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Who’s not excited about getting married? Most of us would be thrilled with the exception of those under duress when their wedding was held.

A wedding is one of the most important events in life of a person. It’s the start of a process in building a family. Wedding is the symbol of commitment and the foundation of your love to your partner. It’s a declaration to the whole world of your unquestionable affection to your spouse.

Building a great home starts with choosing your partner for life. And this is officiated in a ceremony called wedding. A marriage rite is important because it binds you to a lifetime commitment. It is a way of openly manifesting your deep commitment to the person you chose to spend the rest of your life with.

Wedding your spouse is one way of showing him or her that you value your relationship. Marrying your spouse is a confirmation of your lifetime commitment to him or her. When you got wed, you are entering into a contract of marriage and you are required to sign it. Once you’ve affixed your signature on it, you have to strive harder to make it work.

For some weddings are just another way to expend money for others to enjoy on your behalf, but for one of the wedding brides featured on this issue weddings are a time for celebrations, a time for families to come together, a time to rejoice, a time for happiness. Weddings do not have to be elaborate or over the top. A wedding is simply the union of two people so amazingly in love; the world doesn’t exist for these two as they are looking into each others eyes and promising a life of love and partnership. What makes a wedding truly meaningful and memorable, is being surrounded by those you love.

Whatever kind of ceremonies you would like to have in your wedding, the end goal is always to make this big day your most memorable one.

Every spouse has his or her own appreciation of the importance of wedding and how to celebrate it. Therefore, make your best choice.

Your wedding day may be another day in your life. Some fly by and others will drag on…and on. Some will so look forward to and others will dread. But we know that each day will begin with the rising sun and end with the setting sun. Here’s to more days that fly by with

Describe your personal style. Do you like to dress up or down? Trendy and Vintage. My favorite part of my wardrobe is jewelry. This allows me to dress up or down accordingly. Vans and ripped jeans, or rompers and wedges, my jewelry helps me feel put together no matter what and this way I don’t have to choose up or down!

Who are some of your favorite fashion designers?

Michael Costello. This evening gown designer has dressed Beyonce’, so who wouldn’t want to wear his designs? I also always accessorize with Mark Edge, my favorite vintage jewelry designer.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Dishonesty. Without being truthful we cannot empower one another and illuminate the garbage. Honesty attracts honesty and that’s a characteristic I believe everyone should have.

What are you addicted to buying? Mentos!! How the world stays fresh and me too!

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When you see what we have in store for you within the pages of this issue, we think you’ll agree. For the last 11 years SVM had the commitment of providing you with the best in local wedding resources and the latest trends and information so your Columbus wedding will be everything you ever dreamed!

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What’s your favorite travel destination? 30A in Florida. Any vacation you will find me where the sand, sunshine and saltwater is! It’s my happy place.

Who are some of you fashion/beauty icons?

Candice Swanepole, Kendall Jenner, and Gigi Hadid. These world renowned models inspire me daily. Not only do they help me stay up to date on the latest fashion trends but also inspire me to follow my own dreams of becoming a fashion model.

Model: Claire Scott. Wedding Gowns: Daphne’s Bridal Boutique, www.daphnesbridal.com, 706.323.1138 Flowers: Bloomwoods Flowers & Gifts, www.bloomwoodsflowers.com, 706.507.5859; Denham’s Florist, www.denhamsflorist.com, 706.685.0182 Hair and Makeup: Lea Atkins and Katherine Benson for Euphoria Salon, 6298 Veterans Pkwy, 706.596.8000 Jewelry: Schomburg’s Jewelers, www.schomburgs.com, 706. 327.7489 Special Thanks: Betsy Leebern, Dana Scott and Holly Beth Traylor.

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ALL THE RIGHT NOTES It was so inspiring to read a magnificent piece about a fascinating musician like Sir Elton John.

(February 2016). I went to a concert of his back in 1973, I believe when he was big time and wearing whack a-doodle costumes. My guy friends loved him because he was so strange. It was a college thing liking the oddest oddball in the culture. His concert was pretty entertaining because he wore those big glasses and wigs and psychedelic costumes. The highlight was him dancing on top of the grand piano in these stiletto boots. The songs were fun. “Rocket Man”, “Bennie and The Jets” and “Crocodile Rock”. For a town like Oklahoma City in the 70’s this was big time! Great job!

H. ALLEN.- COLUMBUS, GA. Many thanks for an excellent February- March issue. It was sheer genius to have 3 full pages on Elton John. He’s like all people in his position in the pop music pantheon. In the course of a very long career (in a place that’s damn hard to reach in the music business), he’s put out a lot of music.

Some is excellent, some, not so much, but what I do like about him is that he has a killer range and is highly emotive. Even on a simple song like “I

B. SMITH- COLUMBUS, GA. What a treat was to see the interview about Sir Elton John in your February-March issue.

The great thing about him is that his albums of the modern era are every bit as engaged and committed as the classic albums of the 1970s that established his stardom. Perhaps because he has been around so long, and enjoyed massive mainstream popularity for almost his entire career, there is a mistaken sense that Elton is some kind of middle of the road artist. He’s not. He’s one of the alltime songwriting greats with a distinctive, idiosyncratic style that ranges across the piano keyboard, balancing melodic flamboyance with emotional punch, capable of crafting songs so elegant and perfect they become instant classics. Thank you for featuring a first-class musician.

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Many Cubans also rely on the tourist dollar for income, and you won’t regret spending your holiday money here. Thank you for promoting this beautiful island!

I found your article on Havana, Cuba (February- March 2016) very insightful. From what I’ve read, heard and seen with my own eyes life in Cuba is hard. The people, the houses and the essence of Cuba seemed desperate.

Redevelopment is focused on the tourist areas- when Old Havana is revamped it will be stunning, but to the detriment of those living in the poorer residential areas.

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STUDY Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can be used to treat a variety of sports related injuries and chronic disorders like tendonitis and arthritis.

Dr. Robert G. Lewis MD Dr. Robert G. Lewis is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon at Columbus Shoulder Surgery & Sports Medicine. Dr. Lewis has treated thousands of patients since 2000 and he is widely known for his passion in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder including rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic instability and labral repair and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder.

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By Stephanie Reeves VM sat down with Dr. Lewis to talk about his Orthopaedic practice located in the Brookstone Centre Medical Park, how he got involved with sports medicine, his experience working with professional athletes and what he does when not working on his field.

What brings you to Columbus? Early in my Orthopaedic residency I developed an interest in Shoulder and Sports Medicine surgery. I sought additional training known as a Shoulder Fellowship and completed that here in Columbus. During a brief return to Florida, I was recruited back to St. Francis as the Co-Director of the Shoulder Center and Director of the Sports Medicine Center. I have now created Columbus Shoulder Surgery & Sports Medicine.

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What is the most common sports-related injury you encounter in your work?

Sprains and strains are by far the majority of sports-related injuries. Pulling a hamstring in a football game or Church-league softball game chasing down that fly ball; straining the rotator cuff trying to throw that fast ball a little harder or trying to out throw your son or daughter in the back yard last Saturday; spraining an ankle landing on your opponent’s leg while rebounding in the basketball game or landing wrong after showing your friends how to dunk on that 8 foot high basketball goal in the driveway, those are fairly common.

Do you offer your patients a variety of options to choose from when it comes to treatment or any alternatives to surgery, if they can What attracted you to the field of orthopedics and sports mediSprains and used? Absolutely! Most musculoskeletal injuries have very well cine? The curiosity most likely relates back to the many summers I strains are by far be documented conservative treatment plans. These conservative plans or spent working with my father. He is a small business owner and his the majority pathways are intended to resolve acute sprains, strains, fatigue, overuse trade is carpentry. I remember how he used to visualize a project and of sports-related and inflammatory conditions. If injuries fail to “turn the corner” in a when he combined his blue prints with hard work, and of course the reasonable amount of time, they most likely have a deeper and more occasional creative troubleshooting, voila, his project came to life. injuries involved pathological root cause. Additional workup and /or surgery Arthroscopy, a discipline within Orthopaedics, with its steep learning may become necessary. curve and challenging introduction, became an instant attraction for me and currently represents 80-90% of my operative procedures. As On a Saturday when you’re not working, what do you do to unwind and relax? arthroscopy and sports medicine are intimately connected to one another, sports Usually that depends on which way my three kids pull me. Spending as much time medicine has become a very active part of my practice. with them is critical though. Whether it’s a quick hike down the Chattahoochee, or a bike ride down the Columbus trail, we’re always trying to stay active.

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FLAVORS James Alexander had developed over 70 recipes and every one of them has been taste tested and put in the file for a future date.

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After being deployed for a year, life changed for James Alexander when he returned home. After being laid off from his job to finding another one, he began to have a headache that would not go away. Later doctors would find that Alexander suffered from a traumatic brain injury while serving over seas. They recommended he retire from the National Guard, and be removed from his civilian job. All of this, combined with thought and prayer, Alexander found his solution in pickles.

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By Stephanie Reeves ames Alexander sat down with SVM to talk about how he got into the pickle business and where he hopes to see his business in the future. He expresses his idea to make his business not only a business, but in part a charity that will help other families in the National Guard service in times of need. Alexander also talks about working with Columbus’ own 11th and Bay, and how he is happy to have his pickles a part of their delicious Southern cuisine.

Going from having to retire from the Army National Guard after serving time in Iraq to making pickles, how did the whole concept of “The Real Deal Dill Pickle” come about? I was in sales for 16 years while serving in the military. I was in a six-figure profession being able to go to work every day and enjoy a comfortable living but that all changed in 2004 when I was activated for deployment. In 2010 I started having a headache that would not go away. I was seen by several neurologists around the southeast and was eventually seen by a doctor in Augusta, at The Medical College of Georgia. I was diagnosed with TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) that the doctors said that I sustained during a car bomb explosion in 2005. They treated me for a year, trying to get the headache under control, but we had very little success. In 2013, I made and wrote a pickle recipe one night (once and only once), and The Real Deal Dill Pickle journey began.

Pickles are a staple in the world of food in Southern culture, what makes your pickles stand out from other homemade or commercialize pickles? What makes my pickles, and my other pickled vegetables, stand out against other similar products on the market are three things. I attended Columbus College, now Columbus State University, and I fell back on my degree, Biology. I actually study every vegetable or fruit that I pickle. From its life cycle to its cell structure, there are key techniques that should be followed to get the maximum flavor penetration into the pickled item.

What flavors do you offer and what other items have you pickled? Are you SVM

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Photos by S.Saxon working on any new recipes? I have developed over 70 recipes and every one of them has been taste tested and put in the file for a future date. Right now the first six recipes have been approved for production but I have only released the hot and the mild dill versions so far. I have developed recipes for all of the basic pickled items that are in most stores like, cucumber pickles, green beans, asparagus, okra, and sweet versions of the pickles.

I was diagnosed with TBI (TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY) that the doctors said that I sustained during a CAR BOMB explosion in 2005.

Your pickles are used in many dishes at 11th and Bay Southern Table in Downtown Columbus. How is your relationship working with them, and how does it feel to have your creation apart of appetizing dishes? I absolutely love 11th & Bay restaurant here in Columbus. Over the last two years I have had the opportunity to play around in their kitchen letting my mind run free. Phil, the executive chef, gives me ideas as well as great critique when it comes to my off the wall ideas. He has created some masterpiece dishes with some of my creations beyond the typical pickle. Mike, Heather, and Nikki have also been a key in giving me feedback on the things that I create as well.

