Society Fall 2016

EVENTS • CHARITY • WEDDINGS

Fall 2016

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rowing up I was not that child who dreamed of what her wedding would look like. The closest I ever got was a preschool marriage that lasted all of lunch period.

But the dress, flowers, music, and venue never crossed my mind. So working on this issue of Society magazine has given me a glimpse into a whole new world.

While I won’t be planning a wedding in the near future, Rachel Burt, who has experience as both a bride and a wedding planner, taught me some things I think I’ll bookmark for whenever that day comes (page 21).

This issue, we also get a peek into what it takes to create one of the most noted events of the year, the Crystal Charity Ball.

From talking to the 2016 chairman about what being a part of the 100-woman committee involves, you can tell these women don’t play around … until the night of the ball, that is.

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SOCIAL CALENDAR

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SAVE THE DATE

CARE Breakfast, Belo Mansion, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.

NOVEMBER

2 Wrap It Up Luncheon, Christmas Shoppe, and Fashion Show benefiting C.C. Young Benevolence Club, Brook Hollow Golf Club, 10:30 a.m.

3 Signature Chefs Auction benefiting March of Dimes, Hilton Anatole Dallas, Chantilly Ballroom, 6:30 p.m.

3 Flora Award Gala & Fundraiser, Texas Discovery Gardens, 7 p.m.

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Folds of Honor Gala, Hilton Anatole Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

7 Business Council for the Arts Obelisk Awards, Belo Mansion, 11:30 a.m.

8 “A Writer’s Garden” Literary Symposium & Luncheon, Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden, Rosine Hall, 9:30 a.m.

9 Hiett Prize in the Humanities, Ritz Carlton, 11:30 a.m.

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Legacy Award Dinner benefiting the Cooper Institute, Star Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, 6 p.m.

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Black Tie Ball benefiting Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman, Renaissance Dallas Hotel, 5:30 p.m.

12 Billiard Ball, benefiting the

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Celebrating Life Luncheon benefiting Council For Life, Hilton Anatole Dallas, Chantilly Ballroom, 11 a.m.

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Milestones Luncheon benefiting Junior League of Dallas, Hilton Anatole Dallas

16-19 Chi Omega Christmas

DECEMBER

MARCH

3 Crystal Charity Ball, Hilton

4 Junior League of Dallas Ball,

Anatole Dallas, 7 p.m.

Hilton Anatole Dallas

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25 Under the Moonlight

Calyx Club Winter Ball, Fairmont Dallas

JA N UA RY

benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, Westin Dallas, 7 p.m.

31 Heroes & Handbags benefiting

Market, Centennial Hall at Fair Park

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, Hilton Anatole Dallas, 6 p.m.

28 Perot Museum Great

17 Dallas Historical Society

APRIL

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Awards for Excellence Luncheon, Fairmont Dallas, 11:30 a.m.

Adventure Hunt, ChildCareGroup, 7 p.m.

F E B RUA RY

1 Nasher Prize Laureate

Recognizing Heroes Gala, Ritz Carlton Dallas, 7 p.m.

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17 Salvation Army Annual Doing

Perot Museum Night at the Museum, Perot Museum, 7 p.m.

the Most Good Luncheon, Hilton Anatole Dallas, 12 p.m.

14 Spirit of Generations

19 Trains at NorthPark Benefiting

Luncheon benefiting Senior Source, Hilton Anatole Dallas, 12 p.m.

Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, running through Jan. 8

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15 Fashion Notes & Style Show

M1Ball benefiting Mercury One, 6.30 p.m.

benefiting Dallas Symphony Orchestra League, Adolphus Hotel, 10:15 a.m.

30 SMU Centennial Celebration

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of Lights Ceremony, 7 p.m.

18 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball, Meyerson Symphony Center, 6 p.m.

24 Children First Gala benefiting UNICEF, Sixty Five Hundred, 6:30 p.m.

Heroes for Children, Ritz Carlton

Celebration, Nasher Sculpture Center, 7 p.m.

7 Art From the Heart Celebrity Art Auction & Benefit benefiting Dallas Challenge, Lofty Spaces, 7 p.m.

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AWARE Affair, Hilton Anatole Dallas, Stemmons Ballroom, 6 p.m.

