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Kelly Oden Executive Editor Welcome to the 2013 Weddings issue of Pensacola Magazine! This is my sixth edition of Weddings as Executive Editor and I truly love putting this issue together.

I enjoy perusing the mountains of cover submissions, noting each bride’s unique take on her special day and searching for that perfect image to grace our cover.

And this year, I think we struck gold. Hara Gabrielle of Documented Photography captured the southern charm and classic style of Maggie Castleman on her big day.

I love the playful use of pink and the shabby chic of the worn bench. It’s just a great image. I hope you enjoy it as well. And thanks to all the lovely brides who submitted their photos! Check them all out on page 10, 11 and 12 along with bios on the winner and runners up.

The other aspect of our Weddings issue that I love is the photo shoot. We approach our bridal shoots as pure fantasy—a few pages for brides to indulge their wildest wedding dreams. And while we know many brides won’t choose to use all of the ideas we present, we hope they will take away a theme, a feeling, a detail or two to make their wedding day uniquely their own. This year we incorporated the timeless elements of nature into our shoot. Whether your wedding fantasy is beachy, earthy, fiery or light and airy we think you’ll find tons of inspiration in this year’s shoot. Special thanks to Bethany Lauren Photography, Hairstylist Rebecca Taylor, The Open Rose, The Bridal Loft and all of our vendors for lending their amazing skills and support. We are so lucky to work with such fantastic local talent!

Also in this issue, you’ll find loads of useful advice on fitting in your dress, traditions, hot trends, music, wedding showers and even a little advice for you lucky grooms. Be sure to check our idea book, too. It’s full of unique details from local weddings to help inspire you to create your own “uniquely you” wedding day.

Enjoy!

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Contents features The Elements ............................34

departments cover contest The Runners Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 showers Shower Them With Love . . . . . . . . . . . .14 trends In Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 grooms The Perfect Groom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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idea book Inspiration Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 music The Right Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 customs Something Old, Something New . . . . . . . . .30 food Perfect Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Each year, Pensacola Magazine asks local brides to submit their wedding photos for our cover contest. Pensacola is home to so many beautiful brides, and although all the entries were lovely, we fell in love with Maggie Castleman and her southern charm. We hope you like it too. If you are getting married this year, don’t forget to submit your photo. You could be on the cover of Pensacola Magazine Weddings in 2014.

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About Our Cover Winner Maggie Castleman Photo by Hara Gabrielle of Documented Photography Maggie Castleman and her husband Clifton have known each other a long time. She went to high school with his sister, and they were both acquainted for a long time, yet dated other people and only randomly saw each other.

Over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2010, Maggie and Clifton saw each other at a restaurant and started talking. Their first date was at a late-night movie. As Maggie recalls, "It was late, and I was just lounging around my house in my pajamas. Clifton called and asked if I could go to a movie, and I responded that I was totally ready to go, even though I was in my PJs." After their first latenight date, the couple dated for about a year, until Clifton planned an elaborate scheme to propose.

As was tradition, they went to Starbucks to spend some quality time together and drink some soda. Their favorite soda was nowhere to be found, however, and the staff said they would stick some from the stock room in the freezer so it would be cold and ready in no time. In the meantime, Clifton wanted to show Maggie some verses from a Bible he had borrowed from her some time before. Soon thereafter, the barista arrived with their sodas and flipped the Bible over to reveal Maggie's name engraved with Clifton's last name. When Maggie looked up, she noticed that one of the sodas had an engagement ring tied to it.

After a five month engagement, the couple was wed on Sanders Beach in front of family and friends. Maggie recalls the wedding having a very Southern theme, with Mason jars, baby's breath flowers, and bails of hay for seating. For their honeymoon, they escaped to the Keys and enjoyed five days without a schedule or itinerary and opting instead to do as they pleased. They went diving and explored Key West. Today, Maggie works at Baptist Hospital, helping their trauma coordinator.

Maggie reports that the wedded life is wonderful, and that, "When you find the right person, you can get through anything. I'm just happy to have my buddy by my side everyday."

As for her photographer, Maggie recommends Hara to anyone. "We had very similar visions, and she's always on board with making your pictures look exactly as you want them to."

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Our lucky winner, Maggie Castleman and her husband Clifton won a fabulous prize package that includes a two night stay at Springhill Suites on Pensacola Beach, dinner for two at Jackson’s Steakhouse, a sailing experience with Condor Sailing and a basket of goodies form the following local vendors. Pensacola Magazine would like to thank these gift basket sponsors for their support!

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Scenic Hills Country Club

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Springhill Suites-Pensacola Beach

Condor Sailing

Nikki In New York

Stay The Clinical Spa

Crystal Studios

Pensacola Museum of Art

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Dee McDavid Interiors

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Hairstylist Rebecca Taylor

Pur Medi Spa

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About Our 1st Runner Up Oeil Phototgraphy Amber and Chris McLean

Amber and Chris McLean have been running into each other for 13 years now. First, they lived nearby in Ft. Collins, Col., where they had mutual friends. After, Chris moved to Fairhope, Ala. and Amber moved to Miami, Fla. After living for several years in Miami, Amber decided to move to Fairhope, where she and Chris ran into each other at a bar one night. Lots of serendipitous connections later, they started dating and did so for four years before Chris proposed. Amber said "shut up," "oh, my God!" and finally, "a million times yes!" on a pier that the couple frequented during their dating years.

After an almost year-long engagement, Amber said "I do" on a battleship. Her parents have naval connections and Chris's grandfather owned a naval vessel, so the battleship was a perfect venue for both parties.

They are planning to take their honeymoon later this month in Japan, and Amber reports that marriage is "100 million" times better than she could have ever imagined.

About Our 2nd Runner Up

Barret McClean Photography Jonathon & Julie Fink Julie Fink and her husband Jonathon met through a mutual friend after she returned to the states from volunteering in the Peace Corps in Romania. Julie and Jonathon were friends for about a year, but soon decided to transition to dating. They dated for 2 1/2 years before Johnathon proposed, which Julie describes as out of the blue. The couple had a dog, Moe, who played a big role in the engagement. As Julie describes it, Moe came wagging his tail into the room one day, a box fastened to his fur. The box fell and as she stooped to pick it up, there was Johnathon, on one knee and shaking from nervousness. They both cried before she said yes.

The wedding took place at St. Paul Catholic Church, where Julie is now a teacher and where she had been going to school and church since she was a little girl. The reception, which took place at Pensacola Country Club, went on without a hitch. They honeymooned in a cabin in North Carolina, opting to spend their time together in seclusion in the beautiful mountains.

The happy married couple have been together for seven months now.

Caitlin Newby Aislinn Kate Photography

Scot and Crystal Bell Aislinn Kate Photography

Stephanie + Christopher Walker, Aislinn Kate Photography

Natalia Sansovich Barret McClean Photography

Blair & Shaner Crooke Barret McClean Photography

Jennifer Fry Barret McClean Photography

Matt & Tatiana Bruce Barret McClean Photography

Dawn Holzworth Barret McClean Photography

Thomas & Elizabeth Barret McClean Photography

Beatriz Dempsey, Bethany Lauren Photography

Darci McBrien Bethany Lauren Photography

Dawn Hannah Bethany Lauren Photography

Erica Forrester Bethany Lauren Photography

Shannon & Ben Racoff Bethany Lauren Photography

Meagan Watkins, Kate's Captures Photography

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Rachelle Parsons Kimberly Petty Photography

Kristin and Kyle Winjum by Aislinn Kate Photography

Lara and Ryan Rickles

by Lindsey Clenger-Casey Dull Photography

Lindsay Luckett by Aislinn Kate Photography

Stephanie and Christopher Walker by Aislinn Kate Photography

Tierney Murphy and Jefferey Pomeroy by Davis House Photography

Courtney Francis + Scott Minot Oiel Photography

Katherine Barber Oiel Photography

Morgan Allen Oiel Photography

Nancy + Lance Fanucci Oiel Photography

Amanda and Michael Rasler, Patsy Brown Photography

Brianna Maechling Patsy Brown Photography

Caitlin Webb Patsy Brown Photography

Cara Tenpenny Patsy Brown Photography

Chelsie and Jerod Hayden, Patsy Brown Photography

Barry & Jatamara Brooks, Kate's Captures Photography

Chris & Carly Mattingly, Kate's Captures Photography

ReAnna Logan, Kate's Captures Photography

Caroline Holcomb Kate's Captures Photography

Mike & Tasha Amos Kate's Captures Photography

Patrick & Megan Morrow, Kate's Captures Photography

Andrea Lewis Kate's Captures Photography

Melissa Raguse Kay Brown Photography

Adrienne Fazio Kalthoff Aislinn Kate Photography

Bryan Davis and Stephanie Barnes, Davis House Photography

Lindsay Bolier Davis House Photography

Emily and Woodrow Speed by East Hill Photography

Jeanette McDonald and James Leach by Davis House Photography

Kortney Boyette Kimberly Petty Photography

Olivia Davis Kimberly Petty Photography

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Collette and Brian Cook, Patsy Brown Photography

