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Ceremony & Reception Location Hunt Phelan, Photographer: Key Elements Photography, Catering: Simply Delicious Catering, Florist: Jamie Liebenrood, Bridal: Low’s Bridal, Bridal Formal: Jos. A Banks, Cake: The Cake Lady, Designer: Eddie Key, DJ: Disc Jockeys, Jewelry: Gold & Diamond Warehouse, Accommodations: The Peabody Hotel
533 BEALE STREET, MEMPHIS, TN 38103 (901) 786-8801 HUNTPHELAN.COM
The Calhouns make their getaway in a vintage Cadillac with a “Calhoun” sign (as if we didn’t know!).
com with an elegant and fun gold confetti background and it was decided the wedding should be black-tie optional in view of the formal surroundings. Her gown was designed by Maggie Sottero, with a vintage style suited for the Downton theme and historic venue, and Jim’s tuxedo came from Macy’s. Karolina and Jim chose to keep their bridal party small and asked only their matron of honor Amy Moore Cresswell, best man Richard Stevens, and usher Jeffrey Nickell, to stand alongside them during the ceremony. The ring bearer was nephew Jay Gonda and the little flower girl was a niece, Luca Calhoun. After the ceremony, Karolina had her seven honorary bridesmaids join for pictures in the garden. The wedding ceremony was in Annesdale’s rose garden after which guests moved inside the elegant home for the reception. The dance floor was outside at the rear of the home lit by party lights. The caterer was Paradox with chef Jimmy Gentry who provided artfully arranged, seasonal food, which included
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