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Welcome to the debut of Society magazine: our new, semi-annual publication. We’ve had success with our Society Weddings magazine, and now we’ve decided to marry (pun intended) two things that we do well — weddings and society coverage, spiced up with some fashion elements.

With this issue, we’ve got a preview of the 41st annual American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball with sensational Kenny Chesney and a crowdpleasing array of offerings to bid on. And, with Gilley’s acting as this year’s indoor venue, there’s no danger of ruining your Lucchese boots.

Our team also had a lot of fun at a photo shoot with five darling Dallas Symphony debutantes who donned beautiful clutches and fabulous furs, perfect for their debut season.

PAT M A R T I N We’ve got jewelry from up-and-coming designers and a tribute to longtime great Eiseman Jewels.

Last but not least are our beautiful brides — twenty, to be exact — coupled with some beautiful people celebrating worthy causes.

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CATTLE BARON’S ....................... 6 EVENT COVERAGE ................... 12 SOCIETY CALENDAR ................ 16 EDITORIAL

O P E R AT I O N S

Editor Todd Jorgenson

Business Manager Alma Ritter

Assistant Editor Sarah Bennett

Distribution Manager Don Hancock

Art Director Elizabeth Ygartua Asst. Art Director Curtis Thornton Freelance Art Morganne Stewart Consulting Editor Jeff Bowden Interns Claire Kelley Katie Shelton Kristen Kearse Allyssa Schoonover

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FASHION ...................................... 17 WEDDINGS .................................. 25 WEDDING RESOURCES ........... 50

Intern Megan Ghrist Audrey Thornell

A DV E R T I S I N G Senior Account Executives Kim Hurmis Kate Martin Account Executives Clarke Dvoskin Geraldine Galentree DeeAnna Thompson

Cover Photo: Chris McGathey Styling: Elizabeth Ygartua and Claire Kelley Purse: Christy M. Boutique A special thanks to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Debutantes who modeled in this issue and to the boutiques and stores who lent their products.

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By Sarah Bennett outhfork Ranch and Gilley’s may both be iconic on the silver screen, but this year’s change in venue for the 41st Cattle Baron’s Ball has nothing to do with celebrity factor.

“There’s something magical about having Cattle Baron’s under the stars, but at the same time, the clouds were giving way to those stars,” co-chair Jill Tananbaum said of last year’s notorious rain.

For roughly the past 10 years, the Cattle Baron’s Ball has been held predominately at the fictional Ewing family’s homestead. But this year, the JRs and Sue Ellens of the world will have somewhere else to scoot their boots.

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“Gilley’s was the perfect venue for us this year,” co-chair Cindy Stager said. “It keeps the feel and vibe of Cattle Baron’s, which is different from other fundraisers in that it’s a boots-and-jeans event.”

This is the first year the ball has been planned with an indoor venue in mind. In the early 2000s, the function was held at other ranches in the area — The Farm in Allen in 2004, The Travis Ranch in 2005, and the Star Brand Ranch in 2009, to name a few.

But with outdoor venues came the risk of rain and mud, which proved less than ideal for attendees sporting their finest leather footwear.

“We had experienced pretty significant rainfall during the past five events,” Tananbaum said.

With that in mind, Gilley’s was chosen for its country feel and wide-

open space. Not only does the venue fit the needs for dining and dancing, there’s also ample room for the live auction and after-party. Organizers have even secured a tented area for Kenny Chesney’s performance.

“We believe we’ve planned an amazing event, and the whole Gilley’s staff has been a pleasure to work with,” Tananbaum said.

Even with this two-step in a new direction, event organizers said the overall response to the change has been positive.

“We’ve always had a good experience with them, we just can’t control the weather,” Southfork spokeswoman Jana Timm said.

But will Gilley’s be crowned as the new favorite venue in years to come?

“That’s a decision that each year’s ball chairs make,” Stager said.

Meg Munson McGonigle and Kathryn Munson Beach tried to keep their boots dry at the Cattle Baron’s Ball in 2012. FILE PHOTO: EMILIA GASTON

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2014 BALL COMMITTEE Amanda Johnson

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Andrea Weber Angella Estess Anne McPherson Anne Stodghill Annie Harris Ashley Allen Becky Niederstadt

Julie Clancy Kameron Westcott Kathryn Henry Katie Layton Katy Bock Kim Bannister

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Kim Quinn

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Kris Johnson

Cammie Heflin

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Candace Williams

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Cara French

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Carol Holmes

Leigh Friend

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Marjon Zabihi Henderson

Cate Ford

Mary C. Corrigan

Cayce Kemp

Mary Martha Pickens

Chazz Fritz Christie Allardyce Christie Houser Christina White Claire Kinzy Courtney Crawford Slater D’Andra Simmons

Marybeth Conlon Meg Florence Megan Filgo Megan Flanagan Melissa Martin Meredith Ferrell

Danielle Sealy

Merry Wyatt

Dawn Greiner

Michelle Meadows

Dawn Spalding

Missy Wyszynski

Deidre Bacala

Monti Konen

Destin Shore

Nancy Gopez

Diana Hamilton

Natalie Siegel

Dolores Volkman

Nikki Hunt

Elizabeth Gambrell

Nina Sachse

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Paige Westhoff

Laurenzi Ellen Harbison Gini Florer Hillary Gilbert Holly Hutchinson Isabell Novakov Jamie Singer

Randi McParlin Robin McMonigle Rozalyn Colombo Samantha Wortley Shelby Goff Stacey Relton

S I N G I T I F YO U K N OW T H E WO R D S n Kenny Chesney: Performing on the Andrews Distributing Main Stage n Mockingbird Sun: Performing on the Bank of America/Merrill Lynch/U.S. Trust Live Auction stage

Janet Fresquez

Sunie Solomon

JB Hayes

Teffy Jacobs

n Sam Moore: Performing at the Group 1200 Media VIP

Jean Liu Hansen

Terra Najork

n Studio 54: Performing at the after party

Jenna Alexander Higgins

Tia Wynne

Jennifer LeLash

Wendy Messmann

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C AT T L E B A R O N ’ S EISEMAN JEWELS AND ROLEX 5 tickets for $100 or 1 for $25 Value: $10,000 P L A I N S C A P I TA L B A N K $10,000 DEBIT CARD 6 tickets for $100 or 1 for $25 Value: $10,000 P E R S O N A L S H O P P I N G AT H I G H L A N D PA R K V I L L A G E 5 tickets for $100 or 1 for $25 Estimated value: $10,000 SUE GRAGG PRECIOUS JEWELS TRIPLE FLOWER RING 5 tickets for $100 or 1 for $25 Value: $14,230 CRESTED BUTTE FIVE-NIGHT SKI TRIP 5 tickets for $100 or 1 for $25 Value: $6,350

BY THE NUMBERS

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Million: Cumulative dollars raised for the American Cancer Society

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Million: Total value of this year’s auction items

398 Underwriters as of

Aug. 15

110

Members on the Advisory Board

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Consecutive years Cattle Baron’s has teamed up with the American Cancer Society

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24 In-Kind Donors

2015 MERCEDES BENZ CLS550 6 tickets for $500 or 1 for $100 Estimated value: $81,000 - $84,000

Going Once, Going Twice Check out a selection of the live-auction packages: n Neiman Marcus holiday window with a stay at The Adolphus, valued at $12,595 nCanyon Ranch vacation with American Airlines air transportation, valued at $41,880 n Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in London with VIP experience for two with American Airlines air transportation, no value provided nRed Carpet Kentucky Derby Experience for two and Longines his-and-her watches with American Airlines air trans-

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at Las Ventanas with a private jet, valued at $62,000 n Azamara Cruise with jewels from J. Pacetti Precious Jewels and fashion experience with Abi Ferrin, valued at $31,500 n Dallas female chefs package, with Janice Neal Provost, Tiffany Derry, Joanne Bondi, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, Dunia Borga, and Leann Berry, no value provided n Samuel Lynn Galleries experience with artist JD Miller and dinner from Nick & Sams, valued at $55,000 nThe Greenbrier, W.Va. vacation for up

to eight for three nights in the Presidential Suite, valued at $87,900 n The Ritz-Carlton in Dallas and Rancho Mirage package with American Airlines air transportation, valued at $29,500 nRosewood three-night stay for two in London, Beijing and Baha Mar with American Airlines air transportation to Beijing and Baha Mar, valued at $39,000 n Grey Goose Vodka U.S. Open VIP Experience with air transportation from American Airlines, no value provided

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Social Calendar OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Corporate Cup

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Zoo to Do: Jewels of the Kalahari, Dallas Zoo, 6 p.m.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Black Tie Ball, Omni Hotel, 6 p.m. registration

29th Annual Dallas Women’s Foundation Luncheon featuring Tory Burch, Hilton Anatole, 11:30 a.m.

10 Calyx Club Texas/OU Party at the

Dallas Country Club

14 Texas Art and the Belo Collection Reception,

Heritage Auctions, 6 p.m.

16 Les Femmes du Monde Women of the Year

Luncheon, Harlan Crow Library, 11 a.m.

18 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, NorthPark,

6 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. start

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Luncheon featuring former First Lady Laura Bush, Hilton Anatole, noon

06 Flora Award, Texas Discovery Gardens 08 Les Femmes du Monde black-tie gala,

Prestonwood Country Club

Inaugural Great Futures Luncheon

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Baron Party 6 p.m., open to all guests at 7 p.m.

Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters’ Cocktail Party

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13 Council For Life Luncheon featuring Nick

Baylor’s Celebrating Women Luncheon, Hilton Anatole, 11:30 a.m.

Vujicic, Hilton Anatole, noon

24 Partners Card,

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St. Jude’s Evening Under the Stars, Omni Hotel, 6 p.m.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Up Close and Classical party, 6:30 p.m.

LES FEMMES DU M O N D E : Cathy Veith and Phyllis Comu attend a Soup & Salad Luncheon on June 27.

