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F E AT U R E S The 31st Annual Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration: Visits, Vittles & Vines ..................................................................................... 21-24

WEDDINGS Mary Amelia Conn &William Keith Bryant, Jr. ............................................. 28-29 Mary Eleanor Doty & John McCarty Gratwick ............................................... 30-31 Rachel Megan Edmonds & Bill Edwin McKenzie, Jr....................................... 32-33 Kristin Victoria Greer & Andrew Hart Little .................................................. 34-35 Kathryn Elizabeth Howell & Trace Truman Palmer ....................................... 36-37 Margaret McNeely Jordan & Mark Steven Porter, Jr. ...................................... 38-39 Kelsey ReneĂŠ Leake & Travis Mitchell Grace .................................................. 40-41 Eleanor Wesley-Anne Smith & Dr. Adam Charles Edwin Turner .................... 42-43

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Rheagan Blaire Welch & Johnathan Garrett Holden ...................................... 44-45

ENGAGEMENTS Smith & Strahan Engagement .............................................................................46 Ellard & Kennedy Engagement ...........................................................................47

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Legal Notes To Kill a Dog .......................................................................................................16

Up & Coming Premier Events............................................................................................... 48-49 Louisiana Up & Coming ......................................................................................50 Mississippi Up & Coming .....................................................................................51

ON THE COVER Photographer Kelly Nevel captured this beautiful setting for Rheagan Welch Holden on the day of her wedding, commemorating its romance with a collage symbolic of southern wedding WUDGLWLRQV D PXOWL à RUDO EULGH¡V ERXTXHW distinctive wedding shoes, a symbolic garter, heirloom jewelry, and wedding rings. See story on pages 44-45.

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PUBLISHER Cheryl Foggo Rinehart COPY EDITOR Jean Nosser Biglane GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jan Ratcliff S TA F F P H O T O G R A P H E R S Tim McCary Cheryl Rinehart Lisa Adams Whittington SALES STAFF Cheryl Rinehart Donna Sessions CONTRIBUTORS Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin III Becky Junkin

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Becky Junkin

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and pigs, may kill any dog that is chasing or endangering such livestock. In addition, law enforcement is also allowed, as are veterinarians, to euthanize stray dogs unGHU FHUWDLQ VWDWXWHV $FWXDOO\ 0LVV &RGH † 41-3 (4) allows any person acting in good faith WR HXWKDQL]H DQ DQLPDO WKDW KDV IRU H[DPSOH EHHQ DEXVHG LQMXUHG RU VWDUYHG 7KHUHIRUH LI you come upon a dog that has been run over by a car, and the dog is not dead but is severely inMXUHG LQ P\ RSLQLRQ \RX ZRXOG EH MXVWLĂ€HG LQ putting the animal out of its misery without havLQJ WR FRQVXOW ODZ RIĂ€FHUV RU D YHWHULQDULDQ )LQDOO\ PRVW VWDWHV DOVR PDNH H[FHSWLRQV IRU DQLPDOV XVHG LQ VFLHQWLĂ€F H[SHULPHQWV FLUFXPstances which I know are very controversial. I want to make sure I am clear on this advice: <RX PD\ 127 NLOO RU HXWKDQL]H D GRJ RU FDW IRU that matter) that is merely passing through your property or in your opinion is trespassing, and WKLV LQFOXGHV JHWWLQJ LQWR \RXU WUDVK 7KHUH DUH Mississippi cases going back to the 1900s that stand for this proposition. In the case of +RGJH YV &DXVH\ (Miss. Supreme Ct. 1900), a man was sued for killing a dog that was merely walking through his corn FURS 7KH &RXUW KHOG WKH PDQ OLDEOH IRU NLOOLQJ a non-aggressive dog and stated, “When it is borne in mind of what great value dogs are, the reasonableness of the general rule against the right to kill a mere trespassing dog is apparent.â€? Now, mind you, this case was decided over one hundred years ago. Virtually all states treat dogs and cats as “personal property.â€? In the event that someone wrongfully and maliciously kills your animal, and you sue the person civilly, your measure of “damagesâ€? is in the YDOXH RI the dog or cat and not the sentimental loss you realL]H 7KLV LV WUXH HYHQ LI \RX YLHZ \RXU GRJ DV IDPLO\ <RX PD\ FROOHFW IRU DWWRUQH\¡V IHHV YHW ELOOV DQG VRPH RWKHU FRQVHTXHQWLDO GDPDJHV but you will not be allowed to collect for your great and personal loss as you would if a family member were killed. My wife and I own dogs, and we had one of RXU GRJV VKRW D IHZ \HDUV EDFN 2XU GRJ VXUvived, and I could never prove one hundred percent who shot him although I had an idea of ZKR LW ZDV 1H[W WLPH , ZRXOG KDYH QR SURElem prosecuting any individuals whom I catch shooting one of my pets.

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin III was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1981 and has been practicing many aspects of the law at the firm of Gwin, Punches & Kelley in Natchez, Mississippi, ever since.

