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Coming HomeEvery fall from 2006 to 2012 John Sewell was enveloped in

plans for the Mississippi Blues Marathon. During those years

Sewell was director of corporate communications for Blue

Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). Sewell, now director of communica-

tions and marketing at Millsaps College, is a native Jacksonian.

Sewell said “Leaving the corporate environment for this

college environment gave me the opportunity to promote,

market, and tell the story of this institution.”

MollyGeeWith a sense of refined whimsy and eclectic Southern grace

and charm, Molly Gee Waggoner creates beautiful and unique

works of art destined to be cherished possessions and treas-

ured family heirlooms. Known to the world as Molly Gee, this

creative soul creates unique and inspiring headbands, veils,

accessories, and whatever beautifully dreamed of creation she

can bring to life in her own studio, MOLLYGEEdesigns.

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give advice on how to stay organized and on track and man-

age your time and your to-do list - right up until you say “I Do.”

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Mary-Crosby Turner/Walker Palmer Roberts

Sarah Jennings Stone/William Rush Edwards

Hailey Claire Angelle / Mark Mosby Manning

Rachel Alise Darnell/Joshua David Gregory

Dana Marie Rowzee/Jeffrey Scott Wilson Jr.

Mary Grace Tucker/Price O’Neal Sessums

Jennifer Woody Roberts/Robert Hastings Bonds

Sarah Marion Crake/Colby James Guillory

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Engagement PartyAn engagement party for

Maeve Wilson and Landon

Beard was held recently in the

home of Vicki and Tim Ellis.

Engagement PartyAn engagement party honoring

Lindsay Thomas and Rob

Dowdle was held recently in the

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‘Tis The Season GalaThe Mississippi Society for Disabilitieshosted its annual ‘Tis the Season gala atthe Country Club of Jackson.

Chi Omega Wine and CheeseEventThe Jackson Area Chi-Omega AlumnaeAssociation hosted their annual Fall Wineand Cheese event in the home ofSamantha Porter.

Ballet Mississippi 50thAnniversaryBallet Mississippi kicked off its 50thanniversary by hosting Stars of AmericanBallet.

Wayne Parker Clay ShootBankPlus, the LifeShare Foundation, andSouthern Smiles Pediatric Dentistry pre-sented the first annual Wayne ParkerMemorial Sporting Clay Shoot.

Zoo Party UnleashedZoo Party Unleashed, the Jackson Zoo’sannual off grounds, adults only, fund-raiserwas held at Highland Village.

River Oaks Pink PartyRiver Oaks Health Systems hosted PinkParty, an event to celebrate women andhonor breast cancer survivors.

NCADD CelebrationThe National Council on Alcoholism andDrug Dependence (NCADD) held its 64thannual celebration at The SouthWarehouse.

Gallery Guild Fall MeetingRoger Ward, new deputy director and chiefcurator for the Mississippi Museum of Art,was the guest speaker at the GalleryGuild’s fall meeting.

Youth Villages Tribute ToExcellenceYouth Villages Tribute to Excellence falldinner was held at the Country Club ofJackson.

Harbor House Anniversary PartyThe 40th anniversary party for HarborHouse Chemical Dependency Services washeld at the Mississippi Museum of Art.

YMCA Fund-raiser: A Night Underthe StarsA Night Under the Stars: Farish SreetYMCA fund-raiser was held atUnderground 119.

Salute To Our Heroes GalaThe Salute to Our Heroes Gala, an annualbenefit for the Mississippi Brain InjuryAssociation, was held at the Country Clubof Jackson.

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Every fall from 2006 to 2012 John Sewell was enveloped in

plans for the Mississippi Blues Marathon. During those

years Sewell was director of corporate communications

for Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). Sewell became

involved with the marathon at its inception in 2006, when BCBS became

the sponsor of the marathon.

John Noblin had the original idea for a blues-themed marathon, one

which would be more of an event, not just a race. Noblin envisioned the

marathon as a plus for state tourism. Race Director Noblin has been

quoted as saying, “One of the original ideas behind the Blues Marathon

was to put together an event that would show off Jackson to visitors

from out of the area.” He pitched the idea to Rick Hales, CEO of BCBS,

who was immediately interested in sponsoring just such an event. Hales

dispatched Sewell to handle the marketing for the marathon. Sewell

managed all the marketing; Noblin, Sewell’s classmate from their

Jackson Prep days, organized the marathon.

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This marathon was a natural for Sewell. A

runner himself, he took on the project with

enthusiasm. Consistent with Noblin’s idea

to focus on Mississippi’s unique place in

music as the home of the blues, Sewell put

together a Saturday night after-the-race

musical event that raises money for the

Musicians Benevolence Fund, averaging

$10,000 per year.

With aggressive marketing, that first year

Noblin and BCBS hoped to enroll 500 run-

ners. They received entry forms from 1,500

runners from 41 states and foreign coun-

tries. The 2014 race will host entrants from

all 50 states, plus the Ukraine, the Georgia

Republic, Europe, and Africa. The race con-

sistently attracts a college-educated, more

affluent runner with its $100 entry fee.

“Many come because of the music,” says

Sewell. The daytime events include a

marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, and

kids’ run. The hospitality and help of hundreds

of volunteers are vital in making the day a suc-

cess. This year the run begins and ends at the

Art Garden of the Mississippi Museum of Art.

Sewell, now director of communications and

marketing at Millsaps College, is a native

Jacksonian, the son of Charles and Joyce

Sewell. In 1990 Charles retired from Deposit

Guaranty Bank where he served as president of

the DGNB Mortgage Company and became the

first executive in residence in the Millsaps

College MBA program. John’s stepmother,

Margaret, was active in the arts and the sym-

phony.

Sewell has had a wealth of varied experience

in his working life. His first employment took a

political turn. After graduation in 1987 from

Millsaps with a degree in history, he served as

congressional intern for both Wayne Dowdy of

Mississippi and for Donald Payne of New

Jersey, and as speech writer for Gov. Ray

Mabus. He was director of communications for

the Mississippi Economics Council. He met

Kim Murray in 1996 while manager of Western

Sizzlin Restaurant. He also worked for three

years as director of development for the

Mississippi Symphony, then became responsi-

ble for communication and speech writing for

Ronnie Musgrove. “Everything I’ve done I’ve

learned from.”

When John took the position at Millsaps

College in July 2013, it was like coming home.

“Leaving the corporate environment for this

college environment gave me the opportunity

to promote, market, and tell the story of this

institution. The value of this school is its pro-

John and Kim Sewell with their children, Maggie, Charlie and Jack.

Leaving the corporateenvironment for this college environmentgave me the opportunityto promote, market, andtell the story of this institution.

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motion of the value of a liberal arts education,

and the value to the community of having a

first class college here. According to research,

C-level executives (CEO’s) prefer liberal arts

graduates three-to-one, praising their life skills,

creative and dynamic thinking. This is a great

place to go to school and to work.”

Kim and John married in June 1996. The

Sewells have three children: Charlie, 12, a sev-

enth-grader at Bailey Magnet School, “our

architect and builder”; Jack, 10, a fifth-grader at

McWillie school, “our artist, musician and

writer”; and Maggie, eight, a third-grader at

McWillie, “our wonderful mess, her own per-

son.”

Kim’s parents were from Pennsylvania and

New York and moved to Jackson when her

father, Bill Murray, was transferred by his com-

pany, Armstrong Cork Company. He later

worked for Nicholas Acoustics, then opened his

own business called Murray Tile. Her mother,

Julie, recently retired after 30 years as a sev-

enth-grade science teacher at Jackson

Academy. Kim attended JA and was graduated

from the University of Alabama with a degree

in child development. She is now associated

with St. Andrew’s Cathedral as coordinator of

the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program,

a religious formation program (i.e. Sunday

School program) rooted in the Bible, liturgy

and traditions of the church and the education

principles of Maria Montessori. “Kim is incredi-

ble with kids,” says her husband.

Kim has stayed close to her training as a

teacher. “At St. Andrew’s, Kim is our coordina-

tor of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a

rigorous religious program for young children.

She recruits and trains teachers for the

Catachesis program, as well as the volunteers

who assist the teachers, and she prepares the

classrooms and the materials used,” says Ruth

Fletcher, St. Andrew’s parish life coordinator.

“It is a lot of work. Her work is her passion and

requires much time and energy and creativity

on her part. She loves the children under her

care, and she works hard to get the families

involved. Kim plans outings like picnics and

hayrides and involves the kids and their fami-

lies in community projects such as Stewpot

and Habitat.”

The Rev. Carol Spencer, St. Andrew’s deacon

for missions, also commends Kim’s work in

community missions. “Kim lives out her faith,

and encourages church children and their fam-

ilies to do the same. Kim has been in the fore-

front of community reach outside the church.

One thing I have found helpful is the blessings

bags which Kim has the children make for the

homeless. They are filled with personal care

products, such as shampoo and toothpaste, as

well as snacks. Whenever I go out into the com-

munity I take several with me.”

Inspired by the Montessori method of educa-

tion, which they have pursued for their chil-

dren, John and Kim have become deeply

involved and engaged with McWillie and

Bailey, schools their children attend. The

Sewells agree, “Both our families reared us to

be invested in the community and to support

the public schools, traits we seek to instill in

our children. There are distinct advantages to

public education. It is a reflection of the real

world, in terms of socio-economic classes of

students and resources.” John adds, “As my

dad said, there is much to be gained personally

from involvement in the community.”

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ith a sense ofrefined whimsyand eclecticSouthern grace

and charm, Molly Gee Waggoner cre-ates beautiful and unique works of artdestined to be cherished possessionsand treasured family heirlooms. Known to the world as Molly Gee,this creative soul creates unique andinspiring headbands, veils, acces-sories, and whatever beautifullydreamed of creation she can bring tolife in her own studio,MOLLYGEEdesigns. Looking as if they have been stolenfrom the head of a wood sprite or fairyfrom Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer

Night’s Dream,” her floral crowns ofsparkling flowers and fanciful foliageare perfect to adorn some lucky lady’sshimmering locks. Her daintysparkle-encrusted headbands or ele-gant veils and headresses look as ifthey have stepped out of the pages ofF. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novelwhile enjoying one of Gatsby’s ownparties “in his blue gardens” wherecouples came “like moths among thewhisperings and the champagne andthe stars.” It is that effortless eleganceor Bohemian charm that Molly Geebrings to all of her designs. Eachpiece contains a sense of romance,mystery and enchantment, and are theperfect complement to any attire.

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ith a sense ofrefined whimsyand eclecticSouthern grace

and charm, Molly Gee Waggoner cre-ates beautiful and unique works of artdestined to be cherished possessionsand treasured family heirlooms. Known to the world as Molly Gee,this creative soul creates unique and

Night’s Dream,” her floral crowns ofsparkling flowers and fanciful foliageare perfect to adorn some lucky lady’sshimmering locks. Her daintysparkle-encrusted headbands or ele-gant veils and headresses look as ifthey have stepped out of the pages ofF. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novelwhile enjoying one of Gatsby’s ownparties “in his blue gardens” where

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Molly Gee grew up in Madison and took her talents to the Big Apple,

learning more about her craft and the business side of the business

before returning to her beloved homeland. After viewing her cre-

ations, one gets the sense Molly Gee has found her true calling in life.

