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For their Lexington nuptials, the bride wore a lacy Justin Alexander gown with a cham-pagne sash. Her bouquet was topped with a vintage WWII sweetheart airplane brooch and a red “remove before �ight” tag on her garter–a safety �ight warning commonly seen on removable aircra� components, and a silly note that �t their theme beautifully. �e groom and best man wore dark gray suits with black ties and vests. Vanessa embroidered a heart with the words “I love you” and the wedding date on the back of Cameron’s tie. He also wore biplane cu�inks and a propeller tie tack on his boutonniere, both gi�s from his bride.

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�e couple loves period architecture and Vanessa hoped to incorporate a vintage-elegance feel into the big day; �e Carrick House o�ered all this and more. Guests were wel-comed into the venue by a square wreath with a white script monogram cutout. Vanessa and Cameron’s aviation-themed engagement photos hung on the end of each chair row, facing the aisle. Each chair was adorned with a pink sash and the program, which was designed to look like a passport. Volare String Quartet played before and during the ceremony. A vase of �owers was set in a chair in the front row, in honor of the bride’s father, who passed away earlier that year.

Guests moved into the reception area of �e Carrick House to celebrate the union. A wooden propeller served as the guestbook, which sat alongside Cameron’s favorite childhood airplane toys, including a wooden red plane made for him by his grandfather. A globe stood next to the seating chart, which was titled, “Where in the World Will You Be Si�ing?” Place cards were mini paper airplanes with guests’ names printed on each while the table numbers were vintage aviation or map themed.

�e décor capitalized on both the vintage-elegance and the avi-ation theme. Tables were topped with centerpieces featuring silver candelabras with dangling crystals or glass �utes �lled with pearls and yellow, pink and white �ower arrangements. Tea lights were wrapped with lace and sca�ered about the room. Photos of the couple stood on many tables, as well as cards with personal anecdotes or quotes that were meaningful to Vanessa and Cameron.

Cameron hand-folded over 100 paper airplanes, which guests �ew to send o� the bride and groom. As they hopped inside a vintage Bentley, he teared up and thanked his bride for helping him share their big day with the people who meant so much to them both.

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ith the beauty of Lexington in autumn, the bride’s stunning lace dress, the incredible venues and all of the carefully-chosen details, it’s only nat-

ural that this wedding–held the weekend before Halloween–would make for some incredible photos. For Amy and Jonathan, however, the day was about celebrating a love they feel blessed to share.

� e pair met through mutual friends while a� ending the University of Ken-tucky. Jonathan, who grew up in Owensboro, had asked Amy out several times. She eventually relented, since he seemed like a nice guy. Amy, a native of Lexington, says that the rest is history. When the engagement ring came, Jonathan was so eager to propose, he popped the question within a few hours of ge� ing the ring–in spite of having a more elaborate proposal planned.

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On the morning of their big day, the couple planned to have a “First Look” before the ceremony. Amy remembers looking down from the window of her dressing room at Spindletop Hall and seeing her groom for the first time. He was standing with his hands in his pockets, staring at the front door in anticipation of seeing his bride. She says time stood still for her in that moment. She still cherishes the memory of seeing his face when she finally stepped through that doorway.

Amy wore a lace Enzoani gown with a custom-made top and a Vera Wang sash. Her bouquet carried lockets with photos of the groom, her parent’s wedding and her grandparent’s wedding. Also included was a locket with a photo of their dog. One of the bridesmaids was missing from the wedding party–she went into labor during the couple’s rehearsal dinner! While getting dressed, Amy got a text that included a photo of the newborn, and she and her bridesmaids cooed and cried about the special moment. The remaining bridesmaids wore different floor-length chiffon dresses in a blush hue.

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Amy and Jonathan felt it was important to hold their ceremony in a church, and chose to be married inside St. Peter Catho-lic Church. � e altar was decorated with the favorite � owers of family members who weren’t able to be at the wedding, and bore candles to honor the memory of each person. Amy walked down the aisle to “Prince of Denmarck’s March” by Jer-emiah Clark, played by a family friend on the organ. During the Asking of Mary’s Blessing, “Ave Maria” was sung. Father Gino of their home parish, Christ the King, o� ciated the cer-emony.

