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Kate & Derek Doucet
Wedding date: February 19, 2022 VENDORS Photographer: Grace Photography Wedding planner: Maycee Scardino, The Wedding Collection Ceremony and Reception venue: The Bay St. Louis Community Hall Florist: Beth Cranford Flowers and the bride’s aunts and uncles with FiftyFlowers.com Caterer: Southern Fusion Catering, LLC Liquor: Labat Bartending Makeup: Chrissy Cox Hair: Ashley Mills Jewelry: Friend…
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Finding your dream dress
By The Wedding Collection Photo by EJR Photography BE OPEN It is always helpful to know what you like but don’t be afraid to try on something out of the box. SHOP EARLY Knowing that gowns take six to eight months, we always suggest ordering your bridal gown to arrive three months before your wedding…
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Caitlin & Jacob Miles
Wedding date: February 27, 2021 VENDORS Photography: MAC Photo Co. Second Shooter: My-Tram Seymour Wedding Planners: Magnolia Bride Ceremony Venue: Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Reception Venue: Nativity Sacred Heart Center Florist: Shindig Floral Design Caterer/Bar Services: Southern Flavor Catering Liquor/Beer/Wine: Keesler Air Force Base & The Bottle Shop Makeup:…
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Fall for these 2020 bridal gown trends
By Kerri Pellegrin From sweet lace to high drama, here’s the trends you’re sure to see coming down the aisle this year: CONTEMPORARY SPARKLE While sparkle and shine is nothing new in the bridal fashion world, this season takes on traditional sequins and beading — with fully embellished textiles fit for the modern bride. Perfect…
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So you just got engaged…here’s what to do next
By Jennifer Gentile Perhaps it happened during a quiet moment between just the two of you. Maybe he tipped off your friends and family, so your nearest and dearest got to witness your happy tears. However the proposal happened, congratulations on your engagement! The wedding journey is just beginning, and as any bride can attest,…
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Stuart & Caitlyn Simpson Dodds
Wedding date: November 9, 2019 BRIDE’S FAVORITE ELEMENT OF THE WEDDING “Before we entered the reception, our wedding planner arranged a private dinner for us to enjoy our first meal together as husband and wife. Those precious, valuable moments allowed us some uninterrupted time to slow down and experience the joy of being newlyweds.” HER…
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Trends: Jewelry & Accessories
Wedding guests may ooh and ah over the bride’s gown, but it’s the details that take her look over the top. According to Gail Pav, sales director with Pav & Broome Fine Jewelry in Gulfport, brides are embracing of-the-moment accents that reflect their personality and grab attention. 2020 will be the year for untraditional shapes…
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Fall for these 2020 bridal gown trends
By Kerri Pellegrin From sweet lace to high drama, here’s the trends you’re sure to see coming down the aisle this year: CONTEMPORARY SPARKLE While sparkle and shine is nothing new in the bridal fashion world, this season takes on traditional sequins and beading — with fully embellished textiles fit for the modern bride. Perfect…
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Alexis & Chris Garrett
Sentimental sweethearts Special touches make couple’s wedding day unique By Jennifer Gentile Chris Garrett’s marriage proposal was the most meaningful moment his bride-to-be, Alexis McAuliffe, could have imagined. The couple, who met while working at The Chimneys restaurant in Gulfport, were visiting Alexis’s grandmother in Massachusetts for her 85th birthday. There in the home where…
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Morgan & Cory Dickerson
Wedding date: September 28, 2019 Bride’s Favorite Element of the Wedding Seeing my groom’s face when I was walking down the aisle. Although there were so many people present in the moment, it still felt like it was only him and me. Her Advice for Other Couples Make sure you have a wedding planner.…