CLICK Magazine - February 2014

FEBRUARY 2014 PEOPLE, PLACES and PARTIES

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Happily Ever After

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53MIDSOUTH WEDDINGSAmber Bazemore & Richard WyseOlivia Blow & Todd CummingsJamie Boland & Butch Sowell Liesl Davenport & Gregory Mote Lacey Edlin & Adam MooreChristina Hadaway & Riley SimsMeagan Holland & Michael SneedTiffany Johns & Paul CowellKimberly Kilpatrick & Nathan MartinBrittany Miller & Matthew BassKelli Pickle & Melvin JoynerSue Nguyen & William Merbs

74FRESH INSPIRATIONRomantic and intricate wedding bouquets for carrying down the aisle

76WITH THIS RING...Stunning engagement rings you’ll love forever

79THE REGISTRY The best products and must-have essentials to complete your wedding registry

96WEDDING RESOURCE GUIDE A list of MidSouth vendors and professionals in the wedding industry

37 | Liberty Bowl President's Gala

40 | Magical night in Overton Park

41 | Chef’s Celebrity Gala

42 | Olive Branch Arts Council “Arts Palette & Pizzazz”

39 | Cocktails & Keys

43 | 12TH Annual Cancer Center

Luncheon

44 | Iberia Bank Customer

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44 | DIVAS Race for Life

45 | Toy Bash

OUT & ABOUTBride Gable Hunsucker wed Tyler Casper on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Photography by Terry Sweeney, Southern Vision Photo.

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DEPARTMENTS

February 2014 • Volume 8 • No. 2CONTENTS

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IN EVERY ISSUEEditor’s Letter: 6 Calendar: 10

Contributors: 8 See & Do: 112

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15 | INTERVIEW Letter Perfect A-list stationer Lindsey Cross crafts uniquely inspired and intricately designed invitation sets

18 | FOOD Les Macarons A sweet meringue-based confection from Dwayne Ingraham

20 | MUSIC Rosanne Cash Returns to her Roots"The River & The Thread" hits home, providing a reflection of Cash’s Southern heritage

22 | ARTS+CULTURE Lights, Camera, Oxford This month's Oxford Film Festival will showcase local filmmakers

26 | BOOKS Memphis, Music City Respect Yourself: Stax Records and the Soul Explosion

28 | DRINKS The SweetheartSomething sweet for Valentine’s Day

31 | STYLE The Sweetest Things 25 Finds We Heart This Month

47 | AT HOME Timeless Threshold Newlywed couple Nicole and William Erwin find the perfect venue for saying “I Do!”

89 | ENTERTAINING Southern Hospitality Kick-off the special weekend with welcome gifts for the wedding guests

104 | LIVE WELL The Right Moves Trainer Drew Morgan of Max Fitness reveals the exercises everyoneshould do to tone and trim in a flash.

106 | ON THE MONEY Credit Tips for 2014Avoid these missteps for a higher credit score in the New Year

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Happily Ever After

This issue, dedicated to happily ever afters, was especially fun to put together this

year because in a little less than eight months I will be one of those lucky brides.

My fiancé and best friend in this world proposed on Christmas day treeside with

our one-year-old lab, Charlie, at his feet.

Since then, it seems all conversations have been consumed by bridal attire,

choosing a venue or floral arrangements. The glamorous engagement period is filled

with parties, gifts and cherished memories. I really wish that I could say that I was

one of those brides who revels in all of this, but the truth is that I'm not. I’m ready

for the planning of the “perfect day” to be over and the marriage to start. That’s not

to say I’m not excited about my wedding, though. I’m looking forward to seeing all

those I love gathered in one place and dancing my ass off at my reception. But what

I’m most looking forward to: waking up the next morning with my husband beside

me and starting our life together.

There has been much written about marriage, relationships, partnerships. After

everything I’ve read, heard or witnessed firsthand I’ve come to see one thread of

consistency running through each successful relationship: love is about giving.

Whether it’s time, patience, understanding or forgiveness, it seems that true,

lasting love is one that never gives up, persists in face of harsh circumstances, and

is unconditional.

We are beyond excited to share 12 beautiful weddings from MidSouth newlyweds.

Look to page 53 “Real Weddings” for inspiring celebrations. Also, in this issue, our

favorite engagement rings (page 76), beautiful bouquets (page 74) and welcome

baskets for wedding guests (page 89). As always, our Wedding Resource Guide (page

96) includes a list of local vendors and wedding professionals -- helpful for any

bride or planner. On behalf of all of us at Click magazine, we say congratulations

and best of luck to all of you newlyweds out there. And to all of you brides-to-be: we

would love to feature your wedding in Click magazine’s 2015 bridal issue. Visit our

website MyClickMag.com for details or email [email protected].

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Our home feature, “Timeless Threshold” (page 47) was written by Click’s Homes & Garden editor Cara Sievers. A freelance writer, editor and consultant for more than 10 years, as well as a trade jour-nalist and magazine editor for nearly seven years, most of her writing back-ground in home and garden comes from real-world practice—decorating personal spaces and spending count-less hours studying and reviewing the design of others’ spaces. When she isn’t writing, Cara enjoys hanging out with her husband Rob and their mutt Ella Mae in Collierville, Tennessee.

Shana Raley-LuskA lifelong reader and writer, Shana Raley-Lusk is a freelancer with a passion for reading, particularly Southern literature. A native of East Tennessee, Lusk has a varied back-ground in fine arts, interior design, creative writing and literature. Her work has appeared in a number of publica-tions including At Home Tennessee mag-azine, The Knoxville News Sentinel and various others. This month, Lusk reviews Respect Yourself: Stax Records and the Soul Explosion by Robert Gordon (page 26).

Tess CatlettA Southaven native who attends school at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., Catlett is a frequent contributing writer to Click magazine covering everything from causes to food to books and music. Check out page 20 where Catlett reviews the insigtful new songs heard in Rosanne’s Cash’s album "The River & the Thread"—the musician’s first album in eight years. In addition to writing on a variety of topics (she particularly enjoys civil rights issues), Catlett also enjoys a passion for local coffee shops and music venues.

Lisa Elaine BabbNative Memphian Lisa Babb is a free-lance writer with a passion for com-munity journalism and social justice. An avid traveler, Babb recently returned from a short sabbatical in Albania, where she visited her sister and took in the sights and sounds of Southeastern Europe. This past fall, she earned de-grees in International Studies and Politi-cal Science at the University of Memphis and plans to pursue a career in journal-ism. This month, she sits down with Dwayne Ingraham, pastry chef at Ox-ford’s City Grocery, to talk Macarons. Read “Les Macarons” (page 18).

Photographs from our February inter-view “Letter Perfect” on page 15 were taken by long-time contributing pho-tographer Terry Sweeney. With a career that spans over twenty years in the MidSouth, Sweeney’s areas of exper-tise include work for nearly all regional publications, as well as commercial, advertising and architectural photogra-phy. He is the owner of Sweeney South Commercial Photography, a full-service photography studio in Olive Branch, Mississippi, which provides creative photographic concepts and solutions to local, regional and national clients.

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15th Annual Polar Bear PlungeMud Island River Park, 3 p.m.Hundreds of brave souls will take the plunge into the frigid waters of Wolf River in Memphis to benefit Special Olympics of Greater Memphis. Tickets $50. Event time is 3 p.m. Call 901.683.1271 or visit specialolympicsmem.org.

Les Passees Cabaret BallThe Tower Room at Clark Tower, 6 p.m.The black-tie affair is open to all and promises a night of drinks, dining and dancing in Memphis. The members’ daughters and granddaughters will present eleven “living ads” at the annual celebration. Tickets $80. Event time is 6 p.m. Call 901.761.5525 or visit lpmemphis.org.

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11th Annual Oxford Film FestivalThe Lyric Oxford, Thurs. 6 p.m.The Lyric Oxford, Malco Oxford Commons and Oxford Conference Center; Fri. starting at 11 a.m.; Sat. starting at 10 a.m.; Sun. starting at 12 p.m.The annual film festival strives to bring quality films to Oxford and highlight the talents of young filmmakers from all over the world. Tickets $8-30. Call 877.560.3456 or visit oxfordfilmfest.com.

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8Cirque du CMOM Gala: Memphis Strong!Children’s Museum of Memphis, 7 p.m.Dance the night away in Memphis while raising money for the Children’s Museum of Memphis and recognizing local talent. Tickets $150-500. Call 901.283.4163 or visit cmom.com.

14Valentine’s Day Gala and Auction with the Natchez Festival of MusicBailey House, 7 p.m.Vocalist Melanie Gardner and guitarist Daniel Schroeder will perform jazz standards and cover tunes in a striking Victorian home on the corner of S. Commerce St. & Orleans Ave. in Natchez. Tickets $100. Call 601.446.6631 or visit visitnatchez.org.

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“Belles & Beaus, Boots & Suits” Charity Ball211 Main Hall & Gardens, 7-11 p.m.Kick up your cowboy boots to the musical styling of The Blue Silk Band and enjoy Southern cuisine by Me and My Tea Room at the charity ball in Como. Tickets $50-100. Call 662.609.4950 or visit jatatepanola.org.

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20Wine for WishesThe Cadre Building, 6:30-9:30 p.m.The charitable wine-tasting event for young professionals will benefit Make-A-Wish Mid-South and is complete with a silent auction, live entertainment and delicious dining in downtown Memphis. Tickets $40-$50. Call 901.692.9506 or visit midsouth.wish.org.