As guests arrived at Spindletop Hall for the reception, they were greeted with � utes of champagne with rock candy swizzle sticks that had � ags reading, “Love is Sweet”. � ey enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres and music played by a saxophone and piano duet. Jonathan and Amy shared their � rst dance on the veranda to a remake of “Heaven” by Bryan Adams. � e couple was serenaded by Jonathan’s father, who sang his own version of Eric Church’s “Springsteen”, a song he says reminded him of the couple (though they’re not sure how.)

� e reception décor was minimal, allowing the venue to speak for itself. Additional touches kept with the traditional theme of Spindletop Hall’s interiors. House created unique � ower ar-rangements for each table and li� le gold accents were every-where. Guests’ favors were homemade raspberry jam made by Amy’s mother, who came up with the idea because the groom’s intials are JAM. Instead of a groom’s cake, the couple had trav-eled an hour and a half to an Amish community in Preachers-ville to get 300 custom-baked miniature pies, each of the sev-eral � avors with a unique name, like “APPLE of My Eye Pie” or “I Love You BERRY Much Pie”.

Since their wedding was held the Saturday before Halloween, Amy and Jonathan en-couraged their wedding party to bring a mask to add to the fun!

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The Hilary J. Boone Center at the University of Kentucky is a per-fect choice for wedding events, especially for those who bleed

blue! With the Boone Center located in the heart of UK’s campus and very near downtown Lexington, it is an easily accessible and conve-nient venue for you and your guests on your special day and beyond.� e Boone Center o� ers unbelievably a� ordable Memberships, a top notch Chef and cu-linary team, and on site wedding event coordination to make your special day everything you dream it can be. Becoming a member not only allows you to use the facility as a wed-ding event venue, but also allows you to enjoy the opportunity to connect on campus with your friends and colleagues in the UK community throughout the year.

Your Boone Center wedding coordinator will be on hand to serve you from the initial stages of planning through the last minute of your wedding celebration. � is allows the

bride, groom, and their fami-lies to relax and take in the memories. With an award winning Chef and a plethora of menu options, you and your guests will be thrilled with your choice for the eve-ning’s cuisine. Brides are free to use their own vendors for items such as wedding cakes and � oral arrangements or the club’s sta� is happy to help coordinate these details as well.

� e facility was recently completely remodeled and includes rich wood interior fea-tures, beautiful décor, a lovely courtyard with fountain, and a terrace perfect for your ceremony. � is combination of spaces and the warm yet elegant atmosphere throughout help your Boone Center experience go beyond expectations. Boone Center members, especially brides and grooms, are treated not only as clients but as family, further se� ing the facility apart. � is UK club isn’t just a place for members to make memories for one night, but to truly connect both your spe-cial day and your life to the UK campus.

Hilary J. Boone Center • 500 Rose St. • (859) 257-1133 • uky.edu/BooneCenter

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Imagine your wedding day, surrounded by family and friends watching as you share your � rst dance. At Arthur Murray Dance Studios, their goal is to make it easy for couples to share their

� rst moments as man and wife.

You have all of your life to remember this moment. At the end of the day, you remember what you take home. Likely, 20 years down the road you will take out a video and experience that moment all over again.

Traditionally, the most popular dances are slow dances, but it has become common for couples to incorporate faster songs into their � rst dance. More and more people are interested in hybrid dances, which start out fast and end slow, or vice versa. It creates a much di� erent experience.

� e � rst dance is an important moment, and couples are o� en nervous. Fear should not prevent you from enjoying your special moment.

� e biggest fear couples have is that they will not be able to learn. Arthur Murray instruc-tors put students at ease. � e hardest part is walking through the door, the rest is easy. Once couples get out on the � oor, they think it’s great.

Arthur Murray studios recom-mends starting lessons 3–8 months before your wedding, but they will help meet your needs regardless of the timeframe.

� e � rst step a couple should take is starting private lessons. It gives couples their own stress-free place. Lessons start by choreographing the � rst dance, and the instructor can also help choreograph other dances, such as the father-daughter dance. A� er private les-sons, couples are encouraged to transition into group lessons.