But she readily admits it took her a little while before she was able to

listen to her heart to discover where her talents would take her.

Born and raised in Madison, Molly Gee was inspired by the strong,

creative spirits that guided her family. Her family is filled with entre-

preneurs with a healthy dose of creative genius, including an artist,

florist, and rocking chair maker on her father’s side.

“My father and his two brothers took over our fami-

ly printing business, Acme Printing Co., in their

mid 20s and are still running the business

today,” Molly Gee said. “Through them, I have

seen what it means to have a strong work ethic

and a drive for excellence.”

After her high school graduation, Molly Gee

enrolled at Mississippi State University,

but she wasn’t really set on a definite

major early in her freshman year.

When she tagged along with a

friend to one of her classes in

apparel, textiles and mer-

chandise, she knew she

had found her

life’s calling. Always

designing and sewing

clothes for herself and her

friends, it was only natural

Molly Gee fell in love with

the program and pro-

claimed the field for her

major with an emphasis in

design. “I have always

been a project-oriented

person and love creating.”

Molly Gee said.

After receiving her

degree, Molly Gee packed up her youthful enthusiasm and creative

spirit and headed for New York in hopes of perfecting her talents.

She started as a design intern for Jodi Arnold, NYC, a small contem-

porary women’s clothing line. After she completed her internship,

she began working as an assistant account executive in their show-

room and later was promoted to

production assistant and trim

buyer.

“I loved my time in New

York City. Even though it

was short, I gained a lot of

valuable experience.

College steered me in

the right direction and

instilled the knowledge I

needed, but the ‘hands

on’ experience of work-

ing in a fashion house in

a fashion capital put it all

together for me.”

Drawing from the

Bohemian, free-spirited

creativity and electric

sense of motion and style in New York, Molly began

developing her own accessories line on the side, cre-

ating pieces for herself and others - including

brides. It wasn’t long before people fell in love

with her work and longed to have her designs as

a part of their special day. As her success began

to take off, it was an easy decision for Molly Gee

to pack up shop and head back to the land of

her youth.

“When that developed into a full-time busi-

ness, the next best step for me was to move back

to my home city where I could connect with

other business contacts and invest my savings

into building the line and taking more

risks…not rent.”

Libby Story McRight sells some of Molly

Gee’s headbands and hair accessories

in her Ridgeland business, Libby

Story. It’s hard to keep her products

in stock. “She is so free spirited,

friendly, creative and adorable,”

McRight said. “Her designs are

always very sweet, but they also

have a Bohemian flair to them.

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Her attention to detail and craftsmanship is impeccable.”

Molly Gee’s work is also featured at The Villager in Auburn, Ala.,

and owner Ingrid Ann loves Molly Gee’s “modern and feminine”

designs and carries her collection of hair accessories, bridal pieces

and custom work. “Molly Gee is wonderful to work with,” Ingrid Ann

said. “I have carried her work for a few years in two stores. She is

accessible, accommodating, and most importantly, willing to under-

stand your customer to get the assortment correct.”

Lately, Molly Gee has been designing one-of-a-kind custom neck-

laces to coordinate with a hair accessory for the future bride.

Her designs are featured in at least 40 stores across the Southeast

and are featured in weddings all over.

Her bridal veils, bow ties and other accessories offer a “nostalgic

vintage” feel accented with a shade of whimsy and romance. Some

pieces may feature feathers, rhinestones, lace, or other features to

bring out that sort of elegance and style that will be long remem-

bered.

While each piece is unique, there is always one constant to each of

the wedding creations - they will always represent the bride’s person-

ality. To accomplish this feat, Molly Gee does her homework, getting

to know more about the bride, her interests, and the theme for her

wedding so she can create the right complement to the bride’s wed-

ding look.

“Every bride is different; some know exactly what they are looking

for and others may appreciate a second opinion. When a bride con-

tacts me, I always ask questions about her dress, her hairstyle inspira-

tion, the colors and style of the wedding, and any other information

that will help me get to know them better.” Although Molly Gee spe-

cializes in nontraditional veils, she can help to accessorize or accent a

veil that has been purchased or one that has been passed down for

generations. There was never any doubt in Georgia Fyke Nesbitt’s

mind that she would turn to

Molly Gee when it came time to

plan her wedding. Nesbitt had

known Molly Gee since they

were undergrads. “She’s more

a friend of a friend, but I always

knew she was great,” Nesbitt

said. “I’ve been following her

work for a few years, so when it

was time for wedding acces-

sories, I knew I wanted to at

least check her designs out. I

wanted to support an individ-

ual, especially someone my age,

and especially someone I

knew.”

For her wedding to

Andrew Nesbitt in July

2012 in St. Paul, Minn.,

Nesbitt wore a Russian

netting birdcage veil cre-

ated by Molly. “I really

loved the veil,” Nesbitt

said. “I was wearing my

mother’s wedding dress,

so I wanted something

new and on trend. This

definitely fit the bill.”

Needless to say, Nesbitt

will be a fan of Molly

Gee’s work for years to

come. “I’m so impressed

with Molly Gee,” Nesbitt

said.

Molly Gee helps to cre-

ate pieces that will be

cherished forever but are

also keeping with the

styles of the present.

Keeping up with the renewed inter-

est in “The Great Gatsby,” thanks to

Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance

in the remake of the movie of the

same name, Molly Gee has seen a

trend in themed weddings with a

heavy influence from this legendary

piece of literature.

“Period pieces such as ‘Downton

Abbey’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’ bring

the idea of delicately detailed hair

accessories back to life.”

She has also seen a recent trend of

“adding a pop of color or straying

away from a traditional white” in

wedding parties.

Gee loves her work and her home

in Madison she shares with her hus-

band Justin Webster and their two

dogs Fern and Zoey.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Sandra McLaurin 6.5 Combo Doubles 55 & overReveland Wheat, Sue Yarbro; (third row) Trish Windham, Jean Conn, Linda

Davis, Sally Hovanec; (second row) Patricia Byers, Kathy Clark, JanisFreeland, Marilyn Eade; (front) Carol Ann Anthony, Linda Bowie,

Sandra McLaurin, Tricia Webber

Sarah Spraberry 8.5 Combo Doubles 18 & overSavannah Zachry, Shelby Wagner, Melanie Billman, Kristi Giallourakis,

Temple Waddell; (front) Sarah Spraberry, Mari-Grace Deloach, Rachel Jefcoat, Malesta Purvis. Not pictured: Audrey Thomas,

Ann Fly Howard and Stephanie Smith.

John Halverson 7.5 Combo Doubles 55 & overJohn Townsend, Rodney Parrish, Chester Wasser, John Hearn;

(front) Danny Mitchell, Mickey Thornton, John Halverson,Jeff Boyles, Daniel Brantley

Moin Imran 6.5 Combo Doubles 18 & overJustin Peterson, Jitendra Sahoo, Moin Imran; (front) Kosalram Gopalsamy,Daniel Hearn, Santiago Ramirez. Not pictured: John Halverson, Gregg

Mayer, Robbie Seward, Derek Howard and William Scott Elliott.

Paul Kimble 7.5 Combo Doubles 18 & over Thomas Griffith, Ed Hebert, Brent Clark, Jeffrey Rickels, Alex Boyd; (front)William Neal, Paul Kimble, Adam Michael Axton, Stephen Edward Bowers.

Not pictured: Graham Bucciantini, Timothy Carter, Kevin Millet,Mitch Peters and Tyler Morgan.

Cindy Page 6.5 Women Cathy Ainsworth, Christy Weldon, Cindy Page and Meg Maulding; (front) Cheryl Armstrong, Jennifer Spong, Kimberly Yates, Kimberly

Wooten, Stephanie Sing, Gloria Beauchamp, Retta Boyd.Not pictured: Amanda Davis.

Reveland Wheat 6.5 Women 65 & overJean Conn, Reveland Wheat, Linda Davis; (front) Sue Fowler, Carol Ann

Anthony, Sandra McLaurin. Not pictured: Trish Windhamand Trisha Webber.

Cindy Hannon 8.5 WomenAmber Stack, Cindy Hannon, Darla Vincent, Libby Joney, Colleen Roberts,Michelle Jennings, Malesta Purvis, Christie Holmes. Not pictured: Melissa

Turnbull, Gayla Elliott, Lesley Mosby and Debra Byrne.

Tara Baugh 5.5 Combo Doubles 18 & over Calen Brantley, Jill Strickland, Jennifer Myers, Tara Baugh, Courtney Rene

Taylor, Jaime Kennedy, Jaime Eubanks, Stephanie Renee Gorrell. Not pictured: Annika Pettersson, Jamie Ballard, Rachel Melissa Munoz.

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Happy New Year from the staff at USTA Mississippi. The 2013Combo Doubles Championships were held over two weekends inJackson. More than 1,200 players came from across the state to playin the tournament. Volunteer chairman Carrie Starks and her com-mittee worked tirelessly to put these events on. The 18 and over

and the 55 and over played November 9-11, and the 40 and over played the fol-lowing weekend. The weather didn’t cooperate too well, but in the end, champi-ons were crowned in all divisions. From the Northside, a total of nine teams wonand will participate in the Southern Combo Doubles Championships.Congratulations to all area teams that played and hats off to the winners.

Why do they call it tying the knot instead of jumping off a bridge when you getmarried? I’ve always wondered about wedding proverbs, the rituals of matrimonial cer-emonies and the origin of such traditions that have stood the test of time.

No doubt you’ve heard the five requirements of every bride on her wedding day:something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a lucky six-pence in her shoe. Just like every other gushing bride I went nuts trying to check eachrequirement off the list.

Something Old - represents the link to the bride’s old life and her family. I got marriedin an old church – Heath and I were the first couple since the Civil War to be married atEmory Methodist Church; check one.

Something New - signifies the couple’s new life together as well as their hope for thefuture. Since the average wedding costs around $30,000 it is safe to say that I boughta lot of new stuff for the big day; check two.

Something Blue - represents fidelity, love and purity. My future husband gave me apair of earrings from Tiffany’s in a little blue box and my garter had a blue bow, sosomething blue was covered; check three.

Something Borrowed - originates from the idea that borrowing something from ahappily married woman will transfer happiness to the new bride, while a LuckySixpence in her Shoe - signifies wealth, both financial and a wealth of happiness. As forthose two requirements, I saw no need for the sixpence since I was wearing a pair ofJimmy Choo shoes borrowed from one of my bridesmaids – I counted them as a twofor one - who needs a sixpence when you’re wearing Jimmy Choos? Now that I thinkabout it, I haven’t given the shoes back to my friend Ali - so I am not sure if they wouldbe considered borrowed or stolen. Good thing I also borrowed some vases, which werereturned, so hopefully my marriage is not doomed.

