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RITA MARTINSON

BATTE BRIDAL REGISTRY

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Small businesses were the main reason Martinson first considered running for the state Legislature in the late ‘80s. She and her husband, Billy, owned Green Oak Nursery in Jackson and Discount Nursery in Ridgeland, which later became Martinson’s Garden Works and Urban Home. Billy told her that since she complained so much about regulations for small business owners, she ought to do something about it. “I discounted that. I didn’t like politics. Then the people in Madison County asked me to run [for the District 58 seat] against the Democratic incumbent. She lost that election but enjoyed campaigning. So in 1991 when the incumbent did not run for re-election Martinson took his seat. She was Madison County’s first Republican legislator.

Eleven years ago, John opened a bridal registry at Batte Furniture and Interiors, a Jackson mainstay started by his family in 1883. Batte Bridal Registry and Fine Gifts is a little different than the registry at, say, your basic chain retailer. “We don’t just plop it online and give you a scanner and let you shoot stuff,” John says. Instead, the bridal staff - including Joy, who manages the department - personally guides couples through the registration process and helps them choose pieces that suit their future plans. Sometimes the grooms help pick the china, too.

ROMANTIC SOUTHERN STYLE

A Southern traditional wedding is what Julia Morgan Stone envisioned when she started planning her wedding to Gregory Wells Sandifer and that is exactly what she created with her reception in the home of her parents in Ridgeland. Every detail matched her classic style. The color scheme set the tone for the soft romantic Southern style of the evening. When guests arrived at the reception they were greeted with a walkway lined with candles, floral arrangements, champagne in hand for each guest, and an arch of orchids over the door that was more than 10 feet tall. It set the tone for the evening.

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Julia Morgan Stone/ Gregory Wells Sandifer

Allison Joy Wells/ Stewart Fallot Lamb Lynita Rae Mullis/ Michael Carithers O’Keefe

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Tennis Advantage Jenny Markow

Chef Tom Ramsey Tuxes for a Reason

FoodWise Marlana Walters

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Holiday Potpourri

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Sarah Hanna Qarqish/ Morgan Berry Welch

ENGAGEMENT PARTY

Amie Gray Marchetti/ Tyler Lewis Blocker

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Brittan Elizabeth Winford/ Adam Marshall Herrington

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An engagement celebration honoring Lambert Miles Lane Jr. and Lane Wilson was held recently in the Madison home of Susan Laney.

2014 marked the 40th anniversary of Holiday Potpourri, an annual fundraiser led by the families of First Presbyterian Day School, held in the home of Guy and Lana Boyll.

New Stage “All The Way” Reception A reception was held in the home of Reed and Caroline Hogan for the New Stage play, “All the Way.”

Habitat Golf The 23rd Howard Wilson Memorial Golf Classic was held recently at Lake Caroline Golf Club.

Girl Scouts Women Of Distinction Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi honored its Women of Distinction recently at the Hilton Hotel.

Lounge Art Show Lounge Interiors and Arts hosted an art show featuring local artists BJ Weeks and Suzanne Guild.

Chaine de Rotisseurs The Mississippi Chapter of the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs held its recent gathering at Anjou.

Wellsfest Art Night WellsFest Art Night was held recently at Duling Hall in Fondren.

Palmer Home Southern Soiree The second annual Southern Soirée benefiting Palmer Home for Children was held at The South Warehouse.

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Zoo Party Unleashed Zoo Party Unleashed, a New Orleans-styled soiree, was held at Highland Village.

Make-A-Wish Wine and Wishes Yates Construction hosted Wine and Wishes, a fundraiser benefiting Make-aWish of Mississippi.

Sail Into Fall Sail into Fall at the Laurel Gathering was held at the Jackson Yacht Club.

DDD Event Whole Foods dietician Mary Lindsey Jackson demonstrated healthy tailgating food options.

Blues By Starlight The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi fund-raiser, Blues by Starlight, was held recently at Highland Village.

Dinner of Champions The Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society honored Dr. Ruth Fredericks and Dr. Robert Herndon with the Hope Award during its annual MS Dinner of Champions.

Battle Of The Bartenders Battle of the Bartenders 2014 benefiting the Mississippi Burn Foundation was held recently at Duling Hall. The evening included music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction.

Your Bride’s Favorite Wish List THE BRIDAL REGISTRY INSIDE BATTE FURNITURE AND INTERIORS

Our list of registrants is being continually updated. This list is current as of December 8, 2014.

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TO REGISTER.

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MORGAN CHANEY AUDREY SMITH KIMBERLY PEACH HALEY CROSBY ALLISON FORMAN NATALIE WARING HEATHER MOORE SARA CAMP ARNOLD

RYAN GEARY JACK NEILL DREW NORWOOD ROB CARPENTER ROBERT KALTEYER JORDAN MUIRHEAD MATT VERRET KIRK MILAM

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MARION KEYES TRACIE HAAG ASHLEY EMERSON GRAY MARCHETTI TAYLOR TOWNSEND JULIA SCHIMMEL SARAH QARGISH ELLON EUBANK ERICA HARVEY KELSEY GRIFFIN BLAKENEY RADER

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LESLIE WARING ANNE EASTLAND VICKERY MACEY BAIRD EMILY STACY JOY KATE WATERER BETH AIKEN

April 2015

CARLOINE BIEDENHARN BROOKE TRUSTY ADRIENNE HINTON HEATHER LOGAN EMILY STORY

May 2015

LAURA HEWATT HANNAH NEELY HANNAH FOREMAN KATIE PUCKETT MIMI EDGE KELLIE OBERKIRCH SALLY CLARK

June 2015 KATHARINE BUTTS VIRGINIA THOMPSON

July 2015 KESLER ROBERTS HANNAH KORTE

MARK HOSEMAN COLE RICHARDSON MATT BENTON CHUCK HOLMES DANIEL GILMER SETH HUDSPETH

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ALBERT LIN JOHN GRANT HUNTER AIKENS MICHAEL BIERDEMAN GRANT SAXTON

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WILSON BRAND HARLEY WHITE WILLIAM IVISON MARCUS GINN ANDREW HEARD WILLIAM JOHNSON JOSEPH GEX

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WESLEY WAGNER KEVIN THOMAS

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EMMETT MANNING NATHAN DYE

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September 2015 October 2015 MOLLY CARPENTER

ALLEN TATE

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SARAH LLOYD ALLRED ELLEN ELLIOTT

PETER STEVENSON STEVEN BLEVINS

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Rita Martinson, President George W. Bush

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During her first year in the

Mississippi House of Representatives, District 58 Rep. Rita Martinson

caused a scene. She saw that a bill would be introduced to increase the unemployment tax paid by employers, which would have hurt small businesses, and she decided to fight it. “I went to the committee chair and asked, ‘How do I protest this bill to keep it from passing your comPHOTO BY BETH BUCKLEY

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MARTINSON She went to the speaker of the House, who told the committee chair to hold a hearing on the bill. Then Martinson called everyone she knew in business, along with the local chambers of commerce. “When we got there for the hearing, the chairman said, ‘We’re going to have it in my office.’ I said, ‘I don’t think so. Look out in the hall.’ He [saw all the people and] said, ‘What did you do?’ They put us in the largest conference room they had, they didn’t bring up the bill, and it didn’t pass,” Martinson says with a laugh. Small businesses were the main reason Martinson first considered running for the state Legislature in the late ‘80s. She and her husband, Billy, owned Green Oak Nursery in Jackson and Discount Nursery in Ridgeland, which later became Martinson’s Garden Works and Urban Home. Billy told her that since she complained so much about regulations for small business owners, she ought to do something about it. “I discounted that. I didn’t like politics. Then the people in Madison County asked me to run [for the District 58 seat] against the Democratic incumbent. I looked up his record and saw that he’d never come before the podium, never done anything. So I thought he might be vulnerable,” she says. He was not as vulnerable as Martinson thought. She lost with 39 percent of the vote. But she enjoyed campaigning and meeting people. She decided to get more involved in the community and make a go of it next time. In 1991, the incumbent did not run for re-election, and Martinson took his seat. She was Madison County’s first Republican legislator. The 2015 legislative session will be Martinson’s last, after six terms representing District 58 in the House. People used to ask Martinson what difference she felt she could make as a woman at the Capitol. But she doesn’t believe her sex has put her at a disadvantage. “I carried the same feeling into the Legislature that I had in business: If you do your work, they’ll let you work,” she says. “Maybe there is some discrimination, but I’ve been able to work around it for the most part. “I asked Steve Holland to put me on his agriculture committee, and he did. I was the secretary. And secretary isn’t a ‘woman’s job.’ It means you keep up with all the bills. I really learned a lot. Sometimes when a door opens, you’ve just got to be ready.” j a n u a r y

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Most of her frustration actually stemmed from being a Republican in a Democratic majority when she was first elected. She made do by befriending two Democrats, District 48 Rep. Mary Ann Stevens and Speaker of the House Tim Ford – the one who got her the hearing on that unemployment bill and, after seeing the results, assigned her to the labor committee. “You have to do things [when you’re in the minority], not just sit around and moan about not being able to get things done.” For her first eight years in office, she wasn’t assigned to major committees like Ways and Means or Appropriations, but she still attended the meetings. So when her chance came, she was ready. While the Republicans were still the minority, they formed the Mississippi Legislative Conservative Coalition in the mid-’90s. Martinson was a charter member. “We would never have gotten tort reform without that coalition,” she says. “Democrats can be members, too. Many of them have ended up changing parties after joining [the coalition]. We set priorities on bills we wanted to push for and bills we wanted to kill, and how to do it.” The coalition is still going strong, but it’s not as crucial today since the Legislature is now majority Republican. Martinson says she’s thrilled with the change. “Now we can show what we want to do. We were

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squelched before. It’s no fun on the back bench. We had no leeway under [Democratic Speaker] Billy McCoy. He was the most difficult to work with,” she says. “Tim Ford was good. At that time, there weren’t many Republicans in the House anyway, so I don’t blame him for not making more concessions to us.” Current Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, a Republican, is a true leader, Martinson says Gov. Kirk Fordice, Billy and Rita Martinson - and not just because the state’s only exception to the bid law for conshe’s a member of his party. “He tries to make sure struction. The teaching hospital has often given bids every voice is heard, and sometimes that hurts. He to the same contractor. “We’ve had some interesting has put Democrats in positions of power. He’s a discussions with the university and UMMC. The law team player.” hasn’t changed, but they’re a lot more careful. Martinson has also served under a few very differThey’ve opened [the bidding process] up a bit. ent governors. “[Republican Gov. Kirk] Fordice Things like that need to see the light of day.” opened the door for a lot of Republicans. He had a Martinson also has introduced and reintroduced lot of faults, but he was fearless. It was fun to be “no-brainer” bills that, frustratingly, just won’t pass. around someone as upfront as he was,” she says. “Then [Democratic Gov. Ronnie] Musgrove came in, She has fought to allow sheriffs’ offices to use radar and I started to see some of the same old [party poli- guns; to require boaters to have liability insurance; and to ban children under seven from riding in the tics] start to happen.” She calls Republican Gov. back of open pickup trucks. None of those measures Haley Barbour’s tenure “an eye-opening experihas passed yet. One no-brainer bill did pass, though, ence.” Barbour was ambitious, sharp, and audaafter Martinson worked on it for three years: cious enough to approach people who were thought Convicted felons are no longer allowed to serve on to be unapproachable, she says. “He made a lot of party executive committees. “That’s made a dent in mistakes, but he had a lot of us following lock step the parties thinking they can get by with murder,” with him because we felt he had the ear of the busishe says with a laugh. nesses. Some of the businesses he supported, like She hasn’t been able to get rid of the state’s Kior, are not doing well, but others have been so Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan (SLRP). successful.” Current Gov. Phil Bryant is “definitely She’s tried introducing bills that would kill SLRP in an idea person. And he’s trying to put those ideas the following year’s session, but lawmakers who are into action. I think he’s doing the best he can.” coming back still feel vulnerable, she says. At the end of the day, some people are easier to Martinson gets ideas for bills simply from talking work with than others, regardless of party, she says. to people. “Of course I’ve talked with the sheriffs And while political campaigns are nastier than ever about radar, mothers who are concerned about their these days, Martinson believes the actual business children learning to drive, and people from business of governing has gotten less shady. “We areas. With tort reform, we heard from every health now have open meetings, the PEER (Performance Evaluation and Expenditure professional under the sun. And with the child protection [bills], we’ve heard from the attorney general Review) Committee, and the Mississippi on a lot of those.” Center for Public Policy has all the inforYear-round phone calls, plus early morning meetmation on what cities and counties are ings and afternoon meetings that run late, make the spending. “It’s not as easy to hide nefariLegislature a full-time job. And some of the phone ous dealings.” calls get a little dirty - literally. “I’ve been in plenty Martinson felt her first sense of accomof muddy ditches with John McGowan. I heard from plishment as a lawmaker after successfulhim when he was first proposing the Two Lakes ly pushing for the driver’s license age to plan. And I believed in him. I still do.” Throughout be raised from 15 to 16. That was in 1993. all the phone calls and conversations, Martinson She is also proud of helping pass tort says the basic needs of her district have stayed reform - which put limits on lawsuits, much the same: roads, education and safety. “Those especially class action - in 2004. three needs are still there, though the schools are Some of her proposed bills have not much better [in Madison County now].” passed, but have affected change just by In recent years, campaigning has changed a lot for generating discussion. For instance, for other politicians, but not for Martinson, who has the past five or six years, she has brought had more success at front doors than on Facebook up the fact that the University of walls. “Going door to door got easier when my disMississippi Medical Center (UMMC) has