Arthur Murray Studios have taught over 10,000 couples to dance, and the Lexington studio is one of the Top 10 in the world.

Instructor Hunter Lisle strives to make couples feel comfort-able dancing on their big day. His favorite part of working with couples is seeing their faces, smiling ear to ear, when it is all said and done.

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Arthur Murray Dance Studios • 1801 Alexandria Dr. Ste. 132 • (859) 278-7711 • lexingtonarthurmurray.com

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�e couple was married in Calvary Baptist Church, their home church. �ey wrote their own vows and messages to each other prior to the wedding for the pastor to read aloud during the ceremony and chose “You Make My Dreams Come True” by Hall and Oates as their recessional music.

Jessica carried a locket with a picture of her Nana tied around her bouquet. �e ten bridesmaids wore matching pink �oor-length dresses and carried white bouquets. �e groomsmen wore Vera Wang tuxedoes.

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Countless factors play a role in where to host your wedding party, among which is the desire for every wedding venue to help intro-

duce friends and family to the culture of Central Kentucky.

Gratz Park Inn, Lexington’s only historic boutique hotel, exempli� es the southern grace and charm for which Lexington is known. Nestled in the heart of downtown’s historic district and located only 2 blocks from

Main Street, the inn is part of a collection of 16 distinctive buildings occupying land � rst se� led in 1781. � e boutique inn has been restored to its original grace with a collection of many antiques and � ne period reproductions recreating authentic character of timeless age. � e inn is comprised of 41 beautifully appointed, individually decorated luxu-rious rooms, including 33 rooms and 8 suites. Spacious and pleasing, each room is � lled with antique reproduction furniture, � ne woods, rich fabrics and regionally produced art. � e amenities are truly among the best, from the European toiletries and luxurious bathrobes to the four post beds and � ne linens.

� e historical area surrounding Gratz Park Inn makes a wonderful in-troduction to Lexington for guests who are new to the area. Located near many churches and just a short drive to horse farms, bourbon tast-ings, Keeneland and Lexington’s wonderful nightlife, Gratz Park Inn is the perfect connection to all that Kentucky has to o� er. Combining an appreciation of the past with modern comforts, Gratz Park Inn is the height of Southern luxury in the heart of Downtown.

Gratz Park Inn’s romantic, vintage inn style appoint-ments makes it ideal for bridal par-ty photos. � eir suites are perfect for the bridal party to get ready before the ceremony. � e a� entive sta� en-sures that every moment is calm-ing, relaxing and romantic.

� eir new restau-rant, Distilled at Gratz Park Inn, will work with couples to create a bride’s luncheon, rehearsal dinner,

family gathering or intimate date night. Chef Mark Wombles o� ers an artful and elevated approach to Southern cuisine that will delight Ken-tucky natives and out-of-town guests alike!

Say “I Do” to Southern hospitality, tradition and unparalleled service.

� e Grace ofG R AT ZPARKI N N

Gratz Park Inn • 120 W. Second St. • (859) 231-1777 • gratzparkinn.com

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Ashley’s father passed away a year before the wedding and their wedding date was a day before what would’ve been her parents’ 40th anniversary. �e wedding held several details to honor his memory. Ashley gave the groom a lapel pin made of her father’s thumbprint, which Nathan wore. A yellow ribbon–his favorite color–was cut in half at his funeral; he was buried with half, and Ashley kept the other half. She wrapped the ribbon around her bouquet and had a yellow rose incorporated into the center. A friend painted a portrait of him wearing a tuxedo with his yellow ribbon in hand, as if he were watching the ceremony from above.

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�e aisle was laid with a custom runner with an ombre e�ect and the text of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. Lush rose petals from fushia to white were sca�ered at the edges leading up to the altar. �e bride’s twin sister, who was born with cerebral palsy, wore a white wedding dress to escort Ashley down the aisle and give her away. �eir minister, a family friend, o�ciated the ceremony. �e couple loved “Canon in D” and “How Beauti-ful” by Twila Paris, and couldn’t decide between the two songs for their ceremony. A composer arranged the two seamlessly together and �e Louisville Strings played it for the couple. When it came time for the big kiss, Nathan swung his bride around and dipped her down, catching her by surprise.

Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour fea-turing a Kentucky theme. Bourbon barrel cocktail tables were adorned with burlap overlaps and mint julep centerpieces ac-cented with horseshoes and candles. Guests signed a bourbon barrel head converted into a lazy susan and enjoyed miniature Kentucky Hot Browns, the hotel’s signature dish.

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�e reception was held inside �e Crystal Ballroom. Tables were covered with ivory linens, accented with a beautiful gold overlay. �e tables were set with gold chargers, pink napkins, rhinestone table numbers and votives. Beautiful, over-sized centerpieces were garnished with crystals to match the ballroom’s signature chandelier. Gold containers bore a lush assortment of roses, hydrangeas, orchids and calla lilies. �e head table featured �ve glass pillars with dramatic ombre �orals.

�e moment the reception band began to play, the dance �oor was full and stayed busy for hours. When Ashley and Nathan retired to their honeymoon suite, the majority of guests continued the celebration at Louisville’s Fourth Street Live.

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When you walk down the aisle, all eyes will be on you. In that moment, will you look and feel radiantly beautiful and con� dent? It’s natural to worry about how your wedding gown � ts your body, as well as how your body � ts in your wedding gown. If you have been considering breast enhancement surgery, opting to do so before your wedding ensures that you have the appearance you have always desired on one of the most memorable–and most photographed–days of your life.

For brides who want to � ll out a strapless dress without wearing a padded bra–or even any bra at all–breast augmentation may be the perfect solution. Breast enhancement gives a bride the added con� dence that her bra isn’t slipping out of her dress all night. It also o� ers brides the knowledge that they won’t look back on their wedding photos in 10 years and wish their dresses had � t be� er.

� ere are a number of reasons for considering breast augmen-tation. First, many brides sim-ply wish to enhance their body shape and gain the con� dence of a fuller bust line. Some wom-en want to regain their pre-pregnancy bust volume. Many women consider breast surgery to equalize a di� erence in cup size and to gain symme-try. Breast augmentation is a wonderful option to help women regain their con� dence following a mastectomy or injury.

When should you consider breast surgery during your wedding planning process? It would be ideal to have the procedure before you make your � nal dress decision to ensure that you choose the right silhou-e� e to compliment your new look. At minimum, leave one month’s time between the procedure and the big day. � is will give the area time to heal so you feel comfortable, beautiful and con� dent–whether dancing at the reception or sporting a bi-kini on your honeymoon.

Choosing breast augmentation is a big decision. If you have been considering this procedure for some time, now may be the perfect moment for your bridal makeover!

Th e Center for Plastic Surgery • 501 Darby Creek Rd. #59 • (859) 263-8083 • center4plasticsurgery.com

by Dr. Sandra Bouzaglou

� e Center for Plastic Surgery

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La Sposa - available at Twirl

The bridal gown trends for 2015 are going to bring forth a di� erent look for weddings than ever before. While the past few years focused on classic silhoue� es and traditional lace, Twirl Bridal

Boutique and today’s brides are seeing new trends emerge from New York Bridal Fashion Week.

Interesting backs – Beaded, plunging, or-nate, sultry. � e more detail the be� er. Brides want to make their walk down the aisle memo-rable.

Lots of sparkle – While the past few years have focused on simplicity and classic elegance, 2015 will sparkle with dresses encrusted and dripping in crystals, pearls and beads. Again, the more bling, the be� er!

Ball Gown Silhoue� es – � e classic ball gown is making a comeback a� er a few years of more � � ed dresses. � e result is an enchanting look that will make any bride feel like a prin-cess. If it sparkles…even be� er!

Boho Chic – Even though sparkle and big ball gowns are making a comeback, the casual, unique bride who wants to be di� erent has some incredible options. Look out for dresses with delicate details, handker-chief layered skirts, � ower crowns and chic headbands!

Craving color – Brides are thinking beyond ivory and white. Designers are ge� ing creative and brides are loving it. Colors such as moscato, la� e, gold, and sherbet are making their way into mainstream bridal lines. � ese colors can add an oh-so subtle splash to a very traditional gown without being too over the top.

