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FINCH COLLECTIVE THE SIMMONS HOUSE WAGNOLIA BELLS WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ON THE COVER

Meet our cover stars and the winners of our 2022 bridal cover contest: Rachyl and Dylan McGonagill. Cover photo courtesy of Blake McCollum.

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Make the perfect treat for your Valentine.

On Saturdays, most Oxfordians kick back at the Grove. Pet expert Kathy Garrett kicks back with pups.

Water Valley resident Jerri Anne Davis reflects on restoration.

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ON VIDEO

Emily Robbins (née Finch) reflects on film.

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DRESSES

Cassandra and Matt brought a Second Line to Tupelo. .

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STYLED SHOOT

Meet Myriam Sanders and Michaela Lyle, two brides who remade their gowns.

Our annual styled shoot highlights expert vendors in a breathtaking Tupelo greenhouse.

columns

departments

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14 EDITOR'S NOTE

Confused on what to wear to a wedding? We can help.

A monthly hello to you from our team.

27 QUIZ Should you hire a wedding planner?

85 GLOSSARY Learn some wedding lingo.

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BOOK CLUB

Join the Mud & Mag book club.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lindsay Pace

ASSOCIATE EDITORS Ginna Parsons Adam Armour

FEATURED SALES CONSULTANTS Leigh Knox Teresa McDonald June Phillips John Turner

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Allie Allsup

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Ryan Coon Blake McCollum Faith Riley Photography Taylor Square Photography

With a little bit of knowhow, you can become your own printing press.

69 ANNOUNCMENTS Get to know a few 2021 brides.

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HELLO FROM THE EDITOR

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ear Reader,

To some, February feels like a forgotten month – a quick flash of pink confetti hearts between the busiest holiday of the year and the genesis of spring. For our team, February means the release of one of our favorite annual issues.

Our crew spends much of the editorial year dreaming up ways to serve the newly engaged in our community.

We’ve scouted cityscapes to plan bachelorette trips within, designed lavish cocktail menus and interviewed industry experts. Even still, every year, we find new people and places to adore.

What astounds me most is Mississippi’s long list of incredible folks, from two brides who thrifted and redesigned their gowns (page 35) to a couple who reclaimed a historic venue (page 53). Creativity and joy fill our state, and I’m so glad we call Mississippi home.

READING "Women on Food" by Charlotte Druckman.

@mudandmagnolias

Dear Reader, if anything, I hope you’re left inspired.

See you next month.

@mudandmagnolias

Warmly, Lindsay Pace

@mudandmag

LISTENING "Redemption" by Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats.

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WATCHING Stanley Kubrick films. I just discovered his work!

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Our team would love to know how we can improve in 2022. What are some things you’d like to see more of? How can we better represent our community? Share your thoughts with me at editor@mudandmag.com.

Our easy pain au chocolat (page 17).

NOTES & CORRECTIONS ON OUR PREVIOUS EDITION:

Our January 2022 issue featured an incorrect headline on page 39. The headline should read, "From Cradle to Grave: Toni Hill on Mississippi Midwifery."

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treats for two

Uncomplicated, small-batch desserts are perfect for the baking leary, since they use several premade ingredients.

These would be perfect treats for company, or as a pretty sweet for your love.

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RECIPES

FOUR INGREDIENT PAIN AU CHOCOLAT

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RECIPES

CHEAT'S CRÈME BRÛLÉE

FOUR-INGREDIENT PAIN AU CHOCOLAT Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS 1 box (2 sheets) puff pastry dough 1 tablespoon melted butter 7 ounces German’s sweet baking chocolate, broken into squares 1 egg Flaky salt (optional) DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400° F. On a well-floured sur-

face, unfold both sheets of dough. Brush one sheet with melted butter and place the second sheet on top. Trim the edges so they’re even, and slice the dough 6 strips, roughly 2-inches wide.

To shape the pastries, place one square of baking chocolate at the short end of the dough.

Roll until the chocolate is covered, then repeat with a second square of chocolate. Roll the pastry closed.

Brush each pastry with egg and top with flaky salt.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.

CHEAT’S CRÈME BRÛLÉE Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS 1 3.4 oz. package butterscotch instant pudding 1 cup cold whole milk 1 cup cold heavy whipping creme 2 tablespoons white sugar DIRECTIONS

Combine the pudding mix, milk and heavy whipping cream in a large bowl. Stir until no clumps remain.

Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Spoon the custard into two 5-ounce ramekins.

Using a sifter, evenly coat the top of the custard with white sugar.

Place underneath a broiler. Check crème brûlée every thirty seconds, removing when the tops are browned. Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy.

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EASY LEMON TARTLETS

EASY LEMON TARTLETS Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS 1 sheet premade pie crust 1 3.4 oz. package lemon flavored instant pudding 1 cup cold milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 lemon DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a muffin 20

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tin or mini tart tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Combine the pudding mix, milk and heavy whipping cream in a large bowl. Stir until no clumps remain.

Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

In the meantime, fill each tin with pie dough, pressing it across the bottom and up the sides. Neaten the tarts by removing excess dough from the top

of the tin.

Blind-bake the crust for 10 minutes. Once you remove it from the oven, spoon lemon custard into each tart until it is three-quarters of the way full. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until custard sets.

Let cool for 10 minutes.

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What We're Reading

BOOKS

by LINDSAY PACE

Each month, we share what we love about the stories we’re reading.