Martinson is grateful

TO GOD, her family and her constituents for giving her

THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE District 58.

dren, and have lived in Madison since 1972. Two of the children and their spouses have taken over Green Oak and Garden Works, and now the grandkids are getting involved too. Martinson is grateful to God, her family, and her constituents for giving her the opportunity to serve District 58. “I think Madison County knows I’m here to help. I’ve been used [for good] in ways I hadn’t anticipated. And I love the people I work with in the House. We really are like a family, on both sides of the aisle.” However, families often disagree, and such is the case at the Capitol. Martinson adds a quick bit of advice for her successor: “[The Democrats] would do anything to change tort reform. For future people running for this seat, I just hope above all that we protect that.” Martinson might be getting out of the ring in a few months, but you can bet she’ll keep her eye on the fight.

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takes awhile to find your way in the Legislature, Martinson says she no longer believes in term limits for lawmakers. However, she’s at a point now where she feels comfortable retiring. “Lately there’s been a good group of young [legislators] coming in who are active and eager to learn. It’s good for the process to let some fresh blood in.” Another reason she feels she can leave is because she finally got the third-grade reading bill passed last year. She and District 40 Sen. Angela Hill worked on it together, and Hill’s version passed. “It was almost like an anticlimax after working on it for so long. Battling the Mississippi Department of

Education (MSDE) and the teachers’ unions - it was so hard to stomach them sticking up for the teachers who couldn’t teach, and not for the students,” Martinson says. “I knew most students learned better with phonics. But trying to get that across to the education committee was hard. They thought [MSDE] was the holy cow. I’m not going to miss that. I didn’t realize how strong the education system could be. It’s changing a little bit now. But the establishment can be so entrenched.” Although Martinson will continue working to improve the reading law, she will also spend her final legislative session focusing on another of her passions: tourism. “My number one goal is to try to get tourism and advertising and marketing funded. Four million dollars a year to market the entire state is nothing,” she says. “That’s why we’re doing this entertainment study, to get more private industry involved.” In the 2014 session, Martinson helped create a committee to study possible incentives for recording studios, sports production companies, and other entertainment businesses. To honor and promote the music industry in Mississippi, Martinson helped establish International Musicians Day in 2013. Florence native and musician K.D. Brosia called her with the idea. “He said, ‘We have Pancake Day and all these other days, but no Musicians Day,’ ” she recalls. The Legislature celebrated the first International Musicians Day on March 17, 2014, with live music and barbecue across from the Capitol Building. The official date will be March 15 from now on. Martinson is working to make sure the date isn’t just stuck on a calendar and forgotten. “We have a great committee” in place going forward, she says. Not long into her interview with the Sun, Martinson’s phone rings. “It’s my husband. He’s wanting to put me to work,” she says with a laugh. “Maybe [after I retire] I’ll be a better housewife. My family has put up with a lot from me. My husband has learned to cook and do all kinds of things.” She and Billy have four children and 10 grandchil-

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trict got more compact. When I first started, I had half of Madison County. Going to Camden and Farmhaven and all those rural areas was excruciating,” she says. “I don’t do as well with social media. People still want to see who you are and what you look like. People appreciate me putting out my own signs. My grandkids have been a huge help with that. One of them ran my yard campaign this last time. Campaigning is still expensive, and can be so combative. You lose half the signs you put up. It’s a constant battle. But I don’t back down from a battle, so that’s OK.” Because politics is such a fight, and because it

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Weddings have changed a lot over the past few decades, and so have the traditions leading up to the ceremony, like registering for gifts. When John and Joy Batte were engaged to be married, they were walking around the Square in Oxford, and Joy showed John a set of Lenox china in the shop window at Elliott’s. “That’s our china,” Joy told her fiance - to which he responded, “Yes ma’am.”

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BATTE Bridal Registry BY K AT I E PHOTOGRAPHY BY

Nowadays, it’s not always that simple. Weddings are

EUBANKS BETH BUCKLEY Drive near the interstate. In 1968, the downtown loca-

elaborate affairs, and the choices for china and other

tion closed. “That’s when the move to the suburbs was

home furnishings are overwhelming.

going on. McRae’s and other businesses were leaving

Eleven years ago, John opened a bridal registry at

downtown, and the north area was growing,” John says.

Batte Furniture and Interiors, a Jackson mainstay start-

Now Batte has become a Northeast Jackson landmark,

ed by his family in 1883. Batte Bridal Registry and Fine

and John and Joy have gotten to know multiple genera-

Gifts is a little different than the registry at, say, your

tions of Northside families.

basic chain retailer. “We don’t just plop it online and

John was born and raised in Jackson, and Joy is from

give you a scanner and let you shoot stuff,” John says.

Oxford. The two met at the University of Mississippi.

Instead, the bridal staff - including Joy, who manages

Growing up, John didn’t know whether he’d end up

the department - personally guides couples through the

running the store. He liked it, but he wasn’t sure. “I was

registration process and helps them choose pieces that

in the Navy for a little while, I got married, and then

suit their future plans. Sometimes the grooms help pick

within three or four months, I was back in Jackson in

the china, too.

the furniture business. It was a great opportunity,” he

John Batte’s great-great grandfather opened Batte

says. He and Joy had three girls, all of whom were grad-

Furniture and Interiors on Capitol Street. The store

uated from Jackson Academy and the University of

moved several times over the next several decades, but

Mississippi. Joy taught in public school and later at the

stayed in the downtown area. In 1961, John’s father

JA preschool.

built a new store at the current site, on East Northside

Over the years, the store has gone through a few

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expansions and additions - a third floor in 1969; another addition above the parking area in 1993; and finally, an off-site warehouse a few years later. The new warehouse allowed the third floor on Northside Drive to be converted into a showroom. Then in the early 2000s, “we were contemplating how to put in a department focused on accessories and gifts, just to increase the traffic,” John says. “At the time, we had a lady who’d had experience in bridal registries and gift shops. Also, Fridge’s closed suddenly. That had been one of the premier gift shops and bridal registries in Jackson [for decades].” At that point, a bridal registry something that was never part of the business plan - seemed like a pretty good idea. Thanks to John’s employee’s connections in the china industry, the bridal department got off the ground quickly. “Now we have two things: Our regular customers, the group that’s buying a lot of the gifts for young people, are in the store more regularly; and we have formed connections with the younger generation.”

Great-grandfather E.A. Batte

The downtown store during the 1930s.

Batte Furniture, W. Capitol Location 1937-1969

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Joy was retired from teaching when she came on board at the bridal registry. “It was growing, and it needed organizing and managing,” she says. She and co-

Lorean Clark and J. Batte Jr. about 1950

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manager Melinda Wilkinson do the buying for the department. “We try to carry everyday china, crystal and linens that you won’t find everywhere else. And we want it to be timeless. We watch trends, not fads. Right now we’re seeing a lot of white china with gold, regardless of which company it is,” Joy says. Sterling silver isn’t quite as popular now - “it has been greatly affected by the economy” - but fine china and crystal have weathered the storm of the recession. If not for Joy, Batte might not have a bridal registry, John says. “If she had not been willing to come in and be involved when she did, we might have found somebody else, but not with the attention to detail that she has, or the care and concern for the brides and the store.” “We like our brides to be happy,” Joy says. While Joy and her staff keep the brides happy, John and the designers serve the needs of the furniture customers. Only occasionally do the two departments overlap, such as when customers redo their dining rooms and want to buy new china. “We actually can do a day without seeing each other here [at the store],” Joy says with a laugh. “And we don’t talk about business when we go home, for the most part.”

1930s delivery truck

When each of their three daughters registered for their weddings, “they were one of our brides just like anybody else,” she says. All of the girls had spent at least some time working for the store. And the middle daughter, Leighton Mosteller, is in charge of Batte’s social media. But they still didn’t know what they wanted to register for, John says. “They have three very different personalities.” Also, Joy adds, “their three husbands had opinions, too. That’s a big thing today.” The Battes are at the age where some of Joy’s former preschool students have registered for wedding gifts at the store, and John has seen probably three generations of customers. But don’t expect a retirement announcement anytime soon. “I plan to keep working unless I keel over. We’re in our mid-60s, but I don’t see myself fishing or doing yard work all the time [as a retiree]. I like to golf, but not every day,” John says. It’s not that the Battes don’t have hobbies outside of work. It’s that they genuinely love what they do, Joy adds. “We really enjoy the people we work with. And it’s fun to watch the children of our friends come in as brides and grooms. We love meeting people and meeting their needs however we can.”

The Batte daughters, late 1990s.

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Romantic Southern Style BY K R I S T E N PHOTOGRAPHY BY

BLACKARD SCOTT BURTON

A SOUTHERN TRADITIONAL WEDDING is what Julia Morgan Stone envisioned when she started planning her wedding to Gregory Wells Sandifer and that is exactly what she created with her reception in the home of her parents in Ridgeland.

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EVERY DETAIL MATCHED HER CLASSIC STYLE.

TO KEEP WITH THE TRADITIONAL STYLE,

The color scheme set the tone for the soft

the bride’s mother’s, Mrs. Reuben Harper

romantic Southern style of the evening.

Stone, and grandmother’s dresses were on

When guests arrived at the reception they were greeted with a walkway lined with candles, floral arrangements, champagne in hand for each guest, and an arch of orchids over the door that was more than 10 feet

display in the front of the house. Food was offered along the porches, including sushi, local favorites, and a table dedicated to “The Grove” at the University of Mississippi.

tall. It set the tone for the evening.

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A CUSTOM DESIGNED STAGE AND DANCE FLOOR were built to coordinate with the woodwork of the house. It had accented molding and was hand painted in the color scheme to complete the overall style. A hanging chandelier made completely of flowers was suspended over a fountain in the center of the reception.

THE SEVEN-TIERED WEDDING CAKE was covered completely in handmade sugar flowers and the bridegroom’s cake was a replica of The Grove.

UNDER A CLEAR TENT, GUESTS DANCED.

“T he evening was more perfect than I ever dreamed,” Julia Morgan said. “It was the wedding every little girl dreams of having, a night that Gregory and I will always remember with excitement.”