Elyse Hair Patsy Brown Photography

Erin Vogt Patsy Brown Photography

Jenny Schulte Patsy Brown Photography

Katie Parikk Patsy Brown Photography

Kelly and Steve Tomkins, Patsy Brown Photography

Kristen and Russ Coffey, Patsy Brown Photography

Kristi and Tyler Mitchell, Patsy Brown Photography

Lindsay Amendolare Patsy Brown Photography

Mallory Claggett Patsy Brown Photography

Megan and Glenn Shane, Patsy Brown Photography

Miranda McKay Patsy Brown Photography

Sami Pinney Patsy Brown Photography

Stephanie Milletary Patsy Brown Photography

Tonya Trommelen Patsy Brown Photography

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in the 1860s in the United States, the wedding shower was originally a celebration and gathering of friends in honor of the forthcoming marriage and an occasion to “shower� the bride with gifts. In the 21st century, however, what used to be an occasion restricted to honoring the bride and inviting females only has developed into fullblown couples parties.

Although the United States has trumped the custom of wedding showers, the custom has roots in Holland. Legend has it that a young Dutch girl

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wanted to marry a penniless miller against her father’s wishes, and when her father refused the couple a dowry, she managed to rally the village around her to collect the dowry in order for the wedding to take place.

As a host/hostess, when planning a wedding shower, deciding what kind of shower to throw depends greatly on the personalities of the bride and groom, the circle of friends or the particular group that will be invited. Anyone who has seen shows like WE tv’s Bridezillas knows that

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consulting the bride before one decides anything is in the hostess’ best interests. What’s totally smashing at Susie’s shower may be too risquÊ for Shelia’s shower and her group of attendants.

More and more couples are taking part in the trend of having a bridal shower for both the bride and the groom, and the participation of men in showers has significantly increased. If you’re planning a shower for the couple, be sure to make it “men-friendly.� Any games should be fun for both the guys and the girls. As for

the bridal showers, almost anyone who wants to may give a shower.

According to Emily Post’s Etiquette, though, the one rule is that immediate family—meaning mothers, future mothers-in-law and sisters—should not give showers unless there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant it.

Also note that only close friends, relatives and those who are invited to the wedding are ordinarily invited to showers.

However, when a wedding is small—restricted to the family only—possibly with no reception following the ceremony, the couple may be given a shower to which friends are invited who would have been included at a larger wedding.

For the traditional bridal shower, according to Leslie Jones’ Happy is the Bride the Sun Shines On: Wedding Beliefs, Customs, and Traditions there are some rules and superstitions to follow. For instance, the first gift the bride-tobe opens should be the first gift she uses. Also, most brides-to-be save the ribbons from their shower gifts and make a mock bouquet out of them to carry at the wedding rehearsal. Just like the real one, the ribbon bouquet is tossed at the end of the rehearsal and the girl who catches it could be the next one to marry.

When tearing into those gifts, the bride-to-be must be cautious about breaking the ribbons. As folklore has it, for every ribbon broken while opening shower gifts, the bride will have a baby.

To show appreciation and gratitude for her bridesmaids’ participation, the bride can even give a shower. The bridal luncheon is a chance for the bride and her friends to hang out together in the hectic days right before the wedding. However, the bridesmaids can also give a luncheon for the bride. According to Jennifer Jenkins’ The Everything

Wedding Shower Book, the event gives the bridesmaids the opportunity to give a joint gift to the bride and allows the brides to give individual gifts to them.

Wedding Shower Ideas Recipe Shower: With a Recipe Shower, the couple’s friends can express their love with a personal touch.

This is how it works: with every shower invitation, the guests receive a sheet of paper and are asked to make up a menu including their favorite recipes. As the attendants arrive to the shower, the papers are collected and are put into a notebook or recipe folder provided by the hostess (Post).

Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Shower: If you’re looking for an especially creative idea for a bridal shower, try checking around your area for a paint-your-own pottery store. Often these businesses will cater to your needs and host showers after-hours, sometimes even providing beverages and snacks. Be imaginative in your designs and paint mugs, plates, bowls, etc. to give to the bride. For one of my close friends, who already had a formal bridal shower, a group of 15 or so of us threw her a make-yourown-pottery party. We made ceramic Christmas ornaments and mugs for the upcoming season. Whether or not the pottery was actually used by the bride and groom is a different story. But the occasion definitely gave everyone a fun experience, and the bride now has a few original keepsakes to really make her laugh if nothing else.

Memories Activity for Shower: Have everyone bring a photo of the bride or groom or themselves with her.

Assemble them into a montage.

Write on the back where each one was taken and the memory associated with it. Or collect written memories and put them in a memory book for the bride, with or without pictures (Jenkins).

Game-themed Shower: When you

have family and friends from differing social circles—some who may be meeting for the first time— shower games are the way to break the ice. Not only do they get conversations started, but they can also help increase the enjoyment of the party.

Create a toilet paper dress. Have guests divide up into small groups, and designate a model for each group. They will be challenged to create a one-of-akind bridal dress out of a roll of tissue paper during a certain amount of time. Once the time is up, the teams will have their model show the bride their creation, and the bride’s winning choice gets a prize.

Play old-fashioned Truth or Dare.

Let everyone dive into the hors d’oeuvres and gather them in a circle either in a comfortable area or around a table. For this bridal shower game, the idea is to have fun and laugh, not to really embarrass anyone or reveal deep dark secrets. Ask great questions, such as describe one of your most embarrassing moments; if you could describe yourself in one word, what word would that be; do you have a tattoo? What is it; and what’s the goofiest thing you’ve ever done at work?

Play Bridal Bloopers. Someone writes down the bride’s words as she opens her gifts at the shower.

She will exclaim things like “Oh, it’s so pretty!” and “Oh, what is this?” When she’s finished opening up the gifts, someone will read back the list of exclamations under the heading that this is what the bride will say on her wedding night (Jenkins).

Sources: Jennifer Jenkins’ The Everything Wedding Shower Book; Leslie Jones’ Happy is the Bride the Sun Shines On: Wedding Beliefs, Customs, and Traditions; Emily Post’s Etiquette.

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trends change with the year and even with the season, and between uniquely themed events, infinite color palettes and all the tiny details that can make up the big day, no two occasions are the same. A wedding is intended to be the happiest day in a couple’s life, and nowadays, that’s about where the generalizations end. In the age of the internet there’s an endless stream of ideas and inspirations, and with Pinterest helping the most unique and eye-catching insights get maximum exposure, the personalization is never ending.

Budget Couples are feeling the hit from the recession, and while that doesn’t stop them from enjoying their big day, they are finding creative ways to adjust the budget. Christine Williams, sales and marketing manager at Scenic Hills Golf Club, is seeing some budget-friendly trends in the weddings she books at the Club.

One major cut the budget-savvy bride can make is to the guest list.

Gone are the days when a couple is expected to invite every distant relative and acquaintance. For the simple yet stylish ceremonies of today, family and closer friends are

in attendance for the big day.

“Ninety percent of the weddings I see now are 100-150 people, and very few go over 175,” she says.

“That’s a big change.”

Keeping the event a little more exclusive allows the couple to save money and also gives them more face time with each of their guests, instead of forcing them to maneuver a crowd of 200-plus guests.

Another development Williams reports is a change in the typical day for a wedding. Of course, Saturdays are the most sought after wedding day, and many venues book years in advance for Fridays and

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Food/Beverage For evening weddings, sit down meals are becoming less common, and guests are getting the options of an a la carte style affair. Heavy hors d’oeuvres are the norm on the buffet, and sometimes a splurge on a “station” that features a basic item like grits or macaroni and cheese that can be personalized with an assortment of toppings like bacon, gourmet cheeses or vegetables.

Local chef and co-owner of R&R Fine Catering & Events Blake Rushing designs custom menus for wedding clients, but says he often gets requests for themed menus, like Italian, French, Cajun, and most of all classic Southern cuisine. Rushing also often has couples request that a favorite family recipe be incorporated into the event.

As for desserts, Williams says she’s seeing less towering white confections, and more simple cake designs, or no cake at all. There’s definitely been a rise in the use of cake pops or cupcakes, which allow endless options for colors and decorating and also ease of serving.

As for the cakes that are being sliced up at wedding ceremonies, frosted rosettes and decorative fluting are being shunned in favor of more contemporary styles. Many are making their cakes pop with a solid color that matches the event’s palette, and keeping a sleek look otherwise. Sitting atop the confection too is something a little different than the last generation’s wedding cakes.

