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WEDDINGS 37 Hostess Gift Guide 41 Build-Your-Own Wedding Dress 48 Nine Details to Dazzle 52 Seasonal Floral Guide
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IN EVERY ISSUE 6 Contributors 7 From the Editor 8 #MountainBrookMag 9 MountainBrookMagazine.com 10 The Question 11 The Guide 76 Chamber Connections 78 Out & About 86 Marketplace 88 My Mountain Brook
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CONTRIBUTORS
MAGAZINE
EDITORIAL
Graham Brooks Stephen Dawkins Alec Etheredge Briana Harris Madoline Markham Keith McCoy Emily Sparacino Neal Wagner
CONTRIBUTORS
Madison Freeman Hillary Stegall Gamble Emily Henderson Eleanor Kerr Deanna Pizitz Tracey Rector Lauren Ustad Rebecca Wise
DESIGN
Hillary Stegall Gamble, Photographer
Hillary started Je Vois Photography just over 10 years ago, primarily as a wedding and portrait photography studio. She lives in Birmingham with her husband and three daughters. She stays very busy developing smile wrinkles while singing, cooking, exercising or taking pictures of real moments.
Deanna Pizitz, Writer
Deanna’s health and wellness blog Well and Worthy Life was born from her passion to help women live their best lives. On the blog she shares health and lifestyle tips along with recipes and even a little travel and fashion. Her main passion is to empower women to transform their life by teaching them simple, effective, and cutting-edge fitness and nutrition strategies, both on her blog and as a health coach & FASTer Way To Fat Loss certified coach.
Connor Bucy Jamie Dawkins Kate Sullivan
MARKETING
Kristy Brown Kari George Rachel Henderson Daniel Holmes Rhett McCreight Kim McCulla Nick McKnight Lindsay Milligan Kerrie Thompson
ADMINISTRATION Hailey Dolbare Mary Jo Eskridge Katie McDowell Stacey Meadows Tim Prince
Tracey Rector, Writer
Tracey is a freelance writer and blogger who’s called Mountain Brook home since 2001. She and her husband of 29 years are the parents of three adult children. She is a fan of mystery novels, college sports and good food. Her life goal is to spend as much time writing as she spends doing laundry and buying groceries. She is not there yet.
Rebecca Wise, Photographer
Rebecca is a photographer living in Birmingham with her husband, Chase, their three sons, Raughley (8), Liam (6) and Marshall(3), and their two dogs. She specializes in family and children’s photography as well as sports and movement photography such as yoga, pilates and ballet. When she doesn’t have a camera in hand, she loves to read and spend time with her family.
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FROM THE EDITOR
Madoline with one of her favorite brides.
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I was dozing off early one Friday night after a long week last fall when the text came. “Can I call you tonight?” it read with no explanation. That typically means one of three things: something bad has happened, someone is pregnant, or, the most likely suspect here, someone is engaged. I wasted no time to press the phone icon next to my friend’s number and get the full account of the best kind of diamond ring-laden surprise that had come earlier than she’d expected. She was giddy, and I couldn’t remember the last time excitement filled me from head to toe like it did in the moments and days that followed. It feels like people around me get engaged all the time, but this one felt different. Because after a long season of wondering who in the world would be a good fit for this friend in all the goodness she has to offer in a relationship, getting the front row seat as man so right for her (and she for him) entered the scene and began melding his life with hers was a glorious wonder to behold—and one that makes me smile time and time again. A few weeks later my favorite season of my work year began, where we ask brides to send us pictures of their big day and write out accounts of dresses and proposals, moments they will never forget and personable décor details. In this issue we only get to share a couple hundred words of their stories, but I know that they represent a much longer story of both magical moments and a road of resolving complications and uncertainties that their friends know the full depths of, just as I know my friends’. Along with these real wedding stories we’ve rounded up all things pretty—picking out hostess gifts from local gift stores and asking photographers about trends they’ve been seeing, researching what flowers are in season when and how a new customizable wedding dress line works. But before you get to those pages, be sure to check out our “itineraries” for healthy Saturday staycations in each of the villages and the story of the mother-daughter team behind Charlotte Allison Jewelry too. They’re just as inspiring as all of the weddings we curated. Cheers to 2019, to love stories, and to loving our community and all its people!
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Hanna Nall and Matthew LePere met at Lake Martin in 2012, and married on the lake at Willow Point Golf and Country Club in 2018. Photo by Lauren Bailey Photography Design by Jamie Dawkins
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What’s your favorite memory from your wedding? We had a big fat Greek wedding, and one of my favorite memories was my 89-year-old great aunt leading the traditional Greek dancing. - Marcie Prescott
In 1976, Mitzi and I had our ceremony in front of the grand stone fireplace in my parents’ log cabin in Roebuck that was built in the early 1900s by the Italian stone masons that built the original base for Vulcan. - Johnny Penuel
Tied (tightly) to ribbons and tucked inside my bouquet were the wedding rings of my mother, mother-in-law and all of our grandmothers (living and deceased).
We had only met the people at the little church that morning. They were having a going away party, they took one of the cakes and gave to us for our wedding cake.
We were married in a home on Old Leeds Rd. Our reception was in a kitchen I designed!
Being at the altar at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, worshipping our God who brought us together, and humbly receiving His blessings in the same place where we met.
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- Katrina Huston Porter
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Angela and Sam were married at Brookwood Baptist Church, and my dear friends Susan Womack, Diane Waud and Lorna Reeves sang “Savior Like A Shepard Lead Us.” - Marla Newman
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My husband and I got married in December 2017 the day after it snowed 6 inches in Birmingham. Made for an even more magical day! - Sarah Letcher Yandell
THE GUIDE
FRIENDS OF THE EMMET O’NEAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE FEB. 22-24 Emmet O’Neal Library Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. Find some new reads for 2019 at this annual sale to benefit our favorite library. Friends of the Emmet O’Neal Library accepts book donations throughout the year to sell at this event, and you can drop them off at the back door of the library. MountainBrookMagazine.com 13
THE GUIDE WHAT TO DO IN MOUNTAIN BROOK
PARKS
JAN. 1 New Year’s Day Emmet O’Neal Library Closed JAN. 4 Mountain Brook Schools Return After Break JAN. 8 Family Night: Miss Kit’s Bubble School Emmet O’Neal Library 5:30 p.m. JAN. 15 Documentaries After Dark Presents “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” Emmet O’Neal Library 6 p.m. Doors, 6:30 p.m. Film
STROLLERS WELCOME The pedestrian bridge over Shades Creek is now open for walkers, runners and strollers on Jemison Trail thanks to work by the Friends of Jemison Park. The Friends are now raising funds to reforest the area around the bridge. Learn more at friendsofjemisonpark.org.
