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or the recently engaged or married who realize everything you have dreamed for has come true, for those moving on to the next step of your lives and the ones who are thinking it will soon be over and wonder, where has the time gone – this is the bridal issue for you! Like every girl who has come across Pinterest, a digital bulletin board, I too have made a ‘Dream Wedding’ board. From repining the most extravagant details for a wedding to the ring in mind, I have become obsessed! While scanning other wedding boards of friends of mine, I thought the 2013 bridal issue could be an all-in-one inspiration wedding board for someone planning to get married. Each page you flip through there are ideas that never seem to end beginning with inspirations for seasonal weddings from spring to winter, on page 22. We had an overwhelming response to our wedding and engagement announcement section. Talking to the families, brides and grooms was the highlight of planning this issue. Each announcement is displayed with their last name at the top of each page starting on page 10. Selecting a wedding dress can be stressful, but when you find THE ONE, you know it! Kayla White, a senior at Mississippi State University in the college of Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising, is an inspiring designer and for her final Spring Senior Expo she designed a wedding dress, “grounded in traditional elements like white satin fabric and an antique brooch at the waist”. (page 18) Times have changed from the days of courting. Now, there are dating websites and even matchmakers. A local couple took the chance of finding someone online and found love after all! (page 32) Even-though times have changed, there are still the skills and craftsmanship of calligraphy that have not changed over the years. Calligraphy has become ever popular in weddings, and three ladies have learned it is a timely skill to have, but well worth it. (page 36) Time has changed, but in a good way! Local florists display a variety of wedding bouquets many brides are requesting now from the classic white roses and greenery to the rustic chic look of sunflowers with orange yarn. (page 39) Photographers Divian Conner, Blake McCollum, Juanita King and Leslie Burton with Sisters Photography and Tricia Butts with Betty Donne Photography have captured some of the most beautiful weddings I have seen. Each is distinctly unique in it’s own way. (page 46) Couples can be the hardest to buy for especially if you are one not to follow the registry - like me on some occasions. Town and Gown’s Wish List is full of the quirkiest gifts to give before and after the wedding, from surprise bags to collectable china. Turn to page 58 to see all the goodies we found. Mother of the bride, we have come to your rescue! I know your thinking, ‘What in the world am I going to wear now, since we have found the dress of her dreams?’. Lindsay Jo selected four types of weddings to give each mother of the bride a feel of what to wear and be comfortable, chic and sophisticate. (page 60). We kept the best for last and of course we outdid ourselves! Town and Gown loves wedding fashion! Beginning on page 62, gowns designed by Mori Lee, Mac Duggal to Tara Keely and tuxes in cream and charcoal are adorned with the antique setting of the Amzi Love and Lincoln Homes in Columbus, Miss. I leave with this: Town and Gown Magazine hopes each of you who gracefully read the pages of our bridal issue a happy ending. Like many say, “It’s never too late to live happily ever after!”.

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10 Weddings 17 Engagements 32 Finding a Life-long Friend 36 Sheer Penmanship 44 Pretty Nifty LIFE AND STYLE 18 Design-ly Inspired 60 A Cup of Lindsay Jo 62 T. G. + W. F.

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Mississippi State University Fashion Board Model Sheaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Randia Bogan models a Jim Hjelm designer gown from The Bride and Groom at the Amzi Home, all in Columbus, Miss.

IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Staff 8 Letter From the Editor 58 T&G Wish List 72 Literature 74 Events 81 Calendar 82 Advertisers

INSPIRATIONS 22 Spring 24 Summer 26 Fall 28 Winter HEALTH AND BEAUTY 30 Wedding Day Makeup FLOWERS 39 With this in mind ... PHOTOGRAPHY 46 Divian Conner Photography - Coughlin Wedding 49 Blake McCollum Photography - Lipscomb Wedding 52 Sisters Photography - White Wedding 55 Betty Donne Photography - Kennemur Wedding january

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The Durants

Carrie + Cole 4.28.12

Carrie Lynn Black and Cole Jameson Durant were united in marriage at six o’clock in the evening on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The ceremony was held at the Chapel of Memories on the campus of Mississippi State University. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Tom Bryson. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Bay Black of Starkville, Miss. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Julius Daniel Mann and the late Dr. and Mrs. Emmett R. Black. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewellyn Leslie Durant, Jr., of Yazoo City and the late Gail Wilson Durant of Tupelo. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Allen Wilson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewellyn Leslie Durant, Sr. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory dress of tulle over silky satin with soft tulle flowers and crystal, rhinestone and pearl trim, with a pleated sweetheart bodice accented with a ruched band and crystal buttons. The dress was accented with a chapel length train. The bride chose a fingertip-length veil that was adorned with a satin hem. The bride carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas and peonies that was tied with her great-grandmother’s handkerchief. The bride wore jewelry borrowed from her sister-in-law. Pianist Jackie Pruitt and violinist Teri Vaughn provided musical accompaniment. Attending the bride as matron of honor was Kylie Stewart Crosland. Bridesmaids were Lauren Suzanne Huff; Meagan Cariker Jones; Jessica Eileen Bowers; Missy Ingels Black (sister-in-law of the bride), Brittany Michele Kilgore and Elise Noelle Durant (sister of the groom). Attendants wore chiffon dresses featuring empire bodices and one shoulder soft chiffon roses. Each bridesmaid carried a bouquet of assorted flowers matching the color of her shoes. Flowers were designed by Haze Allsup. Michael Davis served as best man. Groomsmen were Cameron Gharaee, Michael Wilkerson, Joshua Andrews, Tyler Bregar, Christopher Lombard, and Joshua Roberts. Serving as ushers were Wesley Black ( brother of the bride), Allen Gressett, and Michael Sofferin. Each groomsman wore a silk tie that coordinated with his bridesmaid’s shoes and bouquet. Program attendants were Laura Walker and Erin Fulcher. Emily Daniels served as bridal proxy. The wedding coordinator was Kay Black (aunt of the bride). Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Starkville Country Club. The Five Aces entertained guests, while photographs were taken by Tricia Butts of Betty Donne Photography. Steve Stockton cre10

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ated the funfetti wedding cake and a Nutter Butter groom’s cake. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner barbecue honoring the couple. The morning after the wedding, the couple joined friends and family for a send-off brunch at the home of the bride’s parents. Following a surprise honeymoon to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple is at home in Flowood. The bride is earning her teaching certification from the Teach Mississippi Insititue, and the groom is a Senior Staff Accountant at Carr, Riggs & Ingram in Ridgeland. F

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Roni + Austin 10.13.12 Veronica (Roni) Dyann Evans of Collinsville, Miss. and Austin Langford Posey of Philadelphia, Miss. were united in marriage on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 4 o’clock in the evening at The Cole House in Philadelphia, Miss. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Fred Britton of First Methodist Church of Philadelphia, Miss. Roni is the daughter of Lisa Spears Evans of Collinsville, Miss. and Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Evans of Meridian, Miss. She is the granddaughter of Dyann Spears and the late Mike Spears of Collinsville, Miss. and Mary Helen Evans and the late George Evans of Sebastapol, Miss. Austin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Timmie Simmons and Mr. and Mrs. Al Posey of Philadelphia, Miss. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Morgan of Hiedelberg, Miss. and the late Mr. and Mrs. G.A. “Sleepy” Posey of Philadelphia, Miss. Wedding coordinator of the wedding by Mrs. Laura May Robinson of Collinsville, Miss. Roni was given in marriage by her father, Dwayne Evans, her mother, Lisa Evans, and family. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Claire Massey of Meridian, Miss. Bridesmaids were April Posey, Abby Hairston, Bliss Pigott, Brooke Mowdy and Alayna Spears. Attending the groom as best man was Al Posey, the groom’s father. Groomsmen were Chris Posey (brother of the groom), Jed McCoy, Jordan Flake, Jonathan Holland, Michael Smith, Christopher Evans, and Mikeal Evans (brother of the bride). Flower girl was Sayda Grace Posey (niece of the groom), ring bearer was Nathan Cole Spears and bride’s proxy was Ginger Vowell Flake. Following the ceremony a reception was held at The Cole House in Philadelphia, Miss. catering was provided by The Cole House. Guest were entertained by music provided by The Cowboy Blues Band. The couple currently resides in Philadelphia, Miss. F Photography by Angel Speaks Photography

