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eddings are always surrounded by anticipation for the bride, the groom, and family and friends as all make arrangements to share in the big day. Luckily, over this past summer, I was able to celebrate two of my sorority sisters’ wedding days in Memphis, Tennessee.

In late June, my sister and I ventured north to help the last of my roommates get married in bluesy downtown Memphis.

Alyce Meador was my roommate for the longest, and we shared many memories on the backroads of the Mississippi Delta.

Alyce and Tucker Marshburn, her swim teammate from alwayssunny California, wanted their guests to experience the best of Memphis with a barbeque rehearsal dinner at Central BBQ and a swanky reception at the Balinese Ballroom near the river. Her GD\ ZDV EHDXWLIXO DQG ÀOOHG ZLWK ORWV RI ORYH IURP IDPLO\ DQG friends from all over the country.

In late August, I once again made my way to Memphis to celebrate another wedding, that of my Tri Delta little sis, Haven Roach, and Christoper Stevens. A Cleveland-native, Haven and I grew very close while I lived in the Delta where we bonded over many a bottle of wine. Her ceremony and reception were both held at majestic Heartwood Hall, deep in the Tennessee woods. With an unusually cool afternoon, Haven’s big day was something straight out of Martha Stewart’s design, a beautiful event shared by all.

Now that I live back in Natchez, I love when a friend from college gets married. Those Memphis wedding weekends make for entertaining reunions, years after graduation, along and beyond the Mississippi.

Ashley Upchurch Photography

Delta Love Photography

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F AV O R I T E S Engagements Sicks & Ricceri Engagement .............................................................................................. 52 Blount & Ellard Engagement ............................................................................................. 53

Weddings Arnold & Martin Wedding ............................................................................................. 54-55 Boyd & Layton Wedding ................................................................................................ 56-57 Brewer & Daniel Wedding ............................................................................................. 58-59 Case & Rehms Wedding ................................................................................................. 60-61 Chumney & Vegas Wedding ........................................................................................... 62-63 Cupit & Craig Wedding .................................................................................................. 64-65 Farmer & Smith Wedding.............................................................................................. 66-67 Hinson & Jones Wedding............................................................................................... 68-69 Jenkins & Welborn Wedding ......................................................................................... 70-71 Jones & Hemphill Wedding ........................................................................................... 72-73 McCalip & McLeod Wedding ......................................................................................... 74-75 McCary & Washington Wedding .................................................................................... 76-77

Let’s get Hitched pages 14 - 15

McDaniel & Goldman Wedding ..................................................................................... 78-79 McDonnieal & Franklin Wedding ................................................................................. 80-81 Schmitz & McCann Wedding ......................................................................................... 82-83 Wallace & Simmons Wedding ........................................................................................ 84-85 Weaver & Jackson Wedding ........................................................................................... 86-87

Events Louisiana Up & Coming! .................................................................................................... 88 Mississippi Up & Coming!.............................................................................................. 88-90 2016 Bridal Shows .............................................................................................................. 92 2016 Mardi Gras Events ..................................................................................................... 93

Feature The Natchez 300 ........................................................................................................... 38-39

G’s Fare Going to the Chapel pages 26 - 29

Going to the Chapel....................................................................................................... 26-29

I Do’s Let’s Get Hitched! ...........................................................................................................14-15

ON THE COVER Sara Jones and Patrick Hemphill enjoy a moment of married bliss on their wedding day. Read more of their story on pages 72 and 73. Photography by B. Flint Photography and Artistic Design by T.G. McCary

The Social Scene Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala......................................16-18 Oktoberfest .................................................................................................................... 20-21 Brown Celebrates Super Bowl I ......................................................................................... 23 Birthday Party for Vogt ...................................................................................................... 24 Grand Opening for Delta Bank..................................................................................... 30-31 Southwest Mississippi Community College Homecoming ........................................... 34-35 Krewe of Phoenix 2016 Royalty Announcement Party ................................................ 36-37 Honoring Veterans at Home ......................................................................................... 40-41 Mistletoe Marketplace Preview Gala ............................................................................. 42-43 Grand Opening for Field Health System ...................................................................... 44-45 Adoption Appreciation Luncheon ..................................................................................... 47

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PUBLISHER Cheryl Foggo Rinehart MANAGING EDITOR

CONSULTING EDITOR

Jennie Guido

Jean Nosser Biglane GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Jan Ratcliff

Anita Schilling

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Aimee Guido

Tim McCary

Van O’Gwin

Bill Perkins

Cheryl Rinehart

Lisa Adams Whittington SALES STAFF

Elaina Anders

Jennie Guido

Jessica Hutchinson

Cheryl Rinehart

Donna Sessions

JoAnna Sproles

CONTRIBUTORS Becky Junkin

Abagail Washington

Cheryl Rinehart

Jennie Guido

Jean Biglane

Jan Ratcliff

Anita Schilling

Aimee Guido

Van O’Gwin

Tim McCary

Elaina Anders

Jessica Hutchinson

Donna Sessions

Bill Perkins

Lisa Adams Whittington

Becky Junkin

Abagail Washington

JoAnna Sproles

Bluffs & Bayous is published monthly to promote the greater Southern area of Louisiana and Mississippi in an informative and positive manner. We welcome contributions of articles and photos; however, they will be subject to editing and availability of space and subject matter. Photographs, comments, questions, subscription requests and ad placement inquiries are invited! Return envelopes and postage must accompany all materials submitted if a return is requested. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in Bluffs & Bayous are those of the authors or columnists and do QRW QHFHVVDULO\ UHà HFW WKH YLHZV RI WKH SXEOLVKHU QRU GR WKH\ FRQVWLWXWH DQ HQGRUVHPHQW RI SURGXFWV RU VHUYLFHV KHUHLQ :H UHVHUYH WKH ULJKW WR UHIXVH DQ\ DGYHUWLVHment. Bluffs & Bayous strives to insure the accuracy of our magazine’s contents. However, should inaccuracies or omissions occur, we do not assume responsibility.

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Abagail Washington

Let’s Get Hitched! ou’re engaged, and you’re gushing with excitement! The feeling of planning the wedding you’ve always dreamed of brings thrill and anticipation. Bask in this time, and keep reading for a few tips on a smooth planning process.

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3XW ÀUVW WKLQJV ÀUVW We can so easily get caught up in the details that we lose sight of what matters most. Remind yourself that, if WKH YHQXH \RX DOZD\V ZDQWHG LVQ¡W DYDLODEOH RU WKRVH à RUDO selections you adore aren’t in season, at the end of the day you will be married to the one you love; and that is what is most important.

Priority One, set that date! Take into account your preferred vendors, the season, and any date that holds special VLJQLĂ€FDQFH IRU \RX DQG \RXU Ă€DQFp 2QFH \RXU GDWH LV LQ place, you can begin to build upon the details. Your day will be beautiful and uniquely “youâ€? regardless of all the Pinterest boards in the world. Believe me, I love Pinterest; but don’t let that be your North Star in the planning process.

It’s a wonderful inspirational tool; but remember to talk with \RXU à RULVW DQG ZHGGLQJ SODQQHU DERXW FRORU VFKHPHV DUrangements, and the overall vision that you have for your big day; and let them help guide you. Be sure to check out weddings they have done in the past for design inspiration.

If you are sending formal invitations, get that guest list behind you. Grab your address book, a cup of coffee, and get to typing. It is so easy to schedule cake tasting and GUHVV ÀWWLQJV EHFDXVH KH\ WKRVH DUH VRPH RI WKH ELJJHVW perks of wedding planning; but the relief you feel after you type that last name into your Excel Spreadsheet may taste sweeter than French vanilla cake with buttercream icing.

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2EVHUYH WKHVH TXLFN WLSV Hair and Make-up: If you have hired a professional, be sure to have a test-run before your big day. You don’t want any surprises the day of. This way you and your stylist are on the same page!

Day-of Bag: Ask your MOH to gather items that you may need the day-of in case of emergency. Things to grab: Small sewing kit, bobby pins, safety pins, white chalk (heaven forbid, the chalk can temporarily white out an accidental stain on your dress), tissues, hairspray, and breath mints are a good start!

Scent Memory: Brides, for something special select a new perfume for your wedding day and only wear it on your anniversary.

Honeymoon: Have that bag packed 10 days before the wedding.

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Thank-you Notes: Try to get those handwritten notes out within three months of receiving your gift—another two for one: you will feel accomplished getting them in the mail, and the giver will be glad to know you received and appreciate your gift.

I hope you enjoyed the few tips and tricks I’ve shared as much as I have enjoyed writing them! Sending you and yours well wishes during this exciting time in your life. Cheers to a lifetime of love and happiness!

Ask any bride of Wedding-Day-Past: it is a magical day Ă&#x20AC;OOHG ZLWK ORYH DQG KDSSLQHVV DQG LW LV DOVR D EOXU <RX¡YH spent months planning, and it is now all coming together on this one spectacular day. You want to remember all the special details, so be sure to hire a well-rated event photographer to capture your big day. My best advice in regard to choosing among photographers is to talk with their past clients. You want your photographer to capture beautiful images but not to intrude upon the intimacy of your big day. (I know, photographers and videographers, we give you a tall task; and we thank you for stepping up to the challenge.)

Having a videographer is such an added bonus. Being able to relive your wedding day for years to come will be something you treasure forever.

7DNH WLPH IRU \RXUVHOI Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the details of planning take away from some much needed â&#x20AC;&#x153;youâ&#x20AC;? time. Time in the gym, at home with your favorite workout DVD, or in the yoga studio is a twofor-one gift. It will help you have a great physique; and most importantly, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful stress reliever. Your schedules will be packed with meetings, parties, showHUV Ă&#x20AC;WWLQJV DQG PRUH EXW WU\ WR FDUYH RXW VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;F WLPHV to decompress. A bubble bath and a book, or pajamas and your favorite movie are easy to incorporate into your busy schedule.

Abagail is a Natchez native and graduate of Trinity Episcopal and Louisiana Tech University. She has returned home, with her husband Phillip, and started her wedding planning business, Ă deux events.