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Chamber Annual Luncheon Grand Bohemian Hotel Ballroom 11 A.M.-1 P.M. Bill Bowron, fourth-generation executive at Red Diamond Coffee and active supporter of the Beaux Arts Krewe and other nonprofits in Birmingham (pictured here), will receive this year’s Jemison Visionary Award at the Mountain Brook Chamber
of Commerce Annual Luncheon. Other recent winners have included Neal Berte, Hatton Smith, Miller Gorrie, Wilmer Poynor, Katherine McTyeire and Rele Evans. The Emmet O’Neal Library’s Tynes Award will go to Alice Williams, and the City of Mountain Brook will also present its annual Employee of the Year Award. Register to attend at mtnbrookchamber.org.
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JAN. 21 MLK Holiday Mountain Brook Schools Closed Emmet O’Neal Library Closed JAN. 25 Burns Night in Celebration of Poet Robert Burns Ages 21+ only Emmet O’Neal Library 6-9 p.m. FEB. 1 Perfumes of the Ancient World Registration Required Emmet O’Neal Library 6:30 p.m. FEB. 2 Find Your Way: Fantastic Colleges and How to Find Them Emmet O’Neal Library 10:30 a.m.-noon FEB. 5 Family Night: Activated Storytellers’ Tuneful Tales Emmet O’Neal Library 5:30 p.m. FEB. 9 Kids’ Night Out Levite Jewish Community Center FEB. 9 Afternoon Documentary Film: The Durrs of Montgomery
THE GUIDE Emmet O’Neal Library 2:30 p.m. FEB. 15 E-Day Mountain Brook Schools
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FEB. 15 Camp 365: School’s Out Camp-President’s Day Levite Jewish Community Center FEB. 18 President’s Day Mountain Brook Schools Closed FEB. 19 Madeline Miller Book Discussion For “Song of Achilles” and “Circe” Emmet O’Neal Library 6:30 p.m. FEB. 23 Birmingham Camellia Show Birmingham Botanical Gardens 1-4 p.m.
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Children’s Arts Guild Fashion Show Luncheon Country Club of Birmingham Come out to see 100 children model whimsical party wear, heirloom Easter attire, and sportswear and resort casual at this annual luncheon. The Children’s Arts Guild, founded in 1975, supports The Dance Foundation and its outreach in the
community that reaches more than 2,000 students in 27 schools and child development centers annually. For information on how to support The Dance Foundation by attending the event on March 5, contact Patricia Craft, fashion show chair, at patriciacraft1@gmail.com or 205-276-8878.
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THE GUIDE AROUND TOWN SCHOOL
ART ON DISPLAY What’s the first thing people usually ask Mountain Brook Mayor Stuart Welch when they walk into his office? “What’s the art on the walls?” Currently it’s selections by AP Art students at Mountain Brook High School taught by Susan Davis—an exhibit that was kicked off with a reception at the mayor’s office on Nov. 29.
THROUGH APRIL 21 Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus Through the Ages Exhibit Birmingham Museum of Art JAN. 11+12 The Beginning: Carlos Conducts Beethoven’s First Symphony Alabama Symphony Orchestra Alys Stephens Center JAN. 15 Swan Lake Presented by the State Ballet Theatre of Odessa Lyric Theatre 7:30 p.m. JAN. 18-20 Evita BJCC Concert Hall JAN. 18+19 Carmina Burana & The Rite of Spring Alabama Symphony Orchestra Alys Stephens Center JAN. 24-FEB. 10 Million Dollar Quartet Virginia Samford Theatre JAN. 24-27 Birmingham Boat Show BJCC
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Village 2 Village Run Mountain Brook Village
Run through your favorite villages and neighborhoods with around 1,000 of your neighbors and friends. Plus, there will be chocolate-dipped strawberries, mimosas and more on the other side of the finish line at the after party in Lake Parke. Not feeling the 10K? You can also choose the 7.5K option (4.6 miles). Register at runsignup.com. 16 January/February 2019
JAN. 26 The Mambo Kings Presented by Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Red Diamond SuperPOPS! Samford University Wright Center JAN. 26 Alabama Dance Festival feat. Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre Alys Stephens Center FEB. 2-18 The Color Purple Red Mountain Theatre Company Cabaret Theatre FEB. 8 Video Games Live! Alabama Symphony Orchestra BJCC Concert Hall FEB. 9 Regions Superhero 5K Railroad Park
THE GUIDE FEB. 10 Mercedes Benz Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay FEB. 15-17 Birmingham Home Show BJCC FEB. 19 The Piano Guys Alabama Theatre FEB. 23 Disney in Concert: Tale as Old as Time Alabama Symphony Orchestra Samford University Wright Center FEB. 26-MARCH 3 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical BJCC Concert Hall FEB. 28 Tedeschi Trucks Band Alabama Theatre
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Sweet Repeats Consignment Sale Mountain Brook Community Church Gym FRIDAY 9 A.M.-6 P.M., SATURDAY 9 A.M.-NOON
Stock up on your kids’ wardrobes for spring and summer at reasonable prices at this sale held every February and September. Plus, proceeds support the church’s short-term mission trips to places such as San Diego, Peru, Hungary, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Consignors receive 75 percent of the selling price, and 25 percent goes to MBCC Missions. Many items will be half price on Saturday.
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THE GUIDE SPORTS
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Mountain Brook High School Varsity Basketball Come out and cheer on the Spartans. Girls play at 6 p.m. and boys at 7:30 p.m. for regular season games. JAN. 2: At Sylacauga JAN. 3: At Hoover JAN. 4: Vs. John Carroll JAN. 9: At Spain Park JAN. 10: At Vestavia Hills JAN. 11: At Vestavia Hills JAN. 15: Vs. Hewitt-Trussville JAN. 18: Vs. Spain Park JAN. 22: Vs. Vestavia Hills JAN. 25: At Hewitt-Trussville JAN. 26: Hot Bed Classic Mississippi JAN. 30: Spartan Hoops Invite JAN. 31: Vs. Wenonah FEB. 1: Vs. Pinson Valley/Senior Night FEB. 2: Spartan Hoops Invite
GET YOUR SHOP ON Calling all ladies! Here’s your shopping report: Annabelle’s Southern Boutique is now open in Lane Parke and Dukes Clothier is now open on Church Street in Crestline. Plus, Mon Ami is opening soon in the former Lagniappe Designs space on Church Street in Crestline.
What is better than a great soup and toast during the winter months. Call us for all your catering events and socials.
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How a mother-daughter jewelry design team is blending modern with traditional. BY TRACEY RECTOR PHOTOS BY REBECCA WISE & CONTRIBUTED MountainBrookMagazine.com 19
Allison Morgan and Elizabeth Read started Charlotte Allison Jewelry together.
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Allison Morgan and Elizabeth Read share many similarities: a quick wit, a love for storytelling, and a keen eye for beauty and design. They frequently interrupt each other and occasionally even wear the exact same expression on their faces. It’s not surprising really, since the two jewelry designers are also mother and daughter. Together Allison and Elizabeth are the creative force behind Charlotte Allison Jewelry—a partnership tied together with equal measure of determination and inspiration. The duo have been working together for several years, and big things are on the horizon for the family business.