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Claire + Michael 10.6.12 Ms. Carla Eaves of Starkville and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Eaves, Jr. of Philadelphia, Miss. are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Claire Elizabeth Eaves to Travis Michael Patterson on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at five o’clock in the evening. The two exchanged vows in an outdoor ceremony at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Johnson in West Point, Miss. Brother Barry Hathcock officiated the double ring ceremony. The wedding was directed by Mrs. Janice Brasfield and Mrs. Patti Swindol and wedding photography was provided by Twice the Focus Photography of Mathiston, Miss. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Genevieve Swartzberg and the late Mr. Melvin Swartzberg, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mann, Mr. and Mrs. Wick Malone and the late Ken Eaves, Sr. all of Starkville, Miss. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Johnson of West Point, Miss., and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Patterson of Counts, Tenn. He is the grandson of Ms. Peggy Patterson of Brooksville, Miss., and the late Mr. E.C. Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Johnson of West Point, Miss. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Travis Alford also of West Point. Escorted by her father Ken Eaves, Jr. and her brother Jason Striebeck, the bride wore a Justin Alexander gown featuring a fitted A-line strapless, embellished with antique gold lace and crystals with a chapel train.She carried a bouquet of yellow-peach roses hand-tide with twine. Attending the bride as matron of honor was Mrs. Anna Nickels of Starkville, Miss. and maid of honor was Miss Katie Easter of Starkville, Misws. Bridesmaids were Heather Reed and Kayce Coghlan of Starkville, Miss., Abbey Johnson, Amanda Rhea, and Catherine Trull of West Point, Miss., Nicole McCarty of Mantee, Miss., and Katelyn Pearce of Houston, Miss. They wore matching knee length dresses of coral taffeta with a sweetheart neckline and cowboy boots. They carried hand tied bouquets of sunflowers, gerber daisies and roses. Honorary bridesmaids were cousins of the bride Carrignton and Cara Lee Smith of Starkville, Miss. The brides proxy and program attendant was Miss Ashley Doss. Charlee Claire McCarty of Mantee, Miss., served as flower girl wearing an ivory dress with sparkling pink cowboy boots. Rodney Johnson served the groom as best man. Groomsmen were Joseph Johnson (brother of the groom) Jake Pollard, Cody Shows, Matt Autry, Patrick Legget and Kevin Pugh all of West Point, Miss., Ryan McCarty of Mantee, Miss. and Jason Striebeck (brother of the bride), Starkville, Miss. Ushers were T.C. Wooten of West Point, Miss. and Chad and Cameron Smith of Starkville, Miss. They each wore a black tuxedo jacket with coral satin vests 12

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and matching tie over white shirts and jeans. Tate Johnson (nephew of the groom) served as ring barrier wearing a black tuxedo jacket with a white shirt and jeans carrying a sign saying “Uncle Pete Here Comes Your Girl”. Following the ceremony the bride’s mother hosted a reception at the Mary Holmes Reception Hall in West Point, Miss. Catering was provided by Diane Duncan and Janice Brown of Starkville, Miss. Guests enjoyed dining and dancing with music provided by Big Mikes Karaoke and DJ. On the eve of the wedding the parents of the groom honored the couple with a dinner for family and friends at their home. Following their honeymoon in Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple is at home in Cedar Bluff, Miss. The Groom is employed by Johnson Timber Company in Pheba, Miss., and the bride is a licensed Cosmetologist at Hair Express in Starkville, Miss. F Photography by Twice the Focus Photography

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Heather + Alex 6.2.12

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In the presence of family and friends, Heather Faith Pittman of Saltillo, Miss., and Alexander Arthur Emplaincourt of Starkville, Miss., were united in marriage at six o’clock in the evening on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Chapel of Memories on the Mississippi State University campus in Starkville, Miss. The double ring ceremony was officiated by the Very Reverend Michael O’Brien. Heather is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dale Pittman of Saltillo, Miss. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Vera Mims Parker of Hickory, Miss., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Talvis Filmore Stewart of Itta Bena, Miss. Alex is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Edmond Arthur Emplaincourt of Starkville, Miss. He is the grandson of Mrs. W. Virginia Head and the late H.G. Head of Dothan, Ala., and Mrs. Valentine J. Emplaincourt-Dusart and the late Nestor L.G. Emplaincourt of Brussels, Belgium. Ceremony music was a repertoire of baroque and classical music performed by the Jackson String Quartet and organist, Rose Sisson. “Panis Angelicus” and “The Lord’s Prayer” were among the ceremony selections sung by soloist, Lily Hudson. Guests joined the organist and soloist in singing the congregational hymn, “Guide me O Thou Great Redeemer.” The bride, escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, wore a trumpet style designer gown fashioned with a sweetheart neckline. The fitted bodice was embellished with beaded lace appliqué sewn onto netting over sleek ivory satin and drifted into a chapel length train adorned with scalloped lace trim at the hemline. Attending the bride as matron of honor was Sarah Blair Shafer; attending as maid of honor was Zora Diana Strickland. Bridesmaids were Meredith Nichols McMillin and Angie Renea Gallop. Charles-Edmond Emplaincourt, the groom’s brother, served as best man. Groomsmen were Larry Dale Pittman, Jr., Casey Christopher Pratt, and Jason Edward D’Abramo. The ushers were Kyle Brandon Thomas, Mark Linneaus McLaughlin, and Tucker Scott Beavers. The flower girls were Kathryn Elizabeth Head and Molly St. John Head. Ring bearers were William Luke Beavers and Lucas Moses Pratt. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Club Level of Davis Wade Stadium overlooking the MSU football field. Guests enjoyed an extensive menu, created by Chef Bridget Harding, including pork tenderloin, jambalaya, crab cakes, a seafood display of shrimp shots, a fruit montage station with dips, and a station of assorted MSU ice cream and candy toppings. The couple’s first dance was to Van Morrison’s “Someone Like You”. The bride and her father danced to “Never Alone” by Jim Brickman featuring Lady Antebellum, and the groom and his mother danced to “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. The bride and groom dedicated Joe Cocker’s “You Are So Beautiful” to the bride’s parents and Elvis’ “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” to the groom’s parents. Photography was performed by Kim Dixon Kelley of Kim Kelley Photography. The videographer was Jeff Beavers, cousin of the groom. The bride and groom’s cakes were created by Hailey Peterson of Hailey’s Cake Creations. F january

