfordsd.org/summermeals for more information.

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HONEY

written by Sunny Baker

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PHOTOGRAPHED BY DANNY K PHOTOGRAPHY

hoosing a memorable gift for your wedding guests can be a hard decision. Local honey, packaged in small jars, is a great option for its sweetness, flavor and maybe even health benefits. “Since the bees visit flowering plants that cause allergies, and bits of pollen make their way into the honey, many people feel that consuming a small amount of local honey each day is like a vaccination against seasonal allergies,” said Andrew Lafferty, owner of Mardis Honey Farm in Taylor. The Mardis and Lafferty family have been keeping bees for the past 10 years. Andrew and his wife, Karen, bought the business from Karen’s parents in 2016. The flavor of Mardis honey is specific to Lafayette County. According to Andrew, “Honey flavor is primarily dependent on the source of the nectar. “[At Mardis Honey Farm] we don’t alter our honey’s flavor in any way, but we do take steps to make sure the flavor is good,” he added. For example, Andrew does not collect much honey after ragweed starts to bloom heavily, as it can affect the flavor. “Also, the bees need that late honey to survive the winter,” he said. The bees deposit the honey in hives by mouth and fan it with their wings until it’s dry. It then becomes capped with wax. The Mardises remove the hive frames to extract the honey in the morning before the heat of the day. “We place the frames in an extractor, and it spins the frames. Then the honey is slung onto the side of the tank,” Andrew explained. “It then comes down a spigot for ease of bottling.” The Mardises love to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Andrew’s morning drink is simply hot water and honey, sometimes with lemon or cinnamon added. Karen’s favorite use is in unsweetened yogurt that she tops with her homemade honey granola (recipe at right). For weddings, Andrew suggests personalizing honey jars, a service that Mardis Honey Farm offers. “We have been fortunate enough to be a small part of several weddings over the last year,” he said. “Couples love to provide small favors at their wedding or in welcoming baskets for out-of-town guests.” To get in touch with Andrew about wedding favors, call 662-336-BZZZ or stop by the Mardis booth at Oxford Community Market.

Personalized jars of local honey make great wedding favors or additions to gift baskets for out-of-town guests. Not only does honey have a long shelf life, but some say it also has health benefits like helping curb seasonal allergies.

Karen Mardis’ Honey Granola DRY INGREDIENTS: 2 cups old-fashioned organic oats 1⁄2 cup chopped nuts (Mississippi-grown pecans are a favorite) 1 Tablespoon ground flax seeds (optional) 11⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon salt WET INGREDIENTS: 1 Tablespoon coconut oil 1⁄3 cup honey 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Heat oven to 300°F. Mix dry and wet ingredients together in separate bowls. Mix wet ingredients in with the dry; then spread the mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes; then remove from the oven, and stir. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until the granola is slightly golden. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool. Once cooled, transfer granola to an airtight container. June/July 2017 | INVITATION OXFORD

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MAYLEN MUSGROVE & SCOTT BRADY

r. and Mrs. Joel W. Jackson (Molly) of Oxford, together with Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Musgrove of the Calhoun Community in Laurel, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Maylen Michelle Musgrove to Ronald Scott Brady, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Brady of Carmichael in Clarke County. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold “Pete” Temple (Jean) of Sandersville, and Mrs. Betty Musgrove and the late Mr. Leroy Musgrove of the Calhoun Community in Laurel. Miss Musgrove graduated summa cum laude and as a Hall of Fame member in 2009 from West Jones High School in Soso. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi in 2013 with a bachelor of science degree in biology. She graduated in 2014 from William Carey University with a master’s degree in biomedical science and in May 2017 with a professional master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Christian Brothers University. She will sit for her boards soon and begin her career as a physician assistant. The groom is the grandson of Mrs. Shelby Jean Carmichael and the late Mr. Burt B. Carmichael Sr. of Carmichael in Clarke County, and Mrs. Neva Brady and the late Mr. Samuel R. Brady of Heidelberg. Mr. Brady is a 2007 honor graduate of Heidelberg Academy in Heidelberg. In 2013, he received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Mississippi. He is currently employed in sales with EI Ceramics out of Cincinnati. The couple will exchange vows on June 24 at Paris-Yates Chapel on the campus of the University of Mississippi in Oxford. A reception will follow at the Graduate Hotel. After a honeymoon in Grenada at the Sandals LaSource Resort, the Bradys will reside in Oxford.

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LENA ANDERSON & BRYAN NIGH

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hile Lena Anderson and Bryan Nigh were planning their big spring wedding, the couple began picturing something a bit different – a smaller, lowmaintenance event with a little less frills and a lot more pizza. So they scrapped their to-do lists, cancelled the hotel blocks and a few weeks later, on Dec. 22, 2016 – the couple’s two-year anniversary – married on Mozingo Lake in their hometown of Maryville, Missouri, with 16 of their closest friends and family. The Hon. Roger Prokes officiated, while Lena’s sister, Clara Sainte, and Bryan’s sister, Amanda Cullin, served as best women. The ceremony featured personally written vows, a Jim Henson reading, an Ariana Grande song, a few tears and a lot of laughter. Afterward, the group enjoyed dinner at Pagliai’s Pizza, followed by drinks and dancing at The Pub. A highlight of the night was the wedding “cake” – a surprise gift from the bride’s best friends – made of 200 chicken McNuggets. It was adorned with pictures of the happy couple and was accompanied by a tiered dish of various dipping sauces. Their dream wedding ended just as Lena and Bryan had imagined – with warm Champagne, cold pizza and a rousing game of Cards Against Humanity with the people they love. The couple live in Kansas City, Missouri, with their dogs, Lady and Dylan, who are still upset they weren’t asked to be maids of honor.

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REBECCA BAILEY & NATHAN PEPPER

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ebecca Bailey and Nathan Pepper were united in holy matrimony at 5:30 p.m. on June 18, 2016, at the historical Manchester of Yazoo City. The Rev. Mac Ables performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Randy and Teresa Bailey of Brandon. The groom is the son of Ralph and Reba Pepper of Benton. As the bride descended the stairs on the arm of her father, she wore a champagne Allure peplum gown with an embellished rhinestone waistband. Affixed to her traditional hand-tied bouquet of pink and cream roses was a monogrammed handkerchief given to her by her mother. The ceremony, among many family and friends, took place in front of a cross adorned with pink roses and white hydrangeas that was made by the bride’s father as a symbol of the couple’s Christian unity. Urns and vases filled with roses and greenery surrounded photos of the couple’s courtship captured on their many hunting expeditions. Attending the bride as matrons of honor were Ashley Fletcher and Avery Hamilton. Bridesmaids were Haley Anderson, Mary Lawson Barlow, Lasa Bennett, Ashlie Mason, Maci Palasini and Jordan Thames. Father of the groom Ralph Pepper served as best man. Groomsmen were Kenny Arbuckle, Bob Flowers, Matt Jones, Jared Pepper, Lester Twiner and Forrest Wilbanks. Following the ceremony, the parents of the bride hosted a reception catered by Fresh Cut Catering and Floral of Flowood. Guests dined on barbecue, crawfish étouffée, cowboy caviar and a mashed potato bar. The bride’s cake of alternating strawberry and almond with buttercream frosting was served alongside the groom’s butter cake with ganache icing. Both cakes were created by Jan Williams of Yazoo City. The second-floor ballroom welcomed the couple as they shared their first dance to the song From the Ground Up by Dan + Shay. The band Style provided the evening’s musical entertainment as guests celebrated and danced the night away. Floral arrangements were created by aunts and cousins of the bride. Ginny Ables, cousin of the bride, served as wedding consultant and director. Lisa Reams Photography captured the many memories of the evening. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at the Benton Country Club. Following a honeymoon in Napa Valley, California, the couple resides in Yazoo City.