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ROBERT ST. JOHN Robert St. John is a restauranteur, chef, columnist, and author. For over 20 years, he has written a weekly syndicated newspaper column and spent almost four decades in the restaurant business, thirty as the owner of the Purple Parrot, Crescent &LW\ *ULOO 0DKRJDQ\ %DU %UDQFK 7DEHOOD (G¡V %XUJHU -RLQW 7KH 0LGWRZQHU DQG 0LGWRZQ 'RQXW LQ +DWWLHVEXUJ 0LVVLVVLSSL +H KDV EHHQ QDPHG WKH VWDWH¡V top chef three consecutive years and was honored as Mississippi Restaurateur of the Year. St. John is the author of eleven books, including four collaborations with watercolorist Wyatt Waters. His eleventh book, $ 0LVVLVVLSSL 3DODWH, the latest collaboration with Waters, was released last year. St. John is also the creator, producer, and co-host of the Public Broadcasting series 3DODWH WR 3DOHWWH ZLWK 5REHUW 6W -RKQ DQG :\DWW :DWHUV ZKLFK KDV MXVW Ă€QLVKHG Ă€OPLQJ LWV IRXUWK VHDVRQ 6W -RKQ LV WKH IRXQGHU RI +DWWLHVEXUJ¡V 0LGWRZQ 0HUFKDQWV $VVRFLDWLRQ RI +DWWLHVEXUJ +XQGUHG DQ RUJDQL]DWLRQ WKDW DVVLVWV VZRUQ ODZ HQIRUFHPHQW DQG Ă€UVW UHVSRQGHUV¡ IDPLOLHV LQ QHHG DQG RI ([WUD 7DEOH D VWDWHZLGH QRQ SURĂ€W WKDW VKLSV over twenty tons of healthy food to over thirty-two Mississippi soup kitchens and mission pantries every month. WYATT WATERS Popularly known for his watercolors of Southern culture, Wyatt Waters is a waWHUFRORU PDVWHU ZKR ZRUNV VROHO\ RQ ORFDWLRQÂłSUHIHUULQJ WKH FKDOOHQJHV WKDW ERWK SOHLQ DLU DQG ZDWHUFRORU SUHVHQW 7KH ZRUNV RI :DWHUV KDYH EHHQ IHDWXUHG in $UW $QWLTXHV, $PHULFDQ $UWLVW 3OHLQ $LU, and :DWHUFRORU, and can be found LQ ERWK SULYDWH DQG FRUSRUDWH FROOHFWLRQV $ UHFLSLHQW RI WKH 0LVVLVVLSSL *RYHUQRU¡V $ZDUG IRU DUWLVWLF H[FHOOHQFH :DWHUV KDV KDG QXPHURXV VROR H[KLELWLRQV DW PXVHXPV VXFK DV WKH 0LVVLVVLSSL 0XVHXP RI $UW /DXUHQ 5RJHUV 0XVHXP RI $UW 0HULGLDQ 0XVHXP RI $UW DQG -DFNVRQ 0XQLFLSDO *DOOHU\ +H DQG FKHI 5REHUW 6W -RKQ KDYH FROODERUDWHG RQ IRXU ERRNVÂł$ 6RXWKHUQ 3DODWH, Southern Seasons, $Q ,WDOLDQ 3DODWH, and $ 0LVVLVVLSSL 3DODWH Most recently, Waters and 6W -RKQ KDYH FR KRVWHG 0LVVLVVLSSL 3XEOLF %URDGFDVWLQJ¡V 3DODWH WR 3DOHWWH seULHV FKURQLFOLQJ WKHLU WUDYHOV DQG FXOLQDU\ DQG DUWLVWLF H[SHULHQFHV DFURVV 0LVsissippi and Italy. He and his wife, Kristi, own and operate the Wyatt Waters Gallery in Clinton, Mississippi.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday evening, February 27, 2020 Natchez Convention Center, 211 Main Street 5:00 pm - Opening Remarks 5:15-6:00 pm - Short Film: Thinking of Home, Falkner House and Rowan Oak, Larry Wells 6:00-7:00 pm - MPR TV Series: Palate to Palette with Rober St. John and Wyatt Waters 7:00 pm - Book Signing 7:30 pm - Special Event with Film Natchez Friday, February 28, 2020 Natchez Convention Center, 211 Main Street 8:30 am - Opening Ceremony with President Dr. Jane Hulon, Copiah-Lincoln Community College; Mayor Darryl Grennell, City of Natchez; and Vice President Dr. Sandra Barnes, Copiah-Lincoln Community College Natchez Campus Recognition of William Winter Scholars and Vance Fellows 9:00-9:45 am - “Kissin’ Don’t Last; Cookery Do: Viewing Southern Lives Through Community Cookbooks,â€? Dr. Andrew P. Haley, University of Southern Mississippi 9:45-10:30 am Ĺ?$ /LIHWLPH DW 7DEOH 7KH &DUHHU 6HUYHUV 2UDO +LVWRU\ 3URMHFW Ĺ?b $QQHPDULH $QGHUVRQ 6RXWKHUQ Foodways Alliance 10:30-11:30 am - “Blackeyed Peas & Voodoo Stories: Welty’s Women Harnessing Immortality through Food,â€? Dr. Ebony Lumumba, Tougaloo College 11:30 - Book Signing 1:00-1:45 pm - Presentation of the Thad Cochran Award for Achievement in the Humanities to Dr. Ann J. Abadie, Professor Emerita, University of Mississippi, and Founding Member of the Southern Foodways Alliance, Oxford, Mississippi 1:45-2:30 pm - “Consuming Southern Hospitality: Thinking About Identity in the Contemporary South,â€? Ashli Quesinberry Stokes, Univ. of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Wendy Atkins-Sayre, Univ. of Memphis 2:45-3:30 pm - “The Long History of Food in the Natchez Bluffs,â€? Dr. Megan Kassabaum, University of Pennsylvania 3:30 pm - Book Signing 4:30 pm - Tour of Concord Quarters (301 Gayoso Avenue), the remaining slave quarters dependency of Concord 0DQVLRQ WKH RIĆ“FLDO UHVLGHQFH RI WKH 6SDQLVK JRYHUQRUV RI WKH 0LVVLVVLSSL 7HUULWRU\ Ticketed Event $15 6:00 pm - +HULWDJH 6RXO 'LQQHU DW WKH 0XVHXP RI $IULFDQ $PHULFDQ +LVWRU\ &XOWXUH 0DLQ 6WUHHW ZLWK IRRG DQG GHPR E\ 1DWFKH] +HULWDJH 6FKRRO RI &RRNLQJ DQG PXVLF SURYLGHG E\ 15K\WKP Ticketed Event $25 Saturday, February 29, 2020 Natchez Convention Center, 211 Main Street 8:30 am - Opening Remarks: Dr. Jane Hulon, President, Copiah Lincoln Community College; Recognition of the Winners of the John D. W. Guice Young Writers Competition 9:00-10:00 am - “Black Chefs in the White House,â€? Adrian E. Miller, author of The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Fed our First Families from the Washingtons to the Obamas 10:00 am - Book Signing 10:15-11:15 am - Presentations of Richard Wright Awards for Literary Excellence and the Horton Foote Award for Screenwriting with talks by each award winner, award winners TBA 11:30 am-12:45 pm - /XQFKHRQ DW 7KH &DUULDJH +RXVH 5HVWDXUDQW +LJK 6WUHHW ZLWK VSHFLDO JXHVW Ticketed Event $30 1:00-1:45 pm - “Over and Under the Fence: Southern Gardening as Social Glue,â€? Felder Rushing, author and host of NPR’s The Gestalt Gardener 1:45-2:45 pm - Local experts discuss food and gardens in Natchez:“Entertaining, Natchez Style,â€? Regina CharboQHDX DXWKRU DQG FKHI Ĺ?6RXWKHUQ *DUGHQ 'HVLJQ Ĺ? -RKQ *UDG\ %XUQV DXWKRU DQG Ĺ´RUDO GHVLJQHU 2:45-3:30 pm - “New Orleans Drinking Culture,â€? Liz Williams, author and founder of the National Food & Beverage Foundation 3:30 pm - Book Signing 4:00 pm - $ 1DWFKH] 6W\OH &RFNWDLO 3DUW\ ZLWK &KHI 5HJLQD &KDUERQHDX DW 5HJLQDĹ?V .LWFKHQ 0DLQ 6WUHHW Ticketed Event $15 6:00-10:00 pm - 'LQQHU ZLWK Hamilton 2WKHU %URDGZD\ +LWV )HDWXULQJ *UHDW $PHULFDQ $UW 0DVWHUV Ticketed Event $125. Broadway comes to Natchez! Join a special Broadway cast as they perform selections from Hamilton: An American Musical and other hit Broadway musicals during a seated dinner. You will also have the opportunity to view and purchase works from celebrated master artists. Natchez Convention Center—211 Main Street—Natchez, Mississippi: All events at the NLCC are free and open to the public.

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MARY AMELIA CONN& WILLIAM KEITH BRYANT, JR.