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Les Femme du Monde Names Couple of the Year

By Annie Wiles

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es Femmes du Monde’s Oct. 25 2016 Awards Dinner will Dallas be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 Country at the Dallas Country Club, where Club this year’s Couple of the Year Nancy and W. Herbert Hunt will be honored for their dedication to Les Femmes du Monde and many other nonprofits, and for embracing education for youth. Park Cities resident Mary Lee Cox will chair the event, which will be emceed by Scott Murray and feature a VIP cocktail reception followed by a threecourse seated dinner. United States Congressman Joe Barton will give the keynote address. Now in its 56th year of service, Les Femmes du Monde supports the Children’s Medical Center of Dallas Child Life Program and the World Affairs Council of DFW's International Education Program.

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LES FEMMES DU MONDE PAT R O N PA R T Y Sept. 13, hosted by LFDM at the home of Joyce and Larry Lacerte 1. Les Femmes du Monde president Jan Ward and Martha Cox. 2. Gala chair Mary Lee Cox and Jan Ward. 3. Kyra Barnett and Children's Medical Center Foundation president Brent Christopher.

4. Mary Lee Cox, Caroline Rose Hunt, and Robert Brackbill. 5. Hosts Joyce and Larry Lacerte. 6. Bruce Hunt and Barbara Hunt Crow with Couple of the Year honorees Nancy and W. Herbert Hunt, Libby Allred, and Doug Hunt.

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JLD Celebrates 95th Milestones Luncheon

By Annie Wiles

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he big hit at Junior Nov. 16 League of Dallas’ Chantilly Milestones Luncheon Ballroom at this year is Olympic gold tennis the Hilton Anatole star Venus Williams, who will give the keynote address. The event will take place on Nov. 16 in the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole Dallas, where luncheon chairs Pat Prestidge and Amanda Shufeldt will present Caren Prothro with the 95th anniversary Lifetime Achievement Award, and honor Linda McFarland as Sustainer of the Year. For almost a century, the JLD has promoted voluntarism and trained women in volunteer service to the community. Members of the organization donate more than 130,000 volunteer hours annually in support of several organizations throughout the Dallas area.

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DALLAS 9 5 T H A N N I V E R SA RY R E V E A L PA R T Y

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June 21, hosted by JLD at the home of Joyce and Larry Lacerte 1. Isabell Novakov and Karen Shuford. 2. Angela Nash, Emily Moser, Greg Nieberding, and Joanna Clarke. 3. Back row: Joyce Lacerte, Margo Goodwin, Caren Prothro, and Ruth Altshuler.

Front Row: Dee Collins Torbert and Lindalyn Adams. 4. Nancy Gopez and Katy Bock. 5. Dr. Joe and Louise LaManna. 6. David and Linda Quisenberry. 7. John, Linda, John, and Reggie McFarland. 8. Jodi McShan, Megan Pharis, Beth Lloyd, Melissa Wickham, Bonner Allen, Sarah Burns, Emily Somerville-Cabrera, Tracy Steiner, Christa Sanford, and Lynn McBee. 9. John and Laura Losinger with Sarah and Daniel Novakov.

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A Legacy of Giving

By Britt E. Stafford

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Christie Carter & Claire Emanuelson { MATTHEW SHELLEY }

or the past 64 years, the Crystal Charity Ball has more than made a name for itself in the Dallas philanthropy scene. It has created a legacy, by giving to various charities and agencies that benefit children. Each year within the organization, 100 women with extensive philanthropic backgrounds strive to live out that legacy.

According to 2016 ball chairman Christie Carter, Crystal Charity committee members are typically seasoned, established philanthropists. Carter knows a thing or two about giving back. In addition to her educational and professional background, her résumé includes a long list of organizations she has dedicated her time to, such as Dallas CASA and the Junior League of Dallas. To Carter, her role with Crystal Charity is a full-time job.

“One hundred women working together can be powerful, and I believe there is strength is numbers,” underwriting chairman Claire Emanuelson said. Emanuelson has worked with several organizations such as the American Heart Association and the Clayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer.

“We have 100 members with 260-plus positions to fill,” Carter said.

“We are blessed that within our membership, everybody is a team player.

Everybody gives 110 percent.”

Each year, following a four-month application and review process, Crystal Charity selects a group of agencies recognized as the most in-need. Past beneficiaries include Dallas Children’s Theater, Cafe Momentum, and Mercy Street, Inc. According to Emanuelson, underwriting donors are crucial to raising enough money for each organization. Underwriting efforts include the annual Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon, the children’s book, and contribution tickets.

