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contest Have a great marriage proposal story? Share it with us.

rings Your diamond’s shape could say more about you than you realize.

planning Local vendors give tips on keeping your inner ‘bridezilla’ at bay.

commentary Columnist M. Scott Morris vs. the volcano of love.

style Stylist Amy Hickman offers suggestions for brides’ hair and make-up.

ceremony Area brides glean from the seasons to help make their day special.

reception Day, time, location and venue all affect your reception choices.

thank you Follow these nine tips to make thank you note writing a little easier.

finance Consultants offer ideas on how to enter marriage debt free.

checklist Using a checklist will ensure the perfect day is created.

happily ever afters Northeast Mississippi newlyweds share the details of their day.

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on the cover

Grace Ann McMillin Carroll, above, bride of Loren Carroll, photographed by Jud Davis Photography, was the second-place winner of this year’s cover contest. Kylie & Jacob Forrester, seen on page 35, photographed by Marty Pettit Photography, were the third-place winners.

Amanda Spicer Hester, bride of “Field” Thomas, photographed by HBB Photography of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., was this year’s cover contest winner.

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CONTEST

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If you’ve ever proposed or been proposed to, you’re invited to tell your story in The Best Marriage Proposal Contest. It doesn’t have to be a recent proposal, and the answer to the popped question doesn’t have to be yes. If there was a yes but the marriage eventually turned into a no, that’s OK, too. Simply submit your best proposal story in 500 words or less to proposal.djournal.com. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. The deadline is Friday, Feb.

? Seventeen tons of gold are made into wedding rings each year in the United States.

21, and the winners will be announced online and in the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on Sunday, March 2. The first-place winning essay will appear in print and online. You’re also welcome to check out future contests at djournal.com/contests. The upcoming schedule includes a Super Bowl pick ‘em event, a mommy and me photo contest and a home improvement before and after contest. For more information, call Ashley Elkins at (662) 678-1651 or email ashley.elkins@journalinc.com.

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The marquise wearer tends to care about impressions. The flashy shape indicates a desire for opulence and glamour. Its cut also makes the diamond look larger than it really may be.

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Pear wearers want to be different. The wearer who chooses this shape tends to set a high standard for herself and everyone around her and can be demanding.

Those who wear a princess or radient stone demand attention. They are fun, exciting and are not afraid to take chances. They revel in the attention they receive and rarely shrink from the spotlight.

Created by Joseph Asscher for King Edward VII, the Asscher diamond appeals to the wearer who has a desire for drama. This cut also appeals to their vintage style.

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Emerald wearers are old fashioned, have a good sense of who they are and don't look for approval from others. They wear their diamond rather than allowing their diamond to wear them.

The oval wearer is similar to those who prefer round, but also like to express a bit of creativity and individuality. The wearer is predictable, stable and dependable, but every so often she likes to let loose.

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The most popular cut tends to represent a love without end. Wearers tend to be old fashioned, honest with values and beliefs they would fight for and are drawn to traditional romance.

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When shopping for an engagement ring, finding the right one can always be a challenge. One of the first things that must be decided is the shape of the stone. According to Diamond Cutters International, the shape of the stone could say more about the wearerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personality than one might believe.

The heart-shaped diamond appeals to the pure romantic.The wearer of a heart-shaped diamond tends to look at life through rose-colored glasses and believes love conquers all.

? One of historyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earliest engagement rings was given to Princess Mary, daughter of Henry VIII. She was 2 years old at the time.

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PLANNING

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Wedding vendors offer tips on not becoming a

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There is, perhaps, no way to overestimate the amount of effort, planning and stress that goes into a bride’s big day. Coordinating a host of vendors and corralling a gaggle of maids and groomsmen can take a toll on a young woman, transforming her into a wedding party’s worst nightmare. A bridezilla. A bridezilla is a bride who has reached her breaking point and, in her frustration, lashes out at helpers and loved ones alike. Through this my-way-or-the-highway behavior, she seeks to arrest control over the entire production’s every wheel and cog. “I tell my clients to relax, because no matter what happens, you are going to get married today,” said Blake McCollum, an Amorybased photographer who has been shooting weddings since 2010. “It’s your show, and it’s not going to start without you.” McCollum said he has been lucky in his career, and has yet

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PLANNING to encounter a full-blown bridezilla, but he has picked up on a few things brides typically get stressed over. “It all boils down to time management,” he said. “Have a schedule and stick to it. Try not to get caught up redoing hair and makeup if it’s not exactly right because no one is going to notice anyway. So much is going on, something is bound to slip up a little.” Brides also often end up trying to micromanage every aspect of the event. Weddings, McCollum said, have a lot of moving parts. Finding a date that fits the schedules of a florist, caterer, photographer, limo service, wedding planner, and more is no easy task, let alone tending to them once the big day finally comes. McCollum said it’s best to have a wedding planner who isn’t afraid to get loud. When it comes to vendors, it’s best to trust them to do what they do well. “Brides are up and moving all day long on their wedding day. The only thing they should be focused on is enjoying the day and how important it is, not worrying why the florist isn’t at the church six hours early,” he said. “Vendors know word of mouth is the best advertisement, so they are going to do their absolute best to make you happy. Let them.” Another way to side-step becoming a bridezilla is to simplify the wedding all together. Fewer vendors, fewer people in the wedding translates into fewer chances for wrinkles in the plan. Erica Griffin, owner of Belle Ame Salon and Spa in Tupelo, also knows weddings. Belle Ame works with about 50 weddings per year, and in the height of wedding season, Griffin said it isn’t uncommon to work with four or five parties in a single weekend. Her salon offers a complete package for brides that includes a massage, hair, nails, and makeup. Belle Ame even offers a practice run for hair and makeup so brides can pin down exactly what they want for their big day. This kind of preparation, Griffin said, is key. “We really encourage the practice run,” Griffin said. “Lots of times, a young lady might have a hairstyle in mind that she wants, but maybe she doesn’t know how she wants the front to look, or the sides, or maybe, once it’s on them, they find they don’t like the style they wanted. The practice run lets us iron all that out before the day of the wedding.” When bringing a hairstyle in, Griffin said to have pictures of the front, back, and sides. For brides, she said, it’s best to know exactly what she wants down to a tee, or be laid back enough to give the stylist a bit of creative license. Either way, Belle Ame’s services are engineered to make the actual day as effortless as possible. One week before the date, brides report for an hour-long massage and facial to keep them relaxed. “A bride should take the occasion to indulge,” she said. “Our goal is to not let the small things ruin the special day.”

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So you’ve been confronted by the diva...

now what?

Sometimes, the bridezilla’s prey includes any person within earshot. The groom and the bride’s maid of honor often bear the brunt of her wrath. Should you ever find yourself in either of these positions, the following can help guide you through the turbulence.

She says: ‘I just want everything to be perfect.’ You respond: By smiling and nodding. It is a valid feeling to want the ceremony and reception to go off without a hitch. Share that you have those same desires.

She says: ‘Of course we can afford it!!’ You respond: By negotiating. Taking out loans to finance ceremonies only hurts you both in the long run. Be prepared to offer more frugal alternatives.

She says: ‘I’m just a little stressed by it all.’ You respond: By offering a distraction. It doesn’t have to be much. Indulge in some wine or a night out. Even a weekend getaway with “no wedding talk allowed” will suffice.

? Most expensive wedding? The marriage of Sheik Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum’s son to Princess Salama in Dubai at $44 million in May 1981 .

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COMMENTARY

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One of my favorite movies is “Joe Versus the Volcano,” which features the first on-screen pairing of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. I hope I’m not spoiling the movie for you, but we’re going to skip to the end when Joe (Hanks) is about to jump into a volcano. He’s contractually obligated to jump but he doesn’t want to, mainly because he’s fallen in love with Patricia (Ryan). She’s also fallen in love with Joe, and refuses to let him leap alone. They decide to jump together, but they want to get married first. It makes sense because he’s already wearing a tuxedo and she looks stunning in a simple white dress. Luckily for them, the island’s Chief (Abe Vigoda) is duly authorized to perform the ceremony. It plays out like this: Chief: Do you want to marry him? Patricia: Yes. Chief: Do you want to marry her? Joe: Yes. Chief: Good. You’re married. Joe: (Shaking the Chief’s hand) Thank you, Chief. Patricia: Thank you, Chief. Chief: I’m going now. And the two jump hand-inhand into the proverbial volcano of life, also known in the movie as The Big Woo. Here’s the beauty part: The run time from proposal to marriage to volcano-jumping is less than five minutes. To a groom in the middle of wedding planning, that probably sounds a bit like heaven. I know guys who enjoy planning things, but most of us go through the prolonged weddingplanning process because we’re supposed to. Nobody explains exactly why we’re supposed to because no explanation is needed. Any number of people, almost all of them female, want the wedding day to be perfect, and that’s what matters. In order to achieve that perfec-

tion, count on at least one good crying fit, as well as a last-minute cold and/or injury to someone who is crucial to pulling the whole thing off. At our wedding, my bride caught laryngitis and I injured my ankle, so I limped down the aisle and she croaked, “Everyone get a toasting beverage!” at the reception. I like Joe’s plan better. There was no best man, so he couldn’t lose the ring, and I’m not even sure they had a ring. There was no need to tip the Chief for performing the wedding, but that was because Joe’s jumping into The Big Woo was supposed to save the Chief’s island from destruction. They took no blood tests, and no one had to worry about getting to the courthouse at the appointed hour in order to get a license that would be valid at the time of the wedding. They didn’t have to arrange special seating for Aunt Berta and Uncle Marv, who haven’t gotten along since the fruitcake incident of 1974. And no one – I mean no one – got their bodies or feelings hurt because they did or did not catch that freaking bouquet. I’ve seen it happen, people. It’s not pretty, and it’s exactly what you’re courting if you insist on a perfect wedding that follows all the forms. When it comes to a problemfree, hassle-free proposal, engagement and wedding, Joe and Patricia Banks (née Graynamore) knock it out of the park. On the bad side, they jump into a volcano, but that was always metaphorical, anyway. You’re going to do what you’re going to do when it comes to planning the big day and all its accoutrements. Just remember the wedding is a ceremony of commitment, but it’s also a party to celebrate your courageous jump into The Big Woo. The main thing is to hold tight to each other.

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STYLE

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Amy Hickman BY SHEENA BARNETT A bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, and that’s where her stylist comes in. Hair and make-up may get lost in the frenzy of wedding planning, but it shouldn’t be a last-minute worry. Stylist Amy Hickman of the Studio at Gumtree in Tupelo suggests brides begin looking at styles they like a few months before the big day. “It helps for them to have ideas and pictures of styles and types of makeup they like,” Hickman said. “I ask to do a practice run to try out ideas and pick which one is best, so we’re not stressed out that day.” She suggests coming in anywhere from three months to a month ahead of the wedding for a practice run. “Come in with your veil or your hair pieces,” she said. Most brides, she said, aren’t doing veils. “It’s mostly hair pieces: vintage jewelry, flowers, feathers, especially if it’s a down style,” she said. “A lot of (hairstyles) are down or half-way. It’s more feminine.” As for make-up, most brides ask to look natural. “They love the natural look. They say, ‘I want to look like myself, but better,’” Hickman said. “Unless it’s a themed wedding, they mostly want a little smoky eye.” For brides who want to go the DIY route with hair and make-up, she had a few suggestions: • “False lashes really add a lot to the look.” • “Keep it simple. Cat eye-liner can go wrong.” • “Give yourself plenty of time.” • “Use a lot of hairspray. It does go a long way.” Hickman did her own make-up for her wedding last year, but had her hair done because “I didn’t want to worry.”

“I gave Mariella (Roman Mejia) smokey eyes and a pop of bright, pink lipstick. I curled her long, thick hair into loose waves with a deep side part,” Amy Hickman said.

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STYLE And that, she said, is a big reason why it pays to have a stylist. She goes to the bride at her venue and brings all of her own tools and make-up, so brides won’t have to worry about bringing their own. She also tailors her tools to the wedding: If it’s outside, she’ll use plenty of anti-humidity hairspray, and she’ll use primers and setting sprays to lock the make-up in place. If a bride asks, she’ll stay during the wedding for touchups. If a bride is happy with her own stylist, Hickman suggests staying loyal. But she said brides are often referred to her through photographers and other wedding vendors. Having your hair and make-up done can bring a touch of luxury to a busy day, she said. “When I show up, it’s chaos. Everybody’s asking the bride 100 questions,” she said. “But having hair and make-up done takes the stress out. They’re pampered and they’re ready to say their vows.”

“Lindsey (Wamble Stearns) had a destination wedding in Destin, Fla., so I actually got to travel for this one,” Hickman said. “Her wedding was on the beach so I gave her hair a wavy, beachy look. I also styled some of her bridesmaids’ hair – keeping with the theme – but changing details of the style so they didn’t look just like the bride.”

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“Leah (Belk Thomasson) scheduled a bridal shoot before her wedding day with an old Hollywood movie star theme,” Hickman said. “I gave her hair smooth waves. For her makeup, I gave her long, false lashes and bright, red lipstick.”

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“Jessi (Snell Gatlin) had a vintage-style wedding, so she wanted me to give her a classic and elegant look,” Hickman said. “I curled and pinned her hair up to help bring attention to the lovely details of her gown. Then, I gave her soft, smoky eyes and balanced it out with a light, rose lipcolor.”

STYLE

‘Like myself, but better’ Believe it or not, most brides already own everything necessary to prepare for the special day. Below are a few essentials (and non-essentials that add more sparkle) to add to your bridal makeup kit. Don’t forget to do a few test runs prior to the big day, and to give yourself plenty of time before the ceremony to perfect your look. 1. Be sure to keep plenty of hair spray and hair pins on hand to tame fly-aways.

2. Already own a shadow/blush palette? Skip the vibrant, pigmented shades for more neutral tones.

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3. Moisturize inside and out by drinking plenty of water before the big day and using an oil-free moisturizer. Some artists suggest foregoing foundation and opting for tinted moisturizer instead. Choose one without SPF, which is what creates the “white halo” effect in photos. 4.Choose a blush that will complement your eye and lip shades. A translucent setting powder will lock your look in, and a bronzing highlighter will add warmth to your face. 5.False lashes add a bit of drama to the eye. Choose a pair that you feel most comfortable in. 6. The application of your lip color is just important as your shade. Don’t limit yourself to just a gloss or a lipstick, a combination of both may be best for you. Choose a liner that closely resembles your shade, or simply choose a lasting lip stain.