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FRIENDS REFERRED TO THE RECEPTION

“THE EVENING WAS MORE PERFECT THAN

PARENTS OF THE COUPLE are Dr. and

as “The Great Gatsby Party.” Every detail was covered,

I ever dreamed,” Julia Morgan said. “It was the wedding

Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Joseph William McDowell of

flowers and candles floating in the pool, draping and flow-

every little girl dreams of having, a night that Gregory and I

Ridgeland, and Dr. Fred Monroe Sandifer III of

ers everywhere, hanging crystal chandeliers throughout.

will always remember with excitement.”

Natchez, La. They exchanged wedding vows at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew’s in downtown Jackson.

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CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE FINISHED FOR THIS YEAR

by JENNY MARKOW

Norton reports. “We have plans to take it all over the state next year during varit’s official, the 2014 USTA League State Championships are finished and ous USTA league seasons to show our players how much we appreciate them. the final one was the largest. Close to 1,500 tennis players from across the You might want to be on the lookout during the upcoming league season when state participated in the 2014 Southern Combo Doubles Mississippi State you are out playing a match.” Championships, the most ever. At the end of play, 21 champions had been Parents and juniors make your plans now for 2015 spring 10 and under begincrowned with one division champion still pending and four teams that will ner programs, USTA Junior Team Tennis and tournaments. Plans are under way advance directly to sectionals March 13-15 in Auburn, Ala. There are nine for all these programs with the new tournament season beginning in January, championship teams from the Northside. Congratulations to all of the and 10 and under programs and USTA Junior Team Tennis leagues beginning in Mississippi champions. March. Go to www.mstennis.com for all dates and locations. The tournament was cut short due to rain; however, the weather couldn’t As always, for all of your tennis needs, go to www.mstennis.com or find us on have been better the first three days. The tournament committee changed the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, ustamississippi. player party and held it at Bridges Tennis Center. “This was new for the players and they seemed to enjoy it,” says volunteer chairman Carrie Starks Moore. Plans The MTA Tailgate Trailer went to the Combo Doubles Championship at Ridgeland Tennis Center. Players are already under way for the 2015 and captains were encouraged to stop by and get a free thank you gift. The grand prize was a case of Southern Combo Doubles Dunlop tennis balls. The trailer and goodies were very well received. Championships to be held in the Jackson area. USTA League is just around the corner. Open registration will begin January 1 with team entry deadline January 26. Play will begin for 50 and over February 14 and for 18s and 40s the week of February 15. For all questions, contact local league coordinator, Lesley Mosby at jacksontennisleagues@gmail.com. USTA Mississippi took their Sport Court Trailer to the state championships. Players and captains were encouraged to stop by the “Tailgate Trailer” and receive a thank you gift from Geoff Norton, Mississippi Tennis service rep. for USTA Southern. During the National USTA Community “This was our inaugural ‘Roadshow Trip’ Development Workshop in Atlanta, Tennis with the trailer and it was a huge success,” Foundation president Dennis Miller and tennis great Mary Curillo stopped for a quick picture.

Avid tennis player and volunteer Jim Greene and Geoff Norton stand by as players enjoy their free thank you gift.

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Posing by the MTA Tailgate Trailer are Ashley Freeman and Jacqueline Burdette

MTA Tailgate Trailer

Vanita Mattix won the case of Dunlop tennis balls.

qbkkfp ^as^kq^db The 2014 Southern Combo Doubles Mississippi State Championship was held in the Jackson area. Close to 1,500 tennis players from across the state participated in the four-day championship. From the Northside, nine teams won their division.

Bryan Liles was the captain for the 9.5 Men 18s and over team (from left, back) Bryan Liles, Tom Julian, Mitchell de Jong, Willis Usry; (front) Justyn Schelver, Christian Branning, Roddric Bell, Travis Ezelle. Not pictured: Michael Ward, Jason Box, Andrew Day, James Turnbull.

Brain Tolley was the captain for the 7.5 Men’s 40 and over team (from left) Bruce Black, Brad Castle, Joey Diaz, Tommy Taylor, Ray Sears and Lee Young.

Cindy Hannon was the captain for the 8.5 Women’s 40 and over team (from left, back) Abba Mapp, Christie Bennett, Malesta Purvis, Debra Byrne; (front) Gayla Elliott, Christie Holmes, Libby Jones, Cindy Hanno.

Louis Saddler was the captain for the 8.5 Men’s 40 and over team (from left, back) John Adams, Roddric Bell, Louis Saddler, Dennis Butler, Darryl Pieroni; (front) Keith Hudson, Michael Batol, Bruce Black, Tim Davis, Ken Hall Barnett, Keneth Conerly.

Olivia McCay was the captain for the 7.5 Women’s 18 and over team (from left, back) Laura Carman, Heather Crawford, Abba Mapp, Leah Warren, Alysia Buckley; (front) Kimberly Yates, Olivia McCay, Shannon Pool, Julie Jackson.

Jeffrey Rickels, Alex Boyd, Brent Clark; (front) Alan McCormick, Stephen Bowers, Michael Robinson, Ray Sears

Roberlyn Searcy, Elvie Willis, Anna Dobbs; (front) Donna Blount, Jean Swan, Faye Jefferson, Barbara Jordahl

Joanna Triplett, Lisa Jeffcoat, Malesta Purvis, Emily Speer; (front) Christie Holmes, Sarah Sprayberry, Brooke Shelton

Sabrina Woodward, Amanda Vizier, Haley Claxton, Rachel Munoz; (front) Misty Marie Stricklin, Jaime Kennedy, Tara Baugh, Hayley Kathleen Barber, Jaime Eubanks

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TUXES

For A Reason BY

T O M

R A M S E Y

Vicksburg knew how to throw a cocktail party. It was a skill ingrained in the culture as a whole, and sadly it is dying off with my parents’ generation. But we can get it back. It will just take a little effort and a willingness to dress the part. But that should be part of the fun.

TOM RAMSEY

he stairwell in my childhood home led up to the second floor of the old house on Glenwood Circle. There was a spot where my sister and I could hide in the curve of the winder treads and peek, unnoticed, into the living room. From this vantage point we watched countless cocktail parties. Ladies in candypastel cocktail dresses and men in tuxedos ebbed and flowed through the front door of the house and the side doors of the living room like a well-tailored tidal pool. The laughter was as intoxicating as the martinis and highballs and a thin, smoggy layer of cigarette smoke lingered just below the ceiling, shrouding the crystal chandelier like fog around a streetlight. The music was lively with the jovial vocals of Louis Prima and the sexy purrs of Eartha Kitt punctuating the conversations happening in every corner of the room. No Hollywood movie, no Broadway musical, no television drama could hold a candle to this scene. And this happened about once a month, twice during the fall and winter. It was the way my parents and their friends entertained each other. There were rules about how to dress, what to serve, when to start and finish and how to act, but the rules weren’t there to stifle, they were there to enhance. It’s kind of like writing poetry, when you can write in freeverse with no meter or rhyme scheme, the result can be

fantastic, but the true challenge of poetry lies in the ability to create beauty and emotion within the strict bounds of poetic rules. It’s why haiku is at once so simple, but so deep and beautiful. If the party was after six p.m., the gentlemen knew to wear tuxedos and the ladies to wear cocktail dresses. For a twist, a theme might be added, but the dress retained a sense of formality. One February evening, Mom and Dad hosted a “Chinese New Year” party and the ladies all wore silk dresses or kimonos and the men wore bow ties, vests and cummerbunds with Asian motifs. Bill Shappley even wore a black silk jacket with a mandarin collar. Where he found this in the pre-Internet age is still a mystery. No one minded dressing up. Quite to the contrary they enjoyed it. It was a way for them to transition from work to play. The suits and the sensible outfits were put away and the night took on more meaning with the dressing and the grooming. As if to say, “That was daytime, this is the night and the night is special.” Somewhere in the rush of time, we’ve lost this, and it’s sad. Work flows into happy-hour which flows into dinner which flows into after-dinner drinks which flows into going home. Gone is the anticipation, the break and the staging. At a rehearsal dinner today you are more likely to see the catering staff in a tuxedo than you are the groom-to-be. Why is it acceptable to be outdressed by the waiter? When did chinos and plaid shirts become de rigueur as after-six attire? If you agree with me and sincerely believe that it is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness, then bite the bullet and throw a “Black Tie” party this holiday season. You’ll find that when wearing the right attire, the conversations are more interesting, the drinks livelier and the food more delicious. Shine on you crazy diamonds, shine on.

RUMAKI Tom Ramsey is a chef, sommelier, restaurateur, writer and media personality living in Jackson. At his “day job” as chef and proprietor of La Finestra, he oversees all back-of-the house operations. He is featured on the premiere episode of “Guy’s Grocery Games” on the Food Network. A pilot for his own show, “Busman’s Holiday,” is currently in development. He is a widely published writer of recipes, fiction, essays, op-ed pieces and magazine articles. He and his wife Kitty have four children two cats and two kittens.

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INGREDIENTS 1/4 lb chicken livers, trimmed and rinsed 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon Madras curry powder 12 canned water chestnuts, drained and halved horizontally 8 bacon slices (1/2 pound), cut crosswise into thirds

DIRECTIONS Trim chicken livers and cut into quarters. In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, ginger, brown sugar and curry powder. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. Add livers to liquid mixture and refrigerate for 2 hours. Soak toothpicks in cold water while livers marinate. Preheat broiler and drain liquid from livers. Discard drained liquid. Place a bacon piece on a flat work service. Place a water chestnut piece in the center of the bacon. Top the water chestnut with liver. Wrap ends of bacon over liver and secure with toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Arrange wrapped pieces on a sheet pan and cook under the broiler until bacon is crispy, turning once (about 2-3 minutes per side). Serve hot.

PUMPKIN SEED SHRIMP INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. 16/20 count shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail-on) 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 Tbsp. fresh, grated, peeled ginger Olive oil 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (may substitute sunflower seeds) 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp. hot chili oil 1 Tbsp. soy sauce

DIRECTIONS In a large mixing bowl, season shrimp with salt, pepper, and ginger. Heat olive oil in a large sautĂŠ pan add enough shrimp to cover bottom of pan and cook for one/two minutes per side. Transfer to clean mixing bowl and repeat process until all shrimp are cooked. In a separate sautĂŠ pan, dry toast the pumpkin seeds until warm. Add toasted seeds, sesame oil, chili oil and soy sauce to the shrimp and toss well with tongs. Serve hot.

STRAWBERRIES WITH MOSCATO CREAM AGRODOLCE INGREDIENTS 1 pint sour cream 1 pint molasses 1/2 cup sweet Moscato wine 2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed thoroughly and chilled Powdered sugar DIRECTIONS In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, molasses and Moscato. Wisk until fully combined. Transfer to serving bowl. Dust strawberries with powdered sugar and serve cold.

SOUTHERN 75 COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 1/2 oz. Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka

1/4 oz. St. Germaine 4 oz. Dry Prosecco Lemon peel DIRECTIONS Combine Vodka and St. Germaine in a champagne flute. Top with Prosecco and garnish with lemon peel.