Since 1952, the Crystal Charity Ball committee has raised more than $130 million. Funds given to beneficiaries have supported new facilities, research programs, educational grants, scholarships, endowments, and equipment.

“This is not a situation where the money rolls in without any work,” Carter said. “The heart of what we are doing is for these particular projects. We have a fair amount of donors and they feel so strongly about our research process.”

This year, Crystal Charity will provide funding to seven organizations: Captain Hope’s Kids/Hope Supply Co., Community Partners of Dallas, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, Notre Dame School of Dallas, Parkland Foundation, Teach for America, and the Family Place.

Ask Carter and Emanuelson, and they will tell you they don’t put in the hours for bragging rights.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity,” Carter said. “You meet so many different people who need to help and who want to help. It’s very eye opening.”

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DA L L A S SY M P H O N Y O R C H E S T R A G A L A Sept. 16, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, benefiting the DSO 1. Todd Clendening and Sherwood Wagner with Marena and Roger Gault. 2. Jaap van Zweden, Margaret McDermott, and Aaltje van Zweden. 3. Erin Vonvillas, Lang Lang, and Salli Schwartz. 4. Charles and Cindy Feld. 5. Crissy Henderson and Dean Somes.

6. DSO Gala. 7. Sam Huffines and Claire Maclay. 8. Ford Lacy and CeCe Smith. 9. Joan and Sanford I. Weill with Mayor Mike Rawlings. { PHOTOS: KRISTINA BOWMAN & LARA BIERNER }

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E S T E E M FA S H I O N S H OW Sept. 17, hosted by Tootsies, benefiting the The Elisa Project 1. Scott Murray. 2. Allison Mitchell, LeeAnne Locken, and Ken Weber.

3. Debra Nelson and Zohan Salehoun with Kristin and Tamara Payne.

4. Hilton and Kameron Westcott. { PHOTOS: BOB MANZANO & THOMAS GARZA }

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C H I L D R E N AT R I S K - A N I G H T I N TA H I T I Sept. 10, Hotel ZaZa, benefiting the Children at Risk organization 1. Randall and Kara Goss with Barb and Steve Durham. 2. Taft McWhorter, artist of the Texas Flag Painting auction item. 3. Mi Chel and Dan Hagood. 4. Sidney and Takisha Moncrief. { PHOTOS: BTOBINPHOTO }

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HELPING OUR HEROES DINNER AND GOLF Sept. 11 - 12, Frontiers of Flight Museum and Brookhaven Country Club, benefiting Helping Our Heroes Foundation 1. Robin and Lindsey Fish with Val Bergman. 2. Travis Wilson, Cpl. Brian Aft, and Mike Marasco. 3. Layton Tkach, Alex Cadena, Pedro Cavacos, and David Benitiz.

4. Justin Bailey, Brent Snyder, Joe Boyton, and Chris Simmons. 5. Justin and Sgt. Jerald Cleveland. 6. Sgt. Clifton Young, Cpl. Vince Lessing, and Lance Cpl. Todd Lawlor. 7. Trip Bomar, Gen.l James F. Amos, Kate Cavanaugh, Col.l Anthony Wood, and JB Edwards.

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WEDDING

{ Anne Kelley & Ryan Massad }

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nne Kathryn Kelley and Mark Ryan Massad were married on March 5, 2016 at All Saints Chapel at Episcopal School of Dallas. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Bill Murray of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Joe Snyder, as organist, complemented by Gyros String Quartet, provided the music and the bride’s cousin, Kelley Norman, sang a solo.

A reception of dining and dancing followed at Dallas Country Club.

Wedding details were coordinated by Park Cities Events.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Lionel Kelley of Dallas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. W. Kent McIlyar and the late Mr. W. Kent McIlyar of Dallas, and of Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Kelley of Fort Worth.

The groom is the son of Mr. Mark Jordan Massad and Ms. Lisa Lea Didway, both of Dallas. He is the grandson of Mrs. Eugene Massad and the late Dr. Eugene Massad, and of Ms. Mary Phillips, all of Dallas.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents. She wore an elegant ball gown designed by Romona Keveza for Neiman Marcus. It was made of vineyard lace and featured an illusion net bodice with lace applique, enhanced with a drop-waist circle skirt made of silk organza.