Timothy Pakron's Mississippi Vegan

Bruce Feiler’s Life is in the Transitions

Mississippi expat Timothy Pakron joins a long line of southern chefs who create cuisine as rich as the state’s literature. His joyful tone contrasts against bold visual imagery that tells stories of native ingredients like pecans, sweet potatoes, collards and honeysuckle.

In his latest novel, social researcher Bruce Feiler explores common stories and themes that contextualize our lives (think: changing jobs, experiencing the death of a loved one). He shares scenes from dozens of interviews, which he conducted in all 50 states, to argue that transitions happen to everyone — and that our skills for dealing with them are where life and meaning are found.

Alice Walker’s Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart Walker’s first bilingual poetry collection explores the desires of marginalized individuals. Her work accounts for grief and oppression that is often overlooked, and suggests that the path toward a brighter future involves taking action against inequality. M M &M

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WHAT TO WEAR: wedding edition text and portrait by LINDSAY PACE

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BLACK-TIE A black-tie dress code is considered the most formal and leaves little room for interpretation. Weddings with this dress code typically occur around or after 6:00 p.m.

Tuxedos — not suits — are in order, along with gowns that touch the top of the shoe or floor.

Most couples include the event’s dress code on your invitation, but if not, be sure to check their wedding website for details. Knowing exactly what to wear to a wedding can be tricky, but that’s where our guide comes into play.

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BLACK-TIE OPTIONAL A black-tie optional dress code might sound confusing. Worse, it’s easy to worry about under- or overdressing. To determine your choice, consider the time of the wedding. If it’s in the evening, opt for a gown or tuxedo; if it’s in the early or late afternoon, a dark suit with loafers or a mid-length cocktail dress with heels are considered appropriate.

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COCKTAIL Since cocktail attire is more casual than black-tie, guests have more room to play with hemlines and patterns. Tuxes and floor-length dresses are not required. Rather, opt for longer skirts, formal jackets or an elegant jumpsuit.

Embellish your outfit with fine jewelry and upscale textures like satin.

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CASUAL A casual dress code doesn’t mean that anything goes, but it is certainly more relaxed than black-tie or cocktail attire. Short hemlines, playful necklines and trendy patterns are appropriate. However, steer clear of jeans, athletic wear or tennis shoes. M

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should you invest in a

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wedding planner?

Wedding planners can be a worthwhile (and often necessary!) investment. If your wedding is small or your budget tight, you may opt not to hire one. Some couples even prefer to plan the wedding themselves.

Take our quiz to find out what’s right for you.

by LINDSAY PACE

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DIY: VELLUM

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invitations text and photos by LINDSAY PACE

Whether you consider yourself crafty or not, you can make stunning invitations. The key is to layer different types of paper to create depth and visual interest.

We printed these invitations in two phases: First, a bold, floral design on thick, linen cardstock; Second, thin, printable vellum topped with invitation details. We used a pearl brad to secure the two for professional-grade invitations.

Materials: Microsoft Word, InDesign or Canva A floral pattern* An invitation design* Linen cardstock, 80lb.

Printable vellum paper A printer A paper cutter Pearl brads Directions: 1. Choose the size of your invitation. In

an editing software, create two templates that correspond to the size (one template for cardstock, one for vellum). Ensure you select crop marks in your printer’s dialog box, and print true-to-size.

2. Place a floral design onto the cardstock template. We recommend choosing a design that corresponds with your wedding colors. For an elegant

touch, use the design as a border.

3. Type your wedding details into your vellum template. For a polished invitation, pair serif fonts with calligraphic fonts. Print your invitation details onto vellum.

4. Using a paper cutter, trim the invitations at the crop marks. Layer the vellum on top of the cardstock. Pin together at the top with a pearl

*If you’re not a design wizard, no worries! Plenty of websites offer invitation templates, some only a few dollars a piece. We recommend browsing Etsy or Templett for inspiration. M

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"IT'S DOCUMENTARY. IT'S VOICE."

Opening page: Emily Finch Robbins in her studio. Previous page: A Finch Collective couple on their wedding day. This page, clockwise from top left: A portrait of Emily, courtesy of Peyton Neal Photography; a Finch collcetive bride posing on the steps of a chpael; a reception photo from a Finch Collective wedding; Robbins with her camera.

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upelo native Emily Robbins embodies dynamic. She speaks quickly, her energy and optimism unyielding. As a professional videographer, it is no wonder she understands forward motion.

She began Finch Collective, her professional wedding videography and photography business, by chance. She’s quick to tell you that her story does not involve growing up under the method of an artist-turned-parent. She didn’t toddle around with a disposable Kodak. But the 27 year old has had a long-standing interest in the craft.

Robbins began over a decade ago, studying under Saltillo photographer Deanna Knight. The gig was a way to earn cash, and though she had an interest in the craft, she didn’t yet have the drive to pursue it on her own. That is, until her mom called her.

“Do you want to video a wedding?” her mom asked.

“I don’t know,” Robbins replied.

Robbins filmed the video anyway. The 2018 event would become the first in a long line of work she has produced for couples across the southeast, and has given her an outlet to

cultivate creative confidence full-time. She’s learned to think horizontally instead of vertically, and how to construct narratives in cohesive ways.