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“Our vision is that our jewelry will be widely accessible in 2019,” daughter Elizabeth says. Allison agrees, saying “2019 is our year.” A FAMILY TRADITION Allison brings a wealth of experience to the design venture. She operated Allison’s Custom Jewelry in Mountain Brook Village for years, traveling frequently to Bangkok and Hong Kong in search of just the right stones and materials for the pieces she designed for her clients. Along the way, Elizabeth and her sisters developed a love
A display of Charlotte Allison designs at a recent show at The Country Club of Birmingham.
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for art because of their constant exposure to their mother’s beautiful designs. “She would bring home these amazing pieces,” Elizabeth says. “They were works of art, really.” It was while her girls were young that Allison was inspired to create a ring design that she envisioned as the centerpiece of her business. She obtained a patent and spent years trying to get her design into production. Frustrated by her inability to find a means of production that met her exacting standards, she stepped back from the business. “I’m a perfectionist,” she says. “And so, I put it aside. I retired.” But not for long. “She always said, ‘I’m going to come back to it. I’m going to do my ring,’” Elizabeth says. And five years ago mother and daughter started afresh with Charlotte Allison Jewelry—a line with a name that represents five generations of the strong women in their family. Initially, Elizabeth didn’t see herself in the role of designer. With her business background and her degree in finance, she imagined she would be primarily involved in sales and marketing. But it wasn’t long before she found herself giving expression to what she calls the “creative side I had that was always dying to do something different.” She credits her mother’s experience with helping to refine her vision. “I would take her these drawings and she would say, ‘That looks really pretty, but you know that is completely impossible to do with that particular stone.’” “We’re a great combination of forces,” Allison says. TRADITIONAL, MODERN, SOPHISTICATED Allison and Elizabeth focused at first on Allison’s ring design, once again seeking out a way to produce it that was efficient while maintaining the standards they desired. But along the way, they found their priorities changing. “(My) mentor said, ‘You know, sometimes the
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SHOP CHARLOTTE ALLISON charlotteallison.com @charlotteallisonjewelry on Instagram facebook.com/charlotteallisonjewelry/ Charlotte Allison Jewelry is primarily available through private appointments now, but Allison and Elizabeth are anticipating their designs will soon be available through select retailers and trunk shows.
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There are five generations of women named Charlotte Allison in Elizabeth and Allison’s family, and Elizabeth says all of them are “smart, independent and know what they like.” Pictured is the second, who is Allison’s mom; Allison is the third; and Elizabeth’s daughter is the fifth.
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thing is not the thing,’” Elizabeth recalls, admitting she didn’t initially take the advice well. “I was like, ‘What do you mean the thing is not the thing? The ring is why we’re doing this!’” But after consulting with other industry professionals, they began to see the possibilities in expanding their designs to include pendants, earrings and bracelets. The result is their first collection, the Elliptic Collection. “Elliptic” is their word for the oval shape of the stones that they are both drawn to. “It’s feminine, yet strong,” Elizabeth explains. One stone that features prominently in the collection is the rainbow moonstone, an almost translucent stone that shows a slight bit of color and can be worn with almost anything because of its more neutral presentation. For these designers, inspiration is everywhere – nature, fashion, even childhood memories. Their second collection is inspired by the leaded glass window over the front door of Elizabeth’s grandmother’s house where she visited as a child. The front of the house faced west. “In the afternoon when the sun came through that window, the foyer would be lit with rainbows,” Elizabeth recalls. “We would try to catch the colors on our fingers. It was magical.” That memory sparked the Spectra Collection, which is more colorful and allows Elizabeth to experiment more with using enamel in
the pieces. “Enamel really allows you to expand your color palette,” she says. “If you have a favorite color you want to use and there is no natural stone that is that color, enamel is a great way to add that color.” Allison and Elizabeth are passionate in their belief that jewelry helps define a woman, noting that even women who aren’t really into jewelry usually wear it. “It helps tell the story of your life and your style. Jewelry can tell others you’re married, when your birthday is, if you have grandchildren,” Elizabeth says. Allison adds that “jewelry speaks about you at least as much as clothing does because you don’t change out your jewelry the way you do your clothes.” Their collaboration results in a seamless blending of the modern and the traditional in a cohesive and distinguishable style. Mothers and daughters working together can lead to a few disagreements along the way, but “In our biggest disagreements, we’ve found that we are usually saying the same thing, just in a different way,” Elizabeth says. At the end of the day, they agree that question becomes, “Do we both love it? Would we both wear it?” “We’ve found that if we bring our personal creative preferences together we can design a piece that we both really like,” Elizabeth says, “and if we do that, there’s a strong likelihood it will be successful.”
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IN STYLE
WHERE COMFY MEETS CUTE By Madison Freeman Photos by Lauren Ustad
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2. BLACK FAUX LEATHER LEGGINGS Wear these leggings with flats or booties—your pick. Monkee’s | $149
3. HOBO BLACK BACK PACK Stylish backpacks like this Hobo one are everywhere this season. The Pants Store | $200
4. BLACK LOW HEEL BOOTIES Black booties are a winter essential. The Pants Store | $89.99
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ACCESSORIZE 1. TASSEL HOOP EARRINGS Add pizzazz to any outfit with these fun dangle earrings. Elle | $20
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2. DISTRESSED JOE JEAN These comfy boyfriend-style distressed jeans pair great with casual tees and sweaters. Monkee’s | $166
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Mountain Brook Village on Foot MORNING WORKOUT Start your day at MPower on Canterbury Road with a Megaformer Pilates Class at 9 a.m. Your first class is free, and I’d recommend this 50-minute challenge to get your blood flowing and heart pumping. MIDMORNING WALK + SHOP Next cool down with a brisk walk around Mountain Brook Village. You should stop at my favorite active wear store Eleven Eleven Clothiers while you’re out. LUNCHTIME FUEL Finish your walk at Brick and Tin, where you can refuel your body and get your fill of local and sustainable ingredients. You really can’t go wrong with any of the items here, but my favorite 30 January/February 2019
combination is the Butternut Squash Soup and the Autumn Vegetable Salad. If you are having a low-carb day, start with the Deviled Eggs & Pickles minus the saltine crackers and follow it with the Bluebird Salad. To make the salad the healthiest, swap the fried chicken for the roasted and order the dressing on the side. I would stay away from the grain salad unless you are heading home to take a nap. I am not sure what is in it but it puts me right to sleep. EARLY AFTERNOON WALK After you get done with your meal, head out and explore more village stores with an eye out for post-holiday sales. If you are over shopping head over to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and walk around. Camellias, hollies, orchids, pansies, tea olives, winter hazels, winter honeysuckles and wintersweets are all in bloom in January, and Asian magnolias, fringe flowers, Lenten roses, mahonias and quinces will follow in February. And there’s no fee to enter. LATE AFTERNOON MASSAGE AND MORE After your walk, head across the street to The Grand Bohemian for a massage at the Poseidon
Spa. Call ahead (205-203-4740) to make a reservation for a Poseidon Signature Massage with customizable pressure and a choice of reflexology or aromatherapy ($120 for 50 minutes, $180 for 80 minutes), or a Relaxation Massage with therapeutic botanicals ($105 for 50 minutes, $165 for 80 minutes). After your massage take a shower and head to the Art Gallery to gaze at work by local artists. My favorite artist in there right now is Amy Crew, whose paintings create depth by working in thin layers using bold colors, earth tones, or a more monochromatic palette. Then head to their rooftop bar—research shows a glass of red wine may help prevent coronary artery disease after all. If it’s not too cold you can sit outside by the fire too.
