MOBILE BAY BRIDE

PHOTO BY RAE LEYTHAM

 Bride Pasley Elizabeth Graham stuns on the day of her betrothal to Keith Jagoe Martin in December 2021. To see more of this wedding and all the weddings featured in this month’s Mobile Bay Bride, open your smartphone’s camera and hover over the QR code at the right. Tap the link that pops up to be taken directly to MB’s website, where you can browse photo galleries of all the stunning weddings!

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LA’TOYA SHARMANE BARNES & LENJAMIN CORY ANDERSON

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 CEREMONY & RECEPTION AT SOUTHERN OAKS, NEW ORLEANS

Romance filled the air at La’Toya and Lenjamin’s crème de la crème autumn New Orleans wedding that took place at an exquisite mansion under grand oaks. The bride arrived by stallion-pulled carriage, and she and her groom exchanged vows during a Christian ceremony, which included foot washing, a tradition symbolizing love and humility. An eclectic reception of diverse New Orleans cuisine followed, after which guests were treated to jazzy sounds and the revelry of a Second Line parade. Fireworks concluded the evening — the grand finale to a fairy-tale wedding.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Davis PARENTS OF THE GROOM Mr. and Mrs. Donald Anderson PHOTOGRAPHER Dwight Ladd WEDDING DRESS Morilee Bridal FLORIST Flowerama HAIR Pamela Webster MAKEUP Latara Williamson WEDDING CAKE The Royal Cakery, NOLA CATERER & BAND Southern Oaks Weddings INVITATIONS Etsy

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KATE FRANCES KELLY & ANDREW THOMAS CATÁ

MAY 29, 2021 CEREMONY AND RECEPTION AT SCOUT’S LANDING, HOME OF KIM AND CLARK KELLY

For musicians Kate and Andy, it was essential their wedding reflect their love of the arts and their values of spiritual expression and meaningful connections. The couple chose the perfect waterfront spot for their relaxed evening along Dog River — her parents’ home — at which they could create their own wedding traditions. After the ceremony, which included reading letters to each other, being serenaded by friends and receiving blessings from family, Kate and Andy celebrated with a Second Line, ate multiple slices of cake and took off on their first boat ride as husband and wife.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kelly PARENTS OF THE GROOM Mr. and Mrs. Ceferino Catá PHOTOGRAPHER Abby Weeden WEDDING DRESS LVD Bridal, Nashville FLORIST Revelry Bloom HAIR Lindsay Kudulis MAKEUP Courtney Matthews CATERER Bay Gourmet WEDDING CAKE Flour Girls BAND The Excelsior Band INVITATIONS Paperless Post WEDDING PLANNER Jacquie Burkett

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HALLIE PHYFER CAMPBELL HALL & JARED FLETCHER ELROD

JANUARY 8, 2022 CEREMONY AND RECEPTION AT THE HOPE FARM

If Hallie had to plan her wedding all over again, she wouldn’t change a single detail. Love was in the air as the couple exchanged vows, leaving guests to say it was one of the sweetest and most special ceremonies they had ever attended. Tufts of eucalyptus tucked into bouquets of soft white flowers and along the six-tiered ivory cake perfectly complemented the natural hues found along the grounds of The Hope Farm. After dancing the night away under glittery strings of light, the newlyweds headed off as husband and wife in a bright turquoise convertible.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. Robert Phyfer Hall, II PARENTS OF THE GROOM Mr. and Mrs. John Fletcher Elrod, Jr. PHOTOGRAPHER Brianna Hemphill, Jennie Tewell Photography WEDDING DRESS Ivory and White FLORIST Ron Barrett HAIR Jason Chambers MAKEUP Courtney Matthews CATERER The Hope Farm WEDDING CAKE Pollman’s Bake Shop BAND Band City Rhythym INVITATIONS Soiree Signatures WEDDING PLANNER Blair Gewin

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ISHA MONIQUE PRYOR & KERADE ABDUL GAVIN

OCTOBER 30, 2021 CEREMONY & RECEPTION AT THE LOCALE

Isha says picking the day to say “I do” was the hardest part of wedding planning, thanks to the uncertainty of pandemic restrictions. However, once she picked a day, it only took 10 short months for her fabulous planning team to turn her dream wedding into a reality. What resulted was a chic, formal event, boasting hints of royal blues, golds and creams. Ivory flowers draped around the towering five-tier cake, and the newlyweds’ table was lit with soft, romantic candlelight. By the end of the night, guests were able to say they had truly encountered “The Gavin Experience.”