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To complete her ensemble, Anne wore the same veil worn by her mother at her own wedding. It is a cathedral-length veil trimmed in French Alencon lace that extended beyond her train. Anne also continued a tradition of wearing a lovely gold engraved bracelet worn by four

generations of brides in her father’s family.

Assisting the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Paige Kelley.

Bridesmaids included Meredith Barnes, Katherine Doviak, Laurel Folmar, Caroline Greehey, Katherine Krause, Kelly Nash, Wesley Davis

Reese, Anna Burdette Richardson, Elizabeth Yates, and Courtney Zentner. The bride’s niece, Kathleen Tomlinson, was a junior bridesmaid.

Members of the house party were Hannah Albrecht, Anna Livingston, Elizabeth Loftus, and Gracie West.

Attending the groom as best men were Joey Landess and Riley Maxwell. His groomsmen included Brooks Braden, Tadd Cocoris, Jake Dickson, Daniel Edwards, Lee Gorman, Ryan Gros, Marshall Kelley, Dailey Markham, Devin McIlwain, James Mills, Keller Reese, and Chase Smith. Ushers included Zach Chu, Phoenix Feathers, Noah Flabiano, Michael Jarvie, Will Nystrom, Michael Summers, and Charles Worrell.

The bride is a 2010 graduate of Highland Park High School. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in strategic communications from TCU where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

The groom is also a 2010 graduate of Highland Park High School.

He received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University where he was a member of Kappa Omega Tau fraternity.

Following their wedding trip to the Rosewood Mayakoba resort in Mexico, Anne and Ryan have now made their home in Dallas.

From Bridal Planner to Bride

By Joshua Baethge

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achel Burt, owner and lead wedding planner of As You Wish Wedding and Events, has coordinated countless weddings. In June, she finally got to experience the flip side when she married her fiancé, artist Abel Garcia.

“I really enjoy the process of planning a wedding and designing it,” Burt said. “I knew that I wanted to do that for my own wedding.”

As she does with her clients, Burt worked to create a celebration that reflected her personal style and her fiancé’s. Still, despite being an expert on all things weddings, she struggled deciding on a dress.

“I was a little freaked out because I couldn’t find something that I liked,” Burt said.

Help came from an unexpected but widely known source. After trying on more than 100 different gowns, Burt wrote a letter to the TLC show Say Yes to the Dress last summer. In November, she jetted off to film in New York with her mother, maid of honor, and cousin. By that time, she had found her wedding gown, so the show helped her find a reception dress.

Potential trouble arose in the spring when she learned her episode would air June 3, just two weeks before her wedding date. Another bride previously sued the show for revealing her dress before the wedding. Burt had a different idea.

“I thought I could either be really upset, or I can just make a party out of it, which is what I do,” she said.

Her watching party at The Joule is one of the many fond memoires Burt has from the months leading up to her wedding. She often recalls special moments like spending time with her mom, choosing floral

arrangements, and watching her fiancé get emotional during an engagement session. She strives to create similar experiences for her clients.

“I want them to not only look back on the wedding day, but also think back on the planning process as a whole and how much fun it was,” Burt said.

According to Burt, it’s important for wedding planners to develop a relationship with their clients to better understand their likes and tastes. Burt starts by asking a series of questions. If a couple lives in the area, she may go to dinner or happy hour with them to get a better idea of who they are.

“I want to know what they like to do individually and what they like to do as a couple so that I can get us started in the process,” Burt said.

The next step in the planning process is establishing a budget. Money issues can be one of the biggest sources of wedding stress. If an amount is agreed upon early, the rest of the planning process tends to be much more enjoyable.

“You have to be respectful of people’s budgets,” Burt said.

“Then we can have a conversation on how to get the most bang for your buck.”

After that, she said it’s simply a matter of pulling everything together so that the couple has a day they will never forget. Burt said having been through the process herself allows her to empathize more with her clients.

“I felt like I could before, but it’s a whole other thing once { JENNIFER YARBRO PHOTOGRAPHY } you’ve gone through it,” she said.

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WEDDING

{ Hannah Richardson & Palmer Dean }

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annah Alyse Richardson and John Palmer Seabury Dean were married April 2, 2016 at Park Cities Baptist Church.