A word about lace – Lace has been quite popular the past few years…it is classic and will always be in style. Just because new trends are emerging does not mean lace is going out of style.

Unique headpieces – Veils are still a staple headpiece for brides, but some are choosing to mix it up a bit by adding a more interest with a Gatsby-inspired headband or unexpected hair wrap.

by Ty McBrayerOwner at Twirl

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�ey chose to have their wedding at the Gri�n Gate Marrio�, both for its beauty and its kind, helpful sta�. Anupa wanted the wedding ceremony to blend Eastern and Western cultures, both to embrace her family’s Indian heritage as well as their roots in the United States. �is meant including many traditional Indian ceremonies and customs, as well as Western marriage customs.

Before the wedding, Anupa and her friends and family participated in a mehndi ceremony, a centuries-old tradition in which henna is applied to the bride’s hands and feet. �e colorful, musical, and lively celebration was decorated with pink, orange, and yellow Gerber daisies and balloons. Anupa’s intricate mehndi application took over 20 hours to complete! �e design included the groom’s initial, which he later had to �nd.

minimized to let the elegance of the Opera House speak for itself. � e stunning grand staircase and the Queen Boxes o� er dra-matic backdrops for photos.

� ere are many opportunities to use the high quality space, and brides have access to the entire building. Front of house and technical sta� will be ready to assist you throughout the event, and some in-house equipment is provided.

Another option is the Lex-ington Center located next to Triangle Park and overlooking Lexington’s beloved Triangle Park Fountain and dramatic downtown city views. � e Blue-grass and the � oroughbred Ballrooms give the Lexington Center the ability to host beauti-ful weddings of all sizes, but the pre-function area is what really sets the Lexington Center apart from other potential down-town locations.

Grand windows look out onto one of the most beautiful views in downtown, creating a romantic se� ing for a ceremony or reception. � e pre-function area can easily stand on its own for a ceremony or reception, or be combined with one of the ballrooms to maximize space to allow the Lexington Center to accommodate weddings of all sizes.

At the Opera House, brides are free to choose their own catering, but must purchase alco-hol through the Lexington Center Corporation. � e Hya� Regency hotel is the exclusive caterer for the Lexington Center. Brides are free to choose vendors for all other amenities.

� e Opera House and the Lexington Center are gorgeous venues with central locations near downtown a� ractions and hotels.

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Lexington Opera House • (859) 233-4567 x 3286 • lexingtonoperahouse.com

Downtown Lexington has a beauty and culture all its own, and the Lexington Center Corporation can help you capture the ambi-

ance of downtown Lexington on your special day.

� e elegant Lexington Opera House cannot be matched by any other venue in town. Distinctive Victorian style and richly appointed décor create an elegant se� ing.

Your dream wedding can come to life on the Opera House stage. � eatrical e� ects and specialized lighting are readily available to create your personal design and theme. Décor can be extravagant, or can be

Lexington Convention Center • (859) 233-4567 x 3220 • lexingtoncenter.com

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Emily and Cory kept the food casual, choosing pulled pork and chicken barbeque. In lieu of a cake, the couple opted to have cupcakes and a single “top tier” cake with a burlap bunting sign reading “Just Married”. Emily’s cousin arranged simple bouquets inside rustic, wood-textured vases on each of the reception tables.

Emily and Cory exited the reception to a shower of paper airplanes. �ey ended the night with a trip through the Taco Bell drive-through before heading to their hotel and beginning their life together.

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Bouquets are the unsung heroes of the bride’s a�ire. Gowns get all the a�ention, but bridal bouquets help tie the dress into the celebration and allow the

bride a touch of colorful personalization. Adding unique elements into your bouquet can help infuse your look with personality while complimenting your theme beau-tifully. Consider some of these unique bouquet add-ins to create a bouquet that’s perfect for your big day.

SucculentsA very new trend for brides who feel that �u� and �owers are just not “them” is to opt for using succulents as your botanical choice—a more unusual form of live greens that still conform nicely for bouquets, corsages and bou-tonnieres. Succulents, a relative of cacti , is a more archi-tectural form of live plants that range in color from a vari-ety of green hues to green tinged in red or yellow.