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FOODWISE

WHAT’S IMPORTANT AND GETTING BACK TO BASICS

text and photography by

marlana walters

nstead of moving forward in 2015, I am taking a step back, taking stock of what’s important and getting back to basics. I guess you could say I am retreating instead of making a resolution. For our family and The Everyday Gourmet, 2014 was an exciting year. However with all of the construction, moving and rush of the holidays – I think I have forgotten how to cook. I can honestly say that we have survived the “for better or worse” part of the year with the help of fast food and frozen dinners. Brides often tickle me when they register with The Everyday Gourmet, not because of their selection of dinnerware, but with the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) inferences to the fact that they do not cook – nor do they intend to start after they get married. Some young ladies state that they have not been taught to cook, while others say they have no desire to touch raw chicken and can’t stand the smell of onions. Bless their hearts and their husbands to-be, because that whole “till death do us part” could come earlier if all the local restaurants are closed. And what about the part “in sickness and in health”? Perhaps I should start reminding brides that inevitably, the strong, handsome groom she’s marrying will become an absolutely pitiful sight when he gets the flu or stomach bug. So, if they’re looking to give their husband an extra get-well boost, it might be a good idea to know how to cook chicken noodle soup without the help of Campbell’s. … According to Katie Wellness Mama, homemade broth is helpful to have on hand when anyone in the family gets sick as it can be a soothing and immune boosting drink during illness, even if the person doesn’t feel like eating. Speaking of condensed soup, I should probably also mention that cooking from scratch is less expensive than dining out for those “poorer rather than richer times” in new marriages. And it’s a good idea to know how to make some of the core components that are called for in many recipes. First, you will need a good stockpot. They are large, tall and narrow and I have heard some newlyweds say that they don’t have room for such a large pot in their tiny kitchens. In those instances, I suggest registering for a stockpot in a pretty color that can be displayed on the stovetop even when it is not in use. When it comes to stockpots, size matters - as the bulkiness of the vessel is critical to the function of the pot. The tall narrow sides keep the evaporation surface minimal, which conserves the liquid, and the height of the pot forces the liquid to bubble from the bottom of the vessel, which intensifies the flavors of the contents. I have found an eight to 12-quart stockpot to be the most useful size, but when in doubt I always suggest going bigger. I’ve heard some mothers joke that their daughters can’t boil water. Well, the good news about making a stock is that you don’t have to know how to boil water or do anything really fancy to transform plain ole water into an infused base that can be used to enhance the flavor in everything from casseroles to sauces. Some basics things to note when making stock: • Making stock is a good way to extract all of the flavor from meats and vegetables (especially the bones of chicken and beef or trimmings of vegetables that would normally be discarded) • Use cold water to extract the most flavor from the meats and vegetables • Do not add salt to stock • Do not use potatoes or starchy root vegetables in your stock, it will make the stock cloudy • Do not allow stock to boil when cooking, instead keep at a low simmer

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TAKING STOCK OF

Marlana Walters, Proprietor The Everyday Gourmet

• Do not cover stockpot when making a stock, cooking in an open pot allows the flavors to intensify These three basic stocks have distinct characteristics and unlimited uses. You can modify based on ingredients you have on hand and preferences. I also recommend using large ice cube trays to freeze fresh stock for later use in recipes. Note: One 2x2 inch frozen cube equals 1/4 cup.

BASIC CHICKEN STOCK

INGREDIENTS: 4 pounds mixed chicken wings and drumsticks 1 large onion, quartered 2 carrots, cut in half longways 3 stalks celery, cut into thirds 5 to 6 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled and cut in half crosswise 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 12 cups cold water

DIRECTIONS: Place the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, parsley, thyme, garlic, and seasonings in an 8 to 12-quart stockpot. Add 12 cups of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Continue to simmer, uncovered for 4 to 5 hours. Remove stockpot from heat and allow the stock to cool before straining. Strain the entire contents of the stockpot through a cheesecloth-lined colander and discard the solids. Chill stock in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours before scooping off the surface fat. Use stock immediately or transfer to airtight containers for freezing. Frozen stock should be used within 3 months.

BASIC BEEF STOCK INGREDIENTS: 3 to 4 pounds beef bones, with meat trimmings 4 cups water, or more to cover bones 1 large onion, quartered 2 carrots, cut in half longways 3 stalks celery, cut into thirds

FOODWISE 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled and cut in half crosswise 5 to 6 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley 5 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 8 cups cold water DIRECTIONS: Place the beef bones in stockpot with 4 cups of water (or more if necessary). Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 8 to 12 minutes and skim the scum that rises from the surface and discard. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic and spices to stockpot. Add 8 cups of water (or more if necessary so that the contents are covered by at least an inch or two of water). Bring the stock to a simmer again, skimming as necessary. Cook over low heat for 4 to 6 hours. Remove stockpot from heat and allow the stock to cool before straining. Strain the entire contents of the stockpot through a cheesecloth-lined colander and discard the solids. Chill stock in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours before scooping off the surface fat. Use stock immediately or transfer to airtight containers for freezing. Frozen stock should be used within 3 months.

BASIC VEGETABLE STOCK Unlike chicken and beef stock, you will want to chop vegetables finely to allow the maximum flavors to be infused in the stock. INGREDIENTS: 3 onions, chopped fine 4 carrots, chopped fine 4 celery stalks, chopped 1 large tomato, diced or handful of cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled and cut in half crosswise 5 to 6 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley 5 sprigs fresh thyme 2 handfuls button mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 8 cups water DIRECTIONS: In stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery and carrots. Cook, for 3 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally until vegetables soften. Add tomato, garlic, herbs, mushrooms, spices and water to stockpot and bring to a simmer. Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 hours. Remove stockpot from heat and allow the stock to cool before straining. Remove stockpot from heat, and strain stock through a fine sieve, pressing on vegetables to extract juices. Discard vegetables. Stock can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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THE WEDDING COUNTDOWN TO HELP YOU GET A BETTER understanding of how to plan a wedding and when you should be making certain decisions, here’s a timeline you can follow that should ensure your wedding goes off as smoothly as possible. TEN TO 12 MONTHS BEFORE

If you haven’t done it already, this is a good time to announce your engagement and introduce your respective families. Since most reception halls and churches have busy wedding schedules, it is also important to book both as early as possible, preferably at least a year in advance of your wedding day.

A month-to-month guide for planning your wedding

It’s a good idea to start putting together a guest list around this time and ask your parents whom they’d like to invite as well. Since your budget will determine just about every aspect of your wedding, sitting down and determining what you can spend, and developing a savings plan should be first and foremost.

SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE

This is the time when you want to start booking some services, such as a florist, caterer, a DJ or band, and a photographer. However, some of the more experienced DJs and bands, as well as photographers, might have their schedules booked a year in advance, so this might be something you’ll want to consider doing shortly after you get engaged and choose a date. This is a good time to inform any guests who will be traveling significant distances of the date of your wedding. The earlier your guests can book a flight, the less expensive that flight will be. This is a good time to order gowns for both the bride and bridesmaids, as some manufacturers require a few months to ship to bridal shops. You might want to ask someone such as your priest or rabbi to be the officiant of your wedding. And much like out-of-town guests will save travel dollars the earlier they learn of your wedding date, you will likely save money if you book your wedding trip around this time.

FOUR TO FIVE MONTHS BEFORE

This is a good time to decide on wedding invitations, of which there are many styles to choose from. Now is also the ideal time to start hunting for a wedding cake by sampling a number of different bakeries and their style of cakes before ultimately making a decision. Just to be sure, confirm that all of the bridesmaids have ordered their gowns and start looking for tuxedos for the groom and groomsmen. If you haven’t done so already, purchase your wedding rings and let any other people you’d like to participate in your wedding (ushers, readers during the ceremony) know of your intentions.

TWO TO THREE MONTHS BEFORE

Finalize your guest list and mail out your invitations. If your guest list includes a considerable number of people who are spread out geographically, mail the invitations as close to 12 weeks in advance as possible. This is also a good time to finalize your reception menu choices and find all your wedding accessories, such as the ring pillow, candles, etc. Also, since it is tradition to provide gifts for those in the wedding party as well as the parents of the bride and groom, this is a good time to decide on and purchase those gifts. Just to be safe, confirm that all groomsmen have ordered their tuxedos and finalize all transportation, both to and from the wedding, and to the airport for your honeymoon.

ONE TO TWO MONTHS BEFORE

Schedule the first bridal-gown fitting. Finalize the readings you’d prefer during the ceremony and mail them out to anyone who has agreed to do a reading.

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If your family prefers to host a small gathering for close family and friends after the wedding rehearsal, this is a good time to order any food or drinks you might want to serve that night or make a restaurant reservation.

THREE TO FOUR WEEKS BEFORE

Confirm your honeymoon arrangements and see if your wedding rings are ready. This is also when you should get your marriage license and check the guest list to see who has and hasn’t RSVP’d. For those who have yet to RSVP, you might want to contact them so you can get a closer idea of what the head count will be. You should also prepare and order your wedding program around this time.

ONE TO TWO WEEKS BEFORE

Get a final attendance count and submit it to the caterer as soon as you know it, while also providing a final seating chart. Pick up the wedding gown and tuxedo. Make sure the wedding party picks up their attire. Finalize your vows and confirm all wedding-day details such as transportation, photo schedules and addresses. Don’t forget to pack for your honeymoon!

THE DAY BEFORE

This is mainly when you rehearse for the ceremony and make any final confirmations you might have to make. Make sure to get a good night’s sleep so you’ll look good in all of your wedding-day photos.

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ENGAGEMENT RINGS WEDDINGS TODAY ARE far different from the ceremonies that took place 500 years ago, but there is one tradition that has stood the test of time - the exchange of wedding bands. For centuries men and women around the world have exchanged rings as a token of their love and a pledge of their fidelity.

DIFFERENT CULTURES MAY wear the ring on different fingers, but the practice is widespread. The early Hebrews wore the wedding ring on the index finger, and in India wedding bands are worn on the thumb. The ancient Greeks started the practice of wearing the ring on the third finger, believing it housed the “vein of love,” which ran directly to the heart. IF YOU’RE LIKE MOST COUPLES getting married today, you will probably mark your engagement with a diamond ring. No matter what style you choose, the diamond, with its lustrous sparkle and unmatched beauty, is considered the ultimate symbol of love and the most beloved of all the precious stones. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of being engaged and buy the first ring you fall in love with, but experts suggest that you take your time and comparison shop. If you’ve never bought fine jewelry before, you may be a little overwhelmed by what’s available. Don’t be bashful about asking a jeweler a lot of questions.

REMEMBER, THE MORE YOU KNOW, the better able you’ll be to make a more informed decision. Experts suggest that you establish a budget before you begin shopping. How much you spend, of course, is entirely up to you, but the general rule of thumb is that you shouldn’t spend more than two month’s salary. Some couples, of course, spend less, while others spend considerably more. Keep in mind that you will have a lot of other wedding expenses in the months ahead, so plan accordingly.

THE FOUR C’s THERE ARE FOUR FACTORS YOU SHOULD take into consideration when buying a diamond - the color, the cut, the clarity and the carat weight. Commonly referred to as the “Four C’s,” these are the main characteristics that determine a diamond’s quality and value. • COLOR REFERS TO the diamond’s natural color. A colorless diamond is considered the most

valuable because it reflects the most light. It is also the most expensive. Diamonds are measured on a color scale ranging from D, which is perfectly colorless, to Z. Stones in the Z range are called fancy, or colored diamonds, and are considered extremely valuable because of their rare color. They come in a range of colors that includes shades of pink, green, blue, yellow and brown. Before buying any diamond, be sure to look at it under an ultraviolet light to see if it glows. If it does, you may not want to purchase it. Diamonds with strong fluorescence can be worth up to 20 percent less than those without. If you’re concerned about quality, you may want to buy a diamond that is certified by the Gemological Association of America. The advantage of buying a diamond with GIA certification is that you don’t have to take the seller’s word for the quality of the diamond. GIA grading scales are the only ones regulated by the Federal Trade Commission.

• CUT, MORE THAN ANY CHARACTERISTIC, determines how sparkly and fiery your dia-

mond will be. A well-cut diamond will be proportioned so that the majority of light rays entering the stone will be directed back to the eye. Most modern diamonds are cut with 58 facets for maximum sparkle and brilliance. Although diamonds can be cut into a variety of shapes, the most popular shapes include the oval, marquise, emerald, pear, round and square. The round stone is by far the most popular choice among brides because it is the most sparkly and brilliant. Experts suggest that you avoid buying a diamond that is already in a setting. Trying to grade a diamond this way is very difficult and you may end up with a diamond that has more imperfections than you bargained for. It’s much better to buy a diamond loose and have it mounted in the setting you want.