OCTOBER 12, 2019 J NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI J PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE MCDANIEL PHOTOGRAPHY

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n October 12, 2019, Mary Amelia Conn of Natchez, Mississippi, and William Keith Bryant, Jr., of Steens, Mississippi, were united in marriage at Brandon Hall Plantation in Natchez. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garry D. Conn of Natchez, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Netterville of Natchez, and of the late Mrs. Mary Lou Ingles and the late Mr. Doyle W. Conn of Alexandria, Louisiana. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. William Keith Bryant, Sr., of Steens; his grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Baucom of Steens and Mrs. Linda Fulgham of West Point, Mississippi. Attending the bride as her maid of honor was Savannah Bryant of Mobile, Alabama. Bridesmaids were Cali Liebelt of Mount Pleasant, Mississippi; Destin Johnston of New Orleans, Louisiana; Breanna Cooper of Memphis, Tennessee; Alexa Salerno of Tampa, Florida; Carmen

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St. Clair of Natchez; Alana Ralph of Cincinnati, Ohio; Allison Mackey of Atlanta, Georgia; and Corie Walters and Macy Walters, both of Columbus, Mississippi. Serving the groom as best men were his father, William Keith Bryant, Sr., and Connor Alley of Overkand Park, Kansas. Groomsmen were Mick Peddicord of San Antonio, Texas; Marshall Tomlinson, Clay Walters, and Blaine Walters, all of Columbus, Mississippi; Luke Bryant of Steens; Richard Conn and Cole Radzewicz, both of Natchez; and Ryan Pierce of Lake Forest, Illinois. Ashford Conn, son of Wesley Conn of Brandon, Mississippi, served as ring bearer. A reception at Brandon Hall followed the ceremony and entertained family and guests with music from the band Uncle Longhair. Caterer for the occasion was Sissy Eidt Browning of Everything Fancy Catering in Natchez, and confectioner was Charlotte Marshall of Buttercup Bakery in Natchez. Capturing the day’s memorable moments were photographer Anne McDaniel of Anne McDaniel Photography and videographer Michael Chapman of Michael Chapman Studios, LLC. )RU WKHLU KRQH\PRRQ WKH FRXSOH à HZ LQWR %DUFHORQD Spain, for two days and then departed on a Royal Caribbean International Cruise to Nice, France; to the Italian locales of 3RUWRÀQR )ORUHQFH 3LVD DQG 5RPH DQG ÀQDOO\ WR WKH $PDOÀ Coast at Salerno, Italy.

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MARY ELEANOR DOTY& JOHN MCCARTY GRATWICK

MAY 11, 2019 J BROOKHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI J PHOTOGRAPHY BY MASA KATHRYN PHOTOGRAPHY

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ary Eleanor Doty of Brookhaven, Mississippi, and John McCarty Gratwick of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were united in marriage on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church in Brookhaven with the Reverend Frank Haynes of Jackson, Mississippi, and WKH 5HYHUHQG /\QQ 0RWH RI %URRNKDYHQ RIĂ€FLDWLQJ 7KH EULGH LV WKH GDXJKWHU RI 6HQDWRU 6DOO\ %XUFKĂ€HOG 'RW\ DQG 0U 3DW Nelson and of Dr. and Mrs. William Donald Doty, all of Brookhaven. Her JUDQGSDUHQWV DUH 0UV %HWW\ %XUFKĂ€HOG DQG WKH ODWH 0U &KDUOHV ( %XUFKĂ€HOG DQG 0U DQG 0UV -RH ( 'RW\ DOO RI .RVFLXVNR 0LVVLVVLSSL Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchinson McFarlane Gratwick of Hattiesburg. His grandparents are Mrs. Kenneth Graham McCarty, Jr., and the late Mr. McCarty of Hattiesburg; the late Mr. Roger

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Weare Gratwick of Decatur, Alabama; and the late Mrs. Ann MacFarlane Nussbaum of Savannah, Georgia. Escorted by her father, Dr. William Donald Doty, the bride wore a clasVLFDOO\ URPDQWLF Ă€W DQG Ă DUH ZHGGLQJ GUHVV E\ GHVLJQHU 0DUWLQD /LDQDEROG ZLWK GUDPDWLF )UHQFK LQVSLUHG ODFH DSSOLTXHV DQG VRIW EHDGLQJ Ă RZLQJ LQWR a cathedral-length train featuring elegant lace detailing. Attending the bride as her maids of honor were Sarah Caroline Doty of Brookhaven and Emily Frances Ware of Jackson, Mississippi. Serving as bridesmaids were Maggie Elizabeth Gratwick and Mary Morgan Gratwick, both of Hattiesburg; Carolyn Elizabeth Crozier of Brookhaven; Madison Elise Evans of Brandon, Mississippi; Sarah Beth Phelps of Hernando, Mississippi; Kimberly Nicole Poole and Kristin Amanda Smith, both of Madison, Mississippi; and Sarah Elizabeth Roberson of 1DVKYLOOH 7HQQHVVHH 7KHVH DWWHQGDQWV ZRUH Ă RRU OHQJWK sleeveless gowns of petal pink chiffon. Flower girl for the occasion was Anne Chesney Richardson of Hattiesburg. Serving the groom as best man was his father, John Hutchinson McFarlane Gratwick; and groomsmen were Benjamin Gray Doty of Brookhaven; Brennan Neilson Broussard, Christopher John Enger, Michael Joseph Enger, and Wesley Martin Windham, all of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; William Farrar Keeler of Jackson; Kirkland Morgan McCarty and Clayton Pierce Richardson, both of Hattiesburg; and Keeton Alexander Treadwell of Madison. Acolytes were Joshua Dylan Battles of Burleson, Texas, and William Emerson McCarty Hewitt of Washington, D.C. Music for the ceremony was provided by organist Steve Russell, and vocalists were Emily Katharine Lowery and Scarlett Thomas Hart, who sang “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.â€? Photography was by Masa Kathryn Photography of Columbus, Mississippi; videographer was Jessie &ODLUH 0HODQFRQ RI -DFNVRQ DQG Ă RUDO GHVLJQV ZHUH FUHDWHG by Bertha’s Flowers of Brookhaven and by Becky Doty. After the wedding ceremony, a reception ensued at ButWHUĂ€HOG 0DQVLRQ LQ %URRNKDYHQ ZLWK WKH EDQG &UHDWLYLW\ RI Atlanta, Georgia, entertaining family and guests. Caterer for this event was Pretty Presentations of Meridian, Mississippi; and confectioner was Georgia Blue Bakery. Following their honeymoon in Anguilla, British West Indies, the couple are at home in Flowood, Mississippi, where the groom is employed as a civil engineer at Hemphill Construction and the bride is a second-year dental student at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Prior to the wedding, the bridal party enjoyed a beautiful luncheon at the home of Mrs. Celeste Lowery. The occasion was hosted by aunts of the bride, Mrs. Libby Hewitt of Brookhaven; Mrs. Amy Owen of Birmingham, Alabama; and Mrs. Jane Bates of Burleson, Texas. On the eve of the wedding, the parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Brookhaven Country Club for the wedding party, family, and out-of-town guests. Highlighting the dinner were toasts made by the uncles of the groom.