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala n Tuesday, November 10, 2015, the Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual gala and awards night at the Natchez Convention Center in historic downtown Natchez, Mississippi. Community members and businesses gathered together to celebrate another busy year along the Mississippi while honoring Natchezians of the Year, Mary Lessley and Benny Jeansonne, along with Businesses of the Year, Natchez Coffee Company and Entergy Mississippi.

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27 Sam Mims, Sue Stedman, and Johnny Junkin 28 Lauren Burns, Kelin Hendricks, and Martha Adams 29 Barry, Sue, and Ryan Loy 30 Tim Sessions with Mike and Sandra Ellard 31 Angela Gibson, Katie McCarstle, and Dianne Jordan 32 Martha and Bill Salters with Becky Wilson 33 Stuart Heflin with Abby and Tate Hobdy

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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS

Oktoberfest he Oktoberfest tradition continued at the veranda of Woodleigh in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Thursday, October 8, 2015, with brats, corned beef, and kraut steamed in home brew, slow-baked wild boar, carrots, potatoes, and onions, crawfish boudin, German potato salad, white bean chili, and an incredible selection of brews, wines, and apple cider. Photography by Bill Perkins

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THE social SCENE GREEN BAY, WI

Brown Celebrates Super Bowl I llen Brown, tight end for the Green Bay Packers in 1966 and 1967, was honored along with other distinguished Super Bowl I team members on September 18, 2015, during the home opener against the Seattle Seahawks in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Brown played for Ole Miss and was All American from 1962 to 1964. Brown participated in the first two Super Bowl Championship games in 1966 and 1967.

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

Birthday Party for Vogt gumbo supper found friends and family celebrating Patrick Vogtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thirtieth birthday on Tuesday, October 22, 2015, at the home of his uncle, John Grady Burnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beekham Place Livery Cottage Bed & Breakfast in downtown Natchez, Mississippi. Seasonal appetizers, gumbo, rice and French bread were served as the crowd sang Happy Birthday and finished off the evening with cake and ice cream.

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Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FARE

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY

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My friends helped with the wedding of my oldest daughter, and I shared that it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;with a little help from my friends!â&#x20AC;? We had close to 800 people in attendance, so I should have said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;With a lot of help from my friends.â&#x20AC;? We learned to be super organized, and we had a sheet with all the responsibilities for the party and what job each person had. In fact, we did it so much

that we became a well-oiled machine with each person knowing exactly what she was going to do when she heard it was party time yet again.

The following recipes come from those days; and unfortunately, I have no idea where the recipes came from. I have scraps of paper with recipes on them but no source. So, I did not create these recipes but just copied them. In order to feed large groups of sevHQW\ Ă&#x20AC;YH WR MXVW WULSOH WKHVH Now all you have to do when the big day comes is set the table, DUUDQJH WKH Ă RZHUV VHW XS WKH EDU DQG \RX DUH UHDG\ IRU WKH SDUW\ Have fun!

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This is a cranberry-based drink that would be a good signature party drink. It makes a big batch and already has the alcohol in it.

RED ROOSTER 1 1/2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail 6 ounces orange juice concentrate 2 cups vodka Combine in a plastic pitcher. Freeze for several hours. It will be slushy. Scoop and serve.

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HERBED MUSHROOMS IN CREAM 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup butter 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 6-ounce cans mushrooms, drained 1 tablespoon cooking sherry 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 teaspoons oregano Juice of half a lemon Melt butter in a heavy skillet over low heat. Add mushrooms. Sprinkle with remainPUN PUNYLKPLU[Z L_JLW[ JYLHT :[PY ^LSS [V ISLUK Ă&#x2026;H]VYZ *VU[PU\L [V JVVR MVY HIV\[ [LU TPU\[LZ 1\Z[ ILMVYL ZLY]PUN HKK JYLHT :LY]L PU H JOHÉ&#x2030;UN KPZO ^P[O [VHZ[ points or melba rounds.

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SMOKED SALMON TUREEN 6 tablespoons red onion, chopped 4 tablespoons capers, drained 3 cups salmon 4 1/2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, not low fat 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt and white pepper 0U H MVVK WYVJLZZVY JOVW VUPVU HUK JHWLYZ \U[PS Ã&#x201E;ULS` TPUJLK (KK H J\W VM [OL ZHSTVU and chop. Add softened cream cheese one block at a time, mixing thoroughly each block.

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This recipe came from one of the twinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; friends when they were at Millsaps. If colOHJH JLUOV ZRXOG Ă&#x20AC;[ LW \RX NQRZ LW LV JRRG and very easy.

EASY MUSHROOM PUFFS 2 cans crescent rolls 8 ounces cream cheese 1 4-ounce can mushrooms, drained and chopped NYLLU VUPVUZ Ă&#x201E;ULS` JOVWWLK 1 teaspoons seasoned salt 1 egg beaten 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 7YLOLH[ V]LU [V KLNYLLZ 3H` V\[ crescent rolls, and press together the perforated seams to seal. Mix cream cheese, T\ZOYVVTZ VUPVUZ HUK ZLHZVULK ZHS[" HUK ZWYLHK V]LY KV\NO 9VSS \W QLSS` YVSS MHZOPVU MYVT SVUN ZPKL HUK ZSPJL PU[V VUL inch pieces. If you freeze the rolls they are a lot easier to slice. Brush with egg, sprinkle with poppy seeds, and bake for ten minutes. Yields 48.

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Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator.

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HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 to 1 1/2 heaping tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 whole egg, plus 1 egg yolk 4 dashes Tabasco 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil Juice of 1 lemon *VTIPUL Ă&#x201E;YZ[ Ă&#x201E;]L PUNYLKPLU[Z PU MVVK WYVJLZZVY VY ISLUKLY )SLUK MVY MVY[` Ă&#x201E;]L seconds to one minute. Gradually add oil with food processor on high until mixture [OPJRLUZ >OLU [OPJR [\YU VÉ&#x2C6;" HUK HKK lemon. Mix well. Yields two cups.

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Grand Opening for Delta Bank

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THE social SCENE SUMMIT, MS

Southwest Mississippi Community College Homecoming outhwest Mississippi Community College honored its 2015 Alumnus of the Year, Dr. J. Byron Williams; Sports Hall of Fame inductees Georgette Cooper Cutrer and Roy Horne; and Foundation Hall of Fame, McComb Coca-Cola Bottling Company during its homecoming festivities on Saturday, October 10, 2015. During a ceremony held in the Horace C. Holmes Student Union Auditorium, alumni and foundation honorees were introduced and recognized for their achievements.

The event was followed by a “Meet and Greet” in the HSU Lobby. The honorees along with the 2015 Homecoming Court were also recognized at halftime during the homecoming game.

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Krewe of Phoenix 2016 Royalty Announcement Party he Krewe of Phoenix held its royalty announcement party October 25, 2015, at the home Billy and Leah Ulmer, Rex XXXIII. The 2015-2016 royalty was presented as the official Mardi Gras season kicked off. Members and royalty enjoyed a cocktail buffet with the presentation near the end of the event.

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1. The Gazebo on the Natchez Bluff 2. Dunleith Plantation 3. Monmouth Historic Inn 4. Brandon Hall 5. Magnolia Hall 6. Stanton Hall 7. Longwood 8. Weymouth Hall 9. St. Mary Basilica

10. Jefferson Street Methodist Church 11. Memorial Park 12. Twin Oaks 13. First Presbyterian Church 14. The Briars 15. The Hotel Vue 16. Routhland 17. Linden 18. First Baptist Church

19. Parkway Baptist Church 20. Rosalie 21. Auburn 22. Natchez Community Center 23. The Elms 24. The Prentiss Club 25. Natchez Grand Hotel

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Mistletoe Marketplace Preview Gala he Junior League of Jackson, Mississippi, celebrated its seventyfifth anniversary along with the thirtyfifth annual Mistletoe Marketplace this November. The Preview Gala, A Carnival Ball, was held on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at the Mississippi Trade Mart.

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Adoption Appreciation Luncheon n Friday, November 20, 2015, the Mississippi Department of Human Services hosted its annual Adoption Appreciation Luncheon at First Baptist Church in Natchez, Mississippi.

The luncheon honors and thanks local parents who adopt and foster children in the area.

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sicksjricceri engagement march 19, 2016 wesson, mississippi Photograph by Marxy Lindsey Mr. and Mrs. Doug Sicks of Brookhaven, Mississippi, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jillian Keys Sicks, to Nicolas James Ricceri, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Ruhs of Blair, Nebraska, and the late Sebastian Ricceri of Lincoln, Nebraska.

The bride-to-be is a recent graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications and a minor in Business.

The groom-to-be received a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Mississippi College and a master’s degree in Social Work and Public Health Administration. He currently is employed with Region 8 Mental Health as the Center Administrator.

The couple will be married on March 19, 2016, in Wesson, Mississippi.

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blountjellard engagement april 16, 2016 Photograph by Whitney Marie Photography shlee Blount and Andrew Ellard, together with their families, are pleased to announce their engagement. Ashlee is the daughter of Diane and Bill Blount of Waycross, Georgia.

Andrew is the son of Sandra and Mike Ellard of Natchez, Mississippi, and the grandson of Opal Vines, the late Reese Vines, and Catherine and Carl B. Ellard.

The couple met while in Physical Therapy School in St. Augustine, Florida. The wedding will be April 16, 2016; and the couple currently resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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dianna kathleen Arnold& jon thomas martin September 26, 2015 j Canton, mississippi j photography by elizabeth skelton

ianna Kathleen Arnold wed Jon Thomas Martin at five thirty in the evening on September 26, 2015, in an intimate, traditional ceremony officiated by Dr. Kevin Cooper at Grace Crossing Baptist Church of Canton, Mississippi. The bride’s aunt, Penny Arnold Parmer, performed a bluesy version of “At Last” as the bridal party ascended an aisle lined with baby’s breath atop custom stands made from antique wooden spindles. Accompanying the soloist was the bride’s great aunt, Millicent Ledbetter, on the piano. Marinelle Broadway played the harp while the new bride and groom lit a candle as a symbol of their unity.

The bride is the daughter of Kim and Trey Arnold; and the groom is the son of Renee and CJ Linebarger, all of Madison, Mississippi.