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7.If falsies aren’t your style, choose a trustworthy mascara. Make sure that the mascara and any liner you wear is waterproof!

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8. A bit of white shadow in the corner of your eyes will create a bright-eyed look in photos. Avoid placing that shadow on your brow bone. Choose a metallic brown for a softer, more modern smokey eye. 9. These six brushes should be in your kit to tackle any cosmetic crisis that may arise. From left, powder brush, highlighter/blush brush,contour/angled blending brush brush, spoolie, dual brow/lash brush and angled liner brush for precision application.

9 ? Moroccan women take a milk bath to purify themselves before their wedding ceremony.

10. Keep cotton balls, swabs and sponges on hand to fix any smudges or mistakes as you complete your look.

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A bride for all seasons BY MICHAELA GIBSON MORRIS DAILY JOURNAL

For every wedding, there is a season. Each season offers inspiration to couples as they plan their weddings. Spring shares bright blooms and buds ready to burst. Summer offers lush growth and long, lazy evenings. Autumn brings changing leaves and the harvest’s bounty. Winter offers gifts of fragrant evergreens and glittering ice. Depending on couples’ preferences, the seasons provide a brilliant backdrop or subtle touches for their big day. Here’s how four couples took advantage of the season for their big days.

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CEREMONY

SPRING Spring provided a beautiful backdrop for Clarke and Susan Ashley Richburg Bozeman. They said their vows April 6, 2013, at Tupelo’s First Presbyterian Church and held an indooroutdoor reception at Goodlet Manor across the street. “We chose April for the weather,” Bozeman said. “The timing just worked out.” The grounds of the church had beautiful bursts of color, and Goodlet Manor’s blooming dogwoods provided a dazzling backdrop for pictures and the reception. The wedding’s color palette started with Bozeman’s vision of her wedding and branched out into the soft spring palette. “I always knew I wanted a black and white wedding,” Bozeman said. For the spring wedding, she opted

for white bridesmaids’ dresses. Her house party – friends who handled the guest book, programs and other duties – wore pale pink dresses. Floral designer Tracy Proctor and Busylad’s Erin Stubbs created a classy, sophisticated backdrop with whites, corals, pinks, creams and soft greens along with the peonies Bozeman specifically requested. They accented with lights, lanterns, silver and glass. With the outdoors playing such a big part in the wedding, the couple had tents to handle anything Mother Nature decided to throw at them. “It actually had rained that whole week, but it ended up being beautiful,” Bozeman said.

Dogwood trees, right, were in full bloom for Clarke and Susan Ashley Richburg Bozeman’s April 2013 wedding. The bride, below, selected white dresses for her bridesmaids and pale pink for house party, her friends who handled guest book, programs and other duties. Pink and cream peonies, above, and roses were at the center of her bouquet.

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? Rain on your wedding day is actually considered good luck, according to Hindu tradition.

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SUMMER barn in part for the wedding and in part as a retirement project as a special event venue – it’s already been used for other weddings and meetings. The couple wove family memories into the decor for the wedding and reception. “I wanted everything to be very Southern and very sentimental,” Forrester said. Floral designer Emily Forman of MODA Designs in New Albany used hydrangeas, snap dragons and roses alongside sentimental family keepsakes like butter churns, steamer trunks, antique vases and doilies. Antique doors served as tables. Flowers were sprinkled in glass jars. The wedding crew had to roll with the punches. The morning of the wedding, torrential rain storms threatened to send the wedding inside, but the skies cleared. The groomsmen and ushers went to work drying chairs and spreading hay. But the weather also turned into a blessing. “The prettiest fog came up,” Forrester said, lending the reception a magical quality.

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August in Mississippi might seem a difficult time to have an outdoor wedding in Mississippi, but Jacob and Kylie Estes Forrester embraced the challenges for their Aug. 24, 2013, ceremony at Wisteria Woods in Mooreville. “I knew I wanted it to be in warm weather,” Kylie Forrester said. “I knew I wanted to get married outside.” So they made sure everyone was as comfortable as possible. Before the ceremony, they had lemonade and water available for their guests. “Everybody loved it,” Forrester said. The programs were made from sturdy paper to stand in as fans. The groomsmen wore vests instead of jackets and rolled up their sleeves. During the reception, one table featured Mississippi State ice cream alongside sweet tea, barbecue cups and fruit. The site of the wedding had deep meaning for Forrester. Wisteria Woods is located on family land. As a child, she romped through the woods and creek. “This is where she played as a child,” said Forrester’s mom Monica Estes. “It’s a sentimental place.” The barn that provided the backdrop for the wedding and reception was built on land that has been in the Estes family since the 1800s. Her parents, Len and Monica Estes, decided to build the

? The Roman goddess Juno rules over marriage, the hearth and childbirth, hence the popularity of June weddings.

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FALL For Trey and Amy Richey Trapp, their Sept. 28, wedding landed at the intersection of everything they love. “We thought the weather would be nice,” Trapp said. “We definitely knew we wanted outside because we love the outdoors. ... It’s my favorite time of year.” Instead of choosing a traditional fall palette of reds, oranges and golds, the couple steered toward earth tones and rustic textures to create the setting for their ceremony and reception at Manning Gardens in Guntown. With help from Bishop’s Flower Shop, they used burlap, moss, hydrangeas and earth tones. Wood pieces created by a family friend were turned into signs, platters, candleholders and vases. “I didn’t want anything that would compete with the landscape,” Trapp said. “Rustic appealed to Trey … I just wanted simple, rustic and vintage, nothing too glitzy.”

The bridesmaids carried wildflower bouquets. The groom and groomsmen had boutonnieres made with hops blossom. For bride and groom, both Mississippi State University graduates, timing was sensitive for a fall wedding. “We actually picked a weekend when State was off,” Trapp said. During the reception, a television was available in the lake house for the University of Mississippi fans among their gathered family and friends “We made sure they would have the game,” Trapp said.

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Because of their love of the outdoors, Trey and Amy Richey Trapp, above, decided fall was the best season for the September 2013 wedding. A family friend cut wood pieces, left, that the bride and her helpers turned into signs, candlesticks, vases and display stands for the wedding and reception. Using rustic textures like the moss and wood in these aisle markers, far left, the Trapps wanted to create a simple, vintage vibe for their wedding. The bride asked her bridesmaids, page 18 from left, Claire Giachelli, Emily Wikle, Mary Kimball, Danielle Delgrande, Rachael Potts and Lauren Barnett, to choose gowns in specific shades of taupe to complement the rustic palate.

WINTER Darius and Chelly Hussey Garrett were able to bring a winter wonderland to life for their Dec. 17, 2011, wedding at the Word of Life Church in Tupelo. “It was almost like walking through a forest,” Chelly Garrett said. To transport a snowcapped forest to Mississippi, Garrett’s sister-in-law Amy Hussey, with assistance from her mother Sharon Johnson, borrowed Christmas trees from the family and added white lights. They used evergreens, pine cones and flocking to decorate the unity candle and candelabras spaced along the main aisle. Instead of bouquets, the bridesmaids carried hand muffs, which were made by family and friends, to accent their shimmering gray dresses. “We had foam balls hidden in the muffs,” Hussey said. “We thought, wouldn’t it be neat if we could throw ‘snowballs’ at them.” Although Garrett wanted to avoid a red and green theme, she did have one Christmas touch – carolers in period costume wel-

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comed guests as they arrived at the wedding. For the Link Centre reception, the winter theme continued with icy blue lights, white tulle and fairy lights. Fake snow, bought from a movie supply company, proved extremely versatile. They used it to decorate the church and the reception hall at the Link Centre. The flower girls dropped it instead of flower petals to prepare the way for the bride. At the end of the reception, the well-wishers threw the snow instead of birdseed. “It was a lot of fun,” Garrett said. “You didn’t expect it.”

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Darius and Chelly Hussey Garrett recreated a snow-capped forest for their December 2011 wedding. The bride chose the shimmering gray bridesmaid dresses, left, to complement her winter wonderland wedding. The bridesmaids, from left, Karlin Garrett, Amy Hussey, Cherie Hussey, Kasandra Brownlee, Kristian Barneycastle, Alexis Galloway, Chelsea Aycock, Kristen Eades, carried the hand muffs in place of bouquets. The couple, above, carried the winter theme into their reception at the Link Centre with fairy lights and white tulle.

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Oyster shooters served in individual glasses is one way to keep portion sizes in check at a reception catered by Tallahatchie Gourmet. you’re expecting a meal or heavy, heavy hors d’oeuvres.” Mueller said the trend today is not to have a sit-down meal for an evening wedding reception. “Ninety-five percent of the time, people will serve a big spread buffet,” she said. “I also like to do some passed items – on butler trays – as well as main food items.” Mueller said three of the highest-priced items on her menu are beef tenderloin, shrimp and asparagus. “If a bride is dead-set on beef tenderloin, but doesn’t want to pay the price, I suggest doing half beef tenderloin and half pork tenderloin,” she said. “If she’s deadset on shrimp, pass a single shrimp on a skewer or put a shrimp in a shot glass with cocktail sauce. That way, you don’t have people digging into a big bowl of boiled shrimp. We determine the portion. There is a way to set boundaries.” When Gable sends a bride her sample menu, she suggests picking two items from each of five categories: meats, vegetables, fruit, dairy and dessert. “But if you’re doing wedding cakes, you might not want to do dessert,” she said. One other variable to remember is whether children will be present.

“If you’re serving Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus makes smoked chicken and an elegant presentation. smoked pork loin, you might want to add some chicken strips for kids,” she said. The bottom line is personalizing the event for the brides’ and grooms’ tastes. “We tell brides if there’s something they want that’s not on our set menu, we’ll make that happen,” Gable said. “We’ll customize it to their theme or desires. This is supposed to be the best day of their lives. They don’t need to make it a chore.” Mueller has been more than happy to accommodate brides who wanted theme food. She can do Southern (catfish, barbecue, work,” Mueller said. “I just steer cornbread, black-eyed pea caviar her in a different direction. A lot and turnip green and artichoke of that has to do with the temperdip) or Cajun (jambalaya, étouf- ature of food. If she’s having an fée, gumbo shots, crawfish pie, outdoor wedding at 5 o’clock in mini muffulettas and oyster po- July and she wants fruit and boys) or Tex-Mex (fajita bar, que- cheese that’s just going to melt sadillas, shrimp and avocado and turn brown – that’s just not a salsa, guacamole, queso). good idea.” “Sometimes, a bride will want ginna.parsons@journalinc.com something that I just know won’t

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He’s popped the question, you’ve said yes, and now it’s time to get down to the basics of planning your wedding. One of the first things you’ll want to do is nail down a caterer for the reception. “Six months out is a good time to book a caterer,” said Elizabeth Gable of Endville Bakery and Catering Co. in Tupelo. “Anything longer than that and you don’t know what food is going to cost.” The first thing Angèle Mueller of Tallahatchie Gourmet in New Albany does when she’s contacted by a bride is get her email address and send her a list of the types of food she can prepare. “This is just to get them thinking, to get an idea,” Mueller said. Then she asks four questions: What’s the date and time of the wedding, the location for the reception and how many guests are expected? “The more people at the reception, the better price you can give them,” she said. “The same menu is going to have a higher price point for 75 guests than it is for 250.” Gable said you need to think seasonally, if possible, when choosing the foods you’d like to serve. “If you’re getting married in December or January and you want to serve strawberries, don’t expect them to be very good or cheap,” Gable said. Location matters because some venues might not have fullservice kitchens, which could mean renting equipment, or a combination indoor/outdoor reception may mean more labor is needed. “Most churches have commercial kitchens,” Gable said, “but you’d be surprised by the number of reception sites in town that don’t have kitchens or maybe just have a refrigerator.” The time of day a wedding is planned can mean the difference of thousands of dollars. “For a wedding at 10 o’clock or 2 o’clock, most people aren’t expecting a full meal,” Gable said. “Maybe finger foods, brunch foods, tea sandwiches, fruit and cheese. At a six o’clock wedding,

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8 months to go ❑ Set the wedding budget. ❑ Determine the approximate number of guests. Start compiling guest list and addresses. ❑ Reserve wedding and reception sites. ❑ Select and invite attendants. ❑ Interview and select wedding coordinator, if applicable. ❑ Interview and select photographer/videographer. ❑ Select wedding and engagement rings and arrange for engraving.

7 months to go ❑ Have your engagement party.

❑ Discuss honeymoon plans. ❑ Begin shopping for wedding attire. ❑ Interview and select caterer, if necessary. ❑ Interview and select a florist.

6 months to go ❑ Begin shopping for invitations. ❑ Place final order for bridesmaids’ gowns, accessories. ❑ Have mothers coordinate and select dresses. ❑ Reserve rental equipment, such as chairs, tables, tents, linens, etc.

5 months to go ❑ Finalize budget. ❑ Confirm with church officials about music, decorations. ❑ Select readings and music for ceremony. ❑ Select music for reception. ❑ Schedule rehearsal dinner. ❑ Meet with caterer to plan reception details. ❑ Begin shopping for groom’s attire. Send out tuxedo forms to all groomsmen. ❑ Finalize dates for showers, parties.

4 months to go ❑ Register at gift and department stores. ❑ Meet with florist, photographer, baker. ❑ Complete honeymoon details.

❑ Make doctor/dental appointments. ❑ Shop for trousseau. ❑ Finalize and order invitations.

3 months to go ❑ Confirm deliver dates for all attire and schedule fittings. ❑ Purchase wedding album and guest books. ❑ Schedule wedding portrait. ❑ Pick up engagement and wedding announcement forms from the Daily Journal. ❑ Make all appointments for make-up, hair, nails, a massage, etc. ❑ Finalize details of rehearsal dinner. ❑ Purchase wedding weekend outfits, including clothes for rehearsal dinner, post-wedding brunch and other honeymoon outfits. ❑ Make lodging arrangements for outof-town guests. ❑ Address invitations.