DINNER TIME Now that you’re relaxed, you can finish your evening with a healthy dinner from Habitat Feed and Social without leaving the Grand Bohemian. The menu changes due to the season, but I’d recommend starting with the Habitat Charcuterie & Regional Cheese, featuring stone fruit chutney, Habitat pickles, Baguette, Thomasville Tomme and Asher Blue, and then ordering the Pan Roasted Gulf Cobra, which comes with a healthy serving of veggies (warm freekah salad, mustard greens, baby turnips, pickled beets and a preserved lemon vinaigrette). Steer clear of the dessert – you do not want to undo all the good you’ve done. This is a great time to call it a day.
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KID-FRIENDLY LUNCH Grab the kids and head to Taco Mama. I love how fresh their ingredients are and that I can make my own burrito bowl with the healthiest items and still stay on track. My favorite is to build my own burrito bowl with barbacoa, pickled jalapenos, onions, avocado, pico de gallo, lots of MORNING WORKOUT After a slow morning at home, head to TriFusion lettuce, tomatoes and last the fresh salsa right by Otey’s Tavern for Yogafusion class at 10 ranchera—no carbs included. Stay away from the a.m. The class incorporates pilates and barre plus chips – just don’t order them so you won’t be adds a series of abdominal toners to strengthen tempted. Another great option would be Mama’s core muscles and lengthening stretches for a Salad; I would leave off the croutons and add
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avocado for healthy fats. Stick with water to drink too. In fact if you will only change one thing in 2019, I would encourage you to drink more water.
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AFTERNOON OUTDOORS Grab the kids and head to Crestline Park to burn off some of their energy or maybe even head over to Crestline Field to throw the football or Frisbee. HEALTHY DINNER TO-GO Once you have worn out the kids, grab dinner for the family at Dinner. My absolute favorite item there is the Turkey Meatballs topped with house-made tomato sauce. My husband also loves the Panko Parmesan Chicken with its lemon caper sauce, but if you are watching those carbs, I would skip this. The pan-roasted Salmon is a great healthy choice too. You can’t go wrong with any of the sides except maybe skip the Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese and Twice Baked Potato. I like to add a salad with this and usually throw one together from my own refrigerator. MOVIE NIGHT IN Before leaving the village, stop by the Piggly Wiggly for a bag of Skinny Pop popcorn and maybe a dark chocolate bar to have a small piece
of if you don’t choose to skip dessert. Once you get home, it’s time to stream or plug-in a movie for your family. My absolute favorite to watch, especially when my children were little, was The Chronicles of Narnia.
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WHAT TO ORDER One thing I recommend to clients when I am coaching them with their health is to make sure they are being very mindful of what they are eating. Try to stay away from processed foods and eat real plantbased food. So if it has a mother (think eggs, chicken, beef, fish, etc.) or it is grown, then it is a good choice. We get off track eating out when we indulge in too much bread (just tell them not to even bring the bread basket), too much alcohol, and then dessert. It doesn’t mean you can’t ever have any of those things, but try to have a bite of dessert and maybe just one lighter cocktail (my choice is Tito’s and club soda with a lime). I believe you should do everything in moderation. Deanna Pizitz blogs at Well & Worthy Life and runs health coaching programs. “I love working with clients on their health goals by helping them become the best version of themselves, and that looks different for everybody,” she says. Her group program is based in a Facebook group where she teaches nutrition and fitness strategies, and she also conducts one-on-one coaching. Learn more at wellandworthylife.com. Photo by Mary Fehr
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Walking in the English Village Hills MORNING WALK WITH A VIEW English Village is one of my favorite places to walk. Park your car at the zoo and the follow this route: Head up Cahaba Road towards Key Circle, make a right on Argyle Road and loop around onto Stratford Road for a beautiful view of the city. Once you are back at Key Circle, head onto Aberdeen Road, and from there take a right onto Crest Road, where you’ll find another wonderful view of the city. Follow Crest back around to Aberdeen Road, and head down Lanark Road. Follow Lanark down towards Cahaba Road and take a right to head to Chez Lu Lu. LIGHT LUNCH After you have gotten your appetite up, stop at Chez Lu Lu to break your fast. (I often coach clients in a form of intermittent fasting where you don’t eat until noon and then stop eating at 8 p.m. so your body uses the food it consumes more efficiently.) You really can’t go wrong with any of the salads or soups here. My favorite is the Lentil Soup and the Goat in the Orchard salad. If you are on a low carb day, steer clear of their wonderful bread, but if you aren’t try to limit yourself to two pieces dipped in olive oil so you don’t undo all of your good work.
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ZOO STOP You might want to do some shopping after lunch while you are in English Village or indulge in a haircut, massage, facial or manicure at Tonya Jones SalonSpa. And/or since you’re already parked at the Birmingham Zoo, why not go inside too? Even if you don’t have kids, it’s still fun to walk around and see the animals in action, especially the elephants. DINNER OUT Now, head home grab your shower relax for a bit. The best is yet to come. Then head back to the village for a night at Root to Tail. Their menu changes by season, I like to start with the Brussels Sprouts, roasted and served with smoked bacon, Parmesan and white balsamic gastrique, and then the Beet Salad with young greens, goat cheese, toasted cashews and a white balsamic vinaigrette. You can’t go wrong with the Grouper or the Roasted Chicken, even the Braised Beef Shank would be a good option. If you are watching your carbs after overindulging in the holidays, I would ask your waiter or waitress to leave off the grits or potatoes and ask for extra vegetables or the cauliflower rice.