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The Maples

Ashley + John 6.2.12

Laura Ashley Cumberland and John Douglas Maples were united in marriage at half past five on the evening of June 2, 2012 at the Burnt Oak Lodge in Crawford, Miss. The ceremony was officiated by Minister Bo Jeffares. Ashley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Anthony Cumberland of Starkville. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cumberland, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Limerick, and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Morgan III, all of Meridian, Miss. John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Randall Maples of Starkville, Miss. He is the grandson of Ms. Emma Koonce and the late Mr. Bill Koonce, and the late Ms. Marlene Thweatt and the late Mr. Lonnie Thweatt. Upon arrival, guests were greeted with fresh lemonade and hand-held fans to keep cool during the outdoor, southern style ceremony. The fans also served as the wedding ceremony programs. Nuptial music was provided by pianist Haley Harper of Starkville, Miss. and violinist Lindsey Rushing of Ridgeland, Miss. Musical arrangements included “For Good” from the hit musical “Wicked”, “Turning Page” from the Twilight Saga, and “All You Need is Love” by The Beatles. The bride was given in marriage by her father, and wore a sleeveless gown by Justin Alexander made of ivory lace featuring a Queen Ann neckline. Beading at the empire waistline and a keyhole back accented the bodice, which flowed into a trumpet skirt, with buttons placed all the way down the chapel length train. Adorning her head was a headpiece made from her mother’s veil. Lovingly placed inside the bridal bouquet was the bride’s great, great grandmother’s ring, which served as her “something borrowed.” Attending the bride as her maid of honor was Paige Fondren, with Kayla Montgomery Canter attending as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Marie Maples, sister of the groom, Whitney Whites, Olivia Hogue, Kelly Miles, Hailey Hawkins, and Lindsey Rushing. The bridesmaids wore silver cocktail dresses with bright colored high heels in pink, coral, teal, and yellow, accenting perfectly their summer bouquets. Haritha Abbott served as an honorary bridesmaid. Marlee Maples (sister of the groom) and Lauren Welch (cousin of the bride) served as junior bridesmaids. Heather Reed served as the bride’s proxy. Flower girls were Chloe Canter and Caroline Jackson. Randy Maples (father of the groom) served as best man. Groomsmen were Cody Adkins, Welsey Golson, T.J. Reece, Will McComb, Jonathan Huff, Cody Atkins, and Trevor Newsom. Benjamin Jackson served as ring-bearer. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted an outdoor reception at the Burnt Oak Lodge, where guests enjoyed a meal by Harding Catering. The reception featured a “Wishing Tree,” where guests wrote wishes and advice to the newly married couple. Savvy Spaces of Columbus provided the beautifully crafted tree. Following the meal, dessert was served inside the lodge, which included a white fondant cake by Miriam Miller, cup cakes by 14

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Crystal McGrew, and peanut butter balls and bananas foster cheesecake by Harding Catering. Following dessert, guests danced and celebrated to the live music of “CFW.” The bride and groom would like to send a special thank you to Christine’s Couture Montgomery Jewelry and Salon 28, all of Starkville, Miss., Amber’s Photography of Caledonia, Sassy Designs of Macon, Miss., wedding planner Nancy Hankins, of Fayette, Ala., and graphic designer Eric Abbott of Starkville, Miss. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at the Burnt Oak Lodge, catered by “The Little Dooey” of Starkville. Following their honeymoon in Negril, Jamaica, the couple now resides in Brandon, Miss. Ashley is the Business Coordinator at the Academy of Competitive and Performing Arts in Starkville, Miss., and the Middle School and High School Dance Team Coach at Saint Andrews Episcopal School in Ridgeland, Miss. John is in his first year of residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. F

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Michelle + Z.A. 7.28.12 Michelle Elena Abernathy of Starkville, Miss. and Zachary Austin Hughes of Eclectic, Ala. were united in marriage on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 6 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the evening at Fountainview Mansion in Auburn, Ala. The ceremony was officiated by Mr. Edsel Hughes, grandfather of the groom. Michelle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Abernathy of Starkville, Miss. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Black of Dadeville, Ala. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Davis Abernathy, formerly of Lafayette, Ala. Z. A. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robin Hughes of Eclectic, Ala. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Edsel Hughes of Abilene, Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Davis of Wetumpka, Ala. Music for the ceremony was provided by pianist, Haley Harper of Starkville, Miss. Michelle was given in marriage by her father, Mark Abernathy. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Lauren Scruggs of Starkville, Miss. Bridesmaids were Leigh Phillips Abernathy and Lindsey Phillips Abernathy (sisters-in-law of the bride) and Kayla Henson (college friend of the bride). Robin Hughes served his son as best man. Groomsmen were Jeremy Hughes (brother of the groom), Matt Abernathy and Andrew Abernathy (brothers of the bride), Kyle Emfinger and Trace Gutteridge (college friends of the groom). A buffet reception, catered by Terra Cotta CafĂŠ of Auburn, Alabama, followed the ceremony at the Fountainview Mansion venue. Guests were entertained by music provided by Auburn Audio of Auburn, Ala. The couple currently resides in Auburn, Ala. F

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The Joneses

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Andrea + Reed

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Andrea Rodgers of Fulton, Miss. and Reed Jones of Aberdeen, Miss. were united in marriage on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 2 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the afternoon at First Baptist Church in Aberdeen, Miss. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Rodgers of Tupelo, Miss. and Ms. Glenda Spencer of Fulton, Miss. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delmus Spencer of Sulligent, Ala. and Mr. and Mrs. Milburn Rodgers of Fulton, Miss. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tuck Jones of Aberdeen, Miss. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Don Clark of Saltillo, Miss. and Mrs. Shirley Milam of Huntsville, Ala. Nuptial music was provided by Will Simmons, Rebecca Cleveland, Josh Funderburg and Ethan Earnest. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Rodney Rodgers. Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Abby Rodgers of Fulton, Miss. Bridesmaids were Jessica Terrill, Kelli Noland and Mary Elizabeth Jones. The groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Tuck Jones, served as best man. Groomsmen were Howard Summers, Chase Reeves and Jesse Adams. The flower girl was Harper Whitworth, and the ring bearer was Caleb Rodgers. Following the cereomony a reception was held at The Magnolias in Aberdeen, Miss. F

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Mary + Nathan Mr. J. E. Gilliam Ashcraft of Greenwood, Miss. and Mrs. Shawn H. Hunt of Carrollton, Miss. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Kimbrough McBride Ashcraft to Samuel Nathan Brewer, son of Dr. and Mrs. Leroy J. Brewer Jr. of Starkville, Miss. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Joanna G. Ashcraft and the late Mr. John Dunklin Ashcraft Jr. of Greenwood, MS and Mr. William A. Harper of El Salvador and Ms. Dorothy E. Harper of Carrollton, Miss. Miss Ashcraft is a 2007 graduate of Pillow Academy in Greenwood, Miss. She is graduating in May 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Sciences from Mississippi State University, where she is a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy S. McMinn and the late Rev. Leroy Jasper Brewer Sr. of Starkville, Miss. and Mrs. Betty S. Nabors and the late Mr. Stanley Erwin Nabors of Starkville, Miss. Nathan is a 2003 graduate of Northwest Rankin High School in Flowood, Miss. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology Services in 2010 and a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology in 2012 from Mississippi State University. He is employed with Gun Dog Supply in Starkville, Miss. The couple will exchange vows in the fall of 2013 at First Presbyterian Church of Greenwood, Miss. F

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{Designer} Kayla White

{Major} Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising

{College} Mississippi State University

{Project} Bridal Gown

{Design Presentation} Mississippi State University Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising’s Annual Spring Senior Expo 2013

{Model} Mississippi State Univeristy Fashion Board Model, Maegan Bedells

{Photographer} Kaitlyn Lincoln

S t or y b y Meg Hender son

ove what you do, and you will never work another day in your life. These are words that have been passed down for generations, and they are epitomized by people like Kayla White, a senior Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising major at Mississippi State University. This spring, White will present her originally designed bridal gown at the department’s annual Senior Expo. This day-long event is a culmination of several semesters of design work and an intensive 4-week period of creating patterns, sewing a mock-up, adjusting the garment and creating the final product. “We do a presentation where we invite other department faculty members, the director of the school, friends, and family,” said White’s professor, Dr. Charles Freeman. “The students have to explain and defend their work.” White’s gown, photographed by Kaitlyn Lincoln and modeled by Maegan Bedells, is grounded in traditional elements like white satin fabric and an antique brooch at the waist. However, trendy features, such as an illusion neckline, keyhole back, peplum skirt, and mirror organza fabric, make the gown modern and fun. White, who gravitates toward vintage design, said, “I get most of my inspiration from books. I really love the Victorian time period, and I like to visualize what the characters are wearing.” The Mississippi landscape inspires White as well. The idea for the brooch came from flowers and cotton, she said. White has also found inspiration in current events. “After watching the royal wedding, my interest (in bridal) really piqued.” She also credits Freeman for pushing her artistic boundaries. “He is always willing to push us to our limits to bring out the creativity he knows we have.” Artistic inspiration is one facet of the fashion design program, which currently has about 95 students. But most people are unaware that this is also a quite technical major. “They learn about clothing construction, what makes it a good piece or a cheap piece. And they study design and product development,” said Dr. Michael Newman, Director of the School of Human Sciences. Students also learn about the business side of the fashion industry. “Dr. (Wanda) Cheek has really prepared me to run my own store by sharing her buying, retailing and finance knowledge,” White said. Freeman is focused on making the ATM program more integrated with technology so the graduates are more industry-ready. “We’ve brought in a few million dollars worth of software that’s used in the industry and are renovating our labs,” he said.