Passport to Oregon University Club, 4:30 p.m.This tasting event in Memphis will feature the best wines and spirits of Oregon from the most sought-after and critically acclaimed small family growers and distilleries. Tickets $50. Call 901.725.4252.

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28The Northwest Mississippi Theater Alliance Allie Awards BanquetLanders Center, 7 p.m.The annual awards dinner in Southaven will celebrate Community Theater and recognize local talent. Tickets $25. Call 662.470.2131 or visit landerscenter.com.

20-2325th Annual Natchez Literary & Cinema CelebrationNatchez Convention CenterA full agenda of speakers, films, Natchez cinema events, concerts, exhibits and more will address this year’s theme, “60 years and counting: Voices of the Civil Rights Movement.” Call 601.446.1208 or visit colin.edu.

22Oxford Run for Hope

Oxford Conference Center, 8:30 a.m.

The half-marathon and 5K will take participants through the

Oxford Square, University campus and beyond the biking and

walking paths in Oxford. The race will benefit the diabetes camping

programs at Camp Hopewell. Tickets $25-70. Call 901.274.2202

or visit oxfordrunforhope.racesonline.com.

22Memphis Heart BallThe Peabody Hotel, 6:30 p.m. The Heart Ball brings community and philanthropic leaders in Memphis together to celebrate the lives saved and improved, thanks to the work of the American Heart Association. Tickets $25. Call 901.383.5411 or visit memphisheartball.ahaevents.org.


ARTThrough Feb. 5Tournées French Film FestivalPresented by Communities in Conversation at Rhodes College: Blount Auditorium: Buckman Hall, 7 p.m., Free901.843.3000, rhodes.edu/filmstudies

Through March 2Tributaries: Andrew HayesMetal Museum, Memphis 901.774.6380, metalmuseum.org

Through March 2 Western Perspectives: Native American Artists and ImagesMemphis Brooks Museum of Art

901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org

Through March 7The Jack Mitchell CollectionGertrude C. Ford Performing Arts Center662.915.2787, fordcenter.org

Through March 23Color! American Photography Transformed Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Memphis901.761.5250, dixon.org

Through March 30Wait Watchers Photography by Haley Morris-Cafiero Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Memphis901.761.5250, dixon.org

Through AprilLandscape Etchings by Luigi LucioniMemphis Brooks Museum of Art901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org

Through April 20The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty StatesMemphis Brooks Museum of Art901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org

MUSIC 1Doc Severinsen & The San Miguel 5Presented by Germantown Performing Arts Center 8 p.m., Tickets begin at $27.50901.751.7500, gpacweb.com

Jerry Lee LewisSam’s Town Casino, Tunica8 p.m., Tickets $30-40800.745.3000

8US Navy Band Concert Gertrude C. Ford Performing Arts Center7 p.m., Free 662.915.2787, fordcenter.org

11Million Dollar Quartet, National Broad-way TourGertrude C. Ford Performing Arts Center7 p.m., Tickets $55-$66662.915.2787, fordcenter.org

13 Granger Smith feat. Earl Dibbles Jr The Lyric, Oxford 8 p.m., Tickets $10 662.234.5333, thelyricoxford.com

14Valentine’s Day in Memphis: An Evening with The Bar-KaysMinglewood Hall, Memphis

7 p.m., Tickets $40-$75 901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com

15Claremont Trio Gertrude C. Ford Performing Arts Center7 p.m., Tickets $28-$33

662.915.2787, fordcenter.org

21 Robert Earl KeenThe Lyric, Oxford10 a.m., Tickets $20-$40 662.234.5333, thelyricoxford.com

THEATERThrough Feb. 2The Great Gatsby

Presented by Kudzu Playhouse Hernando Perfoming Arts Center

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888.429.7871, kudzuplayers.oom

Through Feb. 9Death of a SalesmanTheatre Memphis901.682.8323, theatrememphis.org

1-16Wicked The Orpheum TheatreSee website for times, Tickets $44-$153901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com

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9 Other Desert Cities Presented by Circuit Playhouse at Circuit Playhouse, Memphis 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Tickets $10-$35 901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org

14- March 2As You Like ItPresented by Theatre MemphisTickets $15-$25 901.682.8323, theatrememphis.org

14-23Oliver! DeSoto Family Theatre LANDERS Center TheaterTickets $15-$22662.470.2131, ticketmaster.com

16Spamalot Presented by Playhouse on the Squareat Playhosue on the Square, Memphis2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Tickets $15-$40901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org

21-23Ballet Memphis Presents: World Wonders at Playhouse on the Square 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Tickets $10-$72

901.737.7322, balletmemphis.org

Through March 2 Les MiserablesDelta Center StageE.E. Bass Cultural Center Greenville, MS; Tickets $10-$20 662.378.9849, deltastage.com

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Letter PerfectLindsey Cross

Interview by HALLIE MCKAY

Photography by TERRY SWEENEY

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Click Magazine: The name, Mrs. Post? Any relation to etiquette maven Emily Post?LC: It’s a fun coincidence but Emily Post was never a consideration. I’ve always been taken with company names that started with Mr. or Mrs. in the stationery world – like Mr. Boddington Studios and Mrs. John L. Strong. There is something so elegant and slightly formal to them. The name Post came from Post Office.

CM: What sets Mrs. Post apart from other stationery shops in the area?LC: We carry many lines that are exclusive the MidSouth area. Also, because of my graphic design background and that of our staff, we can offer on-site custom designs for just about anything. Many of our favorite wedding invitations are custom designed.

CM: Before opening Mrs. Post in

July 2010, you had been designing custom invitations for two years with a wholesale paper line you founded called Lemon Tree Paper. Where do you get your design inspiration? LC: I find a lot of inspiration in fashion and interior design, particularly prints and patterns. I’m always looking at book covers and magazines, and scouring the Internet for new fonts—a font can make or break a design. I have a collection of magazines from the 1940s to 1960s that I adore for their beautiful, hand-drawn font titles.

CM: You personally customize many of the cards and invitations found in your shop. What are some ways in which couples can customize their wedding invitations?LC: Envelope liners! We’ have had a few brides who have chosen simple, timeless invitations and then added a colorful or vintage print liner for

character. When brides have a tight budget, this is a really simple, inexpensive way to infuse invites with personality.

CM: What should brides-to-be anticipate/expect when meeting their stationer for the first time? LC: Once brides have set a date and chosen their venue, we can sit down and start looking at options for save-the-dates and the wedding invitations. First meetings usually consist of deciding what style the bride likes. We encourage brides to bring pictures of styles they like or if brides have a Pinterest account, they can share ideas with us online. Once we know the style a bride wants, we can pull a number of options from our albums or discuss custom designs. Since we personally customize everything, the sky is the limit.

LOCATED IN THE CHICKASAW OAKS SHOPPING center in East Memphis, Mrs. Post Fine Stationery and Gifts is a stationery and gift shop with a whimsical selection of cards, invitations and gifts.

One of my personal favorites--I love this invitation suite we did last June for a wedding coordinator in Charleston, South Carolina. All the pieces are foil stamped in gold on the heaviest cotton stock, that is edge painted in pale pink, matching the envelope liner. The invitation card stock is thicker than most mat board used in framing. We added a pale pink Italian cotton stock for the smaller cards and enve-lope liner, still printing with the gold foil stamping.


You have your choice of hundreds of paper stocks, colors, fonts and printing styles – and we’re there to help guide you to finding the perfect suite. Once you decide on the save-the-dates and invitation suite, which includes the invitation, reply card, reception card and travel information card – the additional paper pieces can be determined closer to the wedding, or about 2 months before it. The extra pieces are usually quicker to decide on the details since they are usually in a similar style as the invitation suite.

CM: Typically, what percent of the wedding budget is allotted to a couple’s wedding stationery?LC: Brides-to-be can expect to spend anywhere from 7-12 percent of their wedding budget on save-the-dates, wedding invitations and any miscellaneous day-of paper details such as programs, menus, escort cards and place cards. It all depends on the bride. We can create a beautiful invitation suite on any budget.

CM: I assume the price per invite varies widely. What elements influence the overall cost of wedding suites?LC: You’ve got it! The pricing varies a lot based on the printing method. Digital/offset and thermography are much less expensive than engraving or letterpress. Paper is another factor; cotton stocks add to the price but have a beautiful texture. The price also varies depending on the number of cards or enclosures you include in your invitations, as well as extras like envelope liners.

CM: In your opinion, what are the top priorities a bride-to-be should not skimp on when selecting the invitation suite? LC: I think a heavy cardstock is always important for quality wedding invitations. Even if a card is printed in thermography, a less expensive method, on a heavy cotton card stock, it will still look and feel luxurious.

CM: Any trends for 2014 in wedding stationery? LC: The classics are trendy again. Simple designs and hand calligraphy

with a modern touch, like a colored card stock or envelope liner, are popular. Other trends, such as hand painted elements, as popularized by Rifle Paper Co., are big as well and add a personalized design element. It also adds a vintage feel to stationery. Personalized invitations are another trend for 2014.

CM: What’s your take on evites?LC: Evites definitely have a following, but I have to say, I’m never as excited about a party that I receive an evite for as I am for one that has a real paper invitation. Invitations set the tone and get people excited for an event. There is something about getting a hand-addressed envelope in the mail and holding a thick sheet of card stock in your hand that evites can’t match.