What she loves most about her work is its ability to bring one’s senses forward. Whether it’s the sound of a bubbling fountain in the courtyard or a celebrant pronouncing a marriage, she believes the elements of video bring viewers back to a singular moment.

Robbins is aware that video can also preserve the essence of others. Former clients have expressed their gratitude for segments including loved ones who have passed away – that they can see them, hear them, perceive them again. Like a finger on a pulse, filmography renders up a life.

Once a year, Robbins and her husband, Kurt, make time to do the very same. They remember their promises, the lilt of their vows as they were spoken. This reminds her of the power of her work.

“Videography brings the wedding day back to life in a way that photo doesn't,” Robbins said. “It’s documentary. It's voice.” M

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hrift stores contain many things: regular, everyday clothes.

Unique finds. For Myriam Coker, that unique find was what many brides search for -- and spend hundreds of dollars on: a wedding dress.

“Thrifting is always so fun for me because it’s kind of like a treasure hunt,” Coker said. “You never know what you’ll find.”

In the spring of 2018, Coker and her sisters decided to go to City Thrift in search of whatever caught their eye. They didn’t know that Coker would be leaving with a one-of-a-kind dress.

“What’s so funny was that my boyfriend and I weren’t even engaged, nor were we thinking about getting married anytime soon when I found the dress,” Coker said. “Yet, when I saw it, I just loved it so much that it didn’t matter. I had to have it.

And so, I went ahead and got it.”

A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: myriam coker

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This spread: Myriam Coker found her wedding dress in a thirft store.

Nearly thirty hours of alterations were given to the dress.

Given the timing wasn’t right, Coker put the dress on the back burner, storing it in her closet for years. When her boyfriend, Brooks Coker, proposed two years later, Coker already knew where to turn. That didn’t mean everyone was on board with the plan.

“I think my friends and family just thought it was an impulse buy,” Coker said. “They didn’t put much stock into me using it as my wedding dress until I pulled it back out of the closet.”

While it took others a bit longer to see Coker’s vision, she was happy to be able to share this experience with her sisters.

Being the oldest of seven and the first to walk down the aisle, she worried about including everyone in her wedding planning process. Yet, as luck would have it, they were all there with her when she discovered the dress.s.

“This was the first wedding in the family and being able to share that with them – them being there with me at the thrift store, when I tried it on after alterations, and them also seeing it at the wedding – was really special,” Coker said. “I loved that they could go through the entire process with me.”

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When it came to alterations, Coker turned to her aunt Deborah, a skilled seamstress who’d done work on wedding dresses before. At ease, she knew if anyone could take on remaking an old gown, it would be her aunt.

After collaborating on the overall design, Deborah got to work, spending upwards of thirty hours in alterations. For the most part, Coker stuck to the original structure of the dress, keeping as much from it that she could -- though she did cut out the shoulder pads.

“My guess, from the shoulder pads alone, was that it was probably from the ‘80s and a dress that somebody’s loved one made for them,” Coker said. “It had no tags or labels on it which is kind of what drew me to it.”

The dress also had some intricate beading Coker made sure to keep. This made alterations a bit tricky: her aunt had to take the beads off in some places before cutting excess fabric, and later reattach the beads. It was a long process, but what was once a discarded dress is now a modern wedding gown “I wouldn’t change a thing about it,” Coker said. “That dress was everything I had hoped and dreamed for.” M

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LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER: michaela lyle

ichaela Lyle knew from a young age that she wanted to use her mother’s wedding dress. She’d always loved it.

Whenever Lyle would look at her mother’s wedding pictures, she’d listen to her mom talk about the dress and the feeling she had when she looked at it.

“She’s never said, ‘I wish I’d gone with a different dress’ or ‘Man, that dress really didn’t hold up to the test of time,’” Lyle said. “It was genuinely really beautiful in its own way.”

When Lyle got engaged in 2021, she was quick to ask her mother if she’d be willing to part with it, letting her wear or alter the dress for her own wedding.

“The joy on her face told me everything I needed to know,” Lyle said. “My mom wanted me to have a dress that I felt as in love with as she did her own.”

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Opening Page: Michaela and Chase Lyle on their wedding day.

This spread, clockwise from left: Michaela Lyle in her mother's gown, altered into a modern look; Michaela's mother, Lisa Cooper, on her wedding day, wearing the original version of the gown.

However, her mother didn’t account for the amount of damage it’d undergone after years living in storage.

“It’d been through both fire and water damage, and it was slightly yellowed,” Lyle said. “When we pulled it back out after so many years, I could see it slightly broke my mom’s heart because that dress was really special to her.”

Her mother stayed positive, though, offering up other solutions, such as incorporating a piece of lace into whatever dress Lyle would decide on, or making a handkerchief out of what good material was left.

First, though, Lyle would take the dress to the dry cleaners on the off chance it would make a difference.

“I don’t know what magic they pulled,” Lyle said. “But when it came back, it looked almost completely brand new.”

There were only a couple of pieces of lace that couldn’t get completely cleaned after the first round. Lyle took the dress home and, with her mom’s help, tried it on.

“It was a little big but super workable,” Lyle said. “The fact that the dress was even usable was incredible, but we were both laughing because it was so completely out of my style and the look I wanted.”

What Lyle wanted was something simple and classy; something that never went out of style. Her mother's dress was dated: a stereotypical, late ‘80s gown with puffy sleeves.

However, the more they looked at it, the more they thought about alterations.