Annika Cail, Wendy Messmann, and Katy Bock at Junior League of Dallas’ 52nd annual ball in 2014

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18 Salvation Army Luncheon, Hilton Anatole, 19-22 Annual Chi Omega Christmas Market DECEMBER

01 Light Up Lee Park, Arlington Hall 04-07 Seventh Annual Dallas Woman’s

Forum Holiday Celebration, Historic Alexander Mansion, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

06 The Crystal Charity Ball 10 Partners Card Announcement Party,

The Joule, 6-8 p.m.

20 Calyx Club Winter Ball

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American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Luncheon, Omni Hotel, 10 a.m.

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Junior League of Dallas Community Volunteer Fair, NorthPark Center

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Presentation Ball, Meyerson Symphony Hall, 7 p.m.

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Fine and Decorative Art including Estates Reception, Heritage Auctions, 6 p.m.

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Junior League of Dallas Ball, Hilton Anatole Hotel

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Slipper Club Gala benefiting Camp John Marc

DSOL BALL: Stacey, Sarah, and Dan Branch at Sarah’s debut in February 2014

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Dallas Cotillion Club Gala benefiting Jonathan’s Place

JA N UA RY

17 Terpsichorean Club Ball,

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel. By invitation only.

25 Junior Symphony Ball, Melissa Sherrill, Shivangi Pokharel, Nicole Farrar, Anne Lacy and Manju Alexander celebrate the success of the Family Place’s 2013 Partners Card program, which raised a record $1.15 million.

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FA S H I O N

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debs know a cocktail dress isn’t complete without a cute clutch and adorable coat. Some jewels don’t hurt either. { DEB PHOTOS: CHRIS MCGATHEY }

Acrylic glitter clutch, Jimmy Choo, Stanley Korshak ($725); VBH satin stretch clutch, Stanley Korshak ($1,200) || PURSE PHOTOS : CLAIRE CASNER; STYLING: ELIZABETH YGARTUA & CLAIRE KELLEY

F U R A N D F E A T H E R S : Rafé black calf-hair clutch, Tootsies ($250); Calfskin bag, Furs by Martin (price on request); Inge Christopher black feather clutch, Tootsies ($235); Nina Ricci feather clutch, Stanley Korshak ($5,100). S O M E T H I N G S H I N Y : Rafé hammered brass minaudière, Tootsies ($495); Emilio Pucci beaded minaudière, Stanley Korshak ($2,290). Inge Christopher chain & sequence clutch, Tootsies ($195); Deux lux envelope clutch, Christy M. Boutique ($90). R E P T I L I A N : Blue sunset clutch, Pieces Clothing Boutique ($60); Inge Christopher taxi black clutch & chocolate box, Tootsies ($235; $180); Grey janis clutch, Pieces ($70)

MEET THE MODELS

Not Your Average Bunch of Debutantes

PHOTO : CHRIS MCGATHEY

Courtney Klingaman, Brittany Perry, Ellie Allums, Arianna Allen, and Brooke Oliver share a laugh.

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By Sarah Bennett or 41 young ladies, “taking a dip” isn’t a summer activity, but rather a cherished, wintertime tradition.

This year’s Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutantes have stayed busy with a number of parties while continuing their studies, but it all leads up to the big event — dips included — in February.

“It’s just a whole season of parties,” DSOL spokeswoman Deborah Brown said.

The festivities begin in May, when the girls are first announced at Neiman Marcus. Then a slew of events follow, from fashion shows to more casual events, such as an evening at Bowl and Barrel.

“The parents are all invited, so they get to know each other,” Brown said. “It’s really a family thing.”

Each year, the League debuts about 40 to 50 college-age women from local families. But what makes this year’s girls stand out is their style as well as their friendships.

“Some years they seem to be so close, and this is one of them,” Brown said.

A handful of 2015 debs lent their talents for a photo shoot, displaying this year’s hottest furs and

handbags, which they are sure to use for their busy social schedules.

“There was this one clutch I actually ended up getting at Saint Bernard’s,” SMU sophomore Brooke Oliver said. “I wear black a lot, so it goes with a lot of things when I go out.”

Equipped with fashionable accessories, the girls must choose a gown and an Honor Guard escort before having their portraits made for the underwriters’ dinner in January. They will then make their grand debut at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Feb. 7.

“I really love meeting everyone and getting to do all the events,” Oliver said. “It’s bringing together a bunch of different people.”

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Faux Real?

OUTERWEAR

Furs by Martin owner dishes on Dallas’ taste for furs

By Sarah Bennett Dallas may be, ahem, a warm city, but that doesn’t mean fashionable ladies can’t enjoy a fur when the time’s right.

For Vincent Martin, furs have been a staple on the Dallas scene for decades. He opened Furs by Martin in Preston Royal in 1993, but he had already been working in the industry for more than 20 years.

“In this area, fur has always been a fashion statement, whatever the trends are all over the country,” he said. “It’s remained pretty stable. But the styles are more casual than the traditional, mink coat.”

In fact, Martin has noticed many more young girls — such as, say, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutantes — coming in to pick up some fur pieces. But the younger clientele tends to favor novelty pieces, such as scarves, rather than full-length coats.

“I can’t keep stoles in stock. A lot of young girls come in and buy them,” he said. “It’s affordable and a retro look — they jazz it up. They don’t want what their mothers had.”

One thing that has stayed the same, relatively, is the price point. Martin has seen prices remain steady over time, while other fashion staples fluctuate. But fur aficionados have noticed a number of changes in style over time.

“For one thing, they’re making them reversible so you can wear them more,” Martin said. “It’s not as pretentious. If you wanted to go to the movies, you could just turn it inside out.”

Other modernizations include incorporating more colors, designs, and animal types.

“Even rabbit was the bottom of the spectrum, but today it’s high fashion,” Martin said.

But many also choose to go faux. Furs by Martin does not sell faux — all of their pieces come from ranch-raised animals rather than wild — but Tootsies shoppers have plenty to peruse.

“This year, we are seeing far more high-quality, faux fur and suede fabrics to appeal to the eco-conscious, younger consumer seeking to stay on trend without breaking the bank,” Tootsies Dallas director Nerissa von Helpenstill said. “From touches of fur on collars to full, faux-fur vests and jackets, it is back in a big way this season.”

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“I CA N ’ T K EEP STO L E S IN STO C K . A LOT O F YO U N G G IR LS C O M E IN AN D BUY T H EM . ” V I NC E N T MART I N Knit Rex Rabbit Coat, Tootsies, $795

THE FURS: Clockwise from top left: Feather stole with satin tie, Tootsies; Gold top rex rabbit knit vest, Furs by Martin; Reversible dyed red feathered Finnish raccoon jacket; Parkhurst faux leopard coat, Christy M. Boutique. Above: Mongolian lamb jacket, Tootsies (prices on request) PHOTOS : CHRIS MCGATHEY

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Designer’s Pieces Have Vintage Roots

HALLAM TURNS TO FAMILY FOR INSPIRATION For Rebecca Hallam, designing jewelry is a family affair. That’s because she started designing 12 years ago, when she was influenced by family heirlooms.

“I was spending the summer in San Miguel with my daughter and I took some pieces that were my grandmothers’ to a small factory that was there,” Hallam said. “I had them remake some of those for my cousins, because there were more cousins than there was jewelry.”

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Jewelry designer Emily DuQuesnay draws inspiration from costume pieces she finds in her hometown of New Orleans and in nature.

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DuQuesnay dabbled in the fashion industry since her graduation from the University of Mississippi in 2009, first as a rep for a designer, then as manager of a clothing store. She began searching for her next step, and found it when she started importing and designing baubles for her own collection inspired by her grandmother’s jewelry.

“I was looking for jewelry for me, not to

sell,” said DuQuesnay. “I wasn’t seeing what I wanted.”

DuQuesnay first wore her jewelry, then gifted it to friends, and finally decided to sell it. She browses vintage boutiques and markets, and gets inspired by costume pieces when she goes shopping in her hometown of New Orleans.

“For me, that makes it more unique, and for other people because hopefully they’re not seeing it everywhere else,” she said.

DuQuesnay isn’t limiting herself to vintage pieces, though. Her most recent line is largely inspired by nature. She’s been pleasantly surprised by the number of clients who are responding positively to her more distinctive jewels.

“I’ve been doing a lot of wood and diamonds, and I have a great pair of leaf ear-

rings,” said DuQuesnay. “I really didn’t think anyone else would be interested in them… but if I can mesh [classic and funky jewelry] and people like it, then it’s even better.”

DuQuesnay usually lets inspiration come to her naturally, and a favorite childhood pastime might be the muse for her next batch of baubles.

“When I was younger I would sneak my camera into museums when you weren’t allowed to take photos of the jewelry,” she said. “So I was thinking that I should do that again because there are so many great pieces in those displays.”

LeMercier can be found at Mine boutique on Lovers Lane, online at lemercierjewelry.com, or at boutiques in Mobile, Ala., Atlanta, and New Orleans.

Today, she has two lines: Rebecca Hallam for Elaine Turner — that’s sold in Texas, Tennessee, and New York — and her new line, Harper Hallam, which puts her maiden and married names together.

“It’s a newer line that’s more for an open market,” she said.

Many of her pieces are influenced by her family’s Mexican heritage, so the designs are full of bright turquoise and chunky stones.

Hallam does not have a storefront, but did launch retail sales on her website in September.

— Sarah Bennett

T H E J E W E L S : 1. & 2. Matching pearl and mixed metal chain bracelet and necklace, Harper Hallam ($249; $399). 3. Pave diamond and moonstone pendant, Le Mercier ($330). 4. Emerald, diamond, and black rhodium gold studs, Le Mercier ($950). 5. Baroque pearl and pave diamond earrings, Le Mercier ($1,050). 6. Diamond and opal 18-karat rose gold earrings, Eiseman ($19.8K). 7. Green tsavorite and pave diamond earrings ($1.8K). 8. Turquoise jasper necklace with bone and diamond charm, Harper Hallam ($1.7K). 9. Diamond rings set in rose and white gold, Eiseman ($5K - $25K). 10. Persian turquoise bezel set in gold tone ring, Harper Hallam ($249). 11. Diamond and yellow gold necklace, Eiseman ($11.5K). RIGHT: Assorted turquoise & faceted labradorite cuffs, Harper Hallam ($249). PHOTOS : CLAIRE CASNER

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MILESTONES

Eiseman Celebrates 50 Years of Sparkle

PHOTOS: JOHN SMITH

Eiseman Jewels’ renovated NorthPark store features sleek new interiors and a rolling bar cart, which a can be used during events.

