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Annalee and Daniel Miller's New Year’s Eve Wedding

From the editor As I put this magazine together last year, I had just finished

Editor’s pick for every season

being the maid of honor in my dear friend’s wedding. As fate would have it, the day that I am writing this very note, I was just asked to be a bridesmaid in another dear friend’s

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fall wedding, and I could not be any more stoked.

Needless to say, I really love weddings. I’m also the type of girl that has had her wedding pretty much planned since...well, as long as I can really remember. I’ve already

Tips for the Maid of Honor

perused countless pinterest boards and saved trends, ideas and websites to a folder called “Mack’s Dream Wedding.”

I know the color scheme (blues + pinks). I know the dress I want (long-sleeve lace with blue tulle). I know

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the food (taco truck.) I know what flowers I have to have (eucalyptus and succulents).

Am I crazy? I’m not sure. I just love weddings!

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My boyfriend (and parents) are probably reading this freaked out. Have no fear, Jeremy, that’s why I absolutely love this magazine -- it lets me dream for a bit in the

An open letter to the wedding from a waiter

wonderful world of weddings.

I promise you I’ve poured as much energy as I possible can into this issue so that you at home can either get ideas or simply just bask in the true beauty of some of these local weddings.

I promise you I’ve dedicated lots of time and research

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into this issue to make it something my readers can use a

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resource and also a thing of beauty.

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Love and light,

Advertising representatives Robbie Beeker, Christina Ruotolo, Alan Skirnick and Rubi Smith Creative services director

Mackenzie Tewksbury

Jessica Harris Creative services Brandi Callahan, Lora Jernigan, Tim Mayberry, Dawn Newton and Matthew Wagner Her magazine is published by The Daily Reflector and Adams Publishing Group

Contact Her Mackenzie Tewksbury | Editor | 329-9585 John Powell | Advertising | 329-9632 Samuel Alvarado | Designer | 329-9604 Email: tellher@reflector.com

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NEW YEAR WEDDING

ANNALEE & DANIEL MILLER D AT E

December 31, 2018 CEREMONY

First Christian Church RECEPTION

The Martinsborough PHOTOS COURTESY OF

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winter wedding

keep warm Play around with cozy blankets, shawls, scarfs, etc for photos and to keep warm obviously!

bold colors Winter is really fun to play around with bold colors – reds and greens will add a POP that you can’t get any other way.

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Spiked hot chocol ate bar... because, I mean, do I need to explain?

Long sleeve Long sleeved lace dresses are on my dream wedding list, for sure.

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Spring wedding

Pot te d greenery

light colors & prints Trenholm Photo trenholmphoto.com

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Summer wedding

bold & bright Think sophisticated brights.

light & airy Think about adding some colors to your

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treats Wine smoothies?

Popsicle treats?

Yes.

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Sunf lowers

Flower crowns

Add these to your bouquet

The perfect summer

for a special little touch

accessory for your

that will make your wedding

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Fall

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warm tones Try burgundy for your groom.

Have fun with fall f lavors!

Bonus points if you do.

I want to see this.

So, instead of a margarita, think pumpkin spice and cinnamon.

rustic I’m obsessed with a dusty blue wedding.

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Eucalyptus.

In. Everything.

Succulents.

All of the succulents.

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Unconventional wedding Ideas

These are a few things either I want or I’ve seen other people do to ditch the “traditional” styles of wedding and really do it their way!

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WEDDINGS

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hile this magazine, and probably most magazines of this nature, focus a lot on giving the bride advice and ideas, I wanted to take a moment and not forget about a very integral part of the wedding process: the maid of honor!

As I said earlier, I was a maid of honor in my dear friend’s wedding last October, and it really was one of my most cherished experiences. There’s stressful moments, don’t be fooled, but there’s nothing quite like being trusted by your closest friends to do one of the most important tasks.

TO ANOTHER Tips and tricks for the MOH

by Mackenzie Tewksbury photos by Matt Neal

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So, while I am by no means an expert, I wanted to share some tricks and tips that I learned for anyone reading this magazine in the maid of honor season of life that will hopefully help you through being the on-call therapist, best gal pal, the party-planner, the righthand woman.

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Be a decision maker! I’ve heard from many brides

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that their groom was a “Whatever you want, honey!” groom and while that’s admirable at times, brides make a lot of decisions, and it can get easily overwhelming. I remember my friend once texted me and said “I’ve made so many decisions today. Just tell me which one to pick.”