Paper PerfectYou can make stunning folded �owers out of paper, achieving a �oral design that will last. Paper �owers can range in design from ultra elegant with a near live look to whimsical, even made out of printed pages like vintage books or maps. �is is a great option for burlap and lace weddings.

Brooch and Bu�on BouquetsIf you or family members have a great collection of vin-tage brooches, creatively put them together as a wedding bouquet. A great idea is to have each of the members of your wedding party and friends gi� you with a brooch, either from their family collections or as found objects, and build a memorable beautiful bouquet with them. Bu�ons can also make a unique statement, be it playful or antique.

Shells for the Beach BuffIf you are having a beach or lake wedding, what’s more perfect than seashells, alone or mixed with tropical greens? Careful, don’t make these too big or they will be heavy! Even if you aren’t marrying beside the water but have a connection to the ocean, this is a sweet alternative bouquet look.

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Elizabeth chose an ivory silk organza modi�ed trumpet gown by Ma�hew Christopher. Floral lace and ru�ed ribbon details cre-ated a striking look. �e chapel length train and cathedral lace veil completed the romantic look. She carried her great grandmoth-er’s handkerchief, wrapped around the base of her bouquet. She also wore her late grandmother’s ring on her right hand; it featured sapphires as Elizabeth’s “something blue”.

�e Matron of Honor wore a Bill Levko� silk and chi�on gown in petal pink. �e groom, bride’s father and Best Man all wore black tuxedos. �e groom’s boutonniere mirrored Elizabeth’s bouquet, featuring eucalyptus and a cymbidium orchid. �e bride and his groom shared a “First Look” moment on Spindletop Hall’s grand staircase.

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�e wedding ceremony was held on the veranda. �e program doubled as a fan and was place on each guest’s chair on the lawn. �e aisle was decorated with pale pink petals. �e bride, who loves classical music, chose a harpist and violinist to play the ceremony selections. Michael’s uncle o�ciated the ceremony.

�e reception took place in the elaborate Oak Room of Spindletop Hall. Each table was decorated with elegant �oral arrange-ments in large vases and ivory linens. Each place se�ing was completed with a pink menu card and handmade favor box.

�e wedding cake was adorned with old English roses and displayed on an ivory tablecloth with a ru�e overlay. �e cake was positioned in front of the �replace, which was adorned with ivory candles, hydrangeas and greenery.

�e dinner bu�et was set up in the music room, adjacent to the main reception area. �e lavish bu�et was trimmed with fresh cut �owers and greenery in a silver urn. Guests danced in the historic library, beneath the room’s massive antique chandelier. As the Matron of Honor regaled the tale of how she played matchmaker, the bride and groom savored the joy and laughter of their special day.

One of the privileges of being a member at �e Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall is the opportunity to host your wedding at the amazing southern Mansion

that sits on 60 beautiful acres in the heart of the Bluegrass. Walk into �e Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall and you will feel that you are stepping back in time. �e his-tory and gorgeous character of the Mansion create the perfect se�ing for southern romance.

�e Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall is a private club and event venue but before that it was a home. You still get that “warm and fuzzy” feeling when you are there. �e Club is capable of hosting small and large weddings and no ma�er the size of the a�air, this once home will always feel intimate and special. From the Veranda overlooking the back lawn to the spiral staircases in the grand entrance hall, you are sure to capture beautiful photos of your special day.

When you choose Spindletop Hall, you are not just choos-ing a venue for your wedding. You are becoming a member of �e Club and be-coming a part of the family. �e Club’s service team works hard to make sure your every need is met. Your special day will be stress free and fun! Your on-site wedding coordinator will help you with every detail including choosing a menu from the award winning Chef and culinary team, working with your other vendors, and being at your side throughout the event. You can enjoy your day and let the professionals do the work.

If you are looking for the perfect venue to host your dream wed-ding, �e Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall is the choice for you. Join-ing �e Club is a simple process and surprisingly a�ordable. �e Club o�ers many di�erent membership categories based on age and location. Call today to start planning for a lifetime of memories!

