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or a couple with so much in common, it only made sense to express mutual interests on their wedding day. With help from Amy Miller Weddings and Events, Elliot and Bridget incorporated special details into their outdoor reception at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. “My best friend is an artist and she created figurines of our dogs, which sat next to the wedding cake,” says Bridget. Other touches included champagne flutes with “Mr. and Mrs. Pope” spelled out in rhinestones, a Notre Dame themed groom’s cake, and unique favors. “We both work at Heinz so we customized mini Heinz ketchup bottles,” the bride explains. She wore a graceful lace Vera Wang gown, with her blonde hair swept into a classic chignon crafted by Gould’s Salons. The beauty of the bride was nearly matched by the venue. “I wanted the reception to feel like an elegant garden party, and I played off of all the beautiful colors and textures throughout the Dixon grounds,” she retells.
“We had many things in common, including a love of family, sports, and dogs.”
Left: Bridget and Elliot enjoy a first dance. Top: Figurines of the couple’s three canines. Right: Mini ketchup jars commemorated the wedding date. Bottom: Guests feasted on crab legs, among other delicacies.
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March 21, 2010
Christ The King Lutheran Church Dixon Gallery and Gardens PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Alan and Susan Graf of Memphis PARENTS OF THE GROOM James and Linda Pope of Memphis
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