So, don’t be afraid to tell her what you think!

There is really no such thing as too early.

Get the contact information for the other bridesmaids as soon as possible. Start connecting early. Make sure everyone knows each other.

Be transparent so there are no surprises later down the road about plans, dates, money or anything. Coordinate calendars right away!

Be the line of communication for any questions or confusion.

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It’s really all about communication!

Have a legit chat with your bride about what her perfect bridal shower, bachelorette party, engagement party, etc., look like.

Honor those wishes to the best of your ability.

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Be a pal! If there is anything that the bride needs to do that you can do instead, go ahead and do it. Take anything off of her plate that you can.

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Be a liason.

The less the bride has to worry about, the better. The more you can answer, the better.

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Pinterest and Etsy will be your friend for all the cute ideas and props. I got a ton of cute little props on Etsy for cheap!

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Practice makes perfect when it comes to the probably most dreaded part about being a maid of honor: the toast. I chose a cute little story I had about the bride and groom and I practiced it on my way to work every day. Oh, that reminds me: don’t forget about the groom in your speech!

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I made an “Emergency Kit” for the day of the wedding and stuffed it with solutions to absolutely anything that could go wrong. Bobby pins, band-aids, Q-tips, tampons, chapstick, breath mints, advil, granola bars, etc.

Just tell me which one to pick.

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Make sure your bride eats. She will be so overwhelmed and busy at the reception, it’s often hard for her to eat a lot. And lots of alcohol on an empty stomach is not a recipe for success.

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Be in tune with your brides style. Follow her pinterest board. You’re the maid of honor for a reason, so make sure you can make your own suggestions or pick up something at the store that you know will fit into her vision!

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WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU DID AT YOUR WEDDING THAT, LOOKING BACK, YOU COULD’VE GONE WITHOUT? “I wore a big, fancy barrette in my hair. It kept sliding. I needed something much smaller.� —Susan Leggett

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“The wedding ceremony and reception all together.� —Natashu Tuten

ding was very formal but in today’s terms not elaborate at all. Second wedding was much smaller, much less formal, and a lot more fun.

Rather than leaving something out, I wish more photos were taken at both weddings.� —Mary Anne Pennington

WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT ATTENDING A WEDDING?

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“The reception! I love wedding cake.� —Susan Leggett “I can vividly remember attending a lovely wedding during my teen years at Beau Rivage Plantation in Wilmington. Our friends had swan sculptures made of ice in the middle

“My favorite part is when the time. The truth is in the eyes.� —Connie Moore Corey “Two things, actually: seeing the the wedding cake.’ —Mary Anne Pennington

a favorite during the wedding.� —Lien Hou

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WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON USING CELL PHONES AT WEDDINGS? RUDE OR WHO CARES? “I think at the wrong time it could be really rude. Once the ceremony is over and the couple have completed their photos, then in the right place, use cell phones to capture personal memories.� —Natashu Tuten

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“During the ceremony, no. It is distracting, especially when they stand to take a picture. After the ceremony, have at it!� —Connie Moore Corey

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“Okay as long as you are discreet and don’t post your photos on social media. That’s for the bride and groom to do.� —Susan Leggett

ANY ADVICE TO UPCOMING BRIDES? Try not to worry. Things will fall into place. Something may go wrong at the ceremony but that is okay. You will get married and that’s what matters. —Susan Leggett

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“Cell phones being used at weddings, funerals, church services or meals with other people is rude and demonstrates a total lack of courtesy. I’ve witnessed smart phones ringing loudly and being used at all of these occasions. I have had lunch with people who used their phones throughout the meal as if it was no big deal.� —Mary Anne Pennington

“My advice to brides is keep it simple and affordable. Remember the ceremony is a sacrament and the reception is the celebration.

Finally make it your wedding, not your mother’s or your best friend’s or what magazines tell you.� —Mary Anne Pennington

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“One advice to brides is: ‘love conquers all, even snoring.’’ —Lien Hou “Save some money and make the ceremony intimate and keep the cost. Also you get out of your marriage whatever you put in. is secondary.� —Natashu Tuten “The wedding is an event...the marriage is the commitment to love and forever after.� —Connie Moore Corey

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AN OPEN LETTER FROM A WAITER. TO THE WEDDING, First, I wanted to let you know that you are in the right

