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RECIPES
Whether you’re having an engagement party, a wedding shower or a bridal brunch, these recipes — a cocktail, appetizer and homemade candies — are sure to please.
CAMPERTINI
Bring some personality to your wedding with this vintage Airstream camper-turned-mobile-bar. Whatever type of experience you want to give your guests, this rental can do it.
NEWLYWED HOME
When two become one, how do they make a home that feels like a reflection of both? Newlyweds Sam and Emily Cobb are figuring it out in their cozy Ecru cottage.
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With Nashville on the rise as one of the most popular bachelorette party destinations in the country, we decided to check it out for ourselves. Our guide to celebrating in the Music City.
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BOHO VIBES
Free-flowing dresses, wild florals and rich textures come together to create this dreamy boho wedding day look. Get inspired with our styled bridal shoot.
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Find out who got married, who got engaged and all of the details about their special days in our wedding and engagement announcements.
LOCATION GIFTS
DIY CAKE TOPPERS
HOW HE ASKED
WEDDING TIMELINE
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ON THE COVER Laken and Ky Hogue on their wedding day in Pickwick, Tennessee. Photo by Anna Fly Photography
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am no rookie to wedding planning, bachelorette trips, showers and dancing my way through a reception. Though I’ve never been the bride, I’ve participated in many ceremonies and all that leads up to them (see Mud & Magnolias Creative Director Lauren’s announcement on page 94 for proof). And I can confirm the inevitability of some sort of drama or stress associated with the big day. Maybe it’s your mom demanding you invite the third cousin you’ve never met. Or a bridesmaid who doesn’t order her dress by the deadline. Since we know these things are bound to happen, the Mud & Magnolias staff wanted this issue to make the wedding planning process a bit easier. We’ve included a 12-month planning checklist on page 106, easy recipes for showers on page 15, thoughtful gift ideas on page 29 and a detailed itinerary for a bachelorette party in Nashville on page 46. As always, we rounded up some of our favorite trends for 2019 (pg.58), and our announcement section is filled with additional ideas for venues, florals and color schemes (pg.79). And whether you are the bride, groom, mother of the bride or part of the bridal party, I’ll leave you with the one thing I find myself repeating with every wedding I’m part of: At the end of it all, no matter who attended or if the flowers were perfect, there will be a beautiful marriage to celebrate. And that’s all that really matters.
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ASSOCIATE EDITORS Lauren Wood Emma Kent Leslie Criss
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RECIPES CITRUS CHAMPAGNE PUNCH
MINI PIMIENTO BLT BISCUITS
NUTELLA AND CARAMEL CHOCOLATES
Ingredients: 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice 1 cup orange juice 4 ounces simple syrup 2 750-ml bottles champagne or sparkling wine Grenadine
Ingredients: 2 cups unbleached self-rising flour 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup pimiento cheese 2 cups arugula leaves 20 cherry tomatoes 15-20 strips bacon, cooked
Ingredients: 8 ounces baking chocolate of your choice Candy melts (optional, for accent colors/ designs) Nutella Small jar caramel sauce Silicone candy mold
Directions: Combine grapefruit juice, orange juice and simple syrup in a pitcher and stir to combine. Pour into each glass, filling glasses about a third of the way up. Top each glass with champagne and a splash of grenadine to finish. Garnish with citrus slices.
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Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees with a rack in the upper third. Toss cheese together with the flour in a large mixing bowl. Add the cream and stir to combine. Using your hands, work the mixture into a cohesive dough. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Pat the dough flat (3/4-inch- to 1-inch thick; the thicker the disc, the taller the biscuits). Use a 1 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter (or the size of your choice) to cut rounds. Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops of the biscuits with cream or milk. Bake for 10 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Once cooled, slice each biscuit in half. Spread one half with pimiento cheese. Then, layer on bacon, arugula and slice of cherry tomato. Top with other half of biscuit. Use a toothpick to skewer together.
Directions: Heat a small pan filled with enough water to cover the bottom over low heat. Place about half of your chocolate in a glass bowl and place it on top of the pan so that the bowl rests on top of it. Heat the chocolate, stirring occasionally, until it is smooth and completely melted. Reduce heat or remove from heat to get the chocolate to reach a temperature of about 89 degrees. If you want to create a design on your chocolates, use this same method to heat candy melts or accent chocolate. Pipe the design directly into the mold and allow to set before filling with the chocolate that will create your candy’s shell. Pour the melted chocolate into the mold. Fill each of the squares (or whatever shape you’re using) to the top. Once filled, tip the mold upside down over the bowl you heated the chocolate in and tip out any excess. Once the excess has tipped out, use a sharp knife to scrape any excess chocolate from the top of the mold. Put the mold into the refrigerator or freezer for at least half an hour to set. To fill your chocolates, remove the mold from the fridge once it has set. Carefully spoon about a teaspoon of nutella or caramel into each square, filling them almost to the top. Set aside. Place more baking chocolate in the glass bowl you used to melt chocolate before. Repeat the same process, melting chocolate to be used to create the bases for your candies. Once melted, spoon chocolate carefully to top each square on your mold. The chocolate should come just above the mold. Use a knife to scrape any excess chocolate off of the mold. Return to fridge to set for at least half an hour. Remove from fridge and carefully remove chocolates from the mold. M
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Campertini Imagine a personalized bar at your wedding serving up whatever drinks, treats or favors you want to share with your guests. With their vintage Airstream Campertini, husband-and-wife duo Stephanie Rhea and Juan Carlos Barcia hope to make your vision a reality. by CRISTINA CARREON
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tephanie Rhea and Juan Carlos Barcia met on a mission trip to Ecuador 14 years ago, never knowing they would someday bring their unique wedding and event business and sunny California trends back to where it all started: Mississippi. Stephanie Rhea is from a small town near Starkville but has lived in Tupelo most of her life. The couple lived in Mississippi for ten years before deciding they needed a big change. Juan Carlos lived in Los Angeles before and wanted to return, so the couple moved to LA in 2016 before returning to Tupelo in October. The couple is now in business together creating unique wedding and event experiences for their clients, and Stephanie Rhea said the two thrive on mutual creative energy to make their business model work. To diversify their creative event ventures, they put their heads together to distinguish themselves in a trenddriven business. According to Business Insider, wedding trends for 2019 are all about saving costs while amping up creativity. That means smaller food-and-beverage stations to reduce food waste and a focus on the personal touches. “We saw lots of mobile bars incorporated into weddings on the West Coast, so this is no surprise. The Campertini is a festive structure, as opposed to a simple bar top, that will make a wedding stand out visually for the couple and their guests,” Stephanie said. The Barcias redecorate The Campertini for each client, adding unique designs to complement events. The camper is advertised as a “dry hire,” meaning the entertainment option does not automatically include food or alcohol. The couple does partner with other businesses who provide libations. “If you can put a word in front of ‘bar’ we can probably do it – cigar, cocktail, dessert, etc. I love the
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creative process of dreaming of something different and then making it happen for the client,” Stephanie said. The Oh Hippie Day Foto Bus, a 1972 Volkswagen, has served as a whimsical entertainment option for corporate events, weddings and grand opening celebrations. The Oh Hippie Day Foto Bus can hold up to four guests inside. Guests use a touchscreen to take the photos with or without the funny props like hats, wigs, glasses and large mustaches. The photo strips are printed in seconds, making the Foto Bus a fun way for guests to take something home from the event. “It’s a statement piece visually, and guests get to take home a little souvenir reminding them of the special day,” she said. Stephanie has been a photographer for 14 years and shot wedding photography in LA while her husband worked on media projects. In November, the couple came up with the Oh Hippie Day Foto Bus together. Stephanie said she has always loved vintage, collecting cameras, suitcases, furniture, rugs and other items for 25 years, which eventually led to an interest in vintage trailers. The couple’s obsession with vintage trailers began when they came across an Airstream-only campground in Santa Barbara, California. This led to following professional vintage Airstream renovators on Instagram and seeking out other vintage trailer campgrounds. “We started searching Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and even drove through the countryside looking for Airstreams that needed a little – or a lot – of love,” she said. Now, the couple owns and operates The Campertini mobile bar and the Oh Hippie Day Foto Bus for events, but also have three Airstream trailers and a 1950s Spartan Mansion they are saving for future creative projects. “We are going to see how the public
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“If you can put a word in front of ‘bar’ we can probably do it–cigar, cocktail, dessert, etc..” -stephanie rhea barcia
responds to The Campertini and Oh Hippie Day Foto Bus. The long-term goal is to have a mini Airstream Boutique Hotel, so we will see how it goes. When the first one is complete, it will look like a luxe hotel room and we will probably offer to rent it for glamping adventures or stay-cationers,” she added. Stephanie said there’s a lot of growth potential for bridal businesses in Mississippi, and she could see opening a brick-andmortar location locally sometime in the future. “I’d really like to see the wedding and event industry grow in our area because there are so many creative trends happening, but we have to let the public know what’s available. If we could find a space that could work for that, we would definitely consider it,” she said. But for the moment, the couple is keeping future plans open. Stephanie said 2019 will be about partnering with local creative makers and designers to create interesting environmental experiences for events in Northeast Mississippi. “We don’t know how long we will be here, but in the meantime, we are going to invest in the community as much as possible and try to bring new, innovative experiences for the public to enjoy,” she said. They have Instagram accounts for all of their services. To request more information, email Stephanie at stephanie@ stephanierhea.com. M
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Personal touches at weddings aren’t going anywhere in 2019, and including details that give a nod to a couple’s hometown is one of our favorite ways to make the big day feel special. We’ve rounded up a few ideas for gifts to give to the wedding party, guests and each other that include a touch of home.
For out-of-town guests
For the bridesmaids
These mini hand-painted wall hangings are like a little piece of Tupelo, and they’re the perfect way to thank your guests who have traveled a long way. TVA sign wall hangings by Ashley Buse from Farmhouse in Tupelo.