• CLARITY REFERS TO THE presence or absence of flaws inside the stone. Flawless diamonds are

extremely rare - and extremely expensive. Most diamonds, when viewed under powerful magnification, will reveal minute flaws that are invisible to the naked eye. Flaws buried deep within a diamond are preferable to those at the surface or sides where the primary path of light may be intercepted.

• LAST, BUT NOT LEAST, is the carat, which refers to the weight of the diamond. Many people assume that the more carats, the more valuable the diamond, but this is not necessarily true. Of the Four C’s, carat is actually the least important. Although people may try to tell you that you shouldn’t buy anything less than a one-carat diamond, the reality is that the average diamond purchased in the United States is just slightly larger than one-third of a carat. 54

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Tips On Choosing The Perfect Ring

THE PERFECT FIT GUIDELINES FOR FINDING THE PERFECT GOWN.

1 2 3 4 Tips for selecting a 5 wedding gown

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KNOW WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OUT THERE.

Before you begin to shop, look through bridal magazines carefully. This will give you a chance to see what types of wedding gowns are available and what is being offered by different wedding dress designers.

BE SPECIFIC.

When you visit your bridal store, give the bridal consultant as much information as possible about your plans, your tastes and what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for to help her best understand your needs.

LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE.

In choosing your gown, focus more on the silhouette than on the small details. For example, make sure the neckline and waistline are flattering to you.

DO YOU FIT IN?

Ask yourself how your dress will look in the setting you choose. Will it be in a country club, a grand hotel, outside, indoors?

MATCH YOUR GOWN TO YOUR FIGURE.

Consider some of the following guidelines. If you are short, a natural waistline, high neckline and chapel train will probably look best. Avoid a very full skirt. If you are heavy, look to a princess-line style, with simple lines and lace with a small delicate pattern. Avoid heavy beading, puff sleeves and stiff fabrics. Tall women may consider a full skirt, cathedral train and a dropped waist.

LESS IS MORE.

COULD YOU DANCE ALL NIGHT?

Your gown should flatter, not compete with, you. Consider simple lines and understated ornamentation. Think about the total picture how you will look in your gown along with your headpiece, jewelry and flowers.

Plan for the reception as well as the ceremony when choosing your headpiece and train. Your comfort and ability to move around are important. A train can be designed to bustle so it no longer reaches the floor. If you plan to dance a lot at your reception, you may want to consider a gown with no train or with a detachable train.

COLORFUL ACCENTS THE SEASON, THE NUMBER OF ATTENDANTS, the location, size and personal preferences

of flowers will combine to determine the floral cost of a wedding. Ralph Null, professor of floral design at Mississippi State University, said the first consideration is the wedding date. Set the date when family and friends can most attend, when the people that make the wedding happen (minister, florist, photographer and caterer) are available, when the right place is available, and when the flowers the bride wants are in season.

AFTER THE DATE IS SET, Null said the bride and her parents should discuss a budget, including a specific flower allotment. Florists should be contacted three to four months in advance with a preliminary interview and discuss the expected budget. When the bride definitely decides on a florist, a deposit usually is requested to secure the date. Payment for the florist’s service usually is paid one to two weeks before the wedding. “Several ways to keep costs down include limiting the number of attendants, choosing a smaller location for the ceremony and selecting flowers in season,” Null said. “Almost any flower can be found somewhere at any time of the year, but they will cost extra when out of season.” Florists can incorporate flowers from the bride’s friends’ yards or flower beds with a labor charge for arranging the flowers. Florists also consider the color of the bridesmaids dresses and the style of the wedding when selecting flowers. “LOOK AT PICTURES of other weddings the florist has done to find a florist who can do the style

you want,” Null said. “Some florists are better at one style than another.” Because florists supply more than flowers, they should see each wedding as an opportunity to direct, and to provide ribbons, wedding equipment and gifts for attendants or assisting friends. Florists can serve as invaluable advisers for placement of corsages and boutonnieres and carriage of bouquets.

Picking the flowers and the florist

NULL CAUTIONED AGAINST using non-floral industry friends to assist with the flowers. Often these friends are involved in other aspects of the wedding and may not be able to fulfill all the needs, including enjoying the occasion. “People often see flowers as being expensive because they are one of the most visible parts of the wedding, but flowers are actually one of the least expensive proportions of the wedding costs,” Null said.

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BEAUTIFUL BRIDESMAIDS BRIDESMAIDS ARE GETTING a makeover. Big ruffles and bold colors are taking a

back seat to sleek, cocktail-style dresses in tony hues. This season, it’s all about figure-flattering ensembles that bridesmaids can wear long after the big day.

“WE ARE DEFINITELY SEEING a big surge in less traditional bridesmaids dresses,” said Catalina Maddox, vice president of a bridal company. “We are seeing a lot of what, in the past, was considered a cocktail look. The dresses are more fitted with deep plunging necklines and more revealing backs. Our bridesmaids are totally embracing the sexier, close-fitting look.

“RIGHT NOW, THE BRIDE’S average age is 27 years old. Her bridesmaids are savvier and more confident. They don’t want to look all the same,” Maddox said. “The new trend is toward expressing your individuality and being comfortable - and they want the option to wear the dress again. Wearability is a huge selling point. Bridesmaids are definitely looking for things they can wear after the wedding.”

THE TREND HAS HELPED launch cocktail dresses to new heights. Brides simply choose the color palette and let their bridesmaids select a look that is right for them.

Figure-flattering ensembles bridesmaids can wear again

SLEEK CHARMEUSE SHEATHS in body-hugging styles, draped and plunging necklines, back-baring styles and soft lines characterize the new look. Bold sashes and ribbons in satins and velvets are big, but most of the embellishment this season comes from the fabric. “SASHES AND RIBBONS ARE still happening. Sashes are getting wider, and embellished belts and ribbons will be big into fall. But overall, the dresses are less embellished,” Maddox said. “In terms of adding glitz and glamour, that will be done with jewelry and shoes.

“JUST BECAUSE THE DRESSES are less embellished, that doesn’t mean it’s boring. The beauty in the garments now is in the work, in the sheering, ruching and tucking. It’s all in the tailoring of the dress. It’s about taking the fabric and working with it and creating something.” AZALEA PINK, DEEP CORAL, canary yellow - the colors for summer are bold and

bright, but neutrals are still playing a big part, too. In terms of color, next fall is going to be an absolutely beautiful season. The whole blue-green family is going to be huge, anchored by champagne and silver and gold, especially in accessories. Gold is in again in terms of handbags, shoes and jewelry.

“WHAT’S HOT RIGHT NOW are the brighter colors and the neutrals. Those colors are just on fire. Turquoise is one of the top colors. We cannot keep it in stock,” Maddox said. “We’re also seeing a lot of champagne due to bridal gowns moving away from white into taupe, mocha and ivory. “AS LONG AS THE BRIDESMAIDS choose the right color, they can choose whatever

style they want. They can find the individual style that works best for them, and bridesmaids are definitely showing an appetite for more body-shaping, revealing looks.”

THE MOVE TOWARD cocktail dresses doesn’t mean that traditional ball gowns have fallen out of favor, though. From the sleek, sexy downtown look to grand ball gowns fit for a Southern belle, dresses this season run the gamut.

“IT’S TWO EXTREMES. That’s what the customer is gravitating toward,” Maddox said. “Right now there are no rules. The dresses are going from the supersexy look to the short, swept away look to superbig ball gowns. The biggest news in bridesmaids is that the rules of the past are pretty much gone.”

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SAY CHEESE THERE’S A DIAMOND on your

finger, and a wedding date circled on your calendar. Months of planning will be spent preparing for the ceremony and reception. So who should you choose to photograph one of the most special days of your life?

1. RULE NUMBER ONE

Finding the right photographer

Resist the urge to let the family shutterbug handle the wedding photography, says Robert Jordan, coordinator of media graphics and photography at the University of Mississippi. There is no substitute for a professional photographer. And the search should be on as soon as possible, since many photographers are in high demand and may book weddings as much as a year in advance. Jordan, who has been behind a camera for 16 years, offers the following tips for deciding on a photographer:

2. SEARCHING FOR THE BEST

Newspaper advertisements are extremely helpful, but your best bet is to ask newly wedded friends and relatives. They can not only relay helpful information that is fresh in their minds, but also show you their photo albums.

3. SHOPPING AROUND

4. JUDGING THE PRODUCT

Don’t sign with the first photographer you meet. When you make appointments, make it clear that you are coming to see samples of the photographer’s work and to get prices. Don’t make any decisions or sign any contracts until you are finished meeting and questioning. “It would be wise to visit with at least three photographers before signing a contract,” Jordan says.

In determining the quality of the photographer’s work, it is often best to look at the candid photos, since most posed shots all look alike. “The candid pictures show how well the photographer is able to think on his feet. Look for photos that are in sharp focus and capture the mood of the wedding.”

5. PUTTING IT IN WRITING

Once you select a photographer, sign a contract. Make certain it spells out all wedding details, including date, time and location of the ceremony and reception. The contract should include the choice for the wedding album cover, and size and number of prints to be included. The date the proofs will be available to view and the date for the album to be completed should be included. Be prepared to pay onethird to one-half of the balance outlined in the contract as a deposit.

6. AVOIDING CONFLICTS

You and your photographer should understand the church’s rules regarding flash photography and photos made during the ceremony. If you think friends or relatives will take photos, make sure it is OK with the photographer you’ve hired. Meet with the photographer a week before the wedding to go over the wedding day schedule. j a n u a r y

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TUXEDO STYLE THOUGH THE BULK OF wedding-day attention typically is focused on

what the bride is wearing, bridegrooms also have important choices to make when it comes to formal attire. And just like brides have many different gown styles from which to choose, so do bridegrooms when it comes to their tuxedos. While a bridegroom’s wardrobe decision usually doesn’t involve as much forethought or time as his bride’s, he should keep in mind several factors before choosing a tuxedo. The time of day the wedding takes place and the formality of the event dictate the style of the tuxedo itself.

FOR INSTANCE, if the event is going to be ultraformal - black tie - then a traditional tuxedo complete with vest and bow tie is the appropriate choice. Bridegrooms going this route can also choose to add a top hat and gloves as accessories. However, at less formal weddings - such as on the beach or at a park - this would not be the best option.

TO HELP YOU MAKE the right decision, here is a list of tuxedo terminology that should help you make a more educated choice. • SINGLE-BREASTED. Any man who has ever put on a suit, be it a tux or a

business suit, likely knows that single-breasted means a suit with a single row of buttons down the middle. This has become the more popular choice of late and is appropriate for men of all body types. Single-breasted suits come in many styles, however you can order a single-breasted tuxedo with one or two buttons depending on the bridegroom’s height (taller bridegrooms usually prefer two buttons, while shorter bridegrooms like one button). Bridegrooms can also order three- or four-button tuxedos. These are generally good for men who are particularly tall or thin; larger men should avoid the three- or four-button tuxedo.

• DOUBLE-BREASTED. The double-breasted tuxedo is one with two rows of buttons side by side. Double-breasted suits tend to hide girth and appear more comfortable. • CUTAWAY TUXEDO. These go well with men of all statures. Cutaway

refers to the front edges of the coat sloping diagonally from the waist and forming tails in the back. These are the most appropriate option for daytime weddings.

• TAILS. Tails are mainly reserved for ultraformal and traditional weddings.

Featuring a severe break between front and back, tails should be avoided by shorter or stockier bridegrooms.

• HIGH OR LOW VEST. High vests are typically good for taller men with longer torsos, as they extend up the torso higher than a regular vest and go well with a high-button coat. Low vests are more appropriate for most men and can be worn by men of all body types.

• PEAKED LAPEL. An extension of the coat collar. The peaked lapel is often a good choice for a shorter bridegroom, as it typically makes the body appear longer and leaner.