Attending the bride and groom during the ceremony were family members and close friends, as well as a precious ring bearer and flower girl, Will and Anna Grace Eversole, both of whom Dianna has babysat since they were born. The backdrop for the wedding party included lush green ferns and a wooden cross, made by the groom’s father, CJ, which was draped with a beautiful floral arrangement made by Jan Hogue.

The bride carried an elegant bouquet of roses, hydrangeas, and dusty miller in shades of ivory, enfolded in the sleeve of her mother’s wedding gown and adorned with pictures of her grandfather Floyd Arnold, Jr., and the groom’s grandfather Tom Martin, both of whom watched from heaven. She carried a handkerchief of her great grandmother Lillian Idom; and wore a stunning Mikimoto pearl necklace, previously worn by her great grandmother Artie Arnold.

Following the ceremony, a celebratory reception was held at the Jiggetts Home in Canton, Mississippi.

Over three hundred relatives and friends enjoyed the festivities and music provided by DJ 51-50, who remarked that he had never seen a group of people have more fun dancing the night away than at the Martins’ reception. Both the bride’s and groom’s cakes were made by Gina Smith of Canton. Shortly after the bride and groom shared an affectionate first dance, the bride changed into a custom gown made from her mother’s wedding dress and redesigned by Adrienne Wilson of Madison, Mississippi,

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Decorations for the reception included custom floral arrangements, integrating wooden centerpieces, colored glass bottles, candles, and locally sourced cotton stalks, that were created by the bride’s grandmother Amy Shirley. One very special display incorporated a rustic yellow bicycle used

by the bride’s grandfather during his days at the International Paper Company. Flowers and catering were provided by Susie Morgan, owner of the Jiggets Home. The photographer for the event was Elizabeth “Doo-Dah” Skelton of Indianola, Mississippi.

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Allison Gray Boyd& Derrick tyler layton august 1, 2015 j jackson, mississippi j photography by sully clemmer photography

llison Gray Boyd and Derrick Tyler Layton were united in marriage on August 1, 2015, at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Mississippi.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Jeffery Boyd of Brookhaven, Mississippi.She is the granddaughter of Margaret Gray Chism of Brookhaven, formerly of Tupelo, Mississippi; the late John Maury Chism;

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Mrs. Joyce Boyd Livingston of Tupelo; the late Jim Long Livingston; and the late James Dawayne Boyd.

The groom is the son of Ms. Kimberly Darlene Layton of Canton, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Norwood Layton of Madison, Mississippi.

He is the grandson of Michael Bruce of Shreveport, Louisiana; the late Mrs. Glenda Waaga, formerly of Gulfport, Mississippi; Mrs. Phyllis Layton of Greenville, Mississippi; the late Mr. John Silvey Layton, Jr.; and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Charles Jones of Madison.

Dr. James Bassett Hurley officiated the ceremony.

Music was provided by violinist Joanna Boyd Hotten of Birmingham, Alabama, cousin of the bride; vocalists Sarah and Caleb Cook; harpist Mandy Mangrum; and pianist Symeon Robins. Scripture was read by cousins of the bride, Clara Ann and Helen Frances Hotten of Birmingham.

The church was decorated with cascading floral pew markers. The altar dĂŠcor included a hedge of vegetative florals including white hydrangea, snap dragons, Bells of Ireland, Italian Ruscus, and coral and peach roses.

The brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dress was ivory lace with cap sleeves and an illusion back covered with beads, crystals, and pearls. The fitted and flared silhouette flowed to a scalloped-edged, chapel-length train.

Serving as matrons of honor were Emily Boyd Tullos of Jackson; Danica Layne Boyd of Oxford, Mississippi; and Anna Reid Rushing of Clinton, Mississippi.

Maid of honor was Olivia Day Oberschmidt of Jackson. Bridesmaids were Leslie Anne Aker of Clinton; Mitzi Morgan Berryhill of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Jourdan Smith Branning of Greensboro, North Carolina; Kelly Michelle Henderson of Laurel, Mississippi; Victoria Elizabeth Layton of Starkville, Mississippi; Leigh Dexter Monistere of Clinton; Virginia Edwards Stanford of Flowood, Mississippi; Jane Story Hatcliff of Jackson; and Shelby Marie Wagner of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

The attendants wore dresses of champagne and gold in a variety of styles. Flower girls were Bailey Elizabeth Boyd of Oxford, and Anna Grant and Caroline Boyd Kahlstorf of Tupelo.

Best man was Paul Christian Branning of Greensboro. Groomsmen were Logan Newman Allard of Starkville; Jason Michael Boyd of Oxford; Dane Stewart Kilpatrick of Madison; Parker Charles Layton of Madison; Steven Critz McKay of Pineville, Louisiana; Dr. Bobby Woodrow Tullos of Jackson; and James Nathan Wimberly of Hickory, North Carolina. Ring bearer was Gavin Marshall Boyd of Oxford.

Program attendants were Ashton Reece and Braxton Reed Presley of Tupelo; registry attendants were Kelsey Morgan and Lauren Elizabeth Case of Madison; and reception attendants were Carleigh Grace and Colin Boyd Leech of Farmington, Minnesota.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at The Ivy in Flowood. The wedding party was taken by limo-bus to the reception where Second Coming entertained the couple and their guests.

Fresh Cut by Wendy Putt of Jackson provided the catering and floral design; Kendall Poole Event Planning directed the wedding; and the photographer was Sully Clemmer Photography.

A luncheon for the bridesmaids, hosted by family and friends of the bride, was held on Friday at the Country Club of Jackson. The rehearsal dinner was held at Table 100 on the eve of the wedding.

After a wedding trip to Playa Del Carmen, the couple resides in Jackson.

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Ganeath Ritchie Brewer& sam daniel october 3, 2015 j natchez, mississippi j photography by mark coffey

nce upon a time there were two toddlers who played together daily and were best friends until a family move forced their friendship to end at the ages of five and six. These two went their separate ways for sixty years until fate stepped in and renewed their special friendship. That friendship grew quickly into love, and the two rediscovered their unique relationship that was born over six decades earlier.

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In the lovely town of Natchez, Mississippi, on October 3, 2015, Ganeath Ritchie Brewer of McComb, Mississippi, and Sam Daniel of Beaumont, Texas, were united in marriage at the palatial Monmouth Historic Inn at sunset.

Friends and family were there to celebrate this union as the bride and groom entered the patio area where Reverend Scott Green of Natchez performed the marriage ceremony. Reverend Gary Fuller of Omaha, Nebraska, a cousin of the bride, offered the wedding prayer as the couple stood before the arched doorway, accented with natural vines, greenery, and a moss basket filled with fresh roses, hydrangeas, and mixed garden flowers.

Following the ceremony, guests entered the Garden Room for dinner where tables were decorated with tower vases, filled with bouquets of fresh flowers and candles. Judy Dillon, childhood friend of the couple, sang the Lord’s Prayer accompanied by Patsy Fortinberry. Larry Saulters of Katie, Texas, offered the blessing before the wedding dinner. Maureen Clark of McComb and Dr. Bill Whigham of Memphis, Tennessee, gave the wedding toasts followed by the cutting of the wedding cakes. The bride’s three-tier cake featured sugar-sculpted roses, a sparkling ribbon drape, and a vintage brooch, while the groom’s cake was a chocolate, Ole-Miss-Pharmacy-themed design, topped with a mortar and pestle, a gift to the groom from Delora Ozyazici, aunt of the bride.

As guests enjoyed the food and beverages, the moving music “Mississippi, From Dixie With Love,” recorded by The Pride of the Southland Ole Miss Band, was played as the bride and groom escorted Colonel Reb into the dining room. Colonel Reb enjoyed dancing, visiting, and a photo shoot with the wedding guests. After his departure, Patsy Fortinberry sang “There’s A Place For Us”; a DVD pictorial presentation of the history

of the bride and groom was shown; and Debbie Stovall of Summit, Mississippi, who reintroduced the couple, told the remarkable story of a romance that blossomed after sixty years.

An evening filled with an almost unbelievable love story, joy and laughter of family and friends, a celebration of two families becoming one, the magical city of Natchez, and Monmouth Historic Inn serving as a backdrop for this event created the true fair-tale wedding.

To quote the groom, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The seed of love was planted in our hearts when we were young. Little did we know it would bloom so gloriously when we thought we would never love again.â&#x20AC;?

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Amy case& james calvin “Tres” rehms III september 25, 2015 j natchez, mississippi j photography by nicole kossum

my Case and James Calvin “Tres” Rehms III were married Friday, September 25, 2015, at seven o’clock in the evening at Springhill Plantation on Airport Road in Natchez, Mississippi. Springhill Plantation is the home of the bride’s brother, Daniel Case, and his wife Shannon.

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vintage leather boots, given to her by the groom to wear on their wedding day.

Her father walked her down the aisle, and the ceremony was performed by Judge Charlie Vess. A reception immediately followed at Springhill Plantation. The two-tiered wedding cake was alternating layers of strawberry cake with cream-cheese icing and vanilla cake with vanilla icing, made by Rose Hawley Atwater of Meadville, Mississippi. The flowers and decorations for the ceremony and reception were provided by Shannon Case. The bride’s bouquet was made by Mo’s Flowers in Natchez.

After the ceremony and reception, the couple went to visit the grandparents of the groom, James and Anne Huff, for a quick prayer for safe travels. They then left for Oxford, Mississippi, to watch the Ole Miss Rebels beat Vanderbilt on Saturday.

The couple spent two days in Memphis, Tennessee, where they went on a carriage ride and toured the city; then, they made their way to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, for their honeymoon.

The couple now lives in Natchez.

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kalynn elizabeth chumney& adam warren vegas october 10, 2015 j Baton rouge, louisiana j photography by sonia savio

alynn Elizabeth Chumney and Adam Warren Vegas were married October 10, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The couple’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Craig Chumney of Baton Rouge and Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Lee Vegas of Ferriday, Louisiana. The bride is the granddaughter of Jo Lynn Denning of Baton Rouge, and the groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Vic Vegas of Ferriday.