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RACHEL MEGAN EDMONDS& BILL EDWIN MCKENZIE, JR. SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 J NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI J PHOTOGRAPHY BY PIPER PHOTOGRAPHY

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lace mantilla veil. Her bridal bouquet of ivory and pale blush garden roses, miniature green hydrangeas, and blue thistle was crowned in different varieties of eucalyptus and wrapped in vintage ivory lace from her late grandmother Margaret Burkley. 7KH EULGH ZDV DWWHQGHG E\ KHU GDXJKWHU DQG Ă RZHU JLUO 0HULEHOO Burkley Edmonds, who was dressed in a precious tea-length, champagne and ivory lace dress, which perfectly complimented her mommy. Serving as matron of honor was the bride’s lifelong, dear friend Shaye Hope 0F$GRU\ ZKR ZRUH D EHDXWLIXOO\ HPEHOOLVKHG Ă RRU OHQJWK QDY\ FKLIIRQ gown and carried a miniature version of the bride’s bouquet. Attending the groom as best man was Michael Faust; and the bride’s son, Mitchell Thomas Givens, served as groomsman. They were handsomely dressed in navy tuxedoes with boutonnieres of roses, thistle, and eucalyptus. The bride and her mother, Charlotte Marshall, own JaNel’s Flowers and Buttercup Bakery in Natchez. There was no question as to who would handle all of the beautiful details as the bride explained, “With our family working together, I knew everything would be perfect. I am blessed with a very talented family.â€? Layers of greenery and roses enhanced the natural beauty of the home and surrounding gardens. Following the ceremony, there was an intimate reception at the home for family and close friends. The family business, JaNel’s Flowers and Buttercup Bakery, also provided all of the scrumptious treats, both savory and sweet. The bride’s cake was a traditional, IRXU WLHU DOPRQG FDNH ZLWK PXOWLSOH Ă€OOLQJV LQFOXGLQJ apricot and raspberry, and was beautifully adorned

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KRISTIN VICTORIA GREER& ANDREW HART LITTLE

MAY 25, 2019 J KINGSTON, MISSISSIPPI J PHOTOGRAPHY BY HERITAGE PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMS

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t. Mary Chapel at Laurel Hill Plantation in Natchez, Mississippi, served as the intimate setting for a family celebration of the marriage of Kristin Victoria Greer, of Carlisle, Mississippi, and AnGUHZ +DUW /LWWOH RI 1DWFKH] RQ 0D\ 2IÀFLDWLQJ WKH FHUHPRQ\ was the Reverend Hugh Jones. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Greer of Carlisle, and the granddaughter of Mr. Cecil Greer and Mrs. Martha Gaddis, both deceased, of Carlisle, and of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stuckey, both deceased, of Meridian, Mississippi. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. David Little of New Ulm, Texas, formerly of Natchez; and his grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Little, both deceased, of Columbus, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. Graham Temple, both deceased, of Brookhaven, Mississippi. In a traditional ball-gown wedding dress, the bride was escorted by her father. Her gown featured a beaded belt and lace over tulle on the bodice and the bottom of the gown. For the ceremony, she wore a catheGUDO OHQJWK YHLO ZKLFK VKH H[FKDQJHG IRU D ÀQJHUWLS OHQJWK YHLO IRU SDUW of the reception.

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:HDULQJ FRUQĂ RZHU EOXH FKLIIRQ JRZQV ZHUH WKH EULGH¡V PDLG RI KRQor, Jane Greer of Carlisle, and bridesmaids Analise Brashier Riggins of Biloxi, Mississippi; Emily Sucherman of New Orleans, Louisiana; Madeline Crawford Cummins of Madison, Mississippi; Lauren Watts of ViGDOLD /RXLVLDQD .DLWO\Q 0D\Ă€HOG RI 1DWFKH] DQG (PHUVRQ &ODUNH RI +DWWLHVEXUJ 0LVVLVVLSSL 6HUYLQJ DV Ă RZHU JLUOV ZHUH /LO\ &ODLUH :LOOHUV daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Willers of Louisville, and Laura Kate Buys, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. David Buys of Starkville, Mississippi. Proxy bride during the wedding rehearsal was Maggie Hinesley of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Attending the groom as his best man was his father, David Little, and groomsmen Josh Gamberi, Blase Bradford, and Zac Arnold, all of Natchez; Ryan Forman of Vidalia; Steven Eames of Ferriday, Louisiana; Matt Greer of Florence, Mississippi; and Cal Crawford of Louisville, Mississippi. Ring bearers were John Michael Greer and Maddox Greer, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Greer of Florence. A reception at Monmouth Historic Inn in Natchez followed the ceremony. Family and guests were entertained by Style the Band and treated to elegant fare by Monmouth Inn’s caterers. Confectioner for the event was Molly Manning of Natchez. Instead of tossing her bouquet, the bride gathered all the single ladies to join in a bouquet ribbon-cutting. Each lady grabbed a ribbon tied to the bouquet, and all walked around the bride who was blindfolded. From her place in the center, the bride clipped the ribbons one by one until one lady remained holding her uncut ribbon; and the bouquet, then, was hers. Event planner for both the ceremony and reception was Karan Stamps. Photography was provided by Heritage Photography and Films of Hattiesburg; and videography was furnished by Tommy Kirkpatrick Wedding Films of Jackson, Mississippi. Mary Kaylin Gray of Helen’s Florist in Vicksburg, 0LVVLVVLSSL GHVLJQHG WKH Ă RZHUV IRU WKH RFFDVLRQ DQG SURYLGLQJ music for the ceremony was pianist Cherish McCallum and violinist Monquez Ford. After the wedding reception, the newlyweds stayed in New Orleans for two days at Le Pavillon Hotel and then flew to their honeymoon destination at Excellence El Carmen Resort in the Dominican Republic. Thereafter, they have made their home in Natchez. On the evening before the wedding, a rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom’s mother, was held at the Carriage House Restaurant in Natchez. Chef for the event was Beth Blackmon. The bride gave her groom a crystal decanter and two matching Waterford crystal, low-ball glasses, along with a bottle of the groom’s favorite bourbon. She also arranged for the groom and his father to meet in Monmouth’s historic bar for a drink together before leaving for the wedding ceremony. The groom gave his bride a diamond and sapphire ring and a heart-felt letter. A luncheon for the bride and her bridal party was held the GD\ RI WKH ZHGGLQJ RQ WKH VHFRQG Ă RRU RI 0RQPRXWK +LVWRULF Inn in the large parlor just outside the bridal suite. The ladies DQG Ă RZHU JLUOV ZHUH WUHDWHG WR KDLU VW\OLQJ DQG PDNH XS VHVVLRQV there, the ladies enjoying champagne as they were pampered.

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KATHRYN ELIZABETH HOWELL& TRACE TRUMAN PALMER JULY 20, 2019 J BROOKHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI J PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBBY FOLLOWELL

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athryn Elizabeth Howell and Trace Truman Palmer were united in holy matrimony on July 20, 2019, at First United Methodist Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The Reverends Glenn Howell and P. T. Palmer, Sr., grandfathers of the bride and groom, RIĂ€FLDWHG WKH GRXEOH ULQJ FHUHPRQ\ The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Howell of Brookhaven, Mississippi, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Redding of Clinton, Mississippi, and the Reverend Glenn Howell and the late Mary Howell of Magee, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Toby Palmer of Byram, Mississippi, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jerrell Herrington of Union, Mississippi, and the Reverend P. T. Palmer, Sr., and the late Maxine Palmer of Byram.