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By Claire Kelley other of pearl earrings from Israel. Leather, wooden, and rose gold-wrap bracelets from Italy. Gucci gold chains and Cartier watches.

These are just a few of the accessories that glitter in their glass cases at the recently renovated Eiseman Jewels at NorthPark Center.

The Eiseman family is celebrating its 50th year in the jewelry business with the unveiling of the revamped store, complete with a private bridal room, windows and TV screens that can be utilized during charity events, and an overall more cohesive design. Eiseman’s corner location at NorthPark is a coveted one, and the Eiseman family is delighted to remain there.

“We’ve been given opportunities to open other stores and we will not,” said Richard Eiseman Jr., who runs the company with his mother, Louise. “[NorthPark] is our home and we’re very proud to be here.”

Louise Eiseman and her late husband started the business with their $25,000 life savings. The

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couple went to New York and bought a pair of pave diamond earrings for $3,900, then went back to their hotel room and got sick.

“I never spent that much money in my life. I threw up!” said Louise.

The store boasts a broad selection of designer jewelry, and is the only retailer that carries Audemar, Vacheron, IWC, Rolex, and Cartier timepieces in one location. Updates to the store include a rolling bar cart, which can be used for events hosted by the Eiseman watch specialists.

There are a few unfinished aspects of the shop, such as the office space to the rear of the store, but at first glance the two-year project seems complete, and the Eiseman team is enthusiastic about the updates.

“We’re just really excited about this,” Richard said. “It’s taken a long time to accomplish, but we think it’s spectacular and we want you to enjoy it as much as we do.”

P U T A R I N G O N I T : The renovations also include an elegant, new bridal suite.

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By Paige Skinner In his studio at Travis Walk, John Cain Sargent pulls out his parents’ wedding book.

“You literally can smell the pages of the album,” he said, flipping through the photographs.

The 2007 graduate of Highland Park High School and owner of John Cain Photography shot his first wedding on July 9, 2011.

“Dallas has a unique culture of celebrating life events, so the wedding industry here is awesome,” he said.

THE COUPLE: Caroline Thompson and David Richards married on June 7. Flip the page to read their announcement.

PHOTO: JOHN CAIN SARGENT

He admits, while blushing, that he’s gone so far as to photograph weddings without actually being hired or assigned.

Yet, it’s those kinds of practices that helped him start his business.

“With weddings — especially photographing a wedding — you’re privileged to very

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special moments that are shared with people.

You get to see things that not even their closest friends get to see,” he said. “Like there are moments that I get to capture that I have the responsibility of sharing with the parents because of the way the wedding is structured, they are in the ceremony already.”

But he’s not the only grad in town working the wedding circuit.

Hockaday graduate Carson Castellaw crossed the stage in 2005, and then went on to obtain a degree in biomedical engineering from Vanderbilt University.

But after planning her own wedding, she decided to opt for a change in career path.

“I always knew that I could do it for other people,” she said. “I knew I had the skills to do it. It’s a lot of organizing.”

Today, Castellaw works as a planner for Bella Flora of Dallas.

“I use a little bit of math from that engineering when I do budgets,” she said. “You know, it’s a lot of people skills, a lot of socializing — all stuff I knew I had the capacity to handle.”

That mix of skills is something SMU graduate Valerie Exnicios knows a bit about, too.

She began brainstorming about starting her own wedding business while planning

other events.

She and business partner Valerie Jen met on campus in 2012, and shortly after, Valerie and Valerie Weddings and Events was born.

“The partnership allows the two of us to combine our designing and planning talents into one comprehensive entity, with the end result being beautifully crafted and executed events,” Valerie Exnicios said.

Working in Dallas, Exnicious has learned that “everyone knows everyone,” which makes the local wedding scene unique. But it still takes both sides of the duo to make things work.

“I bring my background in communication, specifically PR and social media, as well as fashion and floral design, while Valerie Jen brings her business and planning backing.”

Of course, travel is a part of the job for all three, but with their home bases securely centered in Dallas, it’s all about the weddings themselves.

“It’s what I’m most passionate about,” Sargent said. “And there’s just something about that day where it’s two people deciding to bring their lives together. It’s one of the milestones in people’s lives that you can count on one hand.”

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WEDDING

{ Caroline Thompson & David Richards } J U N E 7, 2 0 1 4

JOHN CAIN PHOTOGRAPHY

High school sweethearts Mary Caroline Thompson and David Joseph Richards married on June 7, 2014, after nine years of dating. The couple exchanged their wedding vows at Rio Roca Ranch, the groom’s family ranch in Graford, Texas, where they have shared many happy memories. The Rev. Chad Scruggs officiated their sunset service, on a bluff overlooking a bend in the Brazos River known as “The Arms of God.” Wedding music was provided by a string quartet. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour and tented reception on the lawn followed by a night of dining and dancing. The Atlanta-based band, Life of the Party, provided entertainment at the reception and kept guests on the dance floor throughout the night.

There was a surprise performance by Pat Green, who played a set including “Baby Doll,” the couple’s real “first dance” from their days at Highland Park High School.

The bride and groom made their exit through a shower of white rose petals before reaching their vintage Cadillac convertible.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Philp Thompson Jr. of

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University Park. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Dorothy Eloise Malone of Highland Park and the late Mr. Jacques Bergerac of Biarritz, France, and the late Mrs. Mary Carol McKean of Highland Park and the late Mr. John Philp Thompson, also of Highland Park.

The groom is the son of Ms. Nancy Tartaglino Richards of Highland Park and Mr. Michael Dennis Richards of University Park. He is the grandson of Mrs. Mary Kate Cooper and the late Mr. Billy Glen Richards, both of Dallas.

The bride was escorted down the aisle on the arm of her father and presented in marriage by her parents. For her wedding, Caroline chose an elegant couture bridal gown by Carolina Herrera. The ivory silk Mikado gown featured a sweetheart neckline and top stitch details. Its waist was adorned with Chantilly lace and included covered buttons down the back. The fluted silhouette flowed into a pleated, sweeping train. A piece of lace from her mother’s wedding dress was sewn into her gown.

Her veil featured a double layer of illusion and had Alencon lace detail scattered along the trim and swept past

the edges of her train. Caroline carried a white hand-tied bouquet of peonies, roses and hydrangeas.

Assisting the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Miss Lauren Elizabeth Thompson. Bridesmaids included Margaret Louise Arnot, Mary Martha Bauman, Catherine Lee Branch, Emily Elisabeth George, Alice Carroll Hunter Johnson, Shannon Riley Potter, Melissa McMillen Russo, Alyson Arnold Smith, Christin Marie Snodgrass, and Sterling Ann Stensrud.

Among the members of the house party were Rebecca Kathryn Brown, Hutton Whitney Hipps, Molly Elizabeth McGuire, Flora Kate Richards, Jennifer Salim Richards, and Bailey Britt Weaver. The flower girls were Shelby Elizabeth Sorgenfrei and Anne Charlotte Sorgenfrei.

Attending the groom as best man was his brother, Michael Stewart Richards.

His groomsmen included William Roy Arthur, John Arthur Barnes, Robert Wilson Brown, Jacob Andrew Garrett, James Trevor Heaney, Robert Barnard Kupchynsky, Harrison McCullough Park, Jonathan Samuel Perlman, John

Philp Thompson III, William Crawford Thompson, and Robert Hunter Yates.

Ushers were Jeffrey Leary Brown, Paul Carson Coon, William Alley Richards, Wesley Evan Shaw, Grady Lee Moses Shropshire, and Peter Callier Stavinoha.

The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in corporate communications with a focus on business from the University of Texas at Austin.

Caroline was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority where she served as pledge class president and pledge trainer. Caroline is a principal of Windsor & Park Group, LLC, a fundraising and event planning firm.

The groom is a graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration in entrepreneurial management from Texas Christian University. David was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity where he served as pledge class president. David is in real estate asset management for Castle Peak Homes.

Following their honeymoon to Bora Bora, the couple has made their home in University Park.

W E DDING

DISCOVERY BAY STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY

{ Stephanie Martin & David Taylor } M AY 2 4 , 2 0 1 4

Stephanie Diane Martin and David Sowden Taylor exchanged vows on May 24, 2014, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in San Francisco. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father and was given in marriage by her parents. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Dana Corsello. A cocktail reception at the Marines’ Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco was followed by an evening of dining and dancing in the hotel’s Crystal Ballroom.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boe Willis Martin of College Station, Texas, formerly of Highland Park. She was attended by her maid of honor Lisa Azevedo. Rosalyn Potter, cousin of the groom, was junior bridesmaid, and Iona and Grace Heddle were flower girls. Readers were Christie Grabyan and Robert Potter.

The groom is the son of Mrs. Moira Taylor and the late Mr. Michael Raymond Taylor of Maresfield Park, Sussex, England. He was attended by his best man, Graham Goldberg. Ushers included James Peel, Aaron Potts, the groom’s son William Taylor, and his brother Michael Taylor Matus, actor and tenor on the London stage, who also sang “All I Ask of You.”

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The bride wore a Chantilly and Alencon lace and silk drop-waist gown with a multi-layered cathedral-length tulle and lace train. A long-sleeve lace bolero, cathedral-length veil, and bouquet of white and cream roses completed her ensemble.

A Highland Park High School graduate, the bride received a B.A. in history and French from Colgate University and an M.S. from Columbia University School of Journalism in New York. She is a former Dallas Symphony, Idlewild, National and International debutante and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of San Francisco, where she is a KQED Public Media news anchor and reporter.