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The wedding ceremony was held at First United Methodist Church and officiated by Reverend Pattye Hewitt.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, William Craig Chumney. Her dress, Isla by Enzoani, had a stunning, feminine fitand-flare gown, featuring a beautiful, high illusion neckline detailed with white floral appliqués. An elegant, tiered train and adorned illusion back with covered buttons completed the low back of this one-of-a-kind gown.

Krisann Ellen Chumney, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor with Guylan Paige Britt, Jannah Collins Gray, Jordan Shelby Leake, Kathryn Louise Olivier, Nicolette Louise Ruzicka, Virginia Catherine Sotile, and Mariana Paola Vicente serving as bridesmaids. Her flower girls were Lyla Kate Reyes of Ferriday and Margaret Ann Klar of Baton Rouge.

Ushers were Dixon Wallace McMakin, Derek Lamar Spinks, Matthew Grayson Vines and Robert Barksdale Hastings. Michael Daniel Simpson of Shreveport, Louisiana, served as best man. Groomsmen were Taylor Alan Edwards, Blasé Edward Gaude, Francis Daniel Gasquet, Chad Ellis Songy, Andrew Lee Vegas, and Lewis Brock Vines. Ring bearers were Grayson Ellis Tosspon of Natchez and Everett John Humphries of Alexandria, Louisiana.

Floral design for the wedding ceremony and reception was by Lance Hayes and wedding coordinator Leslie Campbell, both of Baton Rouge.

Following the ceremony, friends and family attended the reception at Baton Rouge Country Club. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed music by The Phat Hat Band and excellent food catered by The Baton Rouge Country Club under Chef Ben Randow. Sonia Savio of New Orleans, Louisiana, beautifully photographed the entire day and evening.

The couple honeymooned in Saint Lucia and returned to Natchez to make their home.

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Anne Houston Cupit& Carl Norris Craig III october 3, 2015 j Brookhaven, mississippi j photography by marxy lindsey

nne Houston Cupit and Carl Norris Craig III were united in marriage at six o’clock in the evening on October 3, 2015, at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Officiating the ceremony was Reverend Anne Mathews along with close family friend Reverend Dr. Steve Martin of North Carolina.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Cupit, Jr., of Brookhaven. She is the granddaughter of Dr. Anne Atkinson Henderson of Brookhaven and Mrs. Eva Cupit of Brookhaven and of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Hugh Henderson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The groom is the son of Mrs. Beverly Holden Craig and the late Carl Norris Craig II of Brookhaven.

Music for the wedding was provided by Dr. Durr Walker, organist. Mr. Elliott Brooks Warren read scripture; and the bride’s uncle, Mr. Edward Carlisle Atkinson Henderson, delivered the Prayers of the People.

Escorted by her father on one arm and her stepfather on the other, the bride wore a gown by Casablanca Bridal, a sheer, off-the-shoulder, lace design

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featuring long sleeves, scalloped-eyelash fringe, and a sheath silhouette. She wore an ivory cathedral-length veil that had been her mother’s and teardrop sapphire earrings. As her something borrowed, she wore her grandmother’s opal ring. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of mixed flowers, which included hydrangeas and roses in shades of white, light pink, and light orange.

Attending the bride were maids of honor Margaret Carlisle Cupit and Evelyn Flynn Phillips, sisters of the bride. Also accompanying her were bridesmaids Hannah Elizabeth Culpepper, Eleanor Valentine Hartzog, Meagan Myers Kelly, Lindsay Clare Summers, Tresse Young Sumrall, Taylor Rebecca West, and junior bridesmaid Anna Carlisle Jones, niece of the groom.

The bride’s six-year-old twin sisters, Sophia Marlene Cupit and Lillian Christine Cupit, served as flower girls, wearing matching tulle gowns and spreading rose petals along the aisle.

The groom was joined by best men Phillips Chase Magee, John Austin Williams, and Jonathan Miles Winborne, as well as his groomsmen, Benjamin Keith Allred, Donald James Branning, Daniel Alan Gates, Benjamin Lincoln Giust, Kyle Scott Koehn, John Clark Packer, and Christopher Michael Shelton.

Program attendants were Emily Kate Ballard and Lydia Elizabeth Warren, good friends of the bride. Ushers for the evening were Bradford James Carr, friend of the bride; Bradley Keffer Jones, nephew of the groom; and Malcolm Paxton Cupit and William Payton Cupit, brothers of the bride. Serving as the bride’s proxy the night of the rehearsal was Megan Leighanne Davis Winborne, friend of the bride and groom.

Following the ceremony, Malcolm and Marlene Cupit hosted a reception at their home. Musical entertainment for the evening was provided by the band Mo Money of Jackson, Mississippi. The reception was decorated with chandeliers; gold-clothed, candle-lit tables; and various floral arrangements matching the bride’s bouquet. The outside area featured a wooden deck and patio with white-cushioned seating and an outdoor bar. Guests enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by Cosmopolitan Catering by Macy and joined the bride and groom on a dance floor set up next to the stage. The bride’s cake featured alternating tiers of strawberry and yellow cake with butter crème frosting adorned with fresh flowers; and the groom’s cake was red velvet, shaped like a cow bell to honor his alma mater, Mississippi State University.

As the night concluded, the couple departed to the flickering lights of sparklers held by excited guests, friends, and family. The bride and groom rode away in a limousine to spend their honeymoon in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Carl and Anne Houston Craig currently reside in Brookhaven, where he owns and runs Magnolia Blue BBQ Company and she works as a therapist and behavioral specialist at Region 8 Mental Health.

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Erica Lynn farmer& William Key Smith II April 18, 2015 j natchez, mississippi j photography by haley bale photography

rica Lynn Farmer and William Key Smith II were united in marriage April 18, 2015, in Natchez, Mississippi. The couple’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Marion Farmer of Brookhaven, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. William Key Smith of Natchez, Mississippi. The intimate wedding ceremony was held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Chapel outside of Natchez, Mississippi, and officiated by Reverend Scott Green with music provided by Cherish McCallum. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Edward Marion Farmer.

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Erin Lane Farmer, sister of the bride, of Brookhaven, Mississippi, served as maid of honor. Mathilde Smith Brown, sister of the groom, served as bridesmaid. The bride’s flower girl was her cousin Bryanna Knight.

Robert Turner Smith, brother of the groom, from Natchez served as best man with William Key Smith serving as groomsman. Ring bearer was Zachary Knight, a cousin of the bride. Pam Harriss, a member of the groom’s family, was the wedding coordinator and also designed the floral arrangements for the wedding ceremony and reception.

Following the ceremony, the wedding party had a small cocktail hour on the chapel’s grounds before traveling to the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center for the reception. Throughout the evening, the wedding party, family, and guests enjoyed music by disc jockey Robert Gooch and catering by Spice Thyme Catering. The Bakery Cottage made the bride’s four-tier cake, embellished with hand-designed, edible-lace appliqués that matched the lace of her wedding gown.

The groom’s cake was a two-tier, duck-hunting-themed cake that included a silhouette of his favorite hunting partner, Pepper, his Labrador.

The newlyweds honeymooned in St. Lucia, British Virgin Islands, and have made their home in Natchez.

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Gena Britton Hinson& Howard Lee Jones IV August 22, 2015 j natchez, mississippi j photography kelly nevels photography

ena Britton Hinson and Howard Lee Jones IV were married on August 22, 2015, at half past six o’clock in the evening at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Natchez, Mississippi. The Reverend Noelle Reed officiated the double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Ms. Jeannie Ballew of Natchez and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hinson of Branson, Missouri, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Ann Lum Ballew and the late Gene Ballew of Natchez and Mrs. Billie Faye Hinson and the late Edgar Ray Hinson of Denham Springs, Louisiana. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Jones III. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Mullins, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. H. Lee Jones, Jr., all of Natchez, and Drs. Robert and Joyce Pickering of Dallas, Texas.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a strapless, organza gown, which featured a jeweled bodice of mirror beads, crystals, and tiny seed pearls embellishing the sweetheart neckline. She wore a finger-tip, illusion veil borrowed from her cousin Paige Carter. The bouquet of antique and garden roses, Fuji mums,

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and berries was wrapped with a handkerchief belonging to the groom’s grandmother and secured with her maternal grandmother’s heirloom brooch.

Attending the bride as her maids of honor were Gabrielle Wagoner of Natchez and Rebecca Davis of Brandon, Mississippi.

Bridesmaids were Kendra Warren of Picayune, Mississippi, and Sarah Hinson of Branson, sisters of the bride; Eliza Swisher of Washington, D.C., sister of the groom; and Rachael Lambert of Natchez. The attendants wore gowns of champagne chiffon and carried bouquets of yellow, pink, ivory, and coral roses accented with mums and berries, hand tied with silk ribbon and accented with an antique brooch. Megan Isbell of Natchez, sister of the bride, served as an honor attendant. Program attendants were Presleigh and Brayden Moffett of Natchez, niece and nephew of the bride. Ella True Warren of Picayune, niece of the bride, served as flower girl.

Howard L. Jones III, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Cole Bradford, Wyatt Craig, David Alton New, and Derek Spinks, all of Natchez, and Tripp Bryant of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ushers were Taylor Hinson of Monroe, Louisiana, brother of the bride; Jordan Farmer of Natchez; and Jordan Eargle of Madison, Mississippi. Ring bearers were Jaxon Warren of Picayune and Camden Isbell of Natchez, both nephews of the bride.

Pianist Tammy Jackson provided a selection of nuptial music for the ceremony. The vocalist and accompanying pianist were Jessica and Marvin Curtis.

Historic Linden Plantation was the setting for the reception following the ceremony. Sweetwater Junction, a country-pop band from Atlanta, Georgia, entertained the guests. The first dance for the newlyweds was to the song “She said Yes,” followed by the father-daughter dance to “Stand by Me.” The groom and his mother danced to “What a Wonderful World.” Bistro lights suspended in the courtyard cast a soft glow throughout the guest tables that were decorated with candles, lanterns, and flowers complementing the bridal-party bouquets.

Four Sisters Catering, owned by aunts of the bride, provided guests with a lavish buffet of hand-carved beef and pork stations, fried fish, pastas, various cheeses, and other delectable hors d’oeuvres served on silver family heirlooms.