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mr. Israel O’Cain and Ms. Linda Lee PARENTS OF THE GROOM Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gavin PHOTOGRAPHER Dwight Ladd WEDDING DRESS Bridal and Formal Boutique House of Tux FLORIST Curtis Allen HAIR Peggy McCall MAKEUP Cindy Jackson, Kyra Moné CATERER Bee’z Catering DJ DJ Tech INVITATIONS Candice Robinson WEDDING PLANNER The Lux Firm

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MOLLIE NICOLE MOSS & CHAD MICHAEL HARTLEY

DECEMBER 18, 2021 GOVERNMENT ST. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, RECEPTION AT OAKLEIGH GARDEN DISTRICT

Friends since kindergarten, Mollie and Chad have many lifelong friends who were eager to see them tie the knot. The couple’s classic Southern winter wedding was filled with nods to Mollie’s youth: She got ready in the home she lived in as an infant; married in the church she grew up attending; and celebrated, block-party style in her childhood neighborhood. Santa made a cameo at the reception, bringing Midtown warmth and passing out lights and cowboy hats.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. John Burruss Riis, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Jon Grady Moss PARENTS OF THE GROOM Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Edward Hartley PHOTOGRAPHER Ann Sinclair WEDDING DRESS Carriage House Weddings, Mt. Brook, Ala. FLORIST Jubilee Flowers HAIR Salon D’Artiste MAKEUP Sarah Coker, Amedee Stokley CATERER Clifton Morrissette & Co. WEDDING CAKE Pollman’s Bake Shop BAND Norris Dates and the Power Surge RENTALS Port City Rentals WEDDING PLANNER Events Detailed

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LAUREN ELIZABETH MCPHERSON & EDWARD THOMAS HINES, JR.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, RECEPTION AT BRAGG-MITCHELL MANSION

Lauren walked down the aisle of St. Mary’s, clutching a special handkerchief, the same one her grandmother held as she walked the very same aisle 60 years prior. After a ceremony filled with tears of joy, Lauren and Edward hopped a trolley and joined the best party ever: their reception. The dance floor came to life, thanks to the engaging band and fun holiday-themed favors. The couple says their wildest wedding dreams came true when they ended the evening with a ride on the “red sleigh.” Lauren says she is eager to start life with her best friend.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. Brian McPherson PARENTS OF THE GROOM Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hines PHOTOGRAPHER Debby Cullum WEDDING DRESS Shop Wedding Belles, New Orleans FLORIST Rosebuds Florist HAIR Salon West MAKEUP Courtney Matthews CATERER Naman’s Catering WEDDING CAKE The Blue Pastry Box BAND The Foundation City Players INVITATIONS Sally G Designs WEDDING PLANNER Blair Gewin

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HANNAH DOYLE SHEDD & JOSHUA WAYNE LINDER

DECEMBER 4, 2021 CEREMONY & RECEPTION AT OAK HOLLOW FARM

Under clear blue skies and an arch built by Josh, the couple exchanged vows on a warm December day in front of an intimate gathering of family and close friends. Elegant arrangements of white roses and baby’s breath complemented the venue’s rustic charm, adding to the day’s theme of rustic romantic fairy tale. The bridal party walked down the aisle to the song “Storybook Love,” and Hannah made her grand entrance to the song “A Thousand Years.” The celebration lasted through the evening, with good food and dancing, lit by twinkle light, enjoyed by all.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Dr. and Mrs. George Patterson Shedd, Jr. PARENTS OF THE GROOM Mr. and Mrs. Michael Earl Linder PHOTOGRAPHER Ann Sinclair WEDDING DRESS Bliss Bridal FLORIST Wildflowers Fairhope HAIR Sarah Anne Sledge Owen MAKEUP Ashley Mitchell CATERER Oak Hollow Farm WEDDING CAKE Couture Cakes, Daphne BAND Fuego INVITATIONS It’s Inviting RENTALS C & A Event Rentals WEDDING PLANNER Jenna Laine Weddings