CM: Any advice for addressing envelopes once invitations arrive? LC: You can have a lot of fun with postage. There are several websites that offer custom stamps. At Mrs. Post, we send our brides the design elements sized for stamps at no cost to coordinate with the invitation suite. Vintage stamps are great, too. We had a bride living in Los Angeles who was getting married in Memphis and she stamped her save-the-dates with vintage Elvis stamps. Another bride was given a vintage stamp collection by her uncle, which she used on her

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wedding invitations. There were so many from the 1960s that were just gorgeous and created such a unique design on the envelope, since all had several stamps.

CM: Future aspirations for your custom paper line and Mrs. Post?LC: We would love to open another store but it has to be the right location for us. I’m not in any hurry but can’t wait until we find a great spot.

The suite above was designed for a bride who married in Italy and hosted a recption after returning home. The look is contemporary with a soft, elegant color palette. For the reception invitations, we used the couple’s silhouettes and printed them on clear acrylic in white ink.

A few tips:We always recommend numbering the back of your reply cards in very small writing before mailing them to guests. These numbers correspond with names on the address list. Inevitably, someone will forget to add their name to the reply card before they send it back. This way, you can tell who sent it back to you. The last page of the wedding program is a great place to include directions to the reception venue. Some brides like save-the-dates to coordinate with the wedding suite and others want something more fun and whimsical – it is really a personal choice. Make sure your invitation conveys the wedding and reception you are planning. If it is formal, be formal – if it’s a casual event, you can be more relaxed in the color scheme and font choices.


Les Macarons

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Dwayne Ingraham’s love for

macarons is undeniable. After

five years of making the deli-

cate, bite-sized treats, the pastry chef

at Oxford’s City Grocery has yet to

tire of the sweet.“Once you bite into a

macaron, there is no denying it,” Ingra-

ham says. “I think it is just a beautiful,

beautiful confection. It is soft, sweet

and melts away with the first bite.”

Macarons resemble fluffy, super-sized

Oreos, but unlike their monochromatic

cousins, they come in an almost

infinite number of colors and flavors.

The outside layers are light and airy,

coated with a subtle crunch. A flavor-

ful creamy, jam, jelly or ganache filling

is sandwiched between the colored

disks. Some bold bakers even play

with a cold ice cream filing, making an

unconventional ice cream cookie.

The two outside meringue layers of

the palm-sized pastries are made of

almond flour, egg whites and confec-

tioners’ sugar. They are rounded and

puffy, coming in a plethora of colors,

from light pink pastels to tans and

nudes and even bright, green neons.

A creamy filling or sweet jam, usually

matching the color of the outer layers,

is pressed between the two fluffy bis-

cuits. Some of the traditional flavors

include sweet raspberry and decadent

chocolate.

While Ingraham’s passion for cooking

and baking came from waking up to

the smell of his great grandmother’s

biscuits and fresh fig preserves, tast-

ing his grandmother’s delicious pound

cake and savoring his mother’s sweet

potato pie, he did not start making

macarons until he was in his mid-20’s

when he was working in Switch

restaurant inside Encore hotel in Las

Vegas. A Louisiana native, Ingraham

blends southern flavors with French

techniques to create macarons

distinctive to the South, like those

with vanilla shells and bourbon pecan

caramel filling.

Ingraham is not alone in his love

for macarons. Traditionally a French

confection, they made their way

across the Atlantic, down the east

coast and found an eager audience

of sweet tooths in the South. “They

are everywhere. I think right now, the

craze with macarons is like the craze

with cupcakes five years ago,” Sarah

Griffith, a 32-year-old caterer with

Woodson Ridge Farms in Oxford, Miss.,

says.

There are a myriad mix of colors and

tastes, textures and flavors that make

macarons almost endlessly customiz-

able. In addition to their attractive

appearance and the ease with which

they can be personalized, Griffith attri-

butes the macaron’s popularity to its

palate-pleasing taste. “It is light, airy.

It is the equivalent of angel food cake

in cookie form. It does have a crunch,

and in the middle is great flavor,”

Griffith says.

When Griffith took her vows outside

under the hot Mississippi sun last

summer, she opted to serve a moun-

tain of multi-colored macarons in place

of a traditional wedding cake.“Since

I got married in the middle of July, I

wanted something that would with-

stand the heat. In the summer when

you don’t want something as heavy as

cake, it is a fun, pretty option,” Griffith

Sweet, silky with a subtle crunch

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Photos by JONATHAN CAPRIEL

food


says. She sought out Ingraham to cre-

ate an entire cake made of macarons,

much like a croqembouche–a tower

of French pastry balls–in place of a

traditional wedding cake. Griffith and

Ingraham played with various flavors

of macarons–blueberry, cookies and

cream and even a basil cookie with

balsamic buttercream filling. “There is

always a color scheme for weddings,

and a macaron is a beautiful, well put-

together confection,” Ingraham says.

“The bride doesn’t have to worry about

getting them on her dress—she can

pop it in her mouth all in one bite. And

they are yummy.” Since wedding color

schemes vary from couple to couple

and are as diverse as the

individuals saying “I do,” macarons are

a great way to pair pastries with the

various shades peppered throughout

the ceremony.

While many enjoy the distinctive

fusion of Southern tastes melded with

the French confection, some prefer

more traditional macaron flavors.

Gene Amagliani, manager of

La Baguette French Bread Shop in

Memphis, orders his macarons from

France in classic flavors–pistachio,

mocha, vanilla, lemon, chocolate and

raspberry. “All are extremely popular,”

Amagliani says. “We keep six flavors

in stock, and we are selling tons of

them.” He sold considerably more

pistachio and raspberry during the

holidays because of their festive red

and green colors.

While macarons may look fairly

simple, they can be difficult to make,

especially when a baker must

contend with humidity that often

hangs in Southern air. “It looks very

simple when you look at them, but

the technique that goes into them is

very unique,” Ingraham says. A lot of

factors that go into making the color-

ful confections–from humidity levels

to types of confectioners’ sugar–can

affect their taste and consistency. “A

lot can go wrong. They are very, very,

very particular cookies. The stars have

to align for them to come out right,”

Ingraham says with a laugh.

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Rosanne Cashreturns to her ROOTS

music

The River & the Thread is the latest chapter in Rosanne

Cash’s 35-year musical narrative, and it carries the

burden of loss and a renewed struggle for self-discov-

ery. Historically rich and lyrically sound, The River & the Thread

is Cash’s first album of original material since 2006, and it re-

cently hit store shelves on January 14.

A sweeping portrait of the American South, The River &

the Thread is the summation of Cash’s melodious diary, a

trilogy mapping her heartache and sorrow after the death

of her father, Johnny Cash. Her 2006 release, Black Cadillac,

saw a period of mourning; and 2009’s The List, a collection

of classic songs recommended by her father, celebrated

her family’s musical legacy. With The River & the Thread,

Cash comes to terms with her tremendous loss, signaling a

striking rebirth.

Her journey began when Arkansas State University

contacted Cash about assisting in the restoration her father’s

childhood home in Dyess, Arkansas. The project kicked off

with a series of benefit concerts featuring artists throughout

the renovation process, Cash traveled across the South with

John Leventhal, her longtime collaborator and husband. The

duo made frequent stops in Memphis, taking in the sights

and sounds of the city that helped mold Johnny’s craft. On

road trips from Alabama to Arkansas, they visited William

The River & the Thread hits home, providing a reflection of her father’s upbringing and her Southern heritage.

Story by TESS CATLETT | Photos by CLAY PATRICK McBRIDE


Faulkner’s house; Dockery Farms, the

plantation where Howlin’ Wolf and

Charley Patton worked and sang; and

the Natchez trail, just to name a few.

Cash immersed herself in these

places, allowing the stories of the

South to unfold in The River & the

Thread. With each song, Cash delves

deeper into a unique history, spanning

time and place. The River & the Thread

captures a multi-generational cast of

characters, exploring both the history

of the region and of Cash’s own family.

“A Feather’s Not a Bird” opens

the album with ease, introducing

a smooth harmony backed by a

blues guitar and inviting listeners

into Cash’s mini-travelogue. She

sings, “There’s never any highway

when you’re looking for the past,”

acknowledging her emotional

struggle and setting the stage for a

breakthrough.

Cash touches on a bit of geographical

history in “The Sunken Lands,” which

tells the tragic tale of a Dust-Bowl

era Arkansas farmer. After a heart-

wrenching visit to the Grants’ home in

“Etta’s Tune,” Cash picks up the pace

with “Modern Blue,” a song about love

liberated by distance.

Vulnerability shines through in “Tell

Heaven,” where Cash verbalizes her

spiritual struggle, and more comes

to light in “The Long Way Home.” It is

here that she learns that there’s no

getting around her past, regardless of

how far she runs. “World of Strange

Design” reclaims the musical fervor

of “Modern Blue,” while Cash ponders

faith, fate and everything in between.

“Night School” sees a contemporary

couple in love, but they’re backed

by an orchestral arrangement more

suited to an earlier era. Cash purrs

with the promise of redemption in

“50,000 Watts,” declaring, “We’ll be

who we are and not who we were.”

“When The Master Calls The Roll” is

a Civil War ballad, and is the chilling

result of collaboration between Cash,

Leventhal and her former husband

Rodney Crowell. Styled after classic

Celtic folk songs about war, the

tune leaves the listener mourning a

soldier’s heartbreaking end.

The story ends in Money, Mississippi,

a sleepy town with a roadway

adjacent to the Tallahatchie Bridge

and legendary blues musician Robert

Johnson’s resting place. On “Money

Road,” Cash further contemplates an

afterlife and becomes increasingly

self-aware before Leventhal’s guitar

fades out of range.

