Courtney Frances Rosten & Gardner Cash Malouf March 3, 2012 Courtney Frances Rosten and Gardner Cash Malouf were united in marriage on March 3, 2012, at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in Foley, Ala. Father Paul Zoghby officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gerhard Rosten of Fairhope, Ala. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander John Malouf Jr. of Greenwood. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory silk Ulla Maiji gown with antique lace and a family heirloom veil. She complemented her gown with stiletto heels designed by Jimmy Choo. The bride’s bouquet was filled with white peonies, gardenias and ranunculus. Jeanette Hightower, the bride’s childhood best friend, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Casey Yarbrough, Creagh Williams, Hope Lumpkin, Nikki Carlisle, Page Smith, Jane Ellen Hannaman, Taylor Richerson, Mary Virginia Jenkins, Natalie Malouf Carr, Shelby Malouf, Angela Malouf and Kristin Malouf. Bridal attendants wore long chiffon dresses in lavender, designed by J. Crew, with their hair in chignon buns. The bridesmaid bouquets were unique variations of white flowers. Alexander Malouf Jr., father of the groom, served as his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Patrick Malouf, Shane Malouf, Tim Carr, Robert Yarbrough, Clay Holder, Frank Montgomery, Andrew Lamb, Nathan Higdon, Grady Rosten, Samuel Rosten and Hart Kittle. East Bay Clothiers of Fairhope outfitted the groomsmen in navy custom suits complete with linen pocket squares and ties designed by Robert Talbott. Groomsmen wore boutonnieres of fresh berries while the groom wore a gardenia boutonniere. Ushers were Ken DuBard, Wade Selsor, Chris Carl, Scott Thompson, Joel Coleman, Anthony Sherman, Jason Maykowski, Mack Heidelbert and Matt Trusty. Allison and Norris Kelly served as flower girl and ring bearer. Guests rode a red double-decker bus that read “All you need is love” to the reception on the river in Magnolia Springs, Ala. 34 / Leflore Illustrated Winter 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Cash Malouf
Chase Kuhn, the photographer from Australia, photographed the candid moments. Malouf Furniture of Greenwood furnished the reception with chandeliers, striped rugs and cream slipcovered sofas that looked both romantic and beautiful. Florist Ron Barrett of Zimlich Brothers decorated the church and reception with all white and green floral arrangements. Black-and-white family wedding photos sat next to vases of white and green flowers on the side tables.