What goals do you hope to accomplish with The Real Deal Dill Pickle? My first goal is to build a Christian based reputable, distinguishable, and profitable company in Columbus, Georgia. I have to say profitable because that is the only way that I will be able to hire people in this area. I do not want to make a million dollars off of one person, but one dollar off of a million people. That spreads the pickle love and helps us to grow faster and employ more people. svm

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BIG DAY On average, 7,000 couples marry each day in the United States. 66% of brides want their bridesmaids to wear matching dresses.

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Dreaming of the perfect gown for your wedding day is just one of the many thoughts that go through a brides mind, if not the most important one of them all. Daphne’s Bridal Boutique is here to help you find the perfect style and dress that fits your vision.

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For bridesmaids, it’s often hard for bridal parties to decide on a particular dress together. What are some helpful tips that can make this process go smoothly? A growing trend is varying styles of the same color dress for bridesmaids. Brides will choose the color and allow their wedding party to pick styles of dresses that best fit their body and their personal style. This is inclusive of the bridesmaid while also keeping with the overall theme of the wedding.

aphne sat down with SVM to talk about what sets her shop apart in Columbus and what the latest trends are in attire for the bridal party. She also gives simple tips to keep in mind when searching for the right dress that will make you just as comfortable as beautiful for the big day.

What sets Daphne’s apart from other bridal boutiques in town? Do you offer any unique/special services to the wedding party? Daphne’s Bridal Boutique is a full service bridal and formalwear boutique that offers selections for every member of the bridal party and attendees. We provide personalized service with an exceptional selection of styles for the modern bride. Our mission is to create an amazing experience for each of our brides and her family and friends while choosing their attire.

Do you have any tips for how the bride can budget for her gown, as well as the whole party, for attire? Be realistic! A good general estimate for the price of the gown should be 10% of the overall wedding budget. Research designers and styles in your price range and get an idea of what is the average cost for the gown of your dreams.

What are the latest trends you are seeing for weddings this season? Is there more of a shift from the completely “traditional” look? Traditional styles are actually coming back into the main focus stylistically! We are seeing brides more interested in A-line cuts and ball gowns. Lace, sweetheart necklines, slim silhouettes, dramatic backs and backless gowns are also still very popular. Although popular, brides must consider their personal style, comfort, and best fits for their body type.

Is there a key piece of advice every bride needs to know or follow when finding the perfect dream gown? Always consider the advice of family and friends but be sure to stay true to yourself.

How do you help brides that have no idea what they are looking for? We ask that our brides who are still searching for their perfect gown keep an open mind! Be willing to try different styles, fits, and colors.

Many times a bride realizes in the moment that she loves something she previously would not have considered. Be open and allow yourself to be surprised by what you like!

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When the dress arrives, what is the best way to handle and care for it before the big day? The gown should be placed in a breathable bridal bag that we provide upon purchase. The gown should be stored in an area away from heat, light, and moisture. svm

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KNOWN FOR Denham’s Florist is a full service design company that specializes in weddings, parties, corporate events, and daily deliveries.

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Flowers are an important part to making any special occasion or ceremony unique. The Wedding Day is one of the most important days of the bridal couple’s lives. On any wedding day, flowers are one of the most important elements, and indeed an integral part of any wedding ceremony across cultures.

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r rom getting into the floral business at just 19 to taking over a well-established florist, Jenna Griggs of Denham’s Florist tells SVM how she got started working in the beautiful world of flowers.

She also tells us what the latest trends are, and gives advice on selecting the right flowers to compliment your wedding and venue choice.

How did you get started in the floral business? I interned with a family friend who previously owned Denham’s Florist. Otis and Janet Denham taught me floral design over a three-month period. After learning the various designs, which include, funeral work, weddings, and everyday arrangements, I opened my own floral business in Smiths Station, Al. I started A Perfect Petal Flowers & Gifts when I was 19 years old. After 6 years of being in Smiths Station, the Denhams were ready for retirement, which enabled me to purchase their well-established florist. While specializing in weddings here in the Columbus and surrounding areas our clientele has grown tremendously. We have recently relocated to 123 12th Street in Columbus to better serve our growing customer base.

Is there a specific style or arrangement your shop is best known for? Our florist is multi faceted from traditional to contemporary and everything in between. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond to meet our customer’s needs and offering exceptional value. Our designers are happy to help customers with the smallest budget as well as those with more extravagant budgets.

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What advice do you give to brides when selecting their wedding flowers?

We always like the bride to have an idea of what all options and styles are available for their big day. Pinterest, bridal magazines, and wedding websites are all great tools to help a bride narrow down the choices of colors and styles. The choice of your flowers should always compliment your venue. For example, a rustic venue would call for flowers such as sunflowers, gerbera daisies, baby’s breath and many others. Whereas, an elegant venue would be more garden roses, peonies, orchids, and other high-end flowers. Communication is the key to a great relationship with your florist.

What are the floral trends for spring 2016 looking like? Flower trends are constantly evolving. Free form bouquets and centerpieces full of a mixture of large and small blossoms are becoming popular. Tone on tone designs with three to five flower choices in the same shade with slight color variations create a romantic feel that is trending. The cascading shaped bouquet with flowy vine greenery is also making a comeback. Outdoor weddings with arches and arbors full of lush florals and greeneries are in demand this spring.

All florist do have a favorite flower, which one is yours and why? Garden Roses are my favorite flower. Garden Roses are very fragrant and beautiful in any arrangement.

They come in a variety of colors and they are larger than a regular rose. Garden roses are very popular in all of our weddings and events. svm

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THE DANCE Spring Swing brings outdoor dancing and dining to Woodruff Park where participants can show off their fancy footwork or just enjoy a casual evening under the stars.

Dance Master Patty Taylor

PATTY TAYLOR’S SPRING SWING Dance has come a long way in Columbus and much of its prominence locally is due to Patty Taylor.

So much so, that her name has become synonymous with dance.

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urrently Taylor serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Advisors for the Columbus State University’s new Dance Minor Program, and as a member of the CSU Department of Theatre Board of Advisors. She is also chairperson for the upcoming fundraiser, Spring Swing, for the CSU program.

It’s no surprise that Taylor leads efforts to take dance to a new level in Columbus. During her distinguished career, Taylor has performed for the USO, was a featured dancer in the famous WAA-Mu Musical Revue, and performed in Chicago and the Midwest as a Gus Giordano dancer. After graduation from the prestigious Northwestern University, she returned home to Columbus to found and operate the Academy of Fine Arts Dance Center for the next 45 years. There she helped thousands of local dance students develop grace, poise and their own creativity. Under her tutelage, several of her students achieved prominence in the world of dance. Under her guidance, students were given the chance to shine on an international stage with performance tours in Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Greece, as well as the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.

Taylor co-founded the World Dance Showcase and served as International Artistic Director for five years. A member of Dance Masters of America for 40 years, Patty served as a member of its National Board of Directors for six years and as the Southeast Regional Chapter President.

Now she’s a force behind CSU’s emerging dance programs of which the new Dance Minor is but a beginning step. Given her history of achievements, you can expect great things in dance at CSU. But all that new development begins with raising funds for those programs, and the first such event is the Spring Swing.

Tell us how having a great time at the Spring Swing helps take dance to a new level. It’s a party to both celebrate the new dance minor at CSU and to raise money SVM

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for it. We are working hard to build a world-class dance program, and that takes both funds and dedication. And we do have many talented people committed to dance at CSU and to this event. Indeed, creating this event would not be possible without the stellar assistance of the College of the Arts administrators and the phenomenal support and keen determination of the Dance Advisory Board.

Obviously great swing dancers will thoroughly enjoy this event, but what about people who are maybe not so good at dancing?

It’s a party, and anyone over 16 can have a great time at this party just mingling with friends and meeting new ones. But really, you don’t have to be a competition level dancer to enjoy dancing. Just get out there and have a good time.

Where and when is the dance and what about tickets?

It’s an outdoor dance, so lovely and fun under the stars, on Friday, April 29 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Woodruff Park in downtown Columbus. The 10:30 Band is playing and there will be lots of wonderful food and beverages too. Tickets are only $10 and you can buy them at the gate, at the Springer Box Office or by calling 706-3273688. Of course, donations are welcome too. To make a donation, contact me or Dr. Larry Dooley, Chair of the Department of Theatre at CSU at 706-507-8402.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Pam Baker has written hundreds of articles published in leading technology, business and finance publications all over the world. She has also authored several analytical studies on technology, eight books, and an awardwinning documentary on paper-making. Her most recent book: Data Divination: Big Data Strategies met with rave reviews. Baker is based in Columbus, Georgia and is a member of the National Press Club and the Internet Press Guild. Locally she’s written two coffee table books on Columbus and articles on a variety of topics for the local newspaper and magazine She can be reached on Twitter at @bakercom1. You also can learn more about her work on LinkedIn. svm

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1- Kelly Nicole Barrentine and Kevin Mark Robbins, Jr. March 21, 2015, Photos by: Micah Riley Photography. 2- Stacey L. Jackson and Ashish K. Jain, March 21, 2015, Photos by: Hudson Photography. 3- Kristin Mathias and Cody Johnston, February 14, 2015, Photos by: Paige Ewing Photography. 4- Raina Beck and Brandon Sorrell, May 30, 2015, Photos by: Crouch and Crase. 5- Mary Nell Pate and Glenn Kyle Albright IV, May 2, 2015, Photos by: Joe and Rebecca Paull. 6- Hollee Marie Roberts and Zachary Lee Kelley, August 1, 2015, Photos by: T2 Photography. 7- Cassi Robbins and Stephen Brewer, September 5th 2015, Photos by: Micah Riley Photography.

8- Alex Hortman and Scott Roper, May 16, 2015, Photos by: We Do Photography. 9- Hannah Leigh Hutcheson and Patrick Callaway, October 4, 2014, Photos by: J.K. Dallas Photography.

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Anna Averett and Tyler Johnson were united in marriage on October 10, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Columbus, Ga. • The bride is the daughter of Hal and Gina Averett. • The groom is the son of Robyn and Reggie Johnson. • The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Rusty Douglas (bride’s uncle –First Presbyterian Church, Greenwood, MS.) and Dr. Jimmy Elder (First Baptist Church, Columbus, Ga.). • The matron of honor was Katharine Taylor and the maid of honor was Elizabeth Gunby. • Lane White, Campbell Cartledge, Sallie Robbins, Rebecca Piersol, Katharine Spratlin, Blakeney Spong, Elle Johnson, Alice Knowlton, Molly Williams, Meredith Mcbee, Allison Cairns, and Allison Kessler served as bridesmaids. • The best man was Reggie Johnson. • Seth Johnson, Harry Averett, David Estes, Elliot Patton, Robby Jourdan, Bryce Truitt, Lendl Trieu, John Whittingslow, Brandon Kinlein, and Cameron Kinlein served as the groomsmen. • Barclay Hendrix was the reader. • Attendants were Bailey Andrews, Eliza Arthur, Sally Pound, Frances Knight. • Following a reception at the RiverMill Gardens the couple honeymooned in Royal Hideaway, Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

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Lauren McGee and Jonathan Brinks were united in marriage on October 4, 2014 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Co. • The bride is the daughter of Randy and Carol McGee. • The groom is the son of Adrian and Carol Brinks. • The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Jerry Brown. • The couple had their reception at the Penrose Room at The Broadmoor. • Following the reception, the couple honeymooned at Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Rivera Maya.