Part of those alterations was adding in a unique touch to check that “something blue” box. Using damaged pieces of fabric, Lyle and her mother discussed the possibility of

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incorporating blue into the train of the dress.

Seamstress Frankie Crabb brought some blue lace up the train a bit to create a waterfall effect, mirroring the dress’s scalloped edges. When Lyle’s train flared, people could see a subtle touch of blue.

“It was just gorgeous and honestly my favorite part,” Lyle said. “I felt like that was my personality, just a classic flare.”

While not necessarily a traditional family heirloom, the dress is something that can continue to be passed down in the future.

“Now, I have a dress I can always look back on, just like my mothers,” Lyle said.

Her mother’s dress wasn’t the only dress used in her wedding weekend, either. Lyle’s grandmother asked Lyle if she’d like to incorporate her old wedding dress in some way too Once again, Lyle sent it to Crabb,who converted the dress into a skirt, which Lyle wore at her rehearsal dinner.

“Ultimately my whole wedding weekend was just very sentimental,” Lyle said. “I had both my mom and my grandmother with me. My something old, new, borrowed -and of course, the blue lace counts for my something blue.”

Lyle wouldn’t change anything about her experience, loving her dress and the journey it took to get to that final look.

“I know in my heart, after my husband and I have been married for fifty plus years, I’ll love it then, too,” Lyle said.

“It’s one of those things that I have absolutely no regrets on.” M

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by LINDSAY PACE photos by RYAN COON

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assandra and Matt Maharrey met in a laundromat parking lot. To be exact, it was a laundromat in Fulton, Mississippi, where their friends from Itawamba Community College gathered to play guitar. On the night the couple met, their friends mysteriously disappeared.

“We still don't know if they abandoned us on purpose,” Matt said.

The duo has come a long way since the 2013 encounter.

They traded laundromat lots for Alaskan glaciers (one of which Matt proposed on), and are known by his father as “the adventurers.” A love for architecture and history captivates them both.

For that reason, New Orleans had always seemed a fitting place for their vows. Not to mention, their first trip together was to the city. Upon their March 2021 engagement, though, they reconsidered the idea.

Protecting friends and family from pandemic travel was a priority.

They decided upon All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Tupelo, a space that fosters their newly-kindled faith.

The task, then, was to bring New Orleans to Mississippi.

The simplest way to accomplish that was through food and decor: they served shrimp poboys and red beans and rice; Mardis Gras beads were placed throughout the reception hall; French Quarter-style lamp posts served as centerpieces for each table.

The showstopper, though, would be a Second Line.

Opening page: Cassandra and Matt Maharrey on their wedding day. This page, clockwise from top left: Thin, pink ribbons hide a suprise charm buried within Cassandra's cake.

She invited women in attendance to pull the ribbons, releasing a small charm which determined their fortune. This practice, known as cake pulling, is widely associated with New Orleans; the couple decorated tabletops with lamposts, reminscent of ones found in the French Quarter; the couple decorated their parasols for their second line tradition.

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A Second Line is a New Orleans tradition with ties to West Africa. In any context, whether funerals or weddings, Second Lines are joyful celebrations of life. The First Line is composed of the parade leader or grand marshal, while the Second Line is composed of those parading behind.

Participants wave handkerchiefs and carry parasols – two accessories that distinguish this style of parade from others.

As a gift to the couple, Matt’s father rounded up a jazz band – a crew of young musicians from the area – to lead a First Line up and down Jefferson street, ending at the church’s reception hall.

“Most people thought, ‘What in the world? Why are we parading?’” Cassandra said. “But I love the tradition. It’s a celebration.”

When they returned to the parish hall, Cassandra asked for female volunteers.

Fifteen women circled around her cake and were asked to pull a small, pink ribbon from the bottom of it – another New Orleans style practice called cake pulling. At the end of the ribbon was a small charm, which they would exchange for a fortune from Cassandra.

The couple says they wouldn’t change a thing about their wedding day, apart from making it longer. A contrast from their quiet first encounter, their wedding was a call to lean into joie de vivre.

“I've never seen some of our older relatives laugh and smile so much in my life,” Cassandra said. M

This page, top to bottom: Guests wave handkerchiefs during the Second Line tradition; Matt and Cassandra carry parasols as they parade from their ceremony to their reception; a jazz band provides music during the parade.

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Wagnolia Bells

by GINNA PARSONS story photos by LINDSAY PACE

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Opening page: Henry Garrett. This page: Kathy and Henry Garrett pose for a portrait. Next page, top to bottom: Dozer the Bulldog, courtesy of Whitney Daniels Photography; A close-up of Henry; Moses the Corso Cane, courtesy of Mary Kate Steele Photography.

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hen Kathey Garrett’s daughter and son-in-law, Mary Sydney and Michael Reist, were planning their wedding, they knew they wanted their dog, Archie, to be part of their big day in every way.

What they didn’t count on was rain.

“At the event, A rchie went from groomsmen, to fathers to mothers – he was a wet mess," Garrett said. "The groom's father almost missed the mother-son dance at the reception because he was taking Archie away from the crowd."

That's when Garrett realized they really could have used someone to help guide and take care of the beloved pet during the May 2019 celebration.

“That’s where the concept started,” she said.

"I started doing some research. There were companies out there that took care of pets during weddings, but none in Mississippi."