A f t e r g r a d u a t i n g f r o m K i n g ’s Canterbury in Kent, England, the groom received a B.A. in economic history from The University of Bristol in Bristol, England, and an M.B.A. from Santa Clara University in Calif. He is an executive recruiter at Electronic Arts in Redwood City, Calif., and is a senior member of The Guardsmen in San Francisco.

Following a honeymoon to Kauai, Hawaii, the couple now resides in San Francisco.

WEDDING

{ Mary Anne Robertson & Mitchell Wyly } J U N E 7, 2 0 1 4

ANDREA POLITO PHOTOGRAPHY

Mary Anne Robertson and Mitchell Evan Wyly exchanged wedding vows on June 7 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. The Rev. L. Nelson Bell II officiated their ceremony. Festival Brass of Dallas provided a six piece ensemble to accompany Michael Shake, the organist. Signed, Sealed, Delivered provided reception music and entertainment, including the couple’s first dance, “All I Do is Dream of You.” A reception with dinner and dancing followed at the Dallas Country Club.

The bride is the daughter of Ms. Angela Lane Robertson and the late Mr. Edward Frank Robertson of Dallas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jean Lane and the late Mr. George William Lane, and Mrs. Mary Robertson and the late Mr. Frank Varnon Robertson.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Evan Acton Wyly, of Dallas. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Evans Wyly, Mr. William Rex Beattie, the late Ms. Rosemary Acton, and the late Mrs. Justine Boozman Beattie of Dallas.

The bride chose a couture gown by Carolina Herrera with a mermaid silhouette, featuring ivory Alencon lace with a bateau neckline opening into a deep “V” in the back. A cathedral-length, Alencon lace veil framed her face and extended down past her cathedral-length train.

The bride carried a bouquet wrapped in a rosary passed from her late paternal grandfather to her late father.

She also included her Delta Gamma pin, and a handkerchief carried by several generations of Robertson women. She wore a gold and diamond bracelet belonging to her maternal great-grandmother.

Andra Hood assisted the bride as maid of honor.

Bridesmaids included Julie Munguia, Sihana Shala, McCary Gilbert, Lucy Rose Conklin, Alex Robertson, Kinsey Baker, and Ashley Lindsey. Savannah Grace Conklin, the groom’s niece, was the flower girl.

Attending the groom as best man was Elias Sinkus.

Groomsmen were Jeff Robertson, Kyle Conklin, Will Gilbert, Robert Casner, Dixon Milner, Ross Anthony, and Cesar Jasso. The ring bearer was McAmis Kyle Conklin, the groom’s nephew.

Mary Anne graduated in May with a Juris Doctorate from the SMU Dedman School of Law. She received a Bachelor of Arts in government, with minors in business and Spanish, from The University of Texas.

The bride is a 2007 graduate of Lake Highlands High School.

The groom received his MBA from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas in May. He also earned an economics degree from Princeton University. The groom is a 2005 graduate of the Episcopal School of Dallas.

Following their honeymoon, to a surprise destination planned by the groom, the couple has made their home in University Park.

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WEDDING

{ Alexandra Weber & Jordan McGowen } MARCH 29, 2014

JOHN CAIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Alexandra Lynn Weber and Jordan Bruce McGowen exchanged wedding vows March 29 at First Baptist Dallas. The Rev. Robert Jeffress officiated with nuptial music provided by Dr. Jerry Aultman, Tom Gilchrist, Julia Miller Klie, and the Highland Park High School Orchestra.

The scripture reading was by the Rev. Sean Worrell. Following the ceremony, a reception, with a seated dinner and dancing, was held at the Adolphus Hotel. The celebration featured lush floral arrangements in ivory and white hues with bright pink and coral accents, designed

by Branching Out. The couple danced their first dance to “It Had to Be You.” The rehearsal dinner was held at the Dallas Petroleum Club. John Cain Photography was on hand recording every magical moment for posterity.

The bride is the daughter of Cindy and Tony R. Weber of Highland Park. She is

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the granddaughter of Ms. Wilma Green, the late Mr. Homer Green, Ms. June Weber, and Mr. Tony W. Weber.

The groom is the son of Janice and Malcolm Theobald of Houston and the late Mr. Blake McGowen. He is the grandson of Ms. Mary Andrzejewski, Ms. Margaret Theobald, Mrs. Jean Theobald, Mr. Brian Theobald and Mr. Neil McGowen.

The bride was presented in marriage by her parents and escorted down the aisle by her father. She chose “Leda,” a strapless, mermaid gown from Vera Wang’s Luxe Collection, which featured delicately placed tulip and rose Chantilly lace over web-designed lace, presenting a luxurious layered look. The gown’s train was completed with Vera Wang’s signature “flange” tiered wave detail for added drama. The bride also chose to have her dress hand-embroidered in Swarovski crystals to add a bit of shimmer. To fin-

ish her look, Alex wore a matching lace, cathedral-length veil which included pearls from her mother’s wedding gown sewn by her mother and two grandmothers.

Assisting the bride as maid of honor was Kylie Weintraub. Bridesmaids included Hannah Ferrin, Stephanie Martin, Spindrift Beck, Taylor McGowen, and Amber Green. Among the members of the house party were Audrey Green and Katherine Weber. Flower girls were Ansley Green, Kennedy Worrell, and Reagan Worrell.

Attending the groom as best man was his brother, Alexander McGowen.

Groomsmen included Bobby Spiller, Travis Laine, Jordon De La Cruz, and Scott Wilkinson. Ushers were Alan Hise, Austin Weber, Blake Worrell, and Clayton Worrell.

The bride is a 2008 graduate of

Highland Park High School. She attended Texas A&M University where she received a bachelor’s degree in business honors and finance. Alex competed as a professional triathlete during college, getting the opportunity to race both locally and internationally. Alex works as a financial planner at RGT, a private wealth management company in Dallas.

The groom is a 2007 graduate of Cinco Ranch High School in Houston. He attended Texas A&M University where he received a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

Jordan works as a field marketing representative at Newton Running, a running shoe company based in Boulder, Colo.

Jordan is a 2 time Ironman Triathlon finisher and and has run 11 marathons all across the United States.

Following their wedding trip to Ambergris Caye, Belize, the couple has made their home in Dallas.

WEDDING

{ Julia Taylor & Carter Cheek } M AY 1 7, 2 0 1 4

ERIC LAURITS

Julia Dawn Irene Taylor and Christopher Carter Cheek of Dallas were united in marriage in the presence of immediate family at Rough Creek Lodge in Glen Rose, Texas on May 17, 2014. The lovely late afternoon ceremony was held in the chapel and officiated by Rev. Danny Rowland, the Cheeks’ family pastor. A seated dinner and dancing followed in the lodge.

Julia is the daughter of Natalie and David Taylor of Preston Hollow. She is the granddaughter of the late Dr. Paul and Dr. Julia Sydor of Glen Ellyn, Ill. and the late Norris and Auda Mae Taylor of Fort Worth, Texas. Carter is the son of Wanda and Paul Cheek of Starkville, Miss.

His grandparents are the late Vernal and Anna Lillian Hill King of Taylorsville, Miss., and Paul and Evelyn Bledsoe Cheek of Weslaco, Texas.

The bride wore a strapless couture gown, by Rivini for Stanley Korshak, of candlelight French Chantilly lace with coordinating veil. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white peonies, blue and white hydrangeas and succulents. A string orchestra and classical singer provided the wedding music. Doc Wesson Band provided the reception music.

The bride, a Highland Park High School graduate and National Merit Scholar, graduated from Vanderbilt University summa cum laude as one of the top five graduates of the class of 2006. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, where she served as vice president and recruitment chair. Julia obtained her Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, where she graduated with high distinction as a George F. Baker Scholar. A lifelong equestrian, Julia is also a twotime World Champion in the American Quarter Horse Association. After business school, she worked at the George W. Bush Institute as Director of Strategy and Operations, and she currently serves as the Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Global Communications for MoneyGram International.

The groom graduated from Starkville High School in Starkville, Miss. He was awarded a scholarship to Southern Methodist University, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and later graduated in 2006. Carter commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer, serving multiple tours overseas as an Infantry Platoon Commander and embedded operator with the Afghan Army. For valor in combat, Carter was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor Device, as well as two additional Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart for his service to the United States. He departed the military in 2012 with the rank of Captain.

Carter worked as Director of Client Relations for Alsbridge Consulting and is currently Vice President of Operations and Business Development for Big Country Water Services Company.

The couple resides in Dallas.

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WEDDING

{ Emily Hall & Baxter Billingsley } APRIL 5, 2014

Emily Blair Hall and Baxter Wilson Billingsley were united in marriage on April 5 in Sandestin, Fla. The ceremony was officiated by the Very Rev. Martin Luther “ML” Agnew Jr. of Tyler, Texas. The evening service was followed by cocktails and a reception of dining and dancing at The Grand in Sandestin. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the parents of the groom, was held at Bistro Bijoux on the eve of the wedding, where Emily wore her mother’s wedding dress, which she altered in length for the occasion.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Baker Hall of Dallas and Tyler, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Larry Blair Hall and the late Mr. Larry Blair Hall of Muleshoe, Texas, and San Angelo, Texas; the late Col. and Mrs. Robert Joseph Standley of San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lauchheimer Schloss Jr. of Sandestin; and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newman Kahn Jr. of Kennebunkport, Maine.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Green Millsaps Jr. of Starkville, Miss., and Mr. Ralph Martin Billingsley of Columbus, Miss. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Charles Billingsley Jr. of Winona, Miss.; the late Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Jacob Hoover of Winona; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Green Millsaps Sr. of Starkville.

For the wedding, the bride wore an elegant, sleeveless, Carolina Herrera gown of silk faille from Bergdorf Goodman in New York. Its sleek silhouette was adorned with lace flower embroidery at the neckline, extending all the way down to the lower back. This romantic, floorlength creation included covered buttons down the back.

An ivory, cathedral-length veil framed her face and traced the length of her wedding train.

Hallye Hall Perkins served as matron of honor.

