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BY SEVA MAY UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA NAMES LATORIA W. THOMAS AS PRESIDENT & CEO

United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) has announced that LaToria “Tori” W. Thomas will become the next President & CEO of the organization, effective March 1. Thomas will be the first tive March 1. Thomas will be the first woman and first African American to lead UWNWLA. She currently serves as Vice President of Community Investments & Operations at UWNWLA.

Thomas brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to this role, including work in foundations and ship experience to this role, including work in foundations and grant-making organizations, fundraising, program development, and management. Thomas has served on the boards of the Committee for a Better New Orleans/Metropolitan Area Commis-mittee for a Better New Orleans/Metropolitan Area Commission, Young Leadership Council, and Forum 35. She currently sion, Young Leadership Council, and Forum 35. She currently serves on the Executive Committee for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.- Sigma Rho Omega Chapter, the Advisory Board for the Greater Shreveport Chamber’s Leadership Program, and AFP North Louisiana Board.

A national search was conducted for the President & CEO position that attracted 37 candidates. After several interviews, Thomas was chosen by a selection committee made up of five UWNWLA was chosen by a selection committee made up of five UWNWLA board members. For the next three months, Thomas will be work-board members. For the next three months, Thomas will be work ing alongside retiring UWNWLA President & CEO Dr. Bruce Will-ing alongside retiring UWNWLA President & CEO Dr. Bruce Willson to prepare for her induction. After 13 years of service to the or-son to prepare for her induction. After 13 years of service to the or ganization, Dr. Willson is assured that he is leaving UWNWLA in good hands. “It has been a pleasure to watch Tori grow and exceed good hands. “It has been a pleasure to watch Tori grow and exceed expectations over the past three years,” said Dr. Willson. “She has a vision for this organization that is grounded in meeting the needs vision for this organization that is grounded in meeting the needs of our community in the most efficient way possible. She has been of our community in the most efficient way possible. She has been an asset and blessing to United Way since she came on board, and I an asset and blessing to United Way since she came on board, and I look forward to seeing her vision come to life.”

Thomas graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Northwestern State University. After graduating, matics from Northwestern State University. After graduating, she started her nonprofit career at Shreveport Green as an Amer-she started her nonprofit career at Shreveport Green as an Amer iCorps Crew Leader. Thomas then relocated to New Orleans to assist with the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s rebuilding ef-assist with the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s rebuilding ef forts after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. She later served as the community specialist and program analyst for the AARP Foundation, the charitable affiliate of AARP that serves vulnerable dation, the charitable affiliate of AARP that serves vulnerable individuals 50 and older by creating and advancing solutions that help them build economic opportunity and social connect-that help them build economic opportunity and social connectedness. Thomas also served as an Executive Director for Dress for Success New Orleans and as the donor services officer for the for Success New Orleans and as the donor services officer for the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, where she managed 19 national and local scholarships. international event was hosted by the STR SHARE Center in ear ly November 2021. Competing in the graduate division, the LSUS team had three online graduate students from different states: Stephen Bickel, Derek McCrory, and Holden Murray. Dr. Minsun Kim, an LSUS Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing, was the faculty advisor and coach.

Competitors included 26 undergraduate and 11 graduate teams representing 35 schools from 11 countries. Each team was asked to analyze various live data and information from the hospitality and tourism industries to then present findings to a panel of senior-level industry judges. LSUS’s presentation focused on Los Angeles, California.

“I am thrilled that LSUS graduate teams performed so well last year (2nd place) and this year (1st place),” Dr. Kim said. “I am very proud of our students who converted the live hotel data into meaningful and fantastic presentations. We have had many discussions via Zoom and email. It was indeed challenging but enjoyable. I was very fortunate to work with these talented MBA students. I am thankful for LSUS’s support.”

LSUS won second place last year in its first appearance in the competition, and it included 37 undergraduate and 13 graduate teams representing 44 colleges and universities across 17 countries. Brandi Chambless, Ryan Dickerson, and Nicole McVey were the inaugural team with a presentation focused on Tokyo hospitality amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the anticipated 2020 Olympics.

Dr. Kim and her teams spend months practicing and training for the competition. The event serves as the next step after completing the Hospitality Analytics course, which provides an opportunity to earn two industry certifications— Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) and Certification in Advanced Hotel and Tourism Analytics (CAHTA).