Rose Bakes of Meadville, Mississippi, created the cakes for the bride and groom. The bride’s cake was a four-tiered, almond-cream cake with almond-cream icing. It was displayed in the library on a bronze plateau.

The groom’s table was inspired by his love of the outdoors. He is an avid duck hunter, so the mallard duck, chocolate cake was a tribute to his favorite pastime. The table was accented with duck decoys and shot-gun shells.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents and grandparents honored the couple with a rehearsal dinner at Providence Plantation, the home of the groom’s grandparents. It was also once the family home of the bride’s maternal great-grandparents, Doris and Mildred Ballew. It was a sentimental evening shared by the families celebrating together.

The day before the wedding, the bride and the bridal party were honored at a luncheon, hosted by special friends of the bride, in the Queens’ Room at Stanton Hall. Hair and make-up for the bride and her attendants was provided by Anruss Salon. Kelly Nevels Photography of McComb,

Mississippi, captured the couple’s wedding day, and Janel’s Florist designed and coordinated flowers for the wedding festivities.

After a wedding trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the couple is at home in Natchez.

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blaire alese jenkins& aaron thomas welborn october 3, 2015 j brookhaven, mississippi j photography by heidi green photography

n the perfect fall evening of Saturday, October 3, 2015, Blaire Alese Jenkins and Aaron Thomas Welborn were united in marriage at six o’clock. The bride’s parents are Rose and Seth Allen of Brookhaven, Mississippi, and Edmond Jenkins of Utica, Mississippi; and the groom’s parents are Teena and Cliff Welborn of Florence, Mississippi.

The wedding and reception took place in the Old Town Church in Brookhaven. The castlelike wedding venue with towers, stained glass, and arched windows, once served the area as a church. Built in 1906 and nestled in the quiet, historic downtown area of Brookhaven, the redbrick building has retained its original splendor.

The bride wore a strapless Allure Couture slim-line gown with an empire-belted waist adorned with Swarovski crystals. The bodice was overlaid with embroidered lace and pearls, and exquisite beads covered the entire dress and train. The bottom was elegantly flared with an articulate train; and the heirloom, cathedral-length veil was made of sheer illusion with raindrop pearls. The bride carried a bouquet of pink roses,

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white hydrangea, blue thistle, and baby’s breath.

Completing the bouquet was a shining silver ring with a blue opal, a gift from her grandmother, Dianne Rushing, and the bride’s something blue, tucked away among the flower petals.

Brandi McInnis, the bride’s best friend, served as maid of honor, along with the bride’s sister, Meghan Allen. Bridesmaids were Bethany Nations, Alana Lowe, Nealie Shelton, Marissa Westrope, Emily Walker, Tonya Teasley, and Alyssa Rushing. Flower girls were Maci Allen, Sadie Nations, and Blakely Welborn.

The groom’s father, Cliff Welborn, served as best man. Groomsmen were Allan Welborn, Ashlee Welborn, Ryan Lowe, Bradley Shields, Cameron Sullivan, Ethan May, Austin Tadlock, and Andrew Baggatt. The bride’s brothers, Zach Jenkins and Drake Allen, served as ushers and also carried the cross in the Unity Cross portion of the ceremony. Serving as ring bearer was Brantley Lowe.

Organist Cynthia Hunter played “Cannon in D” on the former church’s large, antique pipe organ as the grandparents were escorted in.

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Robin Patterson sang “When I Said I Do” as the bridesmaids and groomsmen entered the church.

Then the organ rang out loudly as the bride was escorted down the aisle by Seth Allen. He and the bride’s mother gave the bride in marriage.

Brother Garland Boyd performed the ceremony.

After the exchange of rings and vows, the happy couple beamed playfully as they surprised the wedding party and guests with a rehearsed special handshake, followed by a series of fist, knee, and elbow “bumps” with several high fives that ended with the groom’s dipping his new bride for their kiss. As everyone continued to laugh and applaud, the new Mr. and Mrs. Welborn ran down the aisle and into the reception area where friends and family gathered immediately following the ceremony.

Guests were treated to a vast array of delicious southern food catered by Country Meat Packers and prepared by none other than the groom and his groomsmen. Live music was provided by Tyler Bridge, Nick Bridge, and Ron Donegan as the celebration continued outside in the courtyard with its illuminated nine-foot water fountain and

thousands of lights. Along with dancing and mingling, guests also enjoyed playing a friendly game of corn hole on custom-made corn-hole boards built by the bride’s brother, Zach.

The bride’s cake, made by Bessie Turner of Jayess, was a four-tier, classic white wedding cake consisting of white, hand-piped designs that surrounded the bride and groom’s initials. Completing the cake was an antique family heirloom cake topper. The groom’s cake, made by For Heaven’s Cakes,

was a red velvet cake with chocolate butter-cream frosting topped with a butcher’s block and knife, handmade out of fondant, to signify the groom’s love of cooking.

Kim Carter, Kayla Cook, and Graham Carter of Bertha’s Flower Shop in Brookhaven created the floral arrangements. Kim Carter also served as wedding coordinator. The bride’s and bridesmaids’ hair and makeup was done by Leanne Duet of Brookhaven, and the videographer was Suzi Smith.

Heidi Green Photography of Wesson, Mississippi, took all of the engagement, bridal, and wedding pictures.

The wedding celebration began Friday night with a rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s parents at the cozy courtyard of Georgia Blues. With lights strung overhead, the wedding party enjoyed imparting words of wisdom on Jenga playing pieces, playing games, and mingling. Then the bride and groom spoke, handed out gifts to the wedding party, and embraced, knowing that the next day they would be ready to say their vows.

Following their honeymoon in the Bahamas, Florida, and New Orleans, the couple happily resides in Florence, Mississippi.

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SARA ELISABETH JONES& PATRICK KEITH HEMPHILL NOVEMBER 14, 2015 j NATCHEZ, mississippi j photography by B. FLINT photography

ara Elisabeth Jones and Patrick Keith Hemphill were united in holy matrimony at four o’clock in the afternoon on November 14, 2015, at Brandon Hall Plantation in Natchez, Mississippi. Dr. Larry LeBlanc performed the double-ring ceremony under the canopy of a grandiose live oak tree.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Knox Austin of McComb, Mississippi, and Mr. Donald Reginald Jones of Liberty, Mississippi.

She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Elisabeth Butler Jumper of Summit, Mississippi; the late Mr. William David Jumper; the late Dr. Albert Ray Lee, Jr., of Tylertown, Mississippi; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Riley Claude “R. C.” Jones of Liberty.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Carroll Hemphill of McComb. He is the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Lauren Mack Lanier of Gillsburg, Mississippi; the late Mr. John Norman Honea; and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ottis Hemphill.

Wedding guests entered the outdoor ceremony as guitarist, Shan Kenner of New Orleans, Louisiana, entertained. The bride arrived in a 1949 Rolls Royce and exited the vehicle at the entrance to the aisle to “Luckiest Guy in the World,” a song selected by the groom as a

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surprise to the bride and sung by a dear friend of the couple, Brandon Andrews. The bride wore an ensemble of ivory English netting and lace over gold bridal satin. The fitted lace gown had a sweetheart bodice with an overlay of illusion and lace appliques covering the neckline and sheer back. A floral design of hand-beaded Swarovski crystals and pearls on a satin ribbon highlighted the natural waist. Layers of English netting and scattered lace appliques formed the A-line skirt which ended in a chapel-length train. Her fingertip veil was ivory illusion.

The pin atop her veil worn as her “something old” and “borrowed” was an antique brooch of her mother’s; and the bracelet worn as her “something blue” was an antique bracelet of her greatgreat-aunt Mary Dawson Cain. The bride carried a bouquet of magenta and soft pink David Austin roses, pale blue scabiosa, lavender spray rose, soft blue hydrangeas, blue and green succulents, and seeded eucalyptus and dusty miller, all bound in ivory satin ribbon.

Attending the bride as matron of honor was Molly Austin Paolicelli of Vienna, Virginia, sister of the bride; and serving as maid of honor was Cassie Braswell Anderson of Liberty, childhood

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friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Catherine Layfield Semmes of West Monroe, Louisiana, friend of the bride, and Mallory Elizabeth Hemphill of Summit, sister of the groom.

Stuart Carroll Hemphill, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Stuart Carroll Hemphill II of McComb, brother of the groom; Stephen Landon Moore of Smithdale, Mississippi, childhood friend of the groom; and Donald Reginald Jones, Jr., of McComb, brother of the bride.

Flower girls were Katherine Evans Austin, Anna Bryan Hemphill, and Mia Austin Paolicelli, nieces of the couple. The girls wore hair wreaths of pink and lavender majolica spray roses with variegated ivy. Clifford Knox Austin, nephew of the bride, served as ring bearer; and he carried a small wooden disk with an ivory ribbon tied, representing the rings.

The couple exited the ceremony to a song selected by the bride as a surprise to the groom, “Islands in the Stream,” sung by Brandon Andrews. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the courtyard and ballroom of Brandon Hall. Guests were greeted in the courtyard by a table decorated with a custom canvas, painted by

Catherine Ann Davis of Hi Y’all in Starkville, Mississippi, and gold apple baskets overflowing with jars of blueberry jelly, made by the bride and her mother as wedding favors. The YZ Ealey Band provided the evening’s musical entertainment.

Guests enjoyed delectable fare by Heirloom Cuisine of Saint Francisville, Louisiana. The bride’s four-tiered French vanilla cake with blueberry filling was rustically iced with cream cheese frosting. The cake sat atop a large oak tree disc with fresh succulents and air plants delicately placed on the top and each of the ledges. The groom’s dessert was chocolate petit fours with chocolate ganache glaze adorned with fresh blueberries. Both desserts were the creations of Edna Welch of Natchez.