Garrett had fostered pets before in her home, so getting re-certified in pet CPR was easy. Next she took some business and marketing classes at Ole Miss to freshen those skills.

And in August 2020, Wagnolia Bells was born.

The business is named for the Garretts' beagle, Magnolia Belle, who was 17 when she died a couple of years ago. Garrett's younger daughter, Shurden, suggested changing Magnolia to Wagnolia and dropping the e from Belle and adding an s, to echo the idea of wedding bells.

"I decided I didn't want to be a typical pet sitter," Garrett said. "I wanted to give brides peace of mind that their pets were taken care on their wedding day or wedding weekend.

Our focused mission is to give the bridal couple the knowledge that their pets are wellcared for and loved while they're celebrating."

Garrett, or one of her crew, chaperoned dogs at six weddings in the first year, then did another 20 in 2021. So far, she's got 16 weddings lined up for 2022.

"I need the bride, or groom, to contact me ASAP," Garrett said. "We're already turning people away. This has gotten bigger than I thought it would, but I knew there was a need because I lived it."

Garrett said the first thing she does when she meets with the bridal couple and their pet is determine the behavior of the dog, or dogs.

"How do they react in a crowd or around people?" Garrett said. "How do they react around kids, especially, and men? Are they jumpers? Are they barkers? Do they pull on a leash? Are they comfortable riding in a car?"

Sometimes, a bride doesn't know how involved she wants her pet to be in the wedding. Maybe it's just there for photos; maybe it's there to walk down the aisle.

Garrett helps with those decisions.

"I'm basically the event planner for the pet," Garrett said. "We pick the pet up, transport it safely to and from the venue, and coordinate with the event planner and photographer so I know when and where to be."

Garrett said if a dog is calm enough, it can walk down the aisle and stay with the couple during the ceremony, or be taken aside.

"Some dogs stand where guests enter and greet the guests, then we take the dog away to a quiet area and meet up for photos afterward," said. "And we're not just limited to dogs. We haven't had a cat yet, but I've been waiting for one. But the same rules apply – the pet has to be on a leash."

Another mission of Wagnolia Bells is to help other pets. Ten percent of each custom package is donated to an animal shelter or rescue of the couple's choice.

Garrett and her chaperones – she has six and is looking for 10 more – are all pet CPR certified. They have done weddings in Oxford, Hernando, Memphis, Jackson, Nashville, Birmingham – and places in between.

They've ha nd led sma l l dogs, l i ke Pomeranians, and big dogs, like Great Danes.

The ratio is usually one chaperone per pet, although a chaperone might handle two small pets at once.

"No one has been bitten yet, but another chaperone and I were pulled down into chairs once by a dog," Garrett said. "But it was a funny pull-down. We laugh about it now."

Garrett, who was a teacher for many years and also worked in retail, and her husband, Jim, moved from Charlottesville, Virginia, to Oxford in 2016 for his job.

This is now their home.

"I love what I do," Garrett said. "If you love what you do, you do it more and more. I get to spend time planning, and I get to work with pets. It's a dream come true." M

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The Simmons House

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or the past six years, Jerri Anne and Gil Davis have restored The Simmons House, a historic Greek Revival home in Water Valley, and the venue’s surrounding properties .

The goal? To support Water Valley’s growth.

The house, originally built by Dr. William Simmons in 1871, needed a great deal of care to bring it back to its former glory. This is part of the reason why it’s taken the Davises so long to finish its restoration.

During the first year of the repair, people would often stop to talk to those working. Past owners -- and even strangers -- would come with all sorts of stories about the house and those who used to live there. Because of this, the Davises wanted to create a space that Water Valley could be proud of: A place to bring people in, have rooms for them to gather, and enjoy good company.

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Opening page: The front entrance to The Simmons House. This spread, clockwise from top left: the ladies' parlor features a couch that is a family heirloom of Jerri's. It arrived to Water Valley by train nearly a century ago; Jerri Anne and her pup, who accompanies her throughout the day; the sun room; a silver tea set in the dining room; a tablescape in the dining room; vintage magazines serve as decoration.

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“It needed people in it, people to admire it and to love it,” Jeri Anne said. “For that reason, we wanted to preserve everything about it.”

Soon enough, they found a patient, committed team dedicated to working with them day in and day out.

“They were such team players with every detail on the project,” Jeri Anne said. “Without them, we never would have gotten as far as we have.”

In the past five years, the Davis’s main focus has been getting the house in the shape and condition they knew it was worthy of. It wasn’t until 2021 that they started to focus on the venue itself, officially opening in June.

“Work like this is never really complete,” Davis said. “But it’s really great to see a piece of our history here in Water Valley come back to life.”

This spread, clockwise from top left: A sitting area in an upstairs bedroom; lifelike busts add a Victorian element to Jerri's antique design; sunlight warms an upstairs bedroom; a cherry-colored vanity reflects a second floor suite.

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"There's a story in every room."

A multipurpose venue, The Simmons House offers a beautiful backdrop for weddings, family events, rehearsal dinners and get-togethers. Four properties split the venue: The Simmons House, The Lee House, The Williams House, and The Charlotte’s Guest House. These houses offer overnight lodgings, and between them, can comfortably accommodate twenty-five guests.

The Simmons House also has robust gardens surrounding the venue that took nearly two years to complete.