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Kate Mullin and Hamp Williford were joined in marriage on September 5th, 2015 at The William Aiken House in Charleston, South Carolina. • The bride is the daughter of S.L. Mullin and Suzanne Mullin. • The groom is the son of Helen Braswell and Jimmy Braswell and Lawrence Williford and Andrea Williford. The ceremony was officiated by Venerable Callie Walpole. • Allie Mullin served as the matron of honor. • Baili Morrison, Mary Margaret Schley, Rebecca Swift Hamiliton, Laura Lea Duncan Vernon, Hannah Grogan, Garret Griffin Bonham were the bridesmaids. • The best man was Lawrence Williford. • Grier Williford, S.L. Mullin, Will Schorr, Steven Kent, Michael Meyer, Matt Campbell, and Will Burton served as the groomsmen. • Following a reception at The William Aiken House, the couple honeymooned in St. Lucia, Sugar Beach - A Viceroy Resort.

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Alexandra Patricia Steinwachs and James Francis Catlin III were married on May 23, 2015 at Vinewood Plantation in Newnan, Georgia. • The bride is the daughter of Dr. Paul and Synthia Steinwachs. • The groom is the son of Sharon Catlin and the late James Francis Catlin II. • Reverend Don McKelvey officiated the ceremony. • Blaire Willis served as matron of honor. • The bridesmaids were: Molly Brubaker, Kathryn Bennett, Cathlina Olmsted, Charity Bedsole, and Alyssa McGlaun. • The best man was Terry McGlaun. • Jamie Hancock, Kasey Culverson, Alex Dupont, Brant Hamilton, and Casey Stanislawski served as the groomsmen. • Elizabeth Hancock and Riley Summers were the flower girls and Brody Catlin served as ring bearer. • After a reception at Vinewood Plantation, the couple honeymooned on a Caribbean cruise.

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Emily Toon and Ross Misskelley were married on March 28, 2015 in Athens, Georgia at The Graduate. • The bride is the daughter of Brigitte and Bobby Toon. • The groom is the son of Linda and Harry Misskelley. • The ceremony was officiated by Billy Otto. • Kristen Swindle served as matron of honor. • The bridesmaids were: Leslie DePietro, Daphne Toon, Abigail Toon and Kacey Misskelley. • The best man was Jeremy Gastin. • Chad Adams, Adam Bolan, Travis Craft, Dave Schimdt were the groomsmen. • Penelope Volkmar and Heidi Volkmar were the flower girls. • The reception was held at The Melting Pot following the ceremony. • The bride and groom honeymooned in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.

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Kendall Morris and Ross Wesely were married May 16, 2015 at Sweet Home Plantation in Pine Mountain, Ga. • The bride is the daughter of Michael and Denise Morris. • The groom is the son of Cheryl Amick and Mike Wesely. • Keith Norman officiated the ceremony. • The maid of honor was Karson Barefield. The bridesmaids were Mattie Gray Clifton, Catelyn Conway, Brynn Daughtry, Erin Eisler, Shannon Guinther, Sally Key, Heather Morris, Bry Simmons and Kelsey Williams. Jr. • Flowergirls were McKenna and Addison Beaulieu. • The best man was Ryan Riley. • The groomsmen were Nick Byer, Rhys Coury, Tanner Guinther, Cole McSween, Bryce Overy, David Sawyer, John Wesely, Sam Wesely and Derek Wetherall. • A reception following the ceremony was held in the courtyard at Sweet Home Plantation. • The couple honeymooned in Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, Canada. • The couple resides in Woodstock, Ga.

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Creative Cuisine Wedding Menus That Are Fresh And Inspired

By Stephanie Reeves

Menu RES HORS D’OEUV he with lime vic ce a tun i Scallop and ah la. til tor and crisp aigrette. with balsamic vin Caprese skewers SALAD chevré, golden beets with Roasted organic ts lnu ze ha ied shallots, and cand aigrette. vin y err sh din tosse ENTRÉES th ght swordfish wi e-c Grilled, lin au ted as ro s, oe tat po Russian fingerling urre blanc, fennel, tomato be o root chip. tar d an crème fraiche,

and e beef tenderloin Grilled 8 oz. prim golden d he us -cr ive ch th port reduction wi broccolini. potato and fresh DESSERT pie, e-made key lime ho Mini trio of us d fresh an , ke ca se ee ch te Venetian chocola . with pastry cream raspberry tartlet

Menu HORS D’OEUVRES Caramelized onion and blue cheese tartlets with balsamic glaze. Smoked chicken and artichoke stuffed mushrooms. Crab and avocado rolls, cucumber, ponzu, wasabi, inside-out roll.

Smoked walleye and wild rice croquettes, truffled bearnaise.

ENTRÉES Herb-encrusted Salmon: pan-seared western Canadian salmon, sweet peas, wild mushrooms,spinach, and tarragon with pesto cream sauce and orzo.

Garlic-herb Encrusted Prime Rib of Pork: Iowa Farm Families premium Duroc pork - an 8 oz.boneless pork chop, roasted potato trio, vegetables du jour, parsnip-pear coulis, natural jus.

Gnocchi Provencal: French green beans, cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, baby spinach, yellow squash, zucchini, fresh house-made gnocchi, and herbs de provence with or without chicken.

DESSERT White chocolate and pistachio cheesecake with raspberry coulis. Maple créme brulee with pumpkin tuille pecan.

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Menu HORS D’OEUVRE S Whipped brie with cucumber on crosti ni.

Smoked trout, lem on-dill spread. on pumpernickel.

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Amablue cheese an d sliced beef on cro stini.

SALAD Signature’s Caesa r: Romaine, tomato , house-made crouto ns, caesar dressing .

ENTRÉES Roasted Pheasant: Pan-roasted pheas ant breast served with date de mi-glacé.

Diver Caught Sea Scallops: Scallops poached in saffron-infused Beurre Monté, roa sted parsnip purée House-cut, Grilled Ribeye: Extremely tender gri lled ribeye, bacon cheddar dirty baby red mash with rosemary demi -glacé.

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2016 Wedding Directory

6th Avenue Antique Alley 460 6th Avenue Columbus, GA 706.322.2966

Bloomers Lawn & Garden 6301 Macon Road Columbus, GA 706.561.2555

501 Salon 1238 Broadway Columbus, GA 706.940.0451 www.501experience.com

Bloomers at Midtown 1210 13th Streeet Columbus, GA 706.992.6383

ALBRIGHT’S 3400 University Ave. Columbus, GA 706.563.8200 www.annsporchonline.com

Bloomwoods Flowers & Events The Landings 5592 Whitesville Rd - Suite J Columbus, GA - 706.507.5859 www.bloomwoodsflowers.com

Dr. Joseph Arnold 1013 Centre Brook Court - Suite A Columbus, GA 706.327.0337 At Home BALDWIN INTERIORS The Landings- 2511 Airport Thruway Columbus, GA 706.322.6690 April Showers by Rachel Columbus, GA- 706.324.3500 www.facebook.com/ aprilshowersbyrachel The Beauty Shop 1701 Rollins Way - Suite 300 Columbus, GA 706.322.4157 www.thebeautyshopcolumbus.com Stacie Berard (Disney Destination Travel) 706.315.6970 www.mickeyvacations.com Better Jewelers 2901 University Avenue Columbus, GA 706.569.7650 www.betterjewelers.com

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Chancellor’s 1108 Broadway Avenue Columbus, GA 706.322.8819 www.chancellorsclothing.com Chattahoochee Plastic Surgery 2430 Brookstone Centre Parkway Columbus, GA 706.494.7700 www.chatplasticsurgery.com Chicken Salad Chick 2511 Airport Thruway Columbus, GA 706.507.1611 www.chickensaladchick.com

BUCKHEAD STEAK & WINE 5010 Armour Rd. Columbus, GA 706.571.9995 buckheadbarandgrill.com

Chromatics Hair Salon 2511-H Airport Thruway Columbus, GA 706.507.6796 www.chromaticsga.com

The Buzz Boutique 2495 Airport Thruway Columbus, GA 706.320.9070 www.shopthebuzzboutique.com

Colordrunk Designs Decatur, GA 706.247.5432 colordrunk.com

By Invitation Main Street Village 6298 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 706.660.6988

Columbus Medical Aesthetics 105 Enterprise Court Columbus, GA 706.317.2673 columbusmedicalaesthetics.com

Cakes by Melanie 5919 Bertcliff Drive Columbus, GA 706.761.4426 cakesbymelanie.com

Columbus Museum 1251 Wynnton Road Columbus, GA 706.748.2562 www.columbusmuseum.com

Cakes by Tania 415 East Magnolia Ave Auburn, AL 801.521.0328. www.cakesbytania.com

Columbus State Cunningham Center 4225 University Avenue Columbus, GA 706.568.5101 www.columbusstate.edu

Dr. Joseph Ceravola 1240 Brookstone Centre Pkwy Columbus, GA- 800.282.5502 northcolumbuseye.com SVM

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Columbus Tape & Video 6298 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA - 706.322.4885 www.columbustapeandvideo.com Daphne’s Bridal Boutique 1358 13th Street - #2 Columbus, GA 706.323.1138 www.daphnesdesign.com Denham’s Florist 123 12th Street - Suite B Columbus, GA 706.685.0182. www.denhamsflorist.com Dermatology Institute 380 South Davis Road LaGrange GA 770.400.8400 www.derminstitutemd.com EPIC Restaurant 1201 Front Avenue - Suite E Columbus, GA 706.507.9909 www.epiccuisine.com Euphoria Salon 6298 Veterans Pkwy - Suite 3K Columbus, GA 706.596.8000 Galleria Riverside 1658 Rollins Way Columbus, GA 706.653.1950 www.galleriariverside.com Hinson Galleries 1125 10th Avenue Columbus, GA 706.322.3653 www.hinsongalleries.com

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2016 Wedding Directory Jain Plastic Surgery 2522 Warm Springs Road Columbus, GA 706.322.9313 www.jainplasticsurgery.com

Pat-A-Cakes 2518 2nd Avenue Columbus, GA 706.322.1218 www.patacakesbakery.com

Salon NG 6298 Veterans Parkway - Suite 2G Columbus, GA 706.494.2940 www.salonng.com

Uptown Valet 1200 Brookstone Centre Pkwy Suite 105 Columbus, GA 706.580.2425.