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Elena Marie Foley of Florence, Mississippi, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kaylie Danielle Bradshaw of Ellisville, Mississippi; Lynley Cole Clark of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Margaret Frautschi Taylor of Shreveport, Louisiana; Jeishika Naresh Patel of Brookhaven; and Olivia Jordan Bailey of Brandon, Mississippi. Dylan Davis Foley of Florence, Mississippi, served as best man. The groomsmen were Luke Gregory Howell of Brookhaven; John Thomas Palmer, Zachary Daniel Palmer, and Jacob Jerrell Palmer, all of Byram, Mississippi; and Jared Anderson Bailey of Brandon. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a seated dinner for the rehearsal party at Mitchell’s Restaurant in Brookhaven. On the morning of the wedding, the bride and her bridesmaids were honored with a brunch hosted by aunts and friends of the bride. The brunch consisted of delicious treats by Georgia Blue Bakery. Presented by her father, the bride walked down the aisle donning a stunning cap-sleeve gown designed by Mori Lee. The dress featured elegant beading and appliquès on an intricately designed illusion high-neck ERGLFH $ NH\KROH EDFN Ă€QLVKHG ZLWK PDWFKLQJ EXWtons, completed the sheath silhouette of her elegant wedding gown. Her veil began at the comb with a single rolled edge that transitioned beautifully at her Ă€QJHUWLSV LQWR D SHDUO DQG VHTXLQ HPEURLGHUHG ODFH The cathedral-length veil cascaded down to frame the train of her gown. 7KH EULGHVPDLGV ZRUH Ă RRU OHQJWK FKLIIRQ $ OLQH dresses featuring a halter neckline. The groom and his groomsmen wore black tuxedos with a vest and bow tie by Joseph Abboud. During the ceremony, guests listened to the music of Steve Russell on piano and organ, and Nancy Bateman on the cello. Wedding guests also joined in the ceremony by singing the congregational hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.â€? Lauren Tomlinson sang “What Love Is Thisâ€? while the bride and groom participated in the ritual of the washing of the feet. The photographer was Robby Followell of Clinton; the videographer was Bryan Emory of Brookhaven; and the wedding coordinator was Charlotte Stewart of Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Following the wedding, a reception was held at Mary Jane Lampton Auditorium on the campus of the MissisVLSSL 6FKRRO RI WKH $UWV LQ %URRNKDYHQ *RUJHRXV Ă RZers and delicious food were arranged and prepared by Fresh Cut of Jackson, Mississippi. Sweet Things by Janet Smith of Union Church, Mississippi, made the wedding cake and brownies. Wedding guests were entertained by the Tyler Bridge Jazz Band which included soloists Blake DQG &DUUHQH 6FDĂ€GHO DQG /DXUHQ 7RPOLQVRQ The couple enjoyed a honeymoon in the islands of Turks and Caicos and currently reside in Jackson, Mississippi.

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MARGARET MCNEELY JORDAN& MARK STEVEN PORTER, JR. AUGUST 24, 2019 J KINGSTON, MISSISSIPPI J PHOTOGRAPHY BY STACY LANDERS

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argaret McNeely Jordan and Mark Steven Porter, Jr., both of Natchez, Mississippi, were married on August 24, 2019, just outside of Natchez at the Kingston Methodist Church in the commuQLW\ RI .LQJVWRQ 0LVVLVVLSSL ZLWK WKH 5HYHUHQG %LOO %DUNVGDOH RIĂ€FLDWLQJ The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Jordan, Jr., of Natchez, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James B. June of Lake Concordia, Louisiana, and of Mrs. Dianne Jordan. The groom is the son of the late Mark Steven Porter, Sr., and Mary Ellen Buckles Porter, and the grandson of the late Bobby J. Porter and Mary Rose Buckles.

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Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a long-sleeved Stella York gown of ivory lace and a sheer veil edged with ivory lace; and she carried a bouquet of large white peonies accented with white garden roses. Ceremonial music was provided by pianist Sharon Rouse of Natchez; and the church was decorated with burlap, simple greenery, and VSUD\V RI ODUJH ZKLWH Ă RZHUV DQ HFOHFWLF VKDEE\ FKLF DPELDQFH Attending the bride as her maid of honor was her best friend, Kathryn Cordelia Guedon (Kaycie) of Church Hill; she wore a Serala Viola rosewaterFRORUHG Ă RRU OHQJWK JRZQ DQG FDUULHG D ERXTXHW RI SHRQLHV DQG JDUGHQ URVes. Adorning the path of the bride’s entry with white rose SHWDOV ZDV KHU Ă RZHU JLUO $GDO\Q .DWH -RUGDQ GDXJKWHU of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Owen Jordan of Natchez. Serving the groom as his best man was his brother, Andrew Porter, of Natchez. Both wore black tuxedoes. Usher for the ceremony was Bankston Curtis Jordan, brother of the bride. Once the ceremony ended, the groom’s best-man and the bride’s brother tied Budweiser cans to a 1966 convertible Mustang in which the bride and groom traveled to the reception just down the road at Jordan Carriers’ deer camp. The remainder of the wedding party, family members, and guests followed them to the reception where the father of the bride welcomed all with a toast to the newlywed couple. Thereafter, the bride and groom danced to Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect,â€? followed by the bride’s dancing with her father to Tim McGraw’s “My Little Girl.â€? Music for these dances and for the remainder of the evening was furnished by DJ Damien Guerrero. The reception’s displays of burlap, greenery, and ZKLWH Ă RZHUV UHSHDWHG WKH WKHPH FRQYH\HG DW WKH FHUemony while outside there were touches of Budweiser dĂŠcor in memory of the groom’s father. Floral designer

for both the ceremony and the reception was Charlotte Marshall of Ja’Nel’s Flowers and Gifts of Natchez. She also served as confectioner for the reception, creating a bride’s cake of alternating layers of red velvet and white cake, covered with butter cream icing and accented with real white roses. The groom’s cake was his favorite, a funfetti. Providing visual recording at both the ceremony and the reception was Stacy Landers of Natchez. Sissy Eidt Browning of Natchez catered the gathering, and Katelynn Yvon created a live painting of the occasion. Following their honeymoon at Pensacola Beach, Florida, the couple has made their home in Gainesville, Texas. Prior to the wedding, Peggy June, grandmother of the bride-to-be, honored her granddaughter with a Rice Bag Party and also hosted an evening Wine Supper. On the night before the wedding, following the rehearsal at Kingston Methodist Church, a rehearsal dinner was held at Biscuits and Blues in Natchez.

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KELSEY RENEÉ LEAKE& TRAVIS MITCHELL GRACE APRIL 13, 2019 J NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI J PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE MCDANIEL

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elsey ReneĂŠ Leake and Travis Mitchell Grace were united in marULDJH RQ 6DWXUGD\ $SULO DW Ă€YH R¡FORFN LQ WKH HYHQLQJ DW Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens in Natchez, Mississippi. OfĂ€FLDWLQJ WKH GRXEOH ULQJ FHUHPRQ\ ZDV .HYLQ *UDFH WKH JURRP¡V EURWKHU The bride is the daughter of Mr. Kenneth Dale Leake, Jr., of Monroe, Louisiana, and Ms. Beverly Nations Cooper of Vidalia, Louisiana. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Norma Hazlip Leake and the late Mr. Kenneth Dale Leake, Sr., of Cash Bayou, Louisiana, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Henry Nations, Jr., of Vidalia. The groom is the son of Mrs. Qualeen Whitehead Grace and the late Mr. Jack Morris Grace, Jr., of Saint Joseph, Louisiana. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Crosher Lee Whitehead of Cottonwood, Alabama, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grace, Sr., of Saint Joseph.