Wedding ceremonies mark the beginning of a couple’s new life together and many ofthe traditions continued today began thousands of years ago with the Egyptians andRomans. Early on, some grooms had to be tied to the bride or have her face coveredwith a veil (more like a bag over her head) during the ceremony to keep them fromrunning away. Luckily, most modern grooms are cooperative during wedding services,

forgoing the need to physi-cally bind them to the brideduring the exchange of nup-tials.

There are many weddingday staples such as bou-quets and cake that havechanged over the years.Before florists and catererswith massive walk-in refrig-erators became common-place, most bouquets weremade of strong herbs suchas thyme and garlic meantto ward off evil spirits, whilewedding cakes were morelike a loaf of bread thansomething Duncan Hineswould bake.

The first wedding cake isbelieved to have originatedwith the Roman Empire and instead of cutting the cake made of wheat or barley, thegroom would break the cake over the head of the bride as a sign of fertility and pros-perity. The guests would gather pieces of the broken cake and take them home forgood luck. I’ve never liked when couples smear cake on one another during the cakecutting, but having cake crumbled over the bride’s head and people crawling aroundon the floor to salvage pieces to take home is even tackier.

As wedding etiquette evolved from scrounging for cake crumbs as wedding favors;so did cake baking – in 1590 it became customary to stack cakes on top of one anotheras high as possible to form a pillar that the newlyweds were challenged to exchange a

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kiss over without knocking down. I am not sure if it’s an omen or bad luck if the wed-ding cake falls, I remember my sister’s wedding cake teetering on the verge of col-

lapse before the cutting of the cake and had she tried tosmooch above it, surely the guests

would have been eatingcake off the bride andgroom – not especiallyappetizing for guests, butbetter than eating cake offthe floor, I suppose.

In the mid 1600s duringthe reign of King Charles IIof England, a French chefvisited London and wasappalled at the cake-pilingritual and offered a solutionto the awkward mound ofcake. The French chef con-ceived the idea of constructingcakes with a graduated layered

effect - the result was what wecommonly envision as a tradi-tional wedding cake today.

According to Judy Lewis ofHudson Valley Weddings, mostbrides save a piece or even thetop layer of their tiered wed-ding cake with the intention ofsharing it on their first wed-ding anniversary. The tradi-tion of saving the top layer

of the wedding cake began in the late19th century when celebratory cakes were baked for wed-

dings and christenings. Weddings marked thebeginning of a new family and it

was presumed that the chris-tening of a new baby would

occur within one year of thewedding ceremony; so a por-

tion of the wedding cake couldbe served for guests at the

christening. I think we can allagree no one wants to eat year-

old wedding cake at a party and itis a ritual that really should be

saved for torturing grooms on theiranniversary.

As tradition goes, the sharing ofthe first piece of wedding cake is

thought to bring sweetness to allareas of the couple’s new life on the day of the union and as a reminder to the couple ayear after the wedding of their special day.

• Here’s how to preserve the top tier of the wedding cake for your first anniversary.• Remove all embellishments from the cake. This includes items such as fresh flowers

or any inedible embellishments.• You may freeze the entire top layer of the cake or choose to cut the cake into small-

er pieces for easier future serving.• Place wedding cake on the upturned lid of an airtight food-storage container, and

freeze uncovered for two hours to set. • After cake is set, wrap cake in Chic wrap, return wrapped cake to lid and place con-

tainer securely on top of lid so that no air can seep in.• Clearly mark your wedding cake container so that the contents are identifiable and

not accidently discarded.• Wait for one year to pass. On the eve of your anniversary remove wedding cake

container from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator overnight to slowly defrost thecake. The next day, remove cake from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperaturefor about 30 minutes before sharing.

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IF WEDDING BELLS are in your future - bagthe hints, nix the subtle suggestions and forget theinnuendo. With gifts, there’s no need to be coy.Instead, cut right to the chase in getting what youwant through the bridal registry.

You won’t raise any eyebrows or offend any eti-quette experts by listing the objects of your affec-tion - right down to nitty-gritty details such assize, color and quantity.

In fact, you’ll make the task of finding a weddingpresent much easier for your guests.

By registering at certain stores, you’re helpingthem locate the right places to shop. They caneither visit in person or order by telephone.

A wish list at each location drawn up by you andyour fiance lets everyone in on the things youwant and eliminates those sure to be returned orexchanged. Since each store keeps track - eitherthrough a computerized listing or on paper - ofthe gifts that have been selected, it’s easy forguests to see what choices still are in the running.

For decades, couples have registered at tradi-tional spots for traditional gifts.

Department stores and small shops specializingin items for the home are prime places to find for-mal and casual dinnerware, cutlery, sterling andstainless flatware, crystal, kitchen ware, smallappliances, and linens for bath, bed, kitchen anddining.

Espresso machines, bath sheets, juicers,blenders, food steamers, wide-mouth toasters,monogrammed terry cloth robes, duvets, ironswith automatic shut-off and hand vacuums arejust a few of the hottest gifts for the home front.

There also are many less traditional options toconsider.

In many cases, today’s couples wed after they’veestablished a home or marry for the second timearound. Thus, they often already have all the pots,pans and plates they need. Instead, they’re regis-tering for the gifts they really desire at someunconventional spots.

POSSIBILITIES INCLUDE:• Specialty food shops, where guests can shop

for pizza stones, upscale cookware, Mexicanceramics, pasta machines and other specialtyequipment for the kitchen, food baskets, gourmetingredients, cookbooks and wines.

• Antique boutiques, where you’ll find vintagedinnerware, silverware and one-of-a-kind col-lectibles.

• Camera departments that list frames, cameras,photo albums and specific pieces of equipment.

• Museum gift shops, where your wish list mightinclude art books, prints and reproductions ofbeloved objets d’art.

In fact, with so many options, it seems a couplehardly can go wrong no matter where or for whatthey register.

NARROWING THE FIELD of possibilitieseasily could present the greatest challenge. Tipsthat will make your selection of registry choiceseasier include the following:

• Do your homework. Think it over and talk itover before heading to the registry counter.Consider, for instance, how and how often you’ll

entertain, howyou’ll spendyour spare time,and how youhope to decorateyour new home.Browse throughthe pages ofbridal maga-zines, windowshop and walkdown the aislesof your favoritestores to get anidea of what’sout there andwhat you want.The registry listslocated in mostbridal magazines and books also can help youorganize your wedding wish list.

• Take him along. Once upon a time, the bridalregistry was a duty that was hers and hers alone.But today, the trend toward shared householdresponsibilities has motivated more bridegroomsto get in on the act.

Encourage yours to follow suit. At the very least,get his stamp of approval on your selectionsbefore everything is finalized.

• Get good advice. When you’re ready to register,call and make an appointment with the registryconsultant, who can lend a guiding hand as youwade through myriad patterns, colors and quanti-ties. He or she will help you cover a wide pricerange with your selections so every guest can finda suitable gift.

WEDDING EXPERTS say it’s best to registerat least several months before the wedding. Sinceyou’ve a lot of ground to cover, don’t try to com-plete the task in a rushed afternoon.

Another smart move. Take pains to ensure youdon’t register for the same item at several differentstores. Since each store will only keep track of pur-chases applying to the registry there, you’ll windup making the calls and doing the counting for anaccurate tally.

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TO HELP YOU get a better understanding ofhow to plan a wedding and when you should bemaking certain decisions, here’s a timeline you canfollow that should ensure your wedding goes off assmoothly as possible.

TEN TO 12 MONTHS BEFOREIf you haven’t done it already, this is a good time to

announce your engagement and introduce yourrespective families. Since most reception halls andchurches have busy wedding schedules, it is alsoimportant to book both as early as possible, prefer-ably at least a year in advance of your wedding day.

It’s a good idea to start putting together a guest listaround this time and ask your parents whom they’dlike to invite as well.

Since your budget will determine just about everyaspect of your wedding, sitting down and determin-ing what you can spend and developing a savingsplan should be first and foremost.

SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFOREThis is the time when you want to start booking

some services, such as a florist, caterer, a DJ or band,and a photographer. However, some of the moreexperienced DJs and bands, as well as photogra-phers, might have their schedules booked a year inadvance, so this might be something you’ll want toconsider doing shortly after you get engaged andchoose a date.

This is a good time to inform any guests who willbe traveling significant distances of the date of yourwedding. The earlier your guests can book a flight,the less expensive that flight will be.

This is a good time to order gowns for both thebride and bridesmaids, as some manufacturersrequire a few months to ship to bridal shops.

You might want to ask someone such as your priestor rabbi to be the officiant of your wedding. Andmuch like out-of-town guests will save travel dollarsthe earlier they learn of your wedding date, you willlikely save money if you book your wedding triparound this time.

FOUR TO FIVE MONTHS BEFORE This is a good time to decide on wedding invita-

tions, of which there are many styles to choose from.Now is also the ideal time to start hunting for a wed-ding cake by sampling a number of different bak-eries and their style of cakes before ultimately mak-ing a decision.

Just to be sure, confirm that all of the bridesmaidshave ordered their gowns and start looking for tuxe-dos for the groom and groomsmen.

If you haven’t done so already, purchase your wed-ding rings and let any other people you’d like to par-ticipate in your wedding (ushers, readers during theceremony) know of your intentions.

TWO TO THREE MONTHS BEFOREFinalize your guest list and mail out your invita-

tions. If your guest list includes a considerable num-ber of people who are spread out geographically,mail the invitations as close to 12 weeks in advanceas possible.

This is also a good time to finalize your receptionmenu choices and find all your wedding accessories,such as the ring pillow, candles, etc.

Also, since it is tradition to provide gifts for thosein the wedding party as well as the parents of thebride and groom, this is a good time to decide onand purchase those gifts.5

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Just to be safe, confirm that all groomsmen haveordered their tuxedos and finalize all transportation,both to and from the wedding, and to the airport foryour honeymoon.

ONE TO TWO MONTHS BEFORESchedule the first bridal-gown fitting.Finalize the readings you’d prefer during the cere-

mony and mail them out to anyone who has agreedto do a reading.

If your family prefers to host a small gathering forclose family and friends after the wedding rehearsal,this is a good time to order any food or drinks youmight want to serve that night or make a restaurantreservation.

THREE TO FOUR WEEKS BEFOREConfirm your honeymoon arrangements and see if

your wedding rings are ready.This is also when you should get your marriage

license and check the guest list to see who has andhasn’t RSVP’d. For those who have yet to RSVP, youmight want to contact them so you can get a closeridea of what the head count will be.

You should also prepare and order your weddingprogram around this time.

ONE TO TWO WEEKS BEFOREGet a final attendance count and submit it to the

caterer as soon as you know it, while also providing afinal seating chart.

Pick up the wedding gown and tuxedo. Make surethe wedding party picks up their attire.

Finalize your vows and confirm all wedding-daydetails such as transportation, photo schedules andaddresses.

Don’t forget to pack for your honeymoon!- The day before. This is mainly when you rehearse

for the ceremony and make any final confirmationsyou might have to make.

Make sure to get a good night’s sleep so you’ll lookgood in all of your wedding-day photos.

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Though the bulk of wedding-day attentiontypically is focused on what the bride is wear-ing, bridegrooms also have important choices tomake when it comes to formal attire. And justlike brides have many different gown stylesfrom which to choose, so do bridegrooms whenit comes to their tuxedos.