“Cake toppers, again, they’re getting those individualized,” Williams says. “It’s not the traditional bride and groom on

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top of the cake anymore.”

Couples are looking for something with a little more meaning than the faceless plastic couple, and many are getting customized toppers made, like a recent wedding Williams booked that utilized a topper created out of the couple’s intertwined initials.

For drinks, the norm for a long time was a cash bar, and even though many couples today are looking for ways to keep the event smaller, simpler and less costly, many are finding ways to offer their guests a little something extra at the bar. One way they’re doing that is by featuring a signature cocktail— one special drink that is offered free at the reception, often along with beer and wine offerings.

Popular signature drinks include sangria, or updated versions of classic cocktails like a French 75 or a Tom Collins.

Rushing says that signature drinks served in Mason jars are the norm, and Tracy Lastinger, coowner of the local event design and décor business Wedding Walls, says another trend in signature drinks is to let the event’s color palette be the guide.

Another trend many event designers and caterers are seeing is an addition that will perk up the sweet tooth of every guest.

“We see candy ‘bars’ with all kinds of different candy with the colors that are in the wedding,” Rushing says.

Variations in the candy bar are now also becoming common; Williams saw a healthier version at a wedding with an assorted nut bar, and Lastinger has seen cotton candy bars to smoothie bars at events.

Décor Décor is also getting pared back from over-the-top elaborate ceremonies with flowers, sashes and bows on every surface. Brides and grooms are finding ways to keep things classy and simple at their events “I’m seeing a lot of the more of a rugged, back to the basic look, like using quart or pint mason jars as vases

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Saturdays when there’s often a premium fee for these busy days.

“To save money, people will take a different day like Sunday or a weekday because it’s just so much less to book a facility,” she says.

Sunday afternoon weddings are becoming popular for this reason, and Williams says she even sees weekday weddings becoming more the norm.

Couples are also saving on venue and food expenses by changing the time of day of the wedding, because an earlier celebration means purchasing less food than would be expected for an evening dinnertime reception.

or having outside weddings with hay bales,” Williams says.

Heirlooms and other items that are owned by the families of the couple are also seeing more prominence as decorative elements.

Things like antique birdcages, rustic lanterns, or even stacks of old leather-bound classic books are becoming often-seen decorative elements. Shabby chic styles and DIY are a lasting trend of the age of Etsy and similar websites.

Simplicity can be a way to keep the wedding budget in check while adding a personal touch to a

traditional wedding, which is a common thread for local weddings.

“Nude wedding dress tones, muted bridesmaids colors and simple flowers such as baby’s breath and daises are popular,” says local wedding photographer Barrett McClean.

However, for many couples, timeless elegance is definitely making its own comeback, says Lastinger.

“What I’m seeing a lot now is a return to elegance,” she says. “They’re wanting to do more glamour, more crystals, more elegance and more lighting.”

One distinctive era that seems to be creeping into many wedding styles is the Roaring Twenties. Lastinger is seeing brooch bouquets, sparkling accents and glamorous décor befitting of a prohibition-era bash, but with some stylish cocktails flowing, of course.

Another reception addition couples are asking for from Wedding Walls is a plush lounge area near the dance floor, so weary guests can take a break and then party all night long.

“Receptions are becoming more and more extended,” Lastinger says. “They’re wanting to stay longer, so the lounge area is where they bring in couches, tables, cushions and pillows around the dance floor. I’m excited to do one.”

Another way couples can instantly give a wedding a unique look is by choosing interesting venues for their ceremonies and receptions. Instead of getting on a long waitlist for typical venues, many couples are thinking outside the box and hosting the events at historic locations or museums. The Pensacola Museum of Art recently worked with a prospective groom for an artistic proposal that utilized a current exhibit, but the museum can also host the actual ceremony or reception.

“The couples we talk to usually have an urban, or eclectic aesthetic preference,” says PMA marketing director Stacy Kendall. “Making your wedding into a fabulous party is pretty much the top priority right now, so couples want the venue to be as fun and interesting as the festivities.”

Jewelry Barry Cole, owner of Beré Jewelers, says that certain engagement ring trends have remained consistent over the last several years, like the preference for white metals over yellow gold.

“White metals in general—that includes white gold, platinum, palladium—are definitely still 95 percent of our engagement ring sales,” Cole says.

As for the style of the ring, as with many other areas of wedding style, many couples are opting for an antique or vintage look. Diamonds seem like they’ll always be on top when it comes to engagement rings, but one particular style that is gaining prominence is known as the “halo,” where the diamond is surrounded by a ring of smaller diamonds, or sometimes two rings of smaller diamonds.

Wedding bands have seen a huge change from the last generation, when his and hers matching bands were standard. For women, the wedding band depends on the engagement ring.

“Usually the girl’s [engagement] ring has a matching band and the wedding band is usually designed to fit specifically up next to it,” Cole says.

“Then when the couple gets married, they’ll solder them together and make it permanent.”

For males, wedding bands are getting personalized to fit the groom’s taste, some even being sporting camouflage styles, or turkey or deer tracks if he’s an avid hunter, Cole says.

Another trend in men’s wedding bands are alternative metals.

“Tungsten is probably the biggest selling wedding band metal in the men’s wedding market right now because it’s a white metal and it’s extremely hard and very difficult to scratch,” he says. “Tungsten carbide and titanium, cobalt, zirconium, are some alternative metals that men are using in their wedding bands.”

Also for men, a premarital trip to the jeweler doesn’t have to end at rings. Don’t forget about the traditional wedding gift, that little something extra to bestow upon the bride on the big day.

“Wedding gifts are huge, whether it be a strand of pearls or ‘something blue’ like a sapphire or an aquamarine or a blue topaz,” Cole says.

Photography Staged wedding photos traditionally include a long list of shots with groups of extended family and friends posing together in a variety of group pictures.

Local photographer Kim Sellers says that she’s seeing tradition take a backseat in favor of simplicity for these types of shots.

“There have also been many wedding clients that opted out of a long list of group shots and just stuck with the immediate family pictures after the ceremony,” she says.

Again, personalization reigns supreme, and many are getting ideas from the internet. Some popular ideas are holding sparklers in the photos and having fun shots with the bridesmaids, Sellers adds.

For photography at the actual wedding, Williams says that she’s seeing more and more “photo booths” at wedding receptions. This is something that either a professional photographer can set up or it can be done DIY style with appropriate equipment and software. The photo booth allows the wedding party and guests to take some fun photo series in the booth at their leisure, and it can be further personalized with the addition of a few accessories for like sunglasses, fake mustaches, or hats that guests can don in their photos.

Also, brides and grooms are making their marks with grand exits from their receptions, as evident from many photos of happy couples waving as they climb into a rented Bentley.

“The ‘getaway’ is back,” McClean says. “From changing to cute getaway dress or leaving in vintage car, it is in vogue to leave your nuptials in style!”

While wedding trends tend to move in cycles, there’s definitely a desire to get personal with wedding styles right now.

“Everybody’s so out of the box,” Lastinger says. “They want touches of tradition but they want to toss in some personalization here and there.”

Weddings are being seen more and more as a reflection of the couple themselves, and the importance of a fun and unique reception with special touches that show off the couple’s personalities are key.

“All the weddings I booked so far are all very uniquely like the bride and groom,” Williams says. “Some are simple and straightforward, and others are really elaborate and full of details. Every part of their big day reflects them.”

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the beautiful bride floats down the aisle toward her new husband, the venue adorned in decorations and the bridesmaids’ and groomsmen’s apparel perfectly in sync with each other, many people don’t give a second thought to the period of planning and attention to details that immediately preceded the ceremony. The engagement is that jubilant, stress-inducing time between the big question and the big “I do,� where couples decide the details of the big day.

The groom may think his responsibilities and decisions ended with the purchase of the perfect engagement ring, but the next several months or years are hardly the time to go on autopilot. And while wedding dress details and flowers may not be the groomto-be’s specialty, there’s invitations, catering, music, venue selection, honeymoon planning, photography, and many more crucial features of the wedding-planning the groom can participate in‌lucky for him!

To stay out of the doghouse and be the unsung hero of the day, grooms would be wise to help with some various tasks— and take others on completely by themselves.

One of the most potentially problematic facets of the wedding planning is the budget. Whether the couple is financing the union themselves or having either set of parents fund the day, it is important to budget how much will be spent on what. Determining the budget beforehand is key to ensuring the excitement of

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dress shopping doesn’t overwhelm the pre-established financial criteria.

The budget is a good thing for the groom to offer to keep track of. A simple spreadsheet can help organize everything from the budget to guest names, gifts, addresses and more.