2 months to go ❑ Mail invitations. ❑ Submit engagement announcement to Daily Journal. ❑ Select gifts for wedding party. ❑ Have formal portraits taken. ❑ Purchase plenty of stamps and pens for thank you notes. ❑ Arrange transportation for the bridal party to and from the ceremony and reception sites. ❑ Finalize arrangements for flowers, menu, wedding cakes(s) and music.

❑ Make arrangements to change insurance policies, bank accounts, drivers’ license, etc. ❑ Prepare out-of-town guest information letter/maps.

1 month to go ❑ Apply for marriage license. ❑ Set up table for wedding gifts. ❑ Record all gifts and write thank-you notes as they arrive. ❑ Finalize wedding program. ❑ Finalize all details with caterer, florist, musicians. ❑ Finalize wedding day schedule. ❑ Make arrangements for bridesmaids’ luncheon. ❑ Finalize jewelry selection. ❑ Prepare photo/video shot list, naming important family and guests.

One to two weeks to go ❑ Double check all arrangements. ❑ Have final fittings for all attire. ❑ Confirm duties with wedding day participants. ❑ Give caterer final estimate of guests. ❑ Pack for honeymoon. ❑ Get hair colored and trimmed. ❑ Pick up wedding gown and veil and organize accessories.

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Brooke Elizabeth Black and Samuel Ray Seymore Jr. were united in marriage at two o’clock in the afternoon on April 20, 2013. The country-themed ceremony took place in the front yard of the bride’s parents’ home in Aberdeen. All guests were encouraged to wear casual western attire. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Black of Aberdeen. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Corley of Okolona and the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Shorty) Black of Houston. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Ray Seymore of Nettleton. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Riley Seymore and the late Rev. and Mrs. Vonnie Demp Wiggington of Nettleton. Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, Brooke wore an ivory gown by Southern Weddings. The gown was strapless with an overlay of organza and 3D floral accents which were embroidered by hand. Along with the bride’s beautiful gown, she wore her cowboy boots and spurs. She carried a bouquet of assorted colors of Gerbera daisies that were wrapped in burlap.

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The entrance to the wedding was one of the highlights of the afternoon, the bride and her father rode in on their horses. From the time Brooke was able to sit upon her own as a baby, her father had her on the back of horse. It was an amazing bond between father and daughter that Brooke wanted to bring into her special day. Attending the bride was maid of honor and longtime friend, Josey Warnick of Aberdeen. Bridesmaids were Shelbie McHenry of Amory, niece of the bride; along with friends of the bride, Beth Thompson from Mathiston, Maggie Taylor of West Point; and Jill Seymore of Nettleton, sister of the groom. Flower girls were Madison Seymore, daughter of the groom; Jessie Carol McHenry from Amory and Corley Carter from Houston, both nieces of the bride. The bridesmaids wore strapless cotton knee-length gowns with an empire waist and ruching bodice. Each bridesmaid wore a different colored dress with cowboy boots. They carried bouquets of assorted colors of Gerbera daisies that were wrapped in burlap. The flower girls wore hand-made pillow waist dresses and blew bubbles down the aisle rather than tossing flower petals.

The best man was Dale Seymore of Nettleton, cousin of the groom. Groomsmen were friends of the groom Jon Hartley of Hamilton, Ben Adams, Jordan Edwards, and David Hellums of Pontotoc. The ushers were nephews of the bride, Austin McHenry of Amory, Reid Carter, and Kylan Carter of Houston. The double-ringed ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Kenneth Corley of Pontotoc, great uncle of the bride. Tonya Carter, sister-in-law of bride, served as wedding coordinator. Flowers and decorations were created by Carolyn Black, mother of the bride. Memories of the evening were captured by Janice Howell of Wren. Following the ceremony, guests were entertained with country music while enjoying a delicious selection of assorted finger foods. The brides table was highlighted with a three-tiered cake made by the Cupcake Sisters of West Point. The cake was dec-

orated with flowers and horseshoes and topped with a pair of cowboy boots. The groom’s table featured a two-tiered chocolate cake topped with deer and cattails. Daughter of the groom had a table of her own covered with denim and topped with homemade candy pops, cookies and other sweets made by Glenda Corley, great aunt of bride. After the reception, the guests blew bubbles while sending the newlyweds off. The night of the wedding, the couple held a large 4-wheeler ride for friends and family. The bride graduated from Itawamba Community College and Mississippi State University and is employed as a teacher with Gilmore Early Learning Institute. The groom graduated from Itawamba Community College and Mississippi State University and is a farmer with Nicholson Farms. The couple is at home in Nettleton.

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Katherine Suzanne Conely Dillon Bryant Clark

Katherine Suzanne Conely of Ripley and Dillon Bryant Clark of Pittsboro were united in marriage on June 1, 2013, at 6 o’clock in the evening at the home of Bart and Connie Conely. Bro. Bill Baker officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Bart and Connie Conely of Ripley. She is the granddaughter of Johnny and Mary Spencer, Jerry and Shirley Conely, and Bobby and Sara Paul, all of Ripley. The groom is the son of Scott Clark of Bruce and Donna Cruthird of Tyler, Texas. He is the grandson of Sue Bryant and the late Donald Bryant of Pittsboro and Ronald and Christine Clark of Bruce. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a beautiful gown in ivory featuring a dramatic v-shaped neckline with sheer illusion straps that continued to the low v-shaped back. It also featured all-over lace appliques and crystals. The gown was enhanced by a single-layer illusion veil trimmed in lace appliques and crystals. The bride wore pearl earrings and a Ronaldo love knot bracelet given to her by the groom. The love knot bracelet represents togetherness and two lives becoming intertwined. The flat wires in the bracelet repre-

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sent the woman who is smooth, and the diamond cut represents the man who is rough, but together their lives can form a strong bond. She carried a beautiful bouquet of Gerbera daisies, roses, and hydrangeas wrapped in burlap that was designed by Libbi Bryant. Attending the bride as her maids of honor were her sister Morgan Conely and sister of the groom Autumn Clark. Bridesmaids included Mindy Joslin and Lynn Dunnam, cousins of the bride, Bekka Rich, LeAnna Young, Molly Smith, and Kayla Morelock. Maddie and Gracie Bell, cousins of the groom, served as flower girls. The bridesmaids wore a knee-length Jersey dress in watermelon featuring an elegant V-neckline and Charmeuse trim that highlighted the waist. They carried hand-tied bouquets of Gerbera daisies, roses, and hydrangeas to complement the bridal bouquet. Cameron Bryant, cousin of the groom, and Aaron Sims, served as the best men. Groomsmen were Forrest Daws, Wes Parker, Benny Bryant, uncle of the groom, Scott Mercer, and cousins of the bride, Alan Conely and Lee Dunnam. Josh Echlin, also a cousin of the bride, served as ring bearer.

Guests were greeted by Alison Conely and presented with programs by Brooklyn and Madison Shelton. Nuptial music was provided by pianist Pam Lancaster. Nenna Stubbs served as wedding director. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception around the pool and gazebo where family and friends enjoyed an array of delicious foods catered by Melinda Dees of Ripley. The guests enjoyed a lively evening of dancing and entertainment provided by the Blue Silk Band of Memphis. The yard had been beautifully decorated with country decorations featuring Mason jars, farm tables, string lights, and antique farm wagons. The bride’s cake was featured in the gazebo. The delicious 5-tier wedding cake had layers of vanilla, lemon, and coconut and was beautifully decorated by Kayla Odom with buttercream icing. Featuring an Ole Miss theme, the groom’s

table included a delicious strawberry cake, chocolate cupcakes, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Best wishes to the bride and groom was expressed on a football signed by Hugh Freeze, head coach of the Ole Miss Rebel football team. Memories of the evening were captured by Melissa Bell and Sarah Berry of Twice the Focus, and videography was provided by Will Reedy of Renee Reedy Photography/Cinematography. After an evening of celebration, the couple departed the reception by the glow of sparklers and the good wishes of loved ones. Following a honeymoon in Destin, Fla., the couple makes their home in Ripley. The bride and groom are both in pharmacy school at Ole Miss and will graduate in May of 2015 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Both plan to work in North Mississippi.

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Keeley Marie Corbett Thomas Jeffrey Hardin

Photos by Stephanie Rhea Photography

Keeley Marie Corbett and Thomas Jeffrey “Ty” Hardin exchanged wedding vows at six o’ clock in the evening of March 2, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Tupelo, officiated by the Rev. Jim Curtis. Keeley is the daughter of Creig and Lynn Corbett of Tupelo and the granddaughter of Addie Paslay and the late Lea Paslay of Tupelo and Bobby and Martha Corbett of Baldwyn, and Harry and Dorothy Cole of Baldwyn. Ty is the son of Tommy and Ruthie Hardin of Houston, Miss., and the grandson of Darrell and Shirley Hardin of Houston, Carol Koutroulis of Houston, and James and Linda Koutroulis of San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, Keeley wore a gorgeous modern mermaid gown. She collaborated with custom designer, Rebecca Paulk, to rework her mother's 1970's wedding gown into a contemporary vision of bridal elegance. Alencon lace appliqués upon fine English net fully covered the corset-style bodice. A unique application of heirloom lace and Swarovski crystals accented the sweetheart

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neckline as well as the waist and dramatic back plunge waist. Tiny satin buttons from the bride's mother's dress buttoned the back skirts. A bridal monogram including both the bride and groom’s initials, the bride's parents’ initials, as well as both wedding dates formed the base for yards and yards of silk illusion bordered in pearl embroidered Alencon lace creating a multitiered skirt including a stunning silk illusion train embellished with dainty lace motifs and Swarovski crystals. She carried an open-form nosegay bouquet with Cream Della Crème roses, antique pink “faith” roses, white stock, pink peonies and green hypericum berries wrapped in her granddaddy’s handkerchief in memory of him. Kathryn Corbett was maid of honor, and Ashlea Brown, Rachel Cash, Lorin Castell, Meryl Fisackerly, Jessica Fleming, Kristin Hayes, Kimberly Jeffares, Anna Grace Phifer and Anna Merrit Roberts served as bridesmaids. They wore floor-length chiffon dresses in blush complemented with a sweetheart neckline. Honorary bridesmaids were Linzey Belk, Cayla Brooks, Caroline Gilbert, Leigh Ann Mabry, Morgan Nance, Anna Grace Shannon, Mallory Smith, Clair Shankle,

Mallory Tedder and Summer Wikle. Corbett Rutland, Clayton Speck, Patton Hayes and Lea Jeffares, nephews and niece of the bride, were in the bridal march party. Tommy Hardin, father of the groom, served as Ty’s best man. Serving as groomsmen were Neil Alford, Josh Carson, Kevin Gilbert, Ken Hayes, Garth Horn, Wade Fleming, Bo Jeffares, James Koutroluis and Chesley McGregor. Honorary groomsmen and ushers were Paslay Adkins, Brister Bishop, Brandon Hardin, Brinton Fisakerly, and Hudson Kennedy. After the ceremony, the couple left the church for the reception at Elvis Presley’s Birthplace in the pink Cadillac that Elvis gave his mother. The guests were greeted with a signature “blue suede shoes” cocktail or sweet tea and a long buffet of good Southern soul food catered by Rob Lesley. Tracy Proctor created a breath-taking design in the sanctuary with soft color tones, mercury glass, and the combination of baby’s breath, hydrangeas, Dahlias, along with greenery and silk champagne fabric to complete his masterpiece. The Antique Vintage theme flowed to the reception with birdcages and hand-painted banners made special for the bride and groom. Busylad provided the rentals; and with unexpected low temperatures and snow, they saved the day with everything the bride needed to accommodate her guests.

The cakes were made by Creative Cakes. The bride had a cake table with a three-tiered cocoanut cake, being her favorite, along with a traditional wedding, strawberry, champagne blush, and lemon for her guest to enjoy. With both being alumni of Mississippi State University, the groom’s cake was a Godiva chocolate cake with an “M State” design on top. The cake was covered with chocolate covered strawberries dressed like footballs along with a cowbell cake from which they took their first bite. After food and cake, guests along with the bride and groom made their way outside to boogie on the dance floor with Crystal Clear of Birmingham, Ala. The bride and groom had their first dance to, “You Are The Best Thing,” by Ray LaMontagne and also had a special performance from the King himself, Elvis impersonator, Jack Curtis. The bride and groom left the reception through sparklers and cheers to the pink Cadillac that carried them away. Stephanie Rhea Photography was there to capture every special moment of the day beautifully. The couple spent their honeymoon in Negril, Jamaica, and had a wonderful time. Keeley and Ty now reside in Houston.