John Paul’s Jewelers 1230 13th Avenue Columbus, GA 706.568.9148 www.johnpaulsjewelers.com

Patti Hasting Designs Columbus, GA 706.289.0262 phasting.com

Schomburg’s Jewelers 1640 Rollins Way Columbus, GA 706.327.7488 www.schomburgs.com

The Village Apothecary 6801 River Road Columbus, GA 706.327.4242 villageapothecary.net

Stork Vision 1320 Wynnton Rd. - #B Columbus, GA 706.325.7650 StorkVision.com

Wade Cleaners 6101 Bradley Park Drive Columbus, GA 706.322.1611 www.wadecleaners.com

Sun Ray Cleaners Columbus, GA 706.689.3543

Wicked Hen 1350 13th Street Columbus, GA 706.984.7215. www.wickedhenrestaurant.com

Lake Pines Event Center 6404 Garrett Road Midland, GA 706.561.9675 www.lakepineseventcenter.com Make it Perfect Events LLC 334.728.2987. www.makeitperfectevents.com Massage Envy 1639 Bradley Park Drive Columbus, GA 706.576.3689 www.massageenvy.com M & D Images 123 12th Street Columbus, GA 706.577.9713 www.m-dimages.com Midtown Cakes 1815 Garrard Street - #C Columbus, GA 706.507.1694 midtowncakes.com National Infantry Museum 3800 South Lumpkin Road Columbus, GA 706.323.2560 www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org Old Town 8201 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 706-323-6401 Oldtowncolumbus.com

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by Wendy Columbus, GA 706.576.4939 www.permanentcosmeticsbywendy.com The Posh Peach 1105 Broadway Columbus, GA 706.221.6402 theposhpeach.com

Sweet Home Plantation 2626 Hadley Road Pine Mountain, GA 706.443.6539 www.sweethomeplantation.com

Rankin garden & atrium 1004 Broadway Columbus, GA 706.507.8329 rankin.columbusstate.edu

Sydney’s Shoppe of Beauty & Boutique 3810 Opelika Rd Phenix City, AL 334.540.2266. www.facebook.com/ Schedulewithsyd

ROBIN’S NEST 5409 Summerville Road Phenix City, AL 334.384.9232. www.robinsnestboutiqueal.com RiverMill Event Centre 3715 1st Avenue Columbus, GA 706.653.9398 www.rivermilleventcentre.com

Town and Country US 27 Hwy 354 Pine Mountain, GA 706.663.4449

River Road Pharmacy 5100 River Road Columbus, GA - 706. 317.2583 www.facebook.com/ riverroadpharmacyandgifts

Traditions 5555 Whittlesey Boulevard #1780 Columbus, GA 706.494.0100 traditionscolumbus.com

Salon Bleu 2979 Northlake Pkwy - Suite 300 Columbus, GA 706.257.5096 sbleu.com

Triangle Beverages 7000 Jameson Rd. Midland, GA 706.565.0959 www.trianglewholesalersinc.com SVM

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Wildwood Day Spa 1817 Garrard Street Columbus, GA 706.563.4494 www.wildwooddayspa.com The Wynn House 1240 Wynnton Road Columbus, GA 706.323.1895 www.thewynnhouse.com Wynnifred 1640 Rollins Way Columbus, GA 706.221.9480 wynnifredstylestudio.com

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Chicken

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With 15 different flavors of chicken salad, Chicken Salad Chick has become a fast-growing favorite in the South. This tasty, light dish makes a great addition to any event menu, including your wedding day!

Mallory Harris Columbus Marketing and Catering Director

By Stephanie Reeves Photo by S. Saxon

THE IDEA Stacy Brown - the founder - discovered that it was against the law to make and sell her homemade chicken salad from her home kitchen, she and her future husband and fellow founder, Kevin Brown, opened a small takeout restaurant.

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SVMFEATURE allory Harris, Columbus Marketing and Catering Director, talked to SVM about what makes Chicken Salad Chick products so popular, how the company started in Auburn and why she is excited to be bringing this delicious, Southern tradition to the Columbus area.

Could you tell us a little bit more about this successful business: The Chicken Salad Chick. What’s the inspiration behind this unique concept? Each person’s view of the perfect chicken salad is different, which led our founder to create one for every palate. Stacy Brown first created our original recipe, the Classic Carol, in her kitchen, and knew it was “the one” by the look on her friends’ faces. Based on feedback and requests from family and friends, she then created the 14 other varieties.

Chicken Salad Chick was actually started out of necessity in 2008, when Stacy, a recently divorced stay-at-home mom, needed to provide for her three children. Knowing she was a good cook and had an obsession with chicken salad, she began to sell chicken salad to her neighbors & friends. She quickly learned that selling a homemade recipe from her kitchen is against the law! So she solicited the business expertise of her future husband, Kevin Brown, to open a small takeout restaurant in Auburn, AL. Having sold out continuously for the first few days, it became clear that Chicken Salad Chick was something people were quickly falling in love with.

hassle free opportunities, where you can choose the best fit for your next bridal event! We have a variety of options such as party platters, cheese balls, fresh desserts, and even grape salad and broccoli salad by the pound.

We can prepare it for pick up, deliver to your location, or even have our staff come set up for you.

The Chicken Salad Chick Foundation is behind numerous projects, can you tell us what are some of the projects the company is involved lately? Our founders Kevin and Stacy Brown created the Chicken Salad Chick Foundation in June of 2014 following Kevin’s diagnosis with Stage IV colon cancer.

The mission of the foundation is to fight cancer and feed the hungry. We raise funds through many avenues including, private donations, coupon book sales at our local stores, and our Teeing Off On Cancer Golf Classic in the Fall. Right now we are in the final stages of planning the Music & Miracles Superfest! The first stadium concert in Jordan-Hare on April 23rd. We are proud to present Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion!

We all know service is key. How do you motivate your staff to keep a constant service ethic?

Our core values are family, faith, respect, integrity, work hard, and have fun. We build their confidence and instill these values so they can better serve our guests.

How would you sum up Chicken Salad Chick’s philosophy? The best way to sum up Chicken Salad Chick’s philosophy is through our purpose to “spread joy, enrich lives, and serve others”. We may be serving the best chicken salad around, but our larger purpose is to put smiles on people’s faces, and make a positive impact on their day.

Why is chicken salad getting so popular in wedding celebrations? Is it the ingredients, the flavors, how easy is it to prepare? In the South, chicken salad is a staple at all bridal showers, luncheons and even at receptions. While some bridal party members feel the need to prepare the food, our chicken salad is made fresh daily, so why put in the extra work when the Chick can do it for you? Our catering and delivery services provide

The restaurant puts a twist on the southern classic and offers 15 original flavors to choose. What are some of the most popular and how often do you change your menu? Our best seller is still our original recipe, the Classic Carol.

Other favorites include the Fancy Nancy with apples, grapes and pecans, and the Sassy Scotty with bacon, ranch and cheddar cheese.

The Olivia’s Old South is our most traditional flavor with sweet pickles and egg, and those looking for a challenge love the Jazzy Julie with cayenne pepper, bacon and cheddar cheese!

Outside of chicken salad, our fans rave about our flavorful side items, particularly the grape salad and broccoli salad. We also offer homemade pimento cheese, pasta salad, fresh fruit, a seasonal lettuce salad, gourmet soups and deli sandwiches.

Our 15 original flavors are always on the menu, but we offer limited time menu items, like the Rockin Rita chicken salad, which contains Wickles Spicy Red Sandwich Spread. We also have key lime pie and a seasonal salad on our menu as well. svm

While some bridal party members feel the need to prepare the food,

OUR CHICKEN SALAD IS MADE FRESH DAILY, so why put in the extra work when the Chick can do it for you?

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Banfi was founded in 1978 thanks to the will of the Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani. From the beginning, the goal of the two brothers was to create a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the vineyards for the production of premium wines. Together with the Mariani family, Ezio Rivella, one of Italy’s foremost enologists, who understood that due to the richness of the soils and the privileged microclimatic position, the property would have great capacity of development.

Castello Banfi owns an historic 112 - acres estate in Strevi - Piedmont, named Banfi Piemonte. Its vineyards are located between the towns of Novi Ligure and Acqui Terme, in an area passionately dedicated to producing the renowned traditional wines of Piedmont.

Banfi Rosa Regale is a tasteful and unique, sparkling red wine. It is created in one of Italy’s smallest production zones, and crafted from 100% Brachetto grapes. This red wine is to be enjoyed fresh and at its youth. The aroma has a touch of delicate rose petals and berries. The flavor also plays off of fresh strawberries and raspberries making this a tasteful sparkling wine for special occasions.

Rosa Regale is produced using the ‘Italian Method’, with the second fermentation happening in large stainless steel tanks opposed to in the bottle. The outside of the bottle is just as simple and exquisite as what is inside. The label has a single red rose, representing the vineyard from La Rosa estate where the wine originates in the Piedmont region of Italy.

The wine is best served chilled and is the perfect dessert wine. It pairs with seafoods, cheeses, and chocolate. With its sensuous aroma it makes a perfect choice for occasions, such as weddings and anniversaries.

This wine was awarded in 2014 with The Sommelier Wine Awards Gold Medal. This wine is distributed in Georgia by Georgia Crown Distributing Co.

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Very big weddings are rare: less than one percent of weddings are expected to have more than 200 guests. A majority of couples in Georgia also want American food (53 percent) and a buffet.

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A wedding venue as unique as you.

Choose Lake Pines for the wedding of your dreams – where charm meets rustic and beauty meets affordability. Here, our unique settings will certainly meet with your approval. Our historic 19th century buildings, including a beautiful chapel, an outdoor pavilion and an old-fashioned barn, provide the perfect venue for romantic indoor or outdoor weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners. You’ll find it all at Lake Pines. And, you’ll find it’s all for you.

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706-561-9675 | 6404 Garrett Road in Columbus | www.lakepineseventcenter.com

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ELIZA MORRILL COLUMBUS BEST

Eliza loves couples coming together, the crisp drama of a perfect dress and that split second as a loving expression breaks across the face of a new husband. Eliza specializes in capturing these sublime moments so you can cherish them forever.

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our wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Capturing every moment, look and feeling is just as important as the day itself. Eliza Morrill spoke with SVM about how she got into photographing weddings and why she enjoys it so much.

How did you get started in this business and how long have you been taking pictures? I’ve had an interest in photography since childhood, but I didn’t really “dive in” until around 2007, when I studied film photography at The University of Vermont. From there, I moved to The University of Georgia, where photography was more of a lucrative hobby than a business—photographing for bands, music venues, and friends. I shot my first wedding in 2012, but still didn’t see photography as a career option. After two years of balancing a small business and a corporate career, I gave corporate the boot in early 2014 and haven’t looked back since.

What is your photographic style? I’ve never been much of a traditionalist, and I feel like my work reflects that. I’d much rather run through a field or chase great light in an old warehouse with my couples, rather than pose them on a church alter or ask the little wedding guests to say, “cheese!”. My goal is to capture genuine emotion in a way that is timeless and distinctive. I always try to push myself creatively and do something a little different with each wedding that I photograph, and I love that I have clients who embrace that.

What have the highlights and challenges been during your tenure as a photographer?

It’s hard to pinpoint just a few highlights when you are lucky enough to have a career that you wholeheartedly love. Going to Barnes and Noble and seeing your work in a magazine is certainly otherworldly—and gratifying. I think the pinnacle for me, though, has been the job itself. Not many people can say that they have a job that makes them excited every single day. Forging lifelong friendships with my couples, their families, and working alongside insanely talented vendors—all while staying at home to raise my twin boys—is hard to beat. Documenting one of the most sacred and important days of my clients’ lives is an honor that is not lost on me.