Restoring as much as they could within and outside of the house, the Davises updated this unique venue with crystal chandeliers, marbled bathrooms, glass showers and unlacquered brass knobs. The couple even kept some of the original furniture and woodwork.

“There’s a story in every room,” Jerri Ann said.

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This spread, clockwise from top left: A clawfoot tub features unlacquered brass, an intentional design choice. Jerri Anne wants the decor to age as the house does; The Simmons House is full of natural light. It's easy to find reflections of it throughout the home; decor fills a fireplace in an upstairs suite.

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Makenzie Reid Roberts Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, Love gives us a Fairytale….

Princess Makenzie Reid Roberts of Potts Camp, MS married her Prince Charming Jack Colton Hall of Pontotoc, MS, at half past 6 in the evening on the nineteenth of June in the year of our Lord twenty-twenty one.

A white, velvet lined horse drawn carriage, adorned with a base of mixed greenery including ferns with white gardenias, roses, and hydrangeas delivered the bride to the front entrance of the historic Montrose Mansion Arboretum in Holly Springs, MS. Escorted by her father, Mackenzie walked down the aisle to “When you wish upon a Star”.

A part of the National Register of Historic Places, Montrose was erected in 1858 and features a grand two-story portico with Corinthian columns, a lunette window in the pediment, a spiral staircase, marble mantle pieces, parquet flooring, and ornate ceiling medallions. Today, the house is maintained by the Holly Springs Garden Club.

The bride is the daughter of Jeff and Heather Roberts of Potts Camp, MS. She is the granddaughter of Thurman and Diane Clayton of Potts Camp, MS and Lance and Elaine Roberts of New Albany, MS. The groom is the son of Jeff and Jessi Griffin and Jason Hall of Pontotoc, MS. He is the grandson of Billy Finley and the late Kay Finley of Pontotoc, MS, and Larry and Beverly Hall of Pontotoc, MS, and Walter and Jeannette Cook of Pontotoc, MS. Mackenzie wore a gorgeous beaded lace gown embellished with nearly 4,000 beads and sequins that adorned the illusion plunge bodice and trimmed keyhole back detail from David’s Bridal in Tupelo, MS. Her hand-tied bridal bouquet consisted of silver dollar eucalyptus, pale pink roses and pink peonies tied in ivory ribbon and secured with pearl head pins.

The maid of honor was Miss Olivia Pannell of Hickory Flat, MS. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Presley Stevens of Hickory Flat, MS, Ms Keely Roberts of Potts Camp, MS, Miss Malory Grace Roberts of Potts Camp, MS, Miss Bella Foster of New Albany, MS. The brides-man was Mr Brady Payne. The flower girls were Eden Brynn and Mary Charlie Malone, both from Pontotoc, MS. Mr Stephen Portray of Ecru, MS was the best man. Groomsmen were Mr Daniel Ozbirn of Corinth, MS, Mr Clinton Fulgham of Cairo, MS, Mr Jake

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Hall of Pontotoc, MS, Mr Jason Hall of New Albany, MS. The grooms-maid was Miss Anslee Reaves from Olive Branch, MS. The ring bearer was Mr Drake Courtney from Potts Camp, MS. The officiant, Jacob Smith, a life-long friend of the bride, challenged the couple to live a Fairy Tale of trust and happinest with one another as he pronounced them husband and wife. The bride’s younger sister, Malory, along with Landry Bennett sang, “I see the Light” from the Disney movie, Tangled.

The reception was a buffet dinner catered by Clancey’s Café in Red Banks, MS. Dancing was enjoyed by all thanks to Clint Reid who provided DJ services and offered a few dance moves of his own on the dance floor. The bride and groom danced their first dance to Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” while fireworks erupted on each side of the dance floor. It was a magical night.

The elegant 5-tiered bride’s cake rested on a silver cake stand and was decorated with sugar roses. Each layer offered a different cake flavor alternating between vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, each iced with ivory vanilla buttercream. Handmade buttercream roses adorned the lower tiers leading up to diamond filigrees, topped with fresh roses. The cake was topped with a “Happily Ever After” topper. The bride’s cake was designed and prepared

by Jennifer Thompson. Disney Princess themed tables adorned the garden underneath a canopy of lights. The tables underneath the tent were decorated with lanterns and the tent was lit with two chandeliers providing just the perfect glow. The candelabra provided by Event Rentals in Pontotoc, MS represented the candlestick in Beauty and the Beast and has also appeared in Cinderella’s Castle.

Flowers for the wedding were arranged by Sandy Morris of New Albany, MS and a group of friends and family. Bridal portraits were taken prior to the ceremony by the Maid-of-Honor, Olivia and many guests enjoyed the photo booth during the reception also provided by Olivia Paige Photography.

Capturing the special day was Brook Dees Visual Storyteller and videographer, Lynn Productions. Carriage services were provided by Dustin Hatcher.

After honeymooning at Disney World, the couple resides in Oxford, MS. Both Makenzie Reid Roberts and Jack Colton Hall will graduate in May of 2022 from the University of Mississippi. Makenzie will graduate with a degree in Elementary Education and Jack will graduate with a degree in Philosophy.

Photos by Brooke Dees Visual Storyteller (left) and Olivia Page Photography (right)

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Eden Elizabeth Bowen

Eden Elizabeth Gayle Bowen and John Ross Montgomery were united in marriage on June 5, 2021.

