ABOUT A Publication of Silver Platter Productions, Inc Vol. I, Issue 1 – February 2008
OWNER/PUBLISHER Nolan and Dianne Edwards Advertising Sales Melanie Conley (479) 967-4899 Stephanie K. Young (479) 970-2215 Dianne S. Edwards (479) 970-6628 Graphic Design Chris Zimmerman Zim Creative (479) 264-2438 Contributing PhotographerS Steve Newby Ryan White Assistant to the Publisher Melissa Edwards Creative/Technical Contributors Michelle Hightower Posey Printing and Marketing, Inc.
ABOUT… the River Valley
is locally owned and published for distribution by direct mail and targeted delivery to residents of the Arkansas River Valley. Subscriptions are available by sending $20 for one-year (10 issues) to: SPPI/ABOUT Magazine P.O. Box 10176 Russellville AR 72812 Material contained in this issue may not be copied or reproduced without written consent. Inquiries may be made by calling (479) 970-6628.
Congratulations!
The Big Day has Arrived!
The decision to publish ABOUT Weddings and Special Occasions began more than a year ago. A number of our loyal regular issue advertisers prompted the early discussions. Their compliments on the quality, style and content of our regular issues fueled our desire to produce a high-quality, full-color special occasion magazine such as the one you are holding in your hand. ABOUT Wedding and Special Occasions carries the same local theme made popular by ABOUT... the River Valley, our publication which began in June 2006. Weddings and Special Occasions is designed to encourage brides-and-groomsto-be and their families to shop locally during the wedding process. Whether one is selecting the perfect engagement ring or requesting the latest in floral design, the local talent is endless. The personal service is unlike that of other “big city” options and I can tell you from personal experience, the prices are exceptional! We hope you’ll consider “shopping at home” for your special occasion, whether that may be a wedding, anniversary or other special event. Please support our loyal advertisers as they have graciously supported us in this premiere issue! A big thank you goes to those who have allowed us to share the story and photos of their weddings. We believe you’ll see the beauty and opportunity that surrounds us when choosing a wedding location in our beautiful River Valley. Don’t miss the story, “The Mountaintops of Arkansas, Four Natural Wedding Destinations,” beginning on page 24. If you haven’t visited all of the surrounding four Arkansas State Parks and reviewed their facilities, we’d like to encourage you to do so. “The Wedding Tree,” starting on page 20,
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describes the setting for a third-generation wedding built on the love of family and the love of the land. “Fairytale Wedding,’ on pages 10-12, describes a reception atop Mount Nebo, ending with a horsedrawn carriage ride -- sealed with a kiss -underneath a beautiful Arkansas sunset. “Pretty in Pink” on pages 26-28 highlights the traditional wedding of a young woman’s dreams, surrounded by family and friends in her home church. We’ve also included, “Countdown to the Perfect Wedding,” a step-by-step suggestion list to make your wedding or special occasion less stressful. Discover why a number of our brides chose to use a wedding consultant in “Why Hire a Wedding Consultant,” on page 29. We’ve all had them -- those memorable wedding experiences that remain etched forever in our minds. While my own wedding ceremony was basically uneventful, the departure was not. Far from the trend of today, where couples often depart in a stylish carriage or limousine, my husband and I left in a Datsun B-210 stuffed with crumpled newspaper and dutifully decorated by his fraternity brothers. There’s nothing as aggravating as a soulful unity candle that refuses to light to spoil the sentiment of the moment. (We’d recommend pre-lighting, then extinguishing those.) Or, as memorable as the sleepy child who makes it through the pre-ceremony photography but falls asleep in the arms of the wedding coordinator before the ceremony. Please accept our best wishes toward the start of your wonderful life together.
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