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How do you say thanks for all the thought that friends and family put into your shower or tea? With just the right gift from a local store, of course. BY MADOLINE MARKHAM & EMILY SPARACINO | PHOTOS BY LAUREN USTAD
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1. GOLD RIM COASTERS Mix and match these bold colored stone coasters to brighten up any coffee table with a little fun and funk. At Home, Homewood. $13 each
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The packaging for this green orange and oak moss soap is so elegant you won’t need to wrap it, and there are several other scents and matching prints to choose from too. A’mano Gifts, Mountain Brook Village. $23
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Give her a fun way to make lists and write down notes with her name or monogram on one of these pads or another item of your choosing. The Scribbler, Homewood. $18 small single pad, $30 square single pad
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Pop this unbreakable cup by Host in the fridge to cool red wines or the freezer to chill whites. Pair it with a bottle of Lolea Frizzante White Sangria for a complete gift set. The Sassy Shopper, Alabaster. $18 cup, $5 sangria
5. POTTED ORCHID Choose from a selection of miniature potted orchids, live or faux like this one, to brighten your hostess’ space for weeks to come. Leaf & Petal, Cahaba Heights. $19 orchid, $5 pot
6. INITIAL NAPKINS These oatmeal cotton hemstitched dinner napkins by Mud Pie feature a large cream custom embroidered initial you can select for your hostess. Gifted, Pelham. $20 for a set of four
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This petite white patterned cheese board is perfect for serving up a block of cheese in style, especially paired with zinc alloy serving utensils. Burrow Interior Design, Bluff Park. $15 board, $25 utensil set
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8. CERAMIC BUD VASE
Fill a fun vase like this one by Mud Pie with seasonal blooms to your hostess’ taste, or buy these faux tulips for $3 per stem. Davis Drug Gift Gallery, Columbiana. $11
9. METALLIC GLASS VASE
Artist Tamara Childs applies sheets of gold, silver or copper metal leaf to each vase, and they come in smaller sizes ($32, $40) and various patterns too. Bromberg’s, Mountain Brook Village. $49.50
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Shop for a color or scent among these plantbased, moisturizing bars, with floral-fruity scents like the Narcissist (green) or Love Potion (purple). Buff City Soap, Greystone. $7
11. EARTHBORN POTTERY NOODLE BOWL Its name might call for noodles, but this cute little dish by Birmingham potter Tena Payne can hold anything from rings to garlic bulbs to condiments. The Cook Store, Mountain Brook Village. $20
12. MINI OLIVE OIL AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR BOTTLES
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It’s fun to try new salad dressings, marinades and more with these little 200-mL olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Simply Infused Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Room, Greystone. $7-$9 each
13. CAPRI BLUE VOLCANO CANDLE The antiqued mirrored shell adds just as much style to a room as its citrus and sugar blended fragrance does for ambiance. Wrapsody, Hoover. $25
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Select a monogram or name design that best fits your hostess’ personality for a set of these cards printed up just for her. Darnell’s Fun Stuff, Rocky Ridge. 10 for $10.99
15. HOLMSTED FINES GIFT SET Who won’t use an edible gift like this gift set of peach, green tomato and balsamic red onion chutneys made by Mountain Brook-based Holmsted Fines? You can also pick out your own gift set of Alabama-made jams, honeys and more at the store. Alabama Goods, Homewood. $25
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Give her a something fun to use for her next party with this large Mud Pie board with a copper initial detail. It also comes with a spreader. Magnolias Gift Shop, Chelsea. $39.50
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9 DETAILS TO DAZZLE Small details can add big personality to a wedding. Here local wedding photographers share some of their favorites they are seeing trending. BY MADOLINE MARKHAM | PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
1.f ood t ruc ks When couples bring in food they love or that are special to them in some way, it tends to be a hit! That could mean a food truck passing out courses, a cousin’s taco truck, or a cart from Big Spoon or Steel City Pops. -Hillary Gamble, Je Vois Photography
2. whimsical bouquets
3 . fu r f r i en ds Bringing in your beloved pet in a floral crown makes for some of the most personalized pictures. We adore these! -Alisha Crossley, Alisha Crossley Photography
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Florals always pull the bride’s personality and every aspect of the wedding day together. I love that brides are branching out into more whimsical, romantic bouquets. They make a statement, without being overbearing. -Taylor Grater, Taylor Dane Photography
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4. black brid es m a i d d r es s es A lot of people used to find wearing black to weddings a little taboo and somber, so I love that this wedding party all wore black and makes the bride stand out more. -Lindsey Drennan, Lindsey Ann Photography
5 . d r a m a ti c a l t a r f lo r a ls
Elegant statement florals at the altar or arch provide a beautiful backdrop for ceremony and highlight the couple as they say their vows. -Mary Fehr, M Fehr Photography
6 . ca k e sh o w ca se
Few reception focal points speak louder than the wedding cake. We love the recent trend focusing on the cake height, floral decor and more. -Alisha Crossley, Alisha Crossley Photography
7. st at e men t sho es A standout pair of shoes for the bride helps tell the wedding’s color story or give a pop of sparkle to the wedding day look. -Eric & Jamie Gay, Eric & Jamie Photography
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SEASONAL FLORAL GUIDE BY EMILY SPARACINO | ILLUSTRATIONS BY KATE GREEN
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How We Met: I (Will) met Ashley in the fall of our freshman year at Auburn. We were fast friends, with lots of mutual friends. I came to see Ashley as a great friend and confidant, but as our last semester in Auburn started, I began seeing her as something much more – a life-giving, smart, poised, beautiful, funny, mature, salt of the earth, Jesus-loving woman. I realized that our years of friendship had just been preparing us for something far greater. So, one night I went over to her house
in Auburn and asked her out. The Dress: Heidi Elnora specifically designed my (Ashley’s) dress, and it was exactly my vision. I wanted a classic, timeless dress that still had some drama. The satin fabric, plunging back and buttons made my dress feel so elegant. Favorite Moments: When the church doors swung open, I locked eyes with Will at the end of the long church aisle. Any bit of nerves I had disappeared, and I was filled with so much excitement! During the
WEDDINGS ceremony, my sister, Rev. Lyndsay Cogdill Clark, gave a personalized homily directly to Will and me, and it felt like such an intimate moment at the altar. Favorite Details: My dad and I walked down the aisle to his favorite hymn, “Come Thou Fount,” played by a violinist (Kelsie Baer) and pianist (family friend Rev. Kim Davis). It was the sweetest moment to have him by my side as that song was playing—it represented a lot of my childhood memories with him.