The ceremony was held at the church where the bride and groom were raised and baptized. It is also the church where both of their parents said “I do.” The officiant was Dr. Ken Hester. First Baptist Church of Pontotoc holds a special place in the hearts of both families.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Louis Bowen. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lamar Huffstatler and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Larry Russell and the late David Louis Bowen.

The groom is the sn of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Alan Montgomery. He is the grandson of Mr. James Doyle Scott, the late Janice Marie Elliot Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Ross Montgomery.

The matron of honor was Chelsea Bowen and the maid of honor was Cailey Crawford. Bridesmaids were Brooke Roberts, Ivy Robbins, Elizabeth Kennedy, Sadie

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John Ross Montgomery

Wilson, Rosemary Neilson, Gracie Meeks, and Grace Anne White.

The groom’s best man was his father. Groomsmen were Eli Montgomery, groom’s brother, David and Benjamin Bowen, brothers of the bride, Land Teller, Kneeland Gammill, Troy Berry, Hays Dubberly, and Ryan Rodgers.

A reception followed the ceremony hosted by the bride’s parents at their home. The parents of the groom hosted the rehearsal dinner at the Inn at Ole Miss. Aunts of the bride, Gayle White and Jan Crawford hosted a bridal luncheon at the Ole Miss Tri Delta House the week before the wedding.

Following a honeymoon to the island of Antigua, the couple is at home in Pontotoc where the bride is the founder of Essentials with Eden and employed with her family’s business, Double B Farms. The groom is employed by Nail McKinney Professional Association.

Photos by Blake McCollum

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Katelyn Rachel Thompson Katelyn Rachel Thompson and Destin Skylar Bryant were united in marriage on August 27, 2021 in a ceremony surrounded by family and friends.

The ceremony was held outside at Hillcrest Baptist Church in front of the three wooden crosses behind the church as the sun was setting that evening.

The officiates were Bro. Marty Merritt and Jack Hickey.

A rehearsal dinner was provided at the home of Dr. Tim and Becky Thompson the night before hosted by Mark and Nickey Smithey, Tim and Becky Thompson, and Jason and Kelly Blackburn.

The bride is the daughter of Geryl and Rhonda Thompson of New Albany.

She is the granddaughter of Doris McCoy of New Albany, the late Rev. John and Charlotte Mansel of New Albany and the late James Thompson of Sherman.

The groom is the son of Brantley and Karen Bryant of New Albany. He is the grandson of the Diane and David Rapp of New Albany and the late Joe & Helen Bryant of New Albany.

"Gracie's Theme" by Paul Cardell was the bride's choice of song as her dad walked her down the aisle. She wore an A-line fit and flare ivory dress with a halter neck along with a cathedral veil, both from Kay's Kreations in Tupelo, MS. The groom and groomsmen were also dressed by Kay's Kreations.

The bride and groom requested Alli Hodges and Bro. Don Chandler to sing in their wedding. The two vocalists sand "I Choose You" and "The Prayer" during the ceremony. The newlyweds made their exit to "Top of the World"

by Imagine Dragons as they headed to the reception. Music and sound was provided by Jason Blackburn.

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Destin Skylar Bryant

The bride's sister in law, Lauren Thompson served as her Matron of Honor.

Grace Aldridge and Madison Bishop served as her maids of honor. Her bridesmaids were law Peyton Bryant, and Ivy Hickey and Mary Kate Hickey.

Her flower girl was her niece, Elizabeth Jane Thompson.

The groom's brother, Alex Bryant served as his Best Man. His groomsmen were Sam Hickey, Jack Hickey, Josh Thompson, Eli Jackson, and Ethan Hudson.

Bouquets, boutonnieres, and flower arrangements that included hydrangeas, roses, gerbera daisies, tutsan, alpine sea holly and were provided and arranged

by John and Annette Hickey, Bill French and Allie Vance Catt. Numerous friends from Hillcrest Baptist Church helped with decorating.

A reception followed just yards away where catering was provided by Jennifer Pannell and Teresa Raines. The wedding cake was provided by Mary Margarets Bakery in New Albany. Cheesecakes from City Hall Cheesecake in Oxford, MS were also served. The groom choose candies and cupcakes for his Hotty Toddy themed table. The couple shared their first dance together to "We Danced" by Bethel. The bride shared her dance with her father to "My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw, and the groom danced with his mother to "Forever Now" by Micheal Buble.

The special day was captured by the couples' sister in law Peyton Neal Photography and Gib Zafico Cinematography.

The couple now resides in New Albany, MS. Katelyn works as a radiologic technologist at NMMC Tupelo, and Destin is currently in PTA school at ICC. Photos by Peyton Neal Photography

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Rachyl Carol Hill

Dylan Duell McGonagill

Rachyl Carol Hill and Dylan Duell McGonagill were united in marriage on August 28, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at Kingfisher Lodge in Verona, Mississippi.

The bride is the daughter of Dawn Nash Hill of Amory, Mississippi.

She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Nash of Amory, Mississippi.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian McGonagill of Amory, Mississippi. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Harlow of Amory, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby McGonagill of Amory, MS. The bride wore a sheer white, mermaid beaded gown designed by Martina Liana. She purchased her dream dress from Maggie Louise Bridal in Collierville, Tennessee. The bridal bouquet consisted of eucalyptus, white roses, white hydrangeas, Jackson vine, and pampas grass. It was wrapped in a doily made by her late great grandmother Nash.