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COURTNEY ANN BOOKER & JOSEPH ECKHARDT RUDER II

ourtney Ann Booker and Joseph Eckhardt Ruder II were united in marriage at 6 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2016, at Paris-Yates Chapel on the campus of Ole Miss in the presence of family and friends. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Jim Roberts. Ceremonial music was provided by organist Jason Derrick. The bride is the daughter of Russell and Melinda Riggs of Caruthersville, Missouri, and Stanley and Marla Booker of Jonesboro, Arkansas. The groom is the son of Stephen and Gail Alford of Norcross, Georgia, and Joseph F. Ruder of Oxford. Given in marriage by her family and escorted by her father, the bride wore a wedding gown embellished with lace, pearls and a cathedral-length wedding veil bordered by lace. She carried a bouquet of red roses by Fresh Cut Floral finished with a white satin ribbon. Tied in her bouquet were charms representing treasured photos of her grandparents. Red roses hand-tied with white satin ribbon were displayed at the end of each pew. Candles and an abundant array of red roses flanked the altar. The inside entry table was adorned with coordinating florals and a guest registry. The chapel doors were decorated with wreaths of red roses. The brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sisters, Ashlie Sisler and Bailey Booker of Jonesboro, and Katie Riggs of Caruthersville, were maids of honor. The bridesmaids were Quaker Hefner, Olivia Bradley and Marti Mills of Oxford; Nazie Shamoil of Los Angeles; Amber Feather of Water Valley; Amber Wedgeworth of Batesville; and Jill Haugen of Cumming, Georgia. The bridesmaids wore navy-blue, floor-length dresses and carried bouquets of red roses tied with white satin ribbon. Flower girls were Marlie Sisler, the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s niece; Maci Feather; Addison Feather; and Raena Lee-Warner. The precious flower girls wore full-length white dresses overlaid with tulle and lace and tied in the back with a navy June/July 2017 | INVITATION OXFORD

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satin bow. Each wore white satin-tied slippers and carried white satin baskets of red rose petals. The groom’s brother, Jeffery Ruder of Cumming, was the best man. Groomsmen were Cory Ruder and Austin Ruder of Memphis, Tennessee; Braxton Ruder of Oxford; Brandon Clark of Stephens City, Virginia; Geof Galaher and Mark Herring of Laurel; Chris Booker of Jonesboro; Tom Hodge of Batesville; and David Key of Knoxville, Tennessee. The ring bearer was Bryer Sisler, nephew of the bride. He carried a satin pillow bearing rings for the bride and groom. A reception followed at the Colonel’s Quarters at Castle Hill Resort in Oxford. The bride and groom rode in style from the church to the wedding reception in a classic Rolls-Royce provided by Way-Back-in-Time. The ballroom was elegantly decorated with

an Ole Miss red and navy theme. Gorgeous floral designs of red roses, soft-lit candles and special lighting by Apollo Event Lighting were placed throughout the ballroom. Exquisite ice sculptures of Colonel Rebel by Premier Ice Sculptures were displayed on the tables. Colonel Rebel himself also made rounds at the reception. Guests were welcomed and treated with appetizers, main dishes, desserts and beverages. Special Southern cheeseburger donuts were a hit. The wedding cake by The Flour Garden was a traditional almond vanilla cake decorated with white butter icing and red roses. The groom’s chocolate cake was a perfect representation of an Ole Miss football helmet with powder-blue icing. Family and friends danced the night away to music and entertainment by Broad-

way Event. A picture booth was provided by L3Media. The guests’ favors were honey in a glass bottle with the inscription, MEANT TO BEE Joseph & Courtney 10/8/16. In lieu of traditional gifts, the bride and groom suggested donations to their favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The bride and groom, wedding party, family and friends were honored at a rehearsal dinner the evening before the wedding at the Ravine Restaurant in Oxford. All wedding events were photographed by Ann Marie Wyatt of Taylor Square Photography and filmed by E.A.E. Productions. The wedding coordinator was Stella & Company, and the event designer was Meredith McCullough. After a honeymoon in Seaside, Florida, the couple resides in Oxford.

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KATHERINE GRESHAM HODGES & ROGER STEPHEN MEEK III

r. and Mrs. William Gregory Hodges of Dallas are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Katherine Gresham to Roger “Stephen” Meek III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stephen Meek II of Fort Smith, Arkansas. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Betty Gresham and the late Mr. John Kenneth “Buddy” Gresham of Oxford. The couple was married Oct. 8, 2016, at Siasconset Union Chapel in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The bride grew up vacationing with family on the island and has dreamt of getting married there since childhood. Her two sisters, Palmer Hodges and Scout Hodges, served as her maids of honor, and her sister-in-law, Sarah Jane Meek, served as bridesmaid. Stephen’s father, Roger, served as best man, while his brother, Philip, and brother-in-law, Archer Hodges, served as groomsmen. The couple filled their wedding details with family, tradition and sentiment. The Rev. Les Newsom of Oxford, former RUF pastor at Ole Miss, wed the couple. The bride wore her mother’s veil down the aisle, and her bridesmaids wore earrings designed and created by the bride

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herself, who is a professional jewelry designer. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a tented reception at Galley Beach, where guests enjoyed a plein air dinner and dancing on the shore. The bride painted her wedding suite with watercolor using her chosen hues of coral, rose and ivory. Her aunt, Michelle Hodges, a florist in Texas, did all of the flowers. Her paternal grandmother, Nancy Hodges, did the calligraphy for the seating and table cards. Several details at the reception included Coca-Cola twists in honor of the groom’s family, a fourth-generation Coca-Cola distributor. Mini Coke bottles customized with each guest’s name acted as escort cards. The groom’s cake was Coke flavored and decorated as the bottle cap of a Coke bottle. Guests enjoyed Motown music by the band The Sultans of Swing. The dancing eventually spread out of the tent and onto the sand, bringing to life the bride’s favorite song, Dancing in the Moonlight. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in honor of the couple at the Nantucket Whaling Museum.

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eghan Scott and Charles “Rusty” Anderson were united in marriage on Dec. 4, 2016, in Taylor. Meghan is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Seth Scott of Lucedale, and Rusty is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Anderson of Diamondhead, and the late Mrs. Cheryl Diane Anderson. The couple was surrounded in love for the ceremony and reception at The Chapel and The Mill at Plein Air. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father. She wore a rosewater, long-sleeve bridal gown with an illusion floral beaded bodice designed by Hayley Paige, found at Maggie Louise Bridal Boutique in Collierville, Tennessee. The bride worked closely with local wedding planner Ferriday McClatchy on the organization of the wedding festivities throughout the summer and fall leading up to the winter nuptials. The bride’s bouquet, along with all the other wonderful floral pieces, were designed by

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the bride and groom’s friend David Naron of Oxford Floral and his fabulous team. The Soul Tones, another Oxford favorite, performed live at the reception for guests in the early evening. A friend, lovingly known as P. W. Francis, followed up their performance with a late-night DJ session. Meghan and Rusty are both employed with the City Grocery Restaurant Group, and the catering, provided by The Main Event (headed by chef and owner John Currence), was a dream come true. From various stations of charcuterie, grilled oysters and pork belly steamed buns, the guests’ taste buds were thoroughly tingled. A dear friend of the bride’s, Dwayne Ingraham of Sinfully Southern Bakery in Oxford, created the wedding cakes. The bride and groom left early the following morning to travel to Disney World for their honeymoon. Meghan and Rusty continue to live happily ever after in Oxford.