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Ellen Katherine Davies Dr. Chandler Rick Taylor

Ellen Katherine Davies and Dr. Chandler Rick Taylor exchanged wedding vows at six o’clock in the evening of July 13, 2013, at Broadway United Methodist Church in Paducah, Ky., with the Rev. Gregory Waldrop officiating. Ellen is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Theodore E.C. Davies of Paducah, Ky., and the granddaughter of Mrs. Elizabeth R. Davies of Barbourville, Ky., and the late Dr. Theodore R. Davies, and the late Marlin and Polly Ann Hultman. Chance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky C. Taylor of New Albany, Miss., and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Taylor of Hickory Flat, Miss., and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Farris of Ecru, Miss., and the late Mr. Lavon Wilhite of New Albany, Miss., and the great-grandson of Mrs. Avie Cooke of Hickory Flat, Miss. Nuptial music was provided by Mrs. Nancy Ryan, pianist; Miss Megan McCallon, vocalist; Mr. Ped Foster, trumpet player; Mr. Art Deweese, music coordinator; Miss Alison Albritton and Miss Natalie Barker, scripture readings, and Betsey Powell directed the wedding. Escorted by her dad and given in marriage by her parents, Ellen wore an ivory wedding gown designed by Augusta Jones from The Bride Room in Nashville, Tenn. The gown was strapless with a sweetheart neckline and natural waistline accented with a A42

specially designed brooch, Paris, by Debra Moreland. Ellen wore her sister’s veil adorned with Swarovski crystals. Ellen carried a hand-tied bouquet of baby white roses and esperance roses wrapped with lace from her mother’s wedding gown, and tied into the center of her bridal bouquet was her 102 year old grandmother’s wedding band. Ellen also carried Chance’s childhood Bible wrapped in an eyelet Bible cover, a gift from the groom’s mother. Attending her sister as matron of honor was Mrs. Ann Davies Hall of Columbus, Ohio, and attending her sister as maid of honor was Miss Emily Lynn Davies of Bordeaux, France. Bridesmaids were Miss Heidi Atkinson of Paducah, Ky., Miss Mary Latady of Hattisburg, Miss., and Mrs. Elizabeth Woodall of Brandon, Miss. They wore strapless blush pink dupioni silk tea-length dresses and carried bouquets of esperance roses. Ellen chose seven of her childhood friends and two sorority sisters as her honorary bridesmaids. Serving as flower girls were Ava Vaughn of Rosharon, Texas, cousin of the bride, and Hope Herod, of New Albany, Miss., cousin of the groom. They wore matching dresses of white organza with pink sashes. Wedding registry attendants were

Photos by Justin Wright Photography

Lauren and Lindsey Stout of Oxford, Miss., cousins of the groom. Program attendants were Clair Buchanan of Louisville, Ky., and Isabella Vaughn of Rosharon, Texas, cousins of the bride. Ricky Taylor, father of the groom, and Mason Wages, best friend of the groom, served as dual best men. Groomsmen were Kye Taylor, brother of the groom from New Albany, Miss., Teddy Davies, brother of the bride, from Paducah, Ky., and Dr. Joe Hall, brother-in-law of the bride from Columbus, Ohio. Jaxon Herod, cousin of the groom from New Albany, Miss., served as ring bearer. Ushers were Colby Buchanan, of Louisville, Ky., cousin of the bride, Cam Clark of New Albany, Miss., cousin of the groom, and Levi Johnson of Nashville, Tenn., friend of the groom. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Carson Center on the river in downtown Paducah. The guests were treated with scattered buffet stations throughout with Kentuckythemed stations and Mississippi-themed stations with catering provided by Laura Duff’s A Pampered Palate. The bride’s cake served as the centerpiece of the reception and was created by

Maria Wilke. The groom’s cake was chocolate and decorated University of Mississippi football-themed. Nick Coovert created the floral decorations for the ceremony and reception. Photography was provided by Justin Wright Photography of Nashville, Tenn., and videography was provided by With This Ring Films of Nashville. The guests enjoyed dancing the night away with the bride and groom to the music of the band, The Cruisers. After a night of celebration, the couple departed to the cheers of family and friends. The next morning, the bride’s parents hosted an after-wedding poolside brunch at their home. Friends and family gathered for the honeymoon send off. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a dinner at Rivers Discovery Center in downtown Paducah catered by Laura Duff’s A Pampered Palate. A selection of homemade desserts was provided by the groom’s grandmother, Mrs. Judy Taylor. After a great time on their honeymoon to Nassau, Bahamas, they make their home in Nashville. Chance is a physical therapist clinical director and Ellen teaches kindergarten. A43

Mary Ellis Kahlstorf Sean Thomas Finnerty

Photos by Stephanie Rhea Photography

Mary Ellis Kahlstorf of Tupelo and Sean Thomas Finnerty of West Chester, Ohio, were united in marriage at half after six o’clock in the evening on July 27, 2013, at Oxford- University United Methodist Church. It was the setting of the bride’s parents’ wedding, and where her maternal grandparents were longtime members. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Jack Harold Kahlstorf of Tupelo and the late Dr. Kahlstorf. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Frances Kahlstorf Gowdy of Tupelo, the late Dr. and Mrs. Robert Byron Ellis of Oxford, the late Mr. Skovel Kahlstorf of Greenville and the late Mr. Williard Palmer Gowdy of Tupelo. The groom is the son of Mrs. Michael Patrick Finnerty of Mason, Ohio, and the late Mr. Finnerty. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne G. Toms and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Allan Finnerty, all of Mansfield, Ohio. The wedding was of classic Southern design, incorporating rich vibrant summer flowers of purple, raspberry, and chartreuse hydrangeas, bells of Ireland, vibrant summer zinnias, Cayman

coral and bright fuchsia gerbera daisies, purple and magenta Vanda orchids, purple lisianthus, citrus orange, and Lady Red roses that were used throughout the wedding and reception. Beautiful arrangements lined the sanctuary aisle as the bride was escorted by her brother and given in marriage by her family. She wore a Rivini ivory strapless gown featuring tiers of Alencon lace, alternating with bands of Fortuny pleated tulle and silk organza. It cascaded into a sweep train and featured a hand-cut organza flower adorned by a pearl brooch belonging to her paternal grandmother. Her veil was an ivory cathedral-length Amsale veil with a scalloped lace edge. Mary Ellis carried her mother’s beaded bridal purse and a European garden-gathered bouquet of White Diamond garden roses, and ranunculus, lisianthus blossoms, and Southern hydrangeas. Tucked into the stems were her handkerchief bonnet and a charm with pictures of the couple’s fathers, a gift from the groom. Banners painted with favorite family scriptures hung in memory of the couple’s fathers. Nuptial music was in memory of the bride’s grandmother, Frances Grant Ellis, organist at OxfordUniversity Methodist Church for thirty-four years. The musicians were organist Jason Derrick, trumpeter Charles Gates, and a string quartet including Robert Riggs, Irwin Bell, Yan Mao as violinists and cellist Susan Gaston. A44

Singers included Helen and Carrie Hancock, Catherine Hancock McMahan, Summer Young, and the bride’s uncle, Bill Kahlstorf. Several musical selections were a part of her sister’s, parents’ and maternal grandparents’ wedding services. The wedding ceremony was officiated by the Rev. David Langerfeld. Amanda Jones Johnston read scripture. Program attendants were Kimberly Corbett Jeffares, Keeley Corbett Hardin, and Kayla Sulzer. Special contributors were as follows: Marsha Clark- wedding director, Rosemary Gaines of Jody’sflorist, Rita Robinson- wedding day coordinator, Stephanie Rheaphotographer, Steven Polley of InFocus - videographer, Kathryn Corbett and Jennifer Blakenship - hair stylists, and Lynn Corbettspecial assistant. Serving as matron of honor was Mary Ellis’ sister, Melissa Kahlstorf Sutherland of Rogersville, Mo. Her sister-in-law, Catherine Leech Kahlstorf, and cousin, Ashley Kahlstorf Owens, both of Tupelo, were bridesmaids. Other bridesmaids were childhood friends, Haley Howell Pate of Franklin, Tenn.; Lauren Purnell Ridgway of Jackson; Elise Young of Tupelo; Summer Young of Birmingham, Ala.; college friends, Kelly Rawlings Edwards of Madison; Carter White of Jackson; Morgan Pennington and Kristen Jernigan Power, both of Oxford; and Washington, D.C. friends, Natalie Buchanan, Courtney McCrea, and Holly Thurmond. The bridesmaids wore long, one-shoulder, sangria dupioni dresses and carried bouquets similar to the jewel-toned

arrangements used throughout the church. The bride’s nieces, Anna Grant Kahlstorf, Caroline Boyd Kahlstorf, and cousin Frances Claire Sutherland, served as flower girls. Their dresses, sewn by Cynthia Caldwell, were made using laces from the bride’s maternal grandmother’s trousseau. The girls’ petal baskets were used in the bride’s parents’ wedding. The groom’s brother, Casey Patrick Finnerty of Liberty Township, Ohio, served as best man. Groomsmen who were childhood and college friends, included the following: Mike Jackson of Blacksburg, Va.; Robert Lyons, Michael Munafo, Patrick Murphy, Michael Oakley, Kelly Cronin, Jackson Garn and Nicholas Domsitz all of Cincinnati, Ohio; Michael Senich of Washington, D.C.; Gregory Macksood of Austin, Texas, and special couple friend, Andrew Edwards of Madison. Also included were the bride’s brother, Robert Brannon Kahlstorf, of Tupelo, and her brother-in-law, Thomas McCurry Sutherland Jr., of Rogersville, Mo. The bride’s nephews, Thomas McCurry Sutherland III and Jack Walker Sutherland, served as Bible bearer and ring bearer. The Bible belonged to the bride’s maternal great-grandmother and the ring pillow was made from handkerchiefs belonging to the bride’s maternal and paternal grandmothers. The Memphis Soul Revue entertained at a reception held at the Lyric, on the Oxford square. Brilliant flower displays, life-sized posters of the bride and groom, a photo booth, and a surprise appearance from Colonel Rebel brought life to the party. Following a honeymoon to the Dominican Republic, the couple is at home in Washington, D.C., where the bride works for the National Republican Congressional Committee and the groom is employed by General Motors. A45

Sara Katherine McNeece Joshua Ellis Gammill

Sara Katherine McNeece and Joshua Ellis Gammill were united in marriage on the evening of May 11, 2013, at the Elvis Presley Event Center in Tupelo. The ceremony was officiated by Bro. Gary Smith, pastor of East Fulton Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff McNeece of Fulton. She is the granddaughter of Mr. Charles E. Martin of Fulton and the late Juanita Martin and the late Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell B. McNeece Sr. of Fulton. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gammill of Pontotoc. He is the grandson of Mearl Gammill and the late James Gammill of Ackerman, the late Doris Gammill of Pontiac, Mich., and the late Robert and Virginia Mims of Columbus. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a gorgeous mermaid-

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shaped gown . The fitted bodice had a sweetheart neckline and dropped waist. The entire design was adorned with delicate lace applique. She also wore a pearl necklace, earrings and bracelet that were given to her by both of her grandmothers. Attending the bride was the matron of honor, Anna McNeece McCullough, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Brooke Reeves, Allison Deaton, Lacey Taylor, Ashley Taylor, Nicole Weatherford and Bethany Wilemon. The flower girl was Aubrey Duncan, niece of the groom. Benton Reed Stanley, son of the bride, served as the junior best man and escort for his grandmother, T. Robert Gammill, father of the groom, served as his son's best man. Groomsmen

were Jim McCullough, brother-in-law of the bride, Justin Teasley, Scott Gann, Russell Dendy, Daniel Alford and Neil Alford. The wedding ceremony was under the direction of Kevin Knight. Flowers and decorations were arranged by Kevin Knight and Kim Rushing of Downtown Floral in Fulton. Music for the ceremony and a chronological video of the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and groom's lives was produced by Shelby Prestage of Fulton. John Bowen of Fulton provided the photography for the beautiful occasion. At the conclusion of the ceremony the couple walked out to the Elvis version of "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" Following the beautiful outside wedding ceremony, the bride's parents hosted a reception in the event center. Kenny Coker of Fulton provided a delicious reception menu and the Blue Silk

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Band of Memphis, Tenn. entertained the guests. The bride and groom made their getaway in the bride's great-grandfather's 1951 Buick Special driven by her Uncle Mitch McNeece. On the eve of the wedding, the groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Fulton Country Club. Following a honeymoon trip to Negril, Jamaica the couple are making their home in Fulton. Sara is employed in the Itawamba County School District as a Speech Language Pathologist and currently enrolled at the University of Mississippi in the Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate program. Josh is employed with Colbert Land Services of Houston, as a Petroleum Landman.

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Chelsea Anne Mothershed

Photos by Faith Riley Photography

Matthew Cooper McKnight

Chelsea Anne Mothershed and Matthew Cooper McKnight were united in a ceremony of Christian marriage at 6 o’clock in the evening on November 30, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Tupelo. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Bishop William McAlilly. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Fred Howard Mothershed of Tupelo. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Sis Long of Batesville, the late James Wiley Long of Senatobia, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howard Mothershed Sr. of Sardis. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Deral Zane McKnight of Tupelo. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lee West of Amory, the late Mr. Harvey Lloyd Sandefer of Amory and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McKnight of Pontotoc. Mrs. Beverly McAlilly directed the wedding music. Vocalists were Meredith Meurrier, Lauren Zuelzke, Mary Frances Massey, and a wedding choir of friends of the bride and groom and their families. The groom’s sister, Candice McKnight Fulgham read the scripture. Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore an exquisite allover alencon lace gown. Delicate bugle beading trimmed the Queen Anne neckline and keyhole

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back. The A-line silhouette extended into a chapel train. Her gown was completed with a cathedral length lace veil. She carried an open nosegay bouquet of multi-textured flowers in shades of white, green, and gray tones. The bouquet was composed of miniature cymbidium orchids, lizianthus, calla, large mums, and succulents. Garden-cut foliage accented the flowers. Attending her sister as matron of honor was Olivia Mothershed Grayson of Edwards. Colo. Bridesmaids were Rachael Williamson Donald of Birmingham, Ala., Kelsey Dowell of Indianola, Katherine Hancock of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Kathleen Hillen of Washington, D.C., Mary Claire Bell Martin, Mallory Rutledge, and Catherine Yarber, all of Tupelo, Doty Miley and Caitlyn Moore of Memphis, Lindy Nesmith of Austin, Texas and Chris Bericella of Chicago, Ill. They wore matching floor-length chiffon dresses in silver. The one shoulder neckline featured a ruched bodice and waistband. They carried nosegay bouquets consisting of calla, freesia, antique roses, and green mums accented with gray eucalyptus and a dash of red ranunculus. Julia Flugham, niece of the groom, was the flower girl. Serving as train bearers were Myla Meurrier and Selah Meurrier.

Honorary attendants were Candice McKnight Fulgham and Zondra Moore, sisters of the groom, of Guntown, Morgan Miller, Katlyn Potts, and Allyson Thomas all of Memphis. They wore short black dresses. Wedding registry attendants were Katlyn Potts and Allyson Thomas. The bride’s proxy was Morgan Suzanne Miller. Linda Caldwell and Donna Porter directed the wedding. Deral McKnight, father of the groom, and Trey Nicholas III of Atlanta served as best men. Groomsmen were Trey Berlin, and Stephen Martin of Memphis, Tirey Brady of Jackson, Tenn., Travis Brimm of Washington, D.C., Jacob Harris of Starkville, Jefferson Hester of Charlotte, N.C., Austin Kirk of Oxford, Benjamin Martin of Tupelo, and Scott Slocum of Denver, Colo. George Grayson, nephew of the bride, of Edwards, Colo., served as ring bearer. Ushers were Adam Slocum of New Orleans, Nickle Smith of Oxford, William Ray of Memphis and Crofton Sloan III of Starkville. Honorary attendant was Colby Bahlinger, who is serving in the military, of Slidell, La. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the BancorpSouth Conference Center in Tupelo. Guests entered the reception viewing a nature-inspired photo gallery of family members and the couple. The floral decor for the room

was simplistic and stylish in form. Round tables had 12-foot tall centerpieces composed of leafless branches attached to poles with flowers cascading, based with green mercury glass containers with abundant flowers. The room was flanked with long tables that had linear concept centerpieces, once again utilizing leafless branches. The wedding cake by Josh Simpson of Twisted Fig, Inc., had six-alternated square and round layers decorated by hand with alternated layers of ruffled lace and golden bark. The groom’s cake was a blue Ole Miss Football helmet sitting on a grass field. Guests enjoyed dancing to the music of DMP of Memphis and taking pictures in a photo booth. Tracy Proctor provided all the flowers and decorations for the ceremony and reception. Faith Riley of Faith Riley Photography and Steven Polly of InFocus Video Productions captured many special memories. The couple celebrated the wedding with a mini-trip to Colonel’s Quarters in Oxford with plans for a trip in May to St. Lucia. The couple lives in Memphis. The bride is a student at Southern College of Optometry and the groom is employed as an accountant at ACH Food Companies in Cordova, Tenn.