Bridesmaids included Hallye Sue Fulgham, Mallory Leeann Miller, Alexandra Garonzik Reichek, Meagan Ann Trampe, Megan Elizabeth Upah, and Ashley Elizabeth Warmack. Members of the house party included Jean Simmons Arnold, Megan Lansford Hernandez, and Frances Smith Jackson. Readers, close friends of the bride, were Allison Marie Pearson and Ann Warmack Brookshire.

The groom’s best man was Russell Turner Bowie.

Groomsmen included Adam Canant Cook, Philip Kennard Young Downer, Brent Lee Maupin, Jordan David Musgrove, Jonathan Wesley Parrish, and Stephen Joseph Perkins.

The bride is a graduate of All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master in Professional Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin where she was also a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. The bride, a seventhgeneration Texan, was presented as a Lady in Waiting at the Texas Rose Festival in Tyler in 2006 and as a visiting Tyler Duchess at the Austin Admirals Club Coronation

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DEDE EDWARDS PHOTOGRAPHY

Ball in 2006. Emily is employed by Goldman Sachs, New York as an associate in private wealth management.

The groom is a graduate of Starkville High School, and a graduate of Mississippi State University, where he received a Bachelor of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He is employed

by PricewaterhouseCoopers, New York as a senior

associate.

Following their honeymoon in the Virgin Islands, the couple will reside in New York until the fall. The couple’s permanent home will be Dallas, where the bride will work for Goldman Sachs as a Private Wealth Advisor, and the groom will pursue a Master of Business Administration at the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.

WEDDING

{ Sarah Contrucci & Blake Smith } JA N UA RY 3, 2 0 1 4

ASHLEY TURNER, PHOTOGRAPHER

Sarah Jacobs Contrucci and Blake Sundberg Smith exchanged wedding vows January 3, 2014 at Casa Turquesa, Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the parents of the groom, began the celebrations the night before with a traditional Mexican dinner. On Saturday, Phil Shahbaz officiated the sunset ceremony with the sounds of the breaking waves adding a dramatic counterpoint. McKittrick Simmons, one of the groomsmen, was the pianist for the wedding. A reception of dining and dancing followed, also at Casa Turquesa. The festivities began with a mariachi band, followed by a jazz group for dinner, and special tunes from the juke box for dancing afterwards.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Contrucci of Redlands, Calif.

She is the granddaughter of Richard and Stella Jacobs and Wiladene Jacobs

of Chenoa, Ill., and Nola Contrucci and the late Victor Contrucci from Madison, Wisc.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bishop Smith of Dallas. He is the grandson of the late Herbert and Evelyn Frensley of Houston, the late William A. Smith Jr. of Atlanta, and the late Joe and Katherine Oxford, of Camilla, Ga. and Augusta, Ga. Presented in marriage by her parents, the bride was escorted down the aisle on the arm of her father. Sarah wore a couture gown designed by Inbal Dror. Its mermaid silhouette was enhanced with layers of ivory and nude lace and a long train of tulle and lace layers.

Assisting the bride as maid of honor was Tannia Shankster. Bridesmaids included Peggy Haddad, Giovanna Epley, Jessica England, Calli Traub, Jessica Haring, Shelley Enarson, Stephanie Nitschke,

and sisters-in-law - Sarah Bearden Smith, Claire Smith Mueller, Stacey Smith Beck, and Blythe Smith Koch. Flower girls were nieces Frensley Smith and Emery Smith, Natalie Koch, and Reese Beck.

Serving the groom as best man was his father Stephen Smith. His groomsmen included Matthew Innamorati, Will Graham, Marshall Estes, Will Nesbit, McKittrick Simmons, Evan Carter, Barden Brown, Zeke Patterson, Brannon Albritton, and his brother Thad Smith and brother-in-law Jonathan Contrucci.

Ushers were Chandler Quisenberry, Brady Evans, David Dunlap, Ben Coffee, and John Robert Wunderlick. The ring bearers were nephews Will and Owen Beck, Cooper and Blake Koch, and Elijah Smith.

The bride is a graduate of Redlands East Valley High School in Redlands, Calif. She received a Bachelor of Science

in business marketing, with a minor in art, from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, Calif., and her Master of Art in international development from Eastern University in Philadelphia. Sarah formerly worked with the Akola Project in Uganda and is now a self employed social entrepreneur and designer.

The groom is a 2001 graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts with a major in political science and international affairs from the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. Blake has worked with the Akola Project in Uganda for the past six years and is presently doing an apprenticeship in agribusiness through the University of California at Santa Cruz. He plans to pursue an MBA/MS degree in agribusiness.

Following their wedding trip to Thailand, the couple have made their home in Santa Cruz, Calif.

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WEDDING

{ Megan Del Monte & Scott McKenzie } JUNE 14, 2014

Megan Marie Del Monte and Scott Wright McKenzie were married in the Duke University Chapel in Durham, N.C., on June 14, 2014. Rev. Nils Chittendon officiated their ceremony.

A reception with seated dinner and dancing followed at Bay 7, in the historic warehouse district of Durham.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Del Monte of Lutherville, Md. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Marie McEnroe of Timonium, Md., and Mrs. Norma Del Monte of Havertown, Pa. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike McKenzie of University Park.

Megan selected a silk satin couture gown by Jill Andrews Gowns with sweetheart neckline and deep, plunging V-back and sweeping cathedral-length train. Restored Alencon lace from her mother’s wedding dress enhanced the corset bodice and mantilla-style cathedral-length veil.

Assisting the bride as maid of honor was Catherine Krom. Bridesmaids included Kelly McKenzie, Eve Del Monte, Liza Braun, Christina Germinario, Jessica McBride, Kelly McCann, Hannah Mudge, and Caitlin Sloane. Attending the groom as best man was Ryan Barnett. His groomsmen included Bryan Del Monte, Kevin Del Monte, Scott Strickland, Josh Glessing, Brian Hyer, and Chris Rall. Adam Kelly and Tom Ward served as ushers.

The bride is a graduate of St. Paul’s School for Girls in Brooklandville, Md. where she was president of the class of 2005. Megan received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 2009 and an MMS in management studies in 2010, both from Duke University, where she was also an All-American and All-ACC lacrosse player, playing on the Duke Women’s Lacrosse team, 2005-2009; and a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Megan is a regional account executive for Comcast Spotlight.

The groom is a 2005 graduate of Highland Park High School, where he was a National Merit finalist and captain of the men’s varsity soccer team.

He received a Bachelor of Science with

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distinction in economics in 2009 and an MMS in management studies in 2010, both from Duke University, where he was also a senator in the Duke student

government, a member of the Duke University Athletics Council, and a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. Scott is a senior associate at JMI Equity.

Following their wedding trip to St. Bart’s in the Caribbean and then to Brazil for the World Cup, the couple has made their home in Baltimore.

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{ Casey Castellaw & Chandler Sinclair } APRIL 26, 2014

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Casey Elizabeth Castellaw and Chandler Reid Sinclair were united in marriage on April 26, at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was officiated by the Reverend Ronald Wesley Scates. Cocktails and a reception of dinner and dancing at the Adolphus Hotel followed the evening service.

A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the parents of the groom, was held at the Park Cities Hilton on the eve of the wedding. Casey wore her mother’s wedding dress, which she altered in length for the occasion.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Edwin Castellaw of University Park.

She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Betty Christal, the late Mr. James Edwin Castellaw Sr. of Dallas and the late Dr. George Liebes and the late Mrs. Nancy Liebes Henderson, also of Dallas.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Turney Sinclair of Dallas. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs.

David Allen Byrnes of Kaufman, Texas; Mr. Richard Sinclair of Marble Falls, Texas; and Mrs. Sammie Gray of Georgetown, Texas.

For the wedding the bride wore a Pasadena gown, designed by Watters, with floral, ivory embroidered lace, accompanied with point d’esprit and a sweeping cathedral-length train. An ivory, chapel-length veil framed her face .

Ellen Dransfield Suits served as matron of honor.

Bridesmaids included Christy Schmitt Youngblood, Meghan McGill Boyett, Claire Smitham, Audrey Kerr, Taylor Foster, Carson Glasscock Castellaw, and Catherine Clift Hardaway.

Members of the house party included Tate Giddens, Brooke Price, Caroline Yarbrough, Chandler Ramey, Anna Brink, Shanley Huckabee, and Martha Givhan. The flower girls were Casey Hale and Kathryn Hale.

The groom’s best men were his brothers, Denver

Sinclair and Easton Sinclair. Groomsmen were Kyle Castellaw, Will Foster, Matt Sitton, Peyton Harper, George Youngblood, and Sean Dunn. Ushers were Austin Parker, Lee Koons, Clark Smith, and Cody Collins. The ring bearer was River Trail.

The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School.

She received a Bachelor of Arts in small business and entrepreneurship from Texas A&M University where she was a member of Chi Omega fraternity. Casey owns and operates Highland Park Dance Company.

The groom is a graduate of Highland Park High School and a graduate of the University of Mississipi, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. He received a Master of Science in counseling from Southern Methodist University. He is currently employed by Heritage Counseling and Consulting of Dallas.

Following their honeymoon to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, the couple now resides in Dallas.

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{ Kate McEvoy & Willing Ryan } M AY 3 , 2 0 1 4

Katherine Grace McEvoy and Robert Willing Ryan III joined hands and hearts in holy matrimony on May 3, 2014, at The Cloister Garden in Sea Island, Ga. The Rev. Kevin D. Huddleston officiated their romantic ceremony. Guests followed a bagpiper along the marsh to The Cloister where they enjoyed a cocktail party, followed by a seated dinner with dancing to The Atlanta Party Band. The fabulous weekend began with a welcoming cocktail party, hosted by Mrs. Robert Willing Ryan Jr., with dinner at the Beach Club at The Cloister.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Patrick McEvoy Jr. of University Park. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Bennett L. Woolley Jr. and the late Mr. Bennett L. Woolley Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. A. Patrick McEvoy of University Park.

