Bluffs & Bayous January 2017

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hen planning a wedding, traditions abound for the bride RU JURRP WR FRQVLGHU ZKHQ ÀQDOL]LQJ GHWDLOV IRU WKH ELJ day. Will the vows be traditional or individually composed? Will guests be asked to pick a side to be seated on or have a seat on either? What will be your old and your new? How about something borrowed and something blue? One tradition that stands out to me in the wedding revelry is the penny placed in the bride’s shoe. I did a little research and found WKDW WKH WUDGLWLRQ ZDV SRSXODUL]HG E\ WKH FHQWXULHV ROG QXSWLDO O\ULF “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe.” In Great Britain, a bride’s father places the coin in his daughter’s right shoe to wish her good fortune and happiness in her marriage before walking her down the aisle. Also in Mother England, wedding guests place a silver coin in the corks popped from the bottles of bubbly and give these to the bride and groom as a keepsake. Other countries have traditions as well. In Poland, wedding guests throw a “confetti” of coins at the happily wedded couple. In Spain, the groom gives a coin to his bride during the ceremony as a symbol of forever; this coin is passed down from generation to generation. Whether placing a memorable coin in your shoe on your wedding day brings you the best of luck or not, why monkey with tradition on your big day? Enjoy a new year of weddings, celebrations, and traditions along and beyond the Mississippi.

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JANUARY 2017

F AV O R I T E S

Engagements

Henderson & Middleton Engagement................................................................................ 30 Myers & Oswalt Engagement .............................................................................................. 32

Weddings

Boyce & Rinehart Wedding pages 46 - 47

Adams & White Wedding ............................................................................................... 36-37 Aubic & Zentner Wedding ............................................................................................. 38-39 Blackmon & Williams Wedding ..................................................................................... 42-43 Blount & Ellard Wedding .............................................................................................. 44-45 Boyce & Rinehart Wedding ........................................................................................... 46-47 Brenner & Donohue Wedding ....................................................................................... 48-49 Cushing & Seal Wedding ............................................................................................... 50-51 Drake & McIntyre Wedding ........................................................................................... 52-53 Eckman & Brown Wedding ........................................................................................... 54-55 Farmer & Lawrence Wedding ........................................................................................ 56-57 Gibson & Luba Wedding................................................................................................ 58-59 Hawkins & Aucoin Wedding .......................................................................................... 60-61 Huff & Carter Wedding ................................................................................................. 62-63 Jones & Cavin Wedding ................................................................................................. 64-65 Lee & Adams Wedding ................................................................................................... 66-67 McCalip & Byrd Wedding .............................................................................................. 68-69 Sicks & Ricceri Wedding ............................................................................................... 70-71 Stamps & Dale Wedding ................................................................................................ 72-73 Sumrall & Muntean Wedding ........................................................................................ 74-75

Events Louisiana Up & Coming! .................................................................................................... 76 Mississippi Up & Coming!.............................................................................................. 77-81

G’s Fare Celebrating the Happy Couple .......................................................................................15-17

Budgeting the Big Day pages 12 - 13

I Do’s Budgeting the Big Day .................................................................................................. 12-13

The Social Scene Shuffle to the Chefs Planning Meeting ............................................................................. 18 Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce Gala.................................................. 19-22 Oktoberfest .................................................................................................................... 23-25 50th Birthday for Shirley .............................................................................................. 26-29

ON THE COVER Married at The Hideaway at Reed’s Estate on the outskirts of Brookhaven, Mississippi, Shelby and Cameron Lawrence enjoy a moment together on their wedding day. Photography by Amy Rhoads. Artistic design by T.G. McCary

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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 Tim McCary

Van O’Gwin

Cheryl Rinehart

Lisa Adams Whittington SALES STAFF

Jennie Guido

Cheryl Rinehart Donna Sessions CONTRIBUTORS

Becky Junkin

Abagail McCary Washington Jennifer J. Whittier

Van O’Gwin

Cheryl Rinehart

Jennie Guido

Jean Biglane

Jan Ratcliff

Anita Schilling

Tim McCary

Lisa Adams Whittington

Donna Sessions

Jennifer J. Whittier

Abagail McCary Washington

Becky Junkin

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Budgeting the Big Day Hello all! I hope your holiday season was splendid and that you are looking forward to this exciting New Year! 3ODQQLQJ D ZHGGLQJ DQG SULRULWL]LQJ \RXU EXGJHW" &KHFN RXW P\ tidbits below on areas to save and splurge. Feeling like you have yet WR FRYHU DOO WKH ÀQDO GHWDLOV" , HQG WKH VHJPHQW ZLWK D IHZ UHPLQGers of those things that are sometimes overlooked. SPLURGE: Music is the heart of the reception. It keeps the beat going and your guests grooving. Depending on the setting, anything from a VWULQJ TXDUWHW WR D IXOO 1HZ 2UOHDQV MD]] EDQG RU D '- WKDW EULQJV WKH party together can all be perfect options—as long as a professional is hired and not a cousin with an iPod and some speakers! Let the cousin enjoy the reception and know your music splurge was well worth it. Page 12 { January 2017 { Bluffs & Bayous

If music is the heart, then food is the soul. Reception = Eat. Drink. Be Married. People love to eat, especially in the South, y’all. Good food speaks to our soul. We seek it in travel, at home, the holidays, and where else—the wedding reception. If your cuisine makes our taste buds sing, you’ll go down in history! People remember good food. As for videographers, there is nothing like seeing your big day played back to you in real life. The movement captures something magical. Seeing your wedding day take place before your eyes is truly worth the splurge. SAVE: Don’t get me wrong: I adore favors. Homemade, custom designs, or over the top, you name it; I love it! But if you are looking for areas to cut back, favors are your opportunity. For 150 guests with each favor being approximately $5, that saves you $750.

You can have a full bar with not the topshelf spirits. This is merely one way to cut back on expense. Go for something midrange, and watch that bar bill drop. Your guests are there to celebrate you. If topshelf is a must, by all means! Another item that you can get away without having is the programs, especially if yours is an outdoor wedding. If you are having a formal church wedding where your guests participate, print the programs. Otherwise, they are a beautiful expense that gets tossed.

knowing all those small details have been taken care of. (Prior to your big day, be sure to delegate someone to retrieve these items after everything winds down.) Your getaway car often is the last thing on your mind when planning your wedding, but it certainly is crucial. Be sure to have the details of your departure planned in advance. This element of your wedding can be a splurge or save! Splurge by renting a gorgeous vintage Rolls Royce or a sleek limo. Save by having a family friend or relative provide your ride! After an evening full of dancing and enjoying your reception, the

last thing you want to worry with is how you make it to your honeymoon. It has been a true delight getting to share these few tips with you. Whether you are the one planning a wedding or just a lover of weddings, I hope you enjoy this muchanticipated wedding edition of Bluffs & Bayous <RX FDQ ÀQG PH UHDGLQJ LW FRYHU to cover. Abagail is a Natchez native and graduate of Trinity Episcopal High School and Louisiana Tech University. She has returned home, with her husband Phillip, and started her wedding planning business, à deux events.

THE FORGOTTEN DETAILS: Who is cutting the cake? You can always ask your caterer (if he or she offers this service), your wedding planner, or a family member or friend. People want that cake! Believe me. When it comes to getting those pieces sliced and plated, you want WR NHHS WKH Ă RZ JRLQJ 'RQ¡W IRUJHW WKH groom’s cake either! I always love to add a couple of slices of cake to the couple’s getaway bag or to-go box from the caterer (This may be another favor to request!). Make a list of items you would like to save from the wedding and reception. Items may include the cork from the champagne bottle, the top tier of your cake, your EULGDO ERXTXHW WR EH GULHG RU D IHZ Ă RZHUV from a centerpiece to be pressed. Preparing this list in advance allows you to be worry free and able to enjoy the evening while Bluffs & Bayous { January 2017 { Page 13

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white checkered tablecloths, white plates, and candles in wine bottles surrounded by ivy. A good red wine in carafes on each table ZRXOG Ă€QLVK RII WKH GpFRU $ FRFNWDLO EXIIHW GRHV QRW KDYH WR EH GUHVV\ 6HUYH D FUDZĂ€VK or chicken casserole, buttered sour cream PXIĂ€QV IUHVK VWUDZEHUU\ DQG VSLQDFK VDODG with a choice of pick-up desserts, such as brownies, lemon squares, or cookies. All of the above have been featured in past Bluffs & Bayous. This year, I am featuring several pick-up foods that you can SDVV GXULQJ WKH SDUW\ -XVW UHPHPEHU GRQ¡W stress; have fun! Enjoy your party!

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Brie and Hot-pepper Jelly Phyllo Bites

PROSCIUTTO AND CHEESE PHYLLO BITES 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 6 slices prosciutto Pre-packaged phyllo cups 1 5.2-ounce package garlic and herb boursin cheese Fry the prosciutto, and mix in the cheese and green onions. Spoon mixture into baked phyllo cups, and top with more green onion. Refrigerate before serving.

FETA AND OLIVE PHYLLO BITES 1 package feta cheese Fresh oregano, chopped Kalamata olives, chopped Pre-packaged phyllo cups Whip crumbled feta in a blender or food processer until creamy. Top with chopped kalamata olives and fresh oregano. Bake at 350 degrees until warmed through (about ten minutes). The beauty of this is you can do as much as you want of cheese and olives.

This recipe must have made the rounds as I had several people tell me about it. Sue Purvis brought me the recipe. You use as much cheese as you like. There is really no measurement of the ingredients; and from what they all told me, it is impossible to mess it up.

PEPPER JELLY AND CHEESE 1 package cheese, grated (Grating your own works better.) Mayonnaise Green onions, chopped

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Mix cheese with enough mayonnaise to stick together when you press it onto your serving plate. Mix in the pecans and chopped green onions. Top with the FKRSSHG SHFDQV DQG VHUYH ZLWK 5LW] FUDFNHUV DQG WKH KRW SHSSHU MHOO\ Sue Purvis has served this for years and has yet to meet a guest who did not love it. She originally found the recipe on www.cookierookie.com and www.delish.com. The packages of premade, frozen mini-phyllo cups are perfect for a quick, easy pick up. The possibilities are endless. A variety of these on a platter would be pretty and quick bites for \RXU JXHVWV , KDYH EDNHG WKH SK\OOR FXSV DQG ÀOOHG with my favorite chicken salad or shrimp salad. My GDXJKWHU KDV ÀOOHG WKHP ZLWK OHPRQ FXUG DQG D GDE of whip cream on top (or you could use any homePDGH RU FDQQHG SLH ÀOOLQJ 6XH 3XUYLV VHUYHV WKHVH with brie and hot pepper jelly.