“We’ve received feedback that the experience was overwhelmingly positive for the students,” STR Vice President, Duane Vinson, said. “They learned so much while analyzing data and working together as a team on their presentations.”

LSU SHREVEPORT GRADUATE STUDENTS WIN INTERNATIONAL MARKET STUDY COMPETITION

A team of three LSUS MBA students won the 7th Annual STR Market Study Competition earning a $1,000 cash prize. The international event was hosted by the STR SHARE Center in early November 2021. Competing in the graduate division, the LSUS team had three online graduate students from different states: Stephen Bickel, Derek McCrory, and Holden Murray. Dr. Minsun Kim, an LSUS Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing, was the faculty advisor and coach.

Competitors included 26 undergraduate and 11 graduate teams representing 35 schools from 11 countries. Each team was asked to analyze various live data and information from the hospitality and tourism industries to then present findings to a panel of senior-level industry judges. LSUS’s presentation focused on Los Angeles, California.

“I am thrilled that LSUS graduate teams performed so well last year (2nd place) and this year (1st place),” Dr. Kim said. “I am very proud of our students who converted the live hotel data into meaningful and fantastic presentations. We have had many discussions via Zoom and email. It was indeed challenging but enjoyable. I was very fortunate to work with these talented MBA students. I am thankful for LSUS’s support.”

LSUS won second place last year in its first appearance in the competition, and it included 37 undergraduate and 13 graduate teams representing 44 colleges and universities across 17 countries. Brandi Chambless, Ryan Dickerson, and Nicole McVey were the inaugural team with a presentation focused on Tokyo hospitality amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the anticipated 2020 Olympics.

Dr. Kim and her teams spend months practicing and training for the competition. The event serves as the next step after completing the Hospitality Analytics course, which provides an opportunity to earn two industry certifications— Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) and Certification in Advanced Hotel and Tourism Analytics (CAHTA).

“We’ve received feedback that the experience was overwhelmingly positive for the students,” STR Vice President, Duane Vinson, said. “They learned so much while analyzing data and working together as a team on their presentations.”

UNITED WAY OF NWLA HOSTED FIFTH ANNUAL DAY UNITED WAY OF NWLA HOSTED FIFTH ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE WITH CADDO SCHOOLS OF SERVICE WITH CADDO SCHOOLS

United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) partnered United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) partnered with Caddo Parish Public Schools to host its fifth annual dis-with Caddo Parish Public Schools to host its fifth annual district-wide volunteer day for students, parents, educators, and trict-wide volunteer day for students, parents, educators, and more. Volunteers consisted of 19 teams representing K-12 Cad-more. Volunteers consisted of 19 teams representing K-12 Caddo schools that partnered with a nonprofit agency across Bossier do schools that partnered with a nonprofit agency across Bossier and Caddo parishes. Together, the teams completed three in-per-and Caddo parishes. Together, the teams completed three in-person projects and 16 collection drives. Their efforts yielded more son projects and 16 collection drives. Their efforts yielded more than 8,028 essential items and made an impact of $13,075 in eco-than 8,028 essential items and made an impact of $13,075 in economic support. nomic support.

During Caddo’s Day of Service, 20 volunteers completed 74 During Caddo’s Day of Service, 20 volunteers completed 74 hours of community service while learning about civic needs. hours of community service while learning about civic needs. Volunteers are the backbone of nonprofit organizations because Volunteers are the backbone of nonprofit organizations because nonprofits often do not have the financial resources or man-nonprofits often do not have the financial resources or manpower to hire outside help for upkeep; that’s where volunteers power to hire outside help for upkeep; that’s where volunteers come in. “We know participation of a single student group and come in. “We know participation of a single student group and their team captain makes a significant impact during our Day of their team captain makes a significant impact during our Day of Service events,” said Community Engagement & Creative Coor-Service events,” said Community Engagement & Creative Coordinator Harper McKnight. “This fall, multiple teams from high dinator Harper McKnight. “This fall, multiple teams from high schools, such as Captain Shreve, Green Oaks, and Southwood, schools, such as Captain Shreve, Green Oaks, and Southwood, chose to go the extra mile. With four additional teams on board, chose to go the extra mile. With four additional teams on board, our volunteers multiplied the opportunity to give back.” our volunteers multiplied the opportunity to give back.”