The groom is the son of Mrs. Robert Willing Ryan Jr. and the late Mr. Robert Willing Ryan Jr. of Preston Hollow. He is the grandson of the late Mr. Robert Willing Ryan Sr., the late Mrs. Francis Beall Ryan, the late Mr. Harold Virgil Johnson Jr., and Mr. William Alvin Moncrief Jr. and the late Mrs. Deborah Beggs Moncrief, all of Fort Worth, Texas.

The bride was presented in marriage by her parents and escorted down the aisle by her father. Kate chose a bridal gown by designer, Carolina Herrera. The ivory silk Mikado gown featured a sweetheart neckline and top-stitch details.

Assisting the bride as maids of honor were Christine Roberts Chaney a n d C a t h e r i n e M a r y R o z y c z k o.

Bridesmaids included Audrey Elizabeth Adams, Kristen Marie Duncan, Lora Schumacher Grabowsky, Katherine Spaht Hutchison, Hallie Yarbrough Jennings, Melissa Murray Lacy, Ellen Claire Lindsey, Amy Tessier McEvoy, and Elizabeth Wolcott Sorenson. Among the house party members were Kate Gottsacker Conger, Rebekah Lynn Hill, Meredith Ann Hubble, Whitney Nichols Kuhn, and Cameron Trammell McClain.

The flower girl was Grace Kathleen McEvoy.

Attending the groom as best woman was his sister Deborah Capera Ryan.

Groomsmen included Brig Mankin

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Brandt, William Ryan Brannan, Samuel Max Cohen, Robert Wallace Dillard III, Robert John Geary Jr., Robert Walker Hairston, Adam Joseph LeBlanc, Alfred Patrick McEvoy III, Bennett Charles McEvoy, and Jeffrey Brian Wells.

Marquez Dagen Bela and Iain Wood were ushers. The ring bearer was Patrick McEvoy IV. The bride is a graduate of Highland

Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Mississippi, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Kate is currently a Pilates instructor.

The groom is a graduate of Culver Military Academy in Culver, Ind. He received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Texas at Austin,

where he was also a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University. Willing is the founder and managing partner of RWR Investments, a private investment firm in Dallas.

Following their honeymoon trip to Saint Barthelemy in the Caribbean, the couple has made Dallas their home.

WEDDING

{ Lillian Scott & Greg Greene } JUNE 14, 2014

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Lillian Bowden Scott of Charleston, S.C. and Gregory Charles Greene Jr. of Dallas were united in marriage on June 14, 2014, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. The Rev. Stewart Marshall Huey and the Rev. J. Haden McCormick officiated the ceremony at half past six o’clock in the evening, and music was provided by Capers Cross. A reception followed at Hibernian Hall. A rehearsal dinner, hosted

by Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Charles Greene, was held the evening before the wedding at the Carolina Yacht Club.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young Scott of Charleston, S.C. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ashley H. Gale Jr. and the late Mr. Gale of Charlotte, N.C. and Mrs. James J. Scott Jr. and the late Mr. Scott of Charleston, S.C. A graduate of PorterGaud, Lillian earned a B.S. from Vanderbilt and a M. Ed. in Special Education from the University of Texas at Austin. She teaches special education at Spring Valley School in Dallas.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Charles Greene of Dallas. He is the grandson of Mr. James Drake Kennedy Jr. and the late Mrs. Dorothy H. Kennedy of Lookout Mountain, Tenn. and Mr. Charles William Greene and the late Mrs. Evelyn C. Greene of St. Cloud, Minn. Gregory graduated from The Episcopal School of Dallas and earned a B.S. from Vanderbilt University. He will be entering SMU’s Cox School of Business where he will study for his MBA. He currently works as CFO for CAR, LLC in Dallas.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, Robert Young Scott. Her maid of honor was Kenan Louise Hyman. Bridesmaids included Merritt Ann Bury, Grace Perry Daughtridge, Landon Kennedy Greene, Sarah Lawrence Jones, Kathleen Rose Jordan, Virginia Dawson Lane, Felicia Howell Morrison, Laura Leigh Reeves, and Allison Andree Voss. Flower girls were Frances Faye Bailey, Carrigan Wren Konradi, Carter McLendon Likes, and Margaret Britton Zollweg.

Drake William Greene stood as best man.

Groomsmen included Devin David Charhon, Taylor Alan Horton, Andrew Chapman Imel, Andrew Maedgen Key, Fletcher Edmonds Lewis, Eric Eberle Pederson, Benjamin Charles Reaves, Robert Young Scott Jr., and Ronald Leslie Thompson.

Serving as ushers were Abraham Agustin Benavides, James William Clear, Chase Chapman Houghton, Daniel Werner Kravitz, Marc Alan Levit, Sean Barros Mascarenas, Preston James Simons, and Michael Robert Warren. Catherine Claire Butterworth and Jane Katherine Hensley were readers.

The couple honeymooned in Cabo, Mexico, and they now reside in Dallas.

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{ Christina Hamilton & Alec Fritchie } MARCH 8, 2014

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Christina Elizabeth Hamilton and Gustave Alexander “Alec” Fritchie IV were married at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church in New Orleans on March 8, 2014. Dr. Donald Frampton officiated the ceremony. Dining and dancing followed at the Royal Sonesta, where Southern Louisiana cuisine including shrimp and grits, the bride’s favorite, was served. The BRW band, whose frequent costume changes added much to the merriment, provided entertainment.

Alec and his cousins sang “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling,” a Fritchie wedding tradition, and Christina joined them on stage to finish it off. New Orleans photographer Oscar Rajo captured all the magical moments for posterity. The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner on the eve of the wedding at Arnaud’s.

The bride is the daughter of Ms. Karla Gay Smith of Highland Park and Mr. Reuben Curtis Hamilton of Dallas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Patsy Ruth Smith and the late Mr. Herman Jared Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Howard Hamilton.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Alexander Fritchie III of New Orleans. He is the

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grandson of Mrs. William Anderson Baker Jr. and the late Mr. William Anderson Baker Jr., and Mrs. Gustave Alexander Fritchie Jr. and the late Judge Gustave Alexander Fritchie Jr. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father while strains of “Rigaudon” by Compra filled the air.

She wore a modified mermaid silhouette gown by UllaMaija from Warren Barròn Bridal. It featured corded French rose lace over a double charmeuse underdress, with sweetheart neckline and a beaded sash around the waist. Christina paired this with an embroidered chapel-length lace veil and train. Her bridal bouquet of roses and fragrant hyacinths was in tones of ivory and white. Christina’s handkerchief, her mother’s gift, was embroidered with her initials and the wedding date in blue.

Matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Jacqueline Grisham. Bridesmaids were Misty Bray, Gretchen Fritchie, Kendall Fritchie, Julie Struble, Meggie Boeing, Natalie Bills, Caroline Mills, Margaret Newman, Mallory Shary, and McCall Cunningham.

House party members included Kelly Shipley, Sara

Bailey, Amanda McDermott, Ashlea Feezel, and Staley Hawkins. Caroline Bray and Cassidy Bray were flower girls.

Best man was the groom’s father, Gus A. Fritchie III. Groomsmen included Philip Hernandez, Wesley Harris, Andrew Walker, Chris Snodgrass, Sam Buckner, Alex St. Amour, Adam Edrington, Drew Swerdlow, Oscar Hernandez, and Michael Perez. Ushers were Jared Hamilton, Karl Senner, Trevor Heaney, Matt Dileo, and Christian Hernandez. The ring bearer was Robert Grisham.

The bride received a B.S. in corporate communications with a business minor from the University of Texas at Austin where she was also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Christina is a recruiting coordinator at McGlinchey Stafford Law Firm.

The groom received a B.S. in political science from Texas Christian University where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Alec is a producer at Gillis, Ellis & Baker.

Following their honeymoon in Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple has made New Orleans their home.

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{ Tara Geesaman & James Helwig } M AY 3 1 , 2 0 1 4

Tara Faye Geesaman and James Stanley Helwig Jr. exchanged wedding vows May 31 at Grace Church in New York City. The Reverend J. Donald Waring, Rector of Grace Church, officiated their ceremony. A reception followed at the Russian Tea Room on 57th Street in Manhattan. Cocktail Hour was in the Iconic Bear Lounge followed by dinner and dancing in the Grand Bear Ballroom. The parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner, at the Aspen Social Club, on the eve of the wedding.

The bride is the daughter of Wanda and Gery Geesaman of Sinking Spring, Pa. She is the granddaughter of Willard and Lillian Epler and Hobart and Rita Geesaman. The groom is the son of James and Corleen Helwig of University Park.

He is the grandson of James and Kathleen Miles and Stanley and Evelyn Helwig.

Presented in marriage by her parents and escorted down the aisle on the arm of her father, the bride wore an elegant Cymbeline Paris couture gown with cap sleeves and an open keyhole back, adorned with lace and hand beading.

She wore a cathedral-length lace veil and carried tight white peonies with trailing white orchids and stephanotis entwined

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with her grandmother Rita’s handsewn handkerchief and a locket passed down from her mother.

Attending the bride as matron of honor was Lily May Andruk. Her bridesmaids included Ashley Lerch and her cousin, Shannon Geesaman. Assisting the groom as best man was Jed Walsh. His groomsmen included Albert Auclair and Charles Kornblith. Serving as ushers were Zach Mager, Chris Ericson, Casey Zeman, and Crinny Dean.

The bride is a 2002 graduate of Wilson High School in Reading, Pa. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in arts administration from Wagner College. Tara is the owner and manager of PNT Fitness in Long Island City, Queens, N.Y. The groom is a 2001 graduate of St. Mark’s School of Texas. He graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in economics. James is the managing director at Glenview Capital in New York City.

Following their honeymoon trip to Bora Bora, Mo’ore’a and Tahiti, the couple has made their home in the heart of New York City.

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{ Garland Hopkins & Matthew Sepulveda } APRIL 5, 2014

Garland Gene Hopkins and Matthew Allen Sepulveda were united in Holy Matrimony on April 5, 2014, at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. The Reverend Mark Davis officiated. Vocalist Callie Nixon performed “How Great Thou Art” and “My Redeemer Lives” accompanied by the Stradivarius String Quartet. The bride’s first-grade teacher, Anna Matheny, read scripture chosen by the couple.