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Given in marriage by her parents and escorted down the aisle by her IDWKHU WKH EULGH ZRUH DQ LYRU\ RYHU EOXVK Ă€W DQG Ă DUH JRZQ E\ 0DJJLH 6RWWHUR +HU JRZQ IHDWXUHG D GHOLFDWH VZHHWKHDUW QHFNOLQH DQG D Ă€WWHG ERGice that cascaded into a chapel-length train. It was adorned with subtle illusion detail, stunning embroidered lace motif swirls over tulle, and a sheer waist-length veil. She also wore a single pearl necklace and a ring given to her by her late grandmother; and she carried a classically shaped bouquet of garden roses, white hydrangeas, and lavender. Attending the bride as maid of honor was life-long friend Jenny Watson of Zachary, Louisiana. Bridesmaids were Margaret Hinton of Atlanta, Georgia, sister-in-law of the bride; Christine Leake of Prairieville, Louisiana; and Mirna Smith of Monroe, Louisiana. The bridesmaids wore a variety RI VN\ EOXH Ă RRU OHQJWK 0RULOHH GUHVVHV FRPSOHWHG ZLWK VLOYHU WHDUGURS HDUrings given to them by the bride; and their bouquets were smaller versions of the bride’s bouquet. Kaitlyn Grace, 9LYLDQ *UDFH DQG $GGDO\Q +RZDUG VHUYHG DV Ă RZHU JLUOV Joseph Brown, life-long friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Paul Grace and Kevin Grace, brothers of the groom, and Cody Leake, brother of the bride. The groom and groomsmen wore charcoalgray tuxedos with sky-blue vests and ties, each ensemble accented with a satin-wrapped boutonniere consisting of a white rose, string of lavender, and sage leaf. Ushers were Ryan and Sawyer Grace. Maddox Leake and E. J. Howard served as the ring’s protective attendants, and Carter Leake was the ring bearer. Before the ceremony, Saint Joseph String Trio played a selection of nuptial music. Anne McDaniel Photography of Natchez captured the evening’s memories along with videographer Randy Rouyer of High Rise Productions in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bethany Zerby of Moreton’s Flowerland in Natchez provided the flowers and decorations for the wedding and the reception. Monmouth’s beautifully secluded Garden Room and Patio were decorated with sophisticated drapery, delicate drop lighting, and white hydrangeas. White garden roses gathered in hanging glass votives created an intimate and romantic event. Following the exchange of the vows, the bridal party led the guests through an enchanted pebble trail, past the wisteria embedded pergola, through the rear courtyard of the antebellum home, and inside Monmouth’s extravagant hallway. Served in the dining room was a variety of exquisite southern dishes that delighted VHQVHV DQG VDWLVĂ€HG SDODWHV 7KH WZR SDUORU URRPV ZHUH XVHG IRU WKH WUDGLWLRQDO FDNH FXWWLQJ DQG Ă€UVW WRDVW /LQda McClure, owner of The Bakery Cottage in Vidalia, SUHSDUHG WKH EULGH¡V ZKLWH WKUHH WLHU FDNH Ă€OOHG ZLWK DOWHUQDWH Ă DYRUV RI YDQLOOD VWUDZEHUU\ DQG OHPRQ %Htween the layers of mouthwatering butter cream icing were narrow clusters of fresh white roses and sage. A nosegay of roses crowned the top of the cake. Created

by Molly Manning of Natchez, the groom’s cake was a round-layer red velvet cake, topped with textured icing that covered a rice crispy treat in the shape of a snapping turtle. As guests walked back to the patio and garden room, Dat Band of New Orleans welcomed them with both an aura of romance and a foot-tapping beat. The interactive nine-piece band provided a variety of music and entertainment during the

reception. Guests danced, blew bubbles, took pictures in the photo booth, and partook of beverages in the open bar. On the eve of the wedding, friends and members of Saint Joseph Methodist Church hosted for the bride and bridesmaids an enjoyable luncheon at The Elms antebellum home in Natchez. That night, the groom’s mother honored the couple with a seated rehearsal dinner for the family and

wedding party in Monmouth’s Garden Room. After dinner, toasts, and fun stories of the past, the bride and groom presented gifts to their parents and attendants to show their gratitude and humility. After a two-week-long honeymoon to Greece, Italy, and Portugal, the couple resides at their home in Saint Joseph where the bride teaches at Tensas Academy and the groom is self-employed at Grace Construction.

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ELEANOR WESLEY-ANNE SMITH& DR. ADAM CHARLES EDWIN TURNER OCTOBER 12, 2019 J NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI J PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNIE BARNETT

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leanor Wesley-Anne Smith of Natchez, Mississippi, and Dr. Adam Charles Edwin Turner of Phoenix, Arizona, were married on October 12, 2019, at antebellum Stanton Hall in NatFKH] 0LVVLVVLSSL ZLWK WKH +RQRUDEOH /LVD -RUGDQ 'DOH RIÀFLDWLQJ WKH ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Smith of Natchez; and the groom is the son of Dr. Gail Anne McMullen of Telluride, Colorado, and Mr. Charles Phillip Turner of Durango, Colorado. The bride’s Classics Collection, Rue De Seine Juno gown was an elHJDQW IRUP ÀWWLQJ %DWWHQEHUJ FUHDWLRQ RI VRIW RUJDQLF ODFH ZLWK D ERDW QHFNOLQH DQG ORZ EDFN DOO à RZLQJ LQWR D GUDPDWLF WUDLQ &RPSOHPHQWLQJ this ensemble was her cascading asymmetrical bridal bouquet of callas accented with orchids and hydrangeas. Attending the bride were her maid of honor, Dr. Madalyn Marie Kirkwood of New Orleans, Louisiana, and matron of honor, Blythe Dana Smith of Natchez. Bridesmaids were Emily Dixon Hall of Dallas, Texas; Dr. Amanda Gail Guzofski, Ashley Monique Thrower, and Evelyn Alison Christensen, all of Houston, Texas; Olivia Catherine Lazarus of

