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Rings on a Budget
Conventional wedding wisdom, dictated by the diamond industry no doubt, says that a man should spend one or two months' paychecks or more on an engagement ring to surprise his …
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The Toast of the Town
It's the moment we've seen in virtually every wedding movie ever made. Someone, usually the lead character, raises a glass, the reception hall goes silent, and we know one of …
What Not to DIY
With the average wedding these days costing in excess of the average new car, it is certainly tempting to do as much of it yourself as possible. However, some things …
The Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace
David Rahaim's interest in southern literature led him to his position as manager of Congress Street Coffee at the Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace. In this role, he also oversees …
Capturing the Magic: Brice Media
When Charles Brice was overseas in 2008, he and his wife, Talamieka, joked on the phone one day. He was toying with the idea of quitting the Army after five …
I Do, I Do
When someone's getting married, you can usually count on several parties and showers in addition to the wedding itself. And all require gifts, of course. Jackson's local stores have fantastic …
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With the End in Mind
Once two lovebirds decide to spend the rest of their lives together, lots of planning for the wedding and the reception must begin. It's easy to run into mental and …
Alternative Weddings
Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue just might be out the door as brides and grooms want their special day infused with creativity and personality. Couples pull …
The Wedding Woman
Walking up to the blond brick building that houses Premier Bride of Mississippi's headquarters, I was nervous. I have interviewed people I respected before, but this felt different. This was …
Flower Girl Panic
When Bebo, my younger brother, proposed to his girlfriend Anna, they asked my 4-year-old and my 2-year-old to be flower girls. The girls were as thrilled as I was terrified.
Avoiding Toddler Tragedy
An "adults only" ceremony sounds nice, but for many weddings, it's almost impossible to keep the little people away. So what's a couple-to-be to do? Here are a few tips …
Deep Awareness
In the fall of 1991, Deborah Harris, then 39, picked up a couple of muffalettas for lunch from a local restaurant in Shreveport, La. She went downtown to the rooftop …
Among African Drumbeats
When you meet Kiwana Thomas Gayden, and Lorenzo Gayden, both 36, you can feel the vitality and energy the two create and pour into their interests, talents and their life …
Here's to the Season
'Tis the season—no, it's not Christmas in July. It's wedding season. I've strapped on my stilettos and made the rounds, toasting happy couples and collecting commemorative koozies.
nomiSpa at the Fairview Inn
As your wedding day approaches, it is important to not let your life get too consumed by those emotions and take some time to relax. Why not enjoy a day …