Weddings are often reunions of friends and family who are spread across states. Gift your girls a personalized mug that shows no matter the distance, your friendship is the real thing. Mugs from June Arbor Designs.
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For the groomsmen
For wedding guests
Keep track of all of your adventures with a personalized push-pin travel map. Gift one to your bride or groom and mark the places that are special to you. Push-pin map, similar maps available at RAW Furniture in Tupelo.
Met your groomsmen in college? Bonded with some of them over watching your favorite teams play? Give them a collegiate wallet or money clip that’s equal parts stylish and sentimental. Ole Miss wallet and Mississippi State money clip from Reed’s in Tupelo.
Delicious and personal, you can’t go wrong with custom sugar cookies showing off your favorite local landmark or your Mississippi state pride as favors for your wedding guests. Custom cookies by The Cookie Canvas.
Something Old, Something New Sam Cobb always wanted to live in this 1940s cottage on his family’s land in Ecru. When he married his wife, Emily, they decided to move in. Since then, the newlyweds have been busy updating the house and making it their first home together. by EMMA KENT
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he inside of Emily and Sam Cobb’s cottage-style home is light and airy, decorated mostly in grays and whites. The neutral palette is anything but stark, though, as the newlyweds have added personal touches that make their first home together cozy and inviting. Emily, a dental hygienist, and Sam, who works in construction, met at Ingomar High School. Emily graduated in 2013, and Sam graduated in 2014. The couple has lived in their current home since they were married in October. They also recently added a member to their young family, 15-week-old Great Dane puppy Willow. The house was built in the 1940s, and according to Emily, is one of the oldest homes in Ingomar. Sam’s parents bought the house in 1997 and lived there until about ten years ago. His parents still own the house, and it sits on roughly 250 acres of land in Ecru. His parents also have a house on the land, just a few minutes from Sam and Emily. Sam always wanted to live in the original house again one day, so when he and Emily got married, they decided to make it their home. The challenge for the couple has been making the house their own. Since last spring, Sam, Emily and Sam’s parents have been updating the home project by project. “It needed a little TLC,” Emily said. The biggest transformation the house has undergone was opening up the kitchen to the dining room and adding bar seating. The kitchen is now light, bright and open, with light gray-and-white speckled granite countertops and a big window over the sink that frames the magnolia tree next to the house. Sam and Emily have been helping out some with the work along the way.
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Opening pages: The Cobb’s living room; the kitchen and dining room; the living room; The Cobbs on their wedding day last October.
This page clockwise from top: The Cobb’s puppy Willow; the master bedroom; the kitchen.
“It’s been a little bit stressful helping to renovate the home and especially while we were planning the wedding, but it’s been good,” Emily said. Besides changes to the house itself, the couple has also brought their style into the house through furniture and decor, although Sam admits the decorating is more Emily’s thing. “I leave it to Emily — her and my mom, they’re the two experts,” he said. Framed wedding photos throughout the home make it feel personalized and remind Sam and Emily of their beautiful wedding day. The couple also saved the welcome sign from their wedding, and it’s now displayed in the back entryway. Emily stuck to a clean and simple color scheme when it came to decorating. Mixed in with all of the whites, creams and grays are shades of blue and plenty of farmhouse style. “My favorite show is Fixer Upper — I just love Chip and Joanna
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Gaines — so I’ve been really inspired by them,” she said. Emily’s favorite space in the house is the back room off of the kitchen, although she said she’s not quite finished with it yet. One of her favorite pieces of furniture, an antique bench, sits in the room ready to welcome guests to their home. “That’s one of those things we had a lot of fun choosing,” she said. “I really wanted it to be inviting when people come in.” The room is full of windows and includes a small sitting area, and offers views of the land that sprawls out behind the couple’s house. Emily also brought some sentimental pieces with her into the house. Her grandmother, who passed away in 2010, gave her a bedroom suite and some pieces of pottery and other items. That bedroom suite is now in the Cobbs’ guest bedroom, and the pottery is displayed throughout the house. “She was one of my favorite ladies, so I’m glad I hung on to those things,” Emily said.
Aside from some updates, the house maintains a lot of its original charm with crown molding, built-ins, lots of windows, a fireplace and a front door with a rounded top. Emily and Sam are also hoping to brick the living room fireplace, among other smaller projects inside. “We’re just doing it little by little,” she said. There are some projects planned for the home’s exterior, too. Behind the house is a small brick building. It used to be a game room and has slowly turned into storage, but Sam’s parents have plans to revamp it and put it to use as living space in the near future. In the spring, the exterior of the house will be painted, changing it from red brick to an off-white. “It’s going to make the outside totally different, so we’re excited about that,” Emily said. M
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DIY: Cake Toppers Why buy a cake topper when you can DIY a personalized one? We have three ideas for easily adding a personal touch to the cake on your wedding day or even at engagement parties and showers. For instructions on the cake topper above, check out this month’s video DIY cake toppers at mudandmag.com.
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Wire Initials Topper You’ll need: About 40” of aluminum wire of your choosing, pliers, tape, spray paint, skewers, hot glue gun and glue Directions: Using both your hands and the pliers, start bending the wire into the shape of your word. Use tape to hold the wire in place while you work. When you’re done, remove the tape and use the pliers to perfect and adjust the letters. Attach skewer to each end of your word on the back using hot glue. Spray paint the topper with your chosen color and let dry.
Instax Photo Topper You’ll need: Instax photo (or any photo print), popsicle sticks, mini clothespins, acrylic paint, hot glue gun and glue Directions: Paint popsicle stick and mini clothespins. Using hot glue, attach one flat side of the clothespin to one side of the popsicle stick. Be sure the opening of the clothespin is facing up. Once dry, clip Instax photo of your choice into the clothespin. M
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B lake McCollum and Joyce Li have been best friends since college at Mississippi State University
after sharing a locker while in the same painting class. The Tupelo couple now run a photography, design and letterpress business and celebrated their 30th birthdays together in September. On October 12, McCollum proposed in Mill Village in downtown Tupelo. McCollum photographed his friend, photographer Michael Foster preparing to take glass ambrotype photos of the couple with their dog Mandy. And when Foster was ready, McCollum surprised Li by dropping to one knee in the middle of a long exposure shot.
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Left page, clockwise from top left: Michael Foster’s camera; Li watches as the photo develops; Li poses for a photo with sister Alisha; Li and McCollum pose with photographer Michael Foster. This page: Foster prepares the chemicals and glass before taking the photo.
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Q: How did you come up with the idea for your proposal? BLAKE: The photographer Michael Foster is a friend of mine, and the
way we tried to keep it secret was to make it her idea. She is obsessed with our dog (Mandy) and I am too, so Michael group-texted us that he was going to be in Tupelo for a big job the next day and he asked if we would mind standing in for a photo. So instead of me saying “Let’s get our photo taken today,” red flag, red flag, it was kind of her idea for us to go take a picture with Mandy.
Q: What was it like preparing everything ahead of time while keeping Joyce in the dark until the last minute? BLAKE: There were a lot of moving parts with the photographer,
and her family being only a few blocks away. I actually had help from her sisters with getting her family there because they are from Philadelphia. Her sisters are in Oxford and my family is from Amory, so it was a lot of moving parts.
Q: What was the moment of the proposal like? Was there tension in the moment? BLAKE: Michael took a test shot with us and Mandy and Joyce went
into the trailer to watch him prep the glass while I got the ring. I’m nervous, sweating, heart beating and Michael lines us up for the next photo and says, “Another 3 second exposure.” I tell Joyce, “No matter what happens, trust me and do what I say.” I turn to her, take a knee, tell her, “I love you and DO NOT MOVE!” I can hear Michael in the background counting out loud and he finally gives us the go ahead to move once the exposure is over. JOYCE: He turned to me and told me not to move and then it happened. That was the actual moment too (caught on film) — it was so hard to stay still because all I wanted to do was squeeze him as soon as he dropped down on one knee.
Q: Did you have any idea that Blake would propose? JOYCE: I honestly had no idea. I didn’t suspect it until I saw him on one knee.
Q: Did you both discuss marriage before the big moment? JOYCE: We’ve always talked about getting married, we’ve just never
really been in a big hurry. We’ve been together for seven years, but I think our families have been more hurried about it. BLAKE: Especially with a traditional Chinese family, every time we go home, I know they are talking about it!
Q: Blake, did you talk to Joyce’s family first before the proposal? BLAKE: I did. I’m close with her sisters, who helped because
sometimes there is a bit of a language barrier even though her parents speak English. Her little sister and her big sister helped bring her parents to Oxford and I talked to them one-on-one a couple of weeks before, with help from her big sister. Her mom basically said it was about time!
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Q: Blake, from a recent blog post detailing how you planned the proposal, you wrote that you had the idea to do the proposal using this unique type of photography long ago. What is unique about ambrotype photography? BLAKE: Nobody really does it anymore. When I was talking about it to Michael, he said it’s a pain and that’s why no one does it anymore. The chemicals go bad really fast, the long exposure… JOYCE: It was really cool because he had all of his tools and equipment there in his trailer, so we could see the entire process. We saw him put the emulsion on the glass, and then he took the picture. Afterwards he washed it with some chemicals and the image would appear.
Q: Have you two ever posed for this particular type of photography before? JOYCE: We’ve done it twice. We’ve had one taken on Valentine’s Day and the other one in the rain one day.
Q: What is the wedding going to look like? BLAKE: We think it will be something small, and then we will have a small party with friends and family. We haven’t set a date yet.