BRIE AND HOT-PEPPER JELLY PHYLLO BITES 3 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed Red pepper jelly Pre-packaged phyllo cups Cut the cheese into 30 pieces. Spoon a rounded 1/4 teaspoon of the jelly into each shell and top with cheese. Bake for 5 or 6 minutes or until the cheese is melted in a 350-degree oven.

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Kay Jinkins gave me the following two recipes. They are both easy but look and taste like you have gone to a lot of trouble.

KAHLUA DIP 1/2 cup Kahlua [LHZWVVU PUZ[HU[ JVɈLL NYHU\SLZ 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice Graham crackers or ginger snaps 1 8-ounce package light cream cheese, softened :[PY [VNL[OLY JVɈLL NYHU\SLZ HUK SLTVU Q\PJL \U[PS [OL JVɈLL KPZZVS]LZ )LH[ JVɈLL TP_[\YL JYLHT JOLLZL 2HOS\H HUK Z\NHY VU TLKP\T ZWLLK ^P[O LSLJ[YPJ mixer until smooth. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Put in a pretty bowl and serve with graham crackers or ginger snaps.

CHEESE WEDDING BELLS 1/2 teaspoon dill weed 1 8-ounce package cream cheese 1 1/4 cups whole, blanched, or slivered 1/2 cup mayonnaise almonds 5 slices bacon, fried and crumbled Favorite crackers 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped 1/8 teaspoon pepper Let cream cheese soften. Add mayonnaise and mix well. Add bacon, onion, pepper, and dill weed; and mix well and chill overnight. Spread almonds in a single layer on cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring often. Form cheese mixture into the shape of two wedding bells. Carefully place white sliced HSTVUKZ V]LYSHWWPUN \U[PS [OL ILSSZ HYL JVTWSL[LS` JV]LYLK ;PL H IV^ ^P[O ÅV^LYZ and place at the top of the bells, and serve with your favorite cracker.

Sue Purvis shared this recipe for a pickup treat at a Mexican-themed party.

FRANCIS’ CHILI ROLL UPS 5-7 8-inch tortillas 12 ounces cream cheese (creamed) 3 tablespoons green chilies, chopped 3 tablespoons black olives, chopped 3 tablespoons pecans or walnuts, chopped 4-5 tablespoons green onions, chopped Garlic powder to taste Mix together the creamed cream cheese HUK UL_[ Ä]L PUNYLKPLU[Z :WYLHK VU [VY[Pllas and roll up. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill. Slice into pinwheels and serve.

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CHUTNEY CHEESE BALL My daughter Jordan made these at Thanksgiving, and they were devoured. To say they DUH GHOLFLRXV LV D GHĂ€QLWH XQGHUVWDWHPHQW 7KH\ DUH ZRUWK WKH OLWWOH ELW RI WURXEOH WKDW WKH\ might be. She found it at www.rockrecipes.com

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE CUPCAKES For the crust: 3/4 cup chocolate cookie crumbs 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar

1 egg 1/3 cup whipping cream For the chocolate whipped cream: 1 cup whipping cream (Reserve 2 tablespoons to help melt the chocolate.) 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips 1 rounded teaspoon powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cheesecake batter: 1 8-ounce package cream cheese 1/3 cup sugar 4 rounded tablespoons cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 7YLOLH[ V]LU [V KLNYLLZ 7SHJL WHWLY SPULYZ PU H TPUP T\ɉU [PU ;V WYLWHYL the cookie crumb crust, mix together the cookie crumbs, butter, and sugar. Divide L]LUS` HTVUN [OL WHWLY SPULK T\ɉU J\WZ HUK WYLZZ [OL JY\TIZ ÄYTS` PU[V [OL IV[tom of each. To prepare the cheesecake batter, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the egg. Finally, blend in the whipped cream until smooth. Di]PKL [OL JOLLZLJHRL ÄSSPUN LX\HSS` HTVUN [OL T\ɉU J\WZ HUK IHRL MVY TPU\[LZ VY \U[PS the cheesecakes have set and do not jiggle when you give the pan a slight shake. Remove from the oven and cool completely. To prepare the chocolate whipped cream, place the chocolate chips and the reserved whipping cream in a heat-safe measuring cup and microwave for a few seconds at a time, stirring the mixture each time until the melted chocolate mixture is smooth. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate. You need the temperature to be as close to the melting point as possible without getting any hotter. Let it cool to slightly lukewarm before proceeding to whip the cream. Whip the remainder of the whipping cream, the powdered sugar, and ]HUPSSH L_[YHJ[ [V ÄYT WLHRZ Fold in the melted chocolate by hand into the whipped cream. Be as gentle as you JHU ZV HZ UV[ [V KLÅH[L [OL JYLHT :WVVU VY WPWL [OL JOVJVSH[L ^OPWWLK JYLHT VU[V [OL cooled mini cheesecakes. If you are piping the chocolate whipped cream, it is best to chill P[ PU [OL MYPKNL MVY H OHSM OV\Y VY ZV ÄYZ[ [V NL[ IL[[LY KLÄUP[PVU PU [OL WPWPUN Z^PYSZ .HYUPZO with a drizzle of melted chocolate if you like before serving.

For the cheese ball: 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, minced 5 teaspoons white wine Crackers of choice For the chutney: 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped 1 jar mango chutney Mix the cheese ball ingredients together, and roll into a ball. Make a depression in the top of the ball (this will hold the chutney, green onion, and bacon). Refrigerate overnight. Pour the mango chutney into the chilled depression, sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top, and then top with the sliced green onions. Serve with crackers.

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THE social SCENE MCCOMB, MS

Shuffle to the Chefs Planning Meeting lanning Shuffle to the Chefs to benefit St. Andrew’s Mission in McComb, Mississippi, is chairman Catherine Sanders with the help of her committee and corporate sponsors, C-Spire and First Bank. This year’s event will be held at the McComb Mill on Thursday, January 26, 2016, and will feature several professional and local chefs with beverage pairings, an auction, and live music.

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Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce Gala n Tuesday, November 1, 2016, 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, Dr. Ruth Nichols and Curtis Moroney, along with Businesses of the Year, Darby’s and Paradise Enterprises.

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22 Renee Davis, Claire Kenda, and Haley Whittington 23 Drew David with Katie and Bubba McCabe 24 Sue Pate, Debbie Hudson, and Stuart Heflin 25 Jordan, Rosie, and Ronnie Nettles 26 Julie Johnson, Stacey Heflin, and Amber Rayborn

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27 Johnny Junkin with Susan and John Hudson 28 Dr. Ruth Nichols with Tate and Abby Hobdy 29 Mike Ellard, Holly Sandifer, and Bill Byrne 30 Claire Kenda, Caitlin Goodman, and Haley Whittington 31 Jack Stephens, Sue Stedman, Aimee Guido, Dr. Ruth Nichols, and Heather Malone 32 Frances Cothren, Holly Sandifer, Agnes Holloway, and Tim Sessions 33 Janee’ McKinney and Gwen Massey with Sim and Betsy Mosby 34 Andrew, Curtis, Charlie, and Chas Moroney

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Oktoberfest ktoberfest was celebrated at Woodleigh in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Brats and brews were, of course, the main fare, and a fine time was enjoyed by all on a clear cool evening. Photography by Bill Perkins

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14 Pat Lowery and Don Perkins 15 Anna Giust, Bill Perkins, and Rhonda Rayborn 16 Anna Giust with Kevin and Robin Laird 17 Anna Giust, Suzannah McGowan, and Jim Bonner 18 Suzannah McGowan, Sherrill Wallace, and Sandra Hall

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COMING UP IN 2017

Bluffs & Bayous FEBRUARY Traditions & Trends From Valentine’s Day to Mardi Gras —Romance and Regal Celebrations

MARCH Down Home Down South Spotlighting Southerners and their Contributions to Home and Community.

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APRIL Spring Flings Enjoy Nature at Her Best and Have a Blooming Good Time!

MAY 0XVLF 0DJQLÀTXH The 27th Annual Natchez Festival of Music!

JUNE A Healthier You 22

Medical and health matters for our readers and their families

JULY Sights Around the South Intriguing places and enriching events

AUGUST Saluting Community Mentors Individuals impacting their communities

SEPTEMBER Hunting, Fishing, Football & More Our favorite fall pastimes in the great outdoors

OCTOBER Fall Festivities Festivals and celebrations that fuel our energies and our economies!

NOVEMBER Cultural Cuisine )URP ÀQH GLQLQJ WR KRPH FRRNLQJ southern fare is sacred!

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50th Birthday for Shirley

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n October 29, 2016, family and friends gathered to surprise Whest Shirley with a party to celebrate his fiftieth birthday. Hosted at The Gables in Vidalia, Louisiana, guests enjoyed a Halloween-themed gathering while showering the guest of honor with birthday wishes.

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26 Frank and Sarah Cotton with Whest Shirley 27 Whest Shirley with Kavin and Leslie Rhinehart 28 Andy & Deanie Partridge, Whest Shirley, and Joe Partridge

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Hendersonjmiddleton engagement March 4, 2017 • jackson, Mississippi Photograph by Sandra Ellard r. and Mrs. David Cook Henderson of Carthage, Mississippi, announce the engagement of their daughter, Hailey Christine, to William Alexander Middleton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas William Middleton of Natchez, Mississippi. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Leake Academy in Carthage and a graduate of the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. She received her Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from Jackson State University and is employed as a Pediatric Speech Pathologist at Blair Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Randle of Amory, Mississippi, Mrs. Bobbye Henderson, and the late Ray Henderson of Carthage, Mississippi. The groom-to-be is a graduate of Cathedral School in Natchez and a graduate of Mississippi State University. He is employed with the Mississippi Department of Transportation as a Civil Engineer in the Research Division. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilson L. Alexander of Vidalia, Louisiana, and the late Mr. and Mrs. John W. “Jake” Middleton, Sr., of Natchez. The wedding will be at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Jackson with the reception immediately following at Old Capitol Inn. Formal invitations will be sent.

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MyersjOswalt engagement February 25, 2017 • Natchez, Mississippi Photograph by Cassie Condrey r. and Mrs. Macky Myers of Natchez, Mississippi, announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Caroline Myers, to Brady Colt Oswalt, son of Mr. William Oswalt of Transylvania, Louisiana, and Mrs. Regena McIntyre of Tallulah, Louisiana. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Cathedral High School in Natchez, Mississippi, and the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a degree in accounting and a minor in art. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Carolyn Eidt-Myers and the late Mr. Arthur Eidt of Natchez, and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Myers of Monticello, Louisiana. The groom-to-be is a graduate of Briarfield Academy in Lake Providence, Louisiana, and a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a degree in agribusiness. He is a self-employed farmer in Wilmot, Arkansas. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alberez, Sr., of Monticello, and Mr. and Mrs. Brady Oswalt of Lake Providence. The wedding will be held at 6:30 P.M. on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at St. Mary Basilica in Natchez, Mississippi. A reception at the Natchez Community Center will immediately follow the ceremony.