WINNERS OF THE 2021 AMERICAN ROSE CENTER WINNERS OF THE 2021 AMERICAN ROSE CENTER INTERNATIONAL ROSE TRIALS INTERNATIONAL ROSE TRIALS

The Best Roses of the Trials were awarded on October 30, The Best Roses of the Trials were awarded on October 30, 2021. It was the First Annual Rose Trials Awards Presentation 2021. It was the First Annual Rose Trials Awards Presentation for the American Rose Center, which followed the morning’s Ce-for the American Rose Center, which followed the morning’s Celebrity Judging – the final judging of 2019 rose entries. lebrity Judging – the final judging of 2019 rose entries.

Rose trials have been a long-held tradition especially in Eu-Rose trials have been a long-held tradition especially in Europe. Today, there are 28 Rose Trials locations in 16 countries rope. Today, there are 28 Rose Trials locations in 16 countries around the world, including the U.S., where rose breeders offer around the world, including the U.S., where rose breeders offer their finest rose introductions to be grown in trial grounds for at their finest rose introductions to be grown in trial grounds for at least two years before winners are announced. least two years before winners are announced.

The American Rose Center initiated its Rose Trials in 2019 The American Rose Center initiated its Rose Trials in 2019 as a goal of the Garden’s master plan and the Great Garden Res-as a goal of the Garden’s master plan and the Great Garden Restoration Project. The site of the Trials is the magnificent Wind-toration Project. The site of the Trials is the magnificent Windsounds Carillon Tower, a 30’ tall sculpture within the grounds of sounds Carillon Tower, a 30’ tall sculpture within the grounds of America’s Rose Garden. After the roses in trials were judged for America’s Rose Garden. After the roses in trials were judged for two years, five times per year, the time came for final judging and two years, five times per year, the time came for final judging and presentation of awards. presentation of awards.

Top Winner of the ARC GOLD MEDAL for the Dr. J. Horace Top Winner of the ARC GOLD MEDAL for the Dr. J. Horace McFarland Award for Most Outstanding Rose of the Trials was McFarland Award for Most Outstanding Rose of the Trials was the Grandiflora Rose ‘SWEET SPIRIT’. Breeder of the rose is the Grandiflora Rose ‘SWEET SPIRIT’. Breeder of the rose is Alain Meilland of the House of Meilland, France. Introducer of Alain Meilland of the House of Meilland, France. Introducer of the rose is Star Roses & Plants. The rose, classed as a Grandiflora, the rose is Star Roses & Plants. The rose, classed as a Grandiflora, is described as “deep pink, mauve reverse. Strong, damask, fruity, is described as “deep pink, mauve reverse. Strong, damask, fruity, sweet fragrance. Up to 35 petals. Average bloom diameter 3.75”. sweet fragrance. Up to 35 petals. Average bloom diameter 3.75”. Blooms are large, very double, in small cluster form. Blooms in Blooms are large, very double, in small cluster form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.” (House of Meilland) Foliage is flushes throughout the season.” (House of Meilland) Foliage is dark green and semi-glossy. Plant height is 3-4 feet. ‘Sweet Spirit’ dark green and semi-glossy. Plant height is 3-4 feet. ‘Sweet Spirit’ was awarded the Jane Owen & Quintin T. Hardtner, Jr. Award for was awarded the Jane Owen & Quintin T. Hardtner, Jr. Award for Best Grandiflora Rose before taking the Gold Medal and sweep-Best Grandiflora Rose before taking the Gold Medal and sweeping these additional top awards: Virginia K. Shehee Award for ing these additional top awards: Virginia K. Shehee Award for Most Fragrant Rose; William J. Radler Award for Most Disease Most Fragrant Rose; William J. Radler Award for Most Disease Resistant Rose; Dr. Joseph & Marion Klima Award for Best Gar-Resistant Rose; Dr. Joseph & Marion Klima Award for Best Garden Impression Rose. den Impression Rose.

Other award-winning roses were: American Rose Society Other award-winning roses were: American Rose Society President’s Award for Best Hybrid Tea Rose: ‘SWEET MADE President’s Award for Best Hybrid Tea Rose: ‘SWEET MADEMOISELLE’, bred by Alain Meilland for the House of Meilland; MOISELLE’, bred by Alain Meilland for the House of Meilland; introduced by Star Roses & Plants. This garden beauty is de-introduced by Star Roses & Plants. This garden beauty is described as “old fashioned,” with 48-68 petals, fragrant, large to scribed as “old fashioned,” with 48-68 petals, fragrant, large to 5” in a luscious rose-pink with orange-pink shades. The bush is 5” in a luscious rose-pink with orange-pink shades. The bush is large, up to 72” tall and healthy. large, up to 72” tall and healthy.