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Carrie Michelle Pannell Justin Carl Higgins

Photos by Britney Lee Photography

Carrie Michelle Pannell and Justin Carl Higgins were united in marriage at four o’clock in the afternoon on September 21, 2013, in an outdoor ceremony at LongBow Trails in Pontotoc. The bride is the daughter of Chris and Miranda Sanders of Saltillo and Micheal Pannell of Guntown. She is the granddaughter of Ron and Jan Helms and Neal and Ann Peach of Saltillo and Johnny and Brenda Pannell of Guntown. The groom is the son of David and Lisa Higgins of Saltillo. He is the grandson of Bill and Louise Rutland and Guinn Payne of Tupelo and J.C. Higgins of Pontotoc. Bro. Roger Browning officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Given in marriage by her father and stepfather, the bride wore an ivory strapless ball gown by Oleg Cassini featuring beaded appliqué accents and a full tulle skirt. The bride’s jewelry included an heirloom pearl necklace given to her by her great-grandmother, a Wishbone pearl bracelet given to her by her father, and a pearl bracelet given to her by the groom’s parents. She carried a bouquet of white roses and gardenia blossoms wrapped in burlap, designed by DB’s Floral Designs of Saltillo. The matron of honor was Lindsey Lee of Saltillo. Serving as A50

bridesmaids were Courtney Kennedy of Saltillo, Marlee Hill of Saltillo, Madison Rayburn of Guntown, Brittany Weatherford of Tupelo, Ashley Dodson of Saltillo and Michelle Presley of Saltillo. The bridesmaids wore short canary yellow chiffon dresses with sweetheart necklines and cascade-style skirts. They carried a bouquet of coral and yellow roses wrapped in burlap designed by DB’s Floral Designs of Saltillo. Serving as flower girl was the bride’s cousin, Shiloh Sanders, of Baldwyn. She wore a beautiful ivory knee-length dress designed by the bride’s grandmother. She carried a burlap basket and dropped rose petals as she walked down the aisle. Cousins of the bride, Katelynn Stidham of Saltillo, Savannah Sanders of Baldwyn, Brianna Sanders of Baldwyn, and niece of the groom, Cheyenne Bowen, served as honorary bridesmaids, and attended the registry table. The best man was the father of the groom, David Higgins, of Saltillo. Serving as groomsmen were brother of the groom, Tyler Higgins, of Saltillo, Jeremy Garrett of Guntown, Kevin Lee of Saltillo, Tyler Speck of Saltillo, Zach White of Saltillo and Kenny Rock of Guntown. Serving as ushers were brother of the bride, Johnny Pannell, of Saltillo, and cousin of the bride, Dustin Presley,

of Saltillo. The ring bearer was cousin of the bride, Houston White, of Guntown. He carried a burlap ring bearer pillow. The groom, his groomsmen and the ring bearer wore brown tuxedos with ivory button-up shirts and brown vests provided by The Men’s Wearhouse. The groom wore a white rose boutonnière. The groomsmen and ring bearer wore coral rose boutonnières. During the ceremony, the mothers were seated to “Mama’s Song” by Carrie Underwood. “Heavenly Day” by Patty Griffin was played as the wedding party came down the aisle. A burlap aisle runner was put in place as the bride was being escorted in to “A Thousand Years” by The Piano Guys. The couple took part in a Unity Sand Ceremony after they exchanged rings as “When I Say I Do” by Matthew West was being played. After the bride and groom were introduced as Mr. & Mrs. Justin Higgins, “True Believers” by Darius Rucker was played during the recessional. Following the ceremony, guests joined the couple for a reception, held on the grounds of LongBow Trails. The bride’s cake was a four-tiered cake featuring burlap icing wrapped around each layer with coral and yellow Gerbera daisies and white

hydrangeas, and a Willow Tree Bride & Groom cake topper. The cake was designed by Creative Cakes of Tupelo. The groom’s table featured a wide array of cookies, cupcakes, chocolate donuts, and Corn Flake bars prepared by Endville Bakery. Delicious buffet-style food was prepared by Zanthia Slaughter of Tupelo. The reception area was decorated with burlap and a collection of Mason jars with fresh fall-inspired flowers and wood centerpieces with white hydrangeas and white calla lilies designed by DB’s Floral Designs of Saltillo. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Northside Village in Tupelo. Friends and family enjoyed a delicious barbecue meal with a large selection of dessert choices prepared by Endville Bakery. Rehearsal dinner decorations were provided by DB’s Floral Designs of Saltillo and Design By Tracy Proctor, LLC. After a honeymoon in Destin, Fla., the couple makes their home in Saltillo, Miss.

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Hayley Beth Stone Keylon Cole Gholston

Photos by Amber’s Photography

Hayley Beth Stone and Keylon Cole Gholston were united in marriage at half-past six in the evening on July 13, 2013, at Friendship Baptist Church in Guntown, Mississippi. Bro. John Cagle performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Stone of Baldwyn. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stone of Baldwyn and Mrs. Mary Hendrix and the late Mr. Doug Hendrix of Baldwyn. She is the great-granddaughter of Mrs. Jettie Pruitt and Mrs. Frankie Hendrix both of Baldwyn. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keylon Gholston of Baldwyn. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gholston of Baldwyn and the late Mr. and Mrs. George Stidham of Mathiston. He is the nephew of Ms. Linda Gholston also of Baldwyn. Nuptial music was provided by pianist Theresa Hellen and soloists Mr. Joe Blassingame, Mr. Gabe Richey, and Mr. and Mrs. John Allen. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father,

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the bride wore an Enzoani ivory organza and tulle gown. Her gown was a sculptured strapless fit-and-flare gown accented with a beaded floral sash, “The Fern”, that encircled her waistline. The bride accessorized with a birdcage veil, Pink Pewter headband embellished with rhinestones and pearls, and a pearl bracelet given as a gift from her father on her wedding day . To complete her accessories, the groom surprised her with matching pearl necklace and earrings. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of pink peonies and cabbage roses adorned with pearls and hand-tied with burlap, ivory ribbons, and lace. Attending the bride as maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Kayla Nicole Stone . Matron of honor was lifelong friend, Lara Elizabeth Manley. Bridesmaids were Katherine Rose Blassingame, Sydney Blake Castleberry, Molly Sims Haynes, Cassie Dawn Hendrix, cousin of the bride, Brooke Thompson Mann, Maggie Grace Martin, Macey Claire Murphy, Jenny Rae-Anne Pitts, Anna Trim Smith, and Lakin Gholston Taylor, sister of the groom. The bridesmaids wore light pink sweetheart neckline gowns with a hi-

low hemline and carried bouquets of pink roses adorned with pearls, ribbon, lace, and burlap. Also attending the bride, wearing ivory ruffle Dollcake gowns and accessories, were flower girls Avrie Nell Armstrong, Sidda Lee Hall, Lainey Karaline Hall, and Lily Kate Hendrix, all cousins of the bride, and niece of the groom, Evie Harris Gholston. Keylon Douglas Gholston, father of the groom, served as best man. The groomsmen were Jon Adam Bryan, David Lee Chaney Jr., Jacob Neil DeVaughn, Samuel Brent Gholston, and Douglas Clay Gholston, both brothers of the groom, Eric Tyler Green, Adam Kiel Godwin, John Brandon Huerkamp, Justin Travis Tischenor, Michael Curtner Tipton, and brother of the bride, Keyton Wade Stone. The groomsmen wore khaki suits with cotton boll boutonnieres. Ushers were Austin Ray Martin, Thomas Duane Taylor, and Jordan Presley Wilson. Nephew of the groom, Douglas Easton Gholston served as ring bearer. Cousins of the bride, Tate Garin Hall announced the bride by ringing a cowbell while his brother, Tegen Hayes Hall carried a sign that read, “Last Chance To Run Cole!” The little boys wore khaki and white seersucker suits. Following the ceremony, the wedding party paraded to the ringing of cowbells in antique cars ranging from 1936-1965 to the home of the bride’s parents where a pool side reception was hosted. Burlap, pink ribbon, bows, cotton bales, and pearls filled

the reception. Guests dined on Southern summertime favorites such as shrimp and grits, fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, cornbread salad, sweet tea, and frozen strawberry lemonade. Hayley and Cole were introduced on the dance floor to the song, “Heaven” performed by the cousin of bride, Jamie Davis and Soul Gravy. The couple, along with guests finished the night off with a spectular fireworks display. Guests were given pink cotton candy with personalized labels describing them perfectly, “Pure as Cotton, Sweet as Candy”, and cowbells to celebrate . Floral designs and wedding were directed by Susan Phillips of Susan’s Flowers and Gifts in Baldwyn. The videography was done by Trevor George, Captured Productions in Nashville, Tenn. Amber’s Photography of Caledonia photographed the wedding and reception events. Romie’s Grocery, Tupelo catered the reception. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner catered by Romie’s Grocery at Gholston Farms. After a honeymoon in Hawaii, the couple is at home in Baldwyn. The groom is employed by Jimmy Sanders Incorporated as area manager. The bride is the owner of Blonde Pistol Boutique.

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Mary-Susan Anderson Matthew Constantine Asters

Mary-Susan Anderson of Tupelo and Matthew Constantine Asters of Tupelo were united in marriage on July 27, 2013, at First United Methodist Church. Brother Colby Cuelvas officiated. The bride is the daughter of Bronco and Bonnie Anderson of Okolona. She is a granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles William Anderson Jr., the late Mr. Charles W. Coats, and Mrs. Teen Mayfield, all of Okolona. The groom is the son of Mike and Melody Asters of Tupelo. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Constantine Michael Asters, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meador, and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Jones, all of Tupelo. The bride wore a Cinderella-style gown featuring a strapless neckline. She wore a strand of pearls the groom surprised her with the morning of the wedding, a pair of pearl earrings her mother gave her the morning of the wedding, and her paternal grandmother’s cocktail ring. She also carried the groom’s maternal great-great-great-grandmother’s brooch on her all-white bouquet that was lined with hosta leaves from the bride’s father’s garden. Annie Elizabeth Anderson, the bride’s younger sister, served as maid of honor and Claire Ewing Powell, the groom’s first cousin, served as matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Betsy Ware, Meri Scott Carpenter, Hester Lowe, Lauren Asters, Alden Maxcy, Katie Puckett, Kathleen Kirkland, and Amanda Bridges. The flowergirl was Kylan Johns. Miller Bristow of Tupelo served as proxy bride. Michael Constantine Asters, father of the groom, served as best man. Other groomsmen were Blane Sellers, Evan Buckner, Rich Heyer, Clayton Asters, Murphey Asters, Charlie Bronc Anderson, Trace Nabors, Tyler Rubino, and Jon Green. The ring bearers were Jim Edens and Tillman Ewing. A reception was held at Goodlett Manor on North Broadway Street in downtown Tupelo. The couple honeymooned in St. Lucia then returned home to Starkville. A54

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The bride is the Project and Sales Manager at Eat Cities LLC, and the groom is working for the USDA branch of Mississippi State University while receiving his master’s degree in biochemistry.

Logan Amanda Bonds Michael Burks McCullough

Logan Amanda Bonds and Michael Burks McCullough were united in marriage at six o’clock in the evening on June 29, 2013, at Manning Gardens in Guntown. The bride’s father prayed the invocation and Terry Rhodes officiated over the double ring ceremony. The couple exchanged their vows under a grape arbor with a pergola added. A matching cross made by the bride’s father provided the main focal point. Program fans designed by the bride kept the guests cool as Erin Stubbs directed the wedding day events. Designs by Tracy Proctor of Tupelo arranged the beautiful flowers for Logan’s dream-come-true garden wedding. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Aaron Bonds of Tupelo. Her grandmother is Mrs. Louise Bonds of Red Bay, Ala. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike McCullough of Tupelo. He is the grandson of Mrs. Marie Moore of Spring Hill, Fla. and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCullough of Houston. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a beautiful slim gown with button over zipper closure. The gown featured a beautiful high mandarin keyhole back and a fishtail train finished with scalloped edging. The veil trimmed with Swarovski crystal beads matched those delicately sprinkled throughout the gown. She carried a hand-tied bouquet with all-white roses, hydrangeas, gardenias, and lysimachia. Her bouquet also featured her grandmother’s heirloom brooches and a linen handkerchief. Attending the bride as matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Leigh Bonds Wade of Louisville. Bridesmaids were Alice Maynard of Tupelo, Kathryn Corbett and Morgan Wells of Saltillo and Summer Ray Smith of Belden. Attendants wore strapless latte chiffon dresses featuring an ultra-feminine pleated sweetheart bodice. Their nosegay-style bouquets of kiwi green hydrangeas, lavender roses and pink miniature daisy mums accented their long-flowing whimsical dresses. Kennedy Wade of Louisville served as flower girl, wearing an ivory princess satin

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dress with layers of tulle and matching rosettes at the waist. The groom’s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Paden McCullough and Glenn McCullough of Tupelo, Trey Mattox of Madison, and Will Wade of Louisville. Riley Hogue of Ripley and Thomas and Taylor Wade of Louisville served as junior groomsmen. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Manning Gardens where guests dined to the music of “The Directors” of Amory. Gourmet Your Way of Fulton catered the excellent food. The bride’s father designed the stand that displayed the bride’s cake made by Creative Cakes of Tupelo. They also created the groom’s cake along with multicolored cupcakes. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Lake House located on Manning Gardens' property. A week before the wedding, Mrs. Beth Kennard of Tupelo honored the bride with a Saturday luncheon at the home of her late mother, Mrs. Wanda Beane. After honeymooning in Las Vegas, Nevada, the couple is at home in Tupelo.