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Molly Elizabeth Adams& Jonathan Keith White June 11, 2016 j mccomb, mississippi j photography by Kelly Nevels

he sanctuary of First Baptist in McComb, Mississippi, was the setting for the nuptials uniting Molly Elizabeth Adams and Jonathan Keith White on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at six o’clock in the evening. Dr. Lavon Gray and Dr. Woody Rimes officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Scott Adams of McComb and the granddaughter of Mrs. James Ford Hogan of Hattiesburg, formerly of McComb, and the late James “Jimmy” Ford Hogan, and of Mr. and Mrs. Venton Ray Adams of Summit, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Alan White of Summit, the grandson of Mrs. Hollis Howard White of Brookhaven, Mississippi, and the late Mr. Hollis Howard White, and of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward Franklin of Brookhaven and the late Mr. Marvin Hickman.

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Given in marriage by her parents and escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore an Ivory Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner fit-and-flare gown with a sweetheart bodice, lace cap sleeves, and a lace-illusion back. The gown was adorned with crystal beading, embroidered appliqués, a scalloped hemline with a sheer cathedral-length train, and an ivory cathedrallength veil. She also wore a pearl bracelet given to her by her parents on the eve of the wedding. She carried a classically shaped bouquet of white and blush roses, white ranunculus, and pale pink antique English garden roses. The roses and ranunculus were arranged petal to petal eliminating the need for any greenery. Tucked into the Bride’s bouquet was her father’s monogrammed handkerchief. Attending the bride as her matron of honor was Angela Gill of Osyka, Mississippi. Bridesmaids were Kristen Adams of Hattiesburg, sister-in-law of the bride; Lauren Brumfield of Hammond, Louisiana; Lizzie Catchot of Gulfport, Mississippi; Haley Mayo of Richton, Mississippi; Charly Ott of McComb; Chelsea Simmons of Kentwood, Louisiana; Shelby Wallace of Madison, Mississippi; and Allison White and Holli White, both of Summit, sisters of the groom. The bridesmaids wore blush-colored, full-length, high-neckline, key-hole-backed chiffon dresses, complemented with pearl earrings given to them by the bride. Their bouquets were smaller versions of the bride’s with the same flowers in a soft palette of colors. Program attendants were Mary Linda Remley of McComb and Anna Prestridge of Starkville, Mississippi. Brooklyn Bass of McComb served as the bride’s proxy during the rehearsal. Keith White, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Kyle Adams of Hattiesburg, brother of the bride; Jeffrey White of Brookhaven, brother of the groom; Daniel Lofton of Brandon, Mississippi; Jeremy James, Paxton King, Taylor Newman, Nick Smith, Patrick Wallace, and Hunter Wilson, all of Brookhaven. The groom and the groomsmen wore Vera Wang tuxedos in charcoal accented with a single antique rose boutonnière. An antique urn in the church vestibule held a large garden bouquet created with bells of Ireland, French hydrangeas, garden roses, and a mixture of fern and eucalyptus greenery. Gracing the church’s large exterior doors were four boxwood wreaths tied with pale blush silk ribbons. The sanctuary of the church was decorated with a sacred theme using one large wooden cross on which cascading flowers and ivy were placed. The cross was elevated behind the bride and groom. Ferns and greenery completed the simple and sacred setting. Another element of the sacred service included a lace-covered, antique table as the setting for the couple’s communion. Atop the table were antique silver goblets and an antique bowl left to the bride’s mother by her beloved namesake.

Pianist Shane Adams of McComb, cousin of the bride, played a selection of ceremonial music, and the vocalist was Erin Alford of McComb. Mandie Carney directed both the rehearsal and the ceremony. Capturing the evening’s memories was Kelly Nevels of Kelly Nevels Photography in McComb along with videographer Steve Craven of Clinton, Mississippi. Michael Guttuso of McComb designed the flowers and decorations for the wedding and the reception. Hosted by the bride’s parents, the wedding reception was held at Fernwood Country Club. The bride and groom drove to the reception in a 1968 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang. Large parlor palms in antique garden urns stood sentinel at the entrance to the club where companion boxwood wreaths, matching those at the church, graced the double doors through which guests entered the reception. Large bouquets of flowers and French hydrangeas accented the reception hall; and each table held a tall floral arrangement of French hydrangeas, bells of Ireland, and mixed garden and antique roses, gathered in a glass cylinder and surrounded by votives, creating a romantic ambience for the

event. The club’s chef, Angela Ross, satisfying everyone’s taste, presented a beautiful array of foods. Bottoms Up Band from Louisiana entertained the guests. Estelle Schillings of Magnolia, Mississippi, prepared the bride’s white, five-tier cake filled with Bavarian cream cheese. The layers were covered with ivory icing, edged with pearls, and monogrammed with a large W. It was decorated with fresh flowers and roses. The groom’s red velvet cake in the shape of a Yeti Cooler was prepared by Rose Atwater of Meadville, Mississippi. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents honored the couple with a rehearsal dinner at their home in Summit. The buffetstyle dinner was prepared by Chef Ken Dixon of Mitchell’s in Brookhaven. Wendy Putt of Fresh Cut in Flowood, Mississippi, provided the decorations and floral arrangements. Charlie Roberts One Man Band & DJ Show of Florida was the DJ for the evening. After a week-long honeymoon to Barbados, the couple is at home in Summit where the bride is self-employed at Malibu Salon as a hair stylist and the groom is a sales manager at Keith White Ford Lincoln McComb.

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Mary Elizabeth Aubic& Martin McHenry Zentner april 2, 2016 j Natchez, Mississippi j photography by Haley Bale

ary Elizabeth Aubic and Martin McHenry Zentner were united in marriage April 2, 2016, at St. Mary Basilica in Natchez, Mississippi, with Father David O’Connor presiding. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Aubic and the granddaughter of Betty Tipton Smith, all of Natchez. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Zentner and the grandson of Mrs. Thomas Glenn Zentner, all of Monroe, Louisiana. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an antique ivory mermaid-sheath style gown from Yvonne LaFleur’s of New Orleans. The gown’s V-front and back of French Alencon lace over a charmeuse lining was delicately hand beaded and pearled with a satin sash and a self-bustled Tiffany train. Her garter was hand made by her maternal grandmother using lace from her paternal grandmother’s bridal veil. The bride’s attendants included friends from preschool Mattie Brown and Kari Guido, sister-in-law Kacy Aubic, sister of the groom Coco Zentner, and friends from high school and college Emily Atkins, Sarah Calhoun, Mattie Geoghegan, Micki Hagler, Katie Gibson, and Brittany Laird. The wedding party spent the day at Stanton Hall in The Queens Room, beginning with breakfast hosted by the bridesmaids and followed by a lunch brought in by friends of the bride’s aunt. The groom arrived mid-afternoon for a “first look,” and groomsmen and family members came for pictures. The wedding party rode the Natchez Trolley from Stanton Hall to the basilica for the ceremony and then back to Stanton Hall for the reception. The groom was attended by his best man and brother, Thomas Zentner III. Other groomsmen were Jack Aubic, Mac Ledbetter, Harrison Banks, Morgan Herterich, Brian Power, Will Mestayer, Robert Moore, Ryan Harter, Eric Gardner, Shelton Davis, and Ben Mintz. Ushers were Andrew Eagan, Grady Wyly, Tyler Osteen, David Lucius, and Bobby Shuey. Providing floral design and event coordination for the wedding and reception were long-time family friends Pam Harriss and Cheryl Rinehart. Stanton Hall was the setting for the reception with both the home and the Carriage House open for guests. NOLA Dukes Band furnished dance music, and good friends Gladys Ernst and Pam Middleton brought sweets for the groom’s table. The day-long celebration ended as the couple departed amidst a shower of wedding bubbles and wishes for a long, happy life together. After a honeymoon in Riviera Maya, Mary Beth and Martin are at home in New Orleans.

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brittany logan blackmon& cade allen williams april 16, 2016 j Natchez, Mississippi j photography by Tara Marie Photography

rittany Logan Blackmon and Cade Allen Williams were united in marriage on April 16, 2016, in Natchez, Mississippi. The couple’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Blackmon of Waterproof, Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams of Jonesville, Louisiana. The wedding ceremony was held at The Hotel Vue and was officiated by Reverend Aaron Jolly with music provided by Cary and Deanie Collier. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Vows were exchanged under a pergola, which was handmade by the bride’s father and friend Cary Collier. The pergola was draped with white organza that was tied back with burlap, hydrangeas, pink roses, and white peonies. The couple’s initials were hung with burlap and served as a backdrop on the pergola. Providing light for the ceremony were three white chandeliers along with two white lanterns atop tree stumps on either side of the pergola. The bride wore an alllace Mikaella bridal gown with a removable lace ribbon at the waist. She wore a belt with crystals for the ceremony and wore the ribbon belt for the reception. The sleeveless gown featured an illusion lace bateau neckline with a deep-V back and finished with a sweep train. Lauren Hall of Ferriday, Louisiana, served as maid of honor. Linsey Holloway of Jonesville served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kelsea Pounds of Natchez and Hanah Cloessner of Jonesville. They wore floor-length dresses of a fruit punch color, and they carried bouquets of white hydrangeas and baby’s breath accented with fruit punch ribbon. The hairstylist was Karianna Weatherly of Vidalia, Louisiana; and the make-up artist was Haley Clark of Vidalia.

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Flower girls were the groom’s nieces, Chloe and Sadie Williams of Jonesville. The groom’s nephew Beaux Williams of Jonesville served as the ring bearer and was pulled in a Radio Flyer red wagon by his mother. Landon Williams, brother of the groom, of Jonesville served as best man. Groomsmen were Riley and Tate Williams of Jonesville, brothers of the groom, and Jacob Holloway of Harrisonburg, Louisiana. Ushers were Kyle Blackmon of Waterproof, brother of the bride; Hayden Patt of Ferriday, cousin of the bride; Jake Rutledge of Jonesville, cousin of the groom; and William Saul of Texas, cousin of the groom. Following the ceremony, pictures were taken of the wedding party and families of the bride and groom. All of the bridal, engagement, and wedding portraits were by Tara Marie Photography of St. Francisville, Louisiana. The wedding guests traveled across the river to The Gables in Vidalia for the reception. Guests were greeted with a variety of food that was catered by Lakeside Catering of Monterey, Louisiana. Each table held glowing candle lanterns and crystal jars and featured wooden boxes made by the bride’s father and friend Cary Collier. The boxes held fresh greenery, hydrangeas, and pink roses. Aglow on the bride’s and guests’ tables were over 144 candles from Candles by Lola of Ferriday that is owned by bride’s mother and grandmother. In the center of the reception hall the bride’s four-tiered wedding cake,

accented with fresh pink roses in various shades, rested on a wire spool surrounded by the bridesmaids’ bouquets. Florist for the occasion was Catherine Posey, a family friend of Pensacola, Florida; and Deanie Collier of Baskin, Louisiana, was the wedding coordinator. A memory table held photographs of the couple’s late family members. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed music and dancing provided by DJ Pat Williams. Toward the end of the reception, family and friends formed a parade of sparklers and hailed the newlyweds as they departed the reception. The couple honeymooned in Winterpark, Colorado. The bride is employed by Miss Lou Family Dentistry of Natchez; and the groom is employed by Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital of Alexandria, Louisiana, as a registered respiratory therapist.