Speaking of guest lists, the earlier the bride and groom organize and decide on their respective guests, the better. Save-the-dates and invitations should be sent sooner rather than later, and oftentimes the guest list can help determine other important things, such as seating, catering and venue. The groom can be in charge of the guest list and in so doing, will take a huge load off of his future’s wife’s shoulders.

Choosing the best man and groomsmen is a fun part of the planning. The best man should be dependable and reliable, the groom’s best friend and go-to for any assistance. The best man will also be the one with the wedding ring when it comes time to exchange the bands.

The groomsmen will likely be ushers the day of the ceremony, so it is important to ensure they are friendly and have a good rapport with guests.

As for the groomsmen attire, the bride-to-be will likely have input.

Depending on the style of the wedding, the groomsmen may have to be willing to shell out a few dollars for a tux rental.

The wedding day carries with it so much joy and sentiment, it is easy to forget one of the most important aspects: the legality of it all. It is traditionally the groom’s responsibility to meet with the officiant, obtain the wedding license, and handle all fees associated with both. It is also the groom’s responsibility to make sure the officiant signs the license the day of the wedding and mails in the completed form to the local clerk of courts soon after. After that, the couple will receive a marriage certificate, which serves to signify that they are married in the eyes of the state.

Generally, it is the responsibility of the groom’s parents to host or pay for the rehearsal dinner, the meal where everyone comes together after

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fancy three-course meal at a ritzy restaurant. As this is primarily the groom’s parents’ obligation, oftentimes the tasks of booking the

restaurant/venue, procuring dietary restrictions of guests and ensuring everyone knows the time and place of the dinner fall to the groom himself. Attendees should include the family of both the soon-to-be husband and wife, the wedding party and their significant others, flower girls, ring bearers, the officiant, and anyone else who may be vital to the big day’s proceedings.

Punctuated by every seemingly droll chore is a fun task that is all for the groom to plan, chiefly of all the honeymoon. The groom will either plan and fund the celebration or enlist his parents for help. Either way, the husband-to-be must decide on a budget and length for the honeymoon based on the couple’s mutual interests. If the wedding and reception is the bride’s, the honeymoon is the groom’s. This is the first adventure the married couple will embark upon, so grooms will do well to attend to every detail and make sure it goes as smoothly as possible. All bags should be packed and all paperwork in order well ahead of time.

Just as the bride will likely be her most beautiful on the wedding day, the groom should devote a little extra time to his appearance than his typical five minute rise-and-shine routine. No one wants to pucker up to a groom with prickly whiskers, just like no one wants their picture immortalized with unkempt hair.

While a trip to the nail salon or beauty parlor may be too far a stretch for most men, hair gel, teeth whitening or a pre-wedding gym routine are not out of the question.

Grooms should try any beauty products or routines several weeks out though, in case there is a bad reaction.

The engagement and weddingplanning period can be one of the most joyful, exciting times in a couple’s life, and it is important for both the soon-to-be husband and wife to share in the experience, whether that means designing the myriad details of the day together or just being there for each other.

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Those sweet, sequential notes drifting through the air and into the ears of the bride, groom and their guests are among the most important features of any wedding celebrationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;yet also sometimes the most overlooked. Shakespeare said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If music be the food of love, play on.â&#x20AC;? It is the role of music, whether live or recorded, to set the mood, to inspire emotion and passion, to set feet in motion and encourage dance.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music is one of the most important considerations in planning a wedding ceremony and plays an important role in the lasting memory of one of life's most important events,â&#x20AC;? said Pensacola piano player John Ripley, who often performs the music for weddings.

Pensacola has an abundance of great bands, solo performers and DJs ready and willing to keep the wedding party and guests rocking into the night.

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have music playing at the ceremony site as guests are being seated and the processional starts, it is important that the tunes reflect the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love and style. Mendelssohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wedding Marchâ&#x20AC;? is intricate and classic, but it may not be for everyone. Just like couples customize the colors, flowers and other details to fit their taste, the music should also reflect their style.

From Sinatra-style crooning to upbeat jazz, from strippeddown acoustics to peppy

classic pop, the music during the processional and bride’s entrance will set the tone for the rest of the marriage celebration.

In selecting the music, the bride- and groom-to-be should consult with each other. The husband-to-be might have particular preferences or the wifeto-be might want to play an old family favorite. Make sure that, whatever the pieces of music are, they fit into the larger theme of the wedding—whether that be romantic, contemporary, religious or fun.

“Making the choices of musical selections is so important and an opportunity for the bride and groom to communicate with the musician in making their wedding day as special as it should be,” said Ripley. “There is so much great music to choose from, whether in the more traditional mode or exploring the vast repertoire of more contemporary themes available.”

Live bands and music performers are generally a bit pricier than DJs, and remember that many ceremony venues do not allow either. Live performances tend to be more intimate, but DJs have a greater selection of music. Couples should look at their budget, just like with any other facet of their wedding, and evaluate how well their money works into their desires. If electronic devices are not allowed or there is no speaker system present at the wedding venue, consider having a lone guitar-player or violinist to play the ceremonial tunes.

Who couples hire also depends on where they’ll marry.

String instruments on a beach will be drowned out by the sound of crashing waves. Conversely, while classic formal events usually lend themselves to bigband sounds, a small tent

reception of 100 people may not have room for a band and all their equipment. Certain public outdoor locations also have noise restrictions.

After the recessional, it’s time for the party. Music is perhaps second only to food and drinks as the centerpiece of the reception. From the fatherdaughter dance to the couple’s first dance, music plays an integral role as the soundtrack for the evening.

Make sure the DJ or band tests out the reception facility or venue beforehand, or at least has a history there. It would be a tragedy if something went wrong on the big day and guests had to end up dancing to unheard melodies.

At the reception, it’s important the couple balance their own musical tastes and desires with that of their guests. While the overall tone of the music should be consistent with the rest of the day, the individual songs should be ones your guests will recognize and enjoy. It may seem like a great idea to play obscure music that is the couple’s bestkept secret, but it won’t be much fun if no one wants to dance to it. It is perfectly acceptable for couples to poll members of the guest list to see what songs they feel they would definitely enjoy and dance to.

“Music that is specific to the audience creates a mood that fits better than a standard ‘wedding playlist’,” said Michael Cowles, a DJ at Horizon Entertainment, “It’s a good way to feature songs that family and friends have always considered their favorites.”

Group dances are popular for initially getting everyone to the dance floor, and from there, it us usually up to the DJ or band to keep the party going. It is perfectly acceptable to give the

performers a list of songs they should or should not play.

“Brides should keep in mind that the reception is a thank you to the guests for coming,” said Bonnie McDonald, owner of Boogie, Inc., a DJ service in Pensacola. “It is important to entertain guests of all ages.”

For couples wanting a uniquely groovy element at their reception, LED dance floors give the party a distinctive and fun feel. Guests might not be able to resist unleashing their inner Saturday Night Fever.

“It’s a fully programmable RGB LED dance floor,” said Tim Eaton, owner of Dance N Glow LED Dance Floors. “It can easily be programmed to be in sync with the couple’s music and can show up to 16 million different colors, so it can match the theme of the wedding as well.”

Receptions that go longer than expected, and consequently require the band or DJ to be present beyond the agreed-upon time, usually incur overtime costs. Couples should overestimate the amount of time they’ll need the music act for.

Better to overbook a band than have to pay costly overtime fees if time runs out. Whoever is paying for the music would be wise to get all fees and time restrictions in writing well ahead of the event.

Finally, it is not unheard of to request a certain attire of the band or DJ. If the event is ritzy and formal, a DJ in jeans and a Tshirt will be sorely out of place.

Above all, just like the decorations, apparel, centerpieces and other features of the festive nuptials, the music should add to, not distract from, the bliss of the day.

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invitations are sent, the RSVPs received, the venues are booked and the catering is set to be delicious.

Now all that remains is the glory of the first day of the rest of your life. Within that day, there are countless traditions that you can choose to adhere to or not.

And while many traditions may seem like a grab for money from the multi-million dollar wedding industry, most customs are actually rooted in centuries-old practices that can be sweet, surprising and even downright bizarre. Many have evolved since their roots, some remain the same, and a few have been tossed out completely.

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The garter and tossing thereof is a wedding tradition that more conservative couples may choose not to partake in, yet it has its roots in the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s protection. In medieval European countries, it was considered good luck to have a piece of the wedding dress.

Therefore, many guests would take it upon themselves to wrestle shards of the dress away from the bride throughout the night. Not surprisingly, this often resulted in some injuries to the new wife. It was decided that the bride would wear a garter, fashioned from the same material as the dress, and one lucky guest would get to keep it.