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MELINDA SUTTON & TIMOTHY NOSS

elinda Sutton and Timothy Noss were united in marriage at 6 p.m. on Dec. 17, 2016, at Oxford-University United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. Eddie Rester officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sutton and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Duane Sutton and the late Mr. and Mrs. Cranfill Paschall, all of Mabank, Texas. The groom is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Noss of Clinton, Tennessee, and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Noss of State College, Pennsylvania, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Champion of Oxford. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory Maggie Sottero fit-andflare gown made of rich mikado silk and carried a bouquet of red roses. She wore the diamond earrings her father gave her mother on their wedding day as her “something borrowed.”

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Jeffrey Sutton, brother of the bride, and Scott Noss, brother of the groom, served as honor attendants. Evelyn Ashley, Gregory Featherston, Karli Sutton and Megan Wick served as attendants of the bride, and Brett Barefoot, Lee Cauthen, Emily Ann Harvey, and Missy Hopkins served as attendants of the groom. Flower girls were Lynlee Sutton, niece of the bride, and Amari Harvey, niece of the groom. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a reception hosted by the bride’s parents at The Inn at Ole Miss, complete with a sparkler send-off for the couple. After honeymooning in Cancún, Mexico, the couple returned home to Oxford, where they are both employed at the University of Mississippi, with the bride serving as the dean of students and the groom serving as a development officer. On the eve of the wedding, the couple hosted a rehearsal dinner at Taylor Grocery. Friends of the groom hosted a brunch for the wedding party and out-of-town guests the morning of the wedding at McEwen’s in Oxford.

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ELIZABETH THOMPSON & DEREK WILLIAMS

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lizabeth Thompson and Derek Williams were united in marriage at 6 p.m. on March 25, 2017, at Madison United Methodist Church in Madison. Minister Harvey G. Ellis II officiated the ceremony. Elizabeth is the daughter of Paul and Kinta Thompson of Madison. She is the granddaughter of Bonnie James of Meridian, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Thompson of Sharpsburg, Georgia. Derek is the son of Keith Williams of Brandon and Cherita Swanson of Madison. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Means of Puckett. The bride was attended by her maid of honor, Joyce Neville; matron of honor Mallory Thompson; and bridesmaids Lindsey Barrilleaux, Adriana Mercier, Anna Gibbs, Kristen Trosclair and Mary Gibbs. The flower girl was the bride’s niece, Annie Thompson. The groom was attended by his father and best man, Keith Williams, and groomsmen Bradley Williams, Zachary Williams, David Thompson, Elliott Thompson, John Collin Thompson and Keith Campbell. Ring bearers were Miller Thompson and Hutton Williams. The program attendants were Cage Williams, Bill Thomas, Harper Grey and Sadie Grey. Following the ceremony, the reception was held at Bridlewood of Madison, where guests enjoyed music by The Plan B Band out of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The flowers at the reception venue were arranged by Liz Moore from Plant the Earth in Meridian. The flowers at the ceremony were arranged by Melanie McGee of Jackson. The videographer was John Arender of Arender Films. Photography was done by Avery Forrest of Foley, Alabama. Avery captured the couple’s proposal, their engagement pictures and the entire wedding day. The rehearsal dinner was held at Anjou Restaurant in Ridgeland. Elizabeth and Derek reached out to Taylor Madison with The Simple Sol for ideas on the honeymoon location. The couple was intrigued by a suggestion from Taylor to travel to Nicaragua. They spent one night in Grenada, Nicaragua, at Tribal hotel and five nights at Morgan’s Rock Ecolodge and Hacienda near San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. Morgan’s Rock is situated on a secluded 4,000-acre reserve with plenty of wildlife and a private beach. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2014 with a bachelor’s in social work and in 2016 with her master’s in social work. She now works for North Mississippi Medical Center Senior Intensive Outpatient Program in Pontotoc. Derek graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2013 with a bachelor’s in business management, and he currently works at FNC Park for the City of Oxford as a turf specialist. Elizabeth and Derek reside in Oxford.

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TARA HALLIE TIGHE & WILLIAM McPHERSON WARE

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ara Hallie Tighe and William McPherson Ware were united in marriage on June 18, 2016, at 6 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church in Jackson. The candlelight ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Seth M. Walley. Tara Hallie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bowman Stirling Tighe Jr. of Ridgeland. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. Webber Clifton Gatlin and Mrs. Audrey Gatlin of Laurel, and the late Mr. Bowman Stirling Tighe Sr., the late Mrs. Lou Frissell Moore and Mr. William Sebastian Moore, all of Jackson. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harold Ware of Memphis, Tennessee. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Leo Ware of Jackson, Tennessee, and the late Ms. Sara Elizabeth Sewell Babb of Columbia, Tennessee. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a joyous celebration at the Country Club of Jackson. The special evening was captured in a live oil painting created by Mississippi artist Mark Millet, along with a host of other surprises throughout the evening for the happy couple. Friends and family of the bride’s parents hosted a celebration on Thursday evening before the wedding at the home of the bride’s parents in the Bridgewater neighborhood, as well as other weekend festivities. The groom’s parents hosted a beautiful rehearsal dinner on Friday night at the Fairview to honor the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Geary, along with many others, hosted a combination bridesmaid and groomsman pool party at their home, and Mr. and Mrs. David Russell, with friends, hosted a luncheon on the day of the wedding that was enjoyed by all. Following the wedding celebration, the couple enjoyed a trip to Saint Lucia. They now reside in Memphis. Wedding gown and veil by The Bridal Path at Banner Hall; wedding planner, Deborah Simmons of Signature Occasions; church wedding coordinator, Sheri Cox; photography by Sully Clemmer Photography; videography by Matt Hinkle; floral design (church) by William Box of William Box Designs; floral design (reception and rehearsal dinner) by Wendy Putt of Fresh Cut; and wedding and groom’s cakes by That Special Touch. June/July 2017 | INVITATION OXFORD

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VIRGINIA-BOYD TYSON & JOHN JAMES

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irginia-Boyd Tyson of Columbia, South Carolina, and John Adkins James of Corinth were united in marriage at 6 p.m. on April 1 at Shandon United Methodist Church in Columbia. The Rev. C.E. Kanipe Jr. officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Emmon Tyson Jr. of Columbia. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Russell Dumas of Prentiss, and Mrs. Robert Emmon Tyson of Holly Springs. She earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy leadership from the University of Mississippi. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Earl James of Corinth. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Baxter James of Corinth and Mrs. Billy Gordon Morton of Ripley. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accountancy from the University of Mississippi. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. Soloists Kay Martin Johnson and Marian Montgomery Taylor provided music. Maids of honor were Jessica Phillips Tyson, Anne Watkins Tyson and Ruth Emmon Tyson. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Douglas Baird, Caroline Cleo McCormick, Cameron Burgess Martin, Chappell Laird Gaw, Lucy Morrow Jackson, Virginia Haynes Tracy, Katherine Elizabeth Kneece and Lauren Elizabeth Gabriel. Pearson Sue DiBiase was flower girl. Best man was Ricky Earl James. Groomsmen were Jed Ellis James, Bryson Barker Avent, Christopher Felder Brantley, Alexander Warren Hood, Ben Griffin Long, Jess Logan Rush, Luke Corrigan McCullen and Patrick McLean Steelman. Program attendants were Rachel Gibson Griffin and Lucia Alise Murff. Ushers were Wallis Graham Williams and Michael Brent Allred. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Forest Lake Club. After their honeymoon in Antigua, the couple will reside in Corinth.

