a year in review Since 2009, Say Yes has proudly shared the stories of hundreds of engaged couples and newlyweds every week. We are happy to be the newest medium for exciting wedding journalism and photography in the Midsouth, and we are ecstatic to present the inaugural issue of our Say Yes: A Year In Review for 2010. This collection of remarkable weddings, submitted by our readers and friends, is just a taste of the wonderful local couples that tied the knot this year. Please visit our website at sayyesmemphis.com to submit your own announcement, because every “I do” is worth celebrating.
Holly Whitfield, Say Yes Producer
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award winners ............................. 6
BEST DÉCOR Laura Romanow & Justin Trawick
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SWEETEST DETAILS Bridget Graf & Elliot Pope
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most rockin’ party Rachel Tyler & Matt Young
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best surprise Julie Amann & Chad Johnson
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most stylish Chinna Prude & Frankey Anderson
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best garden party Karen Harris & Glen Coleman
A March wedding at the Dixon included some of the couple’s favorite things.
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best supporting cast Katie Hall & Jon Paul Brashear
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do-it-yourself award Malorie Bridger & Neil Carrigan
The bride kept the wedding-day-surprise a secret from the groom for an entire year.
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most unique ceremony Betsy Weintraub & Mark Bailey
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most school spirit Kristen Murdock & Derek Clenin
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most romantic proposal Kerri Kimzey & Charles “Joshua” Brand
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most elegant Kimberly Brooks & Rodney Williams, Jr.
When two Tigers fans met on the field, they knew they had a bright (and blue!) future.
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best cultural fusion Vivian Lo & Coley Stafford
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acknowledgements
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PRODUCER Holly Whitfield | EDITOR Anna Mullins CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason Prater
Timeless tradition met modern chic at a classy celebration of love and unity.
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EDITORIAL INTERNS Janelle Stokes & Jessica Farris VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Rob Jiranek DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION Scott Binford DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR Chip Wiley For advertising information call 901.529.6514