Mid South Wedding Guide Spring 2015

LOOKGORGEOUS IN YOURENGAGEMENT PHOTOS!

The Style Issue

Fashion for a cause Brides Against breast cancer

REAL WEDDINGS:MUST-HAVE VENDORS

OF THE SEASON

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Editor Chase Himes

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InternsGretchen Higgins

Libby GerstnerStacey OswaldGracen Gaddy

Lauren Raphael

Publisher Allison Brigance

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Contributing PhotographersFrozen Exposure Photography

and Cinematography

Contributing WriterJessica Rifanburg

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Models:Zack Adkins

Lauren FabianLee Johnson

Derek ShieldsEric Presley

Members of the 2014 TN Titan Cheerleaders:

Whitney Ward Hannah Smith

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Dear Brides, Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding! We hope this issue inspires you by bringing together a powerful ensemble of distinctive, creative, unique and luxurious experiences. At Mid South Wedding Guide, we provide you with essential tools to guide you during your wedding planning. We are confident that the Mid-South area can accommodate anyone’s personal style. Whether you are planning a small, intimate wedding at the family estate, a dinner party reception, or a lavish affair, the Mid-South wedding industry has everything you need. Now you can just sit back, sample cake, taste champagne, and smell the roses. Cheers, Allison Brigance Publisher

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What Style Bride Are You? 8 Southern Bohemian Chic Sty le 9 Hollywood Glamour Style 13 Classic Vintage Style 16 Contemporary Style 19 Brides Against Breast Cancer Event in Memphis, TN 22Real Wedding: Ashley & Ryan Eyles 24 Engagement Session Ideas 26

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WHAT STYLE BRIDE

ARE YOU?

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Photography: Frozen Exposure PhotographyVenues: Crockett Park and The Schermerhorn

Symphony CenterStyling & Jewerly: Premier Designs Jewerly, Allison Brigance

Hair and Makeup: Salon NFuse, Carey Ann PearceFlowers: Camille Rose Design

Tuxes: Street Tuxedo Dresses: The Bride Room

Southern Bohemian

Chic

A bohemian bride is carefree and re-laxed. She leads a gypsy lifestyle and is inter-ested in music, arts, and literature. She is a free spirit and loves simple décor with plenty of DIY touches. She doesn’t stick to the rules,

instead adopting an “anything goes” approach to planning her wedding. Her personality will show through in the many unique aspects of her BOHO wedding.

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The Bride Room2209 Bandywood DriveNashville, Tennessee 37215615.297.9899thebrideroom.comthebrideroom@comcast.net

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Crockett Park9025 Crockett RdBrentwood, TN 37027615.373.7752

The BOHO bride sticks with her do-it-herself approach and displays a more natural hairstyle with loose curls, and baby’s breath for a simple added touch. She highlights her own beauty with neutral makeup for a natural, beau-

tiful look. While her dress also resembles a natural look, there is a simple cutout that gives an extra pop of personality while reflecting the bride’s bohemian style.

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Hollywood Glamour

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Two words: glamorous and deca-dent. This bride combines her taste with Old Hollywood to deliver the ultimate Great Gatsby style wedding. Her theme features alluring décor that is sure to wow her guests, happily taking a reprieve from the 21st Century to celebrate love in true pre-Depression Era grandeur. Her

elegant accessories are sure to make her sparkle like the gem she is. The bride captivates her guests and lights up the room the moment she walks in. The elegant beading on her gown and her gorgeous up-do really add that spe-cial Hollywood glam feel to her wedding.

Flowers: Camille Rose DesignsMount Juliet, Tennessee 37122615.299.6482camillerosedesigns@comcast.net

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Classic Vintage

This is the only girl you know who can pull off the classic birdcage veil, complete with the perfect amount of lace and pearls. Imagine a garden tea party style with delicate china and

Victorian era details complete with lace, parasols, big blooms, peonies, and cameos. The vintage bride will give her guests a break from the mod-ern and bring them back in time for

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a beautiful celebration of her marriage. This bride looks classic in her birdcage veil and draping strands of pearls. She showcas-

es the vintage look effortlessly, with her hair pinned up and her simple strapless gown high-lighting her timeless, hourglass features.

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Contemporary

The ultimate contemporary bride combines chic, el-egant décor with a minimalist twist. While her pieces may be understated, you can be sure no details are spared. Get ready to take in the luxuri-ous touches in all aspects of her sleek wedding. The mod-

ern bride pays at-tention to the little things and turns them into focal points of her big day. While her dress is simple and strapless, the beaded belt and elegant crystal embellish-ments on her veil add defining touches to her look.

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Fashion for a Cause: Mid- South area brides and guests browsed through hun-dreds of new and lovingly worn designer and couture wedding gowns, all at an incredible savings. Gowns ranged from $99 to $3,900, were available in all styles and in sizes 4-18. They also met some of the area’s top wedding vendors, and entered exciting giveaways while

supporting a great cause. The revenue generated by Brides Against Breast Cancer makes it possible to deliver FREE information and services to thousands of children and adults impacted by cancer. This year alone Brides Against Brides Cancer will contribute two million dollars to help people impacted by cancer.

Ashley & Ryan EylesMarch 22, 2014

Wedding Planner: Bella Baxter Special Events Save the Dates: Shara’s Paperie

Invitations: Debbie’s Hallmark Gold Crown

Ceremony: Colonial Park United Methodist Church

Officiant: Don JonesOrganist: Susan Steppe

Flutist: Amanda Williams

Reception: 409 South Main Music at Reception: 240 Loop Band

Decorations/Rentals: Mahaffey Tents and Party Rentals & Elegant Chair Solutions

Caterer: Draper’s Catering Cake: Oh My Ganache! Bakery

Wedding Favors: Antique Cow Bells: Etsy &Koozies: totallyweddingkoozies.com

Florist & Lighting: DeClerk Wray Designs Bride's Hair: Brittany from Juve

Bride's Make-up: Emily from Gia Marina Wedding Dress: Low’s Bridal

Designer: Lazaro Bridesmaid Dresses: Low’s Bridal

Designer: Bill LevkoffTux: Jos A Banks

Jewelry: Mednikow Jewelers Transportation: T-Star Limousines &

Horse and Carriage by Uptown CarriagesVideographer:FrameblenderFilms

Photographer:Kevin Barre Photography

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camillerosedesigns@comcast.netMount. Juliet, Tennessee

(615) 299-6482

thebrideroom.com • 615.297.9899

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409 West Main Senatobia,Ms 662.288.8047

“Speading Love &Happiness to All”

One Love Events & Party Planning

salonnfuse.com 615.649.0501

photography by: Bel Memento Photography

The Sweet Shoppe at GLIS

129 N Center Street Senatobia, MS 38668Tel: 662-301-8115

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor Candy Store located in the heart of Senatobia, MS. We have ice cream, home-made fudge, candy, popcorn, hotdogs, coffee & more.

GLIS Event Hall

134 N. Front StreetSenatobia, Mississippi

gliseventhall.comLocated on the historic Senatobia square.

info@gliseventhall.com 901-652-0884

photography by: Bel Memento Photography