The veil tradition has evolved much over the years, as it is now seen as more of a fashion choice than an instrument of its originally intended purposes.

One purpose of the veil, in Roman cultures, was to keep the bride safe from evil spirits that may try to enchant her during the wedding day. It was thought the veil would confuse those spirits, and only once she was safely married could the veil be lifted. In Judeo-Christian circles, the veil is seen as a sign of humility and reverence for God during the religious portion of the ceremony. In certain parts of the world where weddings are arranged, the groom-to-be will

not see his bride until the ceremony, and the veil is a cover for her until her union with her husband is made official.

One tradition that has certainly been taken profitable advantage of is that of rings. Physical signs of marriage are as old as the institution itself, but rings that cost three months’ salary or the necessity of a diamond centerpiece are relatively recent developments. The Romans and Egyptians first created the idea of jewelry that symbolizes attachment and possession by another human as part of a relationship, but today’s jewelry corporations are credited with the modernization of the tradition.

On the big day, the center of attention is the bride. And what is more scrutinized and studied than the dress the bride is wearing? The answer is nothing. A white dress traditionally signifies purity, and a cream dress usually symbolizes a second marriage. The styles and types of dresses seem to change with every year, yet certain aspects remain consistent, such as color and length, at least in North America and Europe.

In olden days, when evil spirits were a real concern, bridesmaids would adorn themselves similarly to the bride, in order to confuse the specters. Today, if anyone dresses remotely like the bride, it is seen as an insult. In many parts of the world, a white wedding dress is unheard of, as women seek to adorn their garments with as much color and accessories as possible.

While most of these practices are mainstream in modern weddings, there are some lesser-known traditions that may send American guests running for the hills, but are nevertheless still employed in some parts of the world The blackening of the bride is a Scottish tradition that seeks to ensure the new wife is ready for the perils of marriage. In order to do so, the obvious choice is to tie her to a tree and dump all manner of creative filth on her. Nothing guarantees the blissful marriage of man and woman like a dirty, smelly bride, at least in Scotland.

Another odd wedding tradition involving trees takes place in India.

Women born during a certain time of the year are thought to be cursed. The tradition states that these brides bring an early death to their husband. So, in order to avoid his untimely demise, the woman is first married to a tree. The tree is then destroyed, thus breaking the curse.

In Sweden, a tradition that is comparatively fun involves wedding guests kissing the bride or groom when their new counterpart is out of the room. Brides may be careful whom they invite to the reception if every woman in the room is able to pucker up to her new husband while she is in the restroom.

A certain Irish tradition dictates that, while dancing, the bride’s feet must remain on the floor at all times. While not being able to do the “Electric Slide” may be of concern, the alternative is far worse: fairies will come and carry the beautiful bride away if her feet do not remain floorbound.

In some parts of India, the solemn

and reverential wedding ceremony is often interrupted by mayhem—over shoes. Before approaching the altar, the groom must remove his shoes.

After doing so, the bride’s side of the family attempts to steal them while the groom’s side tries to protect them. If the bride’s family is successful, they hold the shoes for ransom, after which the union of man and bride can continue uninterrupted.

While marriages and the fun party that follows are often seen as happy, joyful times for the newlyweds and guests, in some parts of the Congo, neither the groom or bride are allowed to smile at all. The wedding and legal union will not be taken seriously if either party smiles.

Regardless of what wedding traditions the new couple decides to follow or not follow, the day should above all reflect their love and commitment to one another. Some wedding traditions are fun, and some are bothersome, but in the end, the only tradition that matters is the joining of the new couple.

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understand that brides want to look their best on their wedding day. Really, I do. But risking your health to lose a few pounds is never a good idea. Ever. You are already under enough stress as your big day looms, why add to it by removing fuel from your system? With my method you can EAT (not starve) your way to weight loss. You can lose the last 10 or 15 pounds in four to six weeks if you choose to go raw. Andâ&#x20AC;Ś youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have more energy too.

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For many people raw is a regular food lifestyle, not a weight loss technique, so it already comes with a good health stamp of approval.

Because raw food is so nutritionally dense, it helps to support the body while the pounds fall off. Considering what the standard American diet looks like for most folks, it is highly likely that your body will be better fed during a raw diet than it has ever been before, AND youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also lose weight. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to like?

So what constitutes raw?

Heat diminishes nutritional value. Once you heat any food over 115 degrees, it is no longer considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;raw.â&#x20AC;?

The higher and longer the heat is applied, the less nutrient value the foods have, so raw is completely uncooked, or dehydrated at low temperatures for a long period of time. You can find some dehydrated foods at health food stores and online if you want to supplement your fresh fruits and veggies

with some dehydrated foods, but it is best to focus on eating only fresh fruits and veggies during this weight loss.

So let’s cut to the skinny. Here’s what you need to do to get those last few pounds off in a healthy way. We aren’t going to weigh food or count calories. You can pretty much eat as much as you want. The focus is on counting nutritional value, not calories. Be careful with raw nuts and cold pressed extra virgin olive oil as they are calorie dense, but still good for you. Just because nuts are raw doesn’t mean you can eat four pounds a day.

Have a handful or two and wait a few minutes before having more.

When the fat content kicks in usually your hunger will subside.

NOTE: ALWAYS LEAVE THE HOUSE WITH ROAD FOOD. If you don’t pack snacks (nuts, pieces of fruit, kale chips) you will break your diet. Set yourself up for success.

Don’t forget to drink lots of water.

Water fills you up and carries the garbage away. Avocados are also very satisfying. Don’t be afraid to cut one in half and enjoy with a squeeze of lime.

Breakfast = green smoothies, fresh fruit, raw nuts.

The green smoothie will become your new BFF. Start your day by making an entire blender full. Drink 16 – 24 ounces for breakfast and if you like, pack the rest up to enjoy as a snack/filler during the day. You can add a bit of vegan pea protein powder to give you a longer sense of satisfaction. You can also add maca powder (for energy, hormone stabilization), spirulina (super alkaline and cleansing), chia seeds (omega 3 EFAs) or bee pollen (nature's vitamin) to make it more of a meal replacement. Drink as much of this as you want.

If you feel like you need a bit more, have a blend of raw nuts and seeds at the ready and enjoy a few handfuls of those to get you

through to lunch.

Lunch = big fat honking salad. Eat the rainbow. Color variety offers the best gifts from nature. Don’t get stuck in a rut. The more variety you eat, the more nutrients you get. Every piece of produce has a different nutritional profile. The more you vary your foods the better your nutritional intake will be. You can sprinkle the top of the salad with some good quality olives, raw seeds or raw nuts to make it feel a bit more substantial.

Don’t dump a bottle of ranch dressing on top and negate all the good underneath it. Keep it simple with homemade vinaigrettes. If you are daring, make a creamy, savory dressing from raw cashews. Don’t forget to chew your salad sufficiently. It makes for better nutrient absorption and thus helps to provide the body with a satiated feeling more quickly when you are able to assimilate the maximum amount of nutrition from your foods.

Dinner = I’m going to give you permission here to have some lightly cooked or steamed greens or veggies, and again, as many as you need to satisfy yourself. Sorry ladies, but this does not mean a plate of mashed potatoes. Ideally you want lots of greens for the best results. Starchy vegetables are okay, but again, be prudent about quantities. It’s best to keep to raw produce for maximum results but some times you just got to have some hot food. And don’t forget, salad twice a day is okay.

Dessert is possible, but it

doesn’t have to be complicated.

You can make chocolate pudding out of avocados, raw honey and cacao powder. Blend those ingredients with some water until you find a consistency that pleases you. Banana ice cream is made literally by blending frozen bananas and cold water in a food processor or blender until it is the consistency of soft serve ice cream.

You can add some strawberries or other frozen fruits for flavor, but the bulk should be bananas. You can add cacao and finish with chopped walnuts for a super special treat.

Snack during the day on fresh whole pieces of fruit. They take a bit of work and give you more satisfaction for your efforts. Dip veggies in a savory cashew cream with nutritional yeast and sea salt.

Hummus is also an acceptable “cooked” treat.

Good luck!

You can find more raw friendly recipes on my website at www.UltimateKitchenCommando.com.

About the Author: Jodi Brown is the Ultimate Kitchen Commando and loves to turn people on to delicious and healthy foods. She assists people with food transitions and teaches healthy cooking classes. She shares her time between New Orleans and Pensacola. To learn more, visit www.ultimatekitchencommando.com.