• SHAWL COLLAR. Unlike a traditional collar, shawl collars do not come to a point, making this a difficult choice to make depending on body type. In general, a wider bridegroom will want to stick with a wider shawl collar, as a thin collar will look out of proportion. Similarly, a more svelte bridegroom should stick with a thinner collar, as a wider one will have the wrong effect. • MANDARIN OR BANDED COLLAR. This is the collar type that

appears to not be a collar at all, as it just wraps around the neck without any protruding points and is never worn with a necktie. It’s a casual, nontraditional look that is still very attractive. For bridegrooms with short or thick necks, this style should definitely be avoided, as it will appear as though you are bursting out of the top of your shirt. A more slender bridegroom, though, can wear a mandarin collar.

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Formal suits offer bridegrooms variety of choices

WEDDING WISH LIST IF WEDDING BELLS are in your future - bag the hints, nix the subtle suggestions and forget the innuendo. With gifts, there’s no need to be coy. Instead, cut right to the chase in getting what you want through the bridal registry.

YOU WON’T RAISE any eyebrows or offend any etiquette experts by listing the objects of your affection - right down to nitty-gritty details such as size, color and quantity. In fact, you’ll make the task of finding a wedding present much easier for your guests. By registering at certain stores, you’re helping them locate the right places to shop. They can either visit in person or order by telephone. A WISH LIST at each location drawn up by you and your fiance lets everyone in on the things

you want and eliminates those sure to be returned or exchanged. Since each store keeps track - either through a computerized listing or on paper - of the gifts that have been selected, it’s easy for guests to see what choices still are in the running.

FOR DECADES, COUPLES have registered at traditional spots for traditional gifts. Department stores and small shops specializing in items for the home are prime places to find formal and casual dinnerware, cutlery, sterling and stainless flatware, crystal, kitchen ware, small appliances, and linens for bath, bed, kitchen and dining. Espresso machines, bath sheets, juicers, blenders, food steamers, wide-mouth toasters, monogrammed terry cloth robes, duvets, irons with automatic shut-off and hand vacuums are just a few of the hottest gifts for the home front. THERE ALSO ARE many less traditional options to consider. In many cases, today’s couples

wed after they’ve established a home or marry for the second time around. Thus, they often already have all the pots, pans and plates they need. Instead, they’re registering for the gifts they really desire at some unconventional spots.

POSSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Specialty food shops, where guests can shop for pizza stones, upscale cookware, Mexican ceramics, pasta machines and other specialty equipment for the kitchen, food baskets, gourmet ingredients, cookbooks and wines. • Antique boutiques, where you’ll find vintage dinnerware, silverware and one-of-a-kind collectibles. • Camera departments that list frames, cameras, photo albums and specific pieces of equipment. • Museum gift shops, where your wish list might include art books, prints and reproductions of beloved objets d’art. In fact, with so many options, it seems a couple hardly can go wrong no matter where or for what they register.

NARROWING THE FIELD of possibilities easily could present the greatest challenge. Tips that will make your selection of registry choices easier include the following: • Do your homework. Think it over and talk it over before heading to the registry counter. Consider, for instance, how and how often you’ll entertain, how you’ll spend your spare time, and how you hope to decorate your new home. Browse through the pages of bridal magazines, window shop and walk down the aisles of your favorite stores to get an idea of what’s out there and what you want. The registry lists located in most bridal magazines and books also can help you organize your wedding wish list. • Take him along. Once upon a time, the bridal registry was a duty that was hers and hers alone. But today, the trend toward shared household responsibilities has motivated more bridegrooms to get in on the act. Encourage yours to follow suit. At the very least, get his stamp of approval on your selections before everything is finalized. • Get good advice. When you’re ready to register, call and make an appointment with the registry consultant, who can lend a guiding hand as you wade through myriad patterns, colors and quantities. He or she will help you cover a wide price range with your selections so every guest can find a suitable gift. WEDDING EXPERTS SAY it’s best to register at least several months before the wedding. Since you’ve a lot of ground to cover, don’t try to complete the task in a rushed afternoon.

ANOTHER SMART MOVE. Take pains to ensure you don’t register for the same item at several different stores. Since each store will only keep track of purchases applying to the registry there, you’ll wind up making the calls and doing the counting for an accurate tally.

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Registering a wish list makes it easy to get what you want

WHO PAYS FOR WHAT Guide to who pays for what wedding services THE BRIDE OR HER FAMILY — Invitations, announcements and enclosure cards — Wedding dress, veil, accessories and trousseau — Bouquets for attendants — Flowers for the ceremony and reception — Engagement and wedding photographs — Rental fee for facilities — Fees for musicians — Transportation for bridal party — Reception, including food, beverages, music, decorations, services — Bridegroom’s wedding ring — Wedding gift for the bridegroom — Gifts for bride’s attendants — Lodging for out-of-town bridesmaids

THE GROOM OR HIS FAMILY — Bride’s engagement and wedding rings — Marriage license — Minister’s fee — Bride’s flowers, including going-away corsage and bouquet — Boutonnieres for the men of the wedding party — Corsages for mothers — Wedding trip expenses — Wedding gift for the bride — Gifts for his attendants — Lodging for out-of-town groomsmen and ushers

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Brittan Elizabeth Winford & Adam Marshall Herrington WEDDINGS

MAY 24, 2014

AT THE HOME AND FARM OF THE BRIDE’S GRANDPARENTS, STAN AND JEAN WINFORD VAUGHAN, MISSISSIPPI

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Marshall Herrington

rittan Elizabeth Winford and Adam Marshall Herrington were united in marriage May 24 at 6 p.m. at the home and farm of her grandparents, Stan and Jean Winford of Vaughan. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Winford of Ridgeland. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Winford, and Harriet Sulcer and the late Lou Sulcer. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Herrington of Laurel. He is the grandson of Dorothy Herrington and the late Sonny Herrington, and Mr. and Mrs. James Talmadge Adams. Officiating the ceremony was the Rev. Steven Smith. Nuptial music was presented by Jennifer Smith and Josh McCaffrey. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a designer gown of ivory lace with a sweetheart neckline, delicate sleeves and a dramatic key hole back. Her hair was adorned with wildflowers that matched her bouquet. She carried a bouquet of a mixture of pastel roses, lambs ears, and wildflowers tied with lace that matched her dress. Maid of honor was Aiden Christine Winford, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Leslie Anne Aker, Katie Alexander, Maribeth Barfield, Allison Boyd, Leigh Dexter Morson, Anna Reid and Jennifer Reid. They wore lace sundresses of various styles in crème, and carried smaller unique versions of the bride’s bouquet. The bride’s proxy was Brinley Harris, cousin of the bride. Maleah Harris and Olivia Winford, cousins of the bride, were attendants. Flower girls were Addison Sulcer, cousin of the bride, and Emma Blanco. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Austin Herrington, brother of the bridegroom; Garner Bell, Robbie Jefcoat, Sawyer Smith and Seth Steelman. Ringbearers were Dylan and Tristan Sulcer, cousins of the bride. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception on the family grounds. A bridesmaids luncheon was held at Mint the day before the wedding. Hostesses were friends of the mother of the bride. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents honored the couple with a rehearsal dinner at the Old Capitol Inn. Following a wedding trip to the Dominican Republic, the couple is at home in Ridgeland.

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Julia Morgan Stone & Gregory Wells Sandifer

WEDDINGS

MAY 31, 2014

THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Mrs. Gregory Wells Sandifer

Julia Morgan Stone and Gregory Wells Sandifer were united in marriage May 31, at 7 p.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew. The candlelight ceremony was officiated by the Very Rev. Edward F. O’Connor and the Rev. Gregory Francis Plata, OFM. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Reuben Harper Stone Sr. of Jackson. She is the granddaughter of the late Louis Sanford Crumbley Sr. and Mrs. Crumbley of Laurel, and the late Richard Morgan Stone Sr. of Hattiesburg, and Betty Jane Harper Stone of Nashville. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Joseph William McDowell of Ridgeland, and Dr. Fred Monroe Sandifer III of Natchez, La. He is the grandson of the late Phillip Anthony Carnaggio and Mrs. Carnaggio, and the late Dr. and Mrs. Fred Monroe Sandifer Jr., all of Greenwood. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a personal designer gown of satin and lace. Beaded reembroidered Alencon lace fashioned the strapless sweetheart neckline and encrusted around the natural waistline was a belt of diamond crystals, pearls, and tiny silk petals from which fell the skirt sweeping into a cathedral train, hand appliqued with bouquets of beaded Alencon and ending in a deep border of lace. She wore a cathedral veil of illusion cascading into a lace border matching that on her bridal gown. The bride’s jewelry included a set of platinum pearl and diamond earrings, borrowed from the bride’s aunt, and a diamond and platinum bracelet that belonged to the bride’s late great-grandmother. Her hand-tied bouquet of white peonies, garden roses and lilac was wrapped in ivory silk ribbon and accompanied by an antique lace handkerchief which was a gift from a friend of the bride. Maid of honor was Anne Elizabeth Eastland Vickery. Bridesmaids were Lindsey Gray Bradley, Shannon Therese Buell, Morgan McGraw Chaney, Laura Jane Cole, Caroline Wesley Cowan, Sarah Elizabeth Ford, Heather Elizabeth Horner, Mary Blair Johnson, Katherine Carroll Lewis, Julia Jemison Matthews, Lillian Ann Mayfield, Grace Brooks Pearson and Tara Hallie Tighe. They wore champagne chiffon gowns featuring a strapless sweetheart neckline. Their hand-tied bouquets featured blush peonies and garden roses tied with ivory silk ribbon. Honorary bridesmaids were Clara Frances Cannon, Annie Clara Dow, Mildred Emily Monsour, Laura Catherine Permenter and Sarah Neal Secrest. Flower girl was Sarah Elizabeth Stone, cousin of the bride. She wore a handmade French hand sewn dress of ivory batiste and lace, which the bride wore at the wedding festivities of the flower girl’s parents. Phillip Anthony Sandifer, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Groomsmen were Hamilton Moss Brown, Jonathan Tyler Cannon, Corbin Peterson Cox, Mark Bolling Crumpton Jr., Peyton Alexander Charles Ellis, Frank Ryan Geary, James Randall Jefferson Jr., Robert Kilpatrick Lampton, Scott Michael Lause, Frederick Cochrane Nix, William Hunter Pridgen, Derek Dyre Soldevila, Reuben Harper Stone Jr., Carl Stewart Thach, and William McPherson Ware. Ushers were William Calvin Brunson III, Walt Thompson Davis, Charles Palmer Threadgill, and Caleb Payne Whites. Ring bearer was Isaac Kilgore Stone, cousin of the bride. Scripture readers were Leslie Johns Ray and Claire Douglas Sims. Music was performed by Rob Robertson, organist; Thomas Lowe and Jocelyn Zhu, violinists; Ty Maisel, viola; and Janette Sudderth, cello. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the home of the bride. Guests were welcomed to the reception through the front door of the bride’s home adorned with orchids. Guests were greeted with champagne and wine at the door and invited through the entrance hall to enter the clear top wedding tent and enjoyed the sounds of the Compositionz. Guests enjoyed a buffet including favorite foods of the couple, a special table complete with Ole Miss tailgating foods, a sushi station, and a late night snack table. The bride’s cake was a multi-tiered ivory creation adorned with various sizes of spun sugar roses and sitting on top of a fresh floral runner accenting the base of the cake. The chocolate and tiramisu bridegroom’s cake was an intricate replica of “The Grove” at Ole Miss and included tents, fans and grove memorabilia, complete with the bride and groom under the Walk of Champions. On the day before the wedding, the bride was honored with a bridal luncheon in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Tim Cannon. Other wedding festivities included a welcome party held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. George May, and a groomsmen’s crawfish boil in the home Mr. Cory and Dr. Sarah Langston. The couple was honored with a wedding day brunch in the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Farrish. The bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Capital City Club, which was attended by the bridal party and family and friends. Following the wedding, the couple enjoyed a trip to Playa Mujeres. The couple now lives in Jackson. j a n u a r y

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ENGAGEMENTS

Amie Gray Marchetti & Tyler Lewis Blocker FEBRUARY 7, 2015

TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Amie Gray Marchetti, Tyler Lewis Blocker

r. and Mrs. John Emmett Marchetti of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Amie Gray Marchetti, to Tyler Lewis Blocker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nason Blocker of Carthage. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray Marchetti of Jackson, Mrs. Sam Crawford Lloyd and the late Mr. Lloyd of Greenville. Miss Marchetti is a 2007 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School and a 2011 graduate of Mississippi State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations and journalism. At State, she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. Miss Marchetti is the executive administrator for the Madison County Foundation. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Violet Ward Blocker DeMarco, the late Clarence Dale Blocker, Mrs. Homer Showalter Arthur Jr. and the late Mr. Arthur of Carthage. Blocker is a 2003 graduate of Carthage High School. He attended Mississippi State University where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. Blocker is a 2008 graduate of the Mississippi University for Women where he earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing. He is a 2013 graduate of Union University where he received a master’s in nurse anesthesia. Blocker is a nurse anesthetist at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. The couple will exchange vows February 7 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Jackson.