Re ve re n d Ro b e r t R i c h a rd s o n , grandfather of the bride, officiated the ceremony. Dining and dancing followed at the Freedom Hall in the George W. Bush Presidential Library. They danced to music by the CuvĂŠe Band and DJ Andante Mayo. The parents of the groom hosted a seated rehearsal dinner on the eve of the wedding at the Sky Lobby at the Petroleum Club.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawrence Richardson of Highland Park. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richardson and Mrs. Margaret Burris and the late Mr. Jack Burris, all of Dallas.

The groom is the son of Mrs. Kathryn Beach Hamby of Fredericksburg, Texas and Mr. Larry Alan Dean of Ogden, Utah.

He is the grandson of Mrs. Tracy Mason of Fredericksburg and the late Mr. Westcott Beach of Dallas.

Hannah wore an elegant, Reem Acra gown from Neiman Marcus featuring a Bateau neckline with re-embroidered lace on the bodice and a cut out silk narrow bottom flare skirt. Hannah added a single tier chapel-length veil, trimmed in Alencon lace. She carried her mother's embroidered handkerchief and a locket in remembrance of Rebecca Valerie Bettis on her bouquet.

Matrons of honor were Amber Richardson and Jaclyn Richardson.

B r i d e s m a i d s i n c l u d e d Pe y t o n Blackwell, Lauren Daniel, Claire

APRIL 2, 2016

Dav i s, E m i l y G e o rg e, Ha n n a h Heighten, Lauren Huddleston, Rachel Hutchinson, Mackenzie Moussa, Margaret Rudd, Sydney St o n e, Ma rg a re t Wo l c o t t , a n d KathrynWomble. House party members included Brinn Bettis, Shannon Buell, Lauren Meyer, and Grace Pearson. Maris Olivia Richardson was the flower girl. A duet was performed by Hollye and Justin Hornsby and the organist was Joy Lovell.

Best men were Matthew Dean and Rex Womble. Groomsmen included Walter Richard Davis III, Kamiar Duck, Matthew Fritts, Colin Grayson, Justin Hollis , Daniel Hunter, Stephen Lechtenberg, Race Richardson, Ryan Richardson, Daniel Solomon, Louis Weber, and Maddox Womble. Ushers were Hank Keller, Pan Lucas, Hunter Pond, Justin Roberts, and Blake Woodall. Knox Powell Shelton was the ring bearer.

The bride is a 2008 graduate of Highland Park High School.

She attended the University of Mississippi and the University of Texas at Dallas, where she was a member of Tri Delta Sorority, graduating in 2012 with a business marketing degree. Hannah is an interior designer and project manager for Canon & Company Interiors.

The groom is a 2005 graduate of Highland Park High School. He attended the University of Arkansas and is the founder and operator of OutlineTheSky Apparel Co. Following their honeymoon to Saint Lucia the newlyweds have made Dallas their home.

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WEDDING

{ Callie Hurmis & Jason Jones }

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allie Lloyd Hurmis and Jason Kyle Jones exchanged sacred wedding vows April 23, 2016 at Munger Place Church. The Rev. Matt Tuggle of Highland Park United Methodist Church and Sean Mann officiated their ceremony.

A reception of dining and dancing followed at d.e.c. on dragon st. in the Dallas Design District.

The bride is the daughter of Darrell and Kim Hurmis of Dallas. She is the granddaughter of David Hurmis and the late Alice Hurmis of Dallas.

The groom is the son of Kevin and Valorie Jones of Midland, Texas. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cowan of Odessa, Texas.

The bride was presented in marriage by her parents. She was escorted down the aisle by her father.

Assisting the bride as matron of honor was her sister, Holly Langford. Her bridesmaids included Annemarie Duncan, Carley Gillis, Gracie Hastings, Shannon McDaniel, Jordan Morley, Paige Morley, Brooke Shunatona, Katherine Thorwaldson, Lauren Turnham, and Kristen Whittenberg. Hannah Hardin and Carly Ortega were among the members of the house party.

The flower girls were Laikyn Jones, Londyn Jones and Kate Langford.

Attending the groom was his best man, Kevin Packingham. His groomsmen included Jack Bolger, Nick Coxwell, Todd Farnsworth, Matt Ficke, Marcus Holguin, Jeff Jones, Justin Jones, Kyler McNew, Mike Murray, and Jordan Vonderhaar.

The bride is a graduate of Lake Highlands High School. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Missouri, where she was also a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Callie now works for Ernst & Young. The groom is a graduate of Midland High School.

He received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University. Jason works for The Beck Group.