the details Venues: Mountain Brook Community Church, Country Club of Birmingham Wedding Planner: Marie Ami Florist: Stems & Styles Caterer: Country Club of Birmingham Cake: Pen & Pastry Videographer: Taylor Dane Photography
Invitations: Little Fox Paperie Wedding Dress: Heidi Elnora Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: Irrelephant Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Jos A. Bank Music: The Company Band Transportation: Prideline Transportation Lighting: AG Lighting
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How We Met: I (Dabney) walked into history class at UAB the first day and couldn’t help but notice that the teacher’s assistant was quite attractive and had an awesome sense of style— his jacket had elbow pads and bowtie. When I handed in my final exam, Ty handed me a folded piece of notebook paper saying he wanted to get to know me better, asking me for coffee and giving me his number. Favorite Moment: As we were exiting the church, we were overwhelmed with joy and walked out
to a perfect day into downtown Birmingham, and there, my cousin was standing on the curb in mirrored sunglasses holding open the door of my dad’s suburban and blaring celebration music at top volume. Favorite Details: After the rehearsal dinner, some friends of my parents told us they had “special shoes” for us. We had no clue what they were talking about, but then we opened them and were instructed to turn them on. The soles of both pairs lit up with a variety of settings and
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came with a charger thereby ensuring everlasting light-up shoes. We ended up wearing them for the wedding reception. I also wore my mother-in-law’s veil, which she saved even though she didn’t have a daughter just in case one of her son’s brides wanted to wear it one day, and I did. She made me an embroidered handkerchief with my new initials to carry with me too. We also used the engraved toasting goblets my grandparents used in their wedding.
the details Venues: Cathedral of St. Paul, Birmingham Country Club Florist: Flowers from the Heart Caterer: Birmingham Country Club Cake: Magnificent Cakes Invitations: The Scribbler
Wedding Dress: Ivory & White Bridesmaid Dresses: Bridesmaids, Inc. Hair & Makeup: Beauty by Jess Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse Music: Kashmere
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Coming Soon in 2019: C’s Cakes & Coffee House 1241 Valley Street, Montevallo, AL 35115 GianCarlo’s Italian Café & Pizzeria 1105 Ashville Rd, Montevallo, AL 35115
Cake Art provides sweet treats for all occassions By Emily Reed
When it comes to cakes, Cynthia Bertolone knows how to craft Italian treats and cuisine for all occasions. “Our cakes are famous for their perfect flavors, and beautiful presentation, especially a masterpiece of wedding cake designs and custom groom cakes,” said Cynthia, owner of Cake Art in Pelham. “We proudly go beyond desserts to create lunchtime Michael & Cynthia meals, dinners-to-go, and catering menus that please crowds and Bertolone, Owners showcase our work as authentic Italian cooks.” The bakery/bistro is located off of Pelham Parkway and offers a variety of cakes, including those for brides and grooms such as 2-tier “lightly speckled icing or naked cakes,” to a 5-tier cream cheese icing with fresh fruits detailed in laced and ornate designs. “The groom cakes are a gift from the bride that reflects his [the groom] personality and interests like a hunting tree trunk, or a barrel in his favorite cake flavors such as our tri-chocolate cake that is made with chocolate cake, chocolate icing whipped with Nutella, mini chocolate chips and chocolate ganache.” Trends in wedding cakes often range, and Cynthia said anything is possible. Oftentimes, brides will take inspiration for a cake based off of their wedding decor, decorations, the venue, wedding gowns, and dressed to create a cake design, according to Bertolone. “Fresh flowers on wedding cakes are the most popular, but geometric designs, ruffles, and earthly/rustic looks such as a naked cake can be the ‘wow’ factor for a wedding,” Cynthia said. For those looking to finalize plans on their wedding cakes, Bertolone suggests scheduling a cake tasting and consultation as early as possible to ensure no scheduling conflicts. In 2019, Bertolone will expand her business to Montevallo with the opening of two locations. One location will be a coffee house named C’s Cakes and Coffee House, where lattes, cappuccinos, soups, sandwiches, salads and more will be served with private rooms/rentals for office meetings or rehearsal breakfasts and lunch for weddings. The second location will be an Italian restaurant and bar where Cynthia’s husband, Michael Bertolone, will be creating Italian cuisine. Cynthia said wedding parties can schedule their dinner rehearsals at the restaurant, and cake tastings and consultations can be performed at C’s Cakes and Coffee House in addition to Cake Art in Pelham. MountainBrookMagazine.com 61
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How We Met: Morgan and Michael first met in the fall of 2010 at Mountain Brook High School when a mutual friend set them up for the Twilight Ball. Shortly thereafter, they began dating. Their relationship continued to develop while at Ole Miss together. The Dress: Morgan’s wedding dress came from a little shop in downtown Boston. She was visiting for her brother’s graduation from Tufts when she found it. She tried on a few, per usual, but once she’d tried this one on, few dresses stood a chance. Having the family there was
the perfect way to find her dream dress. Favorite Details: Some of their favorite details were the desserts. For the groom’s cake by CakEffect, the artist created a three-part cake consisting of some of Michael’s favorite foods: a burger, burrito, and an added crawfish boil which was the perfect surprise for both of them. In addition to the cake, there was a wall of Seattle Chocolates as well as delicious ice cream sammies from Big Spoon Creamery. What We Are Doing Now: The Reshas have bought their first house in
WEDDINGS Tacoma, Washington, where they now live. Morgan is finishing her audiology degree, while Michael serves in the Army at Joint Base Lewis McChord. They have been able to spend the summer hiking and camping across the Pacific Northwest and are excited to ski and snowboard this winter.
the details Venues: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Iron City Florist: Stems & Styles Caterer: Iron City Bride’s Cake: Magic Muffins Groom’s Cake: CakEffect Dessert: Big Spoon Creamery Invitations: The Scribbler
Wedding Dress: Lazaro Bridesmaid Dresses: Hayley Paige Hair: Saxx Hair Design Makeup: Kendall Crumbaugh Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Baldone Tailoring Co Music: Norris Dates and Power Surge Transportation: Prideline Bus Flower Girl Dresses: Jack and Jill
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How We Met: Harrison and I (Elizabeth) met the summer before starting school at Mountain Brook Junior High. Harrison asked me to “be his girlfriend” at age 15, and we dated throughout high school and college. The Proposal: After college one of our favorite dates became going on hikes at Red Mountain Park. On a random Tuesday morning, Harrison caught me completely off guard by proposing in the middle of one of our hikes! There was no one else around, and it was perfect.
The Dress: I knew from the start that I would be wearing my mom’s gorgeous lace veil from Belgium. When it came time to pick my dress, I loved how the veil looked with a simple, classic gown. Favorite Details: Our wedding was on St. Patrick’s Day, so we decided to embrace it. Our koozies were green with four-leaf clovers, and all of our guests were given green beads and flashing green ice cubes. Upon arriving at our reception, I learned that there was an artist doing a live painting. My
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grandmother had arranged the whole thing. The painting currently hangs over our fireplace, and it will forever have a special place in our home. What We Are Doing Now: Harrison is pursuing his passion for coaching football and is also in his first year of teaching ninth-grade English. I told him to tell his students that you never know, you could find your husband or wife this year! I am pursuing a career as a nurse anesthetist.
the details Venues: Independent Presbyterian Church, The Country Club of Birmingham Wedding Coordinator: Carole Crabbe Florist: Carole Sullivan, of Lagniappe Designs Caterer: The Country Club of Birmingham Cake: Julie Hendrick, Sweet Magnolia Videographer: ByChance Productions Invitations: Printing by The Scribbler
Calligraphy: Tumpy Bethea Wedding Dress: Carriage House Weddings Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Hair: Sydney Carter & Irrelephant Makeup: Kori Chirico Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Mr Burch Formal Wear Music: Rhythm Nation Transportation:Â Prideline Transportation Live Painting: Ronald Bayens
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How We Met: We were in computer science class together at the University of Alabama, learning how to code computers (neither of our strong suits). Hayden will always say I (Douglas) am smarter because I helped him pass the class. The Proposal: On the first day I arrived at the beach we had plans with his family to go out to eat to celebrate his sister’s graduation. Before dinner we decided to have a glass of wine on their pier. The next thing I knew he was on one knee proposing!