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Atlanta, Georgia; and junior bridesmaid, Magnolia Marie Smith of NatFKH] 6HUYLQJ DV Ă RZHU JLUO ZDV 1ROD -DQH :LOOLDPV GDXJKWHU RI %RQQHU and Johnny Williams of Winnsboro, Louisiana. The bridesmaids, carrying bouquets of wineberry and ivory callas, wore gowns of various designs incorporating wineberry chiffon and rose gold sequins. Serving as best man was Charles Hvass of Denver, Colorado. Groomsmen were James Maher of San Francisco, California; Matt Gammage and Andrew Gammage, both of Phoenix, Arizona; Dr. Chris Guzofski of Houston; and Dr. John Wesley Smith and PVT2 Ty Frederick Hite, both of Natchez. The junior groomsman was Owen Charles Thomas Guzofski of Houston; and the ring bearer was Henry Lee Adam Guzofski, son of Drs. Chris and Amanda Guzofski of Houston. Providing music and song for the ceremony were Tynan Davis, vocalist, of New York City, New York, and Alvin Shelby, vocalist and pianist, of Natchez. Following the ceremony, the reception ensued in the Carriage House Restaurant on the grounds of Stanton Hall. Here, the wedding party

and guests enjoyed cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by the Carriage House; and they were entertained by the band Phat Hat. The bride’s cake was alternating layers of almond and vaQLOOD ZLWK SLQHDSSOH FRFRQXW DQG UDVSEHUU\ ÀOOLQJV ,WV LFLQJ ZDV DQ HOHJDQW IRQGDQW SHWDO GHVLJQ with gold etching. The groom’s cake was chocolate with a chocolate butter-cream icing accented ZLWK WKH $UL]RQD 6WDWH à DJ DQG FDFWL &RQIHFWLRQHU IRU ERWK FDNHV ZDV 0ROO\ 0DQQLQJ RI 1DWFKH] For both the ceremony and the reception, the event planner was Abagail Washington of NatFKH] WKH SKRWRJUDSKHU ZDV $QQLH %DUQHWW RI 0RQURH /RXLVLDQD DQG WKH à RUDO GHVLJQHU ZDV %UHQda Zerby of Moreton’s Flowerland in Natchez. After their two-week honeymoon in France—Paris, the Loire Valley, Burgundy, and the French Riviera, the newlyweds are at home in Houston, Texas. On the eve of the wedding, the bride and bridal party enjoyed a champagne brunch with appetizers at C’est Jolie in Natchez, following hair and makeup sessions for the attendants. That evening, the wedding party enMR\HG D FRFKRQ GH ODLW ÀVK IU\ jambalaya, and cocktails at Ravennaside in Natchez with music provided by Drew David. The bridesmaids received crystal earrings, robes, and engraved champagne glasses as gifts from the bride; and the groomsmen received bowties and engraved beer steins from the groom.

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RHEAGAN BLAIRE WELCH& JOHNATHAN GARRETT HOLDEN SEPTEMBER 7, 2019 J BROOKHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI J PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY NEVEL

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n September 7, 2019, at the Ole Town Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Rheagan Blaire Welch of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, and Johnathan Garrett Holden of Brookhaven, Mississippi, ZHUH XQLWHG LQ KRO\ PDWULPRQ\ ZLWK %URWKHU +DO +DWWHQ RIĂ€FLDWLQJ The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Paula Welch of Bogue Chitto and the granddaughter of Kent and Jeanette Welch and of Billy and Melissa Boyd, all of Bogue Chitto. The groom is the son of Bubba and

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Mary Dooley of Brookhaven and of Chip and Kathy Holden of Richland, Mississippi. His grandparents are George and Kathy Holden of Pearl, Mississippi, and Sally and Gary Schutz of Brookhaven. Escorted down the aisle and given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an Allure Romance wedding gown, featuring a sweetheart neckline with ruching, and a bodice accented at the waist with a belt of crystals and pearls and with buttons aligned down the gown’s full-length train. She wore a cathedral-style veil lined with crystals and pearls, a single pearl necklace that her grandfather gave her grandmother on their ZHGGLQJ GD\ Ă€IW\ WKUHH \HDUV DJR DQG D SDLU of elegant clustered pearl earrings borrowed from the late Ruby Lofton. She carried a bouTXHW RI SLQN DQG ZKLWH 2¡+DUR URVHV Ă€OOHG ZLWK David Austin burgundy garden roses. Attending the bride were her sisters, Devon Winborne of Brookhaven as matron of honor and Rainie Welch of Bogue Chitto as maid of honor, both wearing elegant blush dresses by Katie May. Bridesmaids wearing burgundy YHOYHW Ă RRU OHQJWK GUHVVHV E\ -HQQ\ <RR were Shelby Reid, Allie Grace Crosby, Mattie Ginn, Kaylie Boyd, and Adrienne Wallace, all of Bogue Chitto; Mallory Holden, Courtney Temple, Victoria Jones, and Brooke Keene, all of Brookhaven, and Jaci Robison of Summit, Mississippi. All attendants carried bouquets of pink and white O’Haro roses and burgundy 'DYLG $XVWLQ JDUGHQ URVHV 6HUYLQJ DV Ă RZHU girls were Oaklyn Ross Winborne and Charleigh Laine Temple, both of Brookhaven. The groom and his attendants wore navy blue tuxedoes with burgundy ties. Chance Holden of Brookhaven was the best man. Groomsmen were Ryan Temple, Cade Pope, Travis Keene, Jeremy Winborne, Christian Burgess, John Earl Smith, and Colby Cade, all of Brookhaven; Brandon Welch and Marcus Moak of Bogue Chitto; and Tyler Moak of Smithdale, Mississippi. Ushers were Jeffery Kramer and Myles Tipton of Brookhaven and Peyton Dooley of Brandon, Mississippi. For both the ceremony and the reception, music was provided by DJ Robert Gooch of 6RXWKHUQ 1RLVH 3URGXFWLRQV Ă RUDO GHVLJQV were furnished by Flower Nook of McComb, Mississippi; photographer was Kelly Nevel; and Jolee Dunn was the videographer. After leaving the ceremony, the wedding party, family, and guests enjoyed a reception at the Ole Town Church with dancing and a delicious dinner catered by Ken Dixon Mitchells of Special Events & Catering in Brookhaven. Con-

fectioner for the event was Teresa Crosby, the bride’s aunt. The cake knife was from the bride’s great-grandparents Shelton and Waddie Boyd, the one they used at their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary celebration. Following a sparkler send-off, the newlyweds honH\PRRQHG RQ D ÀYH GD\ FUXLVH WR WKH %DKDPDV DQG thereafter, have been at home in Bogue Chitto. Prior to the wedding, the bride and her bridal party enjoyed delicious snacks provided by her Aunt DeAnn Crosby while Sidney Tate, Morgan Wallis, and Ashley Mazzei pampered them for the special day.

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SMITH & STRAHAN ENGAGEMENT

NUPTIALS MARCH 7, 2020 • NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI PHOTOGRAPH BY TAYLOR COOLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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r. and Mrs. Vernon E. Smith, Jr., of Natchez, Mississippi, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Elise Smith, to Taylor Edward Strahan, son of Angela Strahan of Clinton, Mississippi. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Adams County Christian School in Natchez and received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Presently, she is employed by Miss-Lou Family Dentistry in Natchez as a dental hygienist. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emile Rodriguez and the late Mr. and Mrs. Vernon E. Smith, Sr. The groom-to-be is a graduate of Trinity Episcopal Day School in Natchez and received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi. Currently, he is employed by Cathedral School as a middle school history teacher and serves as the men’s head basketball coach. He is the grandson of Mr. Lonnie Strahan and the late Mrs. Earline Strahan. 7KH ZHGGLQJ ZLOO EH KHOG DW 0HPRULDO 3DUN LQ 1DWFKH] DW ÀYH thirty in the evening on March 7, 2020. A reception will follow at the Natchez Community Center. Family and friends are invited to attend.

