Yates-Nix

OOn February 12, 2022, Taylor Brooke Yates of Vidalia, Louisiana, and John Parker Nix of Natchez, Mississippi, exchanged their wedding vows in First Baptist Church of Natchez with Brother Doug Broome officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Douglas Yates of Vidalia and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Boles and Mr. and Mrs. David Yates, Sr., all of Vidalia.

The groom is the son of Mr. Jayson Nix and the late Mrs. Karen Nix of Natchez and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Huey Martin and of Mrs. Ruth Nix and the late Mr. John Nix, all of Natchez.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a Pronovias “Hepburn” gown. As the name suggests, this chic Mikado wedding dress emits timeless elegance with its flattering fitted sleeves, exposed back, and deep V-neckline trimmed with delicate, scalloped lace around the edge. She complemented her gown with an elegant veil and accessories from Town & Country Bridal in New Orleans, and she carried a bouquet of Vandella roses, white stock, and white hydrangeas.

During the ceremony, the bride and groom lit a candle in memory of his mother. Prior to the ceremony, during their first look, she had given him a handkerchief made from his mother’s wedding dress. On it was the name “Boywonder,” her nickname for him.

The bride’s attendants included Bailey Yates, maid of honor and sister of the bride, and Kaitlyn Calcote, matron of honor, both of Vidalia. Serving as bridesmaids were Alexis Yates, sister of the bride, of Vidalia; Kate Nix, sister of the groom, of Natchez; Kelsi Peyton of West Monroe, Louisiana; Kailey Kelly of Vidalia; Haley Stockton of Ball, Louisiana; Taylor Brown of Natchez; Michela Stasi of Mandeville, Louisiana; Allison Jackson of Ferriday, Louisiana; and Presley Davis of Natchez. Flower girls were Marian Jude Lewis, daughter of Ms. Madi Moore of Nettleton, Mississippi, and Mr. Benjamin Lewis of Natchez, and Mila Kate Newman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Newman of Natchez.

The bridesmaids wore one-shoulder, satin A-line, long bridesmaid dresses from David’s Bridal. Each of these elegant gowns offered a fresh take on tradition, a sexy sophistication with its luminous shine, modern double spaghetti strap, asymmetrical neckline, and convenient side pockets. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of Vandella roses, white stock, and white hydrangeas.

Attending the groom were Dylan Sandidge, best man, of Natchez; Benjamin Lewis, brother of the bride, of Natchez; Hunter McDaniel of Ball; Hopkins Peyton of Madison, Mississippi; Matthew Elkins of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi; Casey Calcote of Natchez; Robert Lee of New Hebron, Mississippi; Braxton Batte of Shreveport, Louisiana; Neil Dowty of Madison; and Brent Mitchell of Columbia, Mississippi. Ushers were Ryan Boles and Jordan Farmer, both of Vidalia. Ring bearers were Tucker Boles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Boles of Vidalia; Emmett Rainwater, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rainwater of Walker, Louisiana; and Wesson Farmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Farmer of Vidalia. The groom, groomsmen, father of the bride, and ring bearers wore tuxedos from The One by Dara of Vidalia.

Also essential to the ambiance of the event were ceremony coordinator Becky Fortenbery of Natchez, pianist Allison Talley, videographer Kaleb Hill of Kaleb Hill Photo/Cinema, and floral designer Jackie Boles (formerly of Vidalia) of JDesigns in Dallas, Texas.

Following the ceremony, a reception, coordinated by event planner Taylor Moak of Natchez, honored the newlyweds. Enhancing this event were videography by Kaleb Hill Photo/Cinema, music by DJ Heath Whittington of Vidalia, an elegant bride’s cake by Butter Cakery of Natchez and groom’s cake by Misty Lee of Vidalia, and delectable catering by Terrell Fife of Vidalia. Stacy Landers Photography captured the memorable moments of the reception as well as the wedding ceremony.

The couple honeymooned in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and now reside in Vidalia.