Q: Will you have these same type of photos taken again later? BLAKE: We would love to get photos taken for the bridal portrait, but
it’s all going to depend on where it is. I told him (Michael) I was going to want something wedding-ish even if it is after the wedding, and he said we could do something not quite like a series, but something that just goes together with the proposal photos. JOYCE: Another thing I thought was really special about our proposal was that Blake brought his digital camera with him to photograph Michael’s process. I didn’t think anything of it because I know Blake is interested in the history of photography. At the end of the day, it was really nice to have both of those photos to look back on! M
This page from left: Li and McCollum pose for a photo with their families; Li shows off her ring. Opposite page: The photo starts to appear on the glass.
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2019 TOURS Holland Tulip Time Festival w/ Shipshewana Indiana Amish May 6 - 12, 2019 • 7 Days Trip #9255
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Opening page, clockwise from top left: Noelle Hotel; Cafe Roze; Draper James in 12South; Nudie’s Honky Tonk on Broadway. This page from left: Biscuit Love; Barista Parlor, Germantown Inn.
WHERE TO STAY If you’re looking to experience the Broadway scene, downtown is a good place to call home base for the weekend. The Noelle Hotel was built in 1930, and through its recent reinvention has maintained that art deco style with a mid-century modern twist. The downtown hotel features beautifully styled rooms, its own Barista Parlor coffee shop, a boutique in its lobby, restaurants and a rooftop bar. Its Printers Alley location puts you right in the heart of all the city has to offer. Another downtown hotel that blends modern style with Nashville history is the Union Station Hotel, which is in a 19th-century train station. Across town you’ll find another boutique option at the Germantown Inn. Opened in 2016, the Inn has that bed-and-breakfast feel while still being convenient to the city’s events and activities. The Inn features 10 rooms, each named after and inspired by a former U.S. President or prominent woman of history. Decorated in a mix of vintage and modern furniture and accessories, the Inn is a cozy place to wake up in the morning. WHERE TO BRUNCH Start with pre-brunch coffee at Barista Parlor, one of Nashville’s many
local coffee spots. The menu is limited but features a few select latte flavors along with all of the classic espresso drinks. Barista Parlor is all about high-quality coffee in a hip, industrial atmosphere. With five locations across the city, you should be able to find one close to where you’re staying. For a laid-back brunch option, head to Biscuit Love in The Gulch. Biscuit Love is Nashville’s hometown biscuit shop and has become wildly popular with visitors to the city. The menu features Southern favorites like a fried chicken biscuit (featuring Nashville-style hot chicken, if you can handle it) and biscuits with gravy, all starring, of course, made-from-scratch biscuits. If you’re headed there on a weekend, be prepared to wait in line. Biscuit Love has another location in the Hillsboro Village neighborhood as well. Over in East Nashville is the aptly named Cafe Roze (the restaurant is full of shades of pale pink, right down to the dishes and tables). Cafe Roze serves coffee, breakfast, lunch and cocktails all day. The menu includes breakfast essentials like granola bowls, smoothies and egg sandwiches. For lunch, a variety of sandwiches topped with fresh produce are served alongside soups and sides. Don’t leave without trying the cafe’s signature drink: the Roze Latte. In Germantown, Henrietta Red serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The Henrietta Red menu features a lot of seafood breakfast options along with sweet breakfast and breakfast cocktail menus. Return later in the day for the oyster bar, if that’s your thing.
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WHAT TO DO There’s no shortage of activities
to do in Nashville. For shopping, check out Marathon Village, an old auto factory turned museum and retail space. As you walk through the industrial space you’ll get glimpses of the building’s past, and there are local boutiques throughout to browse. Also located in Marathon Village are a number of local distilleries. Try Corsair Distillery for artisan whiskeys and spirits, the most popular being the Triple Smoke and Corsair’s gin. Tastings and tours are available, and there’s also a bar area where you can hang out and sip on a cocktail. And if wine is more your flavor, Marathon Village is also home to Grinder’s Switch Winery. Wine tastings and wine-and-cheese pairing tastings are available by reservation on weekends. For more shopping, 12 South is a walkable neighborhood featuring local boutiques and other retailers. Two of Nashville’s well-known brands, Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James and Imogene + Willie, have flagship stores in 12 South. Once you’re done shopping, refuel at NoBaked Cookie Dough, located in Germantown and West End, because who doesn’t love eating cookie dough with a spoon? Spend the afternoon at Pinewood Social, Nashville’s restaurant/bar/ bowling alley. It’s as cool as it sounds. Call ahead to reserve bowling lanes and tables in the dining room. Their in-house chef cooks up Americana fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and of course, brunch. For the beauty-guru bride, an appointment at Lemon Laine’s oil bar is a must. Groups learn about their skin, talk with in-store specialists and develop custom facial oil blends to meet their needs. Then, you get to take your creation home to get your skin glowing and ready for the big day.
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endless, but we’ll hit some highlights. It wouldn’t be a Nashville bachelorette party if you didn’t spend some time on Broadway. Like Bourbon Street in New Orleans and Beale Street in Memphis, Nashville’s Broadway is iconic. Spanning several blocks are neon signs, colorful bars and nods to the Music City’s rich country music history. You can’t go wrong with a stop at any of these bars, all of which constantly have country music bands on stage playing classic and current hits. A relatively new destination on Broadway is The Valentine, a self-proclaimed “high-end saloon.” The four-floor bar features live entertainment, a rooftop bar, and a professional private events team to help you plan your perfect evening. The Valentine also serves food, from small plates to burgers. For a more low-key setting, not far from downtown is The Patterson House, a speakeasy style bar serving up craft cocktails. It’s open until 3 a.m., so it also makes a nice place to wind down after a night on Broadway. There’s also Gertie’s Bar in The Gulch. Gertie’s, located inside the 404 Kitchen, has an extensive bourbon and whiskey menu as well as signature cocktails that feature them. The 404 Old Fashioned sounds like a winner: homemade brown butter, bourbon, roasted pecan syrup and bitters. Cheers!
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Top to bottom: Marathon Village; NoBaked Cookie Dough; bars along Broadway; Corsair Distillery; Honky Tonk Central on Broadway.
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Finally, you can’t have a bachelorette trip without plenty of photo ops. Luckily, there are murals all over Nashville perfect for taking photos and boomerangs. You’ll find country music icon Dolly Parton painted on the House of Blues Studio in Berry Hill and the floral “Kindness Is” mural in Germantown. One of the most recognizable murals, “I Believe in Nashville,” is in 12 South. Another version has also been painted in Marathon Village. Also in 12 South, the blueand-white striped exterior of Draper James makes a fun backdrop for group photos. Take individual shots at the “What Lifts You” mural, which features soaring wall-sized wings, in The Gulch. M
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Flower Girl and Ring Bearer Reed’s in Tupelo Isobella and Chloe dress, $52; Girls’ shoes by Livie & Luca, $62; Ralph Lauren pants and shirt, $45 each; Beaufort Bonnet Company bow tie, $28; Boys’ shoes by Shoes L’Amour, $48
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Bridesmaid Blacksheep Boutique in Tupelo Jumpsuit by Umgee, $42; shoes by Soda, $35; Earrings and necklace by What’s Hot, $13.95 each
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Koury Elizabeth Young + David Perry Mallett Koury Elizabeth Young of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and David Perry Mallett of Montgomery, Alabama, were united in marriage on December 15, 2018, in a ceremony surrounded by family and friends at Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Rev. Dr. Catherine Collier of Tuscaloosa performed the ceremony with full choir, organ, and trumpeter. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Kim Koury Young and the late Dr. Wade Anderson Young. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Sarah Bounds Young and the late Mr. James William Young, Junior, of Tupelo, Mississippi, and Ms. Linda Fortner Koury and the late Mr. Emile Joseph Koury, Senior of Gulfport, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Mr. Robert Jordan Mallett and Mrs. Amy Beasley Mallett of Montgomery, Alabama. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mallett, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Marion Beasley of Montgomery, Alabama. The bride wore a custom Anne Barge lace gown with matching cathedral-length lace veil. She carried a bouquet of peonies, lamb’s ear, David Austin garden roses, seeded eucalyptus and ranunculus. Hallie Young of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was the maid of honor.