A reception of dining and dancing followed at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Guests danced to the music of Cuvee and dined on beef tenderloin and boursin mac and cheese along with pulled pork sliders and slaw. Garland and Matthew’s specialty cocktail was a refreshing “Lazy Lemonade.” Their cake was a five-tier almond cake with amaretto filling including the couple’s initials, designed

by Jackie Spratt. The Garden Gate floral design created a lush, colorful garland of roses, hydrangeas and peonies that framed the doorway near the cake. A lovely rehearsal dinner, hosted by the parents of the groom, was held on the eve of the wedding at the Park City Club.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawrence Hopkins of University Park. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Garland Heape and Dr. and Mrs. Alton Hopkins, all of Dallas.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Miguel Sepulveda of University Park. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Bridges and the late Mr. Carlos Miguel Sepulveda and the late Dr. Patricia Marie Sepulveda.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted down the aisle on the arm of her father.

Garland wore a beautiful Bianchi sleeveless, ivory silk taffeta gown originally worn by her mother in 1981. Patti Flowers of Dallas took charge of its redesign, which featured a jeweled neckline and fitted bodice of Alencon lace with hand-beading and clusters of seed pearls, finished with scalloped Alencon lace at the hem. Garland paired this with her mother’s cathedral-length veil of silk illusion, delicately edged with beaded, scalloped Alencon lace which complemented the scalloped hem of the cathedral-length train. Garland carried her maternal great grandmother’s monogrammed handkerchief and a bouquet of softly colored peonies, hydrangeas and juliette roses.

Assisting the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Evann Hopkins, and as matron of honor, Emily Harding.

Bridesmaids included her sister-in-law, Rachel Hopkins; Morgan Blaik; Amber Kotschi; Claire Mueller; Erin Pickering; Chelsea Ridley; and her cousin, Elizabeth Sparks. The bridesmaids all wore ceil blue floor-length chiffon dresses. Among the members of the house party were Caroline Atchison, Brittany Liggitt, Katie Schell, Jenny Smiley, and Joy Sugg. The flower girl was the groom’s niece, Ashley Sepulveda, who wore a tea-

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length ivory dress with chiffon ribbon swirls designed

by Garland.

Attending the groom as best man was his brother, Michael Sepulveda. His groomsmen included his brothers, Stephen Sepulveda and Daniel Sepulveda, and his brother-in-law, Lawson Hopkins, along with Tyler Beard, Andrew Douthit, Russell English, Paul Hamilton, and Will Skelton. Serving as ushers were Tim Jett, Josh Harding, Mitchell Page, and Trey Sandoz. Ring bearers were the groom’s nephews, Aaron Sepulveda and Luke

Sepulveda, along with Jackson Shull.

The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School.

She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art from Baylor University. Garland is a graphic designer in Dallas.

The groom is a graduate of Highland Park High School.

He received a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from Baylor University. Matthew is the recycling program manager for Interstate Batteries.

Following their wedding trip to Cabo San Lucas, the newlyweds have made their home in University Park.

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{ Daley Harris & Robert Bennett } F E B RUA RY 1, 2 0 1 4

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Daley Ann Harris and Robert Harold Bennett were united in matrimony on Saturday, February 1 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. The Rev. David Colyer Rea officiated and hymns were sung by the Highland Park Chorale. A black tie reception, with seated dinner and dancing, followed at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel. Motown hits were played by the band “Compozitionz” from Montgomery, Ala. The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the parents of the groom, on the eve of the wedding, took place at The Mansion on Turtle Creek. Karlisch Photography captured all the magical moments for posterity.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Neil Harris of University Park. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ann McCartin and the late Mr. Thomas R. McCartin, and Mrs. Tom Solomon and the late Mr. Ned R. Harris, all from Dallas.

The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Urban Bennett of Springfield, Mo. He is the grandson of the late Dr. and Mrs. Harold Cordell Larimore and Mrs. Robert Cloud Bennett and the late Mr. Bennett.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents. Daley wore an elegant, custommade gown of ivory silk organza with cascading, pleated ruffles. The gown featured a sweetheart neckline and was enhanced with ruching at the bodice. Daley’s heirloom veil was one her great grandparents purchased in Brussels, Belgium in 1960.

It has been worn by all the women in her family since, making Daley the 14th bride to wear it. Her bridal bouquet was white peonies. Daley carried a handkerchief and small bible from her maternal grandmother, which she had carried on her wedding day, as well as a handkerchief from Paris, a gift from the mother of the groom. These were attached to the bridal

bouquet.

The bride’s sisters Kelly Harris Catalani and Megan Harris Michelson served as matrons of honor. Her bridesmaids included Lauren Fournier Diebel, Allison Turpin Dowell, Rory Drake Harbison, Lesley Collins Hile, Ashley Bennett Jones, Julie Sprunt Marshall, Elizabeth Beasley Raynor, and Kristen Turpin Vick. The flower girls were Liliane Bennett Jones and Mary Margaret Michelson.

Three best men attended the groom: Michael Hays Boone, Kirk Andrew McKinnon, and Spencer Thomas Moss.

Groomsmen were Robert Preston Bobo, Tanner James Catalani, Kenneth Carson Jones, Austin Nicholas McCullough, Matthew Allen McMurphy, Robert Everett Mead, Blake Austin Michelson, and Paul Matthew Zmigrosky II. The ring bearer was James Cyrus Jones.

The bride is a graduate of Highland

Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts in history from Southern Methodist University, where she was also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Daley is the owner of Daley Ann Designs.

The groom is a graduate of Glendale High School in Springfield, Mo. He also received a Bachelor of Arts in history from SMU and a Masters in Medieval History, from the University of York in York, England. Rob has served on the Real Estate Council Dallas and is a board member and former Chair of Associate Leadership Council, the Real Estate Council’s leadership development program. He works in commercial real estate investments with Thackeray Partners, Dallas.

Following their wedding trip to Round Hill, Jamaica, the couple has made their home in Dallas.

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{ Abigail Davis & Matthew Goyne } F E B RUA RY 2 2, 2 0 1 4

Abigail Lynn Davis and Matthew Robert Goyne were united in marriage February 22, 2014 at Seaside Interfaith Chapel in Seaside, Fla. Michael Stewart of Dallas officiated the ceremony. A reception of dining and dancing at the Lake House of the Watercolor Inn followed the ceremony. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Central Park Green in Alys Beach, Fla. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis of San Antonio. She is the granddaughter of Rev. James Thompson and the late Mrs. Betty Thompson and the late Gen. and Mrs. Bennie Davis, USAF Ret., all of San Antonio.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Goyne of University Park. He is the grandson of Dr. Arlie Goyne and the late Dr. Minetta Goyne and Mrs. Grace Atherton and the late Mr. Robert Atherton, all of Arlington, Texas.

The bride selected a gown of ivory Alencon lace designed by Ines Di Santo. It featured a fit-to-flare silhouette with a bateau neckline, off-the-shoulder sleeves, and was accented by a lace bow at the center of the back, which cascaded to a cathedral-length train, complemented by a sweeping, lace-trimmed veil.

The maid of honor was Victoria Davis, sister of the bride and the matron of honor was Taylor Clark, also a sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Charli Anderson, Courtney Beaver, Ashby Christian, Susan DeKoch, Rachel Ferguson, Katherine Gainey, Meagan Lewis, Lindsay Nahoum, Cassie Porterfield, Lauren Poses, and Katie Smith. House party members were Emily Ballou, Juli Dewar, Margaret Mildren, Allison Sample, and Mary Elyse Scott.

G r o o m s m e n we r e S i m o n B e a k l e y, Au s t i n Blankenbeckler, Sayers Brown, John Clark, Benjamin Compton, Robert Dougherty, David Dunlap, Ward Eastman, Matthew Hanna, Lonnie Holotik, Graham Johnson, Leslie Malnory, Thomas Sylvan, and Patrick Wiggins.

Aliya Decker, cousin of the groom, served as flower girl. The ring bearers were Thomas Clark, nephew of the bride and Maxwell Davis, cousin of the bride.

The bride is a graduate of Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio. She received a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Abby is a coowner of 3 Marthas, a baby gift line based in Dallas.

The groom is a graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in international affairs from the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Matthew is an analyst with Jones Lang Lasalles’ Dallas Capital Markets Team.

Following their honeymoon to Argentina, Matthew and Abby have made their home in Dallas.

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{ Mary Lamar Washburne and Adam Nicholas } JUNE 28, 2014

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Mary Lamar Addison Washburne and Adam Joseph Nicholas exchanged wedding vows June 28 at Woodmont Christian Church in Nashville, Tenn.

The ceremony was officiated by Bishop Philip Jones of All Saints Dallas. A reception of dining and dancing followed at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Lucy Hunter Washburne and Mr. and Mrs. Richards Pomeroy Washburne of Highland Park. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dwight L. Hunter and the late Mr. and Mrs. Elihu B. Washburne, all of Dallas.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Nicholas of Mobile, Ala. He is the grandson of Mr. Charles Adams and the late Mrs. Dawn Adams of Phenix City, Ala., and the late Mr. and Mrs.

Claude Nicholas of Mobile.

The bride chose a custom lace gown from Modern Trousseau of Nashville, with cap sleeves, a scoop neckline, and deep back accented by a cream satin sash. She wore her mother’s cathedral-length Alencon lace veil, which extended beyond the chapel-length train of her gown. She carried a bouquet of cream and blush flowers and wore her great-grandmother’s antique watch.

The bride was given in marriage by her father. Attending as matron of honor was her sister, Eleanor Washburne Umphres.

Bridesmaids included the bride’s cousin Spindrift Beck, the groom’s sister Caroline Nicholas, and friends Anna Farmer, Susan Nudo, Francesca Ross, Lonyae Thomas, Alexandra Thompson, a n d Je n n y Wi l ke s . F l owe r g i r l s were the bride’s cousins Britton and

Brooke Barcus.