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april 16, 2016 j natchez, mississippi j photography by Whitney Marie Photography and Lisa Whittington shlee Nicole Blount and Andrew Michael Ellard were married on April 16, 2016, at 5:30 in the evening at the Ellard family home in Natchez, Mississippi. Long-time friend of the Groom’s family, Judge Walter J. Brown, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Blount of Blackshear, Georgia, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dial and Mr. and J. B. Blount. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bruce Ellard of Natchez, Mississippi, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ellard of Natchez and of Mrs. Opal Ramshur Vines and the late Reese R. Vines, also of Natchez. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a flowing, fitted, backless gown with tiny seed pearls and a soft, flowing train. The bouquet of multi-colored peonies was wrapped by a handkerchief made from the wedding lace of her mother-inlaw’s bridal gown.

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Attending the bride as her matron of honor was her sister Mrs. Stephanie Boyd. Bridesmaids were Courtney Fletcher of Sunrise, Florida; Courtney Dowling of Waycross, Georgia; Elizabeth Lynn Scherer of New Orleans, Louisiana; Emily Wilkinson of Millbrook, Alabama; and Amy Catherine (Kate) Ellard and Martha (Marty) Ann Ellard, sisters of the groom, from Natchez. The attendants wore gowns of flesh-colored chiffon and carried bouquets of peach, ivory, white, and off-white peonies. Anniston Dial of Waycross, Georgia, was the flower girl. Michael Bruce Ellard, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Michael Kisler of Houston, Texas; Parker Payne of Pensacola, Florida; Heath Hansel of Charleston, South Carolina; Brandon Jones of Jackson, Mississippi; Ryan Zelenka of Pascagoula, Mississippi; and Josh Stanley of Ruston, Louisiana. Ring bearer was Evan Tyler Walker, son of Caleb Walker, of Natchez. The Ellard home was the setting for the ceremony and the reception. Drew David provided the music for the ceremony with Will Carter assisting. The Tip Tops furnished the reception music; and Toast Event Planning catered the reception fare, featuring shrimp and grits, a carving station, and goat cheese and spinach stuffed chicken. The bride’s cake and the groom’s strawberry cake were made by Edna Welch. The day before the wedding, the groom’s aunts, Teli Walker and Debbie Ball, honored the bride with a brunch at Stanton Hall. The Groom was honored with a luncheon of burgers and brews, given by close friends Cheryl and Mike Rinehart, at The Camp Restaurant in Natchez Under the Hill.

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Sally milton boyce& clifford palmer rinehart may 21, 2016 j orange beach, alabama j photography by Christian Oth Studio

ally Milton Boyce of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Clifford Palmer Rinehart of Natchez, Mississippi, were married on May 21, 2016. A destination weekend wedding, both the ceremony and its ensuing reception were held at the beach home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark George Boyce, Jr., on Ono Island in Orange Beach, Alabama. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark George Boyce, Jr., and the late Laura Watts Boyce of Baton Rouge. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clark George Boyce, Sr., of Monroe, Louisiana, and the late Dr. and Mrs. Walter Joseph Watts of Ruston, Louisiana. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dale IV and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lloyd Rinehart of Natchez, Mississippi. His grandparents are Mrs. Earline Rinehart, presently of Natchez, and the late Mr. Lloyd Rinehart of Boonville, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Stout of Baton Rouge. The

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Most Reverend Charles Jenkins, retired Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, officiated at the ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Monique Lhuillier dress with chamomiles cascading down the front. A veil of French illusion complemented her gown. She carried a Bible from her stepmother’s grandmother; and in her bridal bouquet, she placed a handkerchief from her great Aunt Nelda Kidd along with a broach from her groom’s grandmother, a broach which held a photo of his great-great-grandmother and great-grandmother. Also as a remembrance, she wore a garter, dating from 1943, which had belonged to the groom’s grandmother. In one of her bridal slippers, she placed a silver sixpence. Florie Claire Parker Snyder served as her matron of honor. Bridesmaids were the bride’s three sisters Laura Elizabeth Boyce, Emalie Anne Boyce, and Katherine Clark George Boyce, all of Baton Rouge; the groom’s sister, Anne Elise Rinehart of Natchez; Jennifer Montgomery of New Orleans, Louisiana; Rosemary Mulvey of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Abigail Ricks of Lafayette; and Diana Elizabeth Wolff of San Francisco, California. They wore navy gowns in a variety of designs and carried bouquets of pink peonies. Menzie Patton Parker, God-daughter of the bride; Huxley George Self, niece of bride; and Kate Webb were flower girls for the occasion. They wore white Oscar de le Renta dresses and carried baskets filled with rose petals. Attending the groom as best man was his father, Michael Rinehart. Serving as groomsmen were Jon Thorning of Baton Rouge; Benjamin Martin of Houston, Texas; John Wilkie of New Orleans; Benjamin Wade Kurz of Baton Rouge; Stewart Woods of New Orleans; Patrick Vogt of Natchez; Stephen Adams of New Orleans; and Rob LeBlanc of Dallas, Texas. Eric Byrne and Daniel Gasquet of Natchez served as ushers. Mr. Ezra Elijah Self, God-son and nephew of the bride, served as ring bearer. They wore tan seersucker suits with a matching Guinea bow ties and boutonnieres, made by Brackish, handcrafted in South Carolina, along with navy dress anchor socks, which were gifts from the groom. The groom wore a navy and black seersucker tuxedo made by Haspel, the originator of the Seersucker suit from New Orleans, and a Brackish Green Pond feather bow tie and guinea feather cummerbund with over 500 feathers.

Lance Hayes Flowers from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, furnished tropical creations for the home and wedding ceremony site. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour throughout the home and grounds with music provided by Yvette Landry Band from Lafayette, Louisiana, and hors d’oeuvres prepared by caterer Margo E. Bouanchaud. The reception began after sundown with the band, Party on the Moon, performing until the fireworks display prepared for the couple’s send-off: Leaving the dance floor and gazing at the array of fireworks as they lit the sky, the couple ran down the pier, as guests and family cheered them into married life, and sped away on the family’s Bluewater Cat, a 65-foot American Classic Yacht. During the evening, guests enjoyed the groom’s scotch and cigar bar, fresh seafood, and confections by Flour Power as the party rhythms and emotions of the evening were captured by artist, Randy Leo Frechetti, known as Frenchy, from New Orleans.

The evening before the wedding, the groom’s family hosted a seated dinner at Fishers Upstairs for the wedding party and family, who celebrated the couple’s nuptial weekend with toasts, accolades, and acknowledgments of love and affection. Following the rehearsal dinner, the bride’s sisters hosted an after-party for out-of-town guests, wedding party, and family downstairs in Fishers Dockside while guests enjoyed music by Yvette Landry Band and more delicious food. Following their honeymoon on the French West Indies island of St. Barthélemy, the couple is at home in Old Metairie, Louisiana.

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Kathryn Christine Brenner& robert daniel donohue October 1, 2016 j Natchez, mississippi j photography by heather rafferty of ejr photography

athryn Christine Brenner and Robert Daniel Donohue V were united in marriage on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at six o’clock in the evening at Stanton Hall in Natchez, Mississippi. The bride is the daughter of Susan Brenner of Frederick, Maryland, and Mark and Mary Brenner of Clearwater, Florida. She is the granddaughter of Elaine and Bob Palmer of Cape Coral, Florida, and Margaret Brenner of Oakland, California. The groom is the son of Robert “Bob” Daniel Donohue IV and Virginia “Ginger” Weaver Donohue of Vicksburg, Mississippi. He is the grandson of Donny and Virginia Weaver of Vicksburg and Priscilla Donohue of McKinney, Texas, and the late Robert Daniel Donohue III. The groom’s grandfather, Donny J. Weaver, officiated at the wedding, and Logan Conerly of Sound Odyssey provided the wedding music. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride’s dress was a Stella York designer dress with lace and tulle, complemented by a veil with matching lace and tulle. Serving as maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Kerry Brenner of Clearwater, Florida. Bridesmaids were Jill McVan of Vicksburg; Virginia-Leigh Donohue

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of Vicksburg; Callie Byrne of Mobile, Alabama; Sarah Parker of Horn Lake, Mississippi; Dayna Buckhardt of Slidell, Louisiana; and Danielle Christensen of Mobile. Junior bridesmaid was Alix Downey of Frederick, Maryland; and the flower girl was Elly Downey of Frederick. Guest-ofHonor Attendants were Caroline Clark of Terry, Mississippi; Emily Booth of Richland, Mississippi; Lindsey East of Saucier, Mississippi; and Kristy Wilson of Mobile, Alabama. Serving as best men were Jordan Watson of Vicksburg and Thomas Carr of Vicksburg. The groomsmen were TJ Brocato of Vicksburg; Will Pace of Vicksburg; Kevin Davies of Port Gibson, Mississippi; Devin Hughes of Centreville, Mississippi; and Carlin Crotwell of Vicksburg. Junior groomsman was Charlie Hamby of Vicksburg, and ring bearer was Oliver Love of Vicksburg. Ushers were Morgan Sumner of Moselle, Mississippi; Taylor Brocato of Vicksburg; Wesley Sherrer of Selma, Alabama; and Garrett Watson of Vicksburg. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Carriage House on the grounds of Stanton Hall. The guests were entertained by Logan Conerly and enjoyed a full dinner. The three-tiered wedding cake was provided by The Bakery Cottage in Vidalia, Louisiana. Genny Harrison was the wedding coordinator, and floral design was by Moreton’s Flowers in Natchez. The couple left in a horse and carriage and enjoyed a honeymoon in California. A rehearsal dinner was held on the evening before the wedding at Ellicott Hall, on the grounds of The House on Ellicott Hill in downtown Natchez and catered by Rene Adams of Rolling River Bistro. The couple resides in Snellville, Georgia.