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Bridal Loft 4400 Bayou Boulevard, #48 Pensacola, FL 32503 850.475.8296 pensacolabridalloft.com Rebecca Taylor, Eimaj Salon 1506 West Garden Street Pensacola, FL 32502 850.332.6454 The Open Rose 6434 Open Rose Drive Milton, FL 32570 850.626.1797 800.216.4801 theopenrose.net

The Mole Hole 425 E Zaragoza St, Pensacola, FL 32502 850.434.7329 850.434.7329 La Bona International Boutique 507 Adams St Pensacola, FL 32502 850.857.1211 labonaboutique.com

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Taking Off Hot Air Balloon Co. gulfviewballooning.com 251.970.3598 Coldwater Gardens 7009 Creek Stone Rd. Milton, FL, 32570 850.497.6500 coldwatergardens.com Seville Quarter 130 E Government St Pensacola, FL 32502 850.434.6211 sevillequarter.com Fire dancer Matt Brazil For booking information please call Primetime Entertainment at 850.438.8232

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Cake Gallery 732 W Garden St.............................433-5003

Beauty Town 3300 N. Pace Blvd., Ste. 20..............434-5633 The Bridal Loft 4400 Bayou Blvd. ............................475-8296 Brides Maids Galore & More 28666 N. Main St., Daphne ...(251) 626-8866

Cake Shop, The 1001 E. Nine Mile Rd. ....................476-1744 Creative Celebrations 25 Second Ave., Ft. Walton Beach ...315-0969

Bridal Suite 1340 E. Nine Mile Rd......................494-9989

Creative Confections by Betty Weber ..............................................................477-1745 www.bettyweber.blogspot.com

Julie Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridals and Formals 505 E. Fairfield Dr...........................435-4870

Cupcake Emporium 4350 Bayou Blvd., Ste. 3 .................332-6371

Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridal 5912 N. Davis Hwy..........................208-3181 Gent's Formal Wear 400 E. Wright St..............................434-3272 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wearhouse Cordova Mall...................................475-5891 Randall's Formal Wear 2110 N. Pace Blvd. ..........................432-8246

Dolce! Gelato, Coffee & Confections 221 E. Zaragoza St...........................469-9600 Flowers Baking Company 9201 N. Davis Hwy..........................478-8360 J's Pastry Shop 2014 N. 12th Ave. ...........................432-4180

Renee's Bridal 1320 Creighton Rd..........................494-7924

Milton Quality Bakery 6727 Caroline St., Milton ................623-3676

Rein's Formal Wear 527 Brent Lane ................................478-6533

Nouveau Pastries 5113 Westport Dr., Milton ..............626-1615

Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashion Center of Mobile 3510 Cottage Hill Rd. Mobile ....(251) 661-0660 Ruthyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creations & Alterations 401 N. Davis St. ..............................554-8764 Two Times a Lady 2755 E. Olive Rd.............................474-3778

Sherry's Cake Shop 510 Massachusetts Ave. ...................433-4208 Sweet Cake Ball Company ............686-5220 www.sweetcakeballs.com

Cake Stands

Cakes/Sweets Bread of Life Bake Shop 6100 W. Fairfield Dr., Ste. G .............458-2273

Fabulous Wedding Cake Stands www.fabulousweddingcakestands.com

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Caterers A Gourmet Occasion 400 Jefferson St. ..............................439-6545 Angus Seafood, Meats and Spirits 1101 Scenic Hwy. ............................432-0539 Apple Market 1021 Scenic Hwy. ............................433-4381 Charlie’s Eatery 315 South B St. ...............................438-9712 Chefs at Marcus Pointe 2500 Oak Pointe Dr. .......................476-7776 Chet's Catering and Seafood Restaurant 3708 W. Navy Blvd..........................456-0165 Classic City Catering 214 W. Intendencia St. ....................433-8064 ........................................................438-8794

Honey Baked Ham 7010 N. Davis Hwy..........................478-7702

The Global Grill 27 S. Palafox Pl................................469-9966

Jasmine Fusion 199 E. Nine Mile Rd........................478-0393

The Rose Bowl Inc. 6434 Open Rose Dr. ........................983-0216

Landry's Seafood Restaurant 905 E. Gregory St. ...........................434-3600

Weddings by Lorna 412 N. 72nd Ave. ............................455-7957

Nancy's Haute Affairs 555 Scenic Hwy. ..............................434-0112

Condos, Beach Homes, Etc.

The Mainstreet Café 6820 Caroline St., Milton ................626-3376 McGuire’s Catering Service 616 E. Gregory St. ...........................433-6798 R&R Fine Caterering and Events 400 Bayfront Pkwy. .........................384-4333 Scenic 90 Café 01 Scenic Hwy. ................................433-8844

Eden Condominiums.....................492-3336 JME Management/Beach Rentals...434-2300 Lost Key Golf Club........................549-2160 Luxury Coastal Vacations .............332-5120 Meyer Real Estate...................251-968-2930 Paradise Beach Homes...................916-0777 Pensacola Beach Properties, Inc. ..934-0099 Perdido Bay Golf & Lodging ........492-1223 Perdido Key Resort Rentals ..........492-2600 Perdido Realty ...............................492-2000 Pointe South...................................492-1148 Portofino Island Resort .................916-5000 ResortQuest ...................................837-4853

DJ’s and Musicians A Complete Music DJ Service 4960 Hwy. 90, #109........................565-7235 A Wedding 2 Remember ...............474-0718 A DJ Connection............................968-1968 A DJ to Go 5900 Chicago Ave............................941-1538 Culinary Productions 700 W. Main St................................469-0445 Flounder’s Chowder House 800 Quietwater Beach Rd Pensacola Beach...............................932-2003 Founaris Bros Greek Restaurant 6911 Pensacola Blvd........................969-9099 Four Winds International Food Market 6895-F N. 9th Ave...........................477-2808

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Shane’s Rib Shack 3707 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.

Gulf Breeze ......................................934-7427

All ProSound..................................432-5780

Siam Thai Restaurant

Audio Body Control DJ Services ..455-1019

6403 N. 9th Ave. .............................479-2882 Signature Catering 1974 Virecent Rd., Cantonment ......968-9362 Steven’s Market Deli 3988 Highway 90, Pace...................995-9828

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Affordable DJ ................................939-4601

ABC Prime Time Entertainment 3001 E. Gadsten St..........................438-8232 Blues Angel Music 657 N. Pace Blvd. ............................457-7557 Boogie Inc ......................................438-1660 www.boogieinc.com

Clark & Company .........................457-4979 Dance N' Glow............www.dancenglow.com Good Vibrations.............................221-5275 Horizon Entertainment..................936-8110 John Ripley Music ..................615-496-4244 www.johnripleymusic.com

Entertainment Fire dancer Matt Brazil .......................................438-8232 Taking Off Hot Air Balloon Co. gulfviewballooning.com .........(251) 970-3598

Florists A Flower Shop 3709 Mobile Hwy. ...........................438-1609 Blooms A Million 1765 E. Nine Mile Rd......................478-5001 Blue Angel Parkway Florist 5336 N. Blue Angel Pkwy. ...............455-4065 Celebrations, The Florist 717 N. 12th Ave. .............................433-2022 Community Florist & Gifts 11113 Hwy. 87, Milton ...................675-6083 Designs by Glenda 3020 T. Scarborough Rd..................675-6340 Distinctive Blooms and Botanical 301 W. Nine Mile Rd. ......................472-0332 Fiore 824 E. Belmont St. ..........................469-1930 Flowerama 2800 Creighton Rd..........................484-7840 Flowers by Yoko 35-A Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Ste. A Gulf Breeze ......................................934-1407 Grandview Florist 1370 S. Highway 29 S. Cantonment.................................968-2164 Heavenly Creations Florist 5055 Canal St., Milton ....................623-0804 Just Judyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flowers 2509 N. 12th Ave. ...........................436-4003

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Kellyco Flowers & Gifts 185 W. Airport Blvd. .......................417-7164

Garden Gate, The 3268 Fordham Pkwy.