The reception had an overall organic ambiance influenced by nature. The bride supplied some personal touches with gold-painted wine bottles and assorted sizes of wooden disks from various trees. The white linens added to the clean, crisp, and simple decor. The courtyard was canopied by a clear tent that helped bring nature inside, signifying the importance of the outdoors to the couple. Large woodland scenes were created as though you walked through the forest and scooped up a piece of the landscape. Logs with resurrection fern were laid across the center in beds of moss, and flowers appeared to be growing there as opposed to being arranged. It was a perfect pairing of nature, clean Southern style, and a taste of the bride’s personality.

Rachel Dale of Brandon Hall was the wedding coordinator. B. Flint Photography of Oxford and Montoto Productions of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, captured the day. Great Southern Events of Pearl provided the tent for the reception, and Davaine Lighting of Jackson created the magical ambiance under the tent. John Grady Burns of JGB Flora in Atlanta, Georgia, transformed the already majestic location into the perfect backdrop with an impeccable combination of the bride’s and groom’s personalities.

The bride and groom departed under a cascade of fresh pink and lavender rose petals, thrown by their guests, and rode off into the night in the 1949 Rolls Royce. On the eve of the wedding, Dr. and Mrs. Will Austin hosted a cocktail reception at their recently restored Victorian home on the Bluffs in Natchez.

Following a honeymoon to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple resides in McComb where the bride is an attorney with Jones Law Group, P.A. in Liberty and the groom is an offshore production operator and owner of Hemphill Fence, LLC, in McComb.

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meagan elizabeth mccalip& james mims mcleod May 16, 2015 j natchez, mississippi j photography by Anne McDaniel

Alencon lace. The dress featured a sweep train, covered buttons, and a satin sash adorned with an antique gold and diamond bar pin belonging to the bride’s great, great grandmother, Mrs. Hattie Bass McCalip. The bride also wore her great, great grandmother’s cameo ring that is traditionally worn in family weddings. The bride carried a French-cut bouquet of brightly-colored spring blossoms. She wore a pearl comb in her hair, pearl jewelry, and navy-blue satin shoes.

Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Catherine Pate McCalip, of Natchez. She wore a street-length halter dress by Angelina Faccenda in navy-blue chiffon featuring a side ruffle, and she carried a smaller version of the bride’s bouquet. Serving as honorary bridesmaids were Katherine Riddick of Atlanta, Georgia; Hannah

eagan Elizabeth McCalip and James Mims McLeod were united in marriage at eleven o’clock in the morning on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at antebellum Routhland in Natchez, Mississippi.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conn Kenneth McCalip of Natchez and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Rushing of Meadville, Mississippi, and Mrs. Gwen S. McCalip and the late F. Kenneth McCalip of Natchez.

The groom is the son of Colonel and Mrs. James Robby McLeod of Fannin, Mississippi, and the grandson of Mr. Robert P. Mims and the late Mrs. Virginia Mims of Natchez and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Edward McLeod of Fannin.

The Honorable George M. Ward officiated the double-ring ceremony held under a one-hundred-

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fifty-year-old, live-oak tree beautifully decorated by nature in Spanish moss and Resurrection Fern. The branches were further enhanced with lanterns and orbs filled with moss and brightlycolored flora, and two large urns of complementary flowers were the focal point of the ceremony.

Hannah Loy of Washington, D.C., and a longtime friend of the bride, offered a reading from Corinthians during the wedding celebration.

Mr. David Troutman, violinist, provided music for the gathering of guests and for the wedding party’s processional and recessional; and Mrs. Jan Scarborough of Natchez served as wedding coordinator.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a Jasmine Haute Couture strapless creation of silk-organza overlay accented with

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Hyatt of Houston, Texas; Anna Norris Stovall and Lauren Lemont of Jackson, Mississippi; Celeste LeBlanc of Hammond, Louisiana; and Hannah Loy of Washington, DC. They wore dresses of their choice and carried nosegays in varying bursts of color.

Avery Smith, niece of the groom, served as flower girl and wore a delicately smocked white dress and carried a wicker basket filled with rose petals. Favor girls were Ella and Macy McCalip, cousins of the bride, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Caroline and Sydney Roberts of Meadville; and Ryleigh Rushing of Brookhaven, Mississippi. They distributed folding fans prior to the wedding and secondline handkerchiefs for the couple’s departure.

Serving as best man was the groom’s father, Colonel McLeod; and honorary groomsman was the groom’s grandfather Robert Mims. Ushers were Fletcher Mims, cousin of the groom; Matthew Letard; and Michael Adkinson, all of Natchez. Ryan Rushing of Meadville and cousin of the bride served as an usher and also serenaded the bride and groom at the reception. Serving as “swordsmen” were Daniel Chase McCalip of Baton Rouge and Tucker Roberts of Meadville, both cousins of the bride. They wore navy-blue bowties and suspenders and carried miniature swords hand-

crafted by Walter Maier and monogrammed by Mary Lees Edwards Wilson. They saluted the bride as she processed down the aisle, which was flanked by colorful floral kissing balls on shepherd’s hooks.

After the nuptials, a jazz brunch catered by Jim Anderson was served in the beautifully decorated dining room of Routhland. Guests enjoyed southern cuisine and cool drinks throughout the home, outside on the long veranda, and on the breezeway where a jazz band performed for dancing and listening enjoyment.

The multi-tiered bride’s cake, created by Edna Welch, was decorated with fresh flowers and featured layers of Italian cream and strawberry. The groom’s cake, also an Edna Welch creation, was a two-tiered Boston cream pie, surrounded by chocolate-dipped strawberries. These cakes were cut with silver cake knives used for family weddings and belonging to the groom’s grandmother and the bride’s grandmother.

Carrying a white-fringed umbrella, the bride with her groom left the reception, enjoying a second-line parade led by the jazz band with guests waving monogrammed handkerchiefs. The newly-weds flew to Turks and Caicos for their honeymoon and returned to settle in Baton Rouge.

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abagail may mccary& phillip davis washington June 13, 2015 j natchez, mississippi j photography by mark eric & t.g. mccary

bagail May McCary and Phillip Davis Washington were united in marriage on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at eleven o’clock in the morning on the grounds of Brandon Hall in Natchez, Mississippi, with Reverend John Kramer officiating. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Timothy McCary of Natchez; and parents of the groom are Dr. and Mrs. Layne Washington of Ferriday, Louisiana.

Pianists David Goldblatt and Katherine Kramer provided music for the ceremony. The wedding party processed to “A River Flows in You,” played

by Goldblatt. The bride entered to the strains of a piano and viola wedding melody. Katherine Kramer on piano performed a solo of “The Prayer,” and bridesmaid Holly Odom read a poem.

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Molly Benbrook of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Rose Ferris of Shreveport, Louisiana; Bailee Madden Hurley of Minden, Louisiana; Holly Nicholle Odom of Baton Rouge; and Caroline Paige Smith of Natchez. Kendall Lynn Edmonson and Aubrey Pines Edmonson of Madison, Mississippi, were flower girls.

Trace Baxter Cockerham of Jonesville, Louisiana, was best man. Groomsmen were Marshall Thomas Foster of Shreveport; Jordan Walker, Emeric Jones, and Josh Edgar Lee of Ferriday; and Taylor John McMahon of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Ushers were Dustin Lance of Natchez and Dustin U. Miller of New Orleans, Louisiana. Coleman Rhodes Edmonson of Madison was ring bearer.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a lace, candlelight gown with a custom designed sheer-lace-trimmed caplet. She carried a bouquet featuring tea roses and open garden roses, ranunculus, and sweet peas. Included in the bouquet were two heirloom cameos from the bride’s father and mother’s family. She wore her mother’s diamond earrings and wedding shoes.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at The Tracings and the gardens of Brandon Hall. The couple’s first dance was “At Last” by Etta James.

Thereafter, the bride and her father danced to “What a Wonderful World,” and the groom and his mother danced to “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” While

dining on Heirloom Cuisine’s catering, guests enjoyed the music of pianist David Goldblat. Edna’s Cake Creations designed a five-tier wedding cake with alternating layers of Italian cream, French vanilla, and lemon. The groom’s cake was a two-layer, chocolatechip cake covered in chocolate ganache and chocolate-butter-cream icing, topped with chocolate-covered strawberries. The beautiful floral arrangements were provided by Moreton’s Flowerland, and photographer Mark Eric and videographer Carriage Films documented the event. The bride’s father, T.G. McCary, had two painter portraits he created from her bridal portraits on display.

After their honeymoon in Europe, the couple has made their home in Natchez, Mississippi.

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Catherine Westbrook McDaniel& Matthew Bentley Goldman otober 3, 2015 j natchez, mississippi j photography by nic pekridis

atherine Westbrook McDaniel and Matthew Bentley Goldman were united in marriage October 3, 2015, in Natchez, Mississippi. The coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McDaniel and Mrs. Kathy Goldman and Mr. Glen Goldman, all of Natchez, Mississippi. The wedding ceremony was held at Trinity Episcopal Church and officiated by the Reverend Walton Jones. Brother Vincent Ignatius provided the music, and Dr. Byron Johnson was the soloist.

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The bride wore a lace gown, featuring a raised neckline with contoured straps that continued to a keyhole back. A chapel-length train with covered buttons completed the gown. Her veil, a single-tier, cathedral veil, edged with pearl-embellished lace, was worn by the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother in her wedding.

Melissa Patterson of Dallas, Texas, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were sister-in-law Nawal McDaniel of Jacksonville, Florida; Mary Virginia Guice of Opelousas, Louisiana; Lauren Peyton of Houston, Texas; Chelsea Burge of Inverness, Mississippi; and Erica Smith of Natchez.

Bert Goldman of Natchez, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Ian Jordan, Barrett McKnight, and Peyton Willard, all of Natchez; Casey Rodgers of Shreveport, Louisiana; and Jered Skates of Brookhaven, Mississippi. Serving as ushers were Troyce McDaniel, brother of the bride, of Jacksonville, Florida, and Michael Griffin of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

John Parks of Natchez was the acolyte for the wedding service, and Key Smith of Natchez was the reader.

Following the ceremony, a wedding reception was held at Hotel Vue where throughout the evening guests enjoyed music by the band MoJEAUX of New Orleans.

Departing the reception in a shower of rose petals, the couple left for a honeymoon in Italy.