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whitney talbot cushing& William Matthews Seal june 11, 2016 j woodville, mississippi j photography by eyewander photography

hitney Talbot Cushing and William “Wil” Matthews Seal were united in marriage June 11, 2016, in Woodville, Mississippi. The couple’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Evert John Talbot of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephen Seal of Woodville, Mississippi. The wedding ceremony was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Woodville and officiated by the Reverend Henry Shelton. Music for the ceremony was provided by the Foto Sisters. For the intimate wedding ceremony, the bride wore a stunning Rivini gown of blush-colored, duchess silk satin with a sweetheart neckline and a pearl and crystal a.b. Ellie sash accenting her waist. A breathtaking Sara Gabriel veil completed the ensemble’s classic look. She wore diamond ear-

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rings, her “something borrowed,” belonging to her dear friend Elizabeth Richards of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and on her right hand, she wore two wedding bands, one belonging to the groom’s paternal grandmother and the other to her own maternal grandmother. In addition, the bride carried a linen handkerchief, given to her by her mother, and her paternal grandmother’s rosary. Floral design for the ceremony was by Lance Hayes Designs of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and friends of the groom’s family. Sally Treppendahl served as wedding coordinator. The bride’s daughter, Talbot Adeline Cushing of Baton Rouge served as the maid of honor. Also attending the bride were family member’s children: Mary Margaret Lindsey, Laura Elizabeth Lindsey, Catherine Seal Lindsey, Lucy Caroline Lindsey, and Kate Doniphan Seal, all from St. Francisville, Louisiana, and nieces of the groom. Charles Stephen Seal, father of the groom served as best man. Groomsmen were Bowman Banister Talbot, nephew of the bride from Madisonville, Louisiana; Charles Stephen Seal III, Matthew Lawrence Seal, Timothy Ray Lindsey, Jr., and Michael Patrick Quinn Lindsey from St. Francisville, Louisiana. Following the ceremony, a wedding reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephen Seal, parents of the groom. The entire town of Woodville celebrated the wedding of the bride and groom, who serves as supervisor for the town of Woodville. Edine Seal, mother of the groom and her army of friends spent weeks preparing for the floral design for the reception. The décor included gorgeous flowers, local vegetables, and greenery throughout the grounds and home. Creativity infuses the couple’s taste, personality, and lifestyle. The groom and his family are farmers and owners of Seal Tractor Company, so it was only fitting for the beer station to be placed in a Kubota front loader. The tented tennis court offered space for the band, dancing, and food station for the guests. The caterer was Walk On’s Catering from Baton Rouge. Other

venues included a candy bar for children, an oyster grilling station, a photo booth, and plenty of seating for the guests as others danced, standing room only, to the tunes of the popular Compositionz from Jackson, Mississippi, where lighted tambourines were passed around for the guests. The bride and groom departed the reception riding on a Kubota tractor through a sea of sparklers and, thereafter, honeymooned in Maui, Hawaii.

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Anna Rose Drake& Thomas Michael McIntyre, Jr. May 7, 2016 j Church Hill, mississippi j photography by Lauren F. Liddell

nna Rose Drake and Thomas Michael McIntyre, Jr., were united in marriage on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at half past five o’clock in the afternoon at Christ Episcopal Church in Church Hill, Mississippi. The Reverend Walton Jones officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Turpin Drake III of Jackson, Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moody Manning Culpepper of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Mrs. Joseph Turpin Drake, Jr., and the late Mr. Drake of Port Gibson, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Michael McIntyre of Columbus, Mississippi. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold Andrew Hardin and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Henry McIntyre, all of Columbus. Founded in 1820, Christ Episcopal Church is the oldest Episcopal congregation in Mississippi with the present church building having been erected in 1857. Among Church Hill’s early settlers were the bride’s ancestors whose home place is still enjoyed by the family as a hunting camp. Growing up, she visited the church often and fell in love with its beauty. Vince Massimino, violinist, and Emily Baker, cellist, provided music for the ceremony. After the wedding party processed to “Come Thou Fount,” the bride entered to “For the Beauty of the Earth.” Evelyn Claire McIntyre, sister of the groom, sang “Ave Maria,” which had been sung by the groom’s paternal grandmother at weddings for many years; and at the conclusion of the ceremony, the wedding party left to “Ode to Joy.” The bride, given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, was elegant in an organza gown with a cap-sleeved lace jacket. The bride’s veil was loaned by her cousin, who was married on the

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same date five years earlier. She wore the groom’s grandmother’s earrings, and her pearl bracelet was a gift from the groom. She carried a bouquet of flowers featuring roses, peonies, and lavender. Attending the bride were maid of honor Claire Fahey and bridesmaids Jane Anderson, Selby Graepel, Madeline Knowles, Evelyn Claire McIntyre, Madeleine Nichols, Leslie Johns Ray, and Samantha Riddles. Flower children were Eleanor Anderson, Annie Burrell, Drake Burrell, Amelie Fahey, and Anna Kinsley Cline. The children carried flower-filled baskets made by the bride’s maternal grandmother. Best man was Mike McIntyre; and groomsmen were Jesse Geer, Chandler Gillespie, Tyson Jeffers, Drew Lick, John Lucas, Cole Richardson, and Ken Sullivan. Following the ceremony the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Brandon Hall Plantation. The bride’s cake was adorned with cascading flowers and Wolfe lovebirds. The Groom’s table was decorated with Mississippi State University bulldogs and cowbells from the families and a chocolate cake enhanced with peanut butter cups. The couple departed through a cascade of lavender and left in a blue vintage convertible. Before the wedding, friends and family members hosted a bridesmaids luncheon at antebellum Dunleith in Natchez, Mississippi, and a groomsmen luncheon at Bowie’s, also in Natchez. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a dinner in Natchez at the Carriage House on the grounds of antebellum Stanton Hall.

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Kasie Elizabeth Eckman& David Emile Brown

September 10, 2016 j White Castle, Louisiana j photography by Lacey Yarborough Photography

asie Elizabeth Eckman and David Emile Brown were united in marriage September 10, 2016, in White Castle, Louisiana. The couple’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Randy Eckman of McComb, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Gloster, Mississippi. The wedding ceremony took place at sunset under the centuries-old oak trees at historic Nottoway Plantation along the banks of the Mississippi River. Reverend Lynn Mote officiated the ceremony with music provided by a Baton Rougearea string quartet. The bride was given in marriage by her father and brother, Randy and Zachary Eckman. She wore a four-lace Pronovias sheath-style silhouette dress with a lace appliquéd illusion neckline and a sheer illusion back with a unique lace design. Her waltz-length veil was adorned with pearls and small crystals. Ashley Page Greene and Elise Brock Reeves, both of McComb, served as maid and matron of honor, respectively. Bridesmaids were Sarah Christina Brumfield and Emiko Kaneko Faust both of McComb, Amber Brown King of Gloster, and Maggie Frances Smith of Mt. Hermon, Louisiana. The groom’s father and grandfather, John Brown and David Jackson, both of Gloster, served as best men. Groomsmen were Blake Robinson of Smithdale, Mississippi; Reg Ott

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of Osyka, Mississippi; Zachary Eckman of McComb; and Stephen Garret IV of Centreville, Mississippi. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception in the Grand Pavilion and Randolph’s Ballroom at the plantation. Friends and family of the couple enjoyed a Nottoway-catered buffet of delicious southern treats, such as crab and brie soup, fried catfish, and sugar-cane braised carrots as the bride’s uncle, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Smith, played background music on the plantation’s 100-year-old grand piano. Guests enjoyed signature Mojito cocktails and danced the night away under the ambient-lit pavilion to music courtesy of the Phat Hats Band of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Connie Thibodeaux of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, made the bride’s strawberry wedding cake adorned with the topper from the bride’s parents’ wedding cake; and the groom’s cookies-and-cream cupcakes were made by his sister, Amber. Floral design for the wedding ceremony and reception was provided by family friend Terry Conerly of Conerly Floral in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a thank-you from the couple, guests received jars of sugar-cane syrup to remember the occasion. A sparkler send-off concluded the lovely evening. After a honeymoon in Moorea, French Polynesia, the Browns have made their home in McComb, Mississippi.

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Shelby Renee Farmer& cameron Aaron lawrence April 9, 2016 j Brookhaven, mississippi j photography by Amy Rhoads and Debbie Westbrook

helby Renee Farmer and Cameron Aaron Lawrence were united in marriage on April 9, 2016, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Jeannie Farmer and the late Wesley Farmer of Brookhaven, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lawrence of Senatobia, Mississippi. The wedding ceremony was held at The Hideaway at Reed’s Estate and was officiated by Brother Bill Buckley with music provided by Mr. Ron Donegan. Given in marriage by her brother, Scott Matthew Farmer, the bride wore an Allure Romance vintage-inspired lace dress featuring a bateau neckline, a V-back trimmed with buttons, and a scalloped semi-cathedral train. Jessica Hedgepeth Burt of Brookhaven served as the matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Jennifer Cobb of Birmingham, Alabama; Casey Elliott

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of Nashville, Tennessee; Wellons Woods Farmer of Stanton, Tennessee; Kaylee Frederick of Carrolton, Texas; Hannah Hickman Halliwell of Brookhaven; Meg Jackson of Atlanta, Georgia; Courtney Benefield Lawrence of Senatobia, Mississippi; Hailey Parks of Madison, Mississippi; Megan Ware of Panama City, Florida; Rachel McBeath Williams of Jackson, Mississippi; and Mary Rachel Wolfe of Fort Collins, Colorado. The flower girl was the niece of the bride, Harbison Grace Farmer of Stanton, Tennessee. Carl Lawrence and Addison Lawrence of Senatobia, Mississippi, served as best men. Groomsmen included Ben Beckwith of Benton, Mississippi; Scott Farmer of Stanton, Tennessee; Seth Farmer of Starkville, Mississippi; Jeff Heath of Prosper, Texas; Derrick Johnson of Senatobia, Mississippi; Mark Melichar of Birmingham, Alabama; and Zach Smith of Snead, Alabama. The ring bearer was the groom’s nephew, Moxley Addison Lawrence of Senatobia, Mississippi. Immediately following the wedding ceremony, a reception was held on the property of The Hideaway. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed a meal catered by Mitchell’s Catering and Special Events and music by Southern Noise. The couple departed through a parade of sparklers and honeymooned in Kauai, Hawaii.

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CATHERINE ELIZABETH GIBSON& cOLIN ALEXANDER LUBA SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 j JACKSON, mississippi j photography by POUND PHOTOGRAPHY

atherine Elizabeth Gibson and Colin Alexander Luba were united in marriage on September 24, 2016, in Jackson, Mississippi. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Edward (Teddy) Gibson, Jr., of Jackson, and the granddaughter of Mr. John Bernard Hooker and the late Melinda Bone Hooker of Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Edward Gibson of Natchez, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Robyn) Brown of Natchez. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mr. Norman K. Luba of Louisville, Kentucky, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Norman F. Luba of Terryville, Connecticut, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Doyle of Massapequa, New York. The ceremony was held at Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson and officiated by Reverend Bob Rambo and Reverend Frank Haynes. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Curtis Edward (Teddy) Gibson, Jr.