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Bridesmaids were Laura Katherine Koury, Courtney Elizabeth Hill, Kelsey Elyse Holland, Shannon Noel Martin, Luci Rouse Strickland, Morgan Elizabeth Kelley, Margaret Welborn Lowery, Mallory Alyse Poarch and Paxton Elisabeth Kelley. They wore midnight navy gowns and carried bouquets of garden roses, anemones, astilbe, hypericum, scabiosa and various greens. Robert Jordan Mallett of Montgomery, Alabama, was best man. Groomsmen were Matthew Edward Mallett, Robert Jordan Mallett II, Warren Douglas Smith, Mitchell Lawrence Dawson, Jeremy Paul Blount, Gregory Debrock Cabot, John Thurman Moore, Matthew Philip Berube and Tyler Ross Lambert. A reception followed at NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where guests enjoyed action stations of shrimp and grits, carved prime rib and herb roasted turkey, gourmet macaroni and cheese, and a Tuscan Market display, and live music by Musical Fantasy. The couples resides in Huntsville, Alabama, where the bride works as a registered nurse in the Huntsville Hospital’s Pediatric ICU, and the groom works as an electrical engineer for Dynetics. Photos by Angela Blake Photography
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Alana Taylor Dotson + Christopher Ryan Fairley Alana Taylor Dotson, daughter of Ms. Cindy Dotson and Mr. Al Dotson of Winona, Mississippi, and Christopher Ryan Fairley, son of Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Fairley of Tupelo, Mississippi and Mr. & Mrs. Junior Warren of Houlka, Mississippi, were married in a beach ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on June 30, 2018 at Seascape Resort Miramar Beach, Florida. The sunset ceremony was officiated by Stoney Bilbo. Musical selections included “Canon in D,” the string version of “Unchained Melody,” “Remedy” by Adele and Bruno Mars’ “I Think I Wanna Marry You.” Photography was artistically provided by Sonya Revells Photography Studio and Videography by 30 A Professional Videographer, Robert Wagner. Escorted by her dad, Al Dotson, and given in marriage by her mother, Cindy, and dad, Alana wore a gown by Vatana Watters from BHLDN bridal collection which featured a lace bodice and flowing tulle skirt with a medium train. Her braided hair was adorned with fresh lavender roses. She wore a Kendra Scott necklace and earrings, gifts from the groom. Inside the bodice of her dress was sewn a button from her mother’s wedding gown and she carried a commemorative handkerchief, a gift from her mother. Alana’s bouquet held picture charms of departed loved ones and was composed of garden lavender roses, hydrangea, eucalyptus and peony provided by It’s a Perfect Day Floral. Matrons of honor were Jane Claire Biggers and Whitney Chrestman. Maids included Hallie Chisolm of Nashville and Heather Outlaw of Photos by Sonya Revells Photography Studio
Memphis. The bridal party wore lavender tulle skirts by Revelry and cream-colored tops with Kendra Scott abalone shell necklaces, gifts from Alana. Their bouquets were petite versions of the bride’s bouquet. Ava Nemesek charmed as flower girl with a custom made lavender and tulle dress with lace basket. Drew Dotson of Jacksonville, Florida, served as man of honor, while Morgan Weatherford, of Los Angeles, was Chris’ best man. Drew Barnett of Tupelo was also a groomsman. The groom’s attendants wore gray linen. Serving as ring bearer was Jackson Nemesek of Oxford, Mississippi. A cocktail reception was held following the ceremony at Seascape in the Oak Room at the conference center. The three-tiered strawberry bridal cake was decorated with lavender roses and elevated on an embossed silver base. The groom’s table was complete with Ole Miss swag. The groom’s chocolate-dipped strawberry-adorned cake featured red velvet inside with blue cream filling. After the wedding party was introduced the couple danced their first danced to “Wonderful Tonight” followed by the traditional father/ daughter and mother/son dances. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents honored the couple with a casual pizza and s’mores bonfire on the beach after the rehearsal. Following an extended stay at the beach Chris and Alana will resume life in Oxford with dogs, Moncrief and Abby, and Kitty, the cat.
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Meagan Lee Henry + William Jasper Robbins Meagan Lee Henry and William Jasper Robbins, both of Pontotoc, Mississippi, were united in marriage on April 21, 2018 in a ceremony surrounded by family and friends at First Baptist Church in Pontotoc. Dr. Ken Hester of Pontotoc performed the ceremony. Mignon Williamson, pianist of Tupelo, Mississippi, Mitzi Russell, organist, and Ryan Todd, trumpeter, both of Pontotoc, provided music; Matt Bell, Katrina Morton, both of Oxford, Mississippi, and Luke West of Tupelo, were vocalists. The bride is the daughter of Julie Henry and the late Brad Henry of Pontotoc. She is the granddaughter of Bill and Theresa Ard, and the late Victor and Estelle Henry, all of Pontotoc. The groom is the son of Jerry and Julie Robbins of Pontotoc. He is the grandson of the late J.E. (Bud) Treloar and Mae Treloar, and the late Winston (Book) Robbins and Faye Robbins, all of Pontotoc. Escorted by her grandfather, the bride wore a Dreams-style Elsa gown by Eddy K with a sweetheart neckline paired with beaded spaghetti straps and white lace overlay covering a nude layer of satin. The sheer back was adorned with draped beading and satin-covered buttons that disappeared into the fishtail chapel-length train. Her veil was reimagined with fabric from her mother’s veil. She carried a cascading bouquet of roses and lush greenery. The matron of honor was Felicia Pollard of Pontotoc. The maid of honor was Haley Ard of Houston, Mississippi. Bridesmaids were Grace Anne Boyd of Memphis, Tennessee; Katherine Fahling of DuPont, Washington; Maribeth Hillhouse of Madison, Mississippi; Lauren Hoeweler of Cummings, Georgia; Mary Claire Lyons of Brandon, Mississippi; Katelyn Mitchell of Jackson, Mississippi; Hart Robbins, Ivy
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Robbins, both of Pontotoc; Anna Simmons of Madison; Hannah Smith, Emily Windham, both of Pontotoc; and Meredith Wooley of Dallas, Texas. Their dress style and color were from a palette selected by the bride. They carried bouquets of coordinating roses. The flower girls were Madelyn Bell and Isabella Golden, both of Pontotoc. They wore matching dresses of white tulle and halos made of baby’s breath. The groom’s father Jerry Robbins of Pontotoc was best man. Groomsmen were Andrew Bell of Pontotoc; Matt Bell of Oxford; Matthew Guntharp, Aaron Ledbetter, both of Tupelo; Scott Matthews of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Travis Roaten of Tupelo; Jake Smithey of Jackson; Adam Tucker of Tupelo; Caryl Vogel of New Albany, Mississippi; Andrew Yeoman of Southaven, Mississippi; and Nathan Young of Pontotoc. The ring bearer was Jett Pollard of Pontotoc. A reception followed at The Jefferson in Oxford, where guest enjoyed farm tables beautifully laden with “her favorites” of chicken and waffles, mac and cheese, broccoli salad and sausage balls, and “his favorites” of brisket, homemade yeast rolls, Granny’s green beans, spicy crawfish dip and twice-baked potatoes. “Their favorites” were divided by a sumptuous array of fresh fruit, which was magnificently crowned with an arrangement of white hydrangeas, pink roses and lush greenery. There was dancing for guests of all ages to music provided by the Juke Joint Allstars of Memphis. The couple resides in Madison, where the bride is an internal medicinepediatric resident for The University of Mississippi Medical Center, and the groom is a corporate relations officer for Rensant Bank. Photos by B. Flint Photography
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Anna Katherine Letson + Nick Lansdell On May 12, 2018, Anna Katherine Letson, daughter of Randy and Karen Letson of Saltillo, Mississippi, and Nick Lansdell, son of Phil and Susan Lansdell of Saltillo, were married at Unity Baptist Church, where both the bride and the groom are members. The ceremony was officiated by their lifelong pastor, Brother Eddie Boutwell. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an elegant gown with lace bodice and a silk sheath skirt with a lace-trimmed train that flowed behind the gown. The bride’s bouquet was calla lilies surrounded by blue hydrangeas. Attending as maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Olivia Letson. Bridesmaids included Megan Lyons, Kelsey Russell, Laken Hogue, Bailey Wood, and Neely Coggins. Honorary bridesmaids included Millie White, Emma Kate White, Mary Grace Russell, Alyssa Farley, and Kaylee Farley. Junior bridesmaids were Kellum Austin and Sawyer Justice. The attendants wore a full-length satin dress in varying shades of blue. Kinleigh Letson and Kayton Letson served as flower girls Evan Lansdell, brother of the groom, was the best man. Groomsmen were Phil Lansdell, Cody Letson, Montana May, Chris Wagner, and Landon Goff. The ring bearer was Graham Austin.
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The floral arrangements were designed and created by Danny Brown of DB’s Floral Design in Saltillo. Tim, Tina and Wade Winters, family friends of the bride and the groom, provided the music during the ceremony. A reception, hosted by the parents of the bride, was held at the home of the bride’s parents. At the reception, guests enjoyed a few of the bride and groom’s favorite foods. Dining and dancing highlighted the evening with the new couple. The three-tier wedding cake was designed by the bride’s grandmother. The couple danced to “You” on a dance floor illuminated by hundreds of lights. Entertainment was provided by DJ Mac who kept the wedding guests on the dance floor all night. The couple exited the reception under an arch of sparklers and confetti in a 1953 GMC truck. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents honored the couple with a rehearsal dinner in the reception hall at the church catered by Ladye Kathryn Catering. After enjoying a honeymoon trip to St. Lucia, the couple is at home in Senatobia, Mississippi.
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Kari Collins + Austin Gentry Kari and Austin Gentry were married at A King’s Lodge on June 30, 2018. The wedding took place in the outdoor setting of Sevierville, Tennessee. As guest arrived down in the valley with a beautiful mountain backdrop, they were greeted with the sound of acoustic guitar and seated in front of the Aspen Arbor. The ceremony was conducted by Brother Marty Browning of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Immediately following, the reception was blessed with a beautiful rainbow as guest enjoyed an evening of dinner and dancing. What began as two young players on the soccer field at Pontotoc High School ended with a fun scrimmage along with fellow teammates and former coach, Marty Pettit. After everyone enjoyed s’mores around the campfire, sparks flew as they said goodnight to what was the adventure of a lifetime. Kari Collins Gentry is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Collins of Photos by Marty Pettit Photography
Pontotoc, Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Collins and the late Mr. Gene Landers, the late Ms. Martha Miller, and the late Mr. Terry Miller. Kari is a 2017 graduate of University for Women where she received her BS in Nursing. She is currently a Labor and Delivery Nurse at North Mississippi Medical Center Women’s Hospital in Tupelo, Mississippi. Austin Shae Gentry is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Gentry and Mrs. Emma Gentry of Pontotoc. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Gentry, the late Mr. Taylor Harrell, and Mrs. Virginia Harrell. Austin is a 2017 graduate of Mississippi State University where he received his BS in Forestry. He is currently pursuing his Master of Science and will graduate in 2019. The couple looks forward to a lifetime of adventures.