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced as a photographer is seeing how divided our industry can be. I am a firm believer in “community over competition”—that is to say, I would much rather collaborate with and cheer on what others may deem to be my competition, rather than cutting them

down and comparing work. I’ve learned the hard way that not all photographers share my sentiments in that right, but I’ve also found an incredible community of photographers and creative entrepreneurs who do, and their friendships and support have been invaluable. Several colleagues and I are working on a collective group that fosters these values of “building each other up” in Columbus, and I’m excited for that to launch this spring.

Who are your main photographic influences? Oh wow, I have so many!

I love the work of Vivian Maier, an amateur (but now well-known) street photographer from the 50s and 60s. Her perspective and use of light is just killer. Mick Rock (best-known for his portraits of David Bowie and other musicians) is also an influence of mine. I was lucky enough to have lunch with him once upon a time, and he could not have been more encouraging.

Lastly, Mary Ellen Matthews (SNL photographer) is just so great. I worked for NBC for two summers during college, and would often spend my lunch break wandering around the halls of 8H, just staring at her work. She is crazy-creative and has a way of bringing out the personality in everyone she photographs. Everything she does is so fresh. It’s remarkable.

How far in advance do you book weddings, and when is the bestsuggested time for a couple to book? Each year is different, but I tend to book anywhere from 8-12 months out.

April, May, September, and October are usually my busiest months, with a few rogue dates here and there. I’m a little bit different from other photographers in that I accept a very limited number of weddings a year, so I always encourage brides to contact me as soon as they’ve nailed down their date and venue if they are interested in my services. I always welcome last-minute brides to contact me as well—you just never know!

What is it about destination weddings that you like so much? Destination weddings are fun for so many reasons—namely, they allow me to break out of the box and shake things up. Any opportunity to photograph awesome couples at a new venue or a new location is one that I jump on.

It’s an added bonus if it’s somewhere I’ve always wanted to go!

Are your clients asking you to document the entire wedding weekend?

I’d say that about half of my clients opt for rehearsal dinner coverage these days.

If you could capture one thing in the world with your art, what would it be? People. Emotion. Connections. While I love and can appreciate landscape and still life photography, human emotion is really what drives me.

Photographing the people of Tibet is at the top of my bucket list, although I’m not sure how soon that will happen. If you have any connections, let me know!. SVM

My goal is to capture genuine emotion in a way that is timeless and distinctive.

I ALWAYS TRY TO PUSH MYSELF CREATIVELY

and do something a little different with each wedding that I photograph.

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SVMFASHION ROMAN GODDESS This Symphony Venus satin strapless gown by Symphony Venus by Daphne’s Bridal Boutique is a match made in heaven. Featuring a slim silhouette and bead, encrusted sweetheart neckline, its detail provides just the right amount of elegance to make this gown a classic choice. Gorgeous flower headband

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Inspiring wedding gowns for the most captivating celebrations

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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL With the hand-sewn clear beading to the sweetheart neckline with deep V detailing, this Stella York lace over matte-side dress by Daphne’s Bridal Boutique is perfect for romance. The gown also features a stunning keyhole back and layered train.

Necklace and bracelet by Schomburg’s Jewelry.

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SVMFASHION ULTIMATE PRINCESS Feel dreamy as you walk down the aisle in this off the shoulder bridal gown by Allure Bridal by Daphne’s Bridal Boutique. Draped with airy tulle, this dress is graceful and soft.Necklace by Schomburg’s Jewelers and flower bouquet

by Denham’s Florist.

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NATURAL BEAUTY This modern, sophisticated dolce-satin gown from Stella York by Daphne’s Bridal Boutique is an elegant choice.

Its fit-and-flare style is complimented with a lace bodice and lovely, lace detailing on the train.

Necklace by Schomburg’s Jewelers and bouquet by Bloomwoods Flowers & Gifts.

Model: Claire Scott.

Wedding Gowns:

Daphne’s Bridal Boutique, www.daphnesbridal.com, 706.323.1138 Flowers: Bloomwoods Flowers & Gifts, www. bloomwoodsflowers.com, 706.507.5859; Denham’s Florist, www.denhamsflorist.com Hair and Makeup: Lea Atkins and Katherine Benson for Euphoria Salon, 6298 Veterans Pkwy, 706.596.8000 Jewelry: Schomburg’s Jewelers, www.schomburgs. com, 706. 327.7489 Special thanks: Betsy Leebern, Dana Scott and Holly Beth Traylor.

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From the creator of the biggest magic show on the planet comes the world’s naughtiest magic show “The Naked Magicians”.

The show features magic, mirth and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level.

Left without sleeves or pockets, The Naked Magicians saucy magic is baffling and entertaining, bringing a new meaning to “now you see it”.

This boisterous R-rated magic show, strips away the top hats and capes, promising full frontal illusions. Good magicians don’t need sleeves and great magicians don’t need pants. This show proves just that.

SAVE THE DATE: JULY 7, 2016 At rivercenter for the performing arts 900 BROADWAY, COLUMBUS, GA |706.256.3612 | rivercenter.org

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2016 DANCING STARS OF COLUMBUS

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Ally Barnett, Christina Vogler, Lindsey Richard, Doris Reid, Jeannie Pierson, Christin Lilly

Sam and Barbara Warren, Brady Bowden.

Stacy and Gordy Pease THE EVENT: The participants for this year’s Dancing Stars of Columbus have been announced. Guests enjoyed a meet and greet at the home Avery and Dr. Luke Wolff on February 23rd for the announcement.

THE DANCERS: Star Vivian Creighton Bishop and Pro Dr. Lloyd Sampson; Star Peggy Beck Gray and Pro Stephen Akinduro; Star Traci Kalish and Pro Joshua Edens; Star Andrew Loewen and Pro Michele Rogers-Cook; Star William Morgan and Pro Leah Flynn; Star Dr. Vincent Naman and Pro Natalia Naman Temesgen; Star Andy Phillips and Pro Mary Jane Mitchell; Star Don Sando and Pro Georgia Cosmah; Star Dr. Shikha Shah and Pro Rainier Rics; Star Bonnie Smith and Pro Brace Luquire; Star Elizabeth Sudduth and Pro Chris McGhee; Star Jennifer Valadi and Pro Brantley Arrington.

THE CHAIRS AND HOSTS: The chairs are Bunky and Charles Clark. The celebrity hosts this year are Amy Adams and DJ Jones.

Peggy Beck Gray, Charles and Bunky Clark.

DJ Jones, Nora and Henry Ngo.

Luke and Avery Wolff

Dr. Shikha Shah and Dr. Aimee Staley

Shenalee Grey, Natalia Temesgen and Dr. Vincent Naman.

Debbie and Jason Robertson

Joshua Edens, Dominicka and Chris McGee, Mary Jane Mitchell, Brady Bowden,Elizabeth Sudduth.

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​Jana Robinson, Phillip Rhodes, Clay Dunnan, Molly Kalinsky.

Kimberly Kapacziewski, Kim Jinks, Parker Swift, Christy Stapleman

THE EVENT: The 7th annual Synovus Toast of the Town was held Friday, March 11th at the RiverMill Event Centre.

THE HIGHLIGHTS: For the fourth year in a row Garden & Gun magazine’s Chef Tent returned to Toast of the Town and featured noted mixologist Roderick Hale Weaver of The Husk in Charleston, South Carolina, and Chef Adam Evans of Brezza Cucina in Atlanta at the Garden & Gun’s Preview Party for their book, The Southerner’s Cookbook.

Guests also were able to sample wine, spirits and food from local and regional restaurants, wineries and distilleries. They were able to meet chefs, winemakers and brewmasters. Guests also enjoyed a silent auction.

THE PURPOSE: This annual event is held for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the many programs it funds and supports.

Heather and Brian Anderson, Stacy and Bob Poydasheff.

Paul Kilpatrick, Betsy Leebern, Franny Kilpatrick, Joe McClellan.

Donna Flandry, Cindy Brodwyn, Toni Morrison, Andrea Blair.

Fred and Pat Oehrlein

Marc and Marleen Olivié

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Craig and Traci Courville, Vicky and Brad Bush.

Ben and Alee Link

Linda Nguyen, Charlotte Quirk, Chaitra Ziebath.

Elaine McMillen, Kurt and Debby Jacobson, Margaret McCormick

Brooke Sexton and Alexis Sowers

Becky and Bill Rumer

Jessica Melton and Amanda Baker

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Ann Burr, Tom and Sherry Wade, Max Burr.

William, Leslie and Mary Hall Slaughter, Meg Harris.

Amanie Bussey, Stephanie McPherson, Haley Lyman, Nellie Frields

Peyton Farrar, Theresa Robertson, Megan Day.

Rob McKenna, Kathleen Mason, Franck and Catherine Budzynski.

Joe and Jan Miller

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Kristi Casto, Amanda Baker, Stacy Pease, John Pezold, Whitney Pease, Cameron Bean, and Margo Schley .

Crystal Trawick, Libba Dillon, Will Dillon, and Erica Chestnutt.

THE EVENT: The Junior League of Columbus presented the 2016 Follies “Shaken with a Twist of Sublime!” at the RiverCenter on Friday March 4 to a packed house of over 800.

THE HIGHLIGHTS: The evening consisted of singing, comedy and dancing, that was showcased by the Junior League. The show’s director, Jamie Donegan, has been putting on this production every four years since 2000.

Mitch and Jen Ladson, Anne and Kevin Brown, and Emily and Joseph Brannan.

THE PURPOSE: The Junior League of Columbus is a volunteer organization of women dedicated to developing the potential of women and improving the quality of life within the community through their talents. Special thanks to JLC President Ellen Lane, and Follies Co-Chairs Crystal Trawick and Kathleen Gilliam.

Dusty Wellborn, Libbie Key, Billie Flowers, Beth Bridges.

Ryan and Faulkner Thor and Follies Director Jaime Donegan.

Morgan Batson, Caroline Jarrell, Britton Monroe, Elizabeth Sudduth, and Avery Carreker

Allison Stephanouk, Stacy Pease, and Whitney Pease.

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HELEN BROOKS COLUMBUS BEST

The ability to have a creative mind was certainly a blessing for Helen Brooks, who began painting as a child. Now it is one of Helen’s biggest passions.

She creates her works by not only mixing different mediums, but also using her faith to guide her through each piece of art.

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elen Brooks is always on the go. In one of those rare occasions of tranquility she spoke with SVM about what art means to her, her techniques and how she develops each piece with meaning.

When did you start your career as an artist? And how did you choose this path? God began my painting jour-

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Our Creator, who fashioned us in his image, was certainly a creative God. He could have left his creation black and white, but he chose to “paint” it and bring it to life in order to bring glory to himself and joy to his people.

My interest in mixed media painting began several years ago when I signed up to be the room mother for my oldest child’s first grade class.

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imply because no other parent signed up for the job, the class art project for the school auction fell on my shoulders. While working with the children on the project, the Lord began to stir in my heart a deep passion for painting.

With three young children, it had been a long time since I had taken the time to use the creativity God had given me.

Through that project, I was reminded of the incredible joy that the Lord gives us through creating, and I completely fell in love with painting and further in love with my Savior.