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arly Wilbanks and Van Cooper were married at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2016, at the home of Van’s parents, Chuck and Rhonda Cooper in New Albany. Carly is the daughter of Jim and Cindy Wilbanks, and the granddaughter of the late Carl and Marge Swofford, and the late Billy and Mary Wilbanks. Van is the grandson of Ben and Bea Avent, and the late Warren and Maudell Cooper. The bride’s wedding dress featured a peony underlay with an ivory lace overlay by Stella York. Her something borrowed was her grandmother’s pin, which she carried in her bouquet. Her jewelry was by Van Atkins Jewelers and the bride’s wedding set was designed and created by her husband, Van. Randy Dunnam provided vocals and Barry Robbins was the pianist for the ceremony. Officiates were the Rev. Barry Male and Dr. Timothy Prather. Maid of honor was Christie Riley. Bridesmaids were Jenna Cooper, Shelby Brown, Calli Broom, Katie Knight, Sarah Bobo, Summer Smith and Alicia Pitts.

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CARLY WILBANKS & VAN COOPER

Best man was Chuck Cooper. Groomsmen were Sam Cooper, Ray Cooper, Jack Cooper, Joseph Martin, Clay Ormon, Mitchell Edwards and Tracy Springer. Ushers were Mark McClinton, Ryan Rhea, Brack Wofford and Liam Mulligan. A reception at the Coopers’ home followed

the ceremony. On the day of the wedding, Van and his groomsmen enjoyed skeet shooting while Carly and her bridesmaids dined at a brunch held at the Rainey Estate in Blue Mountain. A rehearsal dinner was held in historic downtown New Albany the night before the wedding.

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JESSICA ZAMPELLA & BRECK JONES

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essica Nicole Zampella and Breck Matthew Jones were united in marriage at 6 p.m. on Aug. 27, 2016, at Hollow Creek Plantation in Ecru. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Pat Ward of The Orchard Oxford. The bride is the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Philip and Donna Norwood Zampella of Water Valley. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Teresa Zampella of Water Valley and Mr. Antimo Zampella of Brooklyn, New York, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Jean Norwood of Water Valley. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob and Katherine Kay Jones of Water Valley. He is the grandson of Mrs. Ima Jones and the late Mr. Quay Jones of Water Valley, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold and Ann Kay of Tupelo. The reception was catered by Carolyn Montfort Catering of Memphis, Tennessee. The wedding and groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cakes were created by Creative Cakes of Tupelo. Flower arrangements were created by the bride and her mother. DJ Mark Best of Tupelo provided the entertainment. Mr. Bob Jones served as best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Josh Muse of Oxford, Mr. Colin Boone of Grenada, Mr. Collin Brister of Eupora, Mr. Wes Hood of Grenada, Mr. Casey Oliver of Starkville and Mr. John Swinkowski of Water Valley. Ring bearer was Conner Postoak of Gainesville, Florida. Ms. Autumn Jones served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Lauren Lundgren of Oxford, Ms. Kristin Sparks of Oxford, Ms. Briana Thompson of Water Valley, Ms. Carrie Carlisle of Water Valley, Ms. Kaiesha Smith of Oxford and Ms. Christy Caldwell of Oakland. Junior bridesmaids were Ms. Hannah Zampella of Oxford and Julia Serpas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Flower girls were Mallie Gordon of Water Valley, Emma Gordon of Water Valley and Khloe Pegues of Oxford.

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BASE CAMP CODING ACADEMY FUNDRAISER Base Camp Coding Academy held a fundraiser May 4 on the lawn of the Mill at Plein Air in Taylor. The event included dinner by Grit, a graduation ceremony and live music at Big Truck Theatre. photographed by Joey Brent

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OXFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL ART SHOW PREVIEW PARTY Oxford Middle School held a Double Decker art show preview party April 25 at the OMS Commons. Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; artwork was later showcased, judged and sold at the Double Decker Arts Festival. photographed by Joey Brent

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LEGACY AWARD DINNER The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy held its Legacy Award Dinner April 22 at the Pavilion at Ole Miss. This year’s honorees were Jennifer Gillom and Peggie Gillom-Granderson. photographed by Jessica Richardson and Kevin Bain

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PRIDE WEEKEND The second annual Oxford Pride Weekend was held May 4-7. Activities included live music, a drag show, a film screening and a pride parade. Presented by the Sarah Isom Center and OutOxford, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme was Liberty and Justice for All. photographed by Joey Brent

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OLE MISS MBA GOLF CLASSIC The University of Mississippi MBA program hosted a two-person scramble and silent auction May 5 at the Country Club of Oxford. The event benefited the UM MBA Scholarship Fund. photographed by Joey Brent

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MARY ANN CONNELL BOOK SIGNING Local writer and attorney Mary Ann Connell read from and signed copies of her memoir, An Unforeseen Life, April 11 at Off Square Books. photographed by Joey Brent

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THE RUSSIAN BALLET’S SLEEPING BEAUTY The Ford Center hosted the Russian National Ballet April 25 for a performance of Sleeping Beauty. The ballet adaptation of the classic Grimm’s fairy tale features music by composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. photographed by Joey Brent

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While planning the details of your wedding, don’t be afraid to put your own spin on your big day.

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written by Ginny Cooper McCarley

Marguerite and Tyler Melton didn’t follow a traditional wedding timeline with their small ceremony in Jackson on a Thursday night and large reception the following Saturday in Oxford. Emily Saunders of Confête Events in Oxford coordinated both events, while Tulip Floral provided the flower arrangements (pictured above) for the Jackson ceremony.

S in tradition. From what to wear to what

o many aspects of a wedding are steeped

to say to what to eat, customs shape much of the big day. But now more than ever, couples are mixing things up to make sure their wedding reflects their own unique personalities and relationship.

Order of Events Many weddings follow the same timeline – a ceremony followed by a reception. But for Marguerite Melton, having her ceremony on a different day than her reception

solved a number of issues. The couple, who had an intimate ceremony for 65 people at CAET wine bar in Jackson the Thursday before their big reception for 150 guests at Woodson Ridge Farms in Oxford, wanted a private ceremony. “We were both nervous about a huge ceremony but still wanted to include all our friends and family in the celebration,” Marguerite said. “We loved being able to speak to everyone at the ceremony in Jackson, and it took the pressure off the Oxford party because the serious stuff was already taken care of.”