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Sarah Grace Farrar + Michael Jay-Colby Horton Sarah Grace Farrar and Michael Jay-Colby Horton were united in marriage on June 23, 2018, at The Arbors in Amory, Mississippi. The ceremony took place outside in the beautifully decorated courtyard. Dr. John Adams officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Doug and Bridgett Farrar of Baldwyn, Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of Eddie and Phyllis Scott of Baldwyn and Douglas and late Sarah Farrar of Mantachie, Mississippi. The groom of the son of Mike and Candy Horton of Saltillo, Mississippi. He is the grandson of the late JC and Doris Guntharp and Wanda Horton McDonald and the late Doyle Horton. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a beautiful white gown featuring a sweetheart neckline, a fitted bodice with accents of beads, pearls and crystals. The bride wore a waltz-length veil trimmed in crystals. The bride also wore a garter that was crocheted by her great-great-grandmother. This garter was also worn by her mother in her wedding. The bride’s sister, Layken Farrar, of Atlanta served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included, Terra Belle Reynolds of Baldwyn; Jordan Swindle of Mantachie; Laken Franks, Abby Funderburk, and Madison Nichols, all of Mantachie. The attendants wore beautiful black chiffon floor length gowns. They carried bouquets of white roses. Landri Faith Boren served as
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flower girl. Jade Miller and Summer Dill served as guest book attendants. Mike Horton, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Braden Reynolds of Tupelo, Mississippi; Troy Duncan of Tupelo; Scott Horton, brother of the groom, of Burnsville, Mississippi; and Lester Deaton of Mooreville, Mississippi. Ushers included Mason Roberts and Collin Roberts of Mantachie. Following the ceremony, the wedding party and guests enjoyed a beautiful reception where they gathered to fellowship, eat and dance the night away with the bride and groom. Music was provided by DJ – Mike Scott. The bride’s four-tiered cake was prepared by Terri Turner. The groom’s table featured his love of fishing and a two-tiered chocolate cake. The meal was catered by Pam Sullivan and Lisa Howell. Memories of this beautiful day were captured by Kathryn Leigh Photography. The event’s videographer was Scott Sky Millett. The bride’s bouquet and flower arrangements were created by Amory Flower Shop. Terri-Lynn Herring directed the entire event. Following the wedding, the couple enjoyed a beautiful honeymoon in Jamaica at The Riu in Ocho Rios. The bride is currently a student at ICC seeking a degree in business. The groom is a student at the University of Mississippi, also pursuing a degree in business. Photos by Kathryn Leigh Photography
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Laken DeAnne Bryson + Ky Austin Hogue Laken DeAnne Bryson and Ky Austin Hogue were united in marriage on the evening of May 26, 2018, in Pickwick, Tennessee. The ceremony was performed by the groom’s grandfather, Rev. Kenneth Corley. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Suzie Bryson of New Albany, Mississippi, and Jeremiah and Wendy Crawford of Baldwyn, Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of James Robert and Annette Bryson of Baldwyn and Bobby and Judy Harden of Saltillo, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Brian and Amy Hogue of Baldwyn and the grandson of Bill and Sue Hogue of Baldwyn and Kenneth and Glenda Corley of Pontotoc, Mississippi. The bride wore a formal gown of diamond white Gala satin. The fitted bodice featured narrow straps, illusion plunging sweetheart neckline, and an open illusion back. Swarovski crystals accented the waist and back. The ball gown skirt was softly pleated and cascaded into a chapel train. Carley Bryson Rhudy attended as matron of honor, and as maid of honor was Katelyn Bailey Wood. Bridesmaids included Lindsey Noel Bryson, Presley Noelle Pulse, Haley Lynn Sewell, Anna Katherine Lansdell, and Corley Elise Hogue. Junior bridesmaids were Miah Lynn Crawford and Bellamy Reese Hogue. Kelsie Paige Dulaney, Claire Hamblin Goodson, and Kylie Paige Lindsey were honorary bridesmaids. The attendants wore a full-length, Grecian ivory chiffon dress and carried bouquets of peonies and hydrangeas.
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Brian Keith Hogue attended as best man. Groomsman were Bishop Chandler Davis, John Riley Criswell, Corbin Crenshaw Scott, John Cosby Repult Jr., Matthew Tyler Lindsey, and Reagan Bruce Richey. Dax Anderson Hogue, brother of groom, was the junior groomsman. Ushers included Kyle Dylan Carpenter and Zackary Koie Jackson. Kennedy Reese Crawford, Izzy Jayne Hogue, and Arleigh Kate Wood attended as flower girls. Walker Hunter Bryson was the ring bearer. The ceremony began with the worship song, “Holy Spirit.” Coty and Hannah Dunaway, guitarist and singer, softly played a selection of songs prior to and during the ceremony. Escorted by her father, the bride walked down the aisle to “Canon in D.” The couple happily marched back down the aisle to “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love).” Susan’s Flowers and Gifts created a stunning flower arrangement of Oriental lilies, roses, snap dragon, and curly willow to welcome the guests to the reception. The groom’s mother honored the couple with the arrangement. The couple danced to “Millionaire,” surrounded by their dearest family and friends. Fitting the couple’s love for the water, they were escorted from the reception under sparklers by boat. Anna Fly Photography captured the love of the bride and groom beautifully, alongside Trevor George as wedding videographer. After enjoying their honeymoon, the couple is residing at home in Baldwyn. Photos by Anna Fly Photography
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Natalie Paige Brockinton + Heath Storey Moffitt First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas, was the setting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 29 for the marriage of Natalie Paige Brockinton and Heath Storey Moffitt. Officiating were the Revs. J.N. Holmes and J. Nathan Holmes II with the Rev. Roy M. Duke of First Church Nashville. The bride is the daughter of Kim and S. Mark Brockinton of Little Rock and granddaughter of the Rev. Dwayne Earl and the late Patricia Annette Dycus of Mayflower and the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bruce Brockinton. The groom is the son of Beverly and Thomas Storey Moffitt of Ripley, Mississippi. His grandparents are JoAnn and the late Hady Daniel Moffitt, also of Ripley, and the late Helen and Henry Hemphill of Ackerman, Mississippi. Blossoming cherry trees created an arbor at the sanctuary entrance. The chancel was decorated with crystal candelabra with peonies and two cathedral arrangements of hydrangeas, cherry branches, roses, and peonies in shades of pink. Music was by vocalist Heather Headley, First Pentecostal Choir, and musicians Kurt Kanhai, Josh Welsh, Colton Duty, Travis Dykes and Austin Keith, and a string quartet with Nicole Neely, Alicia Enstrom, Cora Fox and Katelyn Kelly. The bride, given in marriage by her parents, wore a gown of silk organza and tulle embellished with flowers. The princess bodice had a V-neckline and sheer beaded sleeves. She carried an Edwardian clutch of pink peonies. Photos by Weddings by Christopher and Nancy
Serving as maid of honor was Amber Silva of North Little Rock. Bridesmaids were Brittany Brewer and Whitney Smith, both of Sherwood, Arkansas; Blakely Edmund of Little Rock, Arkansas; Josylin FreemanDavis of Memphis; and Kendall Sandifer of North Little Rock. They wore navy chiffon trumpet-style dresses with scoop necklines and carried gathered garden-style clutches of pink and white roses, seeded eucalyptus and ivy. Also assisting the bride were Amber Dycus of St. Louis, cousin of the bride; Ashley Peach of North Little Rock; and Hannah Thomas of Little Rock. Best man was Zachary Wilbanks of Ripley. Groomsmen were Brock Brockinton of Little Rock, brother of the bride; Casey Darr of Dallas, Kyle Floyd and Mark McClinton, both of New Albany, Mississippi, and Jase Wilbanks of Ripley. After the ceremony, a reception was held in the church rotunda. Niches around the rotunda were filled with columns of hydrangeas, peonies and roses. Tables were decorated with various arrangements of crystal candelabra, candles and wedding flowers. The bride graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in diagnostic medical sonography. She is a controller for SamSand LLC. The groom graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in applied science and is employed as a sales associate by Builders First Source Inc. in Lebanon, Tennessee. After a wedding trip to Baja, Mexico, the couple will live in Nashville.