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Groomsmen included the groom’s cousin Jacob Haston, the bride’s brother Hunter Washburne, and friends Benjamin Hodges, Prithvi Muddana, Nicholas Redfoot, Paul VandeKoppel, John Watson IV, and Alexander Woodhull II. Ushers were Christopher Fruci, Tyler Gilcrest, Brian Pang, Ryan Russell, brother-in-law of the bride Captain Christopher Umphres USAF, and stepbrother of the bride George Ritzen.

House party members included the bride’s cousins Caroline Casey and Katherine Kibler, and the groom’s cousin Amelia Haston. Scripture readers were Yates Bateman, Andrew Castillo, and Samantha Smith. Jillian Watson performed a violin solo.

The bride is a 2008 graduate of

Ursuline Academy of Dallas. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English and history from Vanderbilt University in 2012 where she was a member of Chi Omega.

Upon graduation, the bride worked on Capitol Hill in D.C. and subsequently in Atlanta for the state of Georgia. She is now a first-year law student at Southern Methodist University.

The groom is a 2008 graduate of St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile.

He received a Bachelor of Engineering in civil engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2012 where he was a member of Beta Upsilon Chi fraternity. Upon graduation, the groom worked as a consultant for PowerPlan in Atlanta. He is now a market analyst for Precision in Dallas.

Following their wedding trip to Antigua, the couple resides in Dallas.

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{ Molly Miller & Nick Meyer } J U N E 7, 2 0 1 4

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Molly Stephens Miller and Nicholas Martin Meyer exchanged wedding vows June 7, 2014 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas. Rev. Paul Meyer, the father of the groom, officiated their ceremony. Scripture readers were Joshua Ralston and Eric VanderSchaaf, brothersin-law of the bride.

A reception followed at the Omni Barton Creek Resort with cuisine from the many travels of the bride and groom.

The tables were set with vintage china, antique silver and escort cards hand painted by the bride’s sister, Mary Claire.

The groom was surprised with a threetiered, doughnut-hole cake. The evening began with the bride and groom’s salsa

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to “Suavemente” where Molly was completely flipped in the air by the groom.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Star Hill Ranch catered by Salt Lick Barbecue.

The bride is the daughter of Jan Stephens Miller and Tyree Bell Miller of Dallas. She is the granddaughter of the late Betty and Frank Stephens, and the late Patricia and John Miller, all of Highland Park.

The groom is the son of Beverly and Paul Meyer of Austin. He is the grandson of the late John and Elsa Meyer and the late Arleen and Martin Brauer, both of St. Louis.

The bride was given in marriage by

her parents. Her father escorted her down the aisle. Molly wore a lace gown

by Monique Lhuillier and her sister Sarah’s Belgian lace veil. She carried her grandmother BeBe’s lace handkerchief encircling her bouquet of white and blush pink peonies.

The matrons of honor were Molly’s sisters, Sarah Ralston and Mary Claire VanderSchaaf. The bride’s niece, Adele Ralston, was flower girl.

The best men were Nick’s brothers, Zach Meyer and Jake Meyer. The ring bearer was the nephew of the bride, Luke VanderSchaaf.

The bride graduated from Timothy Christian High School in Chicago. She

received a Bachelor of Science from Hope College in Holland, Mich. in 2009 and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. Molly now works for Vanderbilt Children’s Psychiatric Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.

The groom is a graduate of Austin High School and received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Christian University in 2009. He is continuing his studies as a graduate student at Vanderbilt Owen School of Business.

They are living in Nashville after traveling through Brazil, where they were able to see the World Cup and cheer on the USA’s win over Ghana.

WEDDING

{ Brittny Groce & Hunt Allred } JA N UA RY 11, 2 0 1 4

ANDREA POLITO PHOTOGRAPHY

Brittny Shane Groce and Herbert Hunt Allred exchanged wedding vows on January 11, 2014, at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. Rev. L. Nelson Bell II officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at the Dallas Country Club with dinner and dancing to the music of Cuvee. The newlyweds danced their first dance to “I Cross My Heart” by George Strait.

On the eve of the wedding, a rehearsal dinner with a ranch theme was held at the Dallas Petroleum Club.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jody Wayne Groce of Highland Village, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dean McCurdy and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Glenn Groce, both of Yukon, Okla.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Louis Allred of Highland Park. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Herbert Hunt of Highland Park and the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Edward Allred of Wellington, Texas.

The bride was presented in marriage by her parents and escorted down the aisle by her father. Brittny wore a Liancarlo gown of Alencon lace. An ivory sash with a handmade rose marked the bride’s waistline.

Brittny wore her mother’s cathedral-length lace veil and her paternal grandmother’s wedding ring was laced into her bouquet of roses. She held an heirloom handkerchief that had been carried by brides in the groom’s mother’s family since 1874.

Maid of honor was Kali Groce. Bridesmaids included Nancy Allred, Erin Neece, Jennifer Kesterson, Alexis Sereni, and Mackenzie Sumrall.

House party members were Peyton Groce, Kaci McCurdy, Kiffany McCurdy, Madison Murphree, Cayman Murphree, and flower girl Sadie Schafer.

Best man was Ryan Wolcott. Groomsmen included Adam Blake, Christopher Gleysteen, Tanner Groce, Louis Mertz, and Jonathan Purdy. Ushers were Taylor Allred, Nathan Crow, Austin Hunt, Davin Hunt, Marshall Hunt, and Blake Waggoner.

The bride is a 2003 graduate of Edward S. Marcus High School. She received a BBA in finance and B.S. in economics from SMU and a MBA from UT-Austin.

Brittny is a member of Delta Delta Delta. She works as an equity analyst at Luther King Capital Management.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a BBA in finance and accounting from TCU and a MBA from UT-Austin.

Hunt is a member of Phi Delta Theta, an Eagle Scout, and an accomplished pilot. His groom’s cake featured a large model airplane. Hunt works as an equity analyst for Vollero Beach Capital Partners.

Following their honeymoon to Maui, the couple has made their home in Highland Park.

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WEDDING

{ Christine Kelly Stephens & Nicholas John Deaver } OCTOBER 5, 2013

EVGENIA KOSTIAEVA, PHOTOSHOOTS VALLARTA

C h r i s t i n e Ke l l y St e p h e n s a n d Nicholas “Nick” John Deaver were married October 5, 2013 at Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita, Mexico. The couple exchanged vows in a romantic waterfront ceremony officiated by the bride’s brother-in-law Dr. Timothy Daniel Girard on the sandy shores of Las Manzanillas Beach. Following the ceremony, family and friends enjoyed a cocktail hour before moving to Las Cuevas Beach for a seated dinner and dancing.

A rehearsal dinner was sponsored by the groom’s parents on the eve of the wedding at the Tamai Gardens.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kelly Stephens of

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University Park. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Gibson Jr. of Dallas and the late Col. and Mrs. Joseph W. Stephens Jr. of Abilene, Texas.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery Deaver of Memphis, Texas. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Clare of Austin, Texas and the late Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Deaver of Memphis, Texas.

The bride was presented in marriage by her parents and was escorted down the aisle on the arm of her father.

Christine wore a Romona Keveza “Legends” gown from Ultimate Bride in Chicago. It featured a draped mermaid silhouette of silk shantung taffeta

with sweetheart neckline and a dramatically ruched train. Her veil was the same worn by her oldest sister, and her bouquet was wrapped in lace from her mother’s veil.

The bride’s younger sister Caroline Stephens served as her maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were her older sisters Kimberly Stephens Girard and Courtney Stephens. The flower girl was the bride’s niece Grace Girard.

Serving as best man was the groom’s father, John Deaver. Groomsmen included the groom’s brother Dan Deaver and childhood friend Matt Naylor. Ushers were the groom’s college friends Kirk Haney and Taylor Morris.

The ring bearers were the bride’s nephews Will and Drew Girard.

The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School. She attended the University of Texas and graduated from Texas Tech with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Christine is self-employed in international marketing.

The groom is a graduate of Memphis High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Texas. Nick manages global branding and communications for Star Alliance.

Following a honeymoon to the Maldives, the newlyweds have made their home in Frankfurt, Germany.

E N G AGEMEN TS

{ Spining - Underwood }

DAVID S. IRVIN PHOTOGRAPHY

{Morgan - Michelsohn}

JESS BARFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY

The engagement of Brett Colleen Spining, daughter of Betty Kathleen Spining and the late Paul Garth Spining III of University Park, to Randall Corey Underwood, son of Randall and Mary Underwood of Wichita, Kan., is announced by the bride’s mother.

The bride is a 2004 graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences in interior design from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, in 2009. She is employed at Taylors on Ten, a designer showroom at the Dallas World Trade Center, as a member of the design team. She is an allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers and started her interior design company, Spining Interior Design, in 2010.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Kapaun Mt.

Carmel Catholic High School. He received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan., in 2008. He is employed at Provista, a healthcare services management company, as an account executive in Las Colinas, Texas.

Brett and Corey formally met in the summer of 2009 and became engaged December 14, 2013.

Brett is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Vangjel of San Antonio and the late Paul Garth Spining II of Newport Beach, Calif. Corey is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Randall Underwood and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle McCoy of Wichita, Kan. An April 11, 2015 wedding is planned and afterward the couple will reside in University Park.

Dr. John R. Morgan Jr. and Mrs. Cecilia Morgan of University Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Kathleen “Katie” Morgan, to Aaron Bayliss Michelsohn Esq., son of Mr. Lawrence Michelsohn Esq. and Dr. Lynn Daugherty of Fort Pierce, Fla. The bride is a graduate of The Hockaday School. She received a BA in religious studies from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. Katie is currently working toward her Master of Science in Agricultural Sciences from Texas A&M in Commerce, Texas.

The groom is a graduate of Robert H. Goddard High School in Roswell, N.M. He received a B.A. in political science from Rhodes College and a JD from the University of New Mexico School of Law in Albuquerque, N.M. Aaron is practicing law with Joyce W. Lindauer in Dallas.

The couple plans a July 4, 2015 wedding at the Dallas Petroleum Club.

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