Gulf Breeze ......................................932-9066

La Bona International Boutque 507 Adams St. .................................857-1211

Gus’s Gift Stationary .....................934-3899

Navarre Beach Flower Boutique 8486 Navarre Pkwy. ........................939-2288 Oliver’s Flowers & Gift Shop 1422 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. ....434-9412 Open Rose Florist 6434 Open Rose Dr. ........................626-1797 Peck’s House of Flowers 5251 West Spencer Field Rd............995-9620

Indigeaux 122 Palafox Pl..................................607-2255 JC Penny University Mall ................................478-4500 Kirkland’s 1690 Airport Blvd. ..........................857-6696 Koby’s Hallmark 8084 N. Davis Hwy .........................477-7963 MLR Fine Jewelry & Gifts 4021 Highway 90............................994-4581

Plant & Flower Boutique 6215 Schwab Dr. .............................478-1656

McAlpin Interiors 900 E. Moreno St. ...........................438-8345

R & S Crafts & Florist 6260 W Street .................................434-6200

Mole Hole, The 425 E. Zarragossa St. .......................434-7329

Secret Garden, The 3949 Highway 90, Pace...................994-3434 Southern Gardens Florist & Gifts 7859 Pine Forest Rd., Ste. 103 ........941-4444 The Floral Rose 7400 Pine Forest Rd. .......................941-1250 The Iron Gate Flowers Gifts 3984 Highway 4, Jay .......................675-0075 Traditions Florist ................1-888-843-6690

Gifts and Registries Angel’s Garden 1208 N. 12th Ave. ...........................435-9555 Artesana Inc 242 W. Garden St. ...........................433-8466 Bed Bath & Beyond Cordova Mall...................................505-0529

My Favorite Things 2813 E Cervantes St. ......................346-1707 New Wave Engraving & Painting 3630 Gulf Breeze Pkwy....................934-9694 Pandora de Balthazar’s Timeless 698 Heimberg St. ............................432-4777 Purple Julia 1800 W. Garden St. .........................912-4642 Quayside Art Gallery 17 E. Zaragoza St.............................438-2363

Attractions Hair Studio 3836 N. 9th Ave. .............................434-1086

Sears University Mall .................................4745400

Cie Gie Professional Hair Design 120 Carolyn Way.............................434-0280

Table Elegance 1200 Fort Pickens Rd. .....................916-5105

Classic Touch Beauty Salon 599 N. Fairfield Dr. ........................453-2967

Target Stores Nine Mile at University Pkwy., Bayou Blvd.

Things Remembered Cordova Mall...................................478-3243 Tuesday Morning Inc 6601 N. Davis Hwy..........................969-9957

Continental Hair Design 114 Beverly Pkwy. ...........................434-0333 Deborah Ward's Cuttin' Loose 102 E. Garden St. ............................469-1400 EPIC Inc. Salon 210 E Government St. Ste A............912-4636

Belk Cordova Mall...................................484-3300

Urban Objects 500 N. 9th Ave. ...............................912-8683

Darenda’s Hallmark 26 S. Blue Angel Pkwy. ....................458-2922

Hair and Makeup

Gayle's Custom Hair Designs 6586 Caroline St. Milton .................626-1553

10th Avenue Hair Design 1000 E. Cervantes St. ......................433-5207

Hair Studio 905 N. 12th Ave. .............................469-1708

Dillard’s Cordova Mall...................................476-3011 Fine Things 5131 Dogwood Dr...........................623-1795

A Step Above 811 Carmen St. ...............................469-8866

Head Hunter Hair Style 205 S. Baylen St. .............................433-3308 Heather Ernst—Makeup Artist .....221-7156

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Smart Style Salon 8970 Pensacola Blvd..........471-9040

Hilton Garden Inn/Airport 1144 Airport Blvd. ..........................479-8900

Studio 98 7575 W Hwy 98................456-6200

Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front 12 Via De Luna Dr...........................916-2999

Styles by Dedee 991 Rock Island Place .......429-1566

Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach 14 Via De Luna Dr...........................932-5331

Styles of Life 910 Michigan Ave..............433-9673

Various other Holiday Inns ...888-HOLIDAY

Suntouched Hair Salon 40 W. Nine Mile Rd. .........478-8293

Homewood Suites 5049 Corporate Woods Dr...............474-3777

The Hair Do 402 E. Wright St................437-1321

Lee House Bed & Breakfast 400 Bayfront Pkwy...........................912-8770

Tiffanie Park Makeup Art ..346-8277 www.tiffaniepark.com

Margaritaville Beach Hotel 165 Fort Pickens Rd. .......................916-9755

Trends Salon by Laurie & Co. 5018 Grande Dr. ...............477-6911

Izzo Cutter and Co. 3435 N 12th Ave. ............................912-8826 LeSan Salon & Day Spa 102 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ste. 2............484-4770 The Loft 118 E. Wright St..............................432-4322

Volumne One 404 E. Wright St..............................434-5409 Wade Scott Salon 1329 College Pkwy. .........................934-8180

Hotels and B&B's Ashton Inn & Suites 910 N. Navy Blvd............................455-4561

Merna’s Hair Salon 5153 Dogwood Dr., Milton .............626-3296

Beachside Resort & Conference Center 14 Via de Luna Dr. ..........................932-3011

Montage 2030 N. 12th Ave. ..........................429-8282

Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel 200 E. Gregory St. ...........................433-3336

Perdido Hair Styles 13309 Mirella St. .............................492-3990

Courtyard by Marriott 451 Creighton Rd. ...........................857-7744

Pensacola Hair 4305 Spanish Trail...........................469-9939

Courtyard by Marriott/Downtown 700 E. Chase St. ..............................439-3330

Rebecca Taylor Eimaj Spa & Salon 1506 W. Garden St. .........................332-6454

Days Inn/Historic District Downtown 710 N. Palafox St.............................438-4922

Salon Suites 918 Cervantes St. ............................444-9399 Shear Perfections 1805 Creighton Rd..........................476-2746 Shears Unlimited 5715 Walton St. ..............................477-6703 Shirley’s Beauty Salon 5600 Collinswood Dr., Milton .........626-1617

Days Inn/Pensacola Beach Front 16 Via De Luna Dr...........................934-3300 Hampton Inn-Airport/Cordova Mall Area 2187 Airport Blvd. ..........................478-1123 Hampton Inn/Pensacola Beach 2 Via De Luna Dr.............................932-6800

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Limos A Prestige Limousine Service Co 674 Palomar Dr. ..............................457-1010 Ace Limo ........................................974-9977

Hampton Inn & Suites/University Mall 7050 Plantation Rd..........................505-7500 Highpointe Hotel Corporation 311 Gulf Breeze Pkwy......................932-9314

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Noble Manor 110 W. Strong St..............................434-9544

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Ambassador Limousine 2007 Mackey Dr. .............................712-5466 Dreamcatcher Shuttle Service Inc....982-7433

Photographers

First Class Limousine of NW Fla LLC.......... ........................................................516-4924

A Wedding 2 Remember ...............474-0718

Carmen’s Custom Framing and Photography 1118 E. Strong St. ...........................432-7563

Affordable Photography 1755 E. Texar Dr. ............................554-3819

Captured Moments 2188 E. Olive Rd.............................478-8332

Aislinn Kate Photography 1061 Stormy Terrace Rd. .................776-2464

Cindy Mills Photography ..............494-2083

Karola’s Limousine Service ...........470-0030 Leonard’s Limousine Service .......516-3415 654 Limo ........................................654-5466

Artisan Gallery ..............................332-5197

Cook Images 4017 N. 9th Ave. .............................470-2613

Artistic Images Photography.........776-1080

David Carroll Photography ...........516-4743

Barrett McClean Photography.......607-3111

Davis House Photography .............287-0351

Bethany Lauren Photography........712-1951

Debby’s Creative Photography Inc. 540 E. Ten Mile Rd..........................477-2090

Party Favors Custom Baskets & Balloons 9254 N. Palafox St...........................479-4438 Kent's Special Events and Party Supplies 2975 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.

Gulf Breeze ......................................932-3505

Diane Coleman Photography 2211 Highway 87, Navarre..............939-2661 Documented Photography 118 E. Wright St..............................287-1864 East Hill Photography 223 W. Gregory St. ..........................438-4797 Elegant Impressions Photography 6979 Lake Joanne Dr. ......................457-1500 Emerald Coast Photography Michael O’Donovan .........................982-4690 Ferebee Photo/Graphic..................380-4241 Frank Hardy Photography.............983-8968 Garry Langhammer Studios ..........433-2400 Grand Photography ......................346-7286 Griffin Photography.......................393-6809 Hartman Photography 4373 5th Ave., Pace.........................995-9090 Hope Studio ...................................549-7711 Kay Brown Photography 6282 Quintette Rd...........................994-7954 Kimberly Sellers Photography ......712-4953 Leslie Roark Photography .............865-0669 Mackey’s Memories Photography..455-2947 Meg Baisden Photography.............455-7724 Model Marketing ...........................723-2110

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Moncol Photography .....................512-1800

Rae Leytham Photography ............554-2538

Timothy Ludvigsen........................982-3183

Olan Mills Portrait Studios Cordova Mall...................................466-4431

Remember When Photography .....712-1736

Preachers/Pastors/Justice of the Peace/Notary

Patsy Brown Photography 5140 Prieto Dr.................................456-1000

Savanna’s Studio Photography 10232 Chemstrand Rd ....................475-7008

Paula’s Picture Perfect ...................944-5224

Steven Frame Photography & Video 1965 Woodbridge Dr.......................465-3173

Pensacola Photo Supply 410 E. Wright St. ............................433-1903

Southern Exposure Photography 809 N. Reus St. ...............................435-3221