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Kathryn Elizabeth Bishop + James Henry Nelson III Kathryn “Katie” Elizabeth Bishop, daughter of the Reverend Ricky and Sharon Bishop, and James “Jay” Henry Nelson III, son of Doctor Jamie and Holly Nelson, were united in marriage on October 13, 2018, at six o’ clock in the evening at First United Methodist Church in Baldwyn, Mississippi. The bride’s father, accompanied by the Reverend Ronnie Goodwin and the Reverend Jim Petermann, performed the ceremony. Katie is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John L. Franklin Sr., of Baldwyn and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bishop of Baldwyn. Jay is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Turner of Saltillo, Mississippi, and the late Doctor and Mrs. James Nelson, Sr., of Baldwyn. A graduate of Booneville High School, Katie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with certifications in secondary English and math from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Arkansas State University. Katie is an eighth-grade English teacher and dance coach at Guntown Middle School. Jay, a graduate of Saltillo High School, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, as well as a degree in surveying, from Mississippi State University. Jay is the owner and manager of Milton Farms. Attending as matron of honor was the bride’s sister Krista Greer. Bridesmaids included Dr. Anna Thornton, Lauren Lafferty, Kelli Williford, Holly Wilson, Kayla Allen, Skylar Mincey and Lauren Bishop. Dr. Jamie Nelson, father of the groom, served as the best man. Groomsmen were Casey Thornton, Carl Lafferty, Buddy Goodson, Bailey Davis, Brett Waters, Will Bishop and Grey Holland. Flower girls included the bride and groom’s nieces, Elizabeth Greer, Catherine Thornton and Emily
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Thornton. Ring bearers were their nephews, Nate Bishop, Will Lafferty, Drew Lafferty and Henry Lafferty. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an A-line dress with a cathedral train interwoven with lace and rhinestones. The bridal party wore floorlength, plum-colored dresses with silver rhinestone waistbands. The groom and his attendants wore dark gray tuxes with plum-colored vests and ties. Instrumentalists Beth Yarbrough and Pam Duncan performed a selection of hymns prior to the ceremony. The bride entered the church to the traditional “Bridal Chorus” followed by a congregational hymn “Be Thou My Vision.” Soloist Carla Hill sang “How Beautiful” while the couple received Holy Communion. Jay and Katie rode in a horse-drawn carriage, driven by Billy Tabler, to the reception held at Blue August on Main Street in Baldwyn. An array of beautiful flowers were arranged by Joseph and Melissa Hankins of Corner Gifts and Florist of Booneville, and delicious food was prepared by Hope’s Catering of Guntown. The couple enjoyed their first dance to the song “I Cross My Heart” and danced the rest of the night with guests to music played by Eric Nanney and 20 Mile. All ceremony and reception activities were documented by videographer Trevor George and photographed by Deanna Knight and her assistant Emily Finch. Wedding guests surrounded the newlyweds with sparklers and glow sticks as they exited the reception venue. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Hope’s in Guntown. After enjoying a weekend honeymoon trip to Memphis, the couple will take a cruise together to Alaska in June 2019. Photos by Deanna Knight, assistant Emily Finch
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Montanna Serita Holland + Gerald Jevon Spraggins Montanna Serita Holland of Tupelo, Mississippi and Gerald Jevon Spraggins of Una, Mississippi were united in marriage on October 6, 2018, in a ceremony surrounded by family and friends at Palmetto CME Church in Tupelo. The Rev. Leo Wright of Palmetto performed the ceremony. McKinzie Tyes of Memphis provided the music and Geno Jones & Focus were the soloists. The bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Carouthers of Tupelo and the late Mr. and Mrs. George Holland. The groom is the son of Mr. Dennis Spraggins and Mrs. Dorothy Henley of Una. He is the grandson of Mr. Jim Randle and the late Mrs. Ellen Randle of Una and the late Ms. Inez Spraggins and Mr. William Tallie. Escorted by her uncles, the bride wore a long sheer and lace dress with light rhinestones and a sheer back. She carried a bouquet of yellow and white roses and carnations. The matron of honor was Abigail Hunter Daniels. The maid of honor was Santanna Holland of Tupelo. Junior bridesmaid was Shunte Smith of Tupelo. Bridesmaids were Adriata Smith of Tupelo; Courtney Hadley of Tupelo; Lasaundra Mallard of Columbus, Mississipp; Shereka Henley of
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Una; Shadonna Woods and Shumonica Woods of Pontotoc, Mississippi; Memory Carouthers of Tupelo; Octavia Tumblin and Octavian Tumblin both of Una. The bridesmaids wore long, sheer yellow dresses with lace on the shoulder with a soft opening in the back, and carried white and yellow flowered bouquets. Best men were Prentice Spraggins of Una and Christopher Henely of West Point, Mississippi. Junior groomsman was Jayland Carouthers of Tupelo. Groomsmen were Charles Henley of Una; Dewayne Carouthers of Tupelo; Sammy Randle of Starkville, Mississippi, Travis Cooperwood of West Point; Shedrick Cooperwood of West Point; Sedrick Walker of Houston, Mississippi; Charles Hodges of Fairburn, Georgia; Wesley Christopher of Tupelo and Dequinten Spraggins of Starkville. A reception followed at the Charles E. Bouldin Center in Tupelo where guests enjoyed a sit-down dinner with the choice of baked or fried chicken or hamburger steak and 3 of 4 sides broccoli and rice casserole, corn, green beans or loaded cream potatoes, with tea or water to drink and cake for dessert. The couple resides in Tupelo. The bride works as a CNA as well as being a full time student and the groom works at CooperTire. Photos by Rufus Sanders
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Jessica Leigh Davidson + Luke Anderson Dowdy Jessica Leigh Davidson and Luke Anderson Dowdy were united in marriage at six o’clock in the evening of June 30, 2018, at the Paris-Yates Chapel on the campus of The University of Mississippi. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Chris Young, cousin of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Lee and Lee Ann Davidson of Amory. The groom is the son of Sam and Susan Hatfield and Jeff Dowdy all of Pontotoc. The bride was stunning in a simply elegant satin gown with cathedral length veil. She was escorted down the aisle by her father. Supporting the bride were Abby Cantrell, serving as maid of honor, and bridesmaids Emma Woolhouse, Kellen Steinke, Hannah Dowdy, Haley Coker and Whitney Taylor. Standing with the groom were Reid Kelly, serving as best man, and groomsmen Sam Dowdy, Bryce Davidson, Reid Coker, Presley Ferguson and Bradley Ferguson. The adorable flower girls stealing the show were Scarlet Todd and Kendall Steinke. The dashingly handsome ring bearers were Dashiell Todd and Conner Cobb. Music was provided by Joseph Garrison, organist, and Hannah Smith, soloist. Photos by Ben Woolhouse Photography
The beautiful flowers were crafted by the incomparable Zandra Walker of Water Valley. To incorporate the couple’s love of Ole Miss, Mrs. Walker used red roses and powder blue hydrangeas to capture the school’s colors. The wedding party recessed to the playing of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” A reception was held in the grand ballroom at The Inn at Ole Miss. A magnificent banquet was served by the talented Krisha Mims of Tupelo. The bride’s table held a tower of three varieties of cupcakes and a twotier cake created by Sweet T’s Bakery. The groom’s cake, also by Sweet T’s Bakery, reflected the groom’s love of sports- particularly basketball, football and golf. Music was provided by the awesome DJ Ron Cottom. Dancing ensued and a great time was had by all! Special thanks to videographer Front Porch Films of Pontotoc and photographer Ben Woolhouse for perfectly capturing the day. After a honeymoon to Seacrest, Florida, the couple resides in Sherman.
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Lauren Margaret Wood + Justin Daniel Whitmore Justin Daniel Whitmore of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, and Lauren Margaret Wood of Brighton, Michigan, were married on June 2, 2018 at 5 o’ clock in the evening at the All Saints wedding chapel in Howell, Michigan. Lauren’s parents walked her down the aisle, and the couple’s friend Jacob Kent performed the ceremony. Justin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck and Teresa Whitmore of Vestavia Hills, and the grandson of the late Mr. George Coleman Vining and Mrs. Norma Vining of Hueytown, Alabama, and Mr. Ralph Whitmore and the late Mrs. Virginia Whitmore of Hueytown. Lauren is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Jill Wood of Brighton, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. Gilbert Hankins and the late Mrs. Margaret Hankins of Livonia, Michigan and the late Mrs. Shirley Wood and Mr. Richard Wood, and wife Joyce Wood of North Ft. Myers, Florida. The bride wore her late grandmother’s wedding gown, a ballgown with lace and silk organza. Her veil was reimagined from her mother-in-law’s veil. Lauren’s sister Sarah Wood Houston of Howell attended as the matron of honor. The bride’s attendants also included Ellie Turner of Tupelo; Stephanie Coontz of Lansing, Michigan; John Hughes of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Kelsey Reynolds of Detroit.
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Justin’s best friend Matthew Ramsay of Birmingham, Alabama attended as the best man. The groom’s attendants also included his father Chuck Whitmore, Chris Kieffer of Tupelo and Rod Guajardo of Tupelo. Bradley Elliott and Hannah Elliott attended as flower girls. The bride’s mother Jill and aunt Colleen Keough created the flower arrangements and decorated the reception venue, Mt. Brighton Ski Resort in Brighton. The bride’s father Scott welcomed guests. The matron of honor Sarah Houston and groomsman Chris Kieffer gave speeches. Everyone enjoyed a sit-down dinner, and a late-night pizza snack. The couple celebrated with their friends and family, dancing, chatting and laughing, and exited with a sparkler exit. Katelyn Wollet Photography captured the love of the bride and groom. The couple now resides at their home in Tupelo. The bride earned her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and works at The Daily Journal in Tupelo, where she is the Mud & Magnolias magazine creative director. The groom earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Alabama and is currently employed at The University of Mississippi, where he is a communications specialist for the communications department. Photos by Katelyn Wollet Photography
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Bethany Ellise Lindsey + Ian Turner Reed Bethany Ellise Lindsey of Mantachie, Mississippi, and Ian Turner Reed of Mooreville, Mississippi, were united in marriage on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in an afternoon ceremony surrounded by family and friends at Southwind in Shannon, Mississippi. Dr. Tim Brown officiated the ceremony. The day was designed and coordinated by Tyler Camp. The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Lisa Lindsey of Mantachie. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McKinney of Dennis, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lindsey of Mantachie. The groom is the son of Greg and Darlene Reed of Mooreville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Neeley of Marietta, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reed of Verona, Mississippi. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless ivory satin and lace Allure gown from The Bride & Groom Bridal Boutique. The dress was paired with a custom pearl-embellished belt, lace-bordered cathedral veil, diamond earrings from the groom’s grandmother and a diamond ring from the bride’s paternal grandmother. Her hair was designed by Katrina Brackeen and makeup completed by the bride’s sister. She carried a bouquet designed by Tyler Camp that was filled with cream peonies, champagne garden roses, cream hydrangeas, amaranthus and seeded eucalyptus. The bouquet was wrapped with lace from the bride’s maternal grandmother’s wedding dress and embellished with a necklace belonging to the groom’s late grandmother.