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SARAH THORNBY STROUP & MICHAEL ANDREW MAHONEY, II

JANUARY 1, 2022 SACRED HEART CHURCH, RECEPTION AT THE GRAND HOTEL

Andrew knew Sarah was “the one” the moment he saw her at medical school orientation. Now both third-year medical students, the two are inseparable, with their two Golden Retrievers keeping them sane. The couple’s winter wonderland was full of nods to places pertinent to their life stories: The Fairhope location honored Andrew’s hometown; the band was from Jackson, Mississippi, where the couple met; and the invitations came from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Sarah’s hometown. The evening ended with dancing — even by the grandmothers — on the monogrammed dance floor.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Stroup PARENTS OF THE GROOM Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mahoney PHOTOGRAPHER Alex and Dylan Vires WEDDING DRESS Neiman Marcus Bridal Salon FLORIST The Shade Tree Florals HAIR & MAKEUP Blushed and Brushed CATERER The Grand Hotel WEDDING CAKE The Sugar House BAND The Compozitionz INVITATIONS Mollie Paperie RENTALS SOHO Event Rentals WEDDING PLANNER Jenna Laine Weddings

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PASLEY ELIZABETH GRAHAM & KEITH JAGOE MARTIN

DECEMBER 31, 2021 OUR LADY OF VICTORIES CATHOLIC CHURCH, RECEPTION AT PASLEY PLACE, PRIVATE FAMILY HOME

Keeping their wedding sentimental was very important to Pasley and Keith, who married in the same church as Pasley’s grandparents 59 years prior. After the ceremony, guests were transported to Pasley Place, located where the Pascagoula River and Bluff Creek meet. The home in which Pasley made many childhood memories was transformed into a fairy tale, complete with floating wedding cake suspended from a majestic oak. As midnight neared, hats and horns and Chrissy’s and Champagnes were distributed. The newlyweds watched fireworks under moonlight before floating away.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mrs. Prudence St. Pé Graham, Mr. Allen “Teeto” Graham PARENTS OF THE GROOM Mr. and Mrs. Mike Martin PHOTOGRAPHER Rae Leytham WEDDING DRESS Nardos Design, Dallas FLORIST Revelry Bloom, Pugh’s Florist HAIR & MAKEUP Molly Tremonte, Holly Fountain CATERER Clifton Morrissette, Edd’s Drive Inn WEDDING CAKE Underground Cakes, Anna Beth Willis Power BAND Az Izz INVITATIONS Ellis Hill RENTALS Port City Rentals WEDDING PLANNER Prudence Graham, with assistance from Blair Gewin

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JANE BARTLETT PAPPAS & JACK BURKE NENSTIEL

OCTOBER 9, 2021 CEREMONY & RECEPTION AT BECKWITH CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER

On a warm and sunny autumn day, Jane Bartlett walked the aisle of Camp Beckwith’s chapel wearing a very special wedding gown, made by her great-grandmother 73 years ago. Jane Bartlett is now the fifth bride to wear the family heirloom, which features a train adorned with the initials of each who has worn the dress. Added to her ensemble was the beautiful emerald pendant necklace she wore, fashioned from her grandfather’s tie pin that had been set aside for the occasion by her grandmother. After the ceremony, the newlyweds danced the night away under the giant oaks alongside Weeks Bay.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Joseph Pappas PARENTS OF THE GROOM Mr. and Mrs. Richard Omer Nenstiel PHOTOGRAPHER Chad Riley FLORIST Belle Bouquet HAIR Cara & Company Salon CATERER Bay Gourmet Catering WEDDING CAKE Publix Bakery BAND Third Generation Band INVITATIONS Gwin’s Commercial Printing WEDDING PLANNER Meredith Ivy