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Mary Catherine McDonnieal& Russell Keith Franklin June 13, 2015 j brookhaven, mississippi j photography by johnny smith photography

n elegant evening ceremony marked the union of Mary Catherine McDonnieal and Russell Keith Franklin at the picturesque Ole Towne Church in historic downtown Brookhaven, Mississippi. The nuptials were consecrated at half-past six o’clock, on Saturday, June 13, 2015, in a double-ring ceremony officiated by the Reverend Chad Yarborough, a lifelong friend of the bride.

The daughter of Ms. Cathy Batson McDonnieal of Brookhaven and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glenn McDonnieal of Madison, Mississippi, the bride is also the granddaughter of Mrs. Catherine Day Batson and the late Mr. Billy Gene Batson of Brookhaven and Mrs. Neita McDonnieal Gray and the late Mr. Charles G. McDonnieal of Mendenhall, Mississippi.

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The groom is the son of Mr. Tommy and Mrs. Holly Russell Franklin of Brookhaven. He is the grandson of Mrs. Grace Goza Franklin of Wesson, Mississippi, and the late Mr. Willie Franklin of Brookhaven. Maternal grandparents of the groom are Mrs. Penny Harbour Russell of Brookhaven, the late Mr. H. Keith Russell, and Mrs. Sharron Lynn Russell of Wesson, Mississippi.

Guests were welcomed to the sanctuary by a selection of classical melodies provided by harpist Mary Johnson. Nuptial music was performed by Sam Mooney, pianist and vocalist; Austin Stewart, organist; and Michelle Arnold, soloist.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a heavily-jeweled, Victorian-style gown of ivory lace over a pale golden underlay. Fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, the fitted, beaded gown continued to a scalloped hemline that drifted into a courtlength train. A cathedral-length veil of ivory illusion with hand-sewn trim completed the bridal ensemble. A hand-tied bouquet of Constance cabbage roses, white hydrangea, pink piano roses, peonies, and seeded eucalyptus was affixed to an heirloom Bible, which was carried by the bride’s mother in her own wedding. A custom-sewn appliqué created by the bride’s maternal grandmother, Gee Gee, completed the bridal bouquet.

Attending the bride as maid of honor was Katie Elisabeth Case of Brookhaven. The bridal party included Allyson Pickett McDonnieal, Amanda Burke Fischer, and Jordan Elizabeth Parker, all of Brookhaven; Sera Beth Briggs of Porterville, Mississippi; Karlee Tait Mullins of Roxie, Mississippi; Margaret Alice Lampton of Starkville, Mississippi; and Paige Alexandria Vinson of

Nashville, Tennessee. Also attending the bride as proxy was Devon Winborne of Brookhaven.

The groom’s father, Tommy Edward Franklin, served as best man. Hunter Lynn Franklin, brother of the groom, and Grantham Day McDonnieal, brother of the bride, served as groomsmen. Other groomsmen included Kolby Cortez Byrd, Taylor McKenzie Newman, Jeremy Nelson Winborne, Jeffrey Hunter Wilson, and Chase Randall Pickett, all of Brookhaven; and Ty Rustyn Turner of Wesson, Mississippi.

Immediately following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a formal reception in the interior courtyard of the Ole Towne Church. Upon arrival, guests were greeted with peach bellinis and sparkling prosecco, along with an array of hors d’oeuvres, while awaiting the entrance of the newlyweds. The reception’s menu included some of the couple’s favorite foods. The delicious bill of fare was the creation of Jodi Newland and Kelly Burns of Sweetwater Cuisine from Virginia Beach, Virginia. A vision of romantic blush, ivory, champagne, gold, and mint green details complemented the antique furnishings, inviting guests to linger as they enjoyed musical entertainment from Hunter Gibson and the Gators of Jackson.

A six-tier wedding cake, devoid of icing, a la “naked cake,” was simply embellished with a fresh strawberry filling and crowned with a floral arrangement of roses and peonies. Guests were also tempted with a selection of sweets, including homemade cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, which were displayed to perfection on crystal cake stands. The summer evening’s delights were completed with an artistic arrangement of watermelon slices on skewers, and an ice cream sundae bar. A special groom’s cake, highlighting the couple’s love of Southern-style picnics. Both of the evening’s cake confections were designed and created by the groom’s cousin, Wendy Russell Harrell.

Davaine Lighting helped create the elegant ambiance of the evening, and Mississippi Tent provided lovely wedding venues. Johnny Smith Photography and videographer Robert Smith captured memories of the event. Linda Moak and Sally Lampton directed the wedding. Eunice Brabham designed and created the stunning floral displays.

As the merriment drew to a close, guests were offered homemade pecan tassies, provided by a family friend; and they helped release custom balloons, celebrating the newlyweds’ departure in a vintage turquoise ‘66 Chevy truck.

Prior to the wedding, an announcement party was held in their honor at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Mac Baker. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted the wedding party, family, and friends with the Rehearsal Dinner at Lemanedi Arts and Interiors in Brookhaven where guests were treated to a lovely dinner while enjoying a performance by the Rainer Brothers Band and flowers by Bertha’s Flower Shop.

The groom and his attendants enjoyed a wedding day brunch at the Byrd’s Lodge in Brookhaven. A brunch for the bride and her attendants was hosted in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Lampton with the menu planned and created by family and friends of the couple.

Following a honeymoon to Barbados, the couple is at home in Brookhaven.

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Elizabeth Hunter Schmitz& Mark Elliott McCann, Jr. october 10, 2015 j natchez, mississippi j photography by Haley bale Photography

lizabeth Hunter Schmitz and Mark Elliott McCann, Jr., were united in marriage October 10, 2015, in Natchez, Mississippi. The couple’s parents are Ms. Hunter Stewart Spiers of Natchez; Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Paul Schmitz of Brookhaven, Mississippi; and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Elliott McCann of Natchez. The couple’s grandparents are Mrs. Van L. Stewart, Jr. and the late Mr. Van L. Stewart, Jr., of Natchez; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schmitz of Water Valley, Mississippi; Ms. Helen Flowers of Natchez; Mr. Bruce McCann; and the late Mrs. Janet McCann of Natchez.

The wedding ceremony was held at Longwood Plantation officiated by Judge Walt Brown with music provided by David Troutman and David Goldblatt. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Mitchell Paul Schmitz, and stepfather, Charles Herman Spiers.

The bride wore an all-lace Allure A-line gown, featuring contour straps and an open keyhole back leading to a trailing lace appliqué skirt, embellished with Swarovski crystals. Her veil was designed with simple tulle and an elegant lace trim.

Catherine Schmitz of Natchez served as maid of honor with Caroline Schmitz, Jessie McCann Wallace, Brooks Turner, Lauren McCann, and Alex Stewart, all of Natchez; Erin Culpepper and Brooke Esch, both of Brookhaven; and Madeline Bell Soper and Chandler Ferrell, both of Dallas, Texas, serving as bridesmaids. The flower girls were nieces Reilly Frances Wallace of Ferriday, Louisiana, and Zailey Paige King of Brookhaven. Davis Beard of Natchez served as proxy bride and scripture reader for the ceremony.

The groom’s father, Mark Elliott McCann, served as best man. Groomsmen were Josh Gamberi, Adam Kaiser, Cameron Horton, Jared McPhate, Zac Arnold, Taylor Brantley, Preston Edwards, Daniel Jenkins, and Jonathan Gamberi, all of Natchez. Ushers were Blase Bradford of Natchez and Colby Horton and Blake Wallace, nephew of the groom, both of Ferriday. Ring bearers were James Campbell Blunschi and William Michael Hash, both of Natchez. Brenda Zerby of Moreton’s Flowerland provided floral designs for the wedding ceremony, and Andree Gamberi, a family friend, was the wedding coordinator.

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Following the ceremony, the wedding party and guests traveled to the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center for the reception where throughout the evening they enjoyed music by the Will Wesley Band.

Later in the evening, the couple departed through a shower of rose petals. They honeymooned in Asheville, North Carolina, and currently reside in Natchez.

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Erica Moore Wallace& Timothy Blake Simmons may 16, 2015 j brookhaven, mississippi j photography by Jeff Chao

rica Moore Wallace and Timothy “Blake” Simmons, both of Brookhaven, Mississippi, were married on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at half past six o’clock in the evening in an outdoor ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Collins Allen in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Reverend Matt Powell officiated the double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Phyllis Wallace and the late Mr. Don Wallace of Brookhaven, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore, Mrs. Yvonne Wallace, and the late Mr. Irven Wallace. The groom is the son of Mrs. Misti Reisman of Stephenville, Texas, and Mr. Timothy Simmons of Brookhaven, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Stewart, Mrs. Evelyn Simmons, and the late Mr. Gene Simmons, all of Brookhaven.

Pianist Mrs. Nancy Fisher provided music for the ceremony while Mrs. Kelsey Beassie and Mr. Ian Sicks were soloists. Danita Hobbs and Angie Cox served as wedding directors.

Photography was by Jeff Chao; and the altar, reception area, and wedding party flowers were designed by Allison Pittman.

The bride arrived at the ceremony in a red, antique 1940 Ford, driven by Mr. Tommy Smith of Brookhaven. Given in marriage by her brothers, Mr. Blake Wallace and Mr. Taylor Wallace, the bride wore an ivory design of English tulle and lace. The fitted, lace bodice of the strapless gown had a sweetheart neckline; and hand-beaded Swarovski crystals highlighted the natural waist. Layers of tulle

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formed the ball-gown skirt with scalloped lace on the hemline that flowed into a chapel-length train. Pearls and Swarovski crystals edged her fingertip veil of ivory illusion.

She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white, silk-satin, ribbon-wrapped stems; a mix of David Austin heirloom English white and candle-light roses; cool water lavender roses; Vendela roses; purple stock; white and purple wax flower; Palermo alstroemeria lilies; and lambs ear. In memory of her father, a handkerchief fashioned from one of his dress shirts and embroidered with his and her initials was tied around the bouquet. This was accented with a charm in memory of her father given to her by bridesmaid Mrs. Brandi Day. Mrs. Allyson Smith, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Allison Wallace, sister-in-law of the bride, both of Brookhaven, served as matrons of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Micah Allen, Mrs. Kayla Brown, Mrs. Brandi Day, and her niece Ms. Katherine Wallace, all of Brookhaven, and Mrs. Michelle Wigley of Batesville, Mississippi. They wore floor-length gowns of violet chiffon. The strapless gowns featured a sweetheart neckline and a fitted shirred bodice. Flower girls were Miss Zoey Simmons and Miss Madie Simmons, daughters of the groom.