Having two separate events also allowed the couple to have two different aesthetics: For their ceremony, Melton’s husband, Tyler, wore a white tuxedo with black lapels and then donned his Blue Delta jeans and cowboy hat for the reception. Marguerite bought two dresses, both from Lace Bridal in Brandon. “We got to have two completely different feels, which was fun,” Marguerite said. “It was kind of like a destination wedding but in Mississippi. We love Jackson and we love Oxford, and we couldn’t pick one. This way, we got both.” June/July 2017 | INVITATION OXFORD

Capturing the Moment

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Wedding days can pass by in a flash. That’s why, for many brides, photography is so important. It’s a way to have something tangible to look back on after the day is over. But photographs aren’t the only way to document your big day. Some brides are now hiring artists to create live-event portraits of their nuptials. Hillary Ward was first inspired to have a live-event painter at her wedding at Oak Hill Stables in Oxford after seeing something similar at her best friend’s nuptials. When Ward’s mother and future mother-in-law met artist Judy Joy Nocifora (pictured at top left) during Water Valley’s annual art crawl, they decided to give the couple a painting. “I love that we now have a painting hanging in our living room that we’ll have forever,” Ward said. “It kind of feels like it moves, since every stroke was done during our wedding. It’s a great keepsake, and it’s a cool thing to have.”

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Signing the Guest Book

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The wedding guest book began as a legal necessity: Historically, guests were considered official witnesses of the union and were required to sign the marriage document. Now, guest books serve as a reminder of all the friends and family who came to the wedding after the blur of the big day has passed. While many couples still use a book for recording guests’ names, many are choosing to branch out. From signing a work of art to putting a message in a bottle or taking Polaroid pictures, couples like thinking of ideas that reflect their own stories and personalities. For Andrea Trainor, having aspects throughout her wedding that were unique to her and her husband, Bill, was vital. Since their relationship began after the two started having jam sessions after church services, Andrea decided to have guests sign a guitar they found at a pawnshop. Guests signed the guitar in gold, silver and black permanent markers. “I have it [displayed in our home] as an artwork piece,” Andrea said. “I love that I can look at it and see all the names. It kind of represents us and our relationship well.”

Down the Aisle Though the tradition of the father of the bride walking her down the aisle dates back

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Elizabeth Owen (bride pictured above) made sure her furry best friend, Martha, was a part of her big day – even changing wedding venues to a pet-friendly location that would accommodate her request. The 3-year-old Labradoodle walked down the aisle with Owen’s nephew, John Alden Russell, during the bridal processional.

centuries (to the days of arranged marriages), the custom has changed in recent years. Now, many brides opt to be escorted by their mother, brother, uncle or someone else who played a significant role in their life. Some brides choose to walk down the aisle solo. For Hayley Yim (pictured on opposite page, bottom), choosing someone to walk her down the aisle after her father’s death just three years before her wedding was an emotionally fraught decision. Instead of singling out just one person, Yim opted to include a number of men who had played important roles throughout her life and who had supported her after her dad’s death. “They all said yes, and they all cried,” said Yim, who included her dad’s best friend, two uncles, her father-in-law and her grandfather. The five men all walked her down parts of

the aisle. They formed a semicircle around her and said, “We do” in unison when the officiant asked who was giving her away. “[My dad] would have been very happy that I did have those men who stepped up and were there for me,” Yim said. “It was the best day of my life. I wish my dad could have been there, but it was incredible.”

Selecting the Bridal Party The bridal party usually consists of friends and family who have been important in a bride’s life. For some brides, though, their fourlegged sidekicks can be an unforgettable part of the day as well. Elizabeth Russell Owen knew as soon as she began planning her wedding that her 3-year-old Labradoodle, Martha, would be part of the ceremony. Billed on the program as

the “dog of honor,” Martha walked down the aisle with Owen’s nephew, John Alden Russell. “From the beginning, I one-hundred percent knew I wanted [Martha] to be in the wedding,” Owen said. “We actually changed venues to allow her to be part of the wedding when we found out that the church wouldn’t allow puppies.” Owen was a bit nervous about how Martha would react in front of a crowd, but her behavior was flawless. Though some of the guests were surprised at how well she handled the attention, no one was surprised that the dog played a role in the couple’s wedding. “Several [of our guests] were surprised at how well behaved she was, but everyone who knows me probably assumed that Martha was going to be incorporated in some way in the wedding,” Owen said, laughing. June/July 2017 | INVITATION OXFORD

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Do dress codes have you guessing? This guide will help you be one of the best-dressed guests at the wedding.

written by Emily Welly illustrated by Maddie Beck

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cocktail or dressy casual

beach casual

hether attending a small daytime event or a grand evening gala, wedding guests want to dress the part. From casual to white tie, here’s what to wear to the wedding.

COCKTAIL OR DRESSY CASUAL

CASUAL

BEACH CASUAL For the men, ties are not

This will be a more relaxed event, but guests can still look their best. Women will be in sundresses or skirt-and-top separates with sandals; the men will be in khakis or shorts with button-down shirts and loafers or sneakers. Skip the jeans unless they’re specified. “Because nothing is too fussy or formal, you’re free to have a bit of fun with your fashion choices,” said fashion blogger Anne Lampkin. “Some trends that I’m loving for sundresses this season are pom-pom detailing and primary colors.”

A step up from casual. Women will wear dresses or dressy separates, and men will wear seasonal sport coats or blazers. Tie optional.

required, but a linen shirt and pants or summer suit is a good bet. For women, “a beach wedding calls first and foremost for length,” Lampkin said. “The last thing you need is for the wind to send your mini sundress flying overhead. Look for a slightly longer dress or a maxi instead. For a trendier look, choose a coastal floral pattern, pleating or ruffle details to add a little interest. Pair with strappy, slightly dressed-up sandals, and you’re ready for the beach.”

formal or black-tie optional

SEMIFORMAL

A cocktail dress or little black dress will work for women; men will don suits and ties.

FORMAL OR BLACK-TIE OPTIONAL Commonly required for evening weddings in more formal, indoor locations. A classic little black dress or dressy cocktail attire still works, but women can also opt for long evening gowns; men may wear tuxedos but will as likely choose dark suits and ties. “[For women], a nice fitted silhouette creates an elegant look,” Lampkin said. “With an interesting neckline and eye-catching accessories, like a beaded box clutch and embellished strappy heels, it will be anything but understated.”

black tie

white tie

BLACK TIE Men will wear tuxedos and black

AND FOR THE BRIDAL SHOWER?

bow ties, but Lampkin says this is an intimidating dress code for women because it’s often hard to discern what is dressy enough. “Creating a foundation with a classic-silhouetted evening gown in a deep color is the best option,” she said. “Then, play with accessorizing to fit your personal style, whether that be quirky or a little bit rock ’n’ roll, to boost your confidence. It’s not just what you wear but how you wear it.”

Choosing an outfit for the bridal shower can be as fun (and as stressful) as deciding what to wear to the wedding. Lampkin suggests keeping it simple. “Mid-length tea dresses are best for these occasions,” she said. “They don’t have to be boring, though. Pick a traditional tea dress with a fun floral pattern, an unexpected ruffle or an interesting hemline (or all three) to add flair to an otherwise simple style of dress.”

WHITE TIE This is a glamorous, over-thetop, Cinderella-ball-style event. Think floorlength evening gowns with long gloves for the ladies, and black tuxedos with tails, white bow ties and white vests for the gents.

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Pack these essentials in your wedding bag to ensure you’re as prepared for the big day as the bride. written by Emily Welly photographed by Joe Worthem

WINE WIPES

Red wine is often the drink of choice at weddings, but don’t let the Pinot ruin those pearly whites.