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ELLARD & KENNEDY ENGAGEMENT

NUPTIALS MAY 2, 2020 • NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI PHOTOGRAPH BY TAYLOR COOLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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r. and Mrs. Michael Bruce Ellard of Natchez, Mississippi, announce the engagement of their daughter Martha Ann Ellard to Kolby William Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brian Kennedy of Monterey, Louisiana. The wedding will be on Saturday, May 2, 2020, in Natchez. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bruce Ellard, and of Mrs. Opal Vines and the late Mr. Reese R. Vines, all of Natchez. She is a graduate of Cathedral High School in Natchez and received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Mississippi State University. Currently, she is employed as an area agent with the extension service. The groom-to-be is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy of Monroe, Louisiana, and the late Mr. William Tenneson and the late Mrs. Martha Ann Tenneson, both of Foules, Louisiana. He graduated from Monterey High School and from Northeast Texas Community College, and is employed with Stephens and Hobdy Insurance in Natchez. The couple plan to reside in Natchez after their wedding.

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premier events January / February NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI January 28, 2020 R. J. Lee’s Playing the Devil National Book Release / Book Signing February 1, 2020 / Armstrong Library 7KH IRUWKFRPLQJ P\VWHU\ QRYHO 3/$<,1* 7+( '(9,/ by R. J. Lee, the second of the %5,'*( 72 '($7+ 0<67(5< series published by Kensington Books, releases nationally on January 28, 7RXWLQJ WKLV XSFRPLQJ SXEOLFDWLRQ .LUNXV 5HYLHZV FRPPHQWV ´$ EUDLQ\ KHURLQH TXLUN\ FKDUacters, a thorny mystery, and insights into small-town Southern life combine for a pleasing read.â€? 5 - /HHÂłNQRZQ WR PDQ\ DV 1DWFKH] QDWLYH 5REHUW .XHKQOH RI WKH .XHKQOH DQG -HQNLQV IDPLOLHVÂłZLOO DJDLQ FRPH WR KLV KRPHWRZQ WR DSSHDU DW WKH $UPVWURQJ /LEUDU\ IRU D IXQGUDLVHU RQ WKH RFFDVLRQ RI WKH UHOHDVH $OO SURFHHGV IURP WKH VDOH RI FRSLHV RI 3/$<,1* 7+( '(9,/ will go to OLEUDU\ IXQGLQJ DQG WKH DXWKRU ZLOO PDWFK WKH IXQGV UDLVHG 7KLV HYHQW ZLOO WDNH SODFH RQ 6DWXUGD\ )HEUXDU\ IURP D P WR S P 7KH DXWKRU ZLOO VSHDN EULHĂ \ DERXW WKH QRYHO DQG the series (at least four novels are currently contracted) and will be available to sign copies. $PELJXLW\ DQG REVFXULW\ PDNH WKLV UHDG DQ LQWULJXLQJ RQH +DYLQJ VROYHG WKH P\VWHU\ RI WKH PXOWLSOH PXUGHUV LQ .XHKQOH¡V Grand Slam Murders, newspaper reporter Wendy Winchester, novice but notable sleuth in her hometown of Rosalie, Mississippi, steps into another bridge-group murder invesWLJDWLRQ 5RVV 5LHUVRQ ORFDO GHWHFWLYH DQG :LQFKHVWHU¡V ORYH LQWHUHVW EULQJV KHU RQ ERDUG IRU IHUUHWLQJ RXW WKH Ă€HQGLVK PXUGHUHU RI VRPHRQH ZKRP QR RQH VHHPV VRUU\ WR ORVH )ROORZLQJ WKH Ă€UVW JDWKHULQJ RI WKH 5RVDOLH &RXQWU\ &OXE¡V QHZO\ IRUPHG EULGJH JURXS RQH RI LWV PHPEHUV %UHQW 2JOH GHVFULEHG by .LUNXV 5HYLHZV DV D ´UDFLVW VH[LVW KRPRSKRELFÂľ DQG DQ ´REQR[LRXV H[ MRFN Âľ LV PXUGHUHG ZLWK D EDUWHQGHU¡V SHVWOH $OO VXVSHFWVÂłWKH GHFHDVHG¡V JROI SDUWQHUV WKH FRXQWU\ FOXE¡V QHZ IHPDOH GLUHFWRU HLJKW IRONV LQ WKH EDU WKDW HYHQLQJ DQG WKH EDUWHQGHU KLPVHOIÂłVHHP LQQRFHQW &HUWDLQO\ RQH DPRQJVW WKHP LV notÂłRU FRXOG WKH FXOSULW EH DQRWKHU" 3/$<,1* 7+( '(9,/ LV WKH IRXUWHHQWK QRYHO SXEOLVKHG E\ 5REHUW .XHKQOH ZKR KDV XVHG WKUHH SHQ QDPHV LQ KLV FDUHHU 5REHUW 'DOE\ IRU 3XWQDP DQG $VKWRQ /HH DQG 5 - /HH IRU .HQVLQJWRQ %RRNV +H ZLOO FRQWLQXH WR ZULWH FR]\ P\VWHULHV IRU .HQVLQJWRQ XQGHU 5 - /HH

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JAN/FEB Louisiana Up & Coming! louisianatravel.com ALEXANDRIA / PINEVILLE alexandriapinevillela.com rapidessymphony.org BATON ROUGE visitbatonrouge.com lsumoa.org rivercenterarena:baton-rouge.ticketscenter.com CLINTON eastfelicianachamberla.chambermaster. com FERRIDAY concordialibrary.org deltamusicmuseum.com JACKSON felicianatourism.org MONROE/WEST MONROE KROLGD\WUDLORĂ LJKWV FRP monroe-westmonroe.org NEW ORLEANS 504area.com neworleansonline.com neworleanscvb.com ogdenmuseum.org nola.org newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu nobt.org PORT ALLEN westbatonrouge.net westbatonrougemuseum.com ST. FRANCISVILLE stfrancisville.us audubonstatehistoricsite.wordpress.com VIDALIA cityofvidaliala.com concordialibrary.org

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visitmississippi.org BROOKHAVEN facebook.com/VisitBrookhavenMS visitbrookhavenms.com brookhavenrecreation.com brookhavenlittletheatre.com FERNWOOD fernwoodcc.com JACKSON dulinghall.com msmuseumart.org visitjackson.com jacksonfreepress.com/calendarmsnla.org MADISON madisonthecity.com MCCOMB pikeinfo.com mccombarts.com mcrrmuseum.com MEADVILLE meadvillems.com NATCHEZ Live Music Events Calendar visitnatchez.org/full-event-calendar visitnatchez.org PORT GIBSON FB: portgibson.chamber RIDGELAND visitridgeland.com SUMMIT pikeinfo.com VICKSBURG southernculture.org visitvicksburg.com vicksburgartassociation.org tarawildlife.com vicksburgtheatreguild.com downtownvicksburg.org WESSON FB Wesson Chamber WOODVILLE woodvillems.org FB Woodville/Wilkinson County Main Street Association

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APRIL 4-5 • 2020 A JURIED FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring approximately 100 artists from across America, live music and children’s art activities

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