Mr. Conar Simmons, son of the groom, and Mr. Timothy Simmons served as best men. Groomsmen were Mr. Blake Wallace and Mr. Taylor Wallace, brothers of the bride; Mr. Ryan Day; and Mr. Tucker Wallace, nephew of the bride, all of Brookhaven, and Mr. Davin Reibock, brother of the groom, of Stephenville, Texas. Ring bearers were Mr. John Patrick Wallace and Mr. Piker Wallace, nephews of the bride, both of Brookhaven.

Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held with dinner and dancing to the country and rock music of Ghost Town. A photo center for candid or posed shots was available to guests.

During the bride and groom’s first dance, a beautiful, double rainbow miraculously appeared in the sky; and guests believed it symbolized the bride’s father’s blessing of the marriage.

As the happily married couple departed in an orange 1968 Camaro that belonged to the groom’s beloved grandfather, guests waved purple and white glow sticks. Commemorating the special day, keepsake bookmarks, made by Mrs. Becky Corkern of pressed flowers from the bride’s father’s memorial service, along with souvenir cups, and koozies were given to the guests upon their departure.

After a honeymoon to St. Lucia, the couple has made their home in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

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Suzanne Elizabeth Weaver& Daniel Garrett Jackson june 6, 2015 j houston, texas j photography by Nancy Aidee Gonzalez

uzanne Elizabeth Weaver and Daniel Garrett Jackson were united in marriage on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at seven o’clock in the evening at First Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by the Reverend Michael Homan with a scripture reading given by Mrs. Aubrie Tabrizi Dolan.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Jamar Weaver of Houston, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Aneita Jamar Weaver and the late Dr. Oscar Davilla Weaver, Jr., of Houston, Texas, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin Lucas, Sr., of Berclair, Texas.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Lawrence Jackson of Brookhaven, Mississippi. He is the grandson of Mrs. Clara Louisa Jackson and the late Mr. Albert Columbus Jackson and Mrs. Patsy Ann Jackson and the late Mr. Donald Ray Jackson of Brookhaven, Mississippi.

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Music for the ceremony was provided by organist Dr. Rhonda Furr, soloist Mrs. Leigh Shipman, and trumpeter Mr. Jody Ilgenfritz.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a couture gown by Rivini. The ivory, French Chantilly lace and tulle gown featured a sheer-lace blouse with a high-scalloped neck, cap sleeves, and gentle sweetheart neckline. The gown’s corset-seamed bodice was accented by a crystal-embellished belt; and its scalloped-lace join line gave way to a frothy tulle skirt, adorned with lace appliqués and falling into a dramatic chapel-length train. To complement her gown, the bride wore her mother’s cathedral-length veil edged in Alencon lace. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of ivory peonies, gardenias, white ranunculus, white lilacs, and white hydrangeas, wrapped with her paternal grandmother’s lace handkerchief.

Serving the bride as maids of honor were Alexandra Nicole Gray and Whitney Elizabeth Rape of Houston, Texas. Bridesmaids were Kirby Olivia Ware Carlberg of Austin, Texas; and Catherine Baker Ellis, Evelyn May French, Lisa Ann Kollenberg, Emily Catherine Jeter Riggs, Brittany Sakowitz Kushner, and Marina Jewel Willis, all of Houston, Texas. The bridesmaids wore varying styles of slate-blue, matte-silk dresses by LulaKate and carried bouquets of peonies and camellias tied with slate-blue satin. Honor attendants were Aubrie Tabrizi Dolan and Jessica Ledger Womack of Houston, Texas. Serving as flower girls were Lilly Elizabeth Lucas and Lindsay Amelia Lucas, cousins of the bride, and Presley Mac Beassie, niece of the groom.

Serving the groom as best man was Jeffrey Alan White of Brookhaven, Mississippi. Groomsmen were Samuel Chase Cannon of Charlotte, North Carolina; William James Hodges of Fort Worth, Texas; Jacob Ian Kastan of Washington, D.C.; Nikhil Mallavarapu of Bangalore, India; James Kenneth McGraw of Jackson, Mississippi; Dr. Beau Stephen Murphey of Brandon, Mississippi; Timothy Patrick O’Toole of Richmond, Virginia; and Dr. John Samuel Rushing of Jackson, Mississippi. Serving as ring bearer was the bride’s cousin, Richard Pryor Lucas II. Serving as ushers were Jeffrey Daniel Beitler of Houston, Texas; Dr. Cole Timmons Hodges of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Graham Boynton Purcell of St. Louis, Missouri; Christopher James Riklin of London, England; Alfred Leland Taylor of Nashville, Tennessee; and Alexander Lucas Weaver, brother of the bride, of Houston, Texas.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at River Oaks Country Club, bringing the couple’s dream wedding of old Southern charm and hospitality to life for these two Ole Miss graduates. The ball and dining rooms were decorated to double as the interior of an old Southern mansion filled with lounge furniture and dramatic white floral arrangements of peonies, roses, hydrangea, and camellia in French urns atop pedestals with dark green foliage garlands. Over the dance floor, eight large gold lanterns were suspended from green garlands. With a nod to the groom’s native Mississippi and the couple’s Ole Miss ties, Southern and Comfort food stations were placed alongside traditional roast beef and seafood stations. The five-tier white

wedding cake with vanilla crème filling was stunning and delicious with cascading ivory peonies and greenery.

The groom’s cake was a chocolate fondant Ole Miss golf-bag cake emphasizing his love for golf and his alma mater.

Guests danced the night away with music by Memphis Train Revue.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a New Orleans Jazz cocktail reception in the courtyard and a rehearsal dinner in the ballroom at Brennan’s of Houston and a reception for out-of-town guests at the Houston Post Oak Hilton.

The bride and the bridal party were honored at a luncheon, hosted by the bride’s paternal grandmother, her two aunts, and a godmother, on Friday at River Oaks Country Club. On the day of the wedding, out-oftown guests were treated to a Mexican Fiesta Brunch, hosted by Houston friends, at the Bayou Club.

Following a honeymoon to Paris and the south of France, the couple resides in Houston, Texas.

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JANUARY Louisiana Up & Coming!

BATON ROUGE Throughout January www.visitbatonrouge.org January 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 The Louisiana Marathon Louisiana State Capitol 8 am www.thelouisianamarathon.com ST. FRANCISVILLE Throughout January www.stfrancisville.us/calendar/ VIDALIA

January 21 Concordia Parish Library presents The Malpass Brothers Vidalia Convention and Conference Center 7 pm www.cityofvidalia.com January 28 Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner Vidalia Convention and Conference Center (318)336-8223

JANUARY Mississippi Up & Coming!

BROOKHAVEN January 4 Swearing in Ceremony Lincoln County Courthouse Circuit Courtroom Reception to Follow 2 pm

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Mississippi Up & Coming! JANUARY JACKSON Throughout January www.visitjackson.com Music Concerts Duling Hall www.dulinghall.com January 29 Jackson Heart Ball Country Club of Jackson 6 – 10 pm www.heart.org MCCOMB January 14 Chamber of Commerce Banquet 6:30 – 8 pm www.pikeinfo.com January 28 6KXIÁH WR WKH &KHIV McComb Mill 6 – 9 pm / $100 (601)684-4678 NATCHEZ Throughout January Live Music & Events www.visitnatchez.org/full-event-calendar/ January 9 The Possibilities Tour Downtown Natchez 2 – 5 pm www.natchezinc.com January 9 Second Saturday Downtown Natchez 6 – 8 pm January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon & Parade Natchez Convention Center All day January 28 – 31 Big River Natchez Little Theatre Times vary (601)442-2233

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JANUARY Mississippi Up & Coming!

VICKSBURG Throughout January Live Music & Events www.visitvicksburg.com/events/ January 10 Mozart by Candlelight Church of the Holy Trinity 7 pm www.holytrinityvicksburg.org January 16 Chill in the Hills Run Guaranty Bank 8 am (601)636-5703

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2016 Bridal Shows Baton Rouge

Monroe

New Orleans

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January 24 Baton Rouge Bridal Show Baton Rouge River Center 1 – 4 pm / $15 www.n-joyeventsbr.com

February 21 Bridal Beginnings West Monroe Civic Center 12:30 – 4:30 pm (318)362-0303

January 14 New Orleans Bride Magazine Bridal Show Hyatt Regency 6 – 9 pm / $20 www.myneworleans.com

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January 24 Premier Bridal Show of the Gulf Coast Mississippi Coast Coliseum 1 – 4:30 pm (601)957-1050

January 10 Premier Bridal Show Jackson Convention Center 1 – 5 pm (601)957-1050

January 31 Southwest Bridal Expo McComb Mill 1 – 4 pm / $10 (601)551-7323

January 31 Premier Bridal Show of North Mississippi Bancorp South Conference Center 1 – 4 pm (601)957-1050

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www.mrgpa.com www.cityofmobile.org www.mobilecarnivalmuseum.com

January 30 – 31 16th Annual Mardi Gras Festival Downtown Magnolia Sat. 9 am – Dark / 10 am Parade Sun 10 am – 5 pm

LOUISIANA ALEXANDRIA www.alexmaardigras.com

BATON ROUGE www.baton-rouge.com/MardiGras

CENTRAL & NORTH LOUISIANA www.louisianatravel.com

MONROE www.kreweofjanusonline.com

New Orleans www.mrdigrasneworleans.com

VIDALIA February 6 Mardi Gras Parade Downtown Vidalia 3 pm

NATCHEZ January 29 Krewe of Indians Parade Downtown Natchez 6 pm January 16 Krewe of Phoenix Call Out Ball City Auditorium 8 pm February 5 Krewe of Phoenix Parade Downtown Natchez 5 pm February 6 Krewe of Phoenix Grand Ball Natchez Convention Center 8 pm

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