Allison Joy Wells & Stewart Fallot Lamb JANUARY 24, 2015

ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH • MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

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r. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Evans and Jeffrey Paul Wells announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Joy Wells, to Stewart Fallot Lamb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Fallot Lamb of Jackson. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Judge and Mrs. Buford Ellsworth Wells of Memphis, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edward Nuckolls and the late Gloria Brown Nuckolls of Meridian. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Franklin Lamb of Daphne, Ala., and Mrs. Nevis Guy and the late Aubrey Earl Guy Jr. of Memphis. Miss Wells was graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in 2007. A 2011 graduate of the University of Mississippi, Miss Wells earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. At Ole Miss, she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority and named “Who’s Who Among College Students.” She lives in Ridgeland and teaches language arts for the Madison County School District. Lamb is a 2007 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. He was graduated in 2012 from the University of Mississippi with a master’s degree in accounting. At Ole Miss, he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and served the Associated Student Body as chairman of appropriations. Upon graduation, he practiced public accounting in the greater Memphis area providing assurance services. Lamb continues to live in Memphis, where he is associated with Robert Half as a director of client services. The couple will exchange vows the evening of January 24 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Memphis.

Lynita Rae Mullis & Michael Carithers O’Keefe

ENGAGEMENTS

JANUARY 24, 2015

CATHEDRAL OF THE INCARNATION • NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Lynita Rae Mullis, Michael Carithers O’Keefe

r. and Mrs. James Bartlett Mullis III of Coral Gables, Fla., and Eunice Ann Trew Mullis of Charlotte, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynita Rae Mullis, to Michael Carithers O’Keefe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Engelbrecht Hauberg Jr. and Kenneth Michael O’Keefe, all of Jackson. Miss Mullis is the granddaughter of James Bartlett Mullis II of Cincinnati, the late Mr. and Mrs. William Engle Taber of Philadelphia, Pa., and the late Viola Pearl Trew of Monroe. O’Keefe is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Kinchen Hilliary O’Keefe Sr. of Clarksdale, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude Estees Carithers Jr. of Meridian. Miss Mullis, known as Nini, is a 1999 graduate of R.H. Watkins High School in Laurel where she was involved in speech and debate and show choir. She is a 2004 graduate of Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations. At State, she was active as a Road Runner student recruiter. She is an events manager at Healthways Inc. in Nashville. She is a member of the Junior League of Nashville, the Nashville Junior Chamber of Commerce, and is a volunteer at the Safe Haven Family Shelter. She was a finalist for Nashville Emerging Leaders and is active in religious education at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. O’Keefe is a 1999 graduate of Jackson Academy where he was active in cross country and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended Southern Methodist University and is a 2003 graduate of Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems. He is also a graduate of the North Carolina Outward Bound School. He is a technical director with Edo Interactive, a software startup in Nashville, and is on assignment in London, England. The couple will exchange vows on January 24 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville.

Sarah Hanna Qarqish & Morgan Berry Welch FEBRUARY 21, 2015

THE CHIMNEYS • GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI

andy Hanna Adkins of Ocean Springs and Sam Tahsin Qarqish of Brandon announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Hanna Qarqish, to Morgan Berry Welch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Dow Welch of Madison. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Clifton Hanna of Houston, Miss., and Mrs. Tahsin Qarqish and the late Mr. Qarqish of Nablus, Palestine. Miss Qarqish is a graduate of Brandon High School and a 2013 graduate of Mississippi State University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in drawing and graphic design. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Leavell Berry of Leland, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Dow Welch of Starkville. Welch is a graduate of Madison Central High School and a 2013 graduate of Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in sculpture and a minor in architectural studies. The couple are owners of The HannaBerry Workshop: Fine Art and Furniture. They currently have an art show, Qarqish +Welch: Art as Form…Art as Function, at the OhrO’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi. The couple will exchange vows February 21 at The Chimneys in Gulfport. Sarah Hanna Qarqish j a n u a r y

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PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS

Lambert Miles Lane Jr. and Lane Wilson engagement party

Brad and Emily Laney, Miles Lane, Lane Wilson, Meagan and Brad Eure

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An engagement celebration honoring Lambert Miles Lane Jr. and Lane Wilson was held recently in the Madison home of Susan Laney. Co-hosts and hostesses were Dennis and Carol Craig, Mark and Carolyn Wakefield, Tom and Collette Christian, David and Cindy Hutchison, Joe and Debbie McCaskill, Frank and Fern Fillingham, Jacob and Mercedes Christian, Jan Carter, Janice Kemp, Dub and Joni Duperier, Stephen and Kathryn Edwards, Randy

Bill Wilson, Brad Laney, Lambert Lane

and Kathy Eure, Marsha Spencer, Rick and Kay Carlton, Mark and Sheryl Escude, Si and Melissa Bondurant, Soc and Lexanne Guffin, Susan Tsmortos, Hardy and Terre Harris, and Tommy and Susan Weems. Parents of the couple are Amy and Lambert Lane of Jackson, and Bill and Leslie Wilson of Beaumont, Texas. The couple was married November 1.

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Joseph McCaskill, Miles Lane

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Emily Lewis, Miles Lane, Lane Wilson, Paul Lewis, Amy Lane

Jacob Christian, Miles Lane, Lane Wilson, Emily and Brad Laney, Cory and Stacey Carter

Tim Williams, Ann King, Trish Williams

Bryan Eure, Amy Lane, Lane and Leslie Wilson

Lambert and Amy Lane, Susan Laney, Bill and Leslie Wilson

Amy Lane, Ann King, Michael and Emily Corkern

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EVENTS HOLIDAY POTPOURRI 2014 marked the 40th anniversary of Holiday Potpourri, an annual fund-raiser led by the families of First Presbyterian Day School, held recently in the home of Guy and Lana Boyll. This year, monies raised will be used to renovate the playground and play yard. Shown are scenes from the event.

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Camille Griffith, Michelle Jennings, Shunika Stallworth

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Ashley and Gabe Baldwin

Millie Clanton, Alice Lusk

Risa Moriarity, Whitney Andress

HOLIDAY POTPOURRI

David and Amy Turner

Nancy Barland, Mandy Penny, Lindsay Adams

Susan McCain, Ruth McMillin, Sandra Gobbel

Doug, Clare, Thomas and Hayes Dale

Martha Jean White, Yvonne Kein

Kitty and Kate Bryant

Michelle Hawkins, Karma Williams, Terri Hederman

Rhonda Baird, Ora Reed

Candy Spurzem, Catherine McCarty

Ashley Baldwin, Mamie Hollingsworth, Marla Speed

Martha Frye, April Tilley

Betty Bridell, Debra Smith j a n u a r y

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EVENTS NEW STAGE “ALL THE WAY” RECEPTION A reception was held in the home of Reed and Caroline Hogan for the New Stage play, “All the Way,” a Tony award-winning play about Lyndon Baines Johnson. Shown are scenes from the reception.

Stuart Rockoff, Katie Blount, Trey Porter

Brian and Nicole Bradshaw

Susan Rockoff, Jacqueline Berry, Stephenie Morrisey

Bill McCarty, Mariann Wynn, Maggie Fortier, Elise and William Winter, Leila and Billy Wynn

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Julius Ridgway, Reed Hogan

Betty Wong, Stacey Gains, Tasha Rowe

Bill Osborne, Patti Carr Black, Betty Smithson, Barbara Austin, Francine Reynolds

Sherry Vance Allen, George Allen

Sarah Jane Alston, Robert Gibbs

Virgi Lindsay, Beth Orlanski, Chuck Lindsay

Fred Banks, Sid Davis

Reed and Caroline Hogan, Jim Child, Fred Banks

Lauren Kalka, Betty Wong

Pat Krakos, Ronnie Musgrove, Alex Alson

Tammy Brown, Kane Ditto, Garry Brown

Sibyl Child, Julius Ridgway, Sherry Boyer

Modena Martin, Betty Smithson

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EVENTS HABITAT GOLF The 23rd Howard Wilson Memorial Golf Classic was held recently at Lake Caroline Golf Club. The tournament is held annually to benefit Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area. Shown are scenes from the tournament.

Cindy and Dennis Griffin, Chris Means, Jack Haynie

Beth Hodges, Anne Daly

Leigh Pace, Don Holder, Larry Ratzlaff, Greg Barnes

Habitat officials and Wilson family members: (from left) Johnny Ray, Cindy Griffin, Taylor and Phil Wilson, Billy and Joy Wilson McCool, Kathy Wilson and Lee Phillips, Alan and Karen Wilson, Larry Ratzlaff

University Center Kiwanis Club members Mark Hodges, George Shirley, Tommy Norwood, Chris Graham, Stan Patrick

Scott Parenteau, Peter Keith, Trevis Banks

Wesley Stringer, Michael Collins

First place team members (from left) Josh Oller, Tom Wallace, Johnny Ray, Bob Drinkwater

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EVENTS GIRL SCOUTS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi honored its Women of Distinction recently at the Hilton Hotel. This event helps fund programming for Girl Scouts in the metro Jackson area. Honorees included Beth Kellogg, Dr. Beverly Wade Hogan, Holly Lange, Leigh Reeves, Charlotte Harness Seals, and Trish Windham. Shown are scenes from the event. Stewart and Beth Kellogg, Karen Morris

Christy Bridges, Ruth Cummins

Janice Brown, Melanie Morgan, Ashlee Reid

Dea Bowling, Melanie Hataway, Heidi Noel

Bill and Gretchen Cook, Abby and Daniel Browne

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Trish Windham, Sallie Kaufmann

Paula Stewart, Todd Reeves

Angela Herzog, Tom Wofford

Marshand and Shea Crisler

LaShaunda Rene, Edna Harris

Rod and Helen Carney, Sherry and Jay Chance

Amy and Matt Forsyth, Stuart Kellogg

Necole Johnson, Madison, Cantrell and Elizabeth Keyes

Mandy Shumaker, Karen McCarty, Georgia Spencer

Carrie and Kevin Partridge, Sherrie and Wes Holsapple

Kenneth Johnson, Calvin Seals, Daisy and Kermit Harness

Lori Quarles, Rochelle Hicks, Gretchen Gentry

Holly and Allen Lange

Tracy Wofford, Carolyn Boteler, Pam Britt, Angela Herzog, Becky Traweek j a n u a r y

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EVENTS LOUNGE ART SHOW Lounge Interiors and Arts hosted an art show featuring local artists BJ Weeks and Suzanne Guild. A portion of all sales were donated to the American Cancer Society in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Weeks is a selftaught artist who gets inspiration from her vivid memories of growing up on the Gulf Coast. Guild, a local artist, layers her paintings to engage the viewer with the relationship between light and shadow. Winning a national art contest for the American Society of Hand Therapists gave her international exposure with her work distributed in eight countries. Shown are scenes from the show.