I began to paint any free moment that I could find. I have a deep passion for the Word of God and the beauty of scripture; hence, I began adding bible verses to each painting. The Lord, in the beautiful ways that He works, began to confirm that He had called me to paint and write and that He was working out his purposes and plans through the works of art.

Through the years, I have seen Him use the images and writing to speak volumes of truth and healing to my heart. He continues to teach me through them daily. I carry each image and writing in my spirit as a stone of remembrance in my journey with God. Through each painting and writing, as I reflect on his truths, he draws me closer to Him and closer to others in the process.

My desire is that through my art, the world will see a

You use different mediums in your artworks, what inspired you to do so? In my twenties, I owned a clothing and gift boutique in which we carried the work of a mixed media artist named Christy Kinard. I loved the simplicity of her work at the time and I found her use of paper and other materials, which she incorporated into her work really interesting. Years later when the art project for the school came about, her work inspired me to do something in a similar style with the children. That’s when I fell in love with mixed media, and began painting in acrylic rather than oils.

SMALL GLIMPSE OF THE WONDER and joy that comes from walking with God.

Is there a certain style to your work or technique that you put into every piece? I suppose you could call my work impressionistic with a modern twist. I do a lot of layering of paper and color to add interest but I am not one that typically follows a specific technique. Every painting comes along differently for me. There is a lot of trial and error in my paintings so I spend a lot of time covering up the things that don’t seem to work well in the composition or color scheme. Often, all those mistakes along the way are what end up adding interest to a piece.

What is the most important thing for you as an artist? Or, perhaps otherwise stated, why did you choose this life, which is, after all, not that easy? The most important thing for me as an artist is that I grow closer to God as I paint. I try to make decisions regarding my art based on what seems to be drawing me closer to God and I ask God to give me the strength to lie down the things in the art world that seem to push me farther away from Him. My desire is that through my art, the world will see a small glimpse of the wonder and joy that comes from walking with God. It’s the greatest adventure anyone could ever know, and I pray that my art reflects that.

What do you think is the most difficult thing for people who aren’t artists to understand about the artistic life? At times, my calling calls for a lot of time to be still, to daydream, and to reflect, which requires a good bit of time alone. That can be difficult for people to understand and difficult for the artist when others fail to find value in the creative process.

I am most encouraged by others who recognize that painting, like any other gifting, is a valuable part of the building up of the body of Christ.

What artist, past or present, do you identify the most with and why?

I identify most with an obscure artist named Lillias Trotter who lived in the late 1800’s. She had an amazing way of finding beauty in the mundane and she painted and wrote as the Holy Spirit directed her. Her writings and paintings have been compiled into a book, which I treasure. SVM SVM

To learn more about Helen’s work you can visit her at: helenbrooksart.com and instagram @helenbrooksart

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COLUMBUS HERITAGE Every city in the world has a beginning. Those that have survived the tests of time were only able to do so by people that saw promise and endless potential in the city, and the people, itself.

Eula Kirven Wade

Florence Wall Kirven Foy

James Dupont Kirven, Sr.

Annie Louise Kirven Gordy

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Margaret Estes Kirven Laney

Kirven’s Store was located on 1136 Broadway. They were one of the first stores with a telephone line, the number was 7-1511. The store had almost 70,000 sq. ft

Ella Alberta Kirven Gilbert

JOSEPH ALBERT KIRVEN

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By Stephanie Reeves businessman and philanthropist, Joseph Albert Kirven made the name in retail for Columbus’ past. It was the only independent department store in Columbus that opened in 1876. It had entrances from three streets spanning 70,000 sq. ft. As Columbus began building its retail up, and with the opening of Columbus Square Mall, Kirven’s would now find a second home there in 1975. The department store served as the third anchor for the mall.

Joseph Albert Kirven was one of the representative citizens of Columbus, Georgia, having been born in this City April 24th, 1849 and having spent his entire life of 69 years in this community.

He was the son of James Henry Kirven who was born in Fayetteville, NC, April 10th, 1804 and who moved to Muscogee County, Georgia in 1828. The following year he was married to Miss Thirza Bevers Gray of Columbus, her birth having occurred in Morgan County, Georgia, October 3rd, 1812.

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oseph Albert Kirven received his early education in the Schools of Columbus and was about twelve years of age at the beginning of the War between the States. He was too young to enlist in the Army but rendered aid to the cause of the Confederacy as a coremaker in the arsenal of Columbus.

After the war, he clerked in a book store and one of the high lights in that period of his life was the reading of the books at night that he sold during the day. His education having been limited on account of the war, he later attended school in the evenings, thus showing his ambition for an education.

Kirven’s store on Broadway in the early 1900’S

Mr. Kirven entered the dry goods business August 1st, 1876 and was organizer of the present J. A. Kirven Company. The business prospered under his well directed efforts and today is operating on the sound foundation laid by him and his brother, Richard Kirven. The store was then managed by his son, James DuPont Kirven who is president and affiliated with him are two sons-in-law and a grandson of Mr. Albert Kirven. They are Wesley Laney, Albert Wade and Kirven Gilbert respectively.

Newspaper advertisement for Kirven’s Store

Mr. Kirven was one of the most public spirited men in the community and always took a part in every forward movement. It was while he was in Washington in the interest of the location of the present Fort Benning, that he was stricken with illness which in a few weeks proved fatal. He served several terms as President of the Board of Trade; was a member of the Board of Aldermen three terms; and served fourteen years as a member of the Board of School Trustees of Columbus.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church and served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons for many years. He was Superintendent of the Sunday School for twenty years. He always had a deep passion for the young men and boys of Columbus and was President of the Y. M. C. A. when the present building was erected. This was brought on by philanthropist George Foster Peabody making this a proposal to J.A. Kirven in September of 1901. In part it read from Mr. Peabody: “I beg now, upon behalf of my brothers (Roy Confield Peabody and Charles Jones Peabody) and myself to formally confirm our offer to erect a building to cost not less than $35,000 suitable for occupancy by the YMCA and to be placed upon a lot of ground to be provided and deeded to the association by other friends, free of lien. This offer is conditioned upon the purchase and payment for this land, and upon the raising of as much as $10,000 in cash to be invested and held by the trustees of the association for an endowment fund.”

He was one of the promoters and supporters of the project, which resulted in the erection of the Institution and was president of it at the time of his death, having held this office for eighteen consecutive years. He was affiliated with the Royal Arcanum, the National Union, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and Knights of Maccabees. At the time of his death he was president of the Associated Charities and a member of the Board of Directors of the Muscogee County Alms Home.

Miss Ella Jane Wall, wife of Joseph A. Kirven

JOSEPH ALBERT KIRVEN received his early education in the SCHOOLS OF COLUMBUS and was about twelve years of age at the beginning of the WAR BETWEEN THE STATES. J. DuPont Kirven and family in the late 1920’s

On November 23rd, 1873 Mr. Kirven was married to Miss Ella Jane Wall, daughter of Cornelius DuPont and Lane Cheiney Wall of Macon and Columbus Georgia. She died July 31st, 1903, leaving six children of whom the following brief record is entered: Alberta, the wife of Thomas Gilbert, Jr.; Margaret, the wife of Wesley T. Laney; Florence, the wife of Will H. Foy; Annie, the wife of Fred Gordy; Eula, the wife of Albert B. Wade and a son, J. DuPont Kirven, who married Elizabeth Fry. Seventeen grandchildren and four great grandchildren revere the memory of their grandfather.

Ella and kids in their home in front of First Baptist Church

On March 14th, 1918 Joseph Albert Kirven’s life of usefulness came to an end. He was held in unequivocal esteem in both business and social circles. His pleasing personality was one of his marked characteristics and that with his loyalty to all civic and religious enterprises made him one of the most outstanding and beloved citizens of Columbus. svm SVM

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BALI WEDDING DESTINATION

Bali is a living postcard, an Indonesian paradise that feels like a fantasy. Soak up the sun on a stretch of fine white sand, or commune with the tropical creatures as you dive along coral ridges or the colorful wreck of a WWII war ship.

By Roberto Caligaris

LANDMARK The Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is both a famous picturesque landmark and a significant temple complex located on the western side of the Beratan Lake in Bedugul, central Bali.

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THE ISLAND

ali is the most popular island holiday destination in the Indonesian archipelago, with good reason. Here you will experience a fine combination of sandy beaches and rolling surf, an ancient culture known for its warm hospitality, and exotic temples and palaces set against stunning natural backdrops.

Travel inland and towering volcanoes and pristine jungles await with plenty to see and do, although most can’t stay away from the beach for long. Meal times on Bali offer endless choices of local or far-flung cuisine and, after sunset, famous hotspots come to life offering exciting clubbing scenes and packed dancefloors.

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BESAKIH TEMPLE: The Temple is 3,280 ft. high on the southwest-

ern slopes of Mount Agung. Besakih is an artistic and unique complex that comprises at least 86 temples which include the main Pura Penataran Agung (the Great Temple of State) and 18 others.

Besakih was nominated as a World Heritage Site in 1995, but as yet remains unvested. There are at least 70 ceremonies or religious celebrations held each year here, each shrine having its own anniversary, plus the big holidays based on the 210-day Balinese Hindu calendar system.

ULUWATU TEMPLE: Uluwatu Temple, or Pura Luhur Uluwatu, one of six key temples believed to be Bali’s spiritual pillars, is renowned for its magnificent location, perched on top of a steep cliff approximately 230 ft. above sea level. This temple also shares the splendid sunset backdrops as that of Tanah Lot Temple, another important sea temple located in the island’s western shores.

Uluwatu is the most popular area on Bali’s Bukit peninsula, best known for the namesake landmark cliff-top temple. The hilly limestone region is home to Bali’s most scenic luxury villas and resorts, with facilities on towering cliffs, overlooking the Indian Ocean and magnificent sunsets.

The cliff-fringed coastline is also home to hidden beaches and world-class surf breaks, a mecca for wave riders from the world over.

TEGALLALANG RICE TERRACES: Tegallalang Rice Terraces in Ubud is famous for its beautiful scenes of rice paddies involving the subak (traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system), which according to history, was passed down by a revered holy man named Rsi Markandeya in the eighth century. Tegallang alone has an outlook that spreads down before you and away to the rice terraces on the slopes across the valley. The high roadside location is cool and breezy and it is a wellknown spot for tourists to stop and take photos. Painters and nature lovers also enjoy visiting this spot, and there are numerous art kiosks and cafes near the ledge offering their ware.

KUTA BEACH: Kuta Beach is located on the western side of the island’s narrow isthmus and is considered Bali’s most famous beach resort destination. Kuta Beach is also minutes away from the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Tuban. The nearby resorts of Tuban, Legian and Seminyak are all within close walking distance.

UBUD monkey forest

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UBUD MONKEY FOREST: Ubud Monkey Forest is one of Bali’s several grey long-tailed macaque-inhabited forests, and perhaps the best known among the rest due to its community-based management, location and ease of access. It lies on the fringes of the Ubud main center, and is overseen by the Padangtegal village.

Ubud Monkey Forest on the other hand, serves as a natural attraction and a silent witness to the advent of tourism in the town. It remains a natural landmark and one of the ‘must sees’ while visiting the area.