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The bride’s sister, Mary Paxton Gibson of Bloomington, Indiana, served as the maid of honor. Ayana Fletcher-Tyson of Nashville, Tennessee; Elizabeth Myers Foxworth of Columbia, Mississippi; Emma Carol Killingsworth of Destin, Florida; Lillian Chloe Lloyd of Oxford, Mississippi; and Caroline Charette Cradick, Morgan Caroline Hale, Mary Love McLarty, and Nicole Marie Veale, all of Dallas, Texas, served as bridesmaids. The bride’s House Party included Alexa Michelle Dow and Natalie Alexandra Leitch of Dallas, Texas, and Suzanne Noelle Ritzdorf of New York, New York. Christopher Warren Luba of St. Louis, Missouri, the groom’s brother, served as best man. Andrew Douglas Bird and Patrick Christian Edlin of Louisville, Kentucky; William Wilson Blair and Faiz Ahmed Sayed of Dallas, Texas; William Dalton Gibson of Jackson, Mississippi; Richard Calvin Green III of Denver, Colorado; Conor Egan Law of Washington, District of Columbia; and George Stephen Wright of Nashville, Tennessee, served as groomsmen. The ring bearer was Grayson David Bird. Ceremony and reception floral design was by William Box, owner of William Box Designs. Wedding Coordination was by Meredith McCullough, owner of Stella & Company Events. Following the ceremony, the reception was held at The Lakehouse. The guests enjoyed music by Barry Leach and Raphael Semmes and a live painting by Wyatt Waters. The couple was sent off by a parade of sparklers and departed by boat on the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Following their honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple is now at home in Dallas, Texas.

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rebecca elena hawkins& samuel joseph aucoin

june 18, 2016 j Dana point, California j photography by Tamara Wroclawsky of Face On By Tamara ebecca Elena Hawkins and Samuel Joseph Aucoin were united in holy matrimony at four o’clock in the afternoon on June 18, 2016, at the Palisades Gazebo in Dana Point, California. The double-ring ceremony was held at the beautiful cliff-top gazebo overlooking Capistrano Beach and the Pacific Ocean. The bride is the daughter of Christina and Scott Hawkins of Yucaipa, California. She is the granddaughter of Darlene and Dean Hawkins of Fresno, California; Martha Betancourt of Actin, California; and the late Fransisco Betancourt. The groom is the son of Terri Bishop Aucoin of Gillsburg, Mississippi, and Sam R. Aucoin of Carencro, Louisiana. He is the grandson of the late Barbara and Curtis Bishop of Gillsburg and Angie and Clyde Aucoin of Patterson, Louisiana.

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The romantic day began with the groom’s having his best man deliver two dozen long-stemmed red roses to the bride during her bridal preparation with her bridesmaids. Included with the roses was one of his great-grandmother’s lace handkerchiefs Later in the day, wedding guests entered the ocean-side ceremony to the sounds of breaking waves and the breathtaking view of the beach and Pacific Ocean. The gazebo area was surrounded by palm trees and a multitude of blooming, dark pink California wild roses. A crystal chandelier hung from the center of the gazebo, and a pair of classic Roman column pedestals held flowers on either side of the couple. Flowing coral-pink organza sashes were attached to the guests’ chairs, and rose petals were scattered along the aisle. The bride, given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, wore an ensemble of ivory beaded lace over bridal satin. The gown featured a V neckline with soft lace straps and a trumpet silhouette, which ended in a chapel-length train. A floral design of pearls and crystals on an elegant ivory satin ribbon accented the empire waist. She wore a beautiful pearl and crystal headband to complete her attire. The bride carried a bouquet of coral pink roses, white mini calla lilies, ruscus, and lily grass, all bound in pink satin ribbon. Serving the bride as matron of honor was Ana Miller, sister of the bride, of Redlands, California. Bridesmaids were Anna Aucoin, sister of the groom, of Gillsburg, Mississippi; Lindsay Betancourt, cousin of the bride, of Bakersfield, California; and Kayleigh Hughes of Boston, Massachusetts. The attendants wore full-length, one-shoulder neckline coral-pink lace dresses along with a matching pearl necklaces and bracelets, a gift from the bride. They carried bouquets of coral-pink roses and white mini calla lilies. Serving as best man was Jean-Paul Aucoin, brother of the groom, of Gillsburg, Mississippi. Groomsmen were Michael Aucoin, brother of the groom, of Gillsburg, Mississippi; Louie Miller, brother-in-law of the bride, of Redlands, California; and Travis Mitchell of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The groom wore his United States Marine Corps Dress Blues for the ceremony. Following the ceremony, a reception was hosted by the bride’s parents at The Wind and Sea Restaurant in the Dana Point Harbor. The reception began with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails followed by a three-course seated dinner, featuring grilled steak and Hawaiian chicken. Toasts for the couple were made by Ana and Jean-Paul. The wedding cake was a two-tiered almond cake with French vanilla and raspberry filling topped with fresh flowers. The couple departed the reception in a car decorated with white puff poms and strings of rhinestones, and numerous silver cans tied to the it. The night before the wedding, the rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s mother was held at Isabella’s Ristorante Italiano in Redlands, California. The groom presented the bride with a wedding gift of a custom-made black pearl and

sterling silver necklace and earrings from Selman’s Jewelry. After their honeymoon on Catalina Island, the couple resides in Riverside, California. The bride is a marketing coordinator for the YMCA of East Valley in Redlands, California. She is pursuing a master’s degree in family and marital counseling. The groom completed four years of active duty in the United States Marine Corps in August and is now pursuing a degree in computer science.

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Heather Renee Huff& William Calhoun Carter

May 28, 2016 j Natchez, Mississippi j photography by Capture It, Remember It Photography and HT Photography eather Renee Huff and William Calhoun Carter were united in marriage at half past six o’clock in the evening on May 28, 2016, in Natchez, Mississippi, at Brandon Hall Plantation on the historic Natchez Trace. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Darwin Huff of Gloster, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Edward Carter, Sr., of Vidalia, Louisiana. Grandparents of the bride are Walter Ola Teel and the late Neva Teel of Ponchatula, Louisiana, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alcus Huff of Gloster. Grandparents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. John Lambert of Rotonda West, Florida; the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathan M. Calhoun of Vidalia; and the late Malcolm L. Carter of Natchez.

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The wedding ceremony on the grand veranda of the plantation home was officiated by the Reverend Michael Carter, and traditional musical arrangements were provided by a classical music duo on trumpet and piano. During the ceremony, the groom’s aunt and uncle, Patti and Michael Carter, along with Drew David accompanying on piano, sang “The Lord’s Prayer.” Following the exchange of vows and final blessing, the couple recessed to the strains of “La Vie En Rose.” The bride, escorted by her father, wore an Allure A-line gown, with a lace cap-sleeved bodice having a key-hole back, and soft tulle skirt. She customized the dress by adding a Swarovski crystal belt and had the wedding date monogrammed in blue on the bottom of the inner lining. To complete the look, she wore the groom’s mother’s diamond earrings and a midlength veil with lace reflecting that of the dress. Jenna Dickerson of Brookhaven, Mississippi, served as maid of honor; and Anna Blythe Guess of Monticello, Mississippi, served as matron of honor. Serving as bridesmaids were Meghan Ozburn of Natchez; Morgan Halford of Meadville, Mississippi; and Courtney Ervin, Kacy Fuller, Kamilla Cowart, and Brittany Myers, all of Brookhaven, Mississippi. The couple’s nieces, Felicity Anne Ballard, Olivia Grace Ballard, and Macy Elizabeth Carter served as junior bridesmaid and flower girls, respectively. Mark Edward Carter, Sr., served his son as best man. Groomsmen were Mark Carter, Jr., and Chase Laukhuff of Vidalia, and Sam Kirby, Drew David, Will Godfrey, Matthew Hall, and Alex Middleton, all of Natchez. The floral décor for the wedding ceremony was by family friend Trinity Vanderford, and Rachel Dale of Brandon Hall Plantation coordinated the wedding. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the courtyard and the Tracings Ballroom at Brandon Hall. Heirloom Cuisine of St. Francisville, Louisiana, catered the event; and both the bride’s and groom’s cakes were made by the Bakery Cottage in Vidalia. The toasting flutes were hand painted to reflect the alma maters of the bride and groom. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed dancing to music by the band Rewind of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On the evening before the wedding, the groom’s parents entertained the wedding party, family, and friends at a dinner honoring the couple at the Castle Restaurant on the grounds of Dunleith Historic Inn in Natchez. The newly-joined families and friends concluded the wedding weekend celebration with a Sunday luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Carter, Sr., in Vidalia. Following their honeymoon in Great Exuma, Bahamas, the couple now resides in Natchez where both are employed by Silas Simmons, LLP.

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Melissa Kathryn Jones& Peyton Cole Cavin September 24, 2016 j Natchez, Mississippi j photography by Sharon Glaeser

he celebration and blessing of the marriage of Melissa Kathryn Jones and Peyton Cole Cavin was held on the grounds of historic Longwood in Natchez, Mississippi, on September 24, 2016, at half past six in the evening. The ceremony was officiated by the Reverend Walton W. Jones of Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchez, Mississippi. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Brice Jones of Slidell, Louisiana, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. S. S. “Ike” Hall, Jr., and Mrs. Ceocia Hall from Lake Charles, Louisiana, and of the late Mr. Charles Blackwell and Mrs. Myra Blackwell of Slidell. The groom is the son of Mr. Carlton Ray Cavin of Woodville, Mississippi, and Mrs. Rhonda Carpenter Chisholm of Magnolia, Mississippi, and the grandson of Mrs. Virginia Cavin and the late Wallace “Ned” Cavin of Woodville and Mr. and Mrs. Cheley Carpenter of Magnolia, Mississippi.

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The bride wore a designer wedding gown by Paloma Blanca, made of ivory silk. The bodice was covered with French lace, and her cathedrallength veil was bordered with French lace. Attending the wedding couple as maid of honor was Erin Regene Kennedy of New Orleans, Louisiana; and Laramie Chance Cavin of Madison, Mississippi, served as best man. Brynleigh Ann Jones of Slidell was the flower girl; and George Stewart Jones of Slidell served as usher. Amy Lynn Burch and Carrie Catherine Burch were program attendants. Given in marriage by her father, the bride processed across the grounds onto the front steps of Longwood to Pachelbel’s “Canon in D”; and following the ceremony the wedding party recessed to Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March.” Music for the ceremony was provided by Cherish McCallum of Natchez. The reception also was held on the grounds of Longwood where a tented area provided the setting for the band playing its music and for the families’ and guests’ dancing and celebrating throughout the evening. The bride and groom departed from the historic home as guests, lining the brick walkway, waved glittered shakers sending the couple off. On September 3 a bridal jazz lunch, providing entertainment for the bridal party and family members, was held in Slidell, Louisiana, at the home of Cathy Henderson. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s family hosted a rehearsal dinner upstairs at The Camp Restaurant in Natchez Under the Hill, overlooking the Mississippi River. Out-of-town family, friends, and wedding-party members enjoyed dinner in the glow of the sun, setting in the western sky. The couple are at home in Natchez, Mississippi.