TISSUES Wedding days are emotional. Bring a small package of tissues to catch your tears or to offer to a fellow guest who can’t keep it together. SMARTPHONE A professional photographer will most likely catch the most important moments, but you’ll want to snap (and share) some photos. The bride and groom will later enjoy – and may be surprised by – the candid shots too. SUNGLASSES If you don’t want to squint throughout an outdoor wedding, sunglasses are a must. POO-POURRI We don’t need to discuss it, but have this on hand, just in case. MINTS Receptions can mean small talk, so make sure your breath is minty fresh.

LIPSTICK

Touch up with lipstick (or other makeup) in between the ceremony and reception or after eating.

FOLDABLE FAN

Whether you are in a church or outside, it might get stuffy. Keep the air moving with a compact and cute paper fan.

CASH Don’t forget cash for tipping bartenders or buying drinks at the after party. BAND-AIDS Be prepared for blisters, especially if you’re wearing new or rarely worn shoes. BOBBY PINS Be able to put your hair up quickly with a couple of bobby pins or an elastic hair band. 78

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Whether simple, elaborate or somewhere in between, place settings can help set the tone of a wedding reception. written by Lena Anderson

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MODERN

VINTAGE

Bride & Groom: Jenna & Chris Bryant Location: Chancellor’s House, Oxford Stylist: Claire Kiamie of One Fine Day Photographer: Scott Burton Photography

Bride & Groom: Lauren & Shawn Parrish Location: The Mill at Plein Air, Taylor Stylist: Mother of the bride Cindy Woodard Photographer: Caroline Beffa Photography

For a fresh, contemporary feel at your wedding reception, opt for a lot of white with dashes of color. Wedding and event planner Claire Kiamie of One Fine Day in Oxford suggests incorporating orchids, calla lilies and peonies into centerpieces to style place settings with a more modern touch (arrangement by Oxford Floral pictured at left). Kiamie also advises not being afraid to mix and match styles.

Vintage elements, such as lace, starched linens and detailed dishes, will give a wedding dinner an intimate, timeless feel. Get creative: Repurpose heirloom jewelry as place cards, incorporate bone china teacups as centerpieces or use old picture frames to display family wedding photos from previous generations.

“I’m all about bringing personal touches and style to such a special day for the couple,” she said. “It’s all about making it your own.”

Along with their “something blue” plates, the head table at Lauren and Shawn Parrish’s reception was adorned with a lace overlay, monogrammed linen napkins and vintage candlestick holders.

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RUSTIC CHIC Bride & Groom: Kate & Nathan Burke Location: The field of Old Sardis Methodist Church, Toccopola

Stylist: Ashleigh Coleman Photographer: Ashleigh Coleman Photography This look is all about blending natural, earthy elements with elegant, stylish details. Burlap, mason jars and repurposed wood pieces, combined with antique dishes, crystal china and gold flatware, create the perfect balance. Photographer Ashleigh Coleman not only photographed her brother’s wedding last fall but also helped style the event. She used centerpieces with gold-toned roses and autumnal-colored peonies to complement the gold-rimmed plates and crystal wineglasses. The tops of the natural wooden farm tables by HammMade Furniture were left exposed. “The tables gave it the rustic feel, and the rest of the details gave it an elegant style,” Coleman said.

CLASSIC Bride & Groom: Brooke & Michael Stevens Location: The Mill at Plein Air, Taylor Stylist: Claire Kiamie of One Fine Day Photographer: Followell Fotography For a classic style, the beauty is in the details, so choose one or two interesting pieces to focus on (such as intricately detailed dinner plates), and keep the rest natural and simple. “Take your time and find what you love,” Kiamie said. “With Pinterest and social media, it’s harder to narrow down a ‘style.’ You don’t need one particular theme – mix and match.”

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Biloxi Brewing Co. Biloxi Mississippi Brewing Co. Biloxi

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Chandeleur Island Brewing Gulfport Lazy Magnolia Brewery Kiln Natchez Brewing Co. Natchez Lucky Town Brewing Co. Jackson Mighty Miss Brewing Co. Greenville

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YALOBUSHA BREWING CO. PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE WORTHEM

written by Laurie Triplette illustration by Bryan Nigh

ississippi is legendary for its distinctive cultural, culinary and libationary attractions. Blues. Rock and roll. The Delta. Tamales. Football. Sweet tea. Bourbon. Catfish. But Mississippi beer has never bubbled to the top of anyone’s list of favorites. Until now. A change in our creative economy is brewing, thanks to the concerted efforts of dedicated Magnolia State beer lovers, led by seasoned members of the Mississippi Brewers Guild and Raise Your Pints, a nonprofit organization dedicated to modernizing Mississippi beer laws. When Mississippi became the 49th state to legalize high-gravity beer in 2012, 80-90% of America’s most popular high-quality beers were excluded from in-state distribution. Only three craft breweries called Mississippi home at the time. Mississippi’s restrictive alcohol policies received a second crucial blow in 2013, when the state legalized home brewing, the proven crucible for craft brewery startups. Mississippi still ranks 50th in number of breweries, but already that number has risen to 12. The newest state law, MS House Bill 1322, in effect July 1, will enable breweries to sell beer on-site. All are retooling their facilities

and long-range business plans to accommodate direct sales to beer-drinking visitors. Many are installing taprooms or outright brewpubs. This change is good news not just for the consumer but also for the brewers, who will now have more room for creativity. “When we have the ability to sell product on the premises, it allows brewers to experiment and get automatic feedback on a recipe,” said Matthew McLaughlin, executive director of the Mississippi Brewers Guild. “This can prevent a $50,000 new-offering mistake, enabling the brewer to tweak the recipe into a viable product.” Lucas Simmons, a cofounder and head brewer at Lucky Town Brewing, agrees. “With the new taproom experience, customers are going to be more honest about what they do and don’t like about a beer that costs them $5,” he said. Alvin Felder, chief sales officer for Lazy Magnolia Brewery, explains that all beers contain three main ingredients: water, grain and yeast, and typically hops. The magic is in how the brewer tweaks the ingredients’ chemistry, combines them, ferments the brew and finishes it. Mississippi contains excellent water aquifers and expansive resources for exotic seasonal ingredients such as sweet potatoes, peppers,

blackberries, peaches and watermelon. “There’s a romantic side to craft brewing and a nerdiness that appeals to both artists and engineers, but the business side is where people often get lost,” McLaughlin said. “Making good beer is simply not enough.” “Competition is good for craft breweries,” he added. “Mississippi-made beer is only about 0.3% of the total market in our state, a fraction of the local craft beer market in other parts of the country. The potential for growth in Mississippi is huge.”

Yalobusha Brewing Co.

Founded 2013 in Water Valley. The first brewery in north Mississippi, it’s located in the restored 156-year-old Hendricks Machine Shop and Foundry building. Try Testify bourbon barrel-aged imperial milk stout, 9% ABV; Snopes Family Pilsner, 4.5% ABV; Larry Brown Ale, 6.4% ABV; and Mississippi Blues Trail, a farmhouse ale containing lemon zest and white pepper, 4.5% ABV. Coffee addicts will love sipping Coffee Break Happy Hour, a porter infused with Cups Snickerdoodle cinnamon coffee, chocolate and spice, 5% ABV. Converting to a brewpub this summer, with a restaurant and coffee bar in the works. Live music on Friday nights. June/July 2017 | INVITATION OXFORD

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1817 Brewery

Founded 2015 in Okolona; shipped first sales to Tupelo in 2016. Produces five to seven beers year-round in its Chickasaw County facility (kegs only, to date); construction is planned for a 30-barrel facility in Tupelo’s Mill Village District. Signature beer is 1817 Bicentennial Ale, 9.3% ABV, named for the year Mississippi became the 20th state in the U.S. Owner Kem Coleman loves all his brews but recommends 1817 Trippel, a 7.7% interpretation of a 200-year-old Trappist monk recipe using Belgian candy sugar; Hill Country IPA, 6.4% ABV; The Mexican, 4.8% ABV, a Mexican-style ale that drinks like a lager; and seasonal pilsner Mango Wheat, 6.6% ABV.