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Before the ceremony, the photographer arranged a “First Look” between the bride and her father. She says she’ll never forget the moment or the look on his face. Together, they arrived to the ceremony in a white horse-drawn carriage. Her uncle o�ciated the ceremony and she says Andrew’s vows were so beautiful, she forgot the �rst lines of her own! �e bride and groom’s brothers sang “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz. �e bride and groom exited on the carriage. �e horse didn’t want to stand still, so Devon says Andrew had to–more or less–throw her onto the runaway carriage. It was a funny moment that the couple and their loved ones shared a hearty laugh over.

Following the nuptials, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres under the twinkling lights inside the Keene Barn. A game of horseshoes was set up outside. Children de-lighted in pe�ing a miniature pony while their parents sipped the couple’s signature drinks, the “Mint to Be” Julep and “Berry Happy Together” cocktail.

�e place se�ings featured elegant china, contrasted with whimsical place cards. �e table runners, sewn by the bride’s mother, were bright green and edged with pink and green ribbon for a charming touch. Pink and green �owers in white trophy vases adorned the tables. �e cake featured lace piping and fresh �orals for an elegant touch.

Guests fox tro�ed the night away under pink and green paper lanterns. Devon felt truly blessed–not just to be married to her best friend, but to be surrounded and supported by such wonderful family and friends.

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WEDDING WIRE�e Wedding Wire app has lots of tools built in to help you with every part of your wedding planning process. Browse for the per-fect dress, �nd beautiful invitations and even locate local wedding vendors. �is app even has a wedding to-do list, budget, guest list, and more.

EVERSNAPEversnap is the best way to share wedding photos and videos. Simply create a new photo album, invite your friends via SMS/email and share private photos between family members and close friends. �is might be a great tool for bridemaids plan-ning bachelorette parties and bridal showers!

G�CIOUS ELOISE �is service connects you to your guests a�er the wedding. You can thank them personally without having to handwrite each individual note. You can even digitize your own hand-writing! However, this luxury does cost, and for 80 notes its $112.00 and $1.40 per additional note. No worries though–notes do rollover!

VYCLONENow that you've �nally made it to your wedding day, don't you want to capture as much as possible? Tell friends and fam-ily to download Vyclone. �e app aggregates all your guests' wedding videos and mashes them up into a seamless video. Super creative types can continue to edit the reel and add a soundtrack right from your phone.

Looking for something special for the wedding night, a unique bridesmaid’s gi� or an idea for a one-of-a-kind bachelore� e par-

ty? Consider carefully chosen, beautifully cra� ed lingerie! A well-made piece of intimate apparel can be a treasured part of your ward-robe for years to come.

by Leigh ArnoldOwner at Genevieve

Intimate Apparel

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Genevieve Intimate Apparel • 131 Hamilton Park • (859) 475-2945 • genevieve-intimates.com

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Genevieve Intimate Apparel is a new, local business specializing in tasteful, high-end lingerie. � ey select the designer lines they will carry based on quality of workmanship, manufacturing practices and hard to � nd sizes. Genevieve and all their carried brands are dedicated to making women feel beautiful and con� dent–not objecti� ed or inadequate. Genevieve Intimate Apparel aims to provide women with classic styles that will help every woman feel her best.

Why spend so much on a bridal gown and not look your best in it? Owner Leigh Arnold has been trained in the “art” of bra � � ing by professionals of the Eveden Fit School, producers of such lines as FAUVE, Freya and Elomi. Leigh looks beyond sizes and numbers on a measuring tape to � nd the right bra for every body. She spe-cializes in � � ing petite frames. To make clients feel comfortable and con� dent, Leigh has created an inviting boutique in her home where she provides personal bra � � ings and provides clients with the opportunity to try on beautiful items.

Create memories your bridal party will never forget with a private Genevieve Intimate Apparel trunk show featuring pieces by Salua, Samantha Chang, Ophelia King and Purpura� a. Try on silk paja-mas with your girlfriends for that one last slumber party as a single woman.

Genevieve Intimate Apparel is the exclusive carrier in Central Kentucky of every brand they o� er. � ey present a carefully cho-sen–rather than exhaustive–selection of lingerie to ensure that every piece is of the highest quality.

Whether for a unique bachelore� e party or to � nd something incredible for the honeymoon, high-quality and care-fully selected lingerie from Genevieve Intimate Apparel is the perfect option.