Newman added, “They (the students) also learn about the social and psychological aspects of clothing. For instance, why people like certain things in clothing.” Freeman believes these aspects are crucial factors in designing bridal wear. “Tackling bridal designs is one of the most difficult areas to get into because you’re designing the one outfit that a woman is going to spend the most money on and is wearing on the most important day of her life,” he said. White’s bridal gown is certainly a product of her undergraduate work, but her roots in fashion design trace back much further than the last three years. White learned to sew from her grandmother around age 11. “It was actually a hobby we had together,” she said. This kind of kinship is something White continues to experience with her fellow majors. “Our major really becomes more like a family, and you end up spending hours with everyone working on group projects,” she said. As her undergraduate studies draw to a close, White is preparing for a career in fashion design. She recently accepted an internship with Mamie and James, a bridal company based in Mathiston, Miss. Here, White is gaining hands-on experience in design and pattern work. She also started a business, Kaybeth Designs, and has sold her custom headbands in stores throughout Mississippi. In the future, White hopes to have her own Southern-inspired collection of bridal wear. She also hopes to serve others with the knowledge her grandmother and professors passed down to her. For instance, she would love to teach sewing to women living in third-world countries, who don’t always have the opportunity and equipment to sew. “The thing that most impresses me about Kayla White is that her passion for her major is so evident--the enthusiasm is contagious,” Newman said. Because White not only has exceptional knowledge and skills in her field, but also truly loves what she does, she will surely find success in a fashion design career after her graduation from Mississippi State. F

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INSPIRATION

ring Spring to a wedding by showcasing sunflowers, moss detailing with spring flowers or a chalk board menu for guests to keep coming back for more. Compliments of: Pretty Presentations in Meridian, Miss. Photography submitted

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ave a sweet Southern summer wedding with shades of turquoise blue, lavender, peach, orange and green to complement the colors of summer. Compliments of: A Bride Idea in Columbus, Miss. Photography by Amaris and Jonathan Robinson and submitted.

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INSPIRATION

ach season can be in the delicate details of a wedding through ring bearer pillows to berries for flowers or labeled sparklers for the departing wedding couple. With each detail there is a significance and feel for Fall. Compliments of: Southern Production in Meridian, Miss. Photographers: Hali Newerry Photography, Amanda Watson Photography and Chlee Henderson Photography

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INSPIRATION

he air has turned crisp and the leaves have fallen leaving a perfect season to get married. The vibrant hues and the touches of golds and silvers set the scene for winter weddings. Compliments of: One Fine Day Events in Oxford and Starkville, Miss. Photographers: Mark Eric Photography, Taylor Square Photography, Two Chics Photography and Renee Reedy Photography

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HEALTH & BEAUTY Photography by Ashley Massey Beauty Tips by Vitality Skin and Spa

Wedding Day Makeup Tutorial Step 1: Apply Bonnie Holmes moisturizer and eyelid balm and let dry for five minutes. Step 2: With a foundation sponge apply foundation making sure the color matches skin in daylight. After, apply a loose translucent powder with powder brush to set foundation. Step 3: Apply to the lid of eye “Ray of Light” eye shadow. Add “Gleaming” eye shadow to the middle of eyelid. Along the bone use the oval chisel brush with “Slate” eye shadow for definition. Add “Pink Liquid Shimmer” to highlight the eyebrow. Once eye shadow is applied take “Dove” eyeliner and line top of lid and use “Gleaming” eyeliner on the bottom. Add ‘Black Super Lash” macara to top and bottom of lashes. Step 4: Contour cheeks with the chisel angle blush brush with “Contour” blush and “Broadway Blush” for the apples of the cheek. For a little color add “Evening Sun” satin finish bronzer. Step 5: To finish the wedding day makeup look add “Sugar & Spice” liner to lips, “Polynesian” lipstick to lips and “Palm” lip gloss for shine.

Wedding Day Makeup

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The Tool Kit { Moisturizer } Bonnie Holmes: Sheer Skin Moisturizer Bonnie Holmes: Eyelid Balm

{ Eyes } Lid: Ray of Light Middle: Gleaming Along the bone: Slate Highlight: Pink Liquid Shimmer Top liner: Dove Bottom liner: Gleaming Mascara: Black Super Lash Mascara

{ Cheeks } Contour blush: Contour Blush for apples: Broadway Blush Bronzer: Satin Finish Evening Sun

{ Lips } Liner: Sugar & Spice Lip stick: Polynesian Lip gloss: Palm Lip Gloss

{ Model } Kacie Green

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“I had a fairy princess wedding and couldn’t be happier.”

Details

Dorothy and Philip wed at Honeymoon Hills Wedding Chapel in Gatlinburg, Tenn. and now reside in Starkville, Miss. Photography: Divian Conner and submitted

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Finding a life-long Friend S t or y b y Joe Lee

here do you go to find the man (or woman) of your dreams? Lots of people count on their friends to fix them up, and other folks have found their soul mate at work or in church. The interest in Internet dating sites has skyrocketed in recent years, though, and Dorothy and Philip Hendrick of Starkville, Miss. are living proof that true love can be found through the computer. “Online dating for me was usually ‘one and done.’ Nobody really seemed that energetic, and I wasn’t looking for a couch potato,” said Dorothy Watson Hendrick, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker SRE. A native New Yorker with three children, Dorothy moved to Starkville with her first husband after Graduate School in Nebraska. They’d been divorced eight years when she met Philip Hendrick through the Plenty of Fish web site. “I pretty much accepted that I was never going to meet anybody,” Dorothy said. “It was tough being alone with no family nearby, but my friends in Starkville stepped up and acted like family. “I tried Yahoo Personals, Match.com, eHarmony. When I read a profile that said, ‘I like to hunt, fish, and ride four-wheelers,’ I usually hit delete. Smokers were out. People said, ‘I love to laugh.’ No (kidding), doesn’t everyone? As I met people, I realized I couldn’t think seriously about anyone long-distance. I still had a boy at home that was very important to me.” The turning point for Dorothy was when she read about a wedding in the Starkville Daily News. It took place February 21, 2010 and described a couple that met on the Plenty of Fish site. “The full page wedding announcement was so detailed, I never forgot it,” Dorothy said. “About six months later, on a Saturday, I decided I was tired of being by myself. I gave (the site) a try in October 2010. I saw Philip’s picture and profile. Thought he was cute, but he was new to Oxford and wanted someone to show him around. I did not

contact him.” Originally from North Carolina, Philip Hendrick is a Lean Engineering consultant and moved to Mississippi in November, 2010. He has three grown children and four grandchildren. He had 22 first dates through the Plenty of Fish site before meeting Dorothy Watson. “All were disasters,” Philip said of those encounters. “People looked and acted differently than their profile. When I started dating I developed a checklist of what I wanted – I encourage everyone to have one. The first thing on my list was no smoking. Yet on one of my first dinner dates, the lady went to the rest room and stayed longer than normal and came back to the table reeking of smoke. Needless to say that was our last date.” Philip said some women were much heavier in person than they described on their profiles, while others turned out not to be truthful about how many times they’d been married. One was actually living in the basement of her husband’s home. Philip was immediately interested in meeting Dorothy, however, when he spotted her on Plenty of Fish. “In November, the day before Thanksgiving, I received three emails in a row from him, practically begging me to call,” she said. “I looked at my watch, waited five minutes – my heart was racing because I could feel the energy in his email. We met at my house that night after I picked my daughter up from the airport. When he got out of his car he smiled at me and said, ‘We’re in trouble.’” Dorothy said the future couple talked a lot that night. But when Philip brought out his list of what he expected to have in a relationship, she found him too demanding and turned him down for a second date. Philip wasn’t about to give up, though. “About five days later, he contacted me again,” Dorothy said. “That’s when I knew he was a keeper. We talked nonstop until our next date a couple of weeks later. Pretty much decided this was it!” january