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NASI GORENG

CUISINE Sate Varieties: Sate (or “satay”) are marinated, skewered and grilled meats, served with spicy sauce, and may consist of diced or sliced chicken, goat, mutton, beef, pork, fish, tofu, eggs or minced blends. Bali’s own variant is sate lilit, made from minced beef, chicken, fish, pork, or even turtle meat, which is then mixed with coconut, coconut milk, and a rich blend of vegetables and spices.

Pepes and Tum: Pepes is an Indonesian Sundanese cooking method using banana-leaf as food wrappings. The small package is sewed with thin bamboo sticks at both ends, and either steam-cooked, boiled or grilled. It is most commonly used to prepare fish as “pepes ikan” or meat, chicken, tofu or vegetables. Tum takes on a different form, with the wrapping folded and stitched at one top end, and usually steam-cooked.

Nasi Goreng: Nasi Goreng is Indonesia’s fried rice, one of the nation’s most notable dishes. Nasi Goreng is pre-steamed rice stir-fried with a combination of meats and vegetables, ranging from scrambled eggs, diced beef, strips of chicken, shrimp, anchovies, lamb. The presentation usually features the typical toppings: sliced tomatoes and cucumber, fried shallots, fish or shrimp krupuk crackers and mixed pickles

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LODGING The St. Regis Bali Resort AAAAA. Residing on the finest white sand beach in the enclave of Nusa Dua, The St. Regis Bali Resort affords unsurpassed beachfront splendor. Boasting Bali’s best address and bordering the magnificent Indian Ocean, be seduced by understated Balinese-inspired living. Each of the signature beachfront Strand Villas offers a private gate to your own beach. www.stregisbali.com, Phone: (62) 361-8478- 111 Viceroy Bali AAAAA. The Viceroy Bali is a family owned and operated resort in Ubud consisting of 25 luxuriously appointed private pool villas, majestically situated in Bali’s “Valley of the Kings” an appellation given by locals for the generations of Balinese royalty who have resided in nearby villages. The resort is also well known by sophisticated international travellers as one of the world’s secret tropical hideaways and respected by its many repeat guests as a destination that places emphasis on the best of privacy and comfort. www.viceroybali.com, Phone: (62) 361-971-777.

AAAAA. Discover the joys of Bali’s upscale enclave at Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort, an elegant retreat Bali hotel situated in a prime beachfront location. Awaken to the rustle of a sea breeze through coconut palms. Toast the world famous Seminyak sunsets from your private balcony. bali.anantara.com, Phone (62) 361- 737-773.

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A PLACE on theWATER AMAZING PROPERTY

Sand between your toes and the sound of water gently lapping at the dock may make you want to jump into the deep end and grab your own little piece of paradise. Living at the water’s edge is an almost universal desire.

It’s where views are longer, sights are spectacular, and you can almost feel like you own a little piece of infinity.

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astern Lake, a 66-acre coastal dune lake, is located in the Florida Panhandle near Seagrove Beach. The lake has a unique environment that supports different species of animals and plants that can thrive in fresh and salt waters. Residents enjoy canoeing and kayaking on the lake, as well as water skiing. Taking in the beautiful nature that has been preserved and protected by the state of Florida, is the natural highlight to this area that makes it a great place to live or vacation.

This lake cottage was built in the early 1970’s and has a unique and surprising floor plan with a charm all its own. The home was originally a 500 square- foot cottage and was the first house on Eastern Lake. The home was used as a vacation home for an architect and his family who lived in Pensacola, FL. In the mid 1980’s the family did a major expansion and added on a large family room with wrap around porch, 3 bedrooms with an office above the master suite.

The fireplace that separates the dining and living room today originally ran up the outside of the cottage.

The home sits on a lot and half with 75 FEET OF FRONTAGE on the lake and is almost

300 FT. DEEP WITH LARGE CANOPIED

trees and a circular drive.

Cindi and Jeff are both realtors and view many homes; they knew from the moment they walked in they wanted this to be their home.

The living room has high ceilings with floor to ceiling divided light windows overlooking a beautiful coastal, dune lake. The home sits on a lot and half with 75 feet of frontage on the lake and is almost 300 ft. deep with large canopied trees and a circular drive. The home is quirky, always a project that needs to be done.

They have completed 2 major renovation projects in the 12 years they have lived here: in 2004 they installed hardwood floors throughout and renovated the bathrooms replacing tile and Formica with marble floors, showers and countertops and custom cabinetry. They also put Vgroove wood on the walls and ceilings.

Their most recent renovation was the kitchen and dining space (These two rooms originally made up the entire cottage). It had a very small kitchen and bath and a sleeping loft, and the dining room area today was the entire living area. They took out the bathroom and kitchen and redesigned the space.

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he kitchen and dining room now has 2 story ceilings with high windows to bring in lots of natural light. They also added wood walls and ceilings to the space all painted in Sherwin Williams Alabaster. The kitchen cabinets are made by Décor and are custom inset shaker with a beaded inset (also Sherwin Williams Alabaster) and they chose the Schaub Positano Pull in 11.5” that is acrylic and polished nickel to add a modern touch. The counter tops and arabesque backsplash are honed Avignon Bianco Marble. Cindi and Cliff love wine so their favorite new appliance is a Sub - Zero new generation full size wine fridge with 2 climate controls to house both red and white wine. In the bar area they chose an antiqued mirror arabesque Moroccan tile with marble accents. The kitchen and dining room sit side by side so we chose dueling chandeliers to connect the space.

They chose a Regina Andrews Parisian frosted beaded chandelier in gold and had local artist Marisol Gullio silver leaf both fixtures so you can catch glimpses of the gold. The sink is a 36” Kohler cast iron apron sink with a Rohl polished nickel bridge faucet. The kitchen has become their favorite space in the home.

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The living room is eclectic. The chairs have slipcover linen made by Moss Studio and are the best looking rocker and swivel chairs they found. The coffee table is antiqued mirrored and made by Bliss Home, the lamps are by Barbara Cosgrove. The fireplace screen was a gold Moroccan arabesque that they had silver leafed by the same artist.

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Veney’s Mill Pond A majestic 20-acre-lake and historic property on the market for the first time in 100 years.

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ight after the turn of the last century, in 1917, my grandfather, John D. Veney, started buying property outside Parrott, GA, just south of Columbus, GA. Included in one property was a breathtaking spot on a knoll above a 20- acre historic lake called Lake Eula, where he built his home and where he lived with my grandmother, Kate, until he died in his mid 90’s.

Lake Eula, now called Veney’s Mill Pond, is privately held by the descendants of John and Kate Veney. The pond became a destination for farmers in three surrounding counties because my grandfather built a mill at the base of it nearest the road where their grain was milled by the roaring force of the water from the streams that fed the lake.

This included Turkey Creek, which kept the large

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By Veney Martin mill stone moving without hesitation for decades.

Although the mill was torn down as it aged and time moved on, the historic mill stone still lays next to the water where it will remain. Now the road leading from Parrott to the Veney farm is called Veney’s Mill Pond Road.

Because JOHN VENEY was a blacksmith, even during the great depression he HAD MONEY When you wind your way down Veney’s Mill Pond Road you will pass a few ponds, but not until you come to Veney’s Mill Pond do you get to see a massive lake surrounded by 100 to 200 -year- old hardwoods. It is an awe inspiring, serene, and majestic spot on the earth to spend hours or days communing with nature without hearing a pin drop.

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Just the roar of water over the culvert.

Because John Veney was a blacksmith, even during the Great Depression he had money. He worked on the Panama Canal and would bring back his wages to buy more land on each visit to his beloved farm. His motto was, “I don’t want all the land in the world, I just want all the land next to mine.”

Veney’s Mill became his next career as the canal was finally completed, and his family was expanding to five children who needed their dad to come home for good.

John Veney became a cattle, hog, cotton and peanut farmer beyond his milling of grain for surrounding counties. He bought land until he had a thousand acres. He embraced his new life and enjoyed nothing more than a fried largemouth bass and a mess of bream for dinner, and the lake provided fish in abundance daily. No one was allowed to fish there, but

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THE PROPERTY Lake Eula, now called Veney’s Mill Pond, is a 250 acres property privately held by the descendants of John and Kate Veney.

the family and 100 years later, it’s still the same.

Filled with game fish and the luxury of no waiting for a fish to hit the line, Veney’s Mill Pond is an exceptional fishing experience and great for little children who lose patience if there is no activity.

As a child I used to visit my grandfather and grandmother, and would play with the sharecropper’s children in the blistering, southern sun, as their parents picked cotton and peanuts nearby. I loved my life on the farm, but more than that I just loved to spend time with my grandfather, who never once lost his temper with me and always kept me by his side as he mended fences, taught me to fish, and where all the secret bream beds were hidden. We milked the cows and collected warm eggs each morning as the sun came up. His cows all had names, and they could be in a faraway field but, when he called them they would come running.

no electronics, TV’s, or cell phones and we had to use our minds, our eyes, our ears to build stories of our own to entertain ourselves. A time when our best friends were animals, not kids in our cliques at school. And from this time of more simplicity and creativity, have come our greatest athlete’s, greatest authors, greatest actors, and most inventive business legends.

Each summer he would gift me with some baby chicks and a baby pig. One summer we named the two chicks Pete and Repeat, because one would chirp and then the other one would as they followed this barefoot girl with chicken droppings crusted between her toes around the many spots of wonder on the farm.

Being an ENTREPRENEUR before it was in vogue, my grandfather wanted to DRILL FOR OIL, as he could see it floating on the surface of the dirt in the bog, but back IN THE 20’S no one was interested in backing him.

I particularly loved going into the barn where the cows came to get out of the sun because the hay left a sweet, sumptuous aroma floating in the air. I can still smell that aroma today in my mind’s eye and it is evocative of a simpler time when kids had

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him.

He also sold the huge turtles from the bottom of the lake to the Japanese who used them for soup.

He knew how to make money even though he only had a 3rd grade education. He had instincts and he followed them.

Now the farm is still a money maker, as we sell hunting rights, farming rights, water rights to nearby farmers. We have also planted pine and rent the homes on the property. The main house is a lovely 4 bedroom, three full bath home with a sun room with 12 large Pella windows looking out on the lake. The new light hardwood floors gleam in the sunlight streaming into each room. In fact, every room looks out at the glistening water. Each time of day the water takes on a different aspect from low lying mist rising just above it in the morning creating a trancendent illusion to millions of sparkles of light in the noon sun. A great place for family vacations and hunters to rest their weary bones after of day of walking the 250 acres of the property.

Veney’s Mill Pond and Farm are now for sale, for the first time in 100 years. A legacy property to be passed down through generations for years of enjoyment fishing, hunting, swimming and relaxing.

For more information contact Reggie Hartin, the listing agent at Goodyear and Goodyear in Albany, GA. 229-888-2418 Soviewsmag.com

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2016 COTILLION CLUB DEBUTANT ES

CAITLYN VIRGINIA CALLAWAY Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodges Callaway. School: Colorado State University.

MARGARET ELIZABETH BAKER KATHERINE CLAIRE GRAHAM Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Carl Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Donovan Graham.

Baker. School: Columbus State University. School: Mercer University.

ALEXANDRA DARSEY MCCLUSKEY Parents: Dr. and Mrs. Brian Scott McCluskey.

