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a year in reviewA look at the years most notable local weddings.

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Award WinnersBest Décor........................................................................... 8Laura Romanow & Chris Harris

Best Garden Party ...................................................................................... 12Lindsay Williams & Kyle Dixon

Best Theme .......................................................................................................... 16Blair Carter & Tom Tait

Best Cultural Fusion ..............................................................................20Amy Vo & Jimmy Tran

Best Dressed ...................................................................................................... 24Crystal Autry & Jim Tucker

Best Rustic Chic ...........................................................................................28Melissa Falanga & Hunter Burrus

Most Stylish .........................................................................................................32Tara McClinton & Jason Jackson

Most Exotic Honeymoon .................................................................36Marianna Rutherford & Nic Vescovo

Most Elegant .....................................................................................................38Ruthie Hagan & Micah Layman

Sweetest Details ...........................................................................................40Nick Samuels & Raymond Cabigao

Best Supporting Cast ...........................................................................42Jennifer Johnson & Matt Savage

Most Classy..........................................................................................................44Delanie Foley & Chris Nicosia

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Since 2009, Say Yes has proudly shared the stories of hundreds of engaged couples and newlyweds every week. We are happy to be the medium for exciting wedding journalism and photography in the Midsouth, and we are ecstatic to present the second issue of our Say Yes: A Year In Review for 2011. 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.

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Jenni Romanow & Chris Harris January 29, 2011

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Jenni Romanow & Chris Harris January 29, 2011

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DecorW hen Jenni Romanow and Chris Harris were engaged after five years together, they enlisted the help of

event designers Social Butterflies to create the unforgettable settings for their wedding day. After a cer-emony at Independent Presbyterian Church, guests made their way downtown for the reception. The

Peabody Hotel's Grand Ballroom emanated old-Hollywood glamour with mirror-top tables that overflowed with gold-rimmed china, crystal candleabras and walls and ceiling draped in creamy satin. The incredible décor continued with a night-club inspired after party where clear “ghost” chairs and white mod tables and couches were expertly lit with purple and white lights. “What we wanted more than anything, was for our guests to wake up the next morning and say ‘that was so incredibly fun’,” Jenni says.

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Lindsay Williams & Kyle Dixon June 25, 2011

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Lindsay Williams & Kyle Dixon June 25, 2011

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Garden Party

F rom the sunny yellow bridesmaids’ dresses to the pair of vintage doors at the end of the aisle, Lindsay Williams and Kyle Dixon’s June wedding was the epitome of a summer garden party. “Kyle and I knew we wanted something natural and outside. When we looked at the Botanic Garden, particularly the Blecken Pavilion,

we knew it was perfect.,” Lindsay explains. Roses, hydrangeas, tulips and lilies in yellow, orange and pink gave garden-inspired color to the bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony flowers. A bountiful feast at the reception included an Asian station (mini takeout boxes), a Southern station (featuring a fried green tomato tower), and an Italian station (cooked-to-order ravioli). For a surprise finale, guests lounged in the garden listening to the Steve Miller band performing around the corner at the annual Live at the Garden concert series.

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Blair Carter & Tom Tait December 4, 2010

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Blair Carter & Tom Tait December 4, 2010

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arrived at the Memphs Zoo’s afterwards, they were greeted with festive elegance. Christmas trees covered in pink lights, flickering candles, and soft, rose-hued light bathed the interior of the Teton Trek Lodge. As a nod to the bride’s favorite animal, the wedding’s signature cock-tail was dubbed the “Pink Monkey Champagne Cocktail,” and paper monkey masks made a great wedding party photo opportunity. One detail, however, gave the guests—and the newly-weds—an unforgettable surprise. In