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“I knew from the minute I saw her that I was in trouble,” Philip said. “The GPS would not take me exactly to her house, so she was standing at the end of her drive waving me in. I thought it was her daughter, she was so petite and young-looking. When I got out and saw her, I was toast immediately. “However, as I got to know Dorothy, I found that her beauty was not her best asset. She likes doing the same things I like to do. I really got more than a wife. I got a friend and a partner. After our second date I moved to Starkville and bought a house. We dated a year and then got married. It has been (just over) two years since that first night pulling up in her drive.” Philip asked all three of Dorothy’s children for permission to marry their mother. “He also asked my mother,” Dorothy said. “He’d ordered a ring online (months earlier) and told me he would know when the time was right to give it to me. I shopped online for a traditional wedding dress and must have looked at 3,000 before ordering from China. We emailed an engagement announcement to the Starkville Daily News and followed with a wedding announcement – it was tongue in cheek. Had a lot of people say that it lifted them up, made them smile. We just wanted to share the good news with some humor.” The Hendricks ordered their marriage license online, as well as their honeymoon cabin at Gatlinburg. The wedding took place at Honeymoon Hills

Wedding Chapel. Dorothy and Philip took all the wedding pictures themselves. “It was so much fun setting up (the tripod) and running to pose. Yes, I fell into a stream in my heels,” Dorothy said. “My husband has booked our anniversary trip online – back to Gatlinburg. I had a fairy princess wedding and couldn’t be happier. We have fun all the time.” “I do not encourage having a list on your first date,” Philip said. “But having one that keeps you from settling for less than what you can live with is the way to make sure your marriage will be successful.” F

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Sheer Penmanship Top: Invitation with RSVP card: Brenda Griffin, Sterling Calligraphy in Meridian, Miss. Invitations: Christen Hobbs, Calligraphy by Christen in Madison, Miss. Napkin: Sterling Calligraphy Bottom: Invitation: by Sterling Calligraphy Botanical Print: Vicki Burnett in Starkville, Miss.

An easy way to add a special touch to a wedding are through adding delicate calligraphy to napkins, name cards, invitations or thank you note cards.

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S t or y b y Joe Lee l Pho t og r aph y Submitt ed

y definition, calligraphy is the design and execution of lettering with a broad tip instrument or brush in one stroke. But that explanation does little to convey the sheer beauty of the medium when it’s on display in wedding invitations, business logos and religious artwork. “I got started by addressing my own wedding invitations when I got married in 2007,” said Christen Hobbs, an Mississippi State University graduate who works from home in Madison, Miss. and has clients in Oxford, Gulfport, Tupelo and Jackson, Miss. and Memphis, Tenn. “I couldn’t afford to have all of my invitations done in calligraphy at the time, so a family friend, Rooney Davis, offered to help. Her work was beautiful and inspired me to try it myself. “I can’t say my first envelopes were very pretty - okay, they were terrible - but I had fun trying. I have never taken a lesson, but there’s no mystery in learning calligraphy. It can be summed up in one word: practice. I started volunteering to address anyone’s envelopes who would let me, for free. Once I got confident enough in my work, I took samples and business cards to local stationery shops. Later I established my website, which has turned out to be my main source of customers.” Brenda Griffin, a Meridian, Miss. native and a fellow MSU grad who moved last summer to Fairhope, Ala., operates Sterling Calligraphy from home and has customers throughout central Mississippi. One of her earliest influences was her fourth grade math teacher, although what caught Griffin’s attention that year had nothing to do with multiplication or division. Hurricane glass: Chritsen Hobb with Calligraphy by Christen in Madison, Miss.

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“She had the most beautiful handwriting,” Griffin said. “I practiced handwriting more than I studied math. In high school I bought a calligraphy kit from Service Merchandise and began teaching myself proper letter forms in Italic and Old English. I became skilled with the broad edged pen nib and would gift my service to friends and family by lettering poems and filling in certificates.” A big turning point for Griffin was in 1991, when she received an invitation mailed from Boca Raton, Fla. “My name and address was written so beautifully on the envelope,” she said. “I then fell in love with the pointed pen. I bought every book I could find to enhance my skill in this exquisite letterform.” Griffin taught elementary school for years before joining IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting), an organization which has yearly conferences and provides calligraphy-related training from the best in the business. “I was in Heaven to be surrounded by people who have the same passion for the art as I do,” she said. “I also discovered very active calligraphy guilds in Birmingham, Ala., Memphis and Nashville, Tenn. that offer weekend workshops on various techniques. These organizations are very important to me as I continue to study and practice the art. In 2004 I quit teaching to create a full time business, Sterling Calligraphy. The word Sterling means ‘of highest quality’ and that is what I want my

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work to reflect.” Vicki Burnett of Starkville, Miss. is also an MSU grad and grew up with a love of painting and art. Her first private art teacher was Melanie McNeil of Louisville, Miss. She has studied more recently under portrait artist Dwayne Warwick and designed the winning poster for the 2012 Cotton District Arts Festival in Starkville, Miss. She delved into calligraphy in high school and began addressing invitations for weddings and parties in the past year. In addition to invitations, I have created place cards and written out and illustrated poems and Bible verses for clients. “My customers range from brides to the MSU Alumni Association. Currently, I am working on a very special project for my favorite bride, my daughter Victoria Ferguson. I love illuminated manuscripts, so I am writing and illustrating their wedding vows to be signed by the wedding party at the end of the ceremony.” Hobbs, Griffin and Burnett all try to work within their customers’ budgets and put a special, long-lasting touch on a once-in-a-lifetime occasion – such as a wedding – without causing additional financial stress. “Although I do not create the very fancy scripts with the lovely flourishes, I specialize in graceful copperplate fonts at more reasonable rates,” Burnett said. “I am also committed to accuracy and timeliness. It is a pleasure to work with brides and other clients to create an elegant first impression, a beautifully addressed invitation.” F

Thank you note card and invitations with RSVP and address card: Sterling Calligraphy.

Calligraphers {Christen Hobbs} calligraphybychristen.com email: info@calligraphybychristen.com

{Sterling Calligraphy} Brenda Griffin sterlingcalligraphy.com email: brendawgriffin@gmail.com

{Vicki Burnett} Facebook: facebook.com/BurnettFineArtAndCalligraphy Phone: 662-418-1820

Flor al Design Com pliments of: The Univ er sity Flor is t S t ar kville, Miss. Dr ess: Mor i Lee Or g anza wit h beaded sash and f lo w er. Dr ess Com pliments of: F alk enber yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Br idal Philadelphia, Miss. A ccessor ies: Chr is tineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coutur e Model: Mississippi S t at e Univ er sity F ashion Boar d Model, Moll y N ail S ty lis t: A bb y Hat hor n Pho t og r apher: Divian Conner

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What is Old, is New

A colonial bouquet of carnations, daisies, sweetheart roses, and gypsophilia in sweet but warm pastels resemble Mama or Grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bouquet. Brides can use old flower names in the newest varieties: green trick dianthus, gerbera daisies, ranunculus hand-tied and will give a fresh look on old style. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to add lots of ribbons and love knots!

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Simply Classic

This hand-tied design is made of oriental lilies, roses, mini cymbidiums and waxflower. The cascade is accomplished with lily grass, beads, and mini cymbidiums. This bouquet is very feminine; soft and flowing. Consider pairing garden roses with orchids and lilies in symmetrical forms. Cascading bouquets are wonderful choices for the lace gowns that are becoming popular in fashion. This type of bouquet will give a variety of textures against a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;busyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, lace background. january

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Away with Tradition

The bouquet is crafted with reflexed tulips and mini cymbidium orchids. Modern says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;away with tradition!â&#x20AC;?. This is for a bride that wants to make her own way; reflect her own style. Bouquets for these brides are a designers dream. No cookie cutter pieces here. Look for asymmetrical or exaggerated lines; newest varieties; fearless color combinations. A modern bride looks to make fashion, not follow it. Look for emphasis on the form of the bouquet, not necessarily the flower.