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Anna Kristen Lee& Kyle Hogan Adams

March 12, 2016 j McComb, Mississippi j photography by Beth Hemeter of Image Maker, Inc. nna Kristen Lee and Kyle Hogan Adams were united in holy matrimony at six o’clock in the evening on March 12, 2016, at the First Baptist Church in McComb, Mississippi. The double-ring ceremony was performed by Brother Chris Weaver of Summit, Mississippi. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mark Lee of Madison, Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wayne Kuykendall of Ridgeland, Mississippi, and of the late Dr. and Mrs. Quentin Lee of Petal, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Scott Adams of McComb. He is the grandson of Mrs. Phyllis Hogan of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, formerly of McComb, and the late James “Jimmy” Ford Hogan, and of Mr. and Mrs. Venton Ray Adams of Summit. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory Justin Alexander Alecon lace, fit-and-flare gown emphasized by a sweetheart neckline. The sleeves of the gown were embellished with pearl and rhinestone beading that extended down the back into a deep V. A piece of lace taken from her mother’s wedding dress was sewn inside over

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her heart; and her cathedral length veil was delicately trimmed in pearls and rhinestones, echoing the beadwork in the gown. She also wore a delicate pearl and diamond bracelet given to her by the groom’s parents; and she carried a traditional English bouquet, a mix of tea and garden roses in shades of white to cream. Surrounding the mass of roses was a collar of pale peach hypericum berries, and tucked into the bouquet was an embroidered handkerchief presented to the bride by her Chi Omega Big Sister, Lauren Roberts. Attending as maid of honor was Whitney St. Mary of Pass Christian, Mississippi. Bridesmaids included Molly Adams of McComb, sister of the groom; Caroline Acquistapace of Folsom, Louisiana; Mason Burkett of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; Molly Crisler of Clinton, Mississippi; Ashley Lyon of Covington, Louisiana; and Sloan Bancroft and Kristen Richards, both of Ridgeland. The bridesmaids wore full-length, coral chiffon Bari Jay dresses with a sweetheart neckline, ensembles complemented with Kendra Scott earrings, a gift from the bride. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of mixed roses in the wedding colors, accented by alstroemeria lilies, hypericum berries, and white ginesta. Hair and makeup for the bride, the mother of the bride, and the bridesmaids was provided by Pam Parker and Hanna Picou of Paje Pendi Salon in Madison. Honorary bridesmaids were Victoria Carpenter of Ridgeland; Alexandria Smith of Madison; Terrie Jackson of Slidell, Louisiana; and Morgan Jackson and Courtney King of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who also served as program attendants. Victoria Carpenter served as the bride’s proxy the night of the rehearsal. Past and present members of Chi Omega Sorority attending the ceremony were given a long-stemmed carnation tied with ribbons in the cardinal and straw colors of Chi Omega. The groom and groomsmen wore black, traditional tuxedoes. The groom completed his attire with a black bow tie, suspenders, and cufflinks passed down to him from his grandfather, James “Jimmy” Ford Hogan. With their tuxedos, the groomsmen wore vests and long ties. Jeff Adams, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Adam Beene of Pembroke, North Carolina; Dane Hogan of Mandeville, Louisiana, cousin of the groom; Hunter Jefcoat of Memphis, Tennessee; Austin Lee of Madison, brother of the bride; Mitch McCoy of Clinton; Paul Munn of Mendenhall; and Benjamin Van Cleave of Hattiesburg. Ushers were Kramer Austin of New Orleans, Louisiana; David Austin of Lafayette, Louisiana; and Michael Martin of San Diego, California, all cousins of the groom; Shawn Blanchard of Memphis, Tennessee; and Jonathan White of Summit. The altar of the church was decorated with ferns and a pair of large, double myrtle topiaries in antique white garden urns. The topiaries flanked a massive bouquet in a mix of flowers in shades of white and in shades of peach to coral, the wedding color. It contained gladiolus, English garden roses, several varieties of white tea roses, Casablanca lilies, wax flower, and hypericum berries. A selection of ceremonial music was presented by pianist Shane Adams of McComb, cousin of the groom, and

by violinist Becky Sharpe of Purvis, Mississippi. Vocalist for the wedding ceremony was Erin Alford, and Victoria Carpenter provided the scripture reading. Michael Guttuso of McComb designed the floral arrangements and decorations for both the ceremony and the rehearsal, and Karinlee Brister of McComb directed both events. Capturing memories of the evening were Beth Hemeter of Image Maker Photography in McComb and videographer Steve Craven of Clinton. The bride and groom left the church showered in white rose petals and drove to the reception at Fernwood Country Club in a 1929 yellow and black Ford Model A Shay owned by Cidette Rayburn. Guests were entertained by the Mo’ Money Band from Jackson, who played “At Last” as the bride and groom shared their first dance. The reception food was catered by Angela Ross and the Fernwood Country Club staff. Guests dined on Prime Rib; mashed potatoes; assorted vegetables; and multiple hors d’oeuvres, including bruschetta, quiche, chicken kabobs, and shrimp slaw cups. The bride’s fourtier red velvet cake and the groom’s two-tier German chocolate cake with chocolate covered strawberries were both prepared by Estelle Schillings of Magnolia, Mississippi. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents honored the couple with a rehearsal dinner at Fernwood Country Club. Charles “CC” Carter from Hattiesburg provided music, and Elise Parker of Legends Portrait Studio of McComb captured the fun. The guests feasted on a dinner also prepared by Angela Ross and her staff at the Fernwood Country Club. Prior to the wedding, the bride and her bridesmaids spent the night all together at the beautiful Brentwood House. After a honeymoon trip to Highlands, North Carolina, the couple is at home in Hattiesburg where the bride is completing graduate school in Nutrition and Dietetics and the groom is in the Nurse Anesthesia Program at the University of Southern Mississippi where he will earn his Doctor of Nursing Practice with an emphasis on Anesthesia.

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Catherine Pate McCalip& Benjamin Allan Byrd January 16, 2016 j Natchez, Mississippi j photography by Anne mcdaniel Photography

atherine Pate McCalip and Benjamin Allan Byrd were united in marriage at six o’clock in the evening on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Stanton Hall in Natchez, Mississippi. The Honorable Walt J. Brown officiated at the double-ring ceremony held in the front parlor with the antique pier mirror. 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 bride is also the great granddaughter of Mrs. Lily Yelverton of Natchez. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Byrd of Natchez and the grandson of Mrs. Nancy Newman Day, the late Adrian Day of Natchez, Mrs. Gayle Hammett Byrd, and the late Dexter Byrd of Meadville.

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Mr. David Troutman, violinist, and Mr. David Goldblatt, pianist, performed selected music for the prelude, “Hallelujah,” during the honor seating; “Canon in D Major” for the processional; “A Thousand Years” for the bridal processional; and the traditional wedding march for the recessional. Mrs. Jan D. Scarborough served as wedding coordinator, and Mrs. Brenda Zerby was the floral designer. Handing out programs were Presley Martin and cousins of the bride, Macy McCalip, Sydney Roberts, and Ryleigh Rushing. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a strapless creation of silk organza overlay accented with Alencon lace and heavily embellished with crystals and sequins around the neckline and belted waistline. The elongated fit flared to a beautifully scalloped self-train. Her veil was a single layer of illusion with a matching crystal and sequin border. She carried a European Garden Clutch fashioned of white hydrangea and blush peonies and wore a cameo ring traditionally worn for McCalip weddings and a pinkie-ring with the initial “B,” both belonging to her great-great grandmother, the late Hattie Bass McCalip. Attending the bride as matron-of-honor was her sister, Meagan McCalip McLeod of Prairieville, Louisiana. Serving as bridesmaids were Malori Byrd Giannaris, Shannon Mire, and Taylor Trippe, all of Natchez; Laura Perilloux of Vidalia, Louisiana; Caroline Roberts of Meadville; and Hannah Stuckey of Vicksburg, Mississippi. They wore simple but elegant green chiffon halter gowns. Serving as flower girl was Ava Knapp. The late Sarah Zuccaro was remembered as a bridesmaid-in-spirit, and honorary mothers-of-the-bride were Mrs. Nikki Barry of Lafayette, Louisiana, and Ms. Cathy Fitzpatrick of Natchez. Serving as best man was the groom’s father; and groomsmen were Cory Anders, Casey Calcote, Zack Cangemi, Kaleb June, Matthew Kaiser, and Hayden Newman, all of Natchez. Serving as ring bearer was Cam Giannaria, who carried a heart-shaped pillow first used at the groom’s parents’ wedding in 1989 and for other family weddings thereafter. Serving as “BB, Here Comes Your Bride” placard bearer was Cole Giannaris. Both are nephews of the groom and of Natchez. After the nuptials, a cocktail hour was held in the dining room of Stanton Hall. The wedding party and guests then followed the bride and groom to The Carriage House to dine on southern cuisine, featuring a roasted pig, jambalaya, and other favorite foods of the newlyweds. “Super Dave the DJ” from Lafayette provided music for dancing and listening enjoyment. The wedding cakes were served in The Queen’s Room where a hot chocolate bar was also available. The aunt of the groom, Mrs. Cookie Atkinson of Laporte, Texas, made the bride’s delectable cake that featured six tiers of alternating handmade antique-white ruffles and antique-beige marble with a candy pearl drop garland. Hand-sculptured love birds for the “Love Byrds”

topped the layers of traditional wedding cake, Italian cream, and strawberry. The groom’s cake was created by Edna Welch and was a chocolate doberge cake fashioned as a deer feeder complete with a deer head logo and candy corn. Antlers and trays of camouflage petit fours and deer-shaped and hunter-related cookies surrounded the cake. Amidst a shower of glitter confetti, the bride and groom left the reception in a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon driven by “Chauffeur” Tod Doughty, uncle of the bride from Cypress, Texas. The couple honeymooned at the Polynesian Village Resort in Orlando, Florida, and enjoyed Disneyworld and Universal Studios. They are at home in Natchez.

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Jillian Keys Sicks& Nicolas James Ricceri

march 19, 2016 j wesson, mississippi j photography by marxy lindsey photography illian Keys Sicks and Nicolas James Ricceri were united in marriage on March 19, 2016, at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Wesson, Mississippi. Officiating the ceremony was Dr. Richard Balkcom. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Scott Sicks of Brookhaven, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Ruhs of Blair, Nebraska, and the late Sebastian Ricceri.