The Dress: I fell in love with two dresses and loved different things about each one. Kelly Michelle at Carriage House saw my vision and worked with the two designers to combine the bow I was dying for with the dress I was in love with. Favorite Moments: I am a second-grade teacher at a Birmingham City School, and several of my students were program attendants in our wedding. Also, my grandfather suffers from dementia and it was very touch and go if he would be able to be at the
WEDDINGS ceremony or the reception. During the reception, I looked over and saw him dancing with a tambourine in hand. Lastly, I think my favorite moment from our wedding was just being able to dance the night away with my husband and all of our loved ones. We did not want the night to end! Favorite Detail: Our first dance song was “Have a Little Faith in Me,” which was the song on the radio before Hayden proposed.
the details Venues: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, The Club Wedding Planner: Handley Breaux Design Florist: Mary Cox Brown, Marigolds Caterer: The Club Cake: Magic Muffins Invitations: Please Reply Calligrapher: Anne Liles Wedding Dress: Carriage House
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid Makeup: Jacob Callahan Hair: Laura Roberts Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Mr. Burch Formal Wear Music: Fountain City Players Transportation: Rare Transportation and Coats Classic Cars Lighting and Draping: Design Productions
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How We Met: We grew up together but were barely friends until high school. We went to separate colleges and didn’t think much about each other until we ran into each other over Christmas break. A few months later we were officially dating long distance while I (Ginny) worked in Nashville and Hampe stayed in Birmingham. The Proposal: It was the day after Thanksgiving, and I thought we were going to get a drink at The Club before we ate dinner with my family. He proposed at sunset, and afterward our
families came running out. A few minutes later a bunch of my friends from out of town surprised me, and we celebrated all night overlooking downtown. Favorite Moments: Turning around in the church and seeing everyone we loved staring back at us, and getting on stage with the band at the reception and my siblings and I singing “Dancing Queen.” Also, my parents were married in the same church almost 30 years before, and I had the privilege of wearing my mom’s veil.
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Favorite Details: “In Christ Alone” is my favorite hymn, and everyone at the church stood up and worshiped together, which I thought was very special. Since none of my grandparents are living, we used my grandmother’s wedding dress and handkerchief around my bouquet. We also used their silver to cut and eat our cake, and we drank out of her silver goblets at the reception. I also loved the light-up dance floor and the flower walls at the reception.
the details Venues: Canterbury United Methodist Church, The Country Club of Birmingham Wedding Planner: Handley Breaux Designs Florist: Buffy Hargett Flowers Caterer: CCB Cake: Magic Muffins Videographer: Matthew Baxter Invitations: Southern Engraving
Wedding Dress: Heidi Elnora Atelier Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: The Hair and Makeup Collective Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Mobley and Sons of Tuscaloosa Music: Big Bling and the Funk Machine Other: Gracefully Made Art, The Scribbler, Bushel and a Peck Designs, Pursuit Gifts, Prophouse, Design Productions
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How We Met: We actually met through mutual friends on a summer weekend at Lake Martin back in 2012. However, we did not talk again until one of his friends set us up on my college formal. We had a blast together, so we started to get to know each other, dated a year after and then got engaged four years later. This gave Lake Martin even more meaning when we decided to get married there. The Proposal: We were early for what I (Hanna) thought was a dinner reservation. On the way to the
restaurant, Matthew casually drove up to our favorite lookout spot on a mountain. Before I knew it, we were engaged and there was actually no dinner reservation! Favorite Moment: My favorite moment of the wedding day is walking down the aisle and seeing Matthew for the first time. I was honored to have my dad give me away to a man who I know would lead me well for the rest of my life. It was an emotional moment that I will never forget! Favorite Details: My favorite
WEDDINGS wedding detail was the three floral hoops that hung from the ceiling of the white tent. My wedding planner had a vision, my florist executed, and it was perfect. They added an elegance to the tent that caught the attention of everyone who walked into our reception. What We Are Doing Now: I have a mathematics tutoring business, work at MPower Pilates studio, and manage a health and wellness business through Arbonne.
the details Venue: Willow Point Golf and Country Club Wedding Planner: Mariee Ami Florist: Melanie Hughes Caterer: Willow Point Country Club Cake: Barb’s Cakes Videographer: Matthew Baxter Invitations: Mariee Ami
Wedding Dress: The White Room Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: Celine Russell Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Tuxes from Birks Ceremony Music: John Canada, David Mandt and Kelsie Baer Reception Music: Jesse’s Girls
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How We Met: We met through mutual friends at the jamboree my first week of tenth grade, his senior year. We didn’t start actually dating for a year or so, but have been together since. The Dress: Having been a wedding planner at Mariee Ami for so long, I (Emma) had seen so many dresses and nothing seemed to stand out. After trying on many and going back, Ivory and White worked with me to create a custom dress with a top by Lela Rose and skirt by Monique Lhuillier. It was
the perfect combination and I loved that I could wear my mom’s veil with it! Favorite Details: My mom, my sisters and I snuck up to the sacristy and cracked the door during the prelude so we could listen to the Birmingham Boys Choir. I also found a fabulous Schumacher fabric that was used for the custom cake table linen, and carried it through with the pillows on the banquettes and the tiebacks on the drapery. Mary at Mariee Ami took the save the date design and used it for
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the custom dance floor and the tray liners, and she pulled a lily of the valley from that design that was used on koozies, matches, wax seals and more as an ode to my lily of the valley bouquet. For late night, we had to have Pritchard’s favorite: Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits with stickers that said “Les Reich Mor Allen” in their iconic font.
