A Letter from the Publisher

President/Publisher

Todd Stephenson

Editor

Lori Boatfield

Writers

Judy Allison

Rishon Hanners

Victoria Holland

Noah Logan

Judy Ryals

Nancy Wilkinson Van Valkenburgh

Graphic Design/Website

Jim Gharib/IG Webs

Graphic Design/Creative Director

Patty Satterly

Graphic Design Assistants

Anna Michelle Hanks

Amy Pearson

Welcome to our annual Wedding Issue Huntsville! As I write this letter each year, usually on a cold or dreary February day much like today, the thought of springtime being close always provides a lift. While this winter hasn’t been the coldest, it has been one of the wettest! I usually look at the Farmer’s Almanac and compare its predictions to reality. They were certainly dead on the mark this year predicting a mild, wet winter in the southeast.

The weather didn’t keep Huntsvillians from getting out and supporting the local businesses or nonprofit fundraising events. With few signs of the Covid pandemic lingering, life has resumed a sense of normalcy that is very much appreciated. With that we’ve been out and about covering events from Stars Dancing for HEALS, Wafflepalooza, to the Huntsville Hospitality Association’s Pineapple Awards and Huntsville Hospital Foundation ’s Major Donor Reception. There are familiar faces, but so many new ones supporting our community.

Please support the businesses you see within these pages. They are the sole reason we are able to provide this issue to you. Please don’t forget to tell them you saw them in EVENT Magazine!

Lead Photographer

Steve Babin

Photographers

Michael Bradley

Stephanie E. Jennings

Douglas Smoot

Richard Van Valkenburgh

Photos by Ava Vienneau

Director of Sales

Carolyn Stephenson

Distribution

Glenda Mace

HUNTSVILLE EVENT Magazine is published bi-monthly by Event Magazine, LLC, P.O. Box 14219, Huntsville, AL 35815

For advertising information please call 256.533.8078 or e-mail advertise@eventhuntsville.com

For editorial information or to request coverage of an event, please visit our web site at www.eventhuntsville.com

Subscription Information

Huntsville event Magazine is published bi-monthly by event Magazine, llC. although the magazine is distributed free throughout the area in athens, Decatur, Fayetteville, guntersville, Huntsville, Madison and Owens Cross Roads, paid subscriptions are available for $50.00 annually. For new subscriptions or changes of address, call 256.533.8078 or email subscriptions@eventhuntsville.com.

Todd Stephenson President/Publisher

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It’s that time of the year again! Can you hear the wedding bells? This is one of my favorite issues of the year, not just for the editorials, but for the creative ads our advertisers craft for the theme.

Our featured editorial relates the story of the wedding of Huntsville natives Anna Catherine Brooks and Owen Crump. You’ll feel like you were there when you see the delightful photos of the couple on their big day! And don’t miss this year’s wedding gown trends from our friends at Birch on Main, and a guide for the top wedding gifts from our friends at Lawren*s.

We shine our Spotlight on Lisa Mays, CEO of the Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, an organization that serves entrepreneurs and small business owners. At Centerstage is Bob Presto, an artist with big dreams in his hands.

Event season is never at a lull, and we’ve been busy capturing the events and people that continue to make our area a wonderful place to live.

From the Grace Club Luncheon to Pop the Cork to a Masquerade Realtor Gala, we've been honored to be invited!

While you’re checking out the photos of your friends and neighbors, don’t forget to take note of the advertisers that make our publication possible. Pull up a chair at their tables, shop with them, utilize their services. And while you’re there, remember to tell them you saw them in Huntsville EVENT.

Here’s to you Huntsville,

Lori Boatfield Editor

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