Laura Rose Burcham Zachary Steven Williams

Photos by Britney Lee Photography

Laura Rose Burcham and Zachary Steven Williams were united in marriage at two o’clock in the afternoon on July 20, 2013, at Dumas Baptist Church in Dumas, Miss. The ceremony was officiated by Bro. Chris Shinall. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Janet Jones of Dumas and Mr. Gary Burcham of Iuka. She is the granddaughter of Barbara Ross of Iuka, the late Charles and Wanda Rose Elder of Dumas, Christine Jones and the late LeRoy Jones of Dumas, and the late Tommy Burcham of Iuka. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Williams of Baldwyn. He is the grandson of Marie Boone and the late William “Bill” Boone of Baldwyn, Edward Kendall and the late Ruby Williams Kendall of Baldwyn, and the late James Homer Williams of Baldwyn. Given in marriage by her stepfather, the bride wore a white strapless tulle and lace mermaid gown with a sweetheart neckline. Hand-beaded lace appliqués with metallic thread adorned the ruche bodice with an asymmetrical dropped waistline and chapel-length train. The cathedral veil featured beading and pearls that complemented the gown. She also wore turquoise satin pumps with a crystal detailing. The bride carried a hand tied bouquet of white peonies and roses with the cuff lengths of her late grandfather incorporated within, and the bouquet was wrapped in a hand-stitched handkerchief of her late great-grandmother along with rhinestone jewelry of her late grandmother. Whitney Andrews served as the bride’s matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Julie Jones, Holley Hurt, Carlin Sims, Amanda A56

Chism, and Amber Treadaway. They wore knee-length turquoise chiffon dresses, with one shoulder strap and a sweetheart neckline. The attendants carried bouquets of coral peonies and coral roses with a green hypericum berry. Claudia Chism served as the flower girl. The groom’s father, Steve Williams, served as best man. Groomsmen were Drew Dillard, Andy McBrayer, Matthew Hudson, Dusty Andrews, and Michael Boone. Luke Nunley served as the ring bearer. Ushers were Alex Ivy, Dr. Bradley Nunley, Josh Nunley, and BJ Nunley. The church sanctuary was beautifully decorated by Linda Webb with arrangements of coral peonies, white hydrangeas, and lush green ferns. Following the ceremony, the bride’s family hosted a reception in the Family Life Center at Dumas Baptist Church. The area was decorated with fresh flowers and soft candle light. Guests enjoyed food catered by Teresa Bowman along with a four tiered cake with rhinestone and pearl accents and topped with a ‘W’ rhinestone and pearl monogram made by the bride’s aunt. The groom’s cake was a two-tiered chocolate cake with chocolate icing and chocolate ganache with fresh fruit. When it came time for the couple to leave the reception, guests lined up outside the door with coral rose petal-filled pottery vases, handmade by Pray Pottery in Iuka, Miss. As the couple passed by, petals were tossed in celebration of their marriage. The couple then made their getaway in a white horsedrawn carriage driven by the bride’s uncle and owner Clydesdale Carriage Rides of Iuka, Miss.

Kelsey Brock Byrd Zachary Ernest Watson

Kelsey Brock Byrd of Tupelo and Zachary Ernest Watson of Brookhaven were united in marriage on April 27, 2013, at six o clock in the evening at Eggville Freewill Baptist Church, the bride’s home church. Dr. Gerald Gann officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Byrd of Tupelo. She is the granddaughter of James and Julia Roberts and the late Lowell Brock, and Betty Byrd, all of Tupelo. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Watson of Brookhaven. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Walker of Brookhaven, and Mrs. Helga Watson and the late Wilburn Watson of Mobile, Ala. The bride wore a classic silhouette ball gown made of white organza with beaded metallic appliqués on the bodice and featuring a pleated tier skirt with chapel-length train. She also wore a matching, very elegant feather-and-lace beaded fascinator headpiece to compliment her gown. She carried a white bridal bouquet made of white hydrangeas and roses complemented with the bride’s baby ring, her mom and grandmother and great-grandmothers’ wedding bands and grandmother’s pearls, created by Downtown & Co. Just before the ceremony the groom presented his bride with a very beautiful and elegant Tiffany pearl bracelet with monogram initials to finish off her wedding attire. Mrs. Candace Beane served her sister as matron of honor. Her bridesmaids were Lauren Webb, Bayley Moore, Leanna Hussey, Paula Aldridge, Lauren Finney, and Katie Mclaurin. Katherine Williams served as miniature bride. Mrs. Diana Hardin and Mrs. Christin Kennedy served as wedding directors. Mrs. Susan Shumpert Martin was our amazing photographer. The bridesmaids wore poly chiffon floor-length gowns in a beautiful Bahamas Breeze Blue color, featuring a strapless sweetheart neckline. They carried bouquets of white hydrangeas and spring color roses, created by Downtown & Co. Ronnie Watson served his son as best man. Groomsmen were Graham Watson, Michael Walker, Taylor Whatley, Mac Beassie, Cole Newell and Tyler Cummingham. John Tyler Beane was ring bearer, Matthew Byrd was Bible bearer. Ushers were John David Beane and Brandon Byrd.

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Photos by Susan Shumpert Martin

Presiding at the registry table as program attendants and greeters were Katie Watson, sister of the groom, Kristen Walker and Katie Shumpert. Guests enjoyed a pre-ceremony slideshow assembled by Mrs. Diana Hardin. Musicians presenting the sweet songs chosen by the bride to set the tone for the ceremony were presented by Paul and Brenda Gann. Following the cermony, the couple along with their guests were honored with a wonderful sit-down dinner at the Elvis Presley Event Center in Tupelo. The grand hall and the patios were very elegantly and romantically decorated in the Bahama Breeze Blue, beige and brown by Tyler and Teresa Camp. The delicious dinner was catered by Romie’s of Tupelo. Guests also enjoyed a magnificent four-tiered white-on-white bride’s cake accented with white hydrangeas and roses, and very appropriate delicious groom’s cake made of red velvet with cream cheese icing, the bride and groom’s favorite, accented with an M state logo for the their alma mater. The cakes were created by Creative Cakes of Tupelo. On the eve of the wedding, the wedding party and families of the bride and groom were honored with an amazing rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s parents at Woody's in Tupelo. Following a honeymoon to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple resides in Brookhaven where she is a staff accountant for Miller and White, Inc., and he works with his family at WWW Electric.

Lauren Nichole Cassilly John Clayton Asters

Photos by Lovely Union

Lauren Nichole Cassilly and John Clayton Asters were united in marriage at six o’clock in the evening on May 18, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Tupelo. Dr. Bryant Barnes performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Cassilly of Tupelo. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Elbert Hughes of Tupelo and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Charles Cassilly of Nashville, Tenn. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Constantine Asters of Tupelo. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwin Meador, both of Tupelo. Nuptial music was provided by organist Beverly McAlilly, pianist Luke West, and vocalists Hester Lowe and Luke West. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a formal ivory gown featuring a sweetheart strapless neckline. Crisscrossed ruching enhanced the fitted bodice which tapered into a sheath gown with a lace overlay A-line skirt. Chantilly lace appliques adorned the gown and trimmed the border of the hemline. A chapel train complimented the back of the gown. Her bouquet of hydrangeas, lisianthus, and ranunculous was adorned with the groom’s A58

great-great-grandmother’s antique cameo. Attending the bride as her matron of honor was Whitney Thompson. Bridesmaids were Mary Susan Anderson, Mary Page Billingsley, Elizabeth Connell, Martha Crowder, Fenly Davis, Elizabeth Harris, Nicole Rinaldi, Meredith Sledge, Caroline Talbot, and Anne Eastland Vickery. The other bridal attendants were Sydney Castleberry, Caitlin Marlin, Olivia May, Lindsay Purnell, and Keri Stegar. Bridesmaids wore gray floor-length dresses and carried bouquets of hydrangeas, snapdragon, and accents of greenery. Serving as best man was Michael Asters, father of the groom. The groomsmen were Matthew Asters, Murphey Asters, John Calvert, William Cassilly, Tanner Harris, Christopher Jackson, John Jameson, Daniel Lofton, William Ray, and Evan Weibel. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception in honor of the bride and groom at Park Heights. On the eve of the wedding the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Elkin Place. After honeymooning in Negril, Jamaica, the couple is at home in Tupelo.

Sydney Leanna Clayton Jonathan Daniel Young

Sydney Leanna Clayton and Jonathan Daniel Young were united in marriage at a quarter after 7 p.m. the evening of August 10, 2013, at River Birch Place on the grounds of River Birch Golf Club in Amory. It was a beautiful sunset wedding with Bro. Shane Crawford officiating. The bride is the daughter of Brad and Connie Clayton of Nettleton. She is the granddaughter of Ludy Payne and the late Frank Payne, and Raymond and Brenda Clayton, all of Nettleton. The groom is the son of David and Tina Young of Nettleton. He is the grandson of Gail Riley and the late Billy Wayne Riley, Cliff and Virginia O'Quinn, Donald Wayne and Becky Young, all of Nettleton. The bride wore a beautiful gown in ivory featuring a strapless neckline. The empire bodice and sheath gown was overlaid with layers of embroidered lace. Crystals, seed pearls, and bugle beading detail adorned the fitted gown which extended into a chapel-length train. She wore a fingertip illusion veil and carried a beautiful hand-tied bouquet of white roses. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Kali Clayton, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Mari Anna Young, Chasta Young, Haydden Payne, Katie Leach, Roni Dupree, and Haven Hester. The flower girl was Bailey Payne. Bride's attendants were Korie Beth Leach, Elizabeth Riley and Kaitlyn Mitchell. All of these reside in Nettleton. Serving as best man was Joe Young, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Luke Adkins, Jon Bramlett, Luke Pannell, all of Nettleton, Drew Kent and Drew Swan, both of Hatley, and Philip Goodwin of Smithville. Ring bearer was Reed Young of Nettleton. The groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attendants were Blade Burroughs of Saltillo and Will Riley of Nettleton. Following the ceremony guests enjoyed a reception which flowed inside and outside on the grounds of River Birch Golf Club. Entertainment on the veranda was provided by Jon and A59

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Kayla Allen. Catering for the inside reception was provided by Bishop's Catering, and the catering for outside was provided by Tommy Blake of Pe Little Thrigs. The couple celebrated with a honeymoon trip to Destin West Resort in Destin, Fla. They reside in Nettleton. The bride is a senior at the University of Mississippi pursuing a degree in elementary education. The groom is currently employed with Tupelo Rubber and Gasket, while pursuing a position as a registered nurse.

Lauren Grace Coltharp Joseph Clinton (Joc) Bell

Photos by Darrell Ivy - The Image Place

Lauren Grace Coltharp of Tupelo, formerly of New Albany, and Joseph Clinton (Joc) Bell of Tupelo were united in marriage on Dec. 21, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in New Albany. Bishop William T. McAllily officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Whiteside Owen of New Albany and Mr. Robert Eugene Coltharp Jr. of Surabaya, Indonesia. She is the granddaughter of Mr. Robert Eugene Coltharp Sr. and the late Jane Moore Coltharp, the late Margie Marie Pernell and the late Hugh David Pernell, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lamar Owen, all of New Albany. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Murray Klein of Lewisville, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alston Bell of Tupelo. He is the grandson of Mrs. Dorothy Marshall Clinton and the late Ray Clinton of Sikeston, Mo., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ruble and Mary Alston Bell of Tupelo. Mrs. Katherine Coltharp Swords of New Albany, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Stella Carson Greenhill, niece of the groom, of Tupelo; Mrs. Bailey Coltharp King, cousin of the bride, of New Albany; and Mrs. Nikki Pernell Poteet, cousin of the bride, of New Albany; Miss Owen Grace Swords, niece of the bride, of New Albany, served as junior bridesmaid. Joseph Alston Bell of Tupelo, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Ray Alston Bell, brother of the

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groom, of Tupelo; William Haden Lundy, stepbrother of the groom, of New Orleans, La.; and Micah James Werner, friend of the groom, of Sikeston, Mo. Andrew Charles Murray Klein of Houston, Texas, stepbrother of the groom, served as usher. Director of the wedding was Mrs. Britt Smith of New Albany. Music was provided by Martha Frances Monroe, organ and piano; Svetlana Kaltchenko, violin; Carolyn Klein, harp; Nan Lawrence, flute; and Owen Grace Swords, soloist. Program attendees were Analee Caroline King and Maggie Lynn Moody. Host and hostesses were Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Allen Bramlitt, Dr. Bruce Bullwinkel, Mr. and Mrs. James Rupert Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Allen Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Robbins Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Edward Shands, and Mr. and Mrs. James Newton Wilbanks. Bell girls were Mamie Alston Bell, Lucy Hughes King, Sara Jane King, Laken Elizabeth Lee, Mollie Rae Moody, Ava Katherine Swords, and Ella Rose Swords. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents in New Albany. The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner on Friday evening at the Ice House-Silver Moon Club for the wedding party and friends of the bride and groom’s families. The couple enjoyed a two-week honeymoon in New York City. They now reside in Tupelo. The bride is employed by Mississippi Land Bank in Tupelo, and the groom is employed by Reynolds Industrial in Tupelo.