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Rustic Chic

The arrangement consist of sunflowers, roses, gerberas, and eryngium. In floral trends, it is called Rural Route. The colors mimic a trip down a country road: barn red, faded denim, and buttercream. Floral selections are field flowers and grasses; pods and vines. The composition should reflect a simplicity that is casually bound together. Table top selections include fruits and vegetables, canning jars and berry crates, and tin cans.

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Pretty Nifty

Design and ar ticle com pliments of: W at er mar k in S t ar kville, Miss. Pho t og r aph y; Divian Conner

edding stationery usually sets the tone for the future wedding. It can be elegantly formal or country casual, depending on the bride and groom’s visions for their wedding. Formal wedding invitations typically are printed on cream, ivory or ecru stock using black ink. Casual invitations may be printed on any color of paper, using any color of ink. There are many paper color and texture options from which to choose; from the traditional whites and creams to a gold or pearl finish, paper plays an important role in the final image of your wedding stationery. Inks range from black, silver, gold or any color contained in the Pantone color chart – reds and greens for a Christmas wedding,, or brown and gold for an autumn palette. The choice is yours! While there is no color palette that’s completely off limits, the number of ink colors and the paper used determines the overall price and difficulty of the piece to print. Clients look to incorporate their personalities into their wedding stationery choices. Whether it’s the traditional use of formal invitations or the every day casual feel invitation, couples look to reflect a part of themselves into their wedding stationery. Most have definite ideas concerning their invitations. Sometimes, bringing those ideas to life may take a few compromises to stay within budget. While being as economical as possible, keeping the invitations, napkins, wedding programs, thank you cards, etc. as true to the couples’ wishes is most important. Whether formal, casual, or somewhere in-between, Watermark Printers look forward to helping each couple bring their special dreams to life with wedding stationery that reflects their unique style and spirit. F

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Johnelyn + Nicholas Coughlin

Gown: The brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother handmade gown. Tux: Mamie Lilley Tuxedo Junction in Jackson, Miss. Venue: Hidden Dunes in Destin, Fla. Reception venue: The Villages in Crystal Beach, Fla. Cakes: Adonnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery Local reception venue: Meadow Oak Golf Club in Pasco, Fla. Catered by Deb Patterson. Cakes: Family friend Flowers: Destin Floral Designs in Destin, Fla.

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Divian Conner Photography

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Blake McCollum Photography

Mary Leigh + J.R. Lipscomb Gown and Tux: Kay’s Kreations in Tupleo, Miss. Wedding coordinator: Hope Brown in Columbus, Miss. Venues: Wedding: First United Methodist Church, reception: Stephen D. Lee Home and pre-wedding: Rosedale Mansion, all in Columbus, Miss. Rehearsal dinner venue: Anthony’s in West Point, Miss. Cakes: Sandy’s Sweet Sensations in Steens, Miss. Hair: Syd Curry at Smoak Salon in Jackson, Miss. Makeup: Anna Hester at Sydney Earl’s Salon in Aberdeen, Miss. Flowers: Haze Allsup at The Flower Company in Starkville, Miss. Band: Swingshift in Columbus, Miss.

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Blake McCollum Photography

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Sisters Photography

Katie + John White Gown: Low’s in Brinkley, Ark. Tux: Kay’s Kreations in Tupelo, Miss. Venues: Wedding: First Baptist Church in Louisville, Miss. Reception venue and catering: Market Cafe in Louisville, Miss. Cakes: Church Street Cakery in Newton, Miss. Flowers: Beverly’s Baskets in Louisville, Miss.

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Sisters Photography

Betty Donne Photography

Rachel + Eli Kennemur Gown: Kayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kreations in Tupelo, Miss. Tux: Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wearhouse Wedding venue: First Baptist Church in Starkville, Miss. Reception venue: Woodside Estates in Starkville, Miss. Catering: Harding Catering in Caledonia, Miss. Flowers: Sassy Designs in Macon, Miss.

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Betty Donne Photography

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WISH LIST

Photography by Lizzie Smith

1. A Cup of Tea: Annie Glass Ruffled Series salad plate, $62; Spode Stefford White cup and saucer, $245. giggleswick.com 2. Toss it up: Salad spoon and fork, $36. Sprout Baby Home Garden 3. Get to Reading: The DIY Wedding Celebrate Your Wedding Your Way by Kelly Bare, $14.95. aspenbaycandles.com 4. Tie It Up: Yarn spool with shears, $24. Sprout Baby Home Garden 5. Tweet Tweet: Bird with paisleys, $399. Sprout Baby Home Garden 6. Surprise: Spitfire Girl Surprise Bag, $6. aspenbaycandles.com

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7. 7. For the Men: Elk vintage painting, $48. aspenbaycandles.com 8. Say it: “It’s a beautiful day” wood wallart, . Sprout Baby Home Garden 9. Smell Good: Toykomilk Dead Sexy shea butter lotion, $22. aspenbaycandles.com 10. Light it Up: HomeArt wedding match sticks, $3.50. aspenbaycandles.com 11. Tie the Knot: Nautical rope balls, $12. Sprout Baby Home Garden 12: Fancy That!: Mattahedeh Tobacco Leaf print cup and saucer, $160; salad plate, $145. giggleswick.com

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A Cup of Lindsay Jo Mother of the Bride: It is the day your daughter has always dreamed of, and you should dress the part! Dressing as the Mother of the Bride can be difficult. Of course the focus should be on the Bride, but it’s important to be well-dressed yourself. By striking a perfect balance between elegance and appropriateness, choosing your Mother of the Bride ensemble will be a piece of cake! ...........

Lindsay is an online lifestyle blogger. Her blog, acupoflindsayjo.com, has a primary focus on fashion. Lindsay is a member of the Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB) and attends various conferences and workshops with other fashion bloggers regularly.

Traditional A traditional wedding calls for classic Mother of the Bride pieces. A metallic neutral is always a good option – the neutral will not clash with the bride or bridesmaids, and the metallic sheen will add just the right amount of glamour. Opt for similarly metallic accessories or glossy pearls. A skirt suit or an off-the-shoulder dress are appropriate styles.

Beach Beach or destination wedding ceremonies naturally relax the Mother of the Bride dress code. Try a breezy cotton dress with mother of pearl and gold accessories. If you’d prefer to wear pants, choose a white linen with a brightly colored suit top. Though most beachgoers go barefoot, pack a pair of short wedge sandals for the reception.

Outdoor Spring or summer outfoot weddings pose several obstacles. Because of the heat and humidity, do not opt for a silk dress unless it is completely lined. A cotton or nylon material is an easier option as neither draw attention to the inevitable sweat that comes with a Southern summer wedding. Choose a pastel hue – often, summer brides choose pastel bridesmaid dresses, and the two will complement each other. If it is an early Spring wedding, be sure to incorporate a matching pashmina in case the temperature drops with the sun.

Black Tie Black tie weddings always require a full-length formal. It can be uneasy to find a formal gown that is cut appropriately. Look for options that come with a coordinating jacket or shrug, or match your own. Large statement jewelry and an elegant clutch will complete the look. ...........