While a bridegroom’s wardrobe decision usu-ally doesn’t involve as much forethought ortime as his bride’s, he should keep in mind sev-eral factors before choosing a tuxedo. The timeof day the wedding takes place and the formali-ty of the event dictate the style of the tuxedoitself.

For instance, if the event is going to be ultra-formal - black tie - then a traditional tuxedocomplete with vest and bow tie is the appropri-ate choice. Bridegrooms going this route canalso choose to add a top hat and gloves asaccessories. However, at less formal weddings -such as on the beach or at a park - this wouldnot be the best option.

To help you make the right decision, here is alist of tuxedo terminology that should help youmake a more educated choice.

• Single-breasted. Any man who has ever puton a suit, be it a tux or a business suit, likelyknows that single-breasted means a suit with asingle row of buttons down the middle. This hasbecome the more popular choice of late and isappropriate for men of all body types.

Single-breasted suits comein many styles, however youcan order a single-breastedtuxedo with one or two but-tons depending on thebridegroom’s height (tallerbridegrooms usually prefer

two buttons, while shorter bridegrooms like onebutton). Bridegrooms can also order three- orfour-button tuxedos. These are generally goodfor men who are particularly tall or thin; largermen should avoid the three- or four-buttontuxedo.

• Double-breasted. The double-breasted tuxe-do is one with two rows of buttons side by side.Double-breasted suits tend to hide girth andappear more comfortable.

• Cutaway tuxedo. These go well with men ofall statures. Cutaway refers to the front edges ofthe coat sloping diagonally from the waist andforming tails in the back. These are the mostappropriate option for daytime weddings.

• Tails. Tails are mainly reserved for ultrafor-mal and traditional weddings. Featuring asevere break between front and back, tailsshould be avoided by shorter or stockier bride-grooms.

• High or low vest. High vests are typicallygood for taller men with longer torsos, as theyextend up the torso higher than a regular vestand go well with a high-button coat. Low vestsare more appropriate for most men and can beworn by men of all body types.

• Peaked lapel. An extension of the coat collar.The peaked lapel is often a good choice for ashorter bridegroom, as it typically makes thebody appear longer and leaner.

• Shawl collar. Unlike a traditional collar,shawl collars do not come to a point, makingthis a difficult choice to make depending onbody type. In general, a wider bridegroom willwant to stick with a wider shawl collar, as a thincollar will look out of proportion. Similarly, amore svelte bridegroom should stick with athinner collar, as a wider one will have thewrong effect.

• Mandarin or banded collar. This is the collartype that appears to not be a collar at all, as itjust wraps around the neck without any pro-truding points and is never worn with a necktie.It’s a casual, nontraditional look that is still veryattractive.

For bridegrooms with short or thick necks, thisstyle should definitely be avoided, as it will appearas though you are bursting out of the top of yourshirt. A more slender bridegroom, though, canwear a mandarin collar.

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Weddings today are far different from theceremonies that took place 500 yearsago, but there is one tradition that has

stood the test of time - the exchange of weddingbands.

For centuries men and women around the worldhave exchanged rings as a token of their love and apledge of their fidelity. Different cultures maywear the ring on different fingers, but the practiceis widespread. The early Hebrews wore the wed-ding ring on the index finger, and in India wed-ding bands are worn on the thumb. The ancientGreeks started the practice of wearing the ring onthe third finger, believing it housed the “vein oflove,” which ran directly to the heart.

If you’re like most couples getting marriedtoday, you will probably mark your engagementwith a diamond ring. No matter what style youchoose, the diamond, with its lustrous sparkle andunmatched beauty, is considered the ultimatesymbol of love and the most beloved of all the pre-cious stones.

It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement ofbeing engaged and buy the first ring you fall inlove with, but experts suggest that you take yourtime and comparison shop. If you’ve never boughtfine jewelry before, you may be a little over-whelmed by what’s available. Don’t be bashfulabout asking a jeweler a lot of questions.Remember, the more you know, the better able

you’ll be to make a more informed decision.Experts suggest that you establish a budget

before you begin shopping. How much you spend,of course, is entirely up to you, but the generalrule of thumb is that you shouldn’t spend morethan two month’s salary.

Some couples, of course, spend less, while oth-ers spend considerably more. Keep in mind thatyou will have a lot of other wedding expenses inthe months ahead, so plan accordingly.

THE FOUR C’SThere are four factors you should take into con-

sideration when buying a diamond - the color, thecut, the clarity and the carat weight. Commonlyreferred to as the “Four C’s,” these are the maincharacteristics that determine a diamond’s qualityand value.

• Color refers to the diamond’s natural color. Acolorless diamond is considered the most valuablebecause it reflects the most light. It is also themost expensive.

Diamonds are measured on a color scale rangingfrom D, which is perfectly colorless, to Z. Stones inthe Z range are called fancy, or colored diamonds,and are considered extremely valuablebecause of their rare color. They come in arange of colors that includes shades of pink, green,blue, yellow and brown.

Before buying any diamond, be sure to look at itunder an ultraviolet light to see if it glows. If itdoes, you may not want to purchase it. Diamondswith strong fluorescence can be worth up to 20percent less than those without.

If you’re concerned about quality, you may wantto buy a diamond that is certified by theGemological Association of America. The advan-tage of buying a diamond with GIA certification isthat you don’t have to take the seller’s word forthe quality of the diamond. GIA grading scales arethe only ones regulated by the Federal TradeCommission.

• Cut, more than any characteristic, determineshow sparkly and fiery your diamond will be. Awell-cut diamond will be proportioned so that themajority of light rays entering the stone will bedirected back to the eye. Most modern diamondsare cut with 58 facets for maximum sparkle andbrilliance.

Although diamonds can be cut into a variety ofshapes, the most popular shapes include the oval,

marquise, emerald, pear, round and square. Theround stone is by far the most popular choiceamong brides because it is the most sparkly andbrilliant.

Experts suggest that you avoid buying a dia-mond that is already in a setting. Trying to grade adiamond this way is very difficult and you mayend up with a diamond that has more imperfec-tions than you bargained for. It’s much better tobuy a diamond loose and have it mounted in thesetting you want.

• Clarity refers to the presence or absence offlaws inside the stone. Flawless diamonds areextremely rare - and extremely expensive. Mostdiamonds, when viewed under powerful magnifi-cation, will reveal minute flaws that are invisibleto the naked eye. Flaws buried deep within a dia-mond are preferable to those at the surface orsides where the primary path of light may be inter-cepted.

• Last, but not least, is the carat, which refers tothe weight of the diamond. Many people assumethat the more carats, the more valuable the dia-mond, but this is not necessarily true. Of the FourC’s, carat is actually the least important.

Although people may try to tell you that youshouldn’t buy anything less than a one-carat dia-mond, the reality is that the average diamond pur-chased in the United States is just slightly largerthan one-third of a carat.

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KNOW WHAT’S OUT THERE.Before you begin to shop, look through bridal

magazines carefully. This will give you achance to see what types of wedding gowns areavailable and what is being offered by differentwedding dress designers.

BE SPECIFIC.When you visit your bridal store, give the

bridal consultant as much information as pos-sible about your plans, your tastes and whatyou’re looking for to help her best understandyour needs.

LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE.In choosing your gown, focus more on the

silhouette than on the small details. For exam-ple, make sure the neckline and waistline areflattering to you.

DO YOU FIT IN?Ask yourself how your dress will look in the setting you

choose. Will it be in a country club, a grand hotel, out-side, indoors?

MATCH YOUR GOWN TO YOUR FIGURE.Consider some of the following guidelines. If you are

short, a natural waistline, high neckline and chapel trainwill probably look best. Avoid a very full skirt. If you areheavy, look to a princess-line style, with simple lines andlace with a small delicate pattern. Avoid heavy beading,puff sleeves and stiff fabrics. Tall women may consider afull skirt, cathedral train and a dropped waist.

LESS IS MORE.Your gown should flatter, not compete with, you.

Consider simple lines and understated ornamentation.Think about the total picture - how you will look in yourgown along with your headpiece, jewelry and flowers.

COULD YOU DANCE ALL NIGHT?Plan for the reception as well as the ceremony when

choosing your headpiece and train. Your comfort andability to move around are important. A train can bedesigned to bustle so it no longer reaches the floor. Ifyou plan to dance a lot at your reception, you may wantto consider a gown with no train or with a detachabletrain.

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FIGURE-FLATTERING ENSEMBLESBRIDESMAIDS CAN WEAR AGAIN

Bridesmaids are getting a makeover. Bigruffles and bold colors are taking a backseat to sleek, cocktail-style dresses in

tony hues. This season, it’s all about figure-flatter-ing ensembles that bridesmaids can wear longafter the big day.

“We are definitely seeing a big surge in less tra-ditional bridesmaids dresses,” said CatalinaMaddox, vice president of a bridal company. “Weare seeing a lot of what, in the past, was consid-ered a cocktail look. The dresses are more fittedwith deep plunging necklines and more revealingbacks. Our bridesmaids are totally embracing thesexier, close-fitting look.

“Right now, the bride’s average age is 27 yearsold. Her bridesmaids are savvier and more confi-dent. They don’t want to look all the same,”Maddox said. “The new trend is toward expressingyour individuality and being comfortable - andthey want the option to wear the dress again.Wearability is a huge selling point. Bridesmaidsare definitely looking for things they can wearafter the wedding.”

The trend has helped launch cocktail dresses tonew heights. Brides simply choose the color

palette and let their bridesmaids select a look thatis right for them.

Sleek charmeuse sheaths in body-hugging styles,draped and plunging necklines, back-baring stylesand soft lines characterize the new look. Boldsashes and ribbons in satins and velvets are big,but most of the embellishment this season comesfrom the fabric.

“Sashes and ribbons are still happening. Sashesare getting wider, and embellished belts and rib-bons will be big into fall. But overall, the dressesare less embellished,” Maddox said. “In terms ofadding glitz and glamour, that will be done withjewelry and shoes.

“Just because the dresses are less embellished,that doesn’t mean it’s boring. The beauty in thegarments now is in the work, in the sheering,ruching and tucking. It’s all in the tailoring of thedress. It’s about taking the fabric and working withit and creating something.”

Azalea pink, deep coral, canary yellow - the col-ors for summer are bold and bright, but neutralsare still playing a big part, too. In terms of color,next fall is going to be an absolutely beautiful sea-son. The whole blue-green family is going to behuge, anchored by champagne and silver andgold, especially in accessories. Gold is in again interms of handbags, shoes and jewelry.

“What’s hot right now are the brighter colorsand the neutrals. Those colors are just on fire.Turquoise is one of the top colors. We cannot keepit in stock,” Maddox said. “We’re also seeing a lotof champagne due to bridal gowns moving awayfrom white into taupe, mocha and ivory.”

“As long as the bridesmaids choose the rightcolor, they can choose whatever style they want.They can find the individual style that works bestfor them, and bridesmaids are definitely showingan appetite for more body-shaping, revealinglooks.”