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ALYRIS AVIS MATTHEWS & CHRISTOPHER BRYCE PETERS

DECEMBER 11, 2021 CEREMONY & RECEPTION AT BRAGG-MITCHEL MANSION

Thanks to the indelible talent of Alyris and Bryce’s wedding team, from planners to tailor to musicians, the couple’s vision of a romantic European fete fused with Southern charm was brought to life. The timeless elegance of the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion painted the perfect backdrop for an elegant evening of Old World ambiance, paired with haute Creole cuisine. The front lawn boasted a cochon de lait roast and jazz music; a string quartet livened entertainment inside; and a band rocked the courtyard, where additional food stations awaited guests.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. Shivram Dasappa PARENTS OF THE GROOM Ms. Melissa McNeil, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peters PHOTOGRAPHER Jaimie Woofruff, Jennie Tewell Photography WEDDING DRESS Bridal & Formal House of Tux GROOM’S SUIT N Harvey FLORIST Elizabeth’s Garden HAIR Felisha Allen MAKEUP Lex Salon CATERER Will Hughes BAND Ryan Dyer Band INVITATIONS The Prettiest Pixel RENTALS Willow Bridge WEDDING PLANNER Megan Dasappa & Noble Events

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SARAH HOOD MCALEER & WEBB SELF RADCLIFF, JR.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, RECEPTION AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF MOBILE

The beautiful autumn day started with the bride getting ready and lunching at her aunt and uncle’s home — the same house in which her mom got ready for her wedding day — while the groom enjoyed a pre-wedding celebration at Moe’s Original BBQ. After exchanging vows, Sarah and Webb joined friends and family at their outdoor reception, which was elegantly decorated with string lights and extravagant pink and cream floral arrangements. The couple made their exit through a tunnel of sparklers and flower petals and set off the next morning to honeymoon in St. Barts.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mrs. Mimi Williams McAleer, Mr. William Joseph McAleer, Jr. PARENTS OF THE GROOM Mr. and Mrs. Webb Self Radcliff PHOTOGRAPHER Rae Leytham WEDDING DRESS Modern Trousseau, Charleston FLORIST Wildflowers HAIR Adelaide McAleer MAKEUP Courtney Matthews, Allie West CATERER Country Club of Mobile WEDDING CAKE Betty Webber BAND Az-lzz INVITATIONS Soiree Signatures RENTALS Port City Rentals WEDDING PLANNER Events Detailed

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BROOKE REANN MILES & HUNTER CALEB ROWE

OCTOBER 16, 2021 CEREMONY & RECEPTION AT FAMILY FRIEND’S PROPERTY

Brooke said “I do” to her best friend Hunter on a picturesque autumn day. The outdoor ceremony was everything she had dreamed of, with white drapery blowing in the wind, white rose petals lining the aisle and a gorgeous pond visible through a grove of trees. In addition to close family and friends, the wedding party also included two very important members — the couple’s two dogs! As sun set, the reception came alive with music. For guests’ enjoyment, vintage couches and coffee tables were nestled beneath pecan trees, lit with twinkle lights, adding to the evening’s romantic feel.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. Greg Steward PARENTS OF THE GROOM Mr. and Mrs. Langston Rowe PHOTOGRAPHER Brad Puckett WEDDING DRESS I Do Bridal HAIR & MAKEUP Jadyn Moore CATERER Pearl and Addies WEDDING CAKE Shannon Munday BAND Dalton Muse INVITATIONS Zola RENTALS Gulf Coast Events and Rentals WEDDING PLANNER Sarabeth Fuller, Noble Events

GRACE ELIZABETH WILLIAMS & CONNOR SCOTT SHARPTON

JANUARY 15, 2022 ST. FRANCIS AT THE POINT, RECEPTION AT LITTLE POINT CLEAR

Rain did not dampen the joy surrounding Grace and Connor’s winter wedding. The couple, who met in Orlando, brought a touch of the Sunshine State to their celebration with pops of citrus and complementing shades of soft pinks and greens. As an homage to the Gulf Coast, the bride and groom’s reception featured a crowd-pleasing grilled oyster station and a finale of warm beignet fries. Grace and Connor’s friends and family traveled in from 12 different states and two countries, and they were treated to the couple’s unforgettable exit — lightsabers and “Star Wars” music.

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. Mark Williams PHOTOGRAPHER Elizabeth Gelineau WEDDING DRESS Lovely Bride, Atlanta FLORIST Fleur Zoe HAIR & MAKEUP Jillian Holt Makeup and Hair CATERER Bay Gourmet WEDDING CAKE Pollman’s Bake Shop BAND Tommy Morse Band INVITATIONS Sugared Fig Paperie RENTALS Port City Rentals LIVE ARTIST Melissa Munger Art WEDDING PLANNER Wed With Style