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The bride’s sister, McKenna Lindsey, was the maid of honor. The matron of honor was Victoria Brown. Bridesmaids were Haley Bostick, McKenna Sanderson, Betsy Young, Shelby Dickerson, Courtney Walden and Brandi Sheffield. They wore maroon chiffon dresses and carried bouquets of pale pink peonies, champagne garden roses, Israeli ruscus and wrapped in ivory satin ribbon. Serving as the flower girl was Mollie Brooke Edwards of Mooreville. The groom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Stephen Reed, Bryan Reed, Brent Reed, Blake Edwards, Zach Barber, Gerald Neeley and Clinton Kingsley. Serving as the ring bearer was Greyson Reed of Mooreville. A reception followed where guests enjoyed an assortment of Southerninspired menu items catered by Sandra Lyons. Music for the evening was provided by the Blind Eye DJ. The bride’s cake was designed and made by Melissa Nichols. Other professionals involved in the event were: Alisha Comer Photography (second shooter: Candance Copeland), Busylad, InGrained Wood Designs, Square Gift Company, IntotheNew Videography, Swirlz and Address to Impress. The bride is a speech-language pathologist employed by Regional Rehabilitation Center in Tupelo. The groom is employed by the Tupelo Public School District, working in the maintenance department. Photos by Alisha Comer Photography
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Haley Alaine Peoples + Reid Allen Coker Haley Alaine Peoples and Reid Allen Coker were joined together in marriage at five thirty on the evening of May 5, 2018, at Twin Creeks in New Albany, Mississippi. The ceremony, performed in front of a beautiful lake setting, was administered by Trent Coker, uncle of the groom. The bride looked very radiant in her Allure Romance gown that featured a mermaid silhouette, with whispers of lace and tulle. The bride is the daughter of Barry and Lorie Peoples of Fulton. The groom is the son of Brett and Cindy Coker of Pontotoc. Groomsmen standing beside the lovely couple on their wedding day include Adam Coker, Luke Dowdy, Presley Ferguson, Taylor Garrett, and best man Taylor Moody. The bridesmaids were Jessica Dowdy, Morgan Parker, Katelyn Armstrong, Kelsie Plunkett, and matron of honor Abby Coker. Capturing the hearts of the crowd was precious little flower girl Presley Gentry. The breathtaking flowers and decor, from Sheila’s Flowers Photos by Kathryn Leigh Photography
and Gifts, was arranged by Misty Robinson and Kristy Franks. The couple recessed to a sea of ringing cowbells from the crowd and the playing of “We Go Together” from the movie “Grease.” The bride and groom then held their first dance at the reception to “From This Moment” by Shania Twain. The music was controlled by Cole Moorman. The couple broke away from tradition by sharing a table together, which included a naked cake for the bride from Melody Nethery, and strawberry cupcakes for the groom from Sugaree’s Bakery. Capturing the special day for all to remember was photographer Kathryn Enlow of Kathryn Leigh Photography and videographer Michaela Parker of Parker Media. The day also would not have been made possible without the assistance of wedding coordinator Tracey Coker. After an overseas honeymoon to the quiet island of St. Lucia, the couple resides in Sherman, Mississippi.
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Savannah Presley Sanders + Quentin O’Neal Collier Savannah Presley Sanders and Quentin O’Neal Collier of Baldwyn, Mississippi, were united in marriage at seven o’clock in the evening on August 25, 2018, in an outdoor ceremony surrounded by family and friends at Southwind in Shannon, Mississippi. The bride is the daughter of Greg and Amanda Sanders of Baldwyn. She is the granddaughter of Ron and Jan Helms and Neal and Ann Peach of Saltillo, Mississippi, and Junior and Vickie Sanders of Guntown, Mississippi. The groom is the son of the late Alexander Collier of Tupelo, Mississippi, and Shawn Billips of Baldwyn. He is the grandson of Cheyenne and Betty Billips of Baldwyn and Otis and Overia Collier of Tupelo. Bro. Brian Ozbirn of Rienzi officiated the double-ring ceremony in front of the cross that resides on the grounds of Southwind. The cross was decorated in a mix of pink and white flowers designed by DB’s Floral Designs of Saltillo. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory lace ball gown by Oleg Cassini featuring beaded appliques, cap sleeves, and a chapel train. The bride also wore a diamond and pearl head piece along with an ivory lace veil. The bride’s jewelry included rose gold halo stud earrings, a rose gold Ronaldo bracelet that belongs to her mother, a rose gold “Roll Tide” bracelet, a pearl bracelet that belongs to the bride’s cousin, and a rose gold necklace with the couple’s son’s name and birth information engraved on it. She carried a bouquet consisting of white hydrangeas, light pink roses, dusty miller, pink stock, and white roses wrapped in burlap, designed by DB’s Floral Designs of Saltillo. The maid of honor was Cheyenne Castles of Saltillo. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Rozell of Saltillo and Mary Torres of Tupelo. They each wore petal pink ankle-length dresses with cascading side ruffles and a sleeveless illusion neckline with back keyhole. The maid of honor and bridesmaid’s bouquets consisted of hydrangeas and dusty miller wrapped in ivory ribbon designed by DB’s Floral Designs of Saltillo. Serving as flower girls were the bride’s cousin Emma-Grace Pannell and the bride’s friend’s daughter Vanessa Lira. They each wore ivory banded lace anklelength dresses with soft and fluttery fringe. They each wore halos made of baby’s breath designed by DB’s Floral Designs of Saltillo. Each flower girl carried ivory baskets with petal pink ribbons and dropped light pink rose petals as they walked down the aisle. Sisters of the bride, Brianna and Shiloh Sanders of Baldwyn, family friend of the bride Kelsey Robbins of Saltillo, and cousins of the groom, Alaysha and Amil Billips of Baldwyn and Lydia Billips of Tupelo, served as honorary bridesmaids and attended the registry table. The best men were Greyson Collier and Adam Smith of Baldwyn. Groomsmen were Quinchaine Shinault of Baldwyn and Aaron Chamblee
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of Tupelo. Serving as ring bearers were the bride’s cousins Jayce Pannell and Hudson Higgins of Saltillo. They each carried ivory ring bearer pillows with petal pink ribbons. The groom wore a charcoal gray tux with an ivory shirt and charcoal gray vest and bow tie. The best man Greyson wore charcoal gray pants and an ivory shirt with charcoal gray suspenders and bow tie. The best man Adam, groomsmen, and ring bearers wore charcoal gray tux with ivory shirts and petal pink vest and bow tie. The groom wore a light pink rose boutonnière and the best man, groomsmen, and ring bearers wore white rose boutonnieres designed by DB’s Floral Designs of Saltillo. During the ceremony guests were seated to the instrumental version of each song: “A Thousand Years,” “A Million Reasons,” “If I Ain’t Got You,” “Paradise,” “All Of Me,” “Believer,” “Crazy In Love,” “Kiss The Rain.” Parents and grandparents were seated on pews with pew markers that consisted of greenery wrapped in pink bows while “Mama’s Song” was played. “Promise To Love Her” was played during the groom’s entrance. “I Was Made For Loving You” was played during the entrance of the wedding party. The bride entered to “I Get To Love You.” The couple dedicated a Remembrance Ceremony to each family member they’d lost over the years and played “One More Light” during the ceremony. The couple performed in a Unity Sand Ceremony after exchanging rings and during the ceremony “I Choose You” was played. At the end of the ceremony and the dismissal of the wedding party “Forever Starts Today” was played. DJ Max Victory of Oxford provided music. Following the ceremony, guests joined the couple for a reception, held on the grounds of Southwind. The couple’s cake was a three-tier marble cake wrapped in white and brown icing with white and brown roses down the center of the cake. The cake sat on top of a tree cake stand cut out by the bride’s grandfather. The food consisted of ham and turkey sandwiches made with Hawaiian rolls, chicken strips, fruit and vegetable trays, summer sausage, cubed cheese, crackers, cookies, cupcakes, Oreo balls, and an ice cream bar. The reception area was decorated with ivory tablecloths, tree centerpieces, battery lit candles, and Mason jars with light pink roses, dusty miller, and hydrangeas designed by DB’s Floral Designs of Saltillo. On the eve of the wedding, the bride’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Southwind in Shannon. Friends and family enjoyed a delicious Mexican meal prepared by Angelica Gomez of Tupelo. After a honeymoon with their son in Atlanta, the couple makes their home in Baldwyn.
Photos by Braden Wray and Robert Thornton
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Jaynee Margaret Pierce + Miles Nerren Jaynee Margaret Pierce and Miles Allen Nerren, both of Memphis, Tennessee, were united in marriage on March 17, 2018, in a ceremony surrounded by family and friends at Island Community Church in Memphis. Barrett Bowden of Memphis performed the ceremony. Brenton Moore and Robby Crafton of Memphis provided music. The bride is the daughter of Gene Pierce and Dina Pierce and the granddaughter of Jane Moon and the late Kelly Faulkner, and Jerri Pierce and the late Larry Pierce. The groom is the son of Sam Nerren and Kathy Nerren and the late Beth Nerren. He is the grandson of Sue Brown and the late Wayne Brown, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nerren. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a backless gown by Essence of
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Australia. The matron of honor was Jordan McLeod. The maids of honor were Shelby Pierce and Emily Pierce. Bridesmaids were Mary Paige Hyland, Laura Nerren, Allie Dale, Caitlin Hunter, and Jennifer Mccelland. Sam Nerren was best man. Groomsmen were Grant Nerren, Madison Francis, Randy Morrison, Steven Hyland, Tad Blaylock, Stephen Otey, Blake Cadden, Devin Hodo, Nathan McCartney, Andrew Marion, Wes Pate, and Micheal Little. A reception followed at 409 South Main in Memphis where guests enjoyed some of the couples favorite breakfast foods. The couples resides in Memphis where the bride works for Christ Community Health Services and the groom works for Bank of America.