The move toward cocktail dresses doesn’t meanthat traditional ball gowns have fallen out of favor,though. From the sleek, sexy downtown look togrand ball gowns fit for a Southern belle, dressesthis season run the gamut.

“It’s two extremes. That’s what the customer isgravitating toward,” Maddox said. “Right nowthere are no rules. The dresses are going from thesupersexy look to the short, swept away look tosuperbig ball gowns. The biggest news in brides-maids is that the rules of the past are pretty muchgone.”

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—Invitations, announcements and enclosure cards—Wedding dress, veil, accessories and trousseau—Bouquets for attendants—Flowers for the ceremony and reception—Engagement and wedding photographs—Rental fee for facilities—Fees for musicians—Transportation for bridal party—Reception, including food, beverages, music,

decorations, services—Bridegroom’s wedding ring—Wedding gift for the bridegroom—Gifts for bride’s attendants—Lodging for out-of-town bridesmaids

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The season, the number of attendants, the location, size and personal pref-erences of flowers will combine to determine the floral cost of a wedding.Ralph Null, professor of floral design at Mississippi State University, said

the first consideration is the wedding date. Set the date when family and friendscan most attend, when the people that make the wedding happen (minister,florist, photographer and caterer) are available, when the right place is availableand when the flowers the bride wants are in season.

After the date is set, Null said the bride and her parents should discuss a budg-et, including a specific flower allotment.

Florists should be contacted three to four months in advance with a prelimi-nary interview and discuss the expected budget. When the bride definitelydecides on a florist, a deposit usually is requested to secure the date. Payment forthe florist’s service usually is paid one to two weeks before the wedding.

“Several ways to keep costs down include limiting the number of attendants,choosing a smaller location for the ceremony and selecting flowers in season,”Null said. “Almost any flower can be found somewhere at any time of the year,but they will cost extra when out of season.” Florists can incorporate flowers from

the bride’s friends’ yards or flower bedswith a labor charge for arranging theflowers. Florists also consider the colorof the bridesmaids dresses and the style of the wedding when selecting flowers.

“Look at pictures of other weddings the florist has done to find a florist who cando the style you want,” Null said. “Some florists are better at one style thananother.”

Because florists supply more than flowers, they should see each wedding as anopportunity to direct, and to provide ribbons, wedding equipment and gifts forattendants or assisting friends. Florists can serve as invaluable advisers for place-ment of corsages and boutonnieres and carriage of bouquets.

Null cautioned against using non-floral industry friends to assist with the flow-ers. Often these friends are involved in other aspects of the wedding and may notbe able to fulfill all the needs, including enjoying the occasion.

“People often see flowers as being expensive because they are one of the mostvisible parts of the wedding, but flowers are actually one of the least expensiveproportions of the wedding costs,” Null said.

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There’s a diamond on your finger, and a wedding date circled on your calendar. Months of planning will be spent preparing for the ceremony andreception. So who should you choose to photograph one of the most specialdays of your life?

RULE NUMBER ONEResist the urge to let the family shutterbug handle the wedding photogra-

phy, says Robert Jordan, coordinator of media graphics and photography atthe University of Mississippi. There is no substitute for a professional pho-tographer. And the search should be on as soon as possible, since manyphotographers are in high demand and may book weddings as much as ayear in advance. Jordan, who has been behind a camera for 16 years, offersthe following tips for deciding on a photographer:

SEARCHING FOR THE BESTNewspaper advertisements are extremely helpful, but your best bet is to

ask newly wedded friends and relatives. They can not only relay helpfulinformation that is fresh in their minds, but also show you their photoalbums.

SHOPPING AROUNDDon’t sign with the first photographer you meet. When you make appoint-

ments, make it clear that you are coming to see samples of the photograph-er’s work and to get prices. Don’t make any decisions or sign any contractsuntil you are finished meeting and questioning. “It would be wise to visitwith at least three photographers before signing a contract,” Jordan says.

JUDGING THE PRODUCTIn determining the quality of the photographer’s work, it is often best to

look at the candid photos, since most posed shots all look alike. “The candidpictures show how well the photographer is able to think on his feet. Lookfor photos that are in sharp focus and capture the mood of the wedding.”

PUTTING IT IN WRITINGOnce you select a photographer, sign a contract. Make certain it spells out

all wedding details, including date, time and location of the ceremony andreception. The contract should include the choice for the wedding albumcover, and size and number of prints to be included. The date the proofs willbe available to view and the date for the album to be completed should beincluded. Be prepared to pay one-third to one-half of the balance outlined inthe contract as a deposit.

AVOIDING CONFLICTSYou and your photographer should understand the church’s rules regard-

ing flash photography and photos made during the ceremony. If you thinkfriends or relatives will take photos, make sure it is OK with the photogra-pher you’ve hired. Meet with the photographer a week before the weddingto go over the wedding day schedule.

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Mr. and Mrs. Jon Crosby Turner announce the marriage of their daughter,

Mary-Crosby Turner, to Walker Palmer Roberts, son of Jeannie Falkner of

Oxford and Bob Roberts of Madison.

The bride’s sister, Raney-Mills Kiely was matron of honor and the bridegroom’s stepbrother,

Jonas Weeks, was best man.

The bride was graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in ele-

mentary education in May 2010. She earned a master’s in learning and instruction with a

specialization in language, culture, and international studies from Vanderbilt’s Peabody

College of Education in May 2011. She teaches third-grade in Nashville.

The bridegroom was graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree

in accounting in 2009. He received his master’s of accountancy in 2010. He is associated

with Ernst and Young as a senior accountant in Nashville.

The couple exchanged vows at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church in downtown

Jackson. They celebrated with family and friends at Old Capitol Inn for the reception. After a

wedding trip to Antigua, the couple lives in Nashville, with their rescued Beagle mix named

Nick.

Mary-Crosby Turner & Walker Palmer RobertsMARCH 23, 2013

GALLOWAY MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

WEDDINGS

Mr. and Mrs. Walker Palmer Roberts

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Sarah Jennings Stone and William Rush Edwards were united in marriage at 6:30

p.m., August 24, at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. The bride is the daughter

of Mr. and Mrs. William Orlando Stone Jr. of Ridgeland. She is the granddaughter of

Mrs. Frank L. Jennings and the late Mr. Jennings and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Orlando

Stone.

The bridegroom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. William Leslie Edwards of Dallas. He is the grandson

of Clyde Lamar Davis and the late Mrs. Davis and Dr. William Leslie Jack Edwards and the late

Mrs. Edwards.

The ceremony was officiated by Dr. Jennings Ligon Duncan III and Dr. William Leslie Edwards.

Nuptial music was provided by Dr. William Kenneth Wymond, organist; Nancy Pelz Bateman,

cello; Caroline McKellar Pillsbury, piano; Shellie Louise Brown, violin; and John Bradley Cooper,

vocalist.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a strapless gown of beaded French Alencon

lace with scalloped neckline and full chapel train.

Her cathedral length veil was light ivory tulle. She

wore pearl earrings and an antique sapphire and

diamond necklace belonging to her mother.

She carried a crescent shaped bouquet of white

garden and vendella roses, hydrangea and seed-

ed eucalyptus wrapped in eggshell lace. Tucked

in her bouquet was a monogrammed lace hand-

kerchief from Bruges, Belgium, a gift from her sis-

ter Emily Stone Blades.

Attending the bride were her sisters, Emily

Stone Blades, matron of honor; and Caroline

Puckett Stone, maid of honor. Bridesmaids were

Lucinda Williams Baird; Laura Grace Craig;

Margaret Anne Edwards, sister of the bride-

groom; Mary Virginia Felker; Sarah Grafton Irving;

Amie Gray Marchetti; Katherine Ross Puckett;

Catherine Sojourner Randall; and Katherine

Precht Stine, cousin of the bride. Each wore a

floor length dress in cornflower blue chiffon and

carried a bouquet of white roses and hydrangea

and light green seeded eucalyptus. Flower girls

Ann Hunter Bigham, Madeline Rose Butler and

Kennedy Grace Richards, cousins of the bride, wore white French hand-sewn dresses with ecru

lace. Program attendants were Julie Michele Carter, Elizabeth Haskins Crosswhite, Charlotte

Boyer Meyer, cousin of the bride; Sarah Beth Mills, Sarah Catherine

Shivers and Kelley Brooks Voelkel.

The bridegroom’s brother, Robert Trigg Edwards, was best man.

Groomsmen were John Bradley Cooper, Matthew Michael Decker,

Nicolas Edward Enriquez, Daniel Gustavo Leiva, Mark Holman Lewis,

Andrew Michael McWay, Robert Stephen Spackey and Daniel

Christopher Stefan.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the

Mississippi Museum of Art, where the guests enjoyed gourmet food and

dancing. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a

rehearsal dinner at The South, featuring Tex-Mex and Mississippi cuisine.

A bridesmaids’ luncheon at the Fairview Inn was given by the bride’s

aunts and grandmother. A wedding day luncheon at the home of Linda

and Wirt Yerger was co-hosted by friends of the bride’s family. Friends

also provided food at the church for the wedding party prior to the cere-

mony.

Following a wedding trip to the Dominican Republic, the couple is at

home in Jackson.

Mr. and Mrs. William Rush Edwards

Sarah Jennings Stone & William Rush EdwardsAUGUST 24, 2013

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

WEDDINGS

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Hailey Claire Angelle and Mark Mosby Manning were united in the

Sacrament of Holy Matrimony October 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the

Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist. The Rev. Scott Thomas of

Clarksdale officiated the ceremony along with con-celebrants, the Rev. Chester

Arceneaux, Monsignor Keith DeRouen, and the Rev. Kevin Bordelon.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony L. Angelle of Lafayette and the grand-

daughter of Ola Mae Bernard and the late Maxime “Mac” Bernard of Lafayette and Mr.

and Mrs. J.L. Angelle of Breaux Bridge. She is a graduate of St. Thomas More High

School, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and the Lafayette General School of

Health Sciences. She is a clinical liaison at Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation Hospital.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Manning of Canton. He is the

grandson of Mary Sue Mosby and the late Herman Mosby Sr. and Margie Manning and

the late R.K. Manning, all of

Canton. He is a graduate of St.

Joseph Catholic High School

and Spring Hill College. He is

associated with Gibsons

Energy.

Escorted by her father, the

bride wore a slim fit and flare

gown made of soft ivory

Alencon lace. The scoop neck-

line featured an off-the-shoul-

der cap sleeve. The backline

flowed into a deep v-shape

with cascading covered but-

tons. The bride’s ensemble

was made complete by a

chapel length train and scal-

loped lace hem. She wore a

three-tiered cathedral length

veil and carried a clutch of

ivory hydrangea, O’Hara gar-

den roses, peonies, ivory

majolica roses, and ranunculus

with ivory laced ribbon

wrapped around the stem and

family heirloom

rosary and

handkerchief

tucked in.

Maid of honor was Abbey Angelle, sister of the bride. Matron of honor

was Courtney Kahn. Bridesmaids were Carrie Dugas, Julie Sims, and

Laura White, cousins of the bride; and Danielle Muse.