Mayhew Junction Brewing Co.

Founded 2014 in Starkville; owners built facility and began distribution in 2016. Five-barrel brew base brews 12-18 tap-only recipes at any given time. Hometown coverage throughout Starkville and Columbus; distributed as far as Tupelo. The four owners, selfproclaimed engineering, IT and science nerds, collaborate with local farmers on seasonals, led by their summertime Seed Spitter watermelon pale ale, 4.6% ABV. Mayhew Mild, an English mild ale, 4.3% ABV, sets the brewery’s standard, but try the Cerveza Agria, a saison farmhouse sour ale aged in cabernet sauvignon French oak. And there’s the Mayhew PB&J milk porter, 6.1% ABV, made with peanut butter and strawberry jam.

Slowboat Brewing Co.

Founded 2015 in an old AM radio station in Laurel; offered first tour in January 2016. Music-loving owners Kenny and Carrie Mann launched a local beer club that segued into a six-barrel brewery serving local area and in-state beer festivals. Offers three year-round brews, led by flagship Into the Mystic, a Belgian witbier brewed with hibiscus, 4.9% ABV, and Wayward Son, a grapefruit farmhouse sour ale, 7.2% ABV. One-offs and seasonals bring the total up to six or seven beers. Stouts and farmhouse ales prevail, using locally sourced produce and honey. Check out brews containing herbs, onions and mushrooms. Local beer-and-food event pairings are the norm; live music every Saturday night.

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Southern Prohibition Brewing Co.

Founded April 2013; Hattiesburg’s downtown brewery. Production: 7,000 barrels in 2017, packaged in cans and 22-ounce bottles distributed throughout the South. Quinby Chun and Ben Green feature an annual hoppy IPA, plus five year-rounds, including Crowd Control Imperial IPA, 8% ABV; Mississippi Fire Ant Imperial Red Ale, 8% ABV; and Devil’s Harvest Breakfast IPA, 4.9% ABV. In 2017, they launched the Rotator series, featuring experimental ales to match the season, plus a Wild and Wood series that includes a special bourbon barrel-aged Mississippi Fire Ant Imperial that brings out vanilla, oak and roasted malt.

Biloxi Brewing Co.

Founded 2014; contract-brewed at Lazy Magnolia until October 2016; now provides contract brewing for other startups. Produces five brews in a 10-barrel brewhouse, focused on top-fermenting yeasts, packaged in cans suitable for the casual, outdoors-oriented coastal lifestyle. Biloxi Pale Ale, 5% ABV is the best-seller for shrimp and crawfish events, but the tasty new gose, Salty Dog, is riding the crest of the national gose craft-brew trend. Awardwinning Black Gold channels Irish extra stouts, and Black Gold Breakfast Blend is a special topping for the homemade ice cream at Sal & Mookies in Biloxi.

Sip on This Ale Beer created using top-fermenting yeast strains, which perform at warmer temperatures than yeasts used to brew lager; by-products create more fruitiness and esters. Amber Any top- or bottom-fermented beer that is amber in color; full-bodied malt aromas; can be either ale or lager.

Blonde Ale that is very pale in color, crisp, dry, with low to medium bitterness and hops aroma, but some sweetness from malt Gose

(Go-suh) Old German-style beer of at least 50% unfiltered malted wheat; cloudy yellow, crisp and tangy, with herbal characteristics, saltiness and lemon sourness.

IPA (India pale ale)

Pale ale is drier than light ale, with hoppier taste; India pale ale is a British pale ale with intense flavor from high alcohol content and high hopping rates that preserve the beer from souring over long storage times.

Kolsch

A clean-tasting, crisp hybrid beer fermented with ale yeast but finished in cold temps like lager; light yellow with subdued fruity flavor.

Lager

Beer produced at colder temps with bottom-fermenting yeasts.

Pilsner A type of lager developed in Pilsen, Czech Republic, that features more prominent hop flavor and pale color. Porter

A type of ale with a malting aroma and hop bitterness; strong and dark; brewed with soft rather than hard water.

Saison A spicy pale ale thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about 7% ABV; brewed with pale malts, English and Belgian hops, and a secondary in-bottle fermentation; orange color with citrus and fruity hop notes. Stout A dark beer made with more roasted malts than used for porter.

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Mississippi Brewing Co.

Founded 2013 in Gulfport as the state’s only brewpub; switched to contract brewery in Biloxi in 2016, distributing kegs and cans but with a months-long gap between brewery contracts. Resumed distribution along the coast and statewide in March 2017, up to 20 barrels per month for the two flagship brews, Courage Pale Ale, 7.5% ABV, and Red Headed Step Child Red Ale, 5% ABV. Southern Light Blonde Ale, 4.5% ABV, goes back into production in late summer.

Chandeleur Island Brewing

Opened 2014 in a converted historic building in downtown Gulfport. Produces five core beers: CBC Freemason Golden Ale, 5.3% ABV; Lil Smack IPA, 6.5% ABV; Surfside Wheat Ale, 4.8% ABV; Lil Miss Tangerine Sour Ale, 6% ABV; and Curlew’s Coconut Toasted Porter, 5.8% ABV. Continuously offers seasonals, such as Raspberry Farmhouse, Big Smack Double IPA and Zinfandel IPA. Special events include the annual Chandy Fest Music Festival. Team collaborates with local coastal food trucks and restaurants. Beer distribution has reached Alabama and Louisiana.

Lazy Magnolia Brewery

Founded 2003 in Kiln; brewery completed in 2005; the state’s oldest and largest postProhibition packaging brewery. Co-founders Mark and Leslie Henderson are dedicated to providing great jobs and tasty local beer. Lazy Magnolia provides bottling and brew support for four to six other breweries; offers beers ranging from ambers, pale ales and IPAs to porters and stouts; and makes specialty local honey-and-fruit Mississippi Nectar mead. The brand is marketed in 18 states. The Welcome to the Porch series features award-winning Southern Pecan nut brown ale, 4.39% ABV, and Big & Juicy Eureka, a limited-release IPA with 8.1% ABV. The Back Porch series features higher ABVs, with intense blends such as Timber Beast, an imperial rye IPA with 8.9% ABV, and Jeez Louise, a jalapeño-flavored pale ale with 5.5% ABV. The Debutante series includes 10, a full-bodied ale with 10% ABV based on Belgian Trappist ales, and Skeleton Key, aged in bourbon-barrel oak with notes of chocolate and coffee.

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Natchez Brewing Co. Opened 2015, relocated in 2016 to High Street in historic downtown. Offers two year-rounds – Bluff City Blonde, an American blonde ale, 4.5% ABV, and Alt-ered State, a German-style amber, 6.4% ABV. Try the sophisticated seasonals, especially Revival Coffee Porter, a creamy porter made with chocolate malts and roasted beans from Natchez’ Steampunk Coffee Roasters, 5.8% ABV; Southern Grace, a spring-and-summer Berliner-style weisse sour ale hinting of lemon and passion fruit, 4.5% ABV; and the new latesummer 300, a Belgian-style tripel, 9% ABV, created for the Natchez Tricentennial.