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Venues: St. Paul’s Cathedral, Birmingham Museum of Art Wedding Planner: Neillie Butler and Louise Pritchard, Mariee Ami Wedding Planning Studio Florist: Buffy Hargett Flowers Caterer: A Social Affair Cake: Barb’s Cakes Invitations: Mary Baugh and Caroline Borders, Mariee Ami Wedding Planning Studio
Wedding Dress: Ivory and White Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: Celine Russell Ceremony Music: Birmingham Boys Choir Reception Music: Pure Party Band Transportation: Coats Classic Cars, Rare Transportation Linens: LaTavola, BBJ, and Party Tables Rentals: Event Rentals Unlimited, PropHouse Lighting and Drapery: Mariee Ami
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sprain hickman JUNE 23, 2018 PHOTOS BY ALISHA CROSSLEY PHOTOGRAPHY
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The Proposal: As Ralfe and I (Katherine) were walking along the Seine side of the Jardin des Tuileries on a trip to Paris, I was noticing how private it felt when Ralfe grabbed my hand and pulled me toward him. There, just us in the stillness between the trees with the Louvre behind us, my best friend asked me to marry him. The Dress: The skirt of my Rita Vinieris dress was so light and airy I couldn’t help but spin around in it. Then, my family traveled to Italy for a trip shortly after our engagement, and I
woke up to a phone call in the middle of the night our time to my sister screaming, “We found your veil!” They had come across a hand-crafted lace veil by Emilia Burano in Venice. It means even more that it’s now part of our family and could be worn by my sisters on their wedding days. Favorite Details: The invitations set the tone unfolding the rest of the details that fell in line with the organic, relaxed feel of our wedding. Our wedding crest was consistent throughout the rest of the paper suite and envelope
WEDDINGS seal as well as other details. Copper was used as an accent color from the seal on our invitations to the candles lighting the reception. The drapery, furnishings and floral design all came together to create a feeling that the outdoors had been brought inside. We had the feeling like we were in the middle of a garden saying our vows and dancing the night away.
the details Venue: Mountain Brook Club Wedding Planner: Marieé Ami Florist: Leah Hazard, Three Graces Designs Bride’s Cake: Magic Muffins Groom’s Cake: Barb’s Cakes Videographer: The Brothers Martens Invitations: Caroline Borders, Marieé Ami Wedding Dress: Ivory & White
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: Kerri Bunn Groom’s Attire: Ralph Lauren Groomsmen’s Attire: Mr Burch Formal Wear Music: Musical Fantasy, Music Garden Jewelry: John William Jeweler Hotel Boxes: Caroline Borders at Marie Aimee, featuring Chocolatá, Piper & Leaf and Continental Bakery
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Southeastern Food Merchandisers NOW HIRING Class-A CDL Food Service Delivery Drivers with 1 year experience!!! Pay & Benefits •Home daily •Schedules allow you to depart and return to same terminal daily •Dispatches are single day routes, nothing runs overnight or multi-day! •Paid by weight delivered, miles, and stops •Drivers running single driver routes are earning $75,000-$100,000 yearly! •Team and Helper routes are earning $65,000+ yearly What we offer in addition to route pay! •Attendance/ Accuracy bonuses •Wklypay w/direct deposit •401(k) w/company match, eligible after 6-months with quarterly enrollment •Blue Cross of AL health & dental insurance, company subsidized •Two different medical plans for Blue Cross depending on your needs •Vision Insurance, company subsidized •Basic Life and AD&D 100% employer paid •Company paid Short-Term Disability •Voluntary Life & AD&D also provided on post-tax basis for you, and your family Email resume: ofrye@southeasternfood. com Call:205-685-4534 South Haven Health & Rehab, Hoover NOWHIRING!!! •LPN’s & RN’s-All Shifts-Shift Differential -$3000 Sign on Bonus!!!! •Dietary Aide Apply in person or email: ken. holmes@nhsmgt.com
Stellar Staffing, LLC Customer Service Is Our Passion NOW HIRING!!! Pelham •Calera•Alabaster•Clanton Starting pay: $10hr$13hr •General Labor•Heavy Equipment Operator•Machine Operator•Crane Operator Please apply on-line: www.stellarstaffingllc.com Questions Call: 205-9162860 CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance. I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/ Pelham. Call Stephen (205)663-2822 Electrician - FT Supreme Electric, local-based company in Pelham. Must be willing to learn & work hard. Go to: supremeelectric-al. com Print employment application under Contact Us. Mail to: Supreme Electric 231 Commerce Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 or call 205-453-9327. NOW HIRING!!! • Cooks •Dishwashers•Hosts•Night Maintenance•Retail Sales•Servers Apply at: 655 Cahaba Valley Road Pelham,AL 35124 Or online: jobs.crackerbarrel.com Search:AL-PELHAM We are a drug-free workplace/EOE 4 BEDROOM LOG CABIN ON 32 ACRES- 328 CR 1055, Montevallo AL. •Bridlewood Farms gated community •3045 sq ft.- 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 3 levels. •Hardwood flooring & countertops, wrap-around porch, barn door closets. •2 fenced parcels on Mahan Creek •Detached garage with 3 shed roofs & workshop area, •Barn with 4 stalls, tack room, chicken coop, outdoor run, aviary netting. •Walking/riding trails, babbling brook, fruit orchard trees & more! $650,000 • MLS#831144 View more details & request a showing: www.
teamlehmanhouse.com Susan Lehman, Listing Specialist 205-542-4011 TaylorMade Transportation Hiring CDL Drivers for Flatbed Regional Division! BCBS Insurance After 30 Days. To apply call: (334)366-2269 or email: s.smith@taylormadeinc.com Become a Dental Assistant in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website capstonedentalassisting. com or call (205)561-8118 and get your career started! WCA • Roll Off Drivers needed for our Alpine, AL location. Class A or B CDL is required along with one (1) year of verifiable equivalent commercial truck driving experience. Must have a valid and safe driving record. We offer competitive wages & a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Holidays and PTO. Please apply through our website at www.wcawaste.com EOE M/F/D/V WARRIOR MET COAL NOW HIRING Located in Brookwood, AL Immediate need for experienced: •Underground Miners •Electricians •Maintenance Foreman •Supervisors Apply online: www.warriormetcoal.com White Oak Transportation is hiring CDL-A drivers in your area. Great Pay! Excellent Benefits! Visit our website www.whiteoaktrans. com for more information EOE-M/F/D/V
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MY MOUNTAIN BROOK VINCE SCHILLECI
Dad of Two + Lawyer + Part-time Soccer Coach + Soap Maker
Pizza Time
Davenport’s I have been going to Davenport’s for their perfect pizza since I was born. Although my kids love the arcade, they come running when the pies hit our table.
For a Stroll
Resting Spot
Jemison Trail The area where Jemison crosses Watkins Brook just after Watkins Road is my family’s favorite spot to cool off in when we’re out on the trail during the summer. If the water is down, you can sit on the rocks and rest your feet in the water.
Picnic Perfect
Cahaba River Park Gazebo There is no better place to have a weekend picnic with your family than the gazebo and picnic tables overlooking the Cahaba River!
A Scoop Please
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream If you have never tried this flavor before, get over to Mountain Brook Creamery and order a scoop. I have to order two scoops because my kids always want to eat my ice cream!
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Sidewalk Loop My favorite place to take a stroll is the Mountain Brook Presbyterian loop off of Brookwood Road, South Brookwood Road and Westbury Road. Be sure to check out one of the most peaceful spots in the city across the trail from the back of the scout hut (pictured).
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