The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Matthew

Manning, brother of the bridegroom; Rimmer Covington Jr., cousin of

the bridegroom; Travis Sledge; and Jimmy Nix.

Readers were Marty Kenehan and Liz Covington, aunts of the bride-

groom; Page Mosby, godmother and aunt of the bridegroom; and Edie

Breaux, aunt of the bride.

Gift bearers were Maxine Nicolosi, Joan Sims, and Denise Duhon,

aunts of the bride; and June Alexander, godmother and aunt of the

bride.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Oakbourne Country

Club. After a wedding trip to Key West, the couple will live in Lafayette.

Hailey Claire Angelle & Mark Mosby ManningOCTOBER 26, 2013

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST • LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA

WEDDINGS

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mosby Manning


Aservice of worship celebrating the marriage of Rachel

Alise Darnell and Joshua David Gregory was held

August 3 at Christ United Methodist Church.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Floyd Darnell of

Jackson. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John

Barron Minor of Jackson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Henry Darnell

of Okolona.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Ferrell Gregory of

Brentwood, Tenn. He is the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. James Dewey

Dunn and Mrs. Ferrell Dean Gregory and the late Mr. Gregory, all of

Nashville.

The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. William Edward Willis, the

Rev. Isaac Estle Jenkins III, and Thomas Wesley Ingram. Nuptial music

was presented by James Arrington Goff, organist; William Barker

Howard III, vocalist and guitarist; and Mary Lela Valentine, vocalist.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an ivory designer

ballgown. The fitted strapless bodice was fashioned of Alencon lace

and featured a scalloped sweetheart neckline. The skirt was created

with layers of tulle and Alencon lace and accented with a scrolled

inset of seed pearls and crystals at the slightly raised waist. The cathe-

dral veil was edged with deep scalloped lace and secured with a pearl

and crystal comb.

Maid of honor was Anne Elizabeth Eastland Vickery. Matron of honor

was Sarah Sams Weyrens. Bridesmaids were Sarah Servati Abraham,

Olivia Bucaciuc, Casey Allan Chinn, Alexandria Claire Denton, Rachel

Catherine Gregory, Betsy Lynch Hood, Frances Katherine Kennedy,

Julie Katherine Lawson, Mollie Ann Mellon, Sarah Elizabeth Parker,

Brittany Ann Richardson, and Anna Camille Woodyard. They wore

identical Icelandic blue chiffon gowns.

Flower girl was Haney Evelyn Harris, who wore the bride’s own

flower girl dress.

Acolytes were Ella Dian Crawford and Faith Margaret Merkh.

The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Byron

Green Burkhalter, John Kyle Davis, Martin Barrett Fisher, Robert Oakley

Gregory, William Barker Howard III, Alexander James Lea, Lester

Porter Lockhart II, Jacob Martin McGregor, Bate Henry

Sielbeck, Adam Lance Vonder Haar, David Thorne Williams

Jr., William Ryan Young, and Joseph Zegel. Ringbearer was

Hardy James Cole.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents entertained

with a reception held at The South. The couple’s various

mission trips and places special to them served as inspira-

tion for the cocktail buffet. Mission trips to Italy, where the

couple met, Peru, Poland, India, and Cote d’Ivoire were rep-

resented at food stations and featured photographs of the

couple, as well as decorative items from each location. A

table honoring the groom’s family farm in Louisiana featured

Cajun cuisine, while the Ole Miss area was centered around

a white truck tailgate, outfitted with foods typical of The

Grove on game day. The band, Compozitionz, provided

entertainment throughout the evening.

On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents

hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Country Club of Jackson.

Following a wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple is at

home in Oxford.

Rachel Alise Darnell & Joshua David GregoryAUGUST 3, 2013

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

WEDDINGS

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua David Gregory

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Mr. and Mrs. Rick Rowzee of Pollock, La., and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wilhelm of Shreveport

announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Marie Rowzee, to Jeffrey Scott

Wilson Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Scott Wilson Sr. of Jackson and Sandra Shiflett of

Madison. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wells of Bossier City, La., and the late

Howard Maxey of West Monroe, and Patsy Rowzee and the late Lynn Rowzee of Pollock, La. The

prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Dudley Wilson of Mobile, and Wendall Shiflett

and the late Janice Shiflett of Baton Rouge.

Miss Rowzee is a 2001 graduate of Airline High School in Bossier City. She received her bachelor’s

degree in business administration from Northwestern State University in 2005 where she was a member

of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and Order of Omega Honor Society. In 2006 she earned her master’s in

business administration from Louisiana Tech University. Miss Rowzee is the director of operations at

Mississippi Interactive LLC in Jackson.

Wilson is a 2001 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. He received his bachelor’s degree in comput-

er engineering from Mississippi State University where he was a Dean’s List scholar and member of Phi

Delta Theta fraternity. He is the vice president of Trinity Capital Investors in Jackson.

The couple will exchange vows February 15 at Northminster Baptist Church.Jeffrey Scott Wilson Jr., Dana Marie Rowzee

Dana Marie Rowzee& Jeffrey Scott Wilson Jr.

FEBRUARY 15, 2014NORTHMINSTER BAPTIST CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Dr. and Mrs. James Martin Tucker announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Grace

Tucker, to Price O’Neal Sessums, son of Dr. and Mrs. Joey Kim Sessums of Brookhaven.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Clifton Smith Jr. of Jackson,

and Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Tucker of Aberdeen. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr.

and Mrs. Howard Jean Sessums and the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chrysler Walsh. Miss Tucker is a 2008

highest honors graduate from Jackson Academy. Attending the University of Georgia her freshman year,

she was selected to the Freshman Forum and was recognized for being in the academic top five percent

of her class. She was a member of Phi Mu fraternity. In 2009, she was presented by the Debutante Club

of Mississippi Inc. Receiving a bachelor’s degree in biology with a chemistry minor, Miss Tucker is a 2011

summa cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi. At Ole Miss, she was inducted into Phi Kappa

Phi and Phi Beta Kappa Honor Societies and was awarded the Taylor Medal in liberal arts. Miss Tucker is

a second year student at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Sessums is a 2007 graduate of

Brookhaven Academy where he was named salutatorian. Receiving his liberal arts degree, Sessums is a

2012 summa cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi where he was inducted into Phi Kappa

Phi and Phi Beta Kappa honor societies. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He is a first-year stu-

dent at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine.

The couple will exchange vows at St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church February 1, at 7 p.m.

Mary Grace Tucker

Mary Grace Tucker& Price O’Neal Sessums

FEBRUARY 1, 2014ST. RICHARD OF CHICHESTER CATHOLIC CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

ENGAGEMENTS


Mr. and Mrs. Trey Crake announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Marion

Crake, to Colby James Guillory, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guillory, of Brandon. The

bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank John Muller IV of Slidell, and

Maridelle Crake and the late Mervyn Wilfred Crake of Kerrville, Texas. Miss Crake is a 2009 graduate

of Madison Ridgeland Academy and a 2013 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where she

received her bachelor’s degree in hospitality management. She was a member of Delta Gamma

sorority.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Gula Guillory and the late Yves Guillory of Port

Sulphur, La., and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Lyles of New Orleans. Guillory, a 2008 graduate of

Madison Ridgeland Academy and a 2012 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where he

received his bachelor’s degree in business administration, a minor in managerial finance, and real

estate. He was a member and officer of Kappa Alpha Order fraternity.

The couple will exchange vows February 22 at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson.

Sarah Marion Crake, Colby James Guillory

Sarah Marion Crake& Colby James Guillory

FEBRUARY 22, 2014WESLEY BIBLICAL SEMINARY • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

ENGAGEMENTS

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Roberts Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter,

Jennifer Woody Roberts, to Robert Hastings Bonds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert

Douglas Bonds of Byhalia.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of John M. Bass III and the late Ouida Woody Bass, and

Dorothy Ewell Roberts, all of Jackson.

Miss Roberts is a 2007 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School She attended the University of

Mississippi where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She was graduated from Ole Miss in

2011, receiving a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and psychology. Miss Roberts is a personal trainer

and the assistant softball coach for Ensworth High School in Nashville.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Rook Moore Jr. of

Byhalia, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hastings Bonds of Holly Springs.

Bonds is a 2007 graduate of Marshall Academy, and a 2011 graduate of the University of

Mississippi, where he received a bachelor’s degree in marketing. At Ole Miss he was a member of

the Sigma Nu fraternity; He is an account manager with Insight Global of Nashville.

The couple will exchange vows February 15 at St. James’ Episcopal Church, with a reception to fol-

low.

Robert Hastings Bonds, Jennifer Woody Roberts

Jennifer Woody Roberts& Robert Hastings Bonds

FEBRUARY 15, 2014ST. JAMES’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

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Kendall Gatlin Parker of Jackson and Dr. David Jasper Parker Jr. of Yazoo City announce the engage-

ment of their daughter, Virginia Reams Parker, to Scott Forrest McCans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald

Forrest McCans of Pembroke Pines, Fla. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Joseph Savan

Gatlin Jr. of Laurel and the late Dr. Gatlin, Mr. and Mrs. David Jasper Parker of Bemidji, Minn., and Mr. and

Mrs. George Lehnhard of Naples, Fla. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. M.

Ross Miller of Juno Beach, Fla., and Ira Forrest McCans of Akron, Ohio, and the late Mrs. McCans.

Miss Parker is a 2004 honor graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. She was graduated cum laude

from the University of Mississippi in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a minor in chem-

istry. At Ole Miss, she was an active member of Delta Gamma sorority, a member of the National Society

of Collegiate Scholars and Order of Omega, and also inducted into Phi Kappa Phi her junior year. Miss

Parker is an engineering analyst with Pioneer Natural Resources Company in Irving, Texas. She is pursu-

ing her master’s degree in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. McCans is a 2002 graduate

of Cooper City High School in Florida. He was graduated with highest honors from the Georgia Institute

of Technology in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. He was the recipient of the

ECE Scholar Award for the highest academic average in the School of Electrical and Computer

Engineering, 2006-2007. McCans is a design verification engineer with Hewlett-Packard Company in

Irving. Wedding vows will be exchanged April 26 at 5:30 p.m. at University Park United Methodist Church

in Dallas. A reception will follow at the Sky Lobby at the Dallas Petroleum Club in downtown Dallas. Scott Forrest McCans, Virginia Reams Parker

Virginia Reams Parker& Scott Forrest McCans

APRIL 26, 2014UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • DALLAS, TEXAS

ENGAGEMENTS

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PARTIESA N D C E L E B R A T I O N S

Andrew and Barbara Mallinson, Jim and Leigh Eley

Landon Beard, Maeve Wilson

Vicki Ellis, Maeve, Joanne and Claire Wilson, Pat KurzwegLee Malouf, Cathy and David Russell, Betsy Ritter, Claire Aiken

Curtis and Claire Wilson, Landon Beard, Maeve and Joanne Wilson, Vicki, Tim and Reed Ellis

engagement partyAn engagement party for Maeve Wilson and Landon Beard was held recently in

the home of Vicki and Tim Ellis. Co-hosts and hostesses were John and Lind Bussey, Andrew and Barbara

Mallinson, Tim and Clare Hanlon, Ken and Jane Jones, George and Betsy Ritter,Jim and Leigh Eley, Richard and Claire Aiken, Cathey Bullock, Kathleen Geary,Dana Traxler, Ingrid Taylor, Leslie Carpenter, Terry Wells, Robert Lampton, PryorGraeber, Cherri and Ken Hall Barnett, Kathy and Henry Burkhalter, Lisa and Pat

Busby, Ann and Sandy Carter, Shari and Mark Culver, Mary Kelly and DavidFarrish, Lisa and Stewart Horsley, Laura and Mart Lamar, Ellen and Eason Leake,Kellye and Wilson Montjoy, Lee and Bob Malouf, Lesley and Rush Mosby, MattNicholas, Kandy and Joe Sims, Paula and Thad Strange, Karen Trumpore, Joyceand John Wright, Cathey and David Russell.