People’s Choice Photography ........255-1366

Stone’s Studio Inc. 2503 N. 12th Ave. ...........................432-2351

A Wonderful Ceremony Officiant/Notary 5973 W. Shore Dr. ...........................982-2900 A Warner Wedding ........................494-9859 Abercrombie 24-Hour Notary 3902 N 9th Ave. #13 .......................471-1382 Attention to Detail.........................479-5848 Clark M. Mobile Notary Services 6269 Tributary St. ...........................418-0310 Ida’s Legal Forms 1850 North West St.........................434-7524 Occasions by Karen .......................384-5767 Rachel’s Notary Service 4407 Harve Way..............................432-6577 Unity Church of Christianity 716 N. 9th Ave. ...............................438-2277

Rings Beasley Jewelers 1741 E. Nine Mile Rd .....................477-7311 Bere Jewelers 4421 Bayou Blvd. ............................477-6818 Elebash Jewelry 36 Palafox Pl....................................432-5136 Elite Jewelers Cordova Mall ...................................505 7879 Friedman's Fine Jewelry Mobile......................................251-479-9469 Fused Jewelry Artists 1020 N. 9th Ave. .............................607-7079 Gordon’s Jewelers Cordova Mall...................................477-7157 Gunner’s Gulf Coast Jewelry & Gifts 4375 5th Ave., Pace.........................994-5515 Helzberg’s Diamonds Cordova Mall...................................477-3173 Jeweler’s Trade Shop 26 Palafox Pl....................................432-4433 The Jeweler’s Bench 707 N. Eglin Pkwy.

Fort Walton Beach ...........................863-8484

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Kay Jewelers Cordova Mall ..................................477-5677 La Bona International Boutique 507 Adams St. .................................857-1211 The Market and Mainly Shoes 248 W. Garden St. ...........................438-7114 Marks and Morgans Cordova Mall...................................478-4411 Meadows Jewelers Inc. 125 Palafox Pl. ...............................432-5454 Reed & Co. Jewelers 7201 N. 9th Ave., Ste. A1................474-1520 Richard Bryson Jewelers 6871 N. 9th Ave. .............................477-6360 Santa Rosa Jewelers 5159 Santa Rosa St., Milton.............623-2925 Stone Jewelers 8621 Lillian Hwy.............................455-1177 Susan Campbell Jewelry 32 S. Palafox Pl................................434-8948 Warrington Jewelers Inc. 4051 Barrancas Ave. ........................456-1385 Zales Jewelers Cordova Mall...................................478-8797

Spas AC Nail & Spa 2475 E. Nine Mile Rd......................478-8698 A Cut Above Salon & Spa 1431 E. Olive Rd.............................477-7977 All About You Salon & Day Spa 5717 Highway 90, Milton ...............983-1500 Eimaj Spa & Salon 1506 W. Garden St. .........................332-6454 Fusion 5 Via De Luna Dr., Gulf Breeze........932-7724 Garden Street Salon 1421 W. Garden St. .........................439-3399 Indulge Skin & Body Care 6601 N. Davis Hwy..........................477-1059 Mark Lee's Skin Care 4400 Bayou Blvd., Ste. 57 ...............476-3509

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Nails by Lynn and Spa 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Ste. 37 Gulf Breeze ......................................934-0349

Paradise Day Spa Perdido Key 13726 River Rd. ..............................332-6398 Penton House Hair Salon & Day Spa, The 3660 Hwy. 90, Pace.........................994-8633 Progressive Skin 6072 Doctor’s Park Rd., Milton .......516-4195 Sami’s Nails & Spa 3 W. Nine Mile Rd. ..........................473-0081 Pure Pilates.....................................932.3424 Pur Medi Spa 10437 Sorrento Rd. #206 ................466-5244 Rejuvetrim Venus Freeze....................................725-8716 Serenity Salon & Day Spa 3331 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.

Gulf Breeze ......................................932-4255 Stay the Clinical Spa 1010 N. 12th Ave. Ste. 128, ............438-3580 Still Waters Medical Spa 20 N. Tarragona St. .........................432-6772 Wabi Sabi Aveda Lifestyle Hair Salon and Day Spa 8721 Ortega Park Dr., Navarre ........939-9229

Stationery/Invitations Award Masters Inc 5353 N. Palafox St...........................438-2124 Baker Creative Advertising 3584 Pleasant View Court Pace .................................................995-9557 Call a Graphic Artist 1410 E. Olive Rd.............................478-5646

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Copy Cat Printing 3050 N. Pace Blvd. ..........................438-5566

Southern Paperworks Stationery Co.995-7455

Tent/Furniture Rental IBK Stationery 5353 N. Palafox St...........................432-4002 Miracle Strip Printing 2952 Westfield Rd., Gulf Breeze ......932-7598 Printers of Pensacola 100 S. Baylen St. .............................434-2588 Renee’s Hallmark 336 Gulf Breeze Pkwy......................932-4495

Marry Me Wedding Rentals 4904 Chaney St. ..............................607-8090 Massachusetts Carpet.......................432-8441

A Grand Affair Party Rental 12189 Country Rd. 65, Foley...251-943-8188

Mr. Margarita .................................438-4004

Grand Rental Station 5615 Bauer Rd.................................497-8590

Nationwide Tents N Events 6975 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre ..........515-2750 2105 Airport Blvd. ..........................478-7740

Gulf Coast Tent Rental 3506 Sycamore Ln., Gulf Breeze......932-3311 Kent’s Special Events 2975 Gulf Breeze Pkwy....................932-3505

Springdale Travel 313 S. Palafox St..............................434-2543 Gulf Breeze Travel Agency 3233 Gulf Breeze Pkwy....................932-9276 Gulf Breeze Travel Inc. ................433-7268 Majestic Travel 3043 Gulf Breeze Pkwy....................934-3597 Pensacola Travel Company Inc. 411 Chanterelle Dr. .........................458-7009 Wedding Walls...............................293-9762 Worldwide Cruise Planner ...........471-1147 U-Nek Adventures Inc...................995-8945

Videography Amore Productions........................623-1571 Crawley Productions 34025 Barclay Ave., Lillian, AL....251-961-1031

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Flash Productions 9255 N. Palafox St...........................484-9814 Hilton Heads Productions 302 Cordoba St., Gulf Breeze ..........450-3135

Sunshine Wedding Company........502-0393 Weddings by Lorna 412 N. 72nd Ave. ............................455-7957

Rising Star Video Productions ......516-6214

Wedding Reception Locations

Wedding Planners

A Beach Wedding For Your ...........512-7445

A 1derful Ceremony and Carriage of Dreams ...........................................982-2900

Agora The Marketplace 660 Scenic Hwy. ..............................432-5001

A Wedding to Remember ..............474-0718

Barkley House 410 S. Florida Blanca St. .................595-5985

Attention to Detail.........................479-5848 Fashion Connection 4400 Bayou Blvd. ............................475-8296 Forever I Do Weddings..................314-9448 Gillianne Weddings 10111 Vixen Pl................................291-6502 Nancy’s Haute Affairs Nancy Silivos...................................434-0112 www.nancyshauteaffairs.com Samantha Jackson..........................221-3638 Sharon’s Creations Sharon Boone ..................................261-4457 Shelby Peaden Events Shelby Peaden .................................685-9186 www.shelbypeadenevents.com

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The Beach Pensacola Beach Weddings 1153 Lions Gate Ln., Gulf Breeze ....449-9605

Imogene Theatre 6866 Caroline St., Milton ................626-2117 The Milton Garden Club Center 5256 Alabama St. ............................626-2003 The Museum of Commerce 330 S. Jefferson St. ..........................595-5985 New World Landing 600 S. Palafox St..............................434-7736 Old Christ Church 405 Adams St. .................................595-5985 Pensacola City of Parks and Recreation Administration 222 West Main St. ...........................436-5670

www.pensacolabeachweddings.com

Pensacola Museum of Art 407 S. Jefferson St. ..........................432-6247

The Club at Hidden Creek Pro Shop 3070 PGA Blvd., Navarre ................939-1939

Polonza Bistro 286 N. Palafox St.............................912-6454

The Garden Center 1850 N. 9th Ave. .............................432-6095

Scenic Hills Golf & Country Club Club House 8891 Burning Tree Rd. ......................476-0380

Coldwater Gardens 7009 Creek Stone Rd. .....................497-6500 Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front 12 Via De Luna Dr...........................916-2999

Seville Quarter/Heritage Hall 130 E. Government St. ....................434-6211 Tiger Point Golf Club

Historic Pensacola Village 120 Church St. ................................595-5985

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1255 Country Club Rd. Gulf Breeze ......................................932-1333