Photos by Mary Kate Steele Photography
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Annina Rose Spencer + Jonathan Larry Nabors Annina Rose Spencer of Tupelo and Jonathan Larry Nabors of Ripley were married on August 18, 2018, surrounded by family and friends at the bride’s home, former residence of her maternal grandparents, in Chesterville. Rusty Roden, the bride’s uncle of Lafayette, Louisiana, performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jimmy and Monica Roden Spencer of Tupelo. She is the granddaughter of Elaine Spencer and the late Jack Spencer of Oxford and the late Cliff and Bobbie Roden of Tupelo. The groom is the son of Larry and Tonya Nabors and the late Nedra Nance Nabors of Ripley. He is the grandson of Nedra Kay Nance and the late Darrell Nance and the late Joe and Ruby Nabors, all of Ripley. The bride wore a beautiful satin ballgown from Kay’s Kreations, adorned with crystals and beading on the bodice. She carried a bouquet of pink roses accented with pink and blue hydrangeas and dusty miller. Incorporated into the bouquet was a heart-shaped diamond necklace belonging to her mother and a jeweled “hidden” Mickey, a surprise from her florist at Jody’s. The maid of honor was Rebekah Crider of Tupelo and the matron Photos by Blake McCollum Photography
of honor was Erin Morgan Grady of Saltillo. Bridesmaids were Grace Miller Scruggs of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, Hallie Roden of Lafayette, Louisiana, Jennifer Nabors Burchell of Booneville, and Loren Nabors of Ripley. Best man was the groom’s father, Larry Nabors. Groomsmen were Zack Nance of Ripley, Cody Burchell of Booneville, James Spencer of Tupelo, Benjamin Graddy of Ripley, and Joseph Graddy of Ripley. Instrumentalists included Martha Monroe, Nan Lawrence, Svetlana Kaltchenko, and James Spencer, the bride’s brother. The bride’s uncle, brother and mother provided vocals. A reception took place around the lake and pavilion following the ceremony. A delicious buffet was catered by Sandra Lyons, and cakes were from Creative Cakes. Photographer was Blake McCollum and videographer was Eric Ewing. After a honeymoon in Jamaica, the couple resides in Tupelo. They are both employed in the Emergency Department at North Mississippi Medical Center and will soon be starting a new adventure together working as travel nurses.
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Presley Elizabeth Pannell + Nolan Thomas Stevens Presley Elizabeth Pannell of Hickory Flat, Mississippi, and Nolan Thomas Stevens of Bartlett, Tennessee, were united in marriage on Saturday, December 15, 2018. The ceremony took place at Flat Rock Baptist Church in Hickory Flat and was officiated by Brother Michael Green. The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Karen Churchill of Hickory Flat. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ollice Massengill, Jr. of Hickory Flat. Hazel Churchill of Pinedale, Mississippi, Ms. Liz Rutledge of Pinedale, and the late William Clay Pannell of New Albany, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Al and Kim Stevens of Bartlett. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cobb, Mr. and Mrs. Al Stevens, and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Faulk, all of Memphis. Given in marriage by her grandfather, the bride wore a beautiful Calla Blanche gown of ivory with a sleeveless bodice, V-neckline, low V-back, and a long train. It had an ornate pattern of beaded lace and geometric beadwork. She carried a bouquet of pale pink and white garden roses, burgundy calla lilies and gerbera daisies, hypericum berries and seeded eucalyptus. The matron of honor was Morgan O’Brien of Memphis, sister of the groom. The maid of honor was Olivia Paige Pannell of Hickory Flat, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Taylor Campbell of Hickory Flat; Kylie Massengill of New Albany; Katelin Miller of Ripley, Mississippi; Tanner Petty of Medina, Tennessee; Abby Churchill of Tupelo, Mississippi; and
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Makenzie Roberts of Potts Camp, Mississippi. The Best Man was Al Stevens of Bartlett, father of the groom. Groomsmen were Drew O’Brien of Memphis; Connor Stevens of Bartlett; Aaron Campbell of Bartlett; Jacob Wright of Medina; Jamie Smith of Middleton, Tennessee; Josh Whitaker of Corinth, Mississippi; and Dustin Allen of Potts Camp. Flower Girl was Veronica Gray of New Albany. Ring Bearers were Zane Churchill, brother of the bride, of Hickory Flat, and Luke Massengill, cousin of the bride, of New Albany. A reception followed at The Red Barn in Ripley, where guests enjoyed delicious slow cooked pulled pork and fried chicken. Guests enjoyed music provided by DJ Bryan Williams. The wedding cake was created by Lisa Cook, and Jeannie Shinall made the groom’s cake and cupcakes. Flowers for the wedding were arranged by Between Friends Flowers and Gifts of Hickory Flat. Photographers were Beverly Baylis of Ripley and Olivia Paige Photography. The couple resides in Hickory Flat, Mississippi. The bride is currently employed as a speech therapist for the South Tippah School District, and the groom is currently a senior at Blue Mountain College and will graduate in May 2019. Photos by Olivia Paige Photography
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Rachel Kathleen Walden + Christopher Barrantes Rachel Kathleen Walden of Tupelo, Mississippi, and Christopher Barrantes of Jackson, Tennessee, were united in marriage on June 16, 2018, at six o’clock in the evening in a ceremony surrounded by family and friends. The ceremony took place at Gloster Street Church of Christ where the bride’s parents had also been married thirty years previously. Guests were greeted at the register by Carley Cole, Peyton Curtis, and Karli Wood. Vows were exchanged by the couple while standing under a wooden arch that was built by the bride’s father. The ceremony was officiated by Chad Ramsey of Tupelo. Gabrielle Smith served as soloist. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Walden of Tupelo. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Geraldine Cornwell and the late Karl Cornwell as well as Mrs. Mary Lou Walden and the late Fred Walden. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Barrantes of Coronado, Costa Rica. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an elegant, ivory gown with a sweetheart neckline and featuring a slightly off-the-shoulder lace overlay which continued down onto the skirt of the lace and tulle gown, extending into a full train. The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of hydrangeas, peonies, roses, stock and silver dollar eucalyptus. Maid of Honor for the wedding was Alaina Callens of Tupelo. Bridesmaids were Katherine Beavers of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Rebecca England of Smiths Grove, Kentucky; Brooke Quertermous of Augusta, Georgia; Tatyana Rutherford of Hatton, Alabama; Olivia Willingham of Florence, Alabama; and Mary Brooke Willis of Florence. Attendants wore floor-length, mist blue chiffon gowns featuring a criss-
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crossed, halter-style bodice and carried bouquets of pale blue and white hydrangeas, roses, peonies and eucalyptus. Isaac Barrantes, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Ben Beavers of Murfreesboro; Jeremy Cherry of Jackson; Bradford Durham of Nashville, Tennessee; Trevor Jones of Jackson; Jordan McCaskill of Jackson; and Brett Simpson of Nashville. Taylor Walden, brother of the bride, served as an usher. Following the ceremony, a reception for the bride and groom was held at the historic Goodlett Manor in downtown Tupelo. Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet of various foods all prepared by Sandra Lyon. The bride’s cake and Barcelona-themed groom’s cake were created by family friend, Melanie Williams. Seating on the front or rear lawns was available to guests where they also entertained themselves by playing chess, croquet, or cornhole on boards built by the bride’s father. The bride and groom left under a shower of sparklers in a vintage 1930s-era Chevrolet sedan belonging to a family friend. Following their honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple resides in Memphis, where the bride is a student at Southern College of Optometry and the groom is an account coordinator for Sullivan Branding. All flowers and décor for the wedding and reception were provided by Venues by Stephanie West. Photography and videography were beautifully captured by Faith Riley Photography and Katie Holder of Bergamot Films, respectively. Photos by Faith Riley Photography
Engagement Announcement
Abby Gail Clayton + Dr. Leland Dwight Husband Abby Gail Clayton and Dr. Leland Dwight Husband are delighted to announce their engagement. Ms. Clayton, a University of North Alabama graduate, is a personal banker at BancorpSouth. Dr. Husband, a University of Mississippi Medical School graduate, is a Radiology and Nuclear Radiology resident at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Abby is the daughter of Jesse and Sandy Rogers of Iuka, and the late Craig Clayton of Dorsey. Leland is the son of Harold and Bonnie Campbell of Tupelo, and Dwight and Jan Husband of Atlanta. The couple will wed this fall. Photos by Angel Gray Photography
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You’re engaged! After shedding some happy tears, you’ve called everyone you know and have taken tons of ring selfies. Now what? Whether you have three months or two years before the big day, wedding planning can be overwhelming unless you break it down month by month, task by task. Check out our wedding planning checklist to stay on track.
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Set the wedding budget Determine the approximate number of guests and start compiling a guest list and addresses Reserve wedding and reception venues Select and invite bridesmaids and groomsmen Interview and select wedding coordinator Interview and select photographer/videographer Select wedding rings and arrange for engraving
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Have your engagement party Discuss honeymoon plans Begin shopping for wedding dress Interview and select caterer Interview and select florist Have your engagement photos taken
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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 wedding attire Send out suit/tuxedo forms to all groomsmen Finalize dates for showers and parties
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Announce your engagement to friends and family Discuss the formality, size and location of the wedding/reception with both families Set wedding date and time Meet with clergy or judge to confirm date and time Research, if applicable, premarital counseling and sign up for appropriate classes Research locations for wedding and reception Start a Pinterest board to keep track of ideas
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Confirm delivery dates for all attire and schedule fittings Purchase guest books Schedule bridal portraits Contact Daily Journal for engagement and wedding announcement forms Make all appointments for makeup, hair, nails, a massage, etc. Finalize details of rehearsal dinner Purchase wedding weekend outfits, including clothes for rehearsal dinner, post-wedding brunch or honeymoon Make lodging arrangements for out-of-town guests Address invitations Mail invitations Submit engagement announcement to Daily Journal Select gifts for wedding party Purchase plenty of stamps, pens and thank-you cards Arrange transportation for bridal party to and from ceremony and reception sites Prepare maps and information for out-of-town guests
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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
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Apply for your marriage license Double check all arrangements Have final fittings for wedding attire Confirm duties with wedding day participants Give caterer final estimate of guests Pack for honeymoon Get hair colored and/or trimmed Pick up wedding gown and veil/accessories
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