School: The University of Georgia.

SARA EMILY PATTON Parents: Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin Blalock. School: Auburn University.

THE EVENT: The Cotillion Club of Columbus announces 23 new members for 2016. They will be presented at the May 14th Wynn House Heritage Ball at the The Wynn House at 1240 Wynnton Road. THE PURPOSE: The ball benefits the preservation of the Wynn House. The Cotillion Ball on December 27 will close the 2016 Debutante season.

THE OFFICERS: Officers of The Cotillion Club are Margaret Delaney Alexander Poydasheff, president; Dorothy McNeel Kennon and Mary Hall deGraffenried Slaughter, vice presidents; Margaret Couldwell Holt, corresponding secretary; Alice McArthur Jinks, social secretary; and Vaden McCall Dakin, treasurer.

MARY BRADLEY MCCORMICK Parents: Mr. and Mrs. William Fray McCormick. School: Furman University.

NANCY KINNEBREW HATCHER Parents: Mr. Neill B. Hatcher and Mrs. Ashley R. Hatcher. School: Reinhardt Univ.

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SARA CATHERINE SHEEK Parents: Mr. and Mrs. James Kimbrough Sheek IV. School: Anderson University.

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MARY ELLEN BLACKMAR Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Owen Blackmar VI. School: The University of Georgia.

BERTON ELIZABETH ILLGES Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kent Andrew Illges, Sr.

JESSICA JEAN LEWIS Parents: Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Richard Lewis, Jr. School: The University of Georgia.

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SUSIE MADDEN HATCHER KATHERINE HAYES WARREN ELEANOR BRADLEY TURNER Parents: Mr. and Mrs. James Madden Hatcher Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Vance Anderson Warren. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McMath Turner.

III. School: The University of Georgia.

School: The University of North Georgia.

School: Auburn University.

ABIGAIL ELIZABETH HASTY Parents: Rev. and Mrs. Charles R. Hasty, Jr. School: Georgia College & State University.

MARY ASHBY WARD Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Howard Ward.

School: The University of Georgia.

ABBY ELIZABETH HARRIS Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jennings Harris.

School: The University of Mississippi.

KALI ELIZABETH SPITZMILLER MARY GRACE WICKLINE BOYD Parents: Mr. and Mrs. John David Spitzmiller Parents: Mr. and Mrs. George Golden School: Valdosta State University.

Boyd, Jr. School: LaGrange College.

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LUCILE ANN LONG SIMKINS Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Mark Allen Simkins School: Armstrong State University.

MARGARET WRIGHT CLARK Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Hal A.Kirven.

School: The University of West Georgia.

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ELLIE JANETTE PIPPAS Parents: Dr. and Mrs. Andrew William Pippas.

School: Columbus State University.

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Reception food can become “boring”. Getting married is an event in itself, and the reception is the second most important event after the ceremony. Food plays a huge part of your wedding day. Make it fun...make it entertaining.

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Believe it or not, I haven’t attended a wedding reception that I was not catering in over 13 years. Each reception I cater is different and unique.

Food is comfort. It stimulates memories and happiness.

flavors or as a granita.

Entree With today’s health craze, there are so many different choices. Offering a duo of beef/fish is always popular. Be adventurous! Lamb, veal, capon, even bison are great choices.

The “Llated Meal” is making a comeback. It needs to be more than just a salad, entree and dessert. Right now, the trend is all about creating a personalized and traditional dining experience... plated. Your guests will appreciate the “course by course” event.

A typical experience would consist of the following: Amuse-Bouche This course is a “Gift” from the chef, a so called “Palate Teaser”. It’s a onebite or sip tingle for the taste buds. This is usually not on the menu card.

INTERMEZZO Used as a “Palate Cleanser” before your entree.

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vent and Food Stylist Jamie Keating, CEC is well-known in Columbus, Georgia for his exquisite cuisine and amazing events. He is the owner and chef of the premier catering company, Jamie Keating Culinary, Inc. that manages The RiverMill Event Centre.

Wedding Cocktail parties are offering “petite” bites of menu items, often paired with specialty drinks, mini servings of beers, liquors and bourbon.

Food Stations are very popular and add entertainment to the mix. Some food stations require action chefs and others are “take and go”. We are offering some wonderful options to this menu: Chicken & Waffles (Skewered with Saw Mill, Gravy and Anaheim Chiles), Taco StanTempura, Tuna Carving Station, BBQ/Short Rib in a Jar,Truffle Mac & Cheese in a small iron crocks, Pickled and Raw Veggies in Mason Jars, Milk and Cookies Station with Liquid Nitrogen, Sliders served in Take Out Boxes or a Twist on your favorite GO-TO Fix such as a “Dingle Dog”, Mini Pizza, Golden Doughnuts, Bacon Station (Chocolate/Caramel/Sea Salt/Brown Sugar Smoked).

Let’s not forget the beverage station!

Specialty Cocktails are the trend! His and her drinks, shrub cocktails, classic martinis, craft beers....so many different avenues. Signature drinks can be developed by our mixologist based on personal preference and passed as your guests arrive to the reception. “Mock Tails” presented at a separate bar or a make your own station has and will continue to be a hit for all ages!

APPETIZER Traditionally, the soup course. But it doesn’t have to be! Put a twist on this course and make it a trio of soup shooters.

SALAD Be creative! Add fruits, nuts and cheese and a variety of greens. Have fun with the presentation, implementing unique vessels.

This is the perfect time to introduce bread, lavish or crackers with infused butters or EV oils.

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DESSERT The wedding cake is always a given. It’s becoming more and more popular to serve an alternative desert to your guests. Individual pies, doughnuts, pastries will make everyone happy!

Another idea to consider that is trending right now is the “tasting stations”.

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Let JKCULINARY & The RiverMill Event Centre rewrite the predictable pattern of a traditional wedding reception.

It’s about the element of surprise, the change up, the unexpected food concepts designed to create a memorable and unforgettable event. svm

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Directions Pick cilantro from stems and rinse in cold water. Chop half of cilantro and keep half whole. Thinly slice jalapeños in to half moons. Zest 2 limes and reserve. Squeeze all three limes and reserve juice.

Assembly Put jumbo lump crab in bowl, toss with remaining ingredients. Don’t over mix or break crab meat. Pick cilantro from stems and rinse in cold water.

Chop half of cilantro and keep half whole. Thinly slice jalapeños in to half moons. Zest 2 limes and reserve. Squeeze all three limes and reserve juice.

Garnish 4 each avocados, 3 each oranges, 6 each limes, ½ lb Shisito peppers (or banana peppers), 2 tbsp olive oil. To Taste: salt and pepper.

Directions Take the avocados and cut in half and remove pit. Use a large spoon to remove from skin in one whole piece. Brush with fresh squeezed lime juice.

Season with salt and pepper and reserve for service.

Coconut-Cucumber Martini Rim Martini Glass with Coconut Rimmer. In a shaker filled with ice combine: 1 oz Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Rum 0.5 oz Crop organic Cucumber Vodka 1 oz Simple Syrup 0.5 oz Pineapple Juice 0.5 oz Orange Juice 4 Slices Cucumber Muddled 1 Dash Sour Mix 1 Squeeze Lime Shake for 10 seconds and strain contents of shaker into Martini glass and serve.

Drink Suggestion

Captain Morgan’s Parrot Bay Rum Captain Morgan’s Parrot Bay Rum is a perfect mixer for your spring cocktails. With flavors like coconut, mango, orange, strawberry, and pineapple it is sure to bring the feel of the tropics to your next gathering. It is a great alternative for those who prefer rum over vodka. Captain Morgan’s Parrot Bay flavored rums envelop you in a sensation that satisfies all five of your senses.

In 1944, the company Seagrams started producing rum under the name Captain Morgan Rum Company. The rum is named after the 17th century Welsh privateer of the Caribbean, Sir Henry Morgan. In 2001, Seagrams sold the ‘Captain Morgan’ brand to Diageo. Since 2011, the label has used the slogan “To Live, Love and Loot.”

Special thanks to Brad Bush, Georgia Crown Distributing Co.

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Parallel LIVES THE LIGHTER SIDE

We all share common threads in life. Whether it be in enjoying similar TV shows, foods, stores, or the same types of people, all of humanity is connected in one way or another.

In essence, we all live through parallel lives - living, breathing and existing through subtle, but ever existent, common pulses.

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Anthony Bourdain is one of the most ubiquitous TV food personalities of the past decade, and his exploits have helped transform food travel shows from staid tourist trap-praising drivel into witty, hard-hitting explorations of lesser-known local haunts.

Bourdain and his crew were in Beirut filming an episode of No Reservations in 2006 when the Israel-Lebanon conflict broke out. The episode turned into a first-hand account of him and the crew trying to escape the conflict, and was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2007.

Anthony loves to cook pasta. He attributes this to his bitterness about not being Italian. He also loves leftover pork fried rice.

Bourdain has a secret affection for the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Depeche Mode and Van Halen.

Famous Quote: “Get up early and go to the local produce markets. In Latin America and Asia, those are usually great places to find delicious food stalls serving cheap, authentic and fresh specialties.”

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The swearing has limited and expanded Ramsay’s audience in equal measure, but recently there have been other things to tarnish his reputation. Allegations of a long-term affair tested not only his marriage to Tana Ramsay, with whom he has four children, but also his television appeal.

Chef Ramsay was #21 on the 2015 Forbes List with an estimated earning of $60 Million.

Chef Ramsay won the Astra Award in 2009 for Favorite International Personality or Actor for Hell’s Kitchen.

AWARD

He got $50,000 for Kitchen Confidential Shortly after the New Yorker article exploded, a publisher offered Bourdain $50,000 to expand it into a book. That may seem laughable now, but in 1999 Bourdain was making $850 a week at his job.

Gordon almost became a professional soccer player.

Ramsay was chosen to play for the under-14 team for Warwickshire at age 12, and he played in a couple of matches for his favorite team as a kid, Rangers FC. His career was sidelined by injuries, however.

PLEASURE

Bourdain’s struggles with drugs and alcohol have been well-documented; in Kitchen Confidential he revealed that he once regularly used drugs including LSD, cocaine, and heroin. He also described how he once resorted to selling his record collection in order to purchase drugs.

Born Gordon James Ramsay on November 8, 1966, in Glasgow, Scotland. Raised in Stratford-uponAvon, England, after he moved there with his family at the age of 5.

In a story with the Scottish newspaper the Sunday Mail, Ramsay proclaims his love for American-style fast food while wolfing down two In-N-Out cheeseburgers.

Gordon Ramsay’s favorite song is ‘Yellow’ by the British band Coldplay. His other choice is ‘The Best’ by Tina Turner.

TUNES

Until he was in his mid-teens, Bourdain wanted to be a comic book artist. He was very good with drawings.

Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay opened a number of highly acclaimed restaurants across the world before becoming a television star in the late 1990s on the British show Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. He launched an American version, Hell’s Kitchen, in 2007.

Famous Quote: “I still love football, though, and I think cooking is like football. It’s not a job, it’s a passion. When you become good at it, it’s a dream job and financially you need never to worry. Ever.”

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Born on June 25, 1956, in New York City, Anthony Bourdain was raised in suburban New Jersey, developing a devotion to literature and rock music.

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