The wedding will be January 11 in Beaver Creek, Colo.Shown are scenes from the party.

MaeveWilson and

LandonBeard

engagementparty

Landon Beard, Maeve and Claire Wilson, Justin Kling, Joanne and Curtis Wilson


Curtis and Joanne Wilson, Vicki and Tim EllisBrad and Leslie Baskin, Maeve Wilson, Landon Beard

William Goodman, Nell Knox, Cara Troiani, Allen CarrDerek Emerson, Scott Overby, Landon Beard, Joseph and Emily Johnson

Will Purdie, Andrew Rueff, Elise Smyth-Gilbert, Kim Taft

John Bussey, Robert Lampton, Andrew Mallinson, Tim Hanlon, Pryor Graeber, Ken Jones, Claire Aiken, Cathey Bullock, Jane Jones, Clare Hanlon, Betsy Ritter, Lind Bussey,Kathleen Geary, Dana Traxler, Barbara Mallinson, Jim and Leigh Eley, Ingrid Taylor, George Ritter, Leslie Carpenter, Curtis Wilson, Richard Aiken, Tim Ellis, Terry Wells;

(seated) Landon Beard, Maeve Wilson, Vicki Ellis, Joanne Wilson

Ken Hall and Cherri Barnett, Joanne Wilson, Kerry Parker, Betsy Ritter

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PARTIESA N D C E L E B R A T I O N S

Jay and Jackie Losset, Jane and DeMatt Harkins

Rob Dowdle, Lindsay Thomas

Jenny Berryhill, Jaclyn LewisHadleigh and Frank FarmerBarry White, Gordon Garretson

Jennie Eichelberger, Laura Taylor, Maggie Stevenson, Jenny Berryhill, Marney Dees, Laura Dixon;(front) Del Harrington, Jane Harkins, Lisa and Mary Margaret White, Lindsay Thomas,

Dianne Fields, Kate Powers, Whitney Curran

engagement partyAn engagement party honoring Lindsay Thomas and Rob Dowdle was held

recently in the home of Laura and Patrick Taylor.The couple will exchange wedding vows December 14 at The Terrell House in

New Orleans.Co-hosts and hostesses were Jenny Berryhill, Whitney and Michael Curran,

Marney and Paul Dees, Laura and Joe Dixon, Jennie and Matt Eichelberger, Dianne

and Russell Fields, Kathleen and John Gee, Anna and Jacob Haralson, Jane andDeMatt Harkins, Del and Jess Harrington, Medora and Ben Justus, Julie and RussMarkle, Aletha Scott and Rick Poole, Kate Powers, Sabrina and Will Ruffin, Maggieand Steve Stevenson, Johanna and Martin Walker, Lisa and Van White, MaryMargaret and Barry White.

Shown are scenes from the party.

LindsayThomas andRob Dowdleengagement

party

Steve and Lindsay Thomas, Rob Dowdle, Dianne Fields, Marney Dees, Kate Powers


Rebekah Aldridge, Jenny Berryhill, Ashley and Ted Bufkin, Ryan AldridgeBobby Anderson, Michael and Whitney Curran, DeMatt and Jane Harkins

Lisa and Chris RobertsJoe and Laura Dixon, Chris ShawMarty and Megan Clapton, Michael Curran

Josh and Laurel SchoolerRob and Margaret Dowdle

Lisa and Chris Roberts

Camille Hodges, Katy Prosser

Joe and Laura Dixon, Chris Shaw

Witt Ruffin, Del Harrington, Sabrina Ruffin

Marty and Megan Clapton, Michael Curran

Steve and Lindsay Thomas, Rob, Margaret and Paul Dowdle

Maggie Stevenson, Matt and Jennie Eichelberger, Michael Curran

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EVENTS‘TIS THE SEASONGALAThe Mississippi Society for Disabilities hostedits annual ‘Tis the Season gala recently at theCountry Club of Jackson. First Lady DeborahBryant was the honorary chair. Allison andHaley Fisackerly were chairs of the event andStacy and David Seago, chairs-elect. Shown are scenes from the gala.

Tanny Crawford, Jason Greener, Daniel Mallett Jansci Artz, Candy Spurzem, Mona Nicholas

Haley Fisackerly, Will LongwitzBill Maxey, Sharon and Mike GreenCherri Barnett, Margaret Scott

Gov. Phil and Deborah Bryant, Kim Inzinna, William Richards Cheryl and Barry Prather, Kenny and Jana Barraza

Kelly Crawford, Meagen Mallett Martha and Stacy Mangum Becky Ivison, Ken Cleveland David and Michelle Pharr


Jennifer Sinclair, Theresa Horne, Deidra Bell, Lorraine Washington Christina Treppendahl, Lori Fulton, Sharon SilvermanPamela Nail, Kathy Eure

Mayo and Renee Flynt, Doug and Kathy Levanway Stacy and David Seago, Allison and Haley Fisackerly

Andrew and Toni Harris, Sharon and Charlie Ross Johnny McGinn, Tina Gabell, Sherry and Richard Partridge

‘TIS THE SEASON GALA

Scott McClintosk, Drew Phillips Elisa Hodges, Sibyl Child Margaret and David Scott Mary Kempton and Paul Moore

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EVENTSCHI OMEGA WINEAND CHEESE EVENTThe Jackson Area Chi-Omega AlumnaeAssociation hosted their annual Fall Wine andCheese event recently in the home ofSamantha Porter.Shown are scenes from the event.

Dawn Pope, Mena Applewhite, Laurie Raines Elizabeth Hannon, Kim Rayburn, Kathleen Gordon

Wesla Leech, Cindy WilsonLisa Magee, Samantha Porter, Elisa PhillipsValerie Linn, Leiann Waters

Amanda Cross, Joanne Mathison, Jennifer Yarborough, Elizabeth Upchurch Barrett Brown, Samantha Porter, Tracy Barefield

Barrett Brown, Ginny Emmerich Jane Lord, Bettye Sullivan Julia Morgan and June Stone Beth Crasto, Mary Helen Thomas


Lyn Brewer, Gail MarshallKristin Merrell, Fran Weeks, Mena ApplewhiteHarriet Brewer, Elizabeth Hannon

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EVENTSBALLET MISSISSIPPI50TH ANNIVERSARYBallet Mississippi kicked off its 50th anniver-sary by hosting Stars of American Ballet, atouring group from New York City Ballet. Thegroup performed at Thalia Mara Hall.Following the performance, a celebration washeld at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Sundaywith the Stars provided an opportunity to meetthe dancers and to toast Ballet Mississippi’sgolden anniversary.Shown are scenes from the party.

Mona Nicholas, Ryan VanDeburg, Elizabeth Lanoux Martha and James O’Boyle

Sister Simmons, Doris Brickell Margaret and Lex Taylor, Alice Lusk Nora Frances and Vaughan McRae

Haley and Allison Fisackerly, Millie and Brad Clanton Megan Fairchild, Teresa Reichlin, Ed Payne, Emma Limbaugh

Alfreda Spell, Cora Jean Miller Madeline and Joey Katool Ken Hall and Cherri Barnett John and Jacquie Wilson


Ed Kelleghan, Markus and Yvonne Tellkamp;(front) BJ Kelleghan, Emma RonGov. Phil Bryant, Cherri Barnett, David Keary Joey Mauney, Mitch Alexander

Melody and Will Byram, Olivia Vaughn, David Keary Frederick and Jennifer Salvo, Susan and Jason Murphy

Angela Brown, Robin Pollack, Kelly Haber, Barbara Craft, Brenda Williams Bo and Mary Helen Bowen, Chris and Cindy Funkhouser

BALLET MISSISSIPPI 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Debbie and Whit Rayner Leigh Ann and Forrest Germany, Carey and Ralph Yelverton Sterling Hyltin, Theresa and Tip Sullivan

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EVENTSWAYNE PARKER CLAYSHOOTBankPlus, the LifeShare Foundation, andSouthern Smiles Pediatric Dentistry recentlypresented the first annual Wayne ParkerMemorial Sporting Clay Shoot benefitingMagnolia Speech School at Providence HillFarm. The event raised $60,000.Shown are scenes from the shoot.

Joseph Moss, Joe Robertson, Will Herrin, John Lundy, Drew McIntyreMSS alumni and LifeShare recipient Emily Cargile, Sheila Cargile,Rick and Zeita Parker

Kendall Moore, Brian RoachDr. Lamar Weems, Dr. Benton Hilbun, Dr. Glyn Hilbun Highest shooter David Penton

Winning team: David Penton, Bill Lampton, Mark Nicholas, Michael Baker, Jeff Bonner Andy Barksdale, Joe Robertson, Drew McIntyre, Will Herrin

Marsha Barbour, Bill LamptonDavid Barton, Bryan Jones, Andy Everett, Bryan Jamison,Greg Copeland

Fountain Barksdale, Larry Smith-Vaniz, Andy Barksdale, Keith McKey,Paul Gunn, MC Trapper


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Joseph Moss, Dr. Lamar WeemsJohn Lundy, Gov. Haley and Marsha BarbourCircle Seven owner Will Pace and gun raffle winnerBryan Jones

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EVENTSZOO PARTYUNLEASHEDZoo Party Unleashed, the Jackson Zoo’s annualoff grounds, adults only, fund-raiser was heldrecently at Highland Village.The event included local food samples, beer,and music from Dr. Zarr’s Amazing FunkMonster Band, Jesse Robinson, Pam Conferand DJ George Chuck. Shown are scenes from the event.

Sam and Syliva Pooley, Frank Hadden Beth Poff, Brian Ramsey, Alaena Goodlett

Pearl Smith, Shaneitha Thomas, Regina LushSusan Love, Erin Vakiari, Amanda WiggintonAshly Harmon, Jenny Naylor

Katherine Jones, Erika Berry, Ben Studdard, Jordan Sudduth Sharita Kincaid, Tiffany Boone, Justin Jacobs, April Johnson, Brittany Jones, Gregory Anderson

Betsey Bradley, Robert Langford Lacey and Jonas Outlaw Marcia and Phil Reed Kiley Schultz, Rachel McFarland


Lucy Barton, Taneda Robinson, Kayla Paul-Lindsey, Angela Shepard, Elizabeth Russell;(front) Becky Olthoff Lyla Strickland, Marie Butler, Kathy Coleman

ZOO PARTY UNLEASHED

Melissa Malouf, Frank Hadden Brian Ramsey, Alaena Goodlett Rita Martinson, Hannah Stauss Sierra Moore, Elizabeth Russell

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EVENTSRIVER OAKS PINKPARTYRiver Oaks Health Systems recently hostedPink Party, an event to celebrate women andhonor breast cancer survivors, at River HillsCountry Club. Featured speaker was SweetPotato Queen Jill Conner BrowneShown are scenes from the event.