Following their honeymoon trip to Costa Rica, the couple have made Dallas their home.

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WEDDING

{ Brittany Mesec & Stephen Frazier }

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rittany Shepherd Mesec and Stephen Joseph Frazier were married June 4, 2016 at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mark Davis and Rev. Steve Wells officiated the ceremony. Dinner, and rooftop dancing continued at The Venue at 400 North Ervay.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Alan Mesec of University Park. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Rita Shepherd Mesec and the late Mr. Robert Cuden Mesec of Houston, and Dr. Joseph Carl Williamson and the late Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Williamson of Dayton, Ohio.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roan Frazier of Houston. He is the grandson of Mrs. Margaret Johnson Frazier and the late Mr. Leon Evans Frazier, Mr. Sam L. DeStefano Jr., Mrs. Margaret Maniscalco Bock, and the late Mr. James Edwin Bock of Houston.

Brittany chose an elegant Reem Acra gown designed for Neiman Marcus. It featured a sweetheart, beaded bodice, and an embellished skirt with tumbling overlay of romantic silk chiffon ruffles with a sweep train. Her antique crystal headpiece was designed by Paris for Neiman Marcus.

Attending the bride was matron of honor, Alison Mesec, and maid of honor, Amanda Callahan.

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Bridesmaids included Annie Frazier, Rori Barnes, Lauren Toledo, Jennifer Bryant, Caitlin Costello, and Kayla Murray. Among the members of the house party were Katherine Hine, Grace Dietrich, Gretchen Wilhelm, Kirsten Dieter, and Emily Jonas. The bride’s nephew, Jackson Mesec, served as the ring bearer and Lillian Frazier, Henley Frazier, Courtney Frazier, Olivia Frazier, and Annaleigh Frazier were flower girls.

Serving as the best man was the groom’s brother, Robert Frazier. His groomsmen were Nick Mesec, Harrison Ohls, Cameron Wieding, Bo Hughes, Jake Sorbello, Tom Feild, and Moe Khan. Ushers were Trevor Rees-Jones, Michael Foreman, Andrews Bryant, and Charlie Atkinson.

The bride is a 2007 graduate of Highland Park High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma.

The groom is a 2007 graduate of Lamar High School in Houston. He graduated from Texas Christian University and was a member of Kappa Sigma. He received his master's in petroleum geology from The University of Houston.

Following their honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple now reside in Houston.

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r. and Mrs. Whitfield H. Clark of Dallas and the late Mr. Heinz H. Molsen Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Christina Molsen of Princeton, N.J. to Adrian David, also of Princeton, son of Mrs. Natalia David and the late Mr. Johan David, of Bistrita, Romania.

Both Elizabeth, a graduate of Duke University, and Adrian, a graduate of New York University, hold senior positions in healthcare-related organizations with global reach.

The couple will exchange wedding vows in Portugal in the fall of 2017.

WE D DI NG RE S O U RC E S BRIDAL GOWNS & FORMAL WEAR MISTER TUXEDO 6625 Snider Plaza Dallas, Texas 75205 214-363-1871 mistertuxedodallas.com

BEAUTY & WELLNESS SPA 810 6110 Luther Lane Dallas, TX 75225 214-373-9500 spa810.com

CALLIGRAPHY & S TAT I O N E RY TARA JONES CALLIGRAPHY 214-724-0545 tara@tarajones.com tarajones.com Instagram: @tarajonescalligraphy Envelopes addressed in calligraphy for wedding invitations and save-the-dates. Calligraphy also available for place cards, escort cards, menus, table numbers, seating charts, and wedding invitation suite.

EVENT DESIGN STEFANIE MILES EVENTS 214-305-9655 stefaniemiles.com hello@stefaniemiles.com A comprehensive event design and planning company known for elegant aesthetics and effortless design.

Having produced well over 100 events both locally and internationally, Stefanie’s experience and compassionate insight put her clients’ minds at ease.

Alongside her team, their concierge approach delivers consistently creative, personal, and genuine events.

MATHES AND CO. EVENTS 4219 West Lovers Lane Dallas, Texas 75209 214-350-6360, ext. 100 mathesandco.com

DE BOULLE 6821 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75205 214-522-2400 deboulle.com EISEMAN JEWELS Northpark Center 8687 N. Central Expressway, #514 Dallas, Texas 75225 214-369-6100 eisemanjewels.com

VENUE SPOTLIGHT

"I Do" Brunch

You love your fiancé. Your fiancé loves you. There's no better place to pledge your love for each other in front of friends and family than in one of these morning-friendly venues, because everyone's greatest love is brunch. Maybe that's why morning wedding receptions have become the new big thing.