TO MY BRIDAL PARTY The bridal party knows how to have a good time. If the

hands. I vouch for my fellow wait staff; we’ve worked

bride and groom were the President and Vice President

over 500 weddings at this point and we know how to

of the United States, you would be their cabinet or even

make your special day shine. I’ve been preparing for this

their secret service agents! Make sure the newly weds are

for a while now, coming in the day before to set the tables

kept sane. Make sure they eat! You are the first line of de-

and to help set decorations if need be. We are excited to

fense while the bride and groom are eating the dinner our

see what kind of wedding this will be - casual and laid

kitchen meticulously crafted for them. Guests will want

back, a boogie disco fever kind of night, or a rager in

to come say hi, and sure that’s cute and all, but the bride

the cager where the drinks will be flowing and drunk

and groom have got to eat their dinner first!

groomsmen will try to leave us tips that we cannot accept.

Groomsmen, don’t get drunk before the wedding, and

Second, we, the waiters, would like to thank you for

I hope the bachelor party wasn’t the night before (serious-

not spreading sand across your table in a way to emulate

ly, there are movies on why that is not a good idea.) There

a beach centerpiece. I shudder thinking about the clean

are stories to be told of drunk Groomsmen, but take my

up many years later.

advice, wait to party later. My bridesmaids, those heels you are wearing? Take them off before the dancing has

TO MY GUESTS My lovely guests who are serving looks as much as I’ll be serving you dinner later, remember you are not

even started. You’ll thank me later. Oh! And help the photographer out by coming up with cute and creative photo ideas for the post-ceremony photo session.

the main attraction of the wedding. Look fantastic, but remember the stars of the show. Punctuality is key! I have

TO THE MAID OR MATRON OF HONOR AND BEST MAN,

seen it once, I’ve seen it a thousand times. People start

I must say something to both of you: the “advice” for the

to arrive right as the bride is set to walk down the aisle.

Groom “when you’re right, you are wrong and just accept

That, my guests, is a giant no-no. If this does happen,

that,” is very old. If you put it in your speech, we will

wait until the bride is all the way down the aisle, and then

roll our eyes while listening in the kitchen. We, the staff,

quietly find a seat or stand in the back.

know you can come up with better words for the bride

When it comes to the reception - eat, drink, and be

and groom. We know it, you know it, and the guests that

merry! During this, my one true request for you is that as

give a slight chuckle know it. I always look forward to

waiters are coming by to clean up the dishes, help them

your speeches the most. I have laughed and cried at wed-

out a little bit. If you’re finished with your meal, let us

dings simply from you words. Cheers to you both.

know. If we’re struggling to pick up your plate (we may not have the room to work) please help us out by handing it to us. It’s a little kindness that make the wedding a little more special for all those involved.

TO MY PARENTS Your babies are all grown up. I hope you’re proud of them. I hope you came. I hope you brought tissues too.

I hope you remember that this is not your day. Smile.

Laugh. Dance all the romantic dances with your loved ones.

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TO MY BRIDE AND GROOM, Congratulations. Months of planning have gone into this day. I’m always excited for you the most. What gave you inspiration for you wedding? What first dance song sings to you as a couple the most? What are your stories, morning glories? This line might be “stolen” from another movie but my absolute favorite moment of the wedding is when the wedding couple see each other for the first time at opposite ends of the aisle. When I was in my best friend's wedding, I didn’t look to see her coming down the aisle, I knew what her dressed looked like (perks of being the best friend). I looked to her future partner. His goofy grin said everything. He was in love. She was in love. They were in love, and still are, and I’m still beaming thinking about it.

I hope that the two of you are here because you truly love each other. I hope you gathered you family and friends to join you on the special day, but that you make it about the two of you. I hope you have fun, seriously!

You’re paying for the event and my paycheck, you have got to go have fun! Don’t party too hard, because the morning will come sooner than you think! I hope that you helped each other plan the wedding too. So often I have seen weddings that you could tell were very one sided.

You both have an idea for what you want, make sure you put the care into voicing those wants during planning! I hope it rains because rain on a wedding day is good luck!

I hope you eat everything on your plate! If your secret service agents are doing their job, you should be able to eat in peace.

I hope you smile, because we, the wait staff are smiling for you. We hope that you live a beautiful life together.

There will be trials and tribulations, we won’t sugar coat that. At times you will need space from each other.

We hope you give each other that space. Cry together.

Laugh together. Dine and talk with each other, but also be comfortable with silences at time. Dance with each other tonight and never stop dancing.

May you live a long life together full of moments that make you realize how much you love each other.

We hope that we could be the best wait staff for you.

Thank you for your patronage, and get home safe.

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