Elizabeth Curtis, Matthew Hall

Ann Kavanaugh, Oren Mitchener, Haley Bianchini

Kimberly Hooker, Suzanne Guild, Shannon Smith

Theresa Anderson, Darnell Dye, Suzanne Guild, Natalie Adkins, Shannon Smith

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Jake Walker, Haley Bianchini

EVENTS CHAINE DE ROTISSEURS The Mississippi Chapter of the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs held its recent gathering at Anjou. The chapter meets quarterly at local restaurants to try new dishes and to fellowship with fellow members. The Chaine is the oldest and largest food and wine society in the world, according to its international Web site, and traces its origins back to the cooking guilds of medieval Europe. The Mississippi Chapter was restarted several years ago and has grown to 44 members.

Maggie and Seymour Pooley

Tommy James, Melissa Daniel, Barbara Rains

Frances Perkins, Rosa Lynn Das

Bill and Marie Krooss, Jay Kientz, Sabra Sullivan

David and Cheryl Allen

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EVENTS WELLSFEST ART NIGHT WellsFest Art Night was held recently at Duling Hall in Fondren. This free event included refreshments, live music, a preview party and live art auction. All proceeds from WellsFest Art Night go to the Good Samaritan Center, a charity celebrating its 40th year of helping families in crisis throughout the greater Jackson area. Shown are scenes from the event. Melissa Grantham, Cecelia Norwood, Martha Moulder

Tommy and Addie Louis, Jane Roper

Brad Pigott, Jan Gadow

Marti Nance, Cathy Clem, Jean Rose, Donna Matthews

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John Brashier, Jacob and Courtney McCrory, Laura Purdie

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Kaye Spencer, Art Minton

Joe and Whitney Burns

Tony and Linda Edwards

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Lawrence Sutton, Terry Hunt

Carol Landwirth, Lyn Crawford

Tony Davenport, Tom Beck

Jim Samson, Amy Collier Sampson, Tom Harmon

Kasi Sumrall, Kathy Clem

Roy and Libba Wilkes

Karen and Bill Philipp

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EVENTS PALMER HOME SOUTHERN SOIREE The second annual Southern SoirĂŠe benefiting Palmer Home for Children presented by Katherine and David McRae was held at The South Warehouse recently. The evening included music presented by the Patrick Smith Band, special guest Miss Mississippi Jasmine Murray, and a raffle. Shown are scenes from the event.

Cynthia McCool, Keith Sisson, Ashley Wright

Tyler Armstrong, Amy Felder, Jennifer Ballard

William and Jana Bell

Nick and Lisa Walters, Laurie and Jason Walton

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Curtis and Gretchen Gentry

Suzie and Ashby Foote, Drake Bassett, David Foster

Tiffany Couch, Melinda Peoples

David and Katie McRae

Keith Clair, Lisha Wilcher

Doug Davis, Kaylea Crabbe

Jasmin and Lisa Murray

PALMER HOME SOUTHERN SOIREE

Johnny and Dyanne Ray

Jamey Nicholas, Joe Mallard, Phillip Morgan

TJ Harvey, Steven Griffin, Arthur Jones, Shelly Purvis

Shannon Morris, Lynn Fitch

Jay and Donna McCarthy

Vicki Foster, Ashely Haeusler

Gary and Marion Silber, Liza and Rick Looser

Billy and Linda Brunt

Barry and Leslye Planch, Sean Guy

Lisa Greaves, Hayes Dale

John and Casey Gaines

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Dave Dear, Tommy Couch, Jeff Peoples

Shirley Lee, Robert Farris

Connie White, W.L. Adams Jr.

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Randy and Sharon Tew

Charles and Ellen Johnson

Nina Nation, Billy Riecken

Alan Burrow, Brian Beckham

EVENTS ZOO PARTY UNLEASHED Zoo Party Unleashed, a New Orleans-styled soiree, was held recentely at Highland Village. Entertainment included Jesse Robinson, street dancers, tarot card readers, magicians, and artists, which created a true New Orleans Bourbon Street experience. Shown are scenes from the event.

Will and Swayze Pentecost, Dea and Michael Bowling

Chrissy Cheslite, Derek Nelson

Chris Herron, Fannie Jacobs, George Byrd

Tripp Segars, Ashley Lott, Russell Turley, John Wiener, Jake and Allison Rogers, Hannah and Abram Orlansky

Kayla Paul-Lindsey, Taneda Robinson

Taylor Edlin, Tara Turner, Morgan Brashear, Chris Campbell

Dustin Barnes, Courtney Cronin, John Wiener

Endia Banks, Deborah Ivy

Liz Hogue, TJ Harvey, Michele McGee, Steven Griffin

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EVENTS MAKE-A-WISH WINE AND WISHES Yates Construction recently hosted Wine and Wishes, a fund-raiser benefiting Make-a-Wish of Mississippi at the Capital Club. The evening featured food and wine, music and a silent auction. Wish-Kid Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nya Roach, state leaders and others were in attendance. Shown are scenes from the event.

Beverly and Robert Smith, Charlotte McNeel

Rod and Laura Henderson

Phillip and Leslie Carpenter, Bee McNamara

Sam Kelly, Delbert Hosemann, Kim Kelly, Stacy and Stanley Mangum

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Suzy and Adam Conerly

Johnny Cumberland, Noah Miller

Kim Purvis, Keith Clair, LouAnn and Richard Mellon

Anthony Scafidel, Nikki Butler

Doug Dale, Bill Croswell

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Shannon Francis, Swayze Pentecost

Charlotte McNeel, Kirke Chamblee, Jesse Partridge

Charlie McLemore, Doug and Clare Dale

Brent and Rebecca Wilson

Charlotte and Tom Turner

Tina and Orry Sanders

Reed Bowen, Pete and Susan Farris

Ashley Tubertini, Reid Curtis

Cathy Boyle, Brenda Lancaster

Ken and Kay Bicker

Kathy and Edd Black

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EVENTS SAIL INTO FALL Sail into Fall at the Laurel Gathering was held recently at the Jackson Yacht Club to celebrate fall with food, fun and a view of the reservoir. The gathering was hosted by Laura and Denton Gibbes, Carol (Crews) and David Mann, Beverly and Tim Lawrence, Mickey McCardle, and Ruth Tant. Shown are scenes from the event.

Carol and David Mann, Ruth Tant

Bennie Butts, Kathy Robinson

Lee Fuller, Mike and Anna Mary Rowell

Julia Seefeld Wilkinson, Janis Seefeld Robinson, Jamie Seefeld Chancellor

Beth Ballard, Robin Dickey Browning

Jim Keith, Shiar and Darlene Rahaim, Regina and Brian J. Bishop

Mac Elliott, Chrissie and Mac Cameron, Troy Browning

Shiar Rahaim, Robbie Landrum, Larry Robinson

Chuck and Joanne Bergin, Jan and Glenn Smith

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Marcia Melichar Whatley, Nan Graves Goodman

Freddy and Patty Rayner, Twyla and Jason Jennings

Margaret Deavors, Denton and Laura Gibbes

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EVENTS DDD EVENT Whole Foods dietician Mary Lindsey Jackson demonstrated healthy tailgating food options to Tri Delta alumnae as part of their fall membership event. This year marks the 126th anniversary of the founding of Delta Delta Delta. Tri Deltas of the Jackson area gather for education, charitable giving to benefit the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital Cancer Center, and to share the bonds of sisterhood. For more information go to Jackson Mississippi Tri Delta Alumnae on Facebook or contact mpjepson@gmail.com.

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Erin Collins Escude, Betty Lynn Freeman; (front) Rebekah Gregory, Mary John Johnson

Margie Jepson, Amanda Cobb

Karyn Fraser, Tammy Thomas, Lee Waits, AnneMarie Lee, Mindy Perry

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EVENTS BLUES BY STARLIGHT The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi fund-raiser, Blues by Starlight, was held recently at Highland Village. The event featured live music by Hunter and the Gators and Bubba Wingfield with Chris Gill, as well as food, wine and cocktail samples, and raffle items. Shown are scenes from the event.

Will and Betsy Wilson, Jarrod Ravencraft, Derek Grey

Ben and Meredith Aldridge

Megan Vining, Brittain Morrison, Keller White

Claire Temple, Seena Edegerton, Wesley Cole, Jason Thompson, Justin Asbill

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Liz Hogue, Niki Ramshur, Michele McGee

Gina Haug, Tammy Hollingsworth

Mindi and Joey Kern, Mosi and Ash Taylor, Anna Broussard

Ebony Williams, Jessica Davis

Ann Marie Smith, Matthew Allen

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Michael Martin, Tim Irby

Johnny and Marci Barranco, Jim Kemp

Jarrod Ravencraft, Betsy Wilson, Melissa Madison, TJ Harvey, Carson Case

Donavan Perry, Paul Younger

Mende Malouf, Melissa Maloug, Amy Ellis, Anne Hurt, Stacey Jordan

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EVENTS DINNER OF CHAMPIONS The Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society recently honored Dr. Ruth Fredericks and Dr. Robert Herndon with the Hope Award during its annual MS Dinner of Champions at the Country Club of Jackson. The Hope Award is the chapter’s most prestigious designation, presented annually to individuals who exemplify extraordinary community service and leadership. Randy James, Cal and Cheryl Wells

Trey Jones, Austin Stewart, William Drinkwater

Larry and Candice Mobley

John, Robert and Kathryn Herndon, Eileen O’Connor, Alexander Auchus

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Nancy and Lawrence Johnson

Bobby Coleman, Lee Martin

Rachel Jacobson, Wendy Barrilleaux, Larry and Pattie Riddles, Charlotte Vayda

Ruth McMillin, Kathy Mumbower

Ryan and Leanna Henderson

DINNER OF CHAMPIONS

Paula James, Cheryl Wells

Nita Kellum, Missy Johnson, Valva Newman

Tommy and Ruth McMillin, Amy Tuck, Rita Black

Walter and Susan Weems, Rhoda and Eddie Maloney

Candice and Hattie Morgan

Bill and Karen Philipp, Barbara Bowman, Susan Edwards

Ravi and Ruth Fredericks (honoree)

Elaine and Robert Harris

Jarvis and Tracey Jernigan

Patrick and Haley Davis

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EVENTS BATTLE OF THE BARTENDERS Battle of the Bartenders 2014 benefiting the Mississippi Burn Foundation was held recently at Duling Hall. The evening included music, heavy hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and a silent auction. Local bartenders mixed original creative vodka-based cocktails for a panel of judges, and attendees voted on their favorite for the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award. Shown are scenes from the event.

Mary Jane Burgess, Jamie Woods, Tammy Bouchillon

Jordan Organ, Alex Bristow

Tommy and Dana Canoy, Mercy and Scott Bailey

Major Markow, Elise Russell, Dave Grenley, Arden Barnett, Phillip Ladner

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Brandon Lee, Meredith Hutcheson

Amanda Wells, Belinda Davenport

Chris McIntyre, Kym Morgan, Hailie Robinson, Lani Peak

Carson Case, Melissa Madison

Tony Hancock, Amy Luscomb

BATTLE OF THE BARTENDERS

Robert Dienelt, Jason Burgardt

Lacy Hales, Becky Hines, Elizabeth Dickson

Darryl Jefferson, McKenzie Day, Sheila Morrison, Eleanor Walker

Kassie Gibson, Janet and Tom Wagner, Beverly Surles

Rashid Jadbabaei, Dustin Quarles

Glen Partrick, Tammy Bouchillon, Tom Elkins

Tonya and Will Ham

Joey DeFazio, Amanda Wells, Courtney Geoghegan, Amy Orsulak

Tim Hopkins, Megan Murphy

Brandy Martin, Sharon Woods

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