Meredith Johnson, Wendy Polk, Rebecca Cleland Beth Gasson, Deborah Stamps

Leann M. Smith, Pshone GraceJannifer Frank, Taron KnightJill Connor Browne, Beth Magee Smith

Theresa Sullivan, Bethany Barksdale, Jeanhee Kang Muse Pam Winkler, Cindy Tauchar, Aggie Cunningham

Katrina Myricks, Janie Martin Sherry Cook, Cindy Dishongh Kace Ragan, Sharee Lucius Ann Marie Tipton, Jennifer Anderson


Fran Payne, Beth GassonKinyonna and Patricia Youngblood, Samira GrifoniKathy Mangum, Judy Jacobs

Abby Brann, Wendy Polk, Fran Payne Lindy Beard, Erin Noble, Barbara Follin

RIVER OAKS PINK PARTY

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EVENTSNCADD CELEBRATIONThe National Council on Alcoholism and DrugDependence (NCADD) held its 64th annualcelebration recently at The South Warehouse.The event featured guest speaker Andy Taggartand comedian Mark Lundholm. Jeff Good wasguest host. The organization honored John Hawkins withthe NCADD Bronze Key Award for his serviceto the recovery community and NCADD. Shown are scenes from the event.

Marshal Fisher, Karen and Andy Taggart Phil and Angie Cook

Rhonda Douglas, Myra DavisBrad Garraway, Catherine and Brett AshyMichael and Jill Still

Brett Ashy, Kim Mathis, Sean Guy, Jenny Crutchfield, Ben Roach Carson Case, Mary Burnett, John Anthony, Gwen Rakeshaw, Traci Lee, Russ Williams

Debbie and Eddi Herrington Marla Baker, Jacquelyn Mack Brian Havard, Christina Cribb Jeff Good, Jenny Crutchfield


Billy and Marianne WynnGus Strobel, Brad BuchananSusanne Arnett, Eilwene McRae

Elizabeth, John, David and Toni Hawkins Jenny Crutchfield, Tiffany Johnson, Kim Brown, Laurie Carter

Toni Lundam, Allison Fulgham, Susanne Arnett Trudye Garraway, Kristen Dukes, Brad Garraway

NCADD CELEBRATION

Maria and Steve Hamblin Ruth Ann Rigby, Gwen Rakeshaw Kostas Matheos, Neely Carlton Denise Schimmel, Marshal Fisher

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Alahna Stewart, Marla BakerBrian O’Shea, Johnny PatoutScott and Ann Pray

Deborah Ballou, Kim Mathis, Sean GuyRobert Still, John Hawkins, Carol Still

NCADD CELEBRATION


EVENTSGALLERY GUILD FALLMEETINGRoger Ward, new deputy director and chiefcurator for the Mississippi Museum of Art, wasthe guest speaker at the Gallery Guild’s fallmeeting. New members include Michele Berry,Sherry Boyer, Julie Braswell, Sara Christy, BethGreen Dean, Robin Dietrick, Marilyn Dzielak,Brenda Ware Jones, Wanda Lowery, ChrissyLydick, Joanna McNeel, Barbara Meyer, AnnePerry, Allison Simmons, Tessie Smith, CarolSpencer, Barbara Sulser, Stella Gray Sykes,Helene Tann, and Shannon Warnock. Shown are scenes from the meeting.

Gallery guild officers (from left) treasurer Lisa Rotolo, vice president DebiPearsall, president Mary Helen Bowen, past president Charlotte McNeel.Not pictured: secretary, Cheryl Welch Jackie Root, Misty Scalia, Karen Bush

Joan Hewes, Sister Simmons, Joanne Cheek, Linda LambethCarolyn Brown, Carla Wall, Marilyn Dzielak, Beth DeanFrances Morrison, Brenda Ware Jones, Dea Dea Baker, Ruth Tant

Devane Yates, Wanda Lowery, Harriet Kuykendall, Susan Mayfield Jean Bush, Claudia Hauberg, Martha Love Bradley, Betsy Bradley

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EVENTSYOUTH VILLAGESTRIBUTE TOEXCELLENCEYouth Villages Tribute to Excellence fall dinnerwas held recently at the Country Club ofJackson. The event paid tribute to SusanGarrard, president / CEO of the MississippiChildren’s Museum. Youth Villages CEOPatrick Lawler told the Youth Villages story andshared how the community-based treatmentmodel produces results.

Andre Conway, Crystal and Tod Etheredge Wesla Leach, Katja Russell, Kimberly Rossio

Beverly and Jimmy WalkerJude and Fred Muse, Susie PuckettPam and Dick David

Susan Smith, Patrick Lawler, Jill Beneke, Penney King, Mayo Flynt, Larry King Mary Elizabeth and Earnest Jackson, Allen and Karla Tye, Jinnifer and Jack McCants

Linda Brune, Rosemary Maxey Debbie Westbrook, Susan Smith Marley Draine, Melissa Pennington Seymour and Magda Pooley


Mary Purvis, Margaret Cupples, Susan Garrard, Heather MontgomeryRobert Pooley, Amy See, Cindy and Paul TaucherJohnny Ray, Jim Conway

Jim and Cherie Polk, Wanda Gail Franks, Paula Whitfield, Sherry Messa Dottee and Pete Everett, Pam David, John and Barbara Rogers, Jim and Caroline Newkirk

John Sewell, Beverly Ray, Reed Branson, Adair Cunningham LaSaundra McQuitter, Sharon Mangum, Larry King, Penney King

YOUTH VILLAGES TRIBUTE TO EXCELLENCE

Tom and Helen Mary Elzen, Jan Evers, Laura Magee Linda Brune, Scott Miller, Fred Burns Jonathan Johnson, Dorothy Winston, Amy Johnson

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EVENTSHARBOR HOUSEANNIVERSARY PARTYThe 40th anniversary party for Harbor HouseChemical Dependency Services was heldrecently at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Theevening featured food, live music and an artauction. Shown are scenes from the event.

LeAnne Gault, Eric Stracener, Sean Guy Michael Pickens, Kara Norris, Malcolm White

Lutithia Luckett, Tommy and Joanna Marshall Ericka Donalson, Bettye and Aisha FletcherMonee and Tommy Jackson

Rachel Jones, Lauren Sipple, Kelly Buckholt, Katherine Schaumberg, Natalie Mota Michael Pickens, Andre and John Conway, Jason Lott

John Wheeler, Thad Hopper Malcolm White, Kara Norris Michael Pickens, Denise Wheeler Liz Nosen, Frank Henn


Stacey Hester, Susan TaylorNicole Andrews, Charlie Grant, Jessica ChapmanJesse Lane, Rick Young

Sean Guy, Carson Thuman, Trost Friedman, Tommy Marshall Aisha Fletcher, Robbie Reynolds, Jacqueline Lampley, Lisa Thames

Samantha Greenleaf, Haskins Glass, David Moncrief, Ashley Nolen Tim Dillard, Brett and Catherine Ashy

HARBOR HOUSE ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Denise Wheeler, Susan Samson Stephanie Crawford, Chandra Donalson Leslie Daniels, Frank Garrison Gail Sykes, Ty Rogers

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EVENTSYMCA FUND-RAISER:A NIGHT UNDER THESTARSA Night Under the Stars: Farish Sreet YMCAfund-raiser was held recently at Underground119. This event included live music, food andsocializing. Guests were invited to enter thetwilight raffle with packages including sports,vacation, spa, food lovers and more. This eventalso featured a variety of local food vendors.

Tony Quinn, Renee and James Burt Luann Jackson, Sandy and Steve Powlett

Rusty and Cindy HamptonTheresa and Johnny Crisler, Terrell MosesAlex and Torri Martin

Meyers Franklin, Jeremiah Jones, Reggie Thompson, Allen Rouse;(front) Aisha Fletcher, Jamie Rasberry, Tracie James, Sheila Sheriff,Sandy Powlett, Pamela Junior, LuAnne Jackson, Larissa Williams Jennifer Ortega, De’Keither Stamps, Erick Ellis, Doris Scott, Enjoli Ward

Dawn and Murray Harber Keith and Glenda Ferguson Paula and Mike Boulanger Megan and Matt Allen


Bennie Butts, David Reeves, Mark FieldsJudy and Bill Qualls, Ashley Bennett, Kim WilkinsonKeishunna Randall, Clarence Webster

Marla Lindsey, John Parker, Lawanda Robinson, Allen Rouse Ken Hodges, Cherry Buckner, Owenne Outlaw George, Meg Outlaw

Lee and Lorien Smith, Megan and Jason Dyson Louann Jackson, Julie Sutters, Chiquita Nichols, Chad Draper

YMCA FUND-RAISER: A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS

Toya and Marcellus Hogan Constance Shelby, Keri Ramsey Matthew Bennett, Brad Wilkinson Rosie Pridgeon, Brenda Ferguson

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EVENTSSALUTE TO OURHEROES GALAThe Salute to Our Heroes Gala, an annual ben-efit for the Mississippi Brain Injury Association,was held recently at the Country Club ofJackson. Shown are scenes from the gala.

Judy Hughes, Chuck Holifield, Chelsea Rick Darrell Jones, Carol and David Mann

Virginia Carlton, Lynda CostasLula McIntyre, Sara Kinberger, Leah YoungTosha Myers, Eric Nowlen

Black Oliver, T Stubbs, Greg Napier, Casey and E.W. Stubbs, Wick Eatherly; (middle row) Lauren Oliver,Sueellen Stubbs, Kim Napier, Kay Stubbs, Connie Eatherly; (front) Jessica and Cameron Stubbs

Ryan Harrell, Paige Wilson, Hanah Pankratz, Michelle Wilson,Kenneth Wilson II, Kenneth Wilson, Ethan Wilson

Jamie Jenkins, Chelsea Rick, Arrington Palmer Jennifer and Brad Sinclair Pam and Joe Hargett Cindy Clegg, Johnny Morrow


Hector and Linda GutierrezNoel Daniels, Becky and Mark FowlerTrent Laird, Nathan Talley

La-Kecia Blackmon, Ida Scott, Charles Scott Jr., Charles Scott, Kira Scott Justin Ammon, Coty Maxwell, Jamie and Lee Jenkins, Brittany and Paxton Giffin

Marquita and Stacy Johnson, Gina and Phil Hardy, Angie and Jamie Aultman Lauren Caraway, Reagan Jones, Julie and John Lancon, Angie Haraway

SALUTE TO OUR HEROES GALA

Jenny and Eddie Smith Michael Willoughby, Robin Nelson Claude and Karis Harbarger John and Margaret White

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