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Pianist Nancy Fisher, organist Greg Russell, and vocalists Ian Sicks and Laura Lee Lewis provided music for the wedding. Given in marriage by her father, Douglas Scott Sicks, the bride wore an Allure mermaid-fitted gown that featured a dual-layered lace train at the back and a removable off-the-shoulder lace bolero. To complement her bridal gown, she wore a two-tiered, ivory, cathedral-length veil. Attending the bride was Skylar McMorris Brady as matron of honor and bridesmaids Victoria Anderson, Karly Forman, Karli Herrington, Victoria Lanza, Laura Lee Lewis, Taylor Mullins, Hali Sasser, Shellie Smith, Tyler Thames, and Courtney Williams. Best man was Ron Ruhs; and the groomsmen were Daniel Anderson, Danny Briseno, Benjamin Gardner, Thomas Gray, Aaron King, Tommy McBride, Chad Petersen, Tyler Petersen, Daniel Pickett, Ian Sicks, and Jacob Walker. Floral design for the wedding ceremony and reception was by Melinda Said, and wedding coordination was by Anna Johnson and Ashley Sasser. Sweet Water Cuisine catered the reception, and the photographer was Marxy Lindsey Photography. Following the ceremony, friends and family attended the reception held at the Old Wesson School and enjoyed a night of live music and delicious food. The finale of the reception featured the traditional send-off as the couple departed through a parade of sparklers. After their honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple now resides in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

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Emma Leigh Stamps& Lance Michael Dale

October 22, 2016 j Wesson, mississippi j photography by Mona Owens Photography and Allyson Brooke Photography mma Leigh Stamps and Lance Michael Dale were united in marriage on October 22, 2016, in Wesson, Mississippi. The couple’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kenneth Stamps of Wesson, and Mr. and Mrs. James Randall Dale, Sr., of Dumas, Arkansas. The wedding ceremony was held at Wesson Baptist Church and officiated by Brother Tommy Purvis with music by Sherry Purvis and Melinda Tyrone. Ken Stamps, the bride’s father, gave her in marriage. The bride wore an Allure Bridals gown accented with a bodice of lace highlighting a sweetheart neckline and finishing with a trumpet skirt flowing with a wealth of organza ruffles. The bride’s veil featured a deep-hem lace matching that on her bridal gown. Tucked into the bride’s bouquet was a handkerchief of her greatgreat-grandmother Emma Dungan Ratcliff. Attending the bride were Emily Lauren Jordan, her maid of honor of Brookhaven, Mississippi, her bridesmaids Cassie Elizabeth Dale of Dumas; Randi Way Stamps of Florence, Mississippi; Suzie Sorey Bourn of Indianola,

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by the bride’s mother, as well as her grandmother Mary Alice Stamps. The newly-weds departed the reception amidst a parade of guests waving heartshaped sparklers, a bright send-off to their honeymoon in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

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Laura Elizabeth Sumrall& Carl Thomas Muntean

October 15, 2016 j Liberty, mississippi j photography by Canon Creek Photography and Image Maker, Inc. aura Elizabeth Sumrall and Carl Thomas Muntean were joined in marriage on October 15, 2016, at Lazy H Ranch, the Sumrall family ranch, in Liberty, Mississippi. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Sumrall of McComb, Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paul Milliet of Florence, Mississippi, and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Gorgas Sumrall of Madison, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Alexander Muntean of College Station, Texas. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Highley of Conroe, Texas; the late George Muntean of Niles, Ohio; the late Mr. and Mrs. Bill Noland of Houston, Texas; and the late Mary Fisher of Houston, Texas. As a cattleman from Texas and a horse lover from Mississippi, the couple could start their marriage in no better place than the Lazy H Ranch. Growing up on this four-hundred-acre cattle ranch gave the bride her love of horses and the beautiful outdoors. Serving Texas-style barbecue and Lone Star longnecks, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the ranch, which included all of the

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out-of-town guests in the celebration. The dinner concluded with a taste of Texas and a sip of Mississippi with root-beer floats made from Barq’s root beer and Blue Bell ice cream. The bride began her wedding day at the beautiful Brentwood House of McComb with a bridal luncheon hosted by family friends. To complete her dream wedding, she wore her mother’s wedding dress. With taste and style much like her mother’s, the bride needed very few alterations in the dress; these were done by Hayle Whitehead of Southern Belle Boutique in Summit, Mississippi. The dress was a one-of-a-kind Bill Blass creation of white silk organza with a white satin band around the chapel-length train, and a ruffled, deep V back. Antique gold crystal beading was added around the neckline, belt, and train, a bit of the bride’s own unique flare. Complementing her gown, the bride wore her grandmother’s pearls; and completing her bridal ensemble, were distressed-white cowboy boots that her mother had embellished with matching appliqués and crystals. With a love of blue,

the bride chose misty blue, floor-length Bari Jay gowns for her bridesmaids. To reflect her love of Texas A&M University where the couple met, maroon was added to the wedding as an accent color for the groomsmen and the flowers. Kelly Hart from The Flower Nook of McComb arranged flowers for the ceremony. The bride’s bouquet featured cream dinner plate dahlias, burgundy scabiosa, artemesia, millet, and green wheat. Deborah Tucker and Cathy Brown of Brandon, Mississippi, arranged the reception flowers, incorporating locallysourced wild flowers, fall grasses, and seedpods. Michele Milliet, the bride’s aunt, helped decorate and coordinate the special day. The ceremony was held atop a rolling hill at the Lazy H Ranch. The bride and her father rode on horseback up to the wedding site to strains of “The Kiss” from Last of the Mohicans. The Jackson String Quartet performed all the music. Music minister, Christopher Hart, along with cousins of the bride, Riley and Reagan Milliet, sang “Red Is the Rose”; and later, the trio sang “Hallelujah.” The reception, also held at the ranch, began with a cocktail hour and passed hors d’oeuvres featuring Grannie Annie’s devilled eggs, crawfish

hand-pies, and chanterelle toasts. The reception food was placed atop wooden farm tables made by the bride’s father and husband-to-be from weathered fence boards collected at the ranch. The food, catered by Ken Dixon of Brookhaven, Mississippi, showcased both Mississippi and Texas favorites. The bride’s cake, topped with lovebirds, was a two-tier almond flavored cake with lemon and pineapple fillings created by Estelle Schilling of Magnolia. The groom’s cake, a red velvet cake with white chocolate ganache, created by Peggy Lee of Brandon, was made to look like tooled leather with the groom’s brand embossed on the top. Surrounding the groom’s cake was an assortment of sweets gathered by all of the families’ closest friends. This display included chocolate meringue pie, pralines, buttermilk pie, coconut cake, and Texas sheet cake. Under the intricately lit pavilion, the Trey Lewis Band kicked off the couple’s first dance with “God Gave Me You.” The favor table was lined with homemade jalapeno and habañero pepper jelly, cowboy candy, and blueberry preserves for people to take home and enjoy. After a honeymoon in Quebec City, Canada, the couple is now at home in College Station, Texas.

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JANUARY Louisiana Up & Coming! www.louisianatravel.com ALEXANDRIA Throughout January www.alexandriapinevillela.com BATON ROUGE Throughout January www.visitbatonrouge.org January 14 – 15 Louisiana Marathon 900 N. Third St. www.thelouisianamarathon.com (225)342-7317

January 28 Gene King Show Ferriday Arcade 7 pm (318)757-9999

January 9 – 22 History Mythbusters Rosedown (877)376-1867 www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com

February 11 Ronnie Cox & Friends Ferriday Arcade 7 pm (318)757-9999

VIDALIA Every Wednesday Farmers Market Old Courthouse www.cityofvidalia.com

PORT ALLEN Throughout January www.westbatonrougemuseum.com ST. FRANCISVILLE

January 12 Piatigorsky Foundation Concert Concordia Bank 7 pm / Free www.concordialibrary.org

FERRIDAY January 14 Ronnie Cox & Friends Ferriday Arcade 7 pm (318)757-9999

January 7 12th Night Tea & Tour Oakley Historic House 2 – 5 pm (225)635-3739

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January 26 Rondi Charleston Concert Vidalia Conference & Convention Center 7 pm / Free www.concordialibrary.org

Mississippi Up & Coming! JANUARY www.visitmississippi.org BROOKHAVEN January 13 MS Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart by Candlelight Haven Theatre 7:30 pm (601)990-2243 www.brookhavenlittletheatre.com February 18 Krewe of Ceres 50th Charity Ball Lincoln County Civic Center 7 pm / $50 (601)757-6141 JACKSON Throughout January www.visitjackson.com Throughout January Live Music Concerts Duling Hall www.dulinghall.com

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JANUARY Mississippi Up & Coming! Throughout January Art Events at Mississippi Museum of Art www.msmuseumart.org January 8 Premier Wedding Show Jackson Convention Complex 1 – 5pm www.thepremierbridalshow.com MAGNOLIA February 18 – 19 Mardi Gras Downtown Railroad Depot Saturday: 8 am – 6 pm / Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm (601)783-5267 www.magnoliachamberofcommerce.com

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Mississippi Up & Coming! JANUARY MCCOMB January 12 Annual Chamber Banquet Fernwood Country Club 6:30 pm / Members: $40 business.pinkeinfo.com January 26 6KXIÁH WR WKH &KHIV McComb Mill 6 – 9 pm / $100 business.pikeinfo.com January 29 Southwest Bridal Expo McComb Mill 1 – 4 pm elisedparker@gmail.com

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JANUARY Mississippi Up & Coming! NATCHEZ Throughout January Live Music Event Calendar www.visitnatchez.org/full-event-calendar Through January 7 Jeweled Christmas The Towers (601)660-7300 www.thetowersofnatchez.com January 28 Krewe of Phoenix Call Out Ball City Auditorium Non-members: $15 / 8 pm www.kreweofphoenixnatchez.com February 23 – 25 Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration presents Mississippi: A Literary Journey Natchez Convention Center 211 Main St. Events and times vary (601)446-1208 / (601)446-1274 nlcc@colin.edu

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Mississippi Up & Coming! JANUARY OLIVE BRANCH January 22 Mid-South Wedding Show The Whispering Woods Hall www.midsouthweddingshow.com VICKSBURG Throughout January www.visitvicksburg.com Throughout January Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation www.southernculture.org

January 14 Chill in the Hills Downtown Vicksburg 1900 Cherry St. (601)636-5703 January 14 MLK Parade & Celebration Downtown Vicksburg 2 – 5 pm (601)678-8263 January 26 – 27 Backstage Pass Conference 1600 Mulberry St. (601)634-4527 / www.mainstreet.com January 18 – 20 Leader in Me Symposium Vicksburg Convention Center Keynote: St. Join Sean Covey 8 am – 4 pm www.vicksburgconventioncenter.com January 28 Chili for Children Cookoff Lady Luck Casino 11 am – 3pm (601)636-2340

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