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W. F. Wedding Fashion

Dr esses Com p liments of: Chr is tine’s Coutur e in S t ar kville, Miss. F aulk enber y’s Br idal in Philadelphia, Miss. The Br ide and Gr oom in Columbus, Miss. Hair and Mak eup: Salon 28 Locations: Amzi Lo v e and Lincoln Homes in Columbus, Miss. S ty lis t: A bb y Hat hor n Pho t og r aph y; D ivian Conner

Ma c D u g g al Co uture C h r istine’s Couture: S t r apless champagne g o wn adorned with r h i nestones and pearls a t t he bodice. The i v o r y l ac e o ve rl ay i s ac c e n ted by a charmeuse w a i stline and flows into t h e s wee p trai n . Mo d e l : N atal i e Phi l l i p s

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A l l ure Gown with fit and f l a re design, sweetheart n e ck l i ne , f i tted , d ro p waist a d o rne d wi th e m b ro i d e r y a n d Swaro vs k i c rys tal s . F a u l k e n b eryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bri d al M o de l : Mo l l y R i l e y

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Ji m H j e l m d e s i g n : A l e n co n l ac e o ve r c h a r m e use gown, s t r a p l e ss sweetheart n e ckl i n e wi th s wee p train. J e w e l r y designers: Ji m B a l l an d E l l y Pre s t o n Th e B r i d e an d G ro o m Mo d e l : S h e aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; R and i a Bogan

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G ro o m : B l a ck L a S tra da tu x e do . The B ride a n d G ro o m M od el : H re h a n H a k e e m G ro o m s m e n : Tw i l i g ht cha rco a l gre y tu x e do s. The B ride a n d G ro o m Models: Chase Cooksey and Ha m ilto n M c B ride january

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Twi l i g h t c h arc o al g re y tu x edo. Th e B r i d e an d G ro o m Mo d e l : Chas e Co o k s e y

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Tw i l i g h t charcoal grey t u xe d o . Th e B r i d e and G ro o m Mo d e l : H am i l to n Mc Bri d e M a c D u g gal Couture: S t r a p l e s s champagne gown a d o r n e d with rhinestones a n d p e a r ls at the bodice. T h e i v o r y lace overlay is a cce n t e d b y a c harm e u s e wa i s t l i n e and f l o ws i nto the s w e e p t r ai n . Ch r i s t i n e â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co uture Mo d e l : N atal i e Phi l l i p s

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I v o r y Troy tuxedo coat with b l a ck t ux ed o tro us e rs . Th e B r i d e an d G ro o m Mo d e l : H re h an H ak e e m Ta r a K e ely designer: silk o rg a n z a and tulle ballgown w i t h o rganza and horse hair b e l t f e a turing a sweetheart h a n d n eckline with a chapel train. Th e B r i d e an d G ro o m Mo d e l : Natal i e Phi l l i p s

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B a r i J a y de sign e r: O n e s h o u l d e r c h i ff o n g o w n i n M isty B lu e . The B ride a n d G ro o m M o de l: M o lly R ile y january

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Tw i l i g h t charcoal grey t u xe d o s . Th e B r i d e an d G ro o m M o d e l s : Chase C o o s e y and Hamilton McB r i d e

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J u s t i n Alexander Signature C o l l e c tion: Natural silk g o w n featuring a sweetheart n e ckl i n e an d a f i t-an d -f l are s i l h o u ette. The rich silk d u p i o ni and tulle textured s ki r t fl o ws i nto a c hap el l e n g t h trai n. Ch r i s t i n e â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co u ture Mo d e l : S heaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; R andia B ogan january

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LITERATURE

Book R e vie w b y Susan O’Br y an

ebruary is a month marked by romance, valentines and relationships. Its cold nights give way to reflection on the impact others have on our lives and how they enrich our souls. If you need inspiration or a way to kick start your thoughts, sit back with a mug of hot tea and enjoy Sara J. Henry’s novels, A Cold and Lonely Place, released this month, and Learning to Swim from December 2011. Both feature heroine Troy Chance, a single, fiercely independent woman who thrives as a freelance journalist and photographer for her small town’s newspaper. Henry has selected the Adirondacks as the setting for both novels, quickly immersing readers in the sense of isolation that comes with frigid winters and somewhat remote locations. However, it’s a setting that also relies on community support as well as individual self-sufficiency to survive, a combination of strengths universal to us all. We are introduced to Troy in the award-winning Learning to Swim when she rescues a child tossed into icy Lake Champlain. Why has this boy named Paul, who speaks only French, been bound in an adult sweatshirt and left to drown? When he finally confides in her, Paul relates a tale of kidnapping and possible murder. A maternal instinct that Troy didn’t know was within her kicks in, and Troy is determined to protect him at all costs. Her commitment pulls her from the sanctuary of the boarding house she owns to the wealthy – and dangerous - privileged neighborhoods of Quebec and Ontario, Canada, and then in Vermont. After she locates Paul’s family, she is torn between a growing fondness for his father and the unraveling deadly truth about his mother. Learning to Swim is a lesson in relationships, or rather the importance of them. Troy learns that her life is much richer when it includes love and compassion for - and from - others.

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The impact of strong relationships is taken to the next level in A Cold and Lonely Place, a heart-wrenching tale about the strength of family and friends and the damage caused by long-kept secrets. Troy is photographing the construction of a lake ice palace for winter carnival when a body is found embedded in the ice. She’s assigned to write an in-depth series on the victim, a man she thought to be an emotional deserter, but in reality is the son of a wealthy Connecticut family. Delving into his past with the help of his sister, Troy finds that the present is always haunted by the past and the “what ifs” of life. It’s an emotional journey circling around which family secrets to keep, which truths to expose and how far loyalty can stretch. As one reviewer wrote, “author Sara J. Henry brilliantly draws us into a terrifying, but ultimately affirmative novel about love, friendship and shining truth about who we really are.” ***** Children can learn more about relationships – and first experiences in general - in an entertaining series of interactive e-books by Nicole and Damir Fonovich that feature a little boy, Luca Lashes, whose magic eyelashes give him special powers. The first in the series is Lucas Lashes the Brown-Eyed Boy. Readers can follow him as he makes friends, faces fears and gains confidence with new experiences, such as learning to swim, going to the doctor and visiting the dentist for the first time. The series also plays up the importance of special people in Luca’s life. The books, available by cell phone, table and e-reader apps, are offered in English, French, Italian and Spanish. They are appropriate for ages 0-4, and a new book is added about every two months or so. F

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wedding is a commitment – not just in the spiritual marital sense, but also in the effort involved to put one together. Whether you’re considering a ceremony with an intimate setting or one fit for a convention hall, there are details, details and more details to be worked out. In the midst of the planning and excitement, be sure and take time out to relax – to take your mind off the details and relish in the warmth of love. As you sit back, relax and sip on a glass of your favorite beverage, here are few reading suggestions, from historic to contemporary romance, to help set the mood. Just Doll Janice Daugharty has combined her love of history and fascination with relationships into her latest novel, Just Doll. The 234-page historic romance novel published by Bell Bridge Books offers everything that readers have come to expect from this author’s creations of ordinary people caught up in circumstances beyond their control, whether it be poverty, race or human emotion and need. Just Doll follows 17-year-old Doll Baxter as she weds wealthy older landowner Daniel Staten. For her, love isn’t a factor at first. It’s all about saving her family’s impoverished Georgia homestead after the Civil War. Time doesn’t stand still, and neither do Doll and Daniel as they’re thrown together – and apart – through life’s twists and turns. The novel carries an undertone of strength as well as compromise as the Statens, as well as all those whose lives they touch, learn the value of sacrifice and commitment Daugharty fills each page with acute details of the time period. Dry hot summers, a slowly fading culture and sharply frayed emotions practically roll off each flip of a page. While readers would hope to never find themselves in portrayed circumstances, Daugharty’s characters react as best they can. No matter direction their lives take, they follow a well-worn path of commitment to family and a struggle to hold on to relationships they cherish. Life Among Giants Bill Roorbach’s Life Among Giants is stunning on many fronts, including characterization and its glimpse into the high-end worlds of dance, rock and culinary arts. The novel from Algonquin Books is a love story/mystery that