Dr. Charles & Carolyn Beaird Award for Best Climbing Rose: Dr. Charles & Carolyn Beaird Award for Best Climbing Rose: ‘HIGH WIRE FLYER’, bred by Will Radler; introduced by Star ‘HIGH WIRE FLYER’, bred by Will Radler; introduced by Star Roses & Plants. The bloom is described as “hot pink” with very Roses & Plants. The bloom is described as “hot pink” with very slight fragrance. Foliage is dark green, semi-glossy and very slight fragrance. Foliage is dark green, semi-glossy and very healthy. Already a winner in the American Rose Trials for Sus-healthy. Already a winner in the American Rose Trials for Sustainability, it has received a rating of 8.5 (of 10.0) in the 2022 tainability, it has received a rating of 8.5 (of 10.0) in the 2022 Handbook for Selecting Roses. Handbook for Selecting Roses.

ARS President Emeritus Dr. Jim Hering Award for best Mini-ARS President Emeritus Dr. Jim Hering Award for best Miniflora Rose: ‘TRUE LOVE’, aka “Red Captain,” bred by Ping Lim; flora Rose: ‘TRUE LOVE’, aka “Red Captain,” bred by Ping Lim; introduced by Altman Plants. It is a low growing rose, up to 18” introduced by Altman Plants. It is a low growing rose, up to 18” in height, which produces blooms of a powerful red. Blooms are in height, which produces blooms of a powerful red. Blooms are very full, with 40 or more petals. very full, with 40 or more petals.

American Rose Center Committee Award for Best Shrub American Rose Center Committee Award for Best Shrub Rose in Bush Form: ‘TRUE PERFUME’, aka “Lady First”, bred Rose in Bush Form: ‘TRUE PERFUME’, aka “Lady First”, bred by Ping Lim; introduced by Altman Plants. This rose produces by Ping Lim; introduced by Altman Plants. This rose produces pretty pink blooms on a lovely bush, with healthy foliage. With a pretty pink blooms on a lovely bush, with healthy foliage. With a name that includes “perfume,” it has to be fragrant. name that includes “perfume,” it has to be fragrant.

Volunteers of America’s Rose Garden Award for Best Shrub Volunteers of America’s Rose Garden Award for Best Shrub Rose in Groundcover Form: ‘OSO EASY DOUBLE PINK’, bred by Rose in Groundcover Form: ‘OSO EASY DOUBLE PINK’, bred by Alain Meilland; introduced by Spring Meadow. It is a low grow-Alain Meilland; introduced by Spring Meadow. It is a low growing, pretty pink rose with 17-25 petals. ing, pretty pink rose with 17-25 petals.

Grandiflora Rose ‘Sweet Spirit’

Sweet Mademoiselle ‘High Wire Flyer’

Miniflora Rose ‘True Love’ ‘True Perfume’

LOUISIANA RANKED IN TOP TEN FOR ELECTION INTEGRITY

#7 Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin recently announced that Louisiana was ranked in the top 10 states for election integrity by the Heri-integrity by the Heri tage Foundation. The 2021 Election Integrity Scorecard, which was released last week, ranks Louisiana seventh Scorecard, which was released last week, ranks Louisiana seventh in the nation. Scores were calculated from 12 different categories, including voter ID implementation, absentee ballot management, including voter ID implementation, absentee ballot management, vote counting practices and verification of citizenship. The Heritage Foundation Election Integrity Scorecard compares states’ election laws that affect election security and integrity. Cellular Physiology at LSU transform the organ preser failure, called ‘delayed graft Solutions was one of four fiand health innovation startup finals, entrepreneurs needsurgical device, therapeutic, Arganum Transplant Solutions and Postdoctoral Fellow at LSU pitch to the Startup Prize panel of judges in December. As the win-

