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SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
W E DDING S
Homes That Hit The Right Price
ABIGAIL DAVIS & MATTHEW GOYNE
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bigail Lynn Davis and Matthew Robert Goyne were united in marriage February 22, 2014 at Seaside Interfaith Chapel in Seaside, Fla. Michael Stewart of Dallas officiated the ceremony. James David Davis, uncle of the bride, and William Craig Atherton, uncle of the groom, were scripture readers. A cocktail hour featuring a jazz trio and reception of dining and dancing followed the ceremony at the Lake House of the Watercolor Inn in Watercolor, Fla. The featured band at the reception was Big Blast and the Party Makers from Atlanta. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Central Park Green in Alys Beach, Fla. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Davis of San Antonio. She is the granddaughter of Rev. James B. Thompson and the late Mrs. Betty Thompson and the late Gen. and Mrs. Bennie L. Davis, USAF Ret., all of San Antonio. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roderick A. Goyne of University Park. He is the grandson of Dr. Arlie V. Goyne and the late Dr. Minetta Goyne and Mrs. Grace Atherton and the late Mr. Robert W. Atherton, all of Arlington, Texas. The bride selected a gown of ivory Alencon lace designed by Ines Di Santo. It featured a fit-to-flare silhouette with a bateau neckline, off-the-shoulder sleeves, and was accented by a lace bow at the center of the back, which cascaded to a cathedral-length train, complemented by a sweeping, lacetrimmed veil. The bride wore a ring that belonged to her paternal grandmother, earrings from her mother and a bracelet from the groom’s mother. The maid of honor was Victoria Aynsley Davis, sister of the bride, and the matron of honor was Taylor Davis Clark, also a sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Charli Wright Anderson, Courtney Tomkins Beaver, Ashby Mor-
The beautifully updated home at 4611 Arcady Avenue in West Highland Park has been featured in Veranda magazine. Listed by Lucy Johnson for $879,000.
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rison Christian, Susan Rollins DeKoch, Rachel Weidle Ferguson, Katherine Kingman Gainey, Meagan Broadnax Lewis, Martha Lindsay Nahoum, Cassie Corrigan Porterfield, Lauren Petrowski Poses, and Katie Frye Smith. House party members were Emily Thompson Ballou, Juli Eckleberry Dewar, Margaret Popejoy Mildren, Allison Ann Sample, and Mary Elyse Scott. Groomsmen were William Simon Beakley, Austin Douglas Blankenbeckler, Sayers O’Neil Brown, John Robert Clark, Benjamin Robinson Compton, Robert Paul Dougherty, III, David Case Dunlap, Ward Victor Eastman, Matthew Thomas Hanna, Lonnie Ray Holotik III, Graham Burns Johnson, Leslie Sikes Malnory, Thomas Miller Sylvan, and James Patrick Wiggins. Aliya Grace Decker, cousin of the groom, served as flower girl. The ring bearers were
Thomas Greg Clark, nephew of the bride, and Maxwell Patrick Davis, cousin of the bride. The bride is a graduate of Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio. She received a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Abby is a co-owner of 3 Marthas, a baby gift line based in Dallas. The groom is a graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in international affairs from the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Matthew is an analyst with Jones Lang Lasalles’ debt and equity platform of the Dallas Capital Markets Team. Following their honeymoon to Mendoza and Buenos Aires, Argentina, Matthew and Abby have made their home in Dallas.
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With beautiful amenities and perfect proportions, these homes combine great living and excellent value for anyone looking to move into a new phase of life. 4429 Hyer Street The kitchen of this University Park home has been updated with stainless steel appliances, Walker Zanger brushed granite counter tops and plenty of cabinet space. An oversized den with a vaulted ceiling has French doors that lead to the quaint backyard. Listed by Meredith Ferrell for $799,000. 4930 Briarwood Place This home is located in a cul-desac community close to Love Field, top eateries, boutiques and more. There are two suites with a large den and private
home office. Ann Sacks tiles and Danby marble countertops grace the kitchen along with stainless steel appliances. Listed by Kate Mote for $849,000. 4611 Arcady Avenue Featured twice in Veranda, this breathtaking home in West Highland Park has been transformed by the owner. Calcutta marble adorns the open kitchen and bathroom, while antique French stone mantles create a warm ambiance. Listed by Lucy Johnson for $879,000. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty with six offices in Dallas, Lakewood, Uptown, Ranch and Land, The Ballpark and Southlake. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.
SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT EBBY HALLIDAY REALTORS
Preston Center Office Grows
Ebby Halliday Realtors President & CEO Mary Frances Burleson, Preston Center Sales Manager Ginger Gill, and Chief Financial Officer Ron Burgert On July 31, members of the Preston Center Office of Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® and company executives gathered to “break ground” on the firm’s new 10,000-square-foot office at 8333 Douglas Ave. Across the street from the Park Cities Hilton, the new office will be in the same Preston Center building in which the firm has had a 4,100-square-foot office for 38 years. It will open October 1. “This high-visibility, contemporary office is being built for the future,” says Ron Burgert, chief financial officer of the Ebby Halliday Companies. “It offers an exceptional location and is a statement of our commitment to serving Dallas and the Park Cities for years to come.” The project’s architect is Michael Twichell. Its designer is Gary Owens. Ebby’s new Preston Center Office will offer cutting-edge technology, including four conference rooms with Apple TVs
and a training room with all-new computers. The new space will also include private offices for top-producing agents, premium desk space near windows, a large agent workroom, a spacious sitting room and a kitchen and separate dining area. “Our new office offers experienced, high-quality agents a sophisticated atmosphere and the latest technology in a much-sought-after Preston Center location,” says Ginger Gill, who has been the sales manager of the Preston Center Office for the past four years. “All of us at the Ebby Halliday Companies are excited about this significant, long-term commitment to this premier Dallas neighborhood.” For more information on Ebby’s Preston Center Office, its Associates and listings, call 214-692-0000 or visit prestoncenter.ebby.com.