builds on relationships, some as fragile as a spider web and others as firm as a decades-old rock wall. At 17, David “Lizard” Hochmeyer’s near-perfect world is shattered when his parents are murdered as they prepare to join the witness protection program. He and his older sister, Kate, are left to find their place in the world as they obsess over the motives behind the murders. Woven into their pasts – and futures – is Sylphide, the world’s greatest ballerina, who lives in High Side, a museum-sized mansion across the pond, with her rock star husband Dabney. The death of her husband and a planned tribute to him send Lizard and Kate into a spiraling world of mystery, intimacy, mental illness and, yes, romance. Over the decades that follow, Lizard, a pro football player turned restaurant owner, is forced to learn that love can be painful, that passion comes in many forms and that the most important voice often speaks from the heart. Life Among Giants is accurately described as “a wildly entertaining novel of murder, seduction and revenge. It’s a Gatsby-esque adventure, a larger-thanlife quest for answers that reveals how sometimes the greatest mystery lies in knowing one’s own heart.” In simpler terms, it is fascinating. Waking Up Married Harlequin introduces its new contemporary romance KISS collection with a story by Mira Lynn Kelly. What’s a couple to do when they wake up married after a wild night of adventures? Yes, it obviously involved alcohol and sex, but Kelly has chosen to play up the characters rather than the carnal details. The result is a humorous, yet tender look at the value placed on marriage and parenthood. Megan wants a baby, but marriage wasn’t on her agenda. Connor has his hands full convincing her that a partnership is best for all concerned. Waking Up Married is a quick read that doesn’t require deep thinking or analysis. It’s just a fun and flirty novel that offers up romance just this side of naughty. If it catches your attention, you can look forward to four new stories a month in the KISS collection. F january

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Starkville JA Christmas The Junior Auxiliary of Starkville had their annual Christmas party held at Central Station Grill on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Photography by Ashley Covin

1. Jackie Mullen, Rebecca Schilling, Jennie Beth Chance, Kerri Wardlaw 2. Heather Simmonds, Caroline Hearnsberger 3.Margaret Cook, Mandy Conrad 4. Karen Dabbs, Carole Ann Doughty 5. Katherine Hardin, Kate Sherrad 6. Michelle Lefleur, Mandy Conrad 7. Kathryn Byrum, Brittney Mcfee 74

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Ri on Cutting Ribb Golden Triangle Urgent Care was held on Tuesday, November 7, 2012 on 500 Russell St. in Starkville, Miss. Members of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership joined the staff of the Golden Triangle Urgent Care in celebrating the grand opening of the medical care office. Photography by Debbie Montgomery

1. Golden Triangle Urgent Care staff Aqila Dora, Shirlianne Stirewalt, Jaynie Hare, R.N., M.S.N., Kiesha Adams and Phil O’Nan. 2. Members of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership and Golden Triangle Urgent Care staff members 3. Greater Starkville Development Partnership’s Austin Shafer presents Jaynie Hare, R.N., M.S.N. and Phil O’Nan with the traditional first dollar as part of the ribbon cutting ceremonies. 4. Thomas Pound, Jeff Overstreet, Brad Jones, Brian McCaskill and Marcus Grant 5. Phil O’Nan, Darlene Comish, Peggy Buckley and Libby Gerald. january

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Christmas Parade The Starkville Christmas Parade had a theme from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polar Expressâ&#x20AC;? and many were in the holiday spirit as floats, bands, and other organizations throughout the community participated in the exciting festivities. The parade was held on Monday, November 26, 2012 in downtown Starkville, Miss. Photography by Ashley Covin

1. Leon and Cyla Ferguson 2. Melissa and Anna Davis 3.Nelson Dillard, Tina Howell and Cory Johnson 4. Anna, Brennon, Brayden, and Brandon Frazier and Patty Childers 5. Hunter Dansby and Hannah Gilbert 6. Neely Wells, Mary Driskil and Carissa Palmer 7. Ryley Burchfield and Jose Buntin 76

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Holiday Bazaar Starkville, Mississippiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Starkville Sportsplex. The Bazaar consisted of more than 90 vendors selling a variety of goods for the holiday season and more. Photography by Laura Daniels

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1.Caleb and Jackie Foster and Paige Lawes 2. Ali Jones, Joy Mcminn and Amber King 3. Megan, Ashley and Emily Allen 4. Julie Woodall and Natalie Didlake 5. Evie Daniels, Sabrina Didlake and Hannah Daniels 6. Melanie King and Carol Allison 7. Melanie Chesser, Carleigh Chesser and Rebecca Tabb january

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Open House The East Mississippi Business Development Corporation hosts their Holiday Open House at the Union Station in Downtown Meridian, Miss. on Friday, November 30, 2012. Members of the EMBDC and other attendees enjoyed networking along with refreshments and hor douves. Photography by Hannah Tibbetts

1. Barbara Jones and Anna Grace Terry 2. Bennett, Nick, Jackson and Nour Kelly3.Julie Boles, Lora Kennedy, Melissa Estes and Raquel McGee 4. Wade Jones, Chris Price and Hank Florey 5. Kelly Pollard, Marilyn Greene and Rose Justice 6. Kawana McCary, Bill Richardson and Jenifer Buford 7. Mayor of Meridian Cheri Barry and Casey Null 78

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Starkville Area Arts Council celebrated their 10th annual Gala with an Evening of Excellence in the Arts on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Hunter Henry Center at 6 p.m. Guests enjoyed a wine and cheese reception with friends and bid upon original donated artwork throughout the night. Photography by Laura Daniels

1. Stefan Blumer and Theresa Kennedy 2. Nelson and Beverly Jones 3.Trey and Laura Templeton 4. Lex and Tanya Lemmers, Lance and Carol Walters 5. James and Frankie Williams Everlyn and W.C. Johnson 6. Allen Kent Sills, Jr., Shawne and Nora Sills and Andrew Gaston 7. William Parker, Arma, Armando and Ruth de la Cruz, Mariya and Stan Breaux 8. Jason and Shannon Barrett, Connie and Kevin Willsey january

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Cookies with Santa Starkvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Open House was held on Sunday, November 18, 2012 and kids had fun with Santa at Cookies with Santa held at the Greater Starkville Development Partnership. Kids and families were able to take a photo with Santa and all proceeds from the event benefitted United Way of North Central Mississippi. Photography by Ashley Covin

1. Max and Amy Evans 2. Smith Evans and Santa 3. Gibson Nickels and Santa 4. Emily and Mathis Grady 5. Olivia and Hannah Stenvenson and Santa 6. Rhonda, Elijah, Annaleigh and David Ray and Santa 7. Charles, Jackson and Ashley Foster 8. Charlie Evans and Santa 80

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January 12 The Annual Golden Triangle Kennel Club Show The show will be at the Mississippi Horse Park in Starkville, Miss. and offers a Rally, Obedience and Conformation competition. There is also a match after the show so the dogs can get plenty of practice for next year! There will also be a Canine Good Citizen Test and a huge raffle. It’s a free public event. For more information contact goldentrianglekcofms. com

January 12 Mississippi State University Symphony Association MSU Symphony Association will present an orchestra concert titled ‘All That Jazz.’ It will be held at First Baptist Church in Starkville, Miss. at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit starkvillemsusymphony.org.

January 16 The Dream 365 MLK Celebration This event located in Columbus, Miss. is in honor of the memory of Dr. King. It was listed on the Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event in 2011 and starts off with a spelling bee and ends on the 20th with a comedy show, documentary showing and a Jazz & Spoken Word event in between. For more information on the daily events, go to dream365.info.

January 19 4H Winter Classic Horse Show The show kicks off its first of the horse series at the Mississippi Horse Park and Agricenter in Starkville, Miss. It’s a free event for the public and showcases the youth throughout North Mississippi with events such as Running and Barrels. The show starts at 8 a.m but there will be plenty of Halter horses and ponies to view all day. For more information call 662-325-9350.

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January 19 Luke Bryan Luke Bryan is bringing his Dirt Road Diaries Tour to Southaven, Miss. This is his first time being a headliner as he previously have opened for Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, and Tim McGraw. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and ticket prices vary. For more information, call 662-470-2131.

January 19 Southaven’s Crystal Ball XIII The theme this year is “Rio: Life’s a Carnavale” and it’s one of the largest charitable events in Northwest Mississippi. The ball will benefit over 200 nonprofits and charitable causes through the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. The ticket is $150 and includes dinner, dancing, entertainment and silent auction. For more information call 662-449-5002. january

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