SHREVEPORT BUSINESS WINS STARTUP PRIZE 2021: FOCUS ON HEALTH

J. Steven Alexander, PhD, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at LSU Health Shreveport, and his company, Arganum Transplant Solutions, was named the winner of Startup Prize 2021: Focus on Health. Arganum Transplant Solutions aims to transform the organ preservation market by providing a method to convert ‘marginal’ donor organs into ‘acceptable/ optimal’ organs by preventing post-implant inflammation which causes transplantation failure, called ‘delayed graft failure.’ Arganum Transplant Solutions was one of four finalists for this year’s Startup Prize, which focused on health and health innovation startup companies. To qualify for the finals, entrepreneurs needed to have a health-focused business, such as a medical or surgical device, therapeutic, health technology, health service, or drug research. Dr. Ricardo Costa, CEO of Arganum Transplant Solutions and Postdoctoral Fellow at LSU Health Shreveport, and Dr. Alexander, President of Arganum Transplant Solutions, presented their final business plans and pitch to the Startup Prize panel of judges in December. As the winner of the competition, they receive $10,000 cash and a variety of professional services to further expand their company.

OCHSNER LSU OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT HEALTH SHREVEPORT PHYSICIANS HONORED PHYSICIANS HONORED BY NORTHWEST BY NORTHWEST LOUISIANA PEDIATRIC LOUISIANA PEDIATRIC SOCIETY SOCIETY

The Northwest Louisiana The Northwest Louisiana Pediatric Society honored sev-Pediatric Society honored several Ochsner LSU physicians eral Ochsner LSU physicians in December with awards com-in December with awards commemorating the outstanding memorating the outstanding commitment providers have commitment providers have in caring for the children in the in caring for the children in the Northwest Louisiana commu-Northwest Louisiana community. Awards were presented nity. Awards were presented by current President of the by current President of the Northwest Louisiana Pediatric Society, Dr. Megan Gardner, who Northwest Louisiana Pediatric Society, Dr. Megan Gardner, who along with a committee, selected the winners. along with a committee, selected the winners.

Dr. Majed Jeroudi was presented with the Joseph Bocchini, Jr. Dr. Majed Jeroudi was presented with the Joseph Bocchini, Jr. Award for his displays of Humanism in Pediatrics. Dr. Jeroudi, a Award for his displays of Humanism in Pediatrics. Dr. Jeroudi, a pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist, has spent his life caring for the pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist, has spent his life caring for the special needs of children of North Louisiana who have the uncom-special needs of children of North Louisiana who have the uncommon diagnosis of cancer or pediatric blood disease. mon diagnosis of cancer or pediatric blood disease.

Dr. Ryan Jones, pediatric cardiologist, received the Dr. Wil-Dr. Ryan Jones, pediatric cardiologist, received the Dr. William H. Haynie, Sr. award, which commemorates the recipient for liam H. Haynie, Sr. award, which commemorates the recipient for the years of service and commitment to children of the Northwest the years of service and commitment to children of the Northwest Louisiana region. Surrounded by family, co-workers, and several Louisiana region. Surrounded by family, co-workers, and several pediatric residents, Dr. Jones was able to take a moment to re-pediatric residents, Dr. Jones was able to take a moment to reflect on the award and appreciate the kind words delivered in the flect on the award and appreciate the kind words delivered in the presentation by Dr. Gardner, Dr. Joe Bocchini and Ochsner LSU presentation by Dr. Gardner, Dr. Joe Bocchini and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Pediatric Chair Dr. Maroun Mhanna. Health Shreveport Pediatric Chair Dr. Maroun Mhanna.

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Emily Evans and Bryan Overdyke

MAY 28, 2016

On Thursday, May 26, wedding guests arrived in Napa to kick off the weekend with a Welcome Reception at the Silverado Resort. The following evening, wedding attendants and family were wowed by the rehearsal dinner setting at Merryvale Winery hosted by the groom’s parents. Eighty guests dined at the long table in the cask room complete with candelabras and beautiful florals. (Robin Williams also had his rehearsal dinner there!) The afternoon wedding ceremony took place at St. Helena Catholic Church officiated by Father Peter Mangum. Following the ceremony, guests were bused to Inglenook Winery for wine and cheese tastings. The festivities continued at the Silverado Resort and Spa with a cocktail hour that led into the reception. The outdoor reception was picturesque with florals cascading down the trees and fabric draping creating quite the ambiance. Guests feasted on farm-to-table dining and Napa Valley wines to celebrate the occasion. The Vendors:

Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Quintana Events •

Photographer: Adeline & Grace Photography •

Videographer: Justin Clough Productions •

Floral Design: Poppystone •

Band: The All-Stars (San Francisco, Ca.) •

Cocktail Hour Venue: Inglenook Winery •

Wedding Gown: Romona Keveza for Stanley Korshak •

Bridesmaids Attire: Lilac Amsale dresses from Bella Bridesmaids •

Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Custom Linen suits from John Pickens •

Jeweler: McCary’s

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Morgan Davis and Daniel Simpson OCTOBER 29, 2016 • • MAIN_0117.indd 36 Although Morgan and Daniel were students at LSU at the same time, they had to go all the way to China on an MBA study abroad trip to meet! It wasn’t until after graduation when Morgan moved to New Orleans and Daniel moved to Shreveport that the romance started. After two and a half years of long distance dating, Daniel popped the question and Morgan said “yes”! When starting the wedding planning, they immediately called event planner, florist and family friend Kendall Bailey. With his help, Morgan’s dream wedding became a reality. Morgan wore a silk white French Chantilly Lace gown over silk satin organza, and a silk illusion veil edged with Chantilly Lace, both designed exclusively for her by Patti Flowers of Dallas. The sheer illusion bateau neckline was adorned with delicate organic lace petals. The ceremony was held at the beautiful flower adorned First Presbyterian Church in Shreveport. A lovely candle lit reception followed in a lavish clear tent on the grounds of David Tom’s Academy 265. Dancing the night away as the star shone in the crystal clear sky, the newly married husband and wife ended their perfect day surrounded by family, friends and love. The Vendors: • Venue: David Tom’s Academy 265• Florist: Kendall Bailey of Kendall and Company• Pelican Tents and Events• Brian Lewis Photography• Hitched Film• Southern Fork Catering of the Jason Brady Restaurant Group • Band: Musical Fantasy• Bride’s Cake: GeorigeGirl Cakery• Groom’s Cake: Alyson Foreman• Wedding Dress, Mother of Bride, & Mother of Groom’s Dresses: Custom designed by Patti Flowers of Dallas Bella Bridesmaids Drake Valet

The following evening, wedding at the long table in the cask room The afternoon wedding ceremony guests were bused to Inglenook tastings. The festivities continued at cascading down the trees and fabric draping creating quite the ambiance. veil edged with Chantilly Lace, both designed exclusively for her by Patti organic lace petals. The ceremony was held at the beautiful flower adorned First lovely candle lit reception followed in a ended their perfect day surrounded by

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MARCH 5, 2015

Sara and Cole wanted to create a “wow factor” for their wedding guests throughout the course of the evening. Their desire was to host their ceremony and reception at an upscale outdoor venue while incorporating venue while incorporating traditional flair.

The ceremony took place on the rooftop where the floral design was elegant and the ballroom was illuminated with candles throughout. Guests were then treated to a magical fireworks display during the reception. It was definitely an evening to remember.

Wedding by

MOONLIGHT & LACE

and photography by

OLIVIA LOTT PHOTOGRAPHY

Featuring Vendors:

• Videographer: Braniff

Productions

• Floral Design: Kyle Loyd at

Colony House of Flowers • Fireworks Display:

Pyromania Fireworks, LLC • Band: Earshot Graffiti

• Wedding Gown: Wedding Gown:

Martina Liana at Happily Ever After • Bridesmaids Attire: Joanna

August at Bella Bridesmaid • Groom/Groomsmen

Attire: Squires • Hair: Shannon

Lare at The Ritz

• Makeup: Bel Viso

Makeup Artistry

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Coverage includes a description of the wedding and reception, Coverage includes a description of the wedding and reception, your wedding dress, your list of vendors, and full color or black and your wedding dress, your list of vendors, and full color or black and white photos. Printed in the issue of your choice and posted online.