Sara Beth Elliott Brian Alan Pearson

A celebration of marriage uniting Sara Beth Elliott and Brian Alan Pearson took place on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at The Windows in Amory. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Elliott of Amory. She is the granddaughter of Fay Simmons and the late Eustace Simmons of Smithville, and Vic and Kay Elliott of Amory. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Pearson of Amory. He is the grandson of Bobby and Laverne Hounsel of Shreveport, La., and Billy and Bonita Pearson of Amory. Escorted down the aisle by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a strapless white tulle and organza ball gown with a beaded lace bodice. Layers of vertical ruffles composed her full skirt, which extended into a chapel-length train. In her hair, the bride wore a waist-length beaded family veil, which complemented her chandelier earrings. The bride carried an elegant bouquet of antique pink roses with baby’s breath wrapped together with burlap and lace. Nuptial music was provided by family and close friends to the couple, Connely Dale of Columbus and Travis and Whitney Young of Summerville, S.C. Matron of honor was the bride’s sister-in-law, Sandy Beach Elliott. Bridesmaids included Jana Pearson, Taylor Williams, Robyn Griffin, Abigail Spach, Rachel Boone, and Ashley Dale. The bridesmaids wore an assortment of vintage mauve and creamcolored dresses. They carried small bouquets of antique pink roses with baby’s breath bound by a vintage handkerchief and locket containing a picture of the bride with each bridesmaid. The groom’s father, Alan Pearson, served as his best man. Groomsmen included Andrew Pritchard, Kevin Richey, Zack Frey, J.D. Byrd, Michael Young, and Grayson Holt. The ring bearer and honorary ring bearer were the bride’s nephews, Gavin Elliott, 5, and Cameron Elliott, 6 months. After exchanging their vows, the couple knelt to pray on a

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prayer bench built by the bride’s late grandfather, Eustace Simmons. The prayer bench was built for and used at the bride’s parents’ wedding in 1980. Diane Stevens, aunt of the bride, stood in for the bride’s grandmother. Vicky Carter, aunt of the groom, served as the wedding director. Telling their wedding story in photographs was Ley Elliott Photography, brother to the bride. Following the ceremony, the vintage-themed reception was hosted by the bride’s parents in the fellowship hall at The Windows’ chapel and featured many family heirlooms and photographs. On the eve of their wedding, the groom’s parents honored the couple with a rehearsal dinner at Miller’s on Main in Amory. After a honeymoon to Playa Mujeres, Mexico, the couple resides in Smithville. The bride is a registered nurse and teaches Allied Health at Amory High School. The groom is also an educator, as well as the athletic director and basketball coach at Tremont High School.

Jenny Rae-Ann Gentry Matthew Hardy Pitts

Jenny Rae-Anne Gentry and Matthew Hardy Pitts were united in marriage at six o’clock in the evening on May 4, 2013, at Pickwick Pines Resort at Pickwick Lake near Iuka. The ceremony was officiated by Brother Robert McCoy. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Waters Gentry of Baldwyn. She is the granddaughter of Patricia Farrar DeVaughn of Saltillo and Freddie Ray DeVaughn of Baldwyn and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Preston Gentry of Baldwyn. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Parker Pitts of Savannah, Tenn. He is the grandson of Mrs. Nancy Powell Doran and the late Mr. Murray Gene Doran of Savannah, Tenn., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Parker Pitts of Saltillo, Tenn. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a beautiful strapless white gown. The gown featured an empire chiffon waistline, which was embellished with glittering jewels and rhinestones. The bodice of the gown featured asymmetrical pleating and a sweetheart neckline. The gown was completed by her mother’s reconstructed fingertip illusion veil edged with tiny pearls and white lace flowers. The bride wore earrings of pearls and rhinestones borrowed from her sister along with a gold and diamond bracelet that belonged to her late grandmother. The bride’s bouquet was an array of spring garden flowers consisting of white roses, succulents, lisianthus, baby’s breath, billy buttons, dusty miller, and minicoins. The bouquet featured a handkerchief with tatting made by the bride’s great-grandmother and a small photo of the bride’s late A62

grandmother, and a cameo pin given to the bride’s mother by the bride’s father on the day the bride was born. Attending the bride as matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Lara Elizabeth Manley. She wore a BCBG one-shoulder navy blue luxe satin dress. The dress had gathered, cascading draping details across the front bodice that fit into an A-line short skirt. John Lee Jerrolds of Savannah, Tenn., served as best man. Guests were ushered by Blakely Wayne Manley, brother-in-law of the bride, and Corey Gene Pitts, brother of the groom. Anna Shelton McCulloch served as program and guestbook attendant. The ceremony music was performed by Michael Thomas of Bonfire Orchestra. Susan Phillips of Susan’s Flowers in Baldwyn served as both wedding director and florist. Faith Riley Photography of Tupelo captured all of the wedding festivities. Captured by Trevor George of Nashville, Tenn., served as the videographer for the event. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the same location. Guests enjoyed a variety of the couple’s favorite Southern foods including shrimp and grits, chicken salad, and fried okra. The bride’s cake was a three-tiered classic strawberry cake. The groom’s cake was a classic poundcake with a variety of toppings. Hope Jones of Simply Sensational of Baldwyn created the cakes and food. The guests danced the night away to music provided by Bonfire Orchestra of Tupelo.

Amanda Spicer Hester John Camfield Thomas

Amanda Spicer Hester and John Camfield “Field” Thomas were united in marriage in front of close friends and family on September 21, 2013, at Bentley’s on the Bay in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell Hester of Tupelo. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hester and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell Spicer, all of Tupelo. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ruff Thomas of Tupelo. He is the grandson of the late Dr. and Mrs. P.K. Thomas, Jr. of Tupelo, and Natalie Richmond and the late Basil Richmond of Oxford. The bride, given in marriage by her father, designed her wedding gown to use the heirloom Alencon lace from her mother's wedding gown. Rebecca Paulk created the elegant fit and flare gown of silk chiffon floated over duchess satin. The bride’s fitted sweetheart bodice with a drop waist was fully appliqued with pearl embroidered heirloom Alencon lace while the back of the bodice featured a dramatic sweetheart cutout detailed by unique spaghetti strap closures covered with miniature Alencon lace medallions and seed pearls. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses in which she tucked her paternal grandmother’s pearl necklace and the wedding handkerchief first carried by her maternal great-great-great grandmother in 1882. Attending the bride as matrons of honor were Mary Stewart Rhea and Allie Lee. Natalie Ellis and Angelia Thomas served as A63

bridesmaids. The bridesmaids wore crinkle chiffon, slate blue, long dresses. Anne Bailey Thomas was the flower girl. Honorary attendants were Jenny Duncan of Memphis; Meg Gibbons of Jacksonville, Illinois; Lane McClellan and Hester Lowe of Tupelo. Mike Thomas served his son as best man. Groomsmen were Ruff Thomas, Bryan Ellis, Jon Paul Rhea, and Louis Lee. Mitchell Rhea was the ring bearer. Honorary groomsmen were Paul Mize, Barrett Lovorn, Owen Foster, Jess Wiygul, Adam Massey, all of Tupelo, and Joe Davis of Philadelphia, Pa. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Bentley’s on the Bay. The interior featured the bride’s table that included a four-tiered wedding cake with her paternal grandparents’ cake topper and her mother’s veil. The couple toasted their nuptials with antique champagne glasses that had belonged to the bride’s maternal great-grandparents. Outside, the tented deck, which overlooked the bay, was a perfect setting for dancing. On Thursday prior to the wedding, early arrivals were entertained at a Beach Barbecue and Bonfire at Watercolor hosted by close family friends. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Hurricane Oyster Bar in Grayton Beach, where guests enjoyed cocktails and mingling followed by a delicious dinner. The couple resides in Huntsville, Ala., where the groom is a financial advisor with The Jones Group at Merrill Lynch, and the bride is a registered nurse at Madison Hospital.

Julia Christine Holland James Bryson Winters

Julia Christine Holland of Nettleton and James Bryson Winters of Plantersville were united in marriage at 5 o’clock in the evening on March 23, 2013, at Plantersville Methodist Church. The Honorable Judge Sadie Holland officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Holland of Nettleton. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Miriam Gilmore and the late Ray Gilmore of Nettleton, Mrs. Sadie Holland of Plantersville, and Mr. J.C. Holland of Shannon. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Winters of Plantersville. He is the grandson of Mrs. Joyce Cummings and the late Ernie Cummings of Nettleton, Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan of Plantersville, and Mr. and Mrs. James Winters of Tupelo. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a beaded lace dress that was sewn onto Point d’Esprit over silky satin with a sweetheart neckline and beaded trim with a full A-line skirt and chapel-length train. The bride added an elegant diamond and pearl headpiece with matching earrings and a bracelet. Her bouquet was a mixture of soft pink, yellow, and ivory Gerbera daisies and roses, wrapped with lace from her moth-

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er's wedding gown. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Devin Flurry, best friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Ashley Pitts and Reagan Gilmore, all of Nettleton. The bridesmaids wore soft yellow, floor-length gowns, made of chiffon. Sophie Gilmore, also from Nettleton, served as flower girl. The groom’s father, Mike Winters, served as best man. Groomsmen were Justin Winters, brother of the groom, of Plantersville and Ryan Holland, brother of the bride, of Nettleton. Ushers were Brian Hendrix and Joseph Wiygul of Plantersville. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Tupelo Automobile Museum. Guests enjoyed Southern cuisine and a night of dancing. After the reception, the newlyweds departed by the waving of glowing sparklers and the cheers of family and friends. After a honeymoon in Edisto Beach, S.C., the couple make their home in Plantersville. The bride will complete her degree in secondary English education through the University of Mississippi in May 2014, and the groom is employed at Tombigbee Electric Power Association.

Morgan Elizabeth Malone Chad Eugene Carver

Morgan Elizabeth Malone and Chad Eugene Carver, both of Memphis, were united in marriage on April 20, 2013, at The Cadre in Memphis. The Rev. Greg Herndon officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Malone of Belden. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Harlow Sr. of Pontotoc, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Bill Malone Sr. of Tupelo. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Carver of Millington, Tenn. He is the grandson of Mrs. Dora Carver and the late Mr. J.E. Carver of Memphis, and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Merritt of Pontotoc. The bride wore an ivory, soft-beaded lace gown by Casablanca, with a deep sweetheart neckline and an organza and lace ruffle skirt and matching lace-covered buttons throughout the back of the entire bodice. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. She carried a handheld bouquet of roses and mini calla lilies with freesia designed by Boyd’s Flowers of Tupelo. The matron of honor was Kacy Collier Dixon of Hernando. The bridesmaids were Jade Allyn Buse of Tupelo, Tammy Roberts Ewing of Tupelo, Kristy Fowler Schipke of Tupelo, Jennifer Jobes Sims of Southaven and Courtney Stennett Tharp of A65

Southaven. The bridesmaids wore hot pink chiffon dresses featuring a ruched, one-shoulder bodice with a flowing A-line, floorlength skirt by Mori Lee. Robert Sloan of Memphis served as best man. Groomsmen were Dusty Carver of Millington, Tenn., Joel Crews of Memphis, Matt Gronostaj of Collierville, Tenn., Mike Gronostaj of Memphis, and Wes Lunsford of Memphis. The ushers were Will Buse of Tupelo, Scott Davis of Memphis, Trey Griffin of Houston, and Chris Ware of Montgomery, Ala. The wedding director was Mrs. Kinney McCarthy Ferris. A reception followed at The Cadre in Memphis. The meal was provided by Draper’s Catering of Memphis. Music was provided by Bullettown. On the eve of the wedding, a rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at the Majestic Grille in downtown Memphis. After a honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple resides in Memphis. The bride is a senior account executive with Robert Half Technology in Memphis. The groom is a client service director with Robert Half Management Resources in Memphis.

Krisha Marie Peden Jacob Isaac Evans

Photos by Alisha Gholston Comer Photography

Krisha Marie Peden and Jacob Isaac Evans were united in marriage on October 19, 2013, at four o’clock in the evening at the private lake and cabin of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thorn of Fulton. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Dr. Gary Oneal and the Rev. Bobby Ivey. The bride is the daughter of Kerry Lee and Creda Peden of Fulton. She is the granddaughter of Truman and Ann Peden of Golden, and Mrs. Eunice Stevens and the late Joe Stevens of Fulton. The groom is the son of Jeffery and Sandra Evans of Tremont. He is the grandson of the late John and Bettie Evans of Tremont, and Bob and Mary Killingsworth and the late Ann Killingsworth of Fulton. Upon arriving at the lake in a horse-drawn carriage, the bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a classic white Vneck, A-line bridal gown featuring a chapel-length train. The gown was accented with beaded Alencon lace. Krisha chose Converse bridal shoes with white organza lace-ups as her foot attire. She carried a lovely cascading bouquet featuring white and purple calla lilies. Attending the bride as her maid of honor was her sister, Shayla Peden. Bridesmaids were Kaity Parker, Lizabeth Cook and Kaitlyn Boyd. Junior bridesmaids were Emily Adams and Mallory Rikard. Lily Waddle and Amelia Turner served as flower girls. The attendants wore lapis purple dresses, silver Converse shoes and carried bouquets of colorful fall flowers.

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Serving his son as best man was Jeffery Evans. The groomsmen were Justin Evans, brother of the groom, Steven Peden, brother of the bride, and Caleb Ivey. Alex and Tucker Peden served as ring bearers. Christopher Wren served as bell ringer. The groom and his attendants chose gray tuxedos and black Chuck Taylor Converse shoes for their attire. The wedding was directed by Stephanie Wren. The beautiful flowers for the wedding were designed and created by John and Corlis Taylor. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted an onsite reception for the bride and groom by the lake. Keva Ivey served as the reception director. Guests were treated to a traditional Southern spread that included chicken and dumplings and pot roast, as well as a variety of finger foods. The bride's cake was a multi-tiered, white fondant cake decorated with flowers in the wedding colors and highlighted by a fountain. Being an avid Bulldog fan, the groom’s table featured an MSU chocolate ganache cake. A “Love is Sweet” s’mores pit, designed and built by the groom’s father, was also a reception highlight. On the eve before the wedding the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner for the wedding party and families. Guests enjoyed a barbecue meal catered by Bishop’s BBQ of Belden. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon trip to the Smoky Mountains, and are now at home in Columbus, Miss. The bride is a speech pathology student at MUW and the groom is completing his mechanical engineering degree at Mississippi State University and is employed with MTD Products in Verona.

Demetrius Treanna Penro Jimmie Lee Jr.