The bride’s brothers, Kyle Holloway and Ryan Hill, walked her down the aisle and gave her hand in marriage.

Attending the bride as the matron of honor was Abby Whitmon and maid of honor was Claire Carson. Bridesmaids were Caitlin Aldridge Herring and Bailey Boyd Lawrence. Junior bridesmaids were Nash Holloway and Belle Olmos, nieces of the bride, and Rivers Farrar, niece of the groom. Fraya Holloway, niece of the bride, was the flower girl.

Jared McGonagill, cousin of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen included Jess Whitaker, Landon Herring, and Auston Herring. Ring Bearer was Trace Farrar, nephew of the groom.

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by Kingfisher and consisted of greenery, white flowers, and pampas grass.

The private wedding consisted of 4 church pews filled with love from the bride and groom's close family, in front of a beautiful lake. The ceremony was performed by family friend, Leslie Grant, in front of a pampas grass and white flower embellished circle.

Following the ceremony, everyone enjoyed an assortment of food catered by Kingfisher Lodge. Bride and groom's cakes were both prepared

by Steve Stockton from Amory, MS. Bride's cake was a beautiful threetier lemon flavored cake with special touches of ruffles and pampas grass to flow with the theme of the wedding. The groom's cake was a two tiered chocolate cake embellished with the Mississippi State logo. DJ Ronnie Rainey provided entertainment outside with a black and white tiled dance floor. The stage was decorated with a beautiful balloon arch provided by Haven Hildenbrand from Tupelo, Mississippi and a personalized neon sign to represent the newlyweds last name- McGonagill. The happy couple departed in showers of dried flowers and a fireworks display.

Blake McCollum Photography of Tupelo, Mississippi captured the engagement photos, bridal portraits, wedding, and reception. The ceremony was directed by Maggie and Jessica from Kingfisher Lodge; violinist was Hannah Gunnells from Tupelo, Mississippi; hair by Lindsey Best from Amory, Mississippi; makeup by Katie Boland from Nettelton, Mississippi The couple honeymooned in Montego Bay, Jamaica. They now reside in Aberdeen, Mississippi with three sweet dogs!

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Kate Elizabeth Harvey Robert Andrew Moore Mr. Robert Andrew Hall and Mrs. Kate Elizabeth Harvey announced their wedding vows on the twenty-fourth of April, two thousand twenty-one, at six o’clock in the evening at First United Methodist Church in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Their service included hymns such as “Thanks Be to Thee” and “Be Thou My Vision.”

Kate was joined by matron of honor Megan Howell and maid of honor Alexandria Wallace, while best man Carl Horn stood beside Robert.

After the ceremony, the couple celebrated their reception at the Tupelo Country Club.

Photos by Faith Riley Photography

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Glossary

A COMPREHENSIVE GLOSSARY of wedding terms Unless you’ve watched a ton of “My Fair Wedding” with David Tutera, wedding-speak can be a little confusing. We broke down some of the most common terms you’ll hear again and again as you plan your big day.

by LINDSAY PACE APPLIQUE Appliques are decorative motifs needled onto wedding dresses or veils. Commonly, they’re made of lace and include embellishments such as faux pearls.

BUSTLE Bustling a dress refers to the process of hooking or tying fabric from the train to the back of the dress to keep it from dragging throughout the reception.

CANAPE An hors d’oeuvre, a canape is small piece of puff pastry or cracker topped with savory food. They are typically eaten in one bite and are often tray-served during cocktail hour.

CELEBRANT A celebrant is someone who performs a rite or ritual. During a wedding, a celebrant officiates the couple’s vows.

DAY-OF COORDINATOR A day-of coordinator ensures the wedding day is perfectly executed. They keep everyone from the bridal to vendors on schedule.

ESCORT CARD Less formal than place cards, which direct guests to a specific seat at the reception, escort cards direct guests to a table.

EXIT This term is largely used by photographers and videographers. It refers to how the couple is celebrated as they leave for their getaway vehicle. Often, guests light sparklers or throw lavender at the couple, who run between rows of friends and family.

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FONDANT Fondant is an edible icing used to sculpt cakes or pastries. Unlike buttercream, it can be smoothed completely.

GOBO LIGHTING A gobo is an object placed inside or in front of a light source. The object forces a shaped shadow onto the wall or dancefloor, typically shown at receptions.

The pattern is most often the couple’s last name or monogram.

HEAD TABLE A head table is designated for the bridal party to sit at during a formal meal or reception.

INVITATION SUITE An invitation suite refers to a couple’s entire collection of wedding stationery. Basic invitation suites include stamps, wax seals, envelopes, an invitation, and an RSVP card.

LETTERPRESS Letterpress is a printing technique that leaves paper goods with the impression of text, either raised or indented. It is typically more expensive than other printing methods, but is considered a luxury product.

PROCESSION The procession is the first part of the wedding ceremony. Immediate family members, bridal party members and the couple walk down the aisle. The processional refers to the music played during the procession.

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL A signature cocktail is a beverage chosen by the couple, served at the reception. Often, the cocktail is named after a hobby, pet or alma mater.

WEDDING BREAKFAST Not literally a morning meal, a wedding breakfast is the first meal served to the couple and their guests following the ceremony. This term is most often used in the United Kingdom.

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