Sherricka Fields and Vernon JonesAUGUST 22, 2015 Carol Nunley, a Shreveport, Louisiana Accredited wedding / event planner and designer, is known for creating your event with passion, and personalization. As an independent planner, Carol work one-on-one with her clients and provide a unique experience with all the pampering and respect they deserve. Preparing for your special day should be fun and exciting. Her wedding and event planning service will be a welcomed relief to the sometimes hectic details. Carol is a Certified Sandals / Beaches Resorts / Grand Pineapple Specialist. Sandals is the luxury resort with more included than any other resort. Sherricka and Vernon Jones of Shreveport, La., were married on August 22, 2015 at four o’clock in the evening at Brown Chapel of Centenary College. After finishing active military duty and seeking degrees in paramedics and kinesiology, Vernon met Sherricka while she was pursuing her career in finance.Sherricka’s ballet students performed a number at her wedding that Sherricka choreographed herself. The Vendors: • Wedding Planner/ Coordinator: Carol Nunley at Circle of Love• Photographer: Ephraim Fields & Jeremy Brown• Videographer: Nicoby Watkins• Wedding Gown: Happily Ever After• Bridesmaids Attire: Bella Bridesmaids• Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Al’s Formalwear• Hair: Yoloanda Gales of Benote’ Salon• Makeup: Pavunae Jones of Pretty Please Cosmetics• String Quartet: Four Seasons Quartet• Wedding Decor: Patricia Jenkins, Bernadette Stroud 12/20/16 1:58 AM Love in BloomDonna Brian D onna Brian, MWP™ is known as the only Master Wedding Planner in Louisiana. Donna, and her team of event professionals, is an award winning, full service wedding and event certified planners. Having been in the industry for more than 18 years, she is sought after for her expertise and trend setting ideas. She has won numerous awards including the Miss Dorothy Heart Award. This award demonstrates a “passion for the wedding industry” and is nominated by her peers in the Association of Bridal Consultants. Other awards include Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business of the Year, Voted Knot Best of Weddings, Knot Hall of Fame, Locals Love Us and Brides Choice Award. She is a certified Sandals Wedding and Honeymoon specialist and will recommend what Caribbean property will meet a couple needs. She loves planning destination weddings for domestic and international locations.Donna is dedicated to making her client’s events unique, personal, and unforgettable with providing exceptional customer service. She is passionate about weddings, and strives to make dreams come true For more information or to book your wedding, honeymoon or event call us to schedule an appointment 318-469-2044 . arol Nunley, a Shreveport, Louisiana Accredited wedding / event planner and designer, is known for creating your event with passion, and personalization. As an independent planner, Carol work one-on-one with her clients and provide a unique experience with all the pampering and respect they deserve. Preparing for your special day should be fun and exciting. Her wedding and event planning service will be a welcomed relief to the sometimes hectic details. Carol is a Certified Sandals / Beaches Resorts / Grand Pineapple Specialist. Sandals is the luxury resort with more included than any other resort. Sherricka and Vernon Jones of Shreveport, La., were married on August 22, 2015 at four o’clock in the evening at Brown Chapel of Centenary College. After finishing active military duty and seeking degrees in paramedics and kinesiology, Vernon met Sherricka while she was pursuing her career in finance.Sherricka’s ballet students performed a number at her wedding that Sherricka choreographed herself. • Wedding Planner/ Coordinator: Carol Nunley at Circle of Love• Photographer: Ephraim Fields & Jeremy Brown• Videographer: Nicoby Watkins• Wedding Gown: Happily Ever After• Bridesmaids Attire: Bella Bridesmaids• Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Al’s Formalwear• Hair: Yoloanda Gales of Benote’ Salon• Makeup: Pavunae Jones of Pretty Please Cosmetics• String Quartet: Four Seasons Quartet• Wedding Decor: Patricia Jenkins, Bernadette Stroud onna Brian, MWP™ is known as the only Master Wedding Planner in Louisiana. Donna, and her team of event professionals, is an award winning, full service wedding and event certified planners. Having been in the industry for more than 18 years, she is sought after for her expertise and trend setting ideas. She has won numerous awards including the Miss Dorothy Heart Award. This award demonstrates a “passion for the wedding industry” and is nominated by her peers in the Association of Bridal Consultants. Other awards include Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business of the Year, Voted Knot Best of Weddings, Knot Hall of Fame, Locals Love Us and Brides Choice Award. She is a certified Sandals Wedding and Honeymoon specialist and will recommend what Caribbean property will meet a couple needs. She loves planning destination weddings for domestic and international locations.Donna is dedicated to making her client’s events unique, personal, and unforgettable with providing exceptional customer service. She is passionate about weddings, and strives to make dreams come true For more information or to book your wedding, honeymoon or event call us to schedule an appointment 318-469-2044 .