Demetrius Treanna Penro of Tupelo and Jimmie Lee Jr. of Indianola were united in marriage on Sept. 14, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Emmanuel Church Of God in Christ in Tupelo. Elder Larry Lewis officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Penro of Tupelo. She is the granddaughter of the late Elmer and Annie Ruth Young of Booneville, and the late Earl and Lula Penro of Tupelo. The groom is the son of Mr. Jimmie Lee Sr. of Hayti, Mo., and Mrs. Ruthie Lee of Indianola. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Nancy Lee, of Indianola. The bride wore a beautiful floor-length white gown from The Jasmine Couture Collection. It was strapless with a sweetheart neckline. The dress body was all ruching, which was complementary to her curvy body shape. The back featured a dropped back with tiny covered buttons, which extended into a mermaid tail and chapel-length train. The bottom of the dress was covered in hundreds of flowers with tiny pearls and rhinestones in the center. Her veil, a birdcage veil fascinator with a large rhinestone brooch on top and numerous tiny rhinestones on the face of the veil, was designed by her mother. Her hand piece, also designed by her mother, featured vibrant colors of yellow flowers, with a rhinestone in the center of each flower, and chandelier rhinestones as accent jewelry. The maid of honor was Jermica Penro, sister of the bride, from Tupelo. The matron of honor was Tasha Tucker-Williams of Clarksdale. Bridesmaids were LaTasha Gilleylen of Tupelo; Rosie Triplett of Booneville; Melody Sipp of Coldwater; Michelle Henry of Tupelo; and Chassidy Hadley of Amory. Kaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;leah Davis of Tupelo was the junior attendant. Flower girls were Layla White of Tupelo; Jamir Wilson of Baldwyn; Taylor Spight of Ripley; and Jada Morris of Tupelo. A67

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The bridesmaids all wore floor-length black dresses made out of chiffon fabric, each in a different style to fit their body shape. All the dresses were accented with a rhinestone brooch, either at the shoulder, waist, or hip. Best men were Corey Toole of Greenville and Michael Stewart of Greenwood. Groomsmen were Isiah Stewart of Greenwood, Michael Wilson of Indianola; Hoseiah Lee of Memphis, Tenn.; Isiah Hurd of Tupelo, and Larry Lewis Jr. of Lexington. Tyler Nellum of Dallas, Texas, served as the junior attendant. Reece Bell of Tupelo was the ring bearer, Raylin Bell of Tupelo was the Bible carrier. Ushers were David Young of Guntown and Phillip Young of Booneville. A reception was held at the BancorpSouth Conference Center in Tupelo. Following a honeymoon in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the Bahamas, and Orlanda, Fla., the couple reside in Indianola. The bride is a science teacher at Robert Merritt Middle School in Indianola. The groom is employed at Mississippi Valley State University, as the studio manager.

Amy Richey

Photos by Blake McCollum Union

Trey Trapp

Amy and Trey exchanged wedding vows at six o’clock on the picture-perfect evening of September 28, 2013, at Manning Gardens in Guntown, Miss. The twilight service of worship and celebration was officiated by the Rev. Will Rambo of The Orchard. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Richey of Mooreville. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Trapp Jr. of Corinth. The ceremony began with the couple’s contemporary musical selections played by violinist Svetlana Kaltchenko and guitarist Mitch Johnson of Fairhope, Ala. The wedding party walked down the aisle to Bob Dylan’s “Wagonwheel,” perfect for the idyllic, rustic setting. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a JLM couture design of ivory lace over champagne silk charmeuse. The modified Aline gown was accentuated by a halter neckline and a sweep train. Complementing her gown, the bride chose a vintage sash with ribbon rosettes embellished with pearls and crystals. To complete her look, Amy wore Badgley Mischka peep-toe wedding pumps. The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet featuring green hydrangea, pink peonies, bi-color lisianthus, and hanging amaranthus. The groom’s unusual boutonniere featured a golf tee and a hops blossom. Attending the bride were her bridesmaids Lauren Trapp Barnett, Danielle McGrath DelGrande, Claire Long Giachelli, Mary McWilliams Kimball, Rachael Sullivan Potts, and Emily Katherine Wikle. The bridesmaids chose their own dresses to reflect their personal style in neutral shades. Special friends, “sisters” of Delta Gamma Sorority at Mississippi State University, A68

served as the bride’s houseparty. Flower girls were Gracely Barnett, Wesley Kate Barnett, Ella Easterling, and Miranda Claire Richey. The bridegroom’s father served his son as best man. Groomsmen were Wesley Barnett III, Christ Elliott, Hank Leonard, Tre’ Richey, and Alan Trapp. The ringbearer was Sawyer Richey. As the wedding celebration began, guests enjoyed a delicious buffet of the couple’s favorite dishes, provided by Small Gatherings Catering. “I Do Brew” and “Marry Me Moonshine” were the signature wedding beverages. The bride and groom took to the spotlight with their first dance, “Tupelo Honey.” Legends of the Blues provided the music. Guests were invited to visit a photo booth during the evening to help create a one-of-kind keepsake album for the wedding couple. Blake McCollum Photography forever captured the moments of the day. Staci Bevill directed the wedding, making it all the couple had envisioned and more. The bride and groom honored guests with a tribute to the couple’s love for dogs. Adoption fees were paid for two endangered dogs at the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society. A wedding favor table offered sugar cookies for their wedding guests and dog biscuits for their guests’ canine friends. Pictures of the couple’s four dogs were lovingly displayed. On the wedding eve, the groom’s parents hosted a relaxed rehearsal dinner at Blue Canoe. After the dinner and toasts, family and friends enjoyed dancing to Tupelo’s own Wishbone. After a honeymoon to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Trey and Amy reside in Tupelo.

Caroline Reed Robertson Peter Benjamin Ward

Caroline Reed Robertson of Tupelo and Peter Benjamin Ward of Birmingham, Ala., were united in marriage on August 3, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Tupelo. They were married by Will Rambo. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Michael Robertson of Tupelo. She is the granddaughter of Joy Reed and the late Charles Reed from Jackson and of Mr. and Mrs. Raybon Robertson of Kosciusko. The groom is the son of Dr.and Mrs. John Ward of Birmingham, Ala. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Gill Harris of Columbus and the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ward of Birmingham, Ala. The bride wore a romantic lace Monique Lhuillier gown with a silk underlay. This vintage-inspired gown had cap sleeves and an open back. A cathedral-style veil with gorgeous embroidery accompanied her gown. A69

Sarah Vogelfanger of Memphis served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Callie Rush of Meridian; Mallory Roberts of Jackson, Merry Grace Coffin of Meridian; Jane Lloyd Brown of Baton Rouge, La.; Elizabeth Connor of Morgantown,W. Va.; Ellen Fouche of Yazoo City; Carol Stout of Memphis; and Mary Bailey Wickham of Columbus ,Ga. Thomas Ward served as the best man. Groomsmen were Cooper Smith of Birmingham, Ala.; Trey Oliver of Birmingham, Ala.; Ross Robertson of Tupelo; Bo Robertson of Tupelo; Russ Devore of Athens, Ga.; Luke Maddox of Jackson; Quinn Bolls of Jackson; and Reed Jacobs of Mount Pleasant, S.C. A reception was held at the Tupelo Country Club following the service. After a honeymoon to St. Lucia, the couple settled down in Baltimore, Md.

Haylee Brooke Stephens Shannon Sidney Smith

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Haylee Brooke Stephens and Shannon Sidney Smith were united in marriage on the evening of October 26, 2013, at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Windham, the bride’s grandparents, located in Baldwyn. The bride is the daughter of Susan Barker of Baldwyn, and Tony Stephens of Booneville. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Windham of Baldwyn, Loreda Harrison of Tupelo and Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Stephens of Mountain View, Ark. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs Freddie Smith of Pontotoc. He is the grandson of the late James Cawthon and Mrs. Margie Bailey of New Albany, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smith of Ecru. The ceremony was officiated by the Honorable Judge John Hatcher. Pianist Mr. Doug Holland, uncle of the bride, provided music for the ceremony. A special prayer was prepared for the bride and groom by the bride’s grandfather, Mr. Loyd Stephens. Escorted and given in marriage by her mother and father, the bride wore a sophisticated, ivory dress with beautiful details. The slim-line gown featured two separate layers made of charmeuse with a lace overlay. The sculpted neckline was accented with Swarovski crystals and the back was absolutely stunning with the keyhole cut out. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Harkey, family of the bride, of Baldwyn created Haylee’s floral arrangements. Her bouquet was beautiful, filled with sunflowers, roses and daisies. Attending the bride as maid of honor was her best friend, Kenzie Pennington of Baldwyn. Bridesmaids were Kayla Stone,

Kayla Harrison, Britney Lee, Chrisa Holley and Ashley Tyson. Bridesmaids wore a simple watermelon, one-shoulder chiffon dress. The bride, mother of the bride, and bridesmaids wore oneof-a-kind bracelets by Ronaldo. Madee Kate Dugger was the bride’s little Princess, while Addison Feather and Gabee Kate Lee were the Glitter girls. Serving as best man was Casey Smith of Pontotoc, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Casey Taylor, Kyle Verrell, Sammuel Frichter III, Cody Franks and Jarrod Duff. Groomsmen wore a khaki tux with a watermelon tie. Included in the wedding party as the Prince was Jesse Barker, brother of the bride and Joshua Luke Hendrix as the ring bearer. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Windham. Mrs. Hope Jones of Baldwyn catered the food for the reception and designed both the bride and groom cakes. Entertainment for the reception was DJ Nathan Ozbirn of Booneville. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in honor of the bride and groom at Serendipity in Baldwyn. Following their honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico, the couple resides in Baldwyn, where the bride owns Southern Charm Boutique, and the groom is a teacher and baseball coach.

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Roxie Doniphan Thomas Claude Feemster Clayton III

Roxie Doniphan Thomas of Tupelo and Claude Feemster Clayton III of Tupelo were united in marriage on Nov. 2, 2013, at the Thomas family home and adjoining barn. The Rev. Raigan Miskelly officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Judy Thomas of Tupelo, and the late Perry K. Thomas III. She is the granddaughter of the late Ruth S. Bornscheuer of Tupelo, the late William H. Bornscheuer of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and the late Dr. and Mrs. P. K. Thomas Jr. of Tupelo. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Crofton Sloan of Tupelo and Mr. and Mrs. Claude F. Clayton Jr. of Tupelo. He is the grandson of Jack R. Reed Sr. and the late Frances P. Reed of Tupelo, and the late Honorable and Mrs. Claude F. Clayton Sr. of Tupelo. The bride wore an Ivy and Aster silk organza gown with a shrug and sash, both embellished with pearls and sequins. The matron of honor was Mary Virginia Mark of Tupelo. The bridesmaids were Frances Camille Clayton of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.; Corrie Patricia Cockrell of Oxford; Mary Margaret Irons of Jackson; Mary Meadows Livingston of Birmingham, Ala.; Claire Sparks Reddick of Wilmington, N.C.; and Mary Brook Thomas of Starkville. The bridesmaids chose their own style of dresses in shades of gray. A71

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Claude Feemster Clayton Jr. served as best man. Groomsmen were John Barrett Lovorn of Tupelo; Brian Alan Baldwin of Catawba, N.C.; Matt Leon Colbert of Jackson; Tim Judge of Plano, Texas; Nathan Daniel Strange of Tupelo; and Perry King Thomas IV of Starkville. The ring bearers were Bennett Andrew Mark and William Ruff Thomas. A reception was held outdoors with dinner and dancing at and around the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s barn. After a honeymoon in St. Lucia in the West Indies, the couple resides in Tupelo. The bride is an instructor at the North MS Dance Centre and an adjunct faculty teaching dance at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. The groom is a manager/buyer for Reedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Tupelo and a nationally ranked jet ski racer.

Chelsea Claire Yarbrough Wesley Hardin Wildmon

Chelsea Claire Yarbrough and Wesley Hardin Wildmon were united in marriage on Oct. 12, 2013, at five o’clock in the afternoon at the Garden of Hope in Tupelo, Miss. The ceremony was officiated by Brother Will Rambo, Teaching Pastor at The Orchard. Nuptial music was provided by Cody Hickman and Melissa McAnally. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buck Yarbrough of Saltillo. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Yarbrough of Tupelo, Mrs. and Mrs. Jackie Lence of Ripley and Sue Freeman and the late Robert Eugene Freeman of Tupelo. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Wildmon of Saltillo. He is the grandson of the Rev. and Mrs. Don Wildmon of Tupelo, and Brenda Hardin and the late Jim Hardin of Tupelo. The bride, escorted by her father, carried a mix of ivory, light pink and coral hydrangeas, garden roses, and dusty miller. The bouquet was embellished with her mother’s bridal lace and grandmother’s ivory cameo and gold locket. All floral designs were created by DB Designs in Saltillo. The bride wore a formal gown of champagne Italian satin overlaid with ivory organza featuring alencon lace appliques embellished with seed pearls and sequins. The strapless sweetheart neckline was encrusted with crystal beading. The gown featured a chapel train of organza adorned with complementary appliqués. A veil of fingertip ivory silk illusion completed her ensemble. Attending the bride were Ashlie Orsborn, maid of honor, and Wriley Wildmon Davis, matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Natalie Holland, Jennifer Wiley, Addie Grissom, Betsey Bartlett, Kerstin Higgins, Raini Fountain Smith, Lauren Guy and Michelle Shepherd. Kasie James Jasper served as flower girl. The groom’s father, Tim Wildmon served as best man. Groomsmen were Walker Wildmon, Cole Davis, Houston Yarbrough, Reggie Patterson, Ryan Bright, Drew Mitchell, JJ Jasper, Tony Hall, and Bryson Kimbrough. Austin Davis, Mitch Smith, Taylor Banks, and Jacob Banks served as ushers. Tate Hall was the Bible and ring bearer. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Elvis Presley Event Center where guests enjoyed an array of heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Sweet Tea and Biscuits. The bride’s four-tiered cake was embellished with fresh roses, lace appliqué piping and the couple’s monogram. The groom’s A72

cake was embellished with Mississippi State emblems and chocolate covered strawberries, both from Creative Cakes. The Greg Michaels Band provided musical entertainment throughout the evening. On the eve of the wedding the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Lifeline Fellowship. After leaving in a classic ’65 red convertible Mustang amidst guests bearing sparklers, the couple honeymooned in St. Lucia. The couple resides in Tupelo where Chelsea works for Sanctuary Hospice as the Community Relations Representative/Volunteer Coordinator and Wesley works for American Family Association as the Director of Donor Relations.

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