Lucky Town Brewing Co. Founded 2011. Jackson’s hometown brewery has a 20-barrel brew system for five year-round brews plus seasonals and sells throughout Mississippi and Memphis, with plans to expand into Tennessee and Alabama. Gose Gamblin’, the state’s first commercial gose, is low in alcohol (4% ABV) but tart and salty. Best-seller Ballistic Blonde, a Belgian-style blonde ale, 5.1% ABV, incorporates Trappist yeasts and is in good company with Lucky Town English-style pub ale, 3.76% ABV; Hop Fiasco, an American-style IPA with citrusy-sweet hop flavor, 6.7% ABV; and Flare Incident, an oatmeal stout brewed with Vermont maple syrup and brown sugar, 5.7% ABV. Brewer Lucas Simmons is itching to create about 70 other beer recipes.

Mighty Miss Brewing Co. Began contract brewing March 2017; recently launched a new 15-barrel brew facility in Greenville. Four beers on tap throughout the Delta and Starkville, including flagship Mighty Miss. American pale ale, 5.5% ABV; Pace Porter (named after Pace, Mississippi), 5% ABV; Sledge Saison, 6.3% ABV; and Onward Amber, 4.7% ABV. Founder Jon Alverson, also publisher of the Greenville Delta Democrat Times, started as a home brewer. He says the slightly tinted, soft Greenville water has proven perfect for brewing excellent beers. Expect to see the brews in cans by year’s end.

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Mississippi Beer Laws 1850

1881

Mississippi legislature passes a measure allowing individual communities to vote on allowing or banning alcohol sales

Mississippi holds its first public meeting about Prohibition

Mississippi ratifies the first statewide “bone dry” prohibition of alcohol, effective January 1908

1933

1933-1966

1920

The 18th Amendment goes into effect, along with the Volstead Act, requiring states to enforce the law within their own borders

1952

The 21st Amendment repeals the 18th Amendment; states begin repealing Prohibition locally

1963

1907

Mississippi remains legally dry, but citizens privately consume alcoholic beverages; State Black Market Liquor Tax Collector position is established to enforce a 10% tax on illegal liquor

1966

1918 Mississippi is the first state to ratify the 18th Amendment (Prohibition)

1945

Mississippi legalizes the sale of 3.2% ABV beer, as approved by local, county and city option

1972

Mississippi State Representative Noah S. “Soggy” Sweat Jr. gives historic Whiskey Speech before the state legislature, opining on the pros and cons of Prohibition

Mississippi abolishes the Black Market Liquor Tax Collector position, which at the time is the second-highest-paid U.S. government job, behind the president

Mississippi repeals statewide Prohibition, leaving it up to individual counties and municipalities; the first legal liquor store opens in Greenville

Oxford allows the sale of beer for the first time since World War II, but not refrigerated and not on Sundays

1979

2012

2013

The U.S. Cranston Bill nationally legalizes home brewing up to 100 gallons of beer per year per single-person household; 200 gallons for two or more adults

Mississippi legalizes Craft Beer Law permitting production and sale of high-gravity beer, an increase from 6.25% ABV to 10% ABV

Mississippi becomes the 49th state to legalize home brewing, complying with the 1979 U.S. Cranston Bill

Oxford Board of Aldermen votes to allow the sale of cold beer in stores and Sunday sales of beer and light wine (beer remains illegal in Lafayette County outside Oxford city limits)

2016

2017

Mississippi “go-cup” law allows cities with downtown entertainment districts to set boundaries within which people may carry open containers of alcohol

MSHB 1322 goes into effect July 1, making Mississippi the 49th state allowing “small craft breweries” to sell up to 10% of the brewery production for on-site consumption and carry-out

Thirty-four of Mississippi’s 82 counties remain completely dry for hard liquor; The Grove remains dry for beer but wet for liquor, and both beer and alcohol are permitted at the Ole Miss baseball stadium

Individuals may not carry alcohol into the state or in transit through a dry county but may carry open containers of alcohol in cars within wet boundaries

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE Relay for Life was held April 21 at the Oxford Activities Center. The event included a tribute to cancer survivors, a caregivers lap, a luminary ceremony and a relayed walk. photographed by Jessica Richardson

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STAR WARS AT SQUARE BOOKS JR. A celebration of Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia was held April 27 at Square Books Jr. The event included a Star Wars costume contest, trivia competition and book signing. photographed by Joey Brent

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HOLLY SPRINGS PILGRIMAGE The 79th annual Holly Springs Pilgrimage was held April 21-23 at various locations. Guests toured antebellum homes, historic churches, museums and the newly restored Holly Springs Depot. photographed by Jessica Richardson

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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 U.S. photographed by Joey Brent

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Lance and Emily Sipes with Anna and Nathan Smith and Port Kaigler

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Cathy Pate and Sonya Rodgers

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CEDAR OAKS GUILD AFTERNOON TEA The second annual Cedar Oaks Guild Tea was held April 22. Guests enjoyed an afternoon tea, refreshments and a tour of the home. Proceeds benefited the preservation of Cedar Oaks. photographed by Jessica Richardson

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BRUSHSTROKES FOR BRAMLETT Brushstrokes for Bramlett was held April 20 at the Powerhouse. The fundraiser featured an art auction with pieces created by Bramlett students, live music, a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s craft table and a photo booth. photographed by Joey Brent

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SIGMA NU FRATERNITY CHARITY BOWL Sigma Nu fraternity hosted its 28th annual Charity Bowl football game April 12 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium against Kappa Sigma. Chris Madison was honored as the 2017 charity bowl recipient. photographed by Joey Brent

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FOXFIRE BLUES FESTIVAL The second annual Foxfire Blues Festival was held April 15 at Foxfire Ranch in Waterford. The live music event featured performances by a variety of regional blues artists. photographed by Joey Brent

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STACEY SANFORD

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Birth doula Stacey Sanford is hosting Oxford Babymoon, a weekend designed to prepare participants for parenthood. The retreat will take place June 30-July 2 at the Graduate.

Q: What is the role of a doula? A: A doula is a trained, independent

birth worker who provides clients and their partners with continuous, judgment-free emotional, educational and physical support before, during and after birth. A doula is not a midwife.

Q: Why did you decide to become a doula? A: I started attending births, as a friend, when I was 16 and into my early 20s. It wasn’t long after that I became a DONA-certified doula and ProDoula-certified childbirth educator. I started Oxford Birth Services and have been providing services ever since.

Q: What is the best part about being involved in someone’s birth experience? A: The moment when a client says, “I did it! I actually did it!” No matter how we got there – I attend all kinds of births: medicated, unmedicated, Cesareans, too – the birth of a mother and the empowerment of a woman in that moment is incredible and inspiring. Q: What led you to organize the Babymoon? A: I love working for my clients. I love scouring for great swag, the best mocktails in town, interesting topics for childbirth classes. The Babymoon is going to be the epitome of that.

Q: What do you hope participants will learn? A: The Babymoon will focus on whole-parent education – birth, feeding, finances, postpartum and more. My clients spend so much time focusing on their birth or their newborn, it can be easy to be swept away. I want the Babymoon to remind clients that they are people as well as parents, and they need to be nourished. For more information and to register, go to oxfordbabymoon.com.

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