Say "I do" in the morning, and party through the afternoon.

SUSAN SAFFRON JEWELRY BOUTIQUE 5450 West Lovers Lane, #138 Inwood Village | Dallas, Texas 75209 214-373-6602 saffronjewelry.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS CLAIRE CASNER 214-794-3454 claire@clairecasner.com clairecasner.com

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HAYNSWORTH PHOTOGRAPHY 3737 Atwell Street, #204 Dallas, Texas 75209 214-559-3700 haynsworthphotography.com JOHN CAIN PHOTOGRAPHY 4514 Travis Street, #128 Dallas, Texas 75205 214-520-6771 johncainphotography.com Located near Knox-Henderson and the Katy Trail, John Cain Photography is close to the community both in proximity and familiarity.

Above all, photographer John Cain Sargent values being trusted. He works with his clients with a professional yet personal attitude, understanding the full significance of his work. John Cain Photography offers couples an experience that’s just as memorable as the images they create. A bride can expect intuitive service and attentive correspondence. With a kind presence, editorial style, and an appreciation for effortless portraiture, his relaxed demeanor is matched by an acute attention to detail.

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J E W E L RY BACHENDORF’S bachendorfs.com The Plaza at Preston Center 8400 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75225 214-692-8400 The Galleria 13350 Dallas Parkway, #1415 Dallas, Texas 75240 972-392-9900 The Shops at Legacy North 7401 Lonestar Drive, #B100 Plano, Texas 75024 972-596-2090

MATTHEW SHELLEY PHOTOGRAPHY matthewgshelley@gmail.com 972-983-4734 matthewgshelley.com

SINGER JOHN JONES-THORNTON 214-498-1969 jgjones.net

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H O W T O B O O K : 1. Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens: 214.965.1088, marie-gabrielle.com 2. Nuvo Room: Makesha Miles, makesha@nuvoroom.com, 469.453.4563, nuvoroom.com 3. Hickory Street Annex: Michelle Meyer, michelle@hickorystreetannex.com, 214.

828.1414, hickorystreetannex.com 4. The Room on Main: Lance Hudes, info@ theroomonmain.com, lance@cncatering.com, 214.742.1526, theroomonmain. com. { PHOTOS COURTESY OF VENUES }

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Food Truck Feast Shake up your parties with drive-in catering for a laidback atmosphere. With everything from Asian-fusion to comfort food to dessert, food trucks set the perfect scene for garden parties and long, cool evenings.

What's Da Scoop?: Old-fashioned hand-scooped ice cream cones, sundaes, specialty cones, and floats. What's Da Scoop? is on a mission to bring the best ice cream to you.

Contact: Taylor Knapp tknapp@thebutchersson.com 512-466-1749 dfwstreeteats.com

Cousins Maine Lobster: Looking for something fresh? Cousins Maine Lobster rolls fresh and authentic Maine seafood straight from shore to door, serving up New England class with classic lobster rolls, bisque, and chowder.

Contact: Neil Werner nwerner@cousinsmainelobster.com 214-935-3720 cousinsmainelobster.com

Nammi: Nammi gives classic Vietnamese street food a twist by fusing flavors from other cultures. Bahn mi and Asian tacos come with BBQ pork or lemongrass chicken, along with plenty of fresh veggies.

Contact: Teena Nguyen info@nammitruck.com, 972-252-2052, nammitruck.com

The Butcher's Son: Who puts a baked mac-n-cheese on top of slowcooked braised beef? A food truck famous for its sliders that has Dallas residents in mind.

Contact: Taylor Knapp tknapp@thebutchersson.com 512-466-1749 dfwstreeteats.com

Ruthie's Rolling Cafe: Ruthie's Rolling Cafe offers a range of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, making it the perfect cheesy comfort food to serve with a touch of class.

Contact: Robin Skinner 972-380-4233 info@ruthiesrollingcafe.com ruthiesfoodtrucks.com

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5602 Lobello Drive | Dallas | $1,195,000

Margo Bentsen 214.534.7770 mbentsen@briggsfreeman.com briggsfreeman.com