Clocking in at less than 40 minutes,

The River & the Thread draws from

country, blues, gospel and rock,

reflecting the tried-and-true sounds

of the Southern region. Cash was

joined in the studio by a wide array

of musicians, all with a deep love

for the South, including Cory Chisel,

Amy Helm, Allison Moorer, John Prine,

Derek Trucks, Tony Joe White and Gabe

Witcher. While The River & the Thread

isn’t an album of epic proportions, it

certainly weaves a vivid tale of the

South, and Cash commands her right

as a storyteller.

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A viscious Mississippi vine

come to life, an awkward

fatherly interloper and the

trials and tribulations of an over-

worked restaurant owner are just

of few of the subjects that will be

showcased at this year’s 11th annual

Oxford Film Festival.

A quick glance at the program

reveals a bevy of local and

international films for audiences

to enjoy over one cinema-packed

weekend. This year’s festival packs

something for just about every viewer,

from four-minute experimental short

features made with an eerie stop-

motion filming style to feature-length

comedies.

“We try to support Mississippi

and local filmmakers, but we’ve got

filmmakers from all over the country

and even the world,” says Melanie

Addington, development director of

the festival. “We’ve seen a surge of

great Spanish films lately.”

This year, Addington directs the

feature Pi Squared. In this seven-

minute short, she chronicles the

frustration of Kudzu Kings frontman

and Square Pizza owner Tate Moore.

“So he has all kinds of memorabilia

from Kudzu Kings and various

things he’s picked up in his travels

hanging from the walls at Square

Pizza,” Addington says. “These things

would often come up missing, so he

eventually set up security cameras

and began posting the thieves on

Facebook. Down here, there’s always

somebody who knows somebody –

one time it was a frat boy whose frat

forced him to come back down here.

I pitched the idea to the magazine I

Arts

up front

Lights,camera,

OXFORDOxford Film Festival showcases the talents of local and international

filmmakers

Story by CASEY HILDER


up frontwork for not as an article but as a

short film.”

Among other festival highlight are

Father-like Son a romantic comedy

directed by Mac Alsfeld that features

the acting talents of Ramona Tyler

and Andrew Megison. Alsfeld plays

Clark, a cynical 24-year-old slacker

whose life is rocked when his

recently widowed mother remarries

a man his own age. Also on deck is

Finding Your Roots, a documentary

by Geoffrey Brent that explores

the origins of local catfish music

aficionado and former Squirrel Nut

Zippers frontman, Jimbo Mathus.

Mathus will also debut two music

videos at the festival, fresh from his

recent album The Dark Night of the Soul.

While the event provides an ample

opportunity for directors and actors

to screen and market their films,

no film festival would be complete

without the requisite movie award

statuette, dubbed “The Spirit of the

Hoka” in honor of Oxford’s Hoka

Theatre. This small sculpture is

molded to the shape of Chickasaw

tribeswoman Princess Hoka and

designed by legendary Oxford

sculptor Bill Beckwith. This honor

will be awarded to winners in several

categories including animated short,

documentary feature and short,


up frontexperimental short, Mississippi

documentary and narrative feature.

A relatively new tradition is the

community film, a crowdsourced

feature written, directed and

performed by Oxford locals for

an authentic Southern tale. This

year’s community film is Killer Kudzu, a B-movie-inspired take on

Mississippi’s most pervasive plant.

“The base idea for the film was borne

from hanging around Mississippi and

seeing these crazy monster vines

taking over roads, telephone poles,

even houses,” says Felicity Flesher,

writer of this year’s community

film. “I thought it would be cool to

play Dr. Frankenstein and give these

sprawling plants a horrific new life

on screen.”

And putting together a community

film is no small undertaking. With

just under a year to produce after

a screenplay is accepted, the tight

deadlines and cast wrangling provide

the next best thing to Hollywood.

“A community film like Killer Kudzu is a huge feat to accomplish,

to corral all the actors, crew

members, volunteers, etc., everyone

is genuinely excited to be a part,”

says Flesher. “I think the Oxford

Film Festival community film both

demonstrates and propagates this

wonderful culture that exists here

of ‘Hey, whatcha making? Oh, that

sounds cool. Can I help?’"

As a native Southerner, inspiration

came at Flesher from all angles

during production of Killer Kudzu.

“For the Southern side of things,

I drew from my own experiences,

but also from one of my favorite

filmmakers, Oscar-winner Ray

McKinnon (The Accountant, Randy and the Mob), who subverts Southern

stereotypes to create a new kind of

Southern movie.”

The Oxford Film Festival will run

February 6 – 9. Ticket prices vary

between day, weekend and single

film passes. Discounts are available

for Ole Miss students.



up front

K nown for its noteworthy

cultural contributions and

meaningful musical heri-

tage, Memphis is indeed a city of rich

history and diverse influences. From

Elvis to Motown, the blues to soul,

the rhythm of Memphis is present

in just about every aspect of modern

music in some fashion. In his re-

cently released book Respect Yourself:

Stax Records and the Soul Explosion,

Robert Gordon explores one corner

of Memphis’s musical history with

deft attention to detail that is sure

to draw readers in like a moth to a

flame from the first page. It also fea-

tures a foreword by Booker T. Jones

which sets the stage for an enthrall-

ing tale.

The book chronicles the tragic and

complex tale of the Memphis-based

record company Stax Records, an

integral part of the 1960s Memphis

music scene. From epic success to

untimely demise and eventual re-

building, the story of the company’s

ups and downs is quite a roller-

coaster.

Originally created by a white

brother and sister team, the com-

pany struggles through ups and

downs, ultimately losing the sister

half of the team altogether in favor

of an new integrated partnership be-

tween the brother and a black part-

ner. Soon, the business reaches new

heights, if only for a moment before

new developments lead to a fall from

grace.

But the fall turns more into more

of a tumble as the record company

bounced back. This is the story of

Memphis’s musical roots in the

genre of soul and discusses artists

such as Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding,

Wilson Pickett and the Staple Sing-

ers.

Gordon discusses the significance

of Memphis as an urban mecca for

those seeking a better future as well.

“I didn’t realize it then, but Mem-

phis is a place where people come to

realize their dreams,” he writes. “In

the vast rural area that surrounds

us, where the light of opportunity

glows dimly if at all, Memphis is the

radiant destination. It is hope on the

horizon. The disenfranchised, the

hungry, the hopeful are drawn here .

. . dirt and gravel roads, train tracks,

creeks and rivers – all paths lead to

Memphis.”

Racial themes of a 1960s Memphis

books

Memphis, Music City

Memphian Robert Gordon explores and explains the complex history and

fascinating influence of the independent record company Stax Records which

played an important and lasting role the in 1960s and 70s Memphis soul scene

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pervade the book as it digs deep

into what made Stax Records tick.

“And the plantation prejudices still

prevailed here,” he writes. “Publicly,

as a civic enterprise, racism was

embraced and enacted.” A signifi-

cant piece of the puzzle in terms of

Memphis history, racism also played

heavily into the music industry of

that time. “From segregation to ger-

rymandering, from financial chica-

nery to murder, rape, and abuses

physical and mental, African-Ameri-

cans were beneath lower class . . .” he

continues.

Above all, the book explores the

ways in which something can start

out small and become larger than

life. Stax Records is a prime example

of how something tiny can become

epic. “Stax Records was a little side

project that became massive, an

opening in the wall of subjugation,

an accidental refuge that flourished,

nourished by a sense of decency,”

Gordon says. The ways in which

Stax Records and the music indus-

try in general during this time are

juxtaposed against the backdrop of

a difficult time in Memphis history

demonstrates the complexity of the

business’s surprising successes and

struggles. “Rays of hope, beams of

trust, and the warmth of friendship

cultured relationships that have be-

come the legacy of the era and of the

area.”

Whether you are a soul music afi-

cionado or just a lover of a well-spun

tale grounded firmly in reality, this

book will certainly be a page-turner.

With themes of hope and tragedy

permeated by those of racism in

Memphis’s early music scene, this is

a dynamic book that leaves no stone

unturned in terms of the Stax Re-

cords story. As Gordon writes, “The

music made at Stax Records became

the soundtrack for liberation, the

song of triumph, the sound of the

path toward freedom.”

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Something Sweet

for Valentine’s Day

"The Sweetheart"

Story by M.B. SELLERS

A ntonio Padilla has worked

for four years at Julep in

Jackson, Miss., and “The

Sweetheart” cocktails he slings

would make any cherub swoon.

Despite the well-worn trappings

and arguably trite reputation of

Feb. 14, lovers will always enjoy

dinner and drinks, regardless of

commercial interests. The concept

of sharing a meal with significant

others has managed to survive

the seasons with or without

designated days, and the tradition

of dining out for Valentine’s

Day, in spite of skeptics, is still

undeniably a popular activity with

all ages. Whether you celebrate or

not, taking a loved one—be they

significant other, close friend,

or even family member—out to

dinner on the Day of Love should

always include a cocktail.

The Sweetheart is a light drink

that should be paired with an

entrée. Bits of fresh red strawberry

are muddled in the drink along

with ice chips. It’s sip worthy

and fortunately far less candied

than most fruit drinks. It tastes

natural and the strawberry flavor is

accompanied nicely by the vodka

and juice. Although it is definitely

classified as a lady’s drink, don’t

worry, men, you can try a sip, too.

It’s a refreshing drink that eschews

loyalty to any one particular

season, the same way Julep isn’t

just a place to visit for Valentine’s

Day. “Julep is very laid back. We’re

not fine dining, but we’re not

casual Applebee’s, either. We rank

ourselves right in the middle. It’s a

place where people can get a little

louder without being ashamed

and our crowd varies from night to

night,” Padilla said.

His words ring true. Julep has

class. It’s a swanky shopping spot

located in Highland Village and

there’s a definite variety of people

who visit. The easiness of the

place and the light conversations

established instantly with the

customers are part of Julep’s

charm.

“We have a young college crowd

on the weekends – we have live

bands, then. And, on the weekdays,

we have the older regulars who

just enjoy coming to have a few

cocktails where everyone can

speak and enjoy each other.”

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explains, “I walked into my first

bartending job. I was 21, a bouncer

and the bartender decided to quit

that night. They decided to pull me

on there. That was about 10 years

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drinks


ago.” He’s self-taught, too, besides

attending “show-tending” school to

learn to flip.

“We (Julep) love a variety of

cocktails. There are four standard

bartenders. Three of us have been

bartending for over six years and

we each have our own style.”

The Sweetheart epitomizes Julep’s

friendly atmosphere and eschews

loyalty to any one particular

season, the same way Julep isn’t

just a place to visit for Valentine’s

Day.

The SweetheartINGREDIENTS:

Ounce and a half of Vodka (Stoli)

Ounce and a half of Godiva’s Light

Ounce of Godiva’s Peach

Ounce of Orange Juice

Ounce of Strawberry Puree

Shaven ice

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syrup

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Almost 1,000 people attended the 55th annual President’s Gala at the historic Peabody Hotel on December 30. The President’s

Gala is one of the Liberty Bowl’s longstanding traditions, offering dignitaries and fans alike a taste of uniquely Southern

hospitality the night before the game. Liberty Bowl President Billy Hicks, Mississippi State University’s President Mark

Keenum and Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin were among those in attendance at this star-studded affair. Guests were

entertained in the Continental Ballroom by artists such as Andy Childs and Diamond Rio. The Peabody served a delicious

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David & Roberta Kustoff

Porsha Parks & Wayne Parks II

Theresa & Travis Lamb


M ore than 75 people celebrated the art of music at

“Cocktails and Keys” at the DeSoto Arts Council

Gallery and Gardens on November 16. Guests

enjoyed an evening of classical, ragtime and jazz by concert

pianist Scott Carrell and raised $3,500 for Art for Autism.

Fillin Station Grille provided spinach and artichoke dip,

stuffed mushrooms and stuffed pork tenderloin. Grapevine

Wine and Liquors supplied drinks and Lisa Beene, the arts

council’s executive director, made a custom cocktail.

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Cocktails & Keys

Cyndi Pittman & Lisa Beene

John & Ellen JerniganLisa Ales & Rose Baenke

Barbara Kendrick & Fran Stockham

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Jill & Mike Morris

Leone & Joan Ferguson

parties


A Magical Night in

Overton Park

Around 400 people had a “magical night” in

Overton Park’s formal gardens to celebrate the

park’s successes at Overton Park Conservancy’s

second annual fundraiser on November 9. Dramatic

lighting and elaborate décor took guests back to the

turn of the century and set the stage for a night of

frivolity and fun. Blues singer Jamille Hunter and jazz

bands Breeze and Mood Swing provided live music.

Pink and teal couches offered an escape from the lively

dance floor and vintage birdcages adorned nearby

trees. The event raised $17,000 for the conservancy and

will fund projects such as the bike gate sculpture.

Photos by CASEY HILDER

parties

Lisa Ales & Rose Baenke

Betsy Peterson & Rebecca Dailey

Katie & Thomas Midgely

Liza & Arun Rao

Josh & Kym White

Bob Loeb, Nanette Farris, Ann & Matt Prince

Ally McNatt & Oguz Onat

Becky Bishop

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Mason & Ann Hawkins, Scott & Mary MorrisAmy Campbell, Tony & Carrie Brooks

Nick Simpson & Dana Kucmeroski


Chefs’ Celebrity Gala

F ive hundred guests enjoyed a decadent

dinner at the 24th annual Chefs’ Celebrity

Gala at the University of Memphis Holiday

Inn on November 14. Sponsored by the Greater

Memphis Chapter of the American Culinary

Federation, the gala raised just under $250,000 for

the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. A team of

incredible chefs prepared a gourmet meal, including

a seafood martini and chateaubriand provençale.

More than 100 of Memphis’ most philanthropic

acted as celebrity servers and presented each

course. Guests also enjoyed music by country artist

Andy Childs and took part in a silent auction.

Photos by CASEY HILDER

Darin & Lori Ballew

Paula McCalla, Floyd & Tonya Groves

Henry & Rena Booth Bobbie Payne & Terry Jordan

Trey & Sarah Watkins

Joann & Don HerringJerry Pesce & Angie McGovern

Mike Richardson, Lisa Mollerup & Stephen Winningham

Delores Kinsolving, Nina Patton & Kathleen Montgomery

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Olive Branch Arts Council

“Arts Palette & Pizzaz”

T he Olive Branch Arts Council highlighted local artists’ work at “Arts

Palette and Pizzaz” at Painted Pigeon Gallery and Gifts on November

14. Around 100 people attended the annual reception, which raised

$4,000 for the arts council. Guests could bid in a silent auction, which featured

original artwork, exquisite jewelry and gift certificates from local restaurants.

Several items were also raffled off, including an event at Painted Pigeon Gallery

and Gifts and two $50 gas cards.

Photos by KRISTINA SAXTON

Peggy Henderson & Sherrill Bull

R P Funderburk, Rick DeStefanis,

Gil & Sissy Earhart, Janet DeStefanis

Sandra Bland, Addi McKay & Richard Sandridge

Stephanie Lawson & Mike Smith

Gwen Luttrell & S Kaye Harrison

Ashley Herbert & Stephanie LawsonCasey Smith & Debbie Beeler


M ore than 1,000 people attended

the Methodist Healthcare Foun-

dation Cancer Center Luncheon

benefitting West Cancer Center at The Pea-

body Hotel on November 22. Academy Award-

winning actress Sally Field spoke candidly at

the annual event about her life and how she

balances the demands of family and career.

Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch courtesy of

The Peabody, including Peabody chicken salad

in a radicchio cup and couscous salad.

Photos by MAGGIE VINZANT

Sally Field

Rachel Vaughn & Jennifer Jenkins

Lynn Fitch & Lyla McAlexander

Janice & Natasha Caudill Allen & Anna Puckett

Sylvia & Steve Richey

Phil & Deborah Bryant, Genevieve & Clarance Chapman

Shana & Brad Summer, Mark Wagner

Cancer Center Luncheon

with Sally Field presented by Methodist Healthcare Foundation

Ami Austin & Susan Murrman

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Iberia Bank Customer Appreciation Event

A round 600 people attended Iberia

Bank’s third annual customer

appreciation event at Desoto Towne

Cinema on December 7. The bank invited

clients from its Southaven and Olive Branch

locations to take part in the family-friendly

celebration. Santa Claus was on hand to

catch up on the kids’ Christmas wishes and

attendees were treated to a showing of

Disney’s “Frozen.” Photos by KANDI TIPPIT

DIVAS Race for Life

B rown Missionary Baptist Church

sponsored the first annual DIVAS

Race for Life at Snowden Grove on

October 5. The 5K run and walk attracted

more than 200 participants and raised more

than $5,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Local R&B and Old School radio station V101

and 95.7 Hallelujah FM provided music and

giveaways at the race.

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Toy BashBenefiting the Boys & Girls Club of

Greater Memphis

A round 400 people attended the annual Toy Bash

at Minglewood Hall on December 7. The bash

raised around $70,000 for the Boys and Girls

Club of Greater Memphis and more than 400 presents

were donated. The University of Memphis Pom Squad

welcomed guests and encouraged attendees to drop off

presents in the donation area. Technical Training Center

students served appetizers while Wade Catering provided

a delightful holiday feast, and DMP Band played music

throughout the evening. Attendees could also take part

in a scotch and bourbon tasting offered by Corkscrew, or

peruse chocolates and pastries in Santa’s Sweet Shop.

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When it came to finding an enchanting yet comfortable venue for their wedding, the Erwins were sure they knew which threshold would mark the beginning of their life together.

A historic venue. A statement piece. A timeless

threshold. The Boyce-Gregg Mansion, otherwise

known as the Junior League of Memphis (JLM) Com-

munity Resource Center (CRC), is not only a beautiful wed-

ding and special events venue, but it has a few stories of its

own to tell.

The home, which is now on the National Register of His-

toric Places, was designed by the architectural firm of Walk

C. Jones Sr. and Max Furbringer for Memphis cotton pundit

C.R. Boyce in the early 1900s. The stucco structure, which

took from 1919 to 1921 to complete, sits on a lush, rolling,

manicured lawn on the southwest corner of Central and

Highland near The University of Memphis. In fact, accord-

ing to Pat Pope, office manager for JLM, the Day family, who

owned the home in the 1970s, changed the original address

on Highland to a Central Avenue address, which was per-

haps a more “dignified” address at that time.


at home

The couple’s family and wedding party prepare for the ceremony in the many

gorgeous rooms and parlors of the Junior League of Memphis Community Resource Center. Nicole even takes the opportunity

to fix a blindfolded Clarke’s bow tie before they exchange vows.

The delicately southern landscape

is graced with a plentitude of crepe

myrtles, stately oak trees, dogwood

trees and a huge magnolia tree in the

side yard. Also on the property is a large,

stately fountain, along with two gaze-

bos, which have proven to be great spots

for taking photos or just kicking back for

a lazy afternoon conversation. One of

the gazebos is original to the home and

was once used for wood storage—many

say you can still smell the wood as you

walk in, even though it has been de-

cades since it was used for that purpose.

The home remained a residence until

1979 and was purchased by JLM in 1991.

JLM, which is a charitable, non-profit

women’s volunteer organization that

began in Memphis in 1922, now uses the

home as its headquarters and provides

meeting space in the building for local

nonprofits to use at no charge.

Nicole Manley Erwin, who is a member

of JLM, had always dreamed of having

her wedding at the CRC. But when she

met and became engaged to her beau

William Clarke Erwin in 2012, it seemed

the CRC wasn’t going to be available. For

various reasons, JLM had ceased renting

out the home for weddings and special

events for a few years. So, Nicole

reluctantly booked another venue.

“I wasn’t crazy about the venue we had

settled on but it would do,” explained

Nicole, recalling the day she found out

the CRC might be available. “Then, out of

nowhere, I saw a note on Facebook allud-

ing to the CRC being available for special

events again. I immediately sent a long

note to the ladies in charge

inquiring … really begging … for the CRC

on the date Clarke and I had

selected. I’ll never forget receiving the

reply in the middle of the night—I was

screaming at the top of my lungs with

excitement!”

Nicole was ecstatic to switch her venue

to the CRC immediately. She always

thought it would be a great place to have

a wedding. “The grounds are so beautiful


at home

and the home has such history. All of the

delicate little touches make it so interest-

ing.”

The home is filled with materials and

décor inspirations from all over the

world. Boyce was quite the traveler, and

he would send back materials and ideas

from various locales. A lot of the home’s

unique charm comes from the fact that

it isn’t typical 20th Century American

style. There are grand Grecian columns,

old English Tiger’s Eye wood paneling, im-

maculate Italian marble and stonework,

and ornate French fleur-de-lis

designs in the ceiling plasterwork.

“One of the best things about the

house is that it feels like a home,” said

Pope. “I’ve seen more than 300 couples

get married here over the 24 years I’ve

worked here, and every time, the bride

comments on the homey ambience of the

CRC. It’s not some huge, overused pub-

lic building that shuffles events in and

out, one after another. It’s a home—their

home—to do with almost whatever they

wish, from an extremely elegant and

formal affair to walking down the aisle

barefoot to someone belting out ‘Johnny

B. Goode’!”

It was exactly that intimate, homey feel

that drew Nicole to the CRC. She knew

she wanted a smaller and cozy wedding

ceremony that would incorporate family

traditions from the past and build on new

traditions that she and Clarke had begun

to create.

One such tradition allowed Nicole and

Clarke to have a treasured moment

together just before their ceremony. “I

always would tie Clarke’s tie before we

went somewhere, and we decided our

wedding day should be no different,”

Nicole said. “His groomsmen blindfolded

him and led him out onto the staircase

landing so I could fix his

bowtie. We got to say a quick hello and

continue our tradition, but he still didn’t

get to see me.”

And as the sun began to set, Nicole

walked down Central (to many cheering

passers-by) to the front of the house. The

CRC’s grand cobblestone walkway was

her aisle, and she strolled with her dad

to meet Clarke on the steps. Nicole and

Clarke exchanged vows surrounded by

friends and loved ones, and the area was

decorated with several ferns, just like Ni-

cole remembered from childhood days at

her grandmother’s house.

“We couldn’t have asked for a more

beautiful, Southern September evening,”

said the bride, who also admitted to se-

lecting the date based on the Ole Miss

and Alabama football schedules. Their

love of football was evidenced in the Ole

Miss Groom’s cake, and the pompoms

and printed football cheers their guests

used to send them off at the end of the

evening.

Other unique touches included printing

their wedding program on old southern

church fans, and the bride’s treasured

wedding shoes—her favorite flip-flops.

About 200 of their closest friends danced

the night away to The King Beez, a local

band with a Motown sound, and they

chowed down on BBQ from Cindy Krag of

Cindy Krag Catering. The bride’s dress was

by Olia Zavozina and came from Maggie

Louise in Collierville. Other

vendors included wedding planner Dianne

Trammell, cake designer Myra Govea de

Arce of Designs in Sugar, and florist Paula

Payton of Perfect Designs.

“I couldn’t have been more pleased with

our wedding venue. The night was pretty

magical,” said Nicole, the new Mrs. Erwin,

with a wide smile.

“Everything was just perfect, and I loved

knowing my rental fees were

supporting the Junior League of

Memphis and its work in the

community. And, I’m happy to say we

even made it home from our honeymoon

in Playa Mujeres in time for the Ole Miss/

Alabama game the following Saturday. “

For more information on renting the Junior League of Memphis Community Resource Center for your special event, contact Pat Pope at contact us @jlmemphis.org or 901-452-2151, ext. 230.


Some of the couple's favorite personalized

touches included an Ole Miss groom’s cake, old southern church fans as

programs, and being sent off into the sunset by

cheering "fans" as they chanted the Erwins’

favorite SEC football cheers.

at home

“The grounds are so beautiful and the home has such history. All of the delicate little touches make it so interesting.”

-Nicole Erwin

The grounds of the Junior League of Memphis Community Resource Center provide the perfect backdrop and cozy ambience for the couple to enjoy every second of their day.



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M eagan Holland and Michael Sneed were united in

marriage on October 26, 2013. The ceremony was

held at Clark Tower in Memphis and officiated by

Pastor Tony Boyd of Life Fellowship Church in Olive Branch.

The bride is the daughter of Margie Wilson and Gerald and

Phylis Holland of Southaven, Mississippi. The groom is the

son of Mike and Petra Sneed of Olive Branch, Mississippi.

The bride wore her aunt’s ring for something borrowed, old

and blue; and her wedding gown for something new. With 225

friends and family in attendance, the ceremony took place on

the 33rd floor of the Clark Tower overlooking the Bluff City.

Guests enjoyed the setting and expansive windows, which

provided a sunset view of the city as the couple made their

wedding vows.

After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Tower Center,

with décor featuring festive fall flowers and romantic candles.

Guests enjoyed a selection of hors d’oeuvres, followed by a

buffet dinner, a band and dancing. Following a honeymoon

in Saint Lucia in the Caribbean Islands, the couple resides in

Southaven, Mississippi.

MEAGAN ANN HOLLAND & MICHAEL BLAIR SNEED

October 26, 2013, Memphis, TN

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Catering Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Chef Wally Joe

Dress Bella Novia Bridal

Flowers Danny Fulton & Jan Kilpatrick

Hair Estilo Salon, Laura Parsons

Musical Entertainment Jason Turner

Party Rentals Modern Revival Rentals

Photographer Russell Hays Photography

Venue Memphis Brooks Museum of Art


K imberly Kilpatrick and Nathan Martin were united in marriage on June 8, 2013. The bride is the daughter of Jan and Dan Kilpatrick of Louise, Miss., and Judy

Harrison of Hernando, Miss. The groom is the son of Pam and Bart Alford of Los Osos, Calif., and Pat and Randall Martin of San Luis Obispo, Calif. The bride and groom met at a fundraising event for the Boys and Girls Club of Memphis.

The ceremony was held on June 8th, 2013, at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and officiated by Reverend Jack Smith of Grenada, Miss. The ceremony took place at sunset in the courtyard of the Brooks Museum. It was a small, intimate affair on a cool summer evening. The bride and groom each hosted three attendees.

The reception was also held at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and maintained the small, intimate atmosphere of the

ceremony, boasting a vintage-modern theme. Guests were treated to a selection of hors d’oeuvres and entertained by a light acoustic guitar performance. Friends and family were also invited to partake in a scotch and cigar bar.

For something old, the bride chose a pair of pearl earrings given on her 18th birthday by her parents, as well as a vintage brooch loaned from a dear friend. For something blue, she wore a pair of silk blue shoes from Badgley Mischka. The bride’s cathedral-length veil was borrowed. Something new was provided by the dress, which came from Bella Novia Bridal.

The newly married couple is currently at home in Los Angeles, Calif. The bride graduated from Delta State University and is employed by Morrison Healthcare. The groom graduated from California Polytechnic University and is currently employed by California State University.

KIMBERLY RACHELLE KILPATRICK & NATHAN THOMAS MARTINJune 8, 2013, Memphis, TN

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Cake Brown Baguette Bakery

Catering Cedar Hill Farms

Dress Low’s Bridal

Hair Styling Emily Hamrick, High Maintenance Salon

Photography DeSoto Image, Tina Bailey

Wedding Planner & Flowers Dawn Edwards of Made Ya Look

Musical Entertainment DeSoto County Djs


L acey Edlin and Adam Moore were united in marriage on November 23rd, 2013. The ceremony was

held at Cedar Hill Farms in Hernando, Mississippi, and was officiated by Clay Moore and Joshua Heath Warren. The bride is the daughter of Jeff Edlin and Carla Edlin of Sardis, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Doc Moore and Dawn Geeslin of Senatobia, Mississippi.

For something old and borrowed, the bride chose a ring that belonged to her great aunt. For something blue, the bride wore a pair of boots that was given to her by the groom. The bride’s wedding dress

was something new. With a rustic, country theme, complete with wildflower and wheat straw bouquets against a navy blue and burlap color scheme, the ceremony was held on a chilly day inside a barn, as the couple was surrounded by 200 of their friends and family members.

The reception followed the ceremony and was also held at Cedar Hill Farms. After a honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple currently resides in Senatobia, Mississippi.

LACEY NICOLE EDLIN& ADAM WESSLEY MOORE

November 23, 2013, Hernando, MS

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Cake Jan McCord

Catering Southern Charm Catering, Inc


Invitations Wedding Paper Divas

HairEmily Gammell

Photography Harper and Shane Photography

Musical Entertainment DJ Tiger Smith

Details


CHRISTINA RENEE HADAWAY& RILEY BRANTLEY SIMS

July 20, 2013, Macon, GA

C hristina Hadaway and Riley Sims were united in marriage on July 20th, 2013. The ceremony was held at Blacksmith Shop in Macon, Georgia, and officiated

by the groom’s uncle, Roger Sims. The bride is the daughter of Phylis and Jerry Holland and Michelle and Chris Hadaway of Southaven, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Brantley Sims and Judy Thompson of Macon, Georgia and Fort Valley, Georgia.

The ceremony was a small, family affair in Georgia. The couple exchanged vows in the courtyard of the venue. The bride was walked down the aisle by her uncle, Tim Hadaway,

and given away by her stepfather, Jerry Holland. The groom’s mother provided a garter made from a piece of the bride’s father’s blue clothing for something old, borrowed and blue. The bride’s aunt and uncle, Laura and Tim Hadaway, gave the bride a bracelet featuring the bride’s father’s birthstone, sapphire, for something new.

At the reception, guests enjoyed a laid-back gathering, wine, and a mashed potato bar courtesy of Southern Charm Catering. Expecting to honeymoon in Montego Bay in July of 2014, the couple resides in Warner Robins, Georgia.

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Liesl Gregory&

DressDavid’s Bridal

CakeShirley Maples

Catering Simply Sullivants

Flowers Shamrock Wholesale

PhotographyCaptured Blessings, Alyssa Hoshnell

Venue211 Main Hall & Gardens

Wedding PlannerWill Cox and Missy Gaines

Invitations Wedding Paper Divas

EntertainmentDesoto County DJs

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L iesl Davenport and Gregory Mote were united in marriage on December 28, 2013. The ceremony was held at Como United Methodist Church and

was officiated by Jim Green. The bride is the daughter of Brenda Stepp of Senatobia, Mississippi and Ron Davenport of Houston, Texas. The groom is the son of Tim and Janet Mote of Southaven, Mississippi.

During the ceremony, the mothers were ushered in to Willie Nelson’s rendition of “What a Wonderful World.” The bridal party entered to an orchestral version of “Dixie” and the bride’s grandfather opened with scripture.

After the ceremony, a reception was held at 211 Main House and Gardens in Como, Mississippi. The theme was “Hotty Toddy” and all things Mississippi. The newly married couple walked into the first dance “Walk of Champions”-style, with a personal video message from Ole Miss Coach Hugh Freeze to open the reception. “Song of the South” was played for the Mother/Son dance, and Father/Daughter dance. Following a honeymoon in Nashville, Tennessee and Destin, Florida, the couple currently resides in Senatobia, Miss.

LIESL DAWN DAVENPORT & GREGORY ALLAN MOTEDecember 28, 2013, Como, MS

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O livia Blow and Todd Cummings were united in marriage on November 16th, 2013. The ceremony was held at Memphis Zoo: Northwest Passage and officiated by Groom’s brother-in-law Father Robert Hendrickson.

For something old, the bride wore an antique diamond necklace. A bracelet from her mother was something borrowed, her shoes were new, and she wore a blue Memphis Tigers garter. Following the ceremony, the reception was held at Teton Trek Lodge at the Memphis Zoo, and featured a mashed potato bar, a fondant-free wedding cake, and a Nintendo-themed groom’s cake. With plans to visit China for their honeymoon, the couple resides in Memphis, Tennessee.

OLIVIA BROWNING BLOW& WILLIAM TODD CUMMINGSNovember 16, 2013, Memphis, TN

Cake The Flour Garden

Catering Draper’s Catering


Flowers Ashlye McCormick Designs

Photographer Amy Hutchinson, Stratum Photo Booths

Venue Teton Trek Lodge, Memphis Zoo

Videographer Storytellers, Don Lawler

Wedding Planner Social Butterflies, LLC

Invitations Mrs. Post Fine Stationary and Gifts

Hair and Makeup Pavo's Salon

Music Jordabella Entertainment

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AMBER BROOKE BAZEMORE& RICHARD BURR WYSE

April 23 2012, Germantown, TNCake

Aunt Donna’s Cakes

Catering Heart and Soul Catering

Dress Ballew Bridal and Formal Salon

Flowers Lynn Doyle Flowers

Hair Salon Bloom, Brittany Berretta

Musical Entertainment DJ Michael Goldberg.

Photography Terry Sweeney,

Southern Vision Photo

Venue The Great Hall & Conference Center

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A mber Bazemore and Richard Wyse were united in marriage on April 23rd, 2012. The ceremony was held at Kingsway Christian Church in Germantown, Tennessee and was officiated by Pastor Cliff. The bride is

the granddaughter of Jacquelyn Bazemore of Memphis, Tennessee. The groom is the son of Ronald Wyse and the late Judy Wyse of Memphis, Tennessee.

During the ceremony, the bride and groom mixed pink and white sand in a heart-shaped container and lit dual memory candles in honor of their late mothers. For something old, the bride chose a British coin, which was a keepsake of her grandfather from his service overseas and given to him by her grandmother. Her shoes were borrowed, her garter was blue and her earrings were new.

Following the ceremony, the reception was held at The Great Hall in Germantown, Tennessee, where guests enjoyed a pink-and-orange wedding cake with cream cheese icing designed by the bride with help from Aunt Donna’s Cakes. The groom’s cake was chocolate and in the shape of the couple’s pet beagle. Following a honeymoon in Cancun, the couple resides in Bartlett, Tennessee.


K elli Renee Pickle and Melvin Douglas Joyner, III were united in marriage on February 2, 2013. The ceremony was held at Love United Methodist

Church and officiated by Rev. Chuck Bursi. The bride is the daughter of John Pickle of Love, Mississippi and Judy Pickle of Nesbit, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Doug and Sandra Joyner of Collierville, Tennessee.

During the ceremony, the bride was escorted by her fa-ther, John Pickle. She wore a Kathy Ireland-inspired dress. Her maid of honor was Marcy Mosby and the groom’s best man was Heath Joyner. The bride’s dog, “Flash,” escorted the bride’s mother, and the couple exited the ceremony in a Western carriage.

Following the ceremony, a Western-themed reception was held at Cedar Hill Farms, where guests enjoyed a wedding cake by the Cake Lady, and food provided by Hal Moore and friends of the family. To complete the Western theme, each table displayed burlap and wrapped mason jars filled with fresh flowers. Following a honeymoon in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the couple resides in Collierville, Tennessee.

Cake Cake Lady Bakery

Dress Low’s Bridal & Formal

Flowers Sharon Davis

Photographer Brenda Fuguay

Venue Cedar Hill Farms

Details

KELLI RENEE PICKLE & MELVIN DOUGLAS JOYNER III

February 2, 2013, Hernando, MS

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B rittany Miller and Matthew Bass were united in marriage on July 3, 2013. The ceremony was held at

Carahills II in Galloway, Tennessee and was officiated by Al Ainsworth. The bride is the daughter of Scott and Niki Miller of Hernando, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Matt Bass and Jesse Pyle of Hernando, Mississippi.

During the ceremony, the couple created a handmade cross that they pieced together as the pastor described the significance of two becoming one. For something old, the bride wore a pendant made from one of her grandmother’s necklaces and stitched to her gown. Her shoes were borrowed from a friend; her

jewelry was new; and her garter was red, white and blue.

Following the ceremony, at the reception, guest enjoyed food catered from Scotty’s Smokehouse in Hernando, Mississippi, and a cake and dessert bar from Ann Olivia’s. An acoustic set was performed by Chris Johnson and DJ Twinkie provided guests with additional musical entertainment throughout the rest of the evening. With peach accents, the reception featured decorations made from spray paint, burlap and wood; and floral arrangements made from Baby’s Breath and Daisies. Following a honeymoon in Durango, Colorado, the couple resides in Texarkana, Texas.

Cake Ann Olivia’s

CateringScotty’s Smokehouse


PhotographyKey Elements Photography

Details

BRITTANY ANN MILLER & MATTHEW CLYDE BASSJuly 3, 2013, Galloway, TN

Real Weddings

VenueCarahills II The

Manor

MakeupCarey Ann Pearce, The Styling Studio

MusicChris Johnson

DJ Twinkie, Red Tie Entertainment


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T iffany Johns and Paul Cowell were united in marriage on March 3, 2013. The ceremony was held at the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama and

was officiated by Fred “Captain” Saas. The bride is the daughter of Darrell Dunn and Darlene Johns of Hernando, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Roy Cowell and Barbara Matthews of Ringwood, Hampshire, England.

For something old, the bride chose her tennis bracelet. For something new, she wore a pair of earrings and a necklace. For something borrowed, she wore a slip from her grandmother and her garter was blue. 14 guests, all members of the couple’s immediate family were in attendance. After the ceremony, the family collected sand from where the couple was standing in a jar. Each family member added a shell from the beach as a keepsake.

On March 20, 2013, a reception was held at the Fountain South Inn in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Eighty guests attended the beach-themed event, which included a three-tier wedding cake decorated with seashells and stuffed with chocolate filling. Guests also enjoyed crab cakes, shrimp cocktails, a fruit and vegetable platter with dip, assorted olives and pickles, three-colored pasta salad and pimento cheese mini sandwiches. Planning to honeymoon in Europe this May, the couple resides in Nesbit, Mississippi.

Dress David's Bridal

Flowers & Catering Annette Nelson of Fountain South Inn

Musical Entertainment DJ Zwan

Photography K.C. Johns Photography

Venue Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet Club

Videography Darlene Johns

Details

TIFFANY BRIDGETT JOHNS & PAUL JOHN COWELLMarch 3, 2013, Gulf Shores, AL


JAMIE ELIZABETH BOLAND & WILLIAM "BUTCH" SOWELLJuly 18, 2013, Destin, FL

J amie Elizabeth Boland and William “Butch” Sowell were united in marriage on July 18, 2013. The bride’s parents are Judy Harrison and Frank Holliman of Hernando, Mississippi and Bobby Harrison

of Grenada, Mississippi. The groom’s mother is Rita Curle of Senatobia, Mississippi.

The couple became engaged on September 24, 2012 at the courtyard in Hernando, which was the location of their first meeting. The bride’s coworkers were told to be at the courtyard at a certain time for a staff photo. The groom had hired a photographer to capture the proposal, and with the bride’s favorite flowers (sunflowers) in hand, the groom dropped to one knee and asked her to marry him.

The ceremony took place in Destin, Florida and was a small, family af-fair. The couple's children served as the attemdants. For something bor-rowed, the bride wore earrings belonging to a close friend. For something old, she wore an antique broach that once belonged to her grandmother. Her wedding dress was something new and she painted her toenails blue.

The couple honeymooned in Destin, FL. The family resides in Senatobia,

Mississippi.

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Dress David's Bridal

Engagement Photography Lisa Chapman

Wedding Photography Barefoot Beach Weddings

Venue Sand Piper Cove

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S ue Nguyen and William Merbs were united in marriage on December 28, 2013. The ceremony was held at Vietnamese Baptist Church and officiated by Pastor Douglas L. Kellum.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Xem Van Nguyen of Memphis, Tennessee. The groom is the son of Ms. Connie Merbs of Morley, Michigan.

The bride’s bracelet was something borrowed from her good friend/mentor from Oregon and her shoes were blue. The wedding day began with a tea ceremony in the morning at Sue’s parents’ house to honor her parents’ wish of having a traditional ceremony. Will wore traditional Scottish formal dress accompanied by his groomsmen. Sue wore a traditional Vietnamese long dress, áo dài. A few hours later, the bride changed into a traditional bridal gown while the groomsmen maintained their traditional Scottish garb for a Christian ceremony at the church.

The reception was held at Asian Palace Restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee, and included a 9-course meal in addition to the wedding cake as dessert. A second reception was held on Sunday, January 5th, 2014, at Jin Wah in Beaverton, Oregon. The couple resides in Lebanon, Oregon.

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What's in the Bag?Personalized Piece: A custom cup with a couple’s logo or monogram adds detail and personal touch to any basket.

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The Beverage: Treat guests to their first toast of the weekend with a complimentary bottle of champagne.

Good Reads: Reading material is a great idea if traveling by plane. Everyone loves a good magazine. The Swag: Soul Mates- a #1 must have for ladies welcome baskets, especially if you're hosting an outdoor rehearsal dinner, wedding or reception. These are amazing heel savers that look good and are easy to dance in. Decadence & Luxury: Chocolate spoons for coffee or bedazzled lollipops.


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Tower Center at Clark Tower5100 Poplar Ave., #3300, Memphis901.767.8776, Towercentermemphis.com

CATERING & CONFECTIONSAnn Olivia’s1139 Holly Springs Rd., Hernando662.288.1600, annolivias.com

Annette Nelson, Fountain South InnBed & Breakfast and Event Hall6769 Morell Cv., Olive Branch901.413.7770, fountainsouthinn.com

Aunt Donna’s CakesCollierville, 901.490.0315

Blue Daze Bistro221 E. Commerce St., Hernando662.469.9304, Bluedaze.com

Brown Baguette Bakery7090 Malco Blvd., Southaven662.349.7434, brownbaguette.com

Cake Lady Bakery 50 Clarington Dr., Southaven, 662.535.2253, thecakeladydesoto.com

Cedar Hill Farms8 Love Rd., Hernando662.429.2540, gocedarhillfarm.com

Draper’s Catering6116 Macon Rd., Memphis901.385.7788, draperscatering.com

The Flour Garden4730 Poplar Ave., #3Memphis, 901.486.1257

Frost Bake Shop394 S Grove Park Rd, Memphis901.682.4545, frostbakeshop.com

Heart and Soul Catering698 Waring Rd., Memphis901.682.0041, heartsoulcatering.com

Jan McCord Fort Valley, GA478.952.7120

Miss Muff’n Bakery7511 Queens Ct., Germantown 901.757.1258, missmuffnbakery.com

Scotty’s Smokehouse901.834.0744, scottyssmokehouse.com

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Southern Charm Catering, IncFort Valley, GA 478.365.0512, southerncharmcatering.net

The Sweet Boutique1076 Goodman Rd. Southaven, 662.470.6202

Wade and Co. Catering5100 Poplar Ave, Memphis901.260.3766, wadeandcompanycatering.com

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Coast 2 Coast EntertainmentDJ Zwan7206 Hunters Horn Dr. Olive Branch, 901.721.5528

DeSoto County DJsOlive Branch901.849.4207, desotocountydjs.com

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Dingo Entertainment DJ Keith 6226 Rockledge Dr, Memphis901.337.4114, Dingodjs.com

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Great Sounds MemphisDJ Michael Goldberg901.461.7529, greatsoundsmemphis.com

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Red Tie EntertainmentDJ Twinkie 901.691.6399, RedtieDJs.com

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Dawn Edwards of Made Ya Look662.413.4177, Hernando, MS

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Dawn Edwards, Made Ya Look662.413.4177, Hernando, MS

Annette Nelson of Fountain South InnBed & Breakfast and Event Hall6769 Morell Cv., Olive Branch901.413.7770, fountainsouthinn.com

Hernando Flower Shop141 W. Commerce St., Hernando 662.429.5281, hernandoflowershop.com

Holliday Flowers and Events2316 S. Germantown Rd., Germantown901.753.2400, hollidayflowers.com

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Lynn Doyle Flowers5635 Poplar Ave., Memphis901.762.4598, lynndoyleflowers.com

Olive Branch Florist9120 Pigeon Roost Rd., Olive Branch662.895.2461, Olivebranchmsflorist.com

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Adel Amor Cosmetics901.628.9599, Adelamor.com

Dominique Chaney901.340.0620

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Gia Marina4726 Poplar Ave., Ste. 3, Memphis901.685.5020, giamarina.com

High Maintenance Salon, Emily Hamrick7040 Windstone Blvd., Olive Branch662.890.9501, highmaintenanceonline.com

Mary Kay, Stacey Hollifield 901.340.8130, marykay.com/sholifield3

Pavo Salon 374 S Grove Park Rd #101, Memphis901.818.0773, pavosalonspa.com

Salon Bloom, Brittany Berretta 80 Tillman Ave., Ste. 109Memphis, 901.355.9899

The Styling Studio Carey Ann Pearce9065 Sandidge Center Cv. St.e AOlive Branch662.890.7020, 901.216.4658

INVITATIONS & PAPER DETAILSHappi-Stores6645 Poplar Ave Ste 105, Germantown901.758.0034, happi-stores.com

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Mrs. Post Fine Stationary & Gifts3092 Poplar Ave., #10, Memphis901.433.9013, mrspoststationery.com

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Diamond Brokers of Memphis5134 Poplar Ave., Memphis901.682.3426, diamondbrokersofmemphis.com

Doron Diamond Merchant 510 Perkins Extd, Memphis901.763.3921, dorondiamonds.com

Platinum Jewelers of Memphis545 Perkins Extd, Memphis901.680.0020, platiumjewelers.com

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1. 35% of your credit score is payment history. Make all your payments on

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2. 30% of your credit score is the amount owed on loans and credit cards. Smaller balances on credit cards will

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High balances and maxed-out credit

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New loans with little payment history

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can show that you make payments

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4. 10% of your credit score is the types of accounts you have. A mix of ac-

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making it impossible to get out of

debt. Keeping a big balance on a

credit score also negatively affects

your credit score.

• Exceeding Credit Limit Charging all that a card allows or

going over the credit limit on a

regular basis can carry the

consequences of over-the-limit fees

and a higher interest rate from the

lender. A person’s credit can also

be negatively affected, since credit

scores compare one’s balance to

one’s limits.

• Applying For Too Many Lines of CreditWhen a person continually seeks to

increase the amount of credit made

available to them, whether though

multiple credit cards or loans, they

risk becoming overextended and

thus, lowering their credit score.

Also, each time a person applies

for new credit, an inquiry is gener-

ated that usually lowers one’s credit

score by a couple of points.

• Falling for Credit Repair Schemes A divorce, bankruptcy or foreclosure

are just a few things that might

cause credit to suffer. Only time and

good payment practices can repair

bad credit. Be wary of anyone offer-

ing a “quick fix,” for they are likely to

charge high upfront fees or hidden

costs for their “services.” It takes

time to build credit in the beginning

and it takes time to repair it, once it

is damaged.

• Communicate with LendersIf unable to make payments on

time, let lenders know. Explain the

situation so the company knows

what to expect going forward. This

will create a level of trust, and will

go a long way in creating a solution

for a shared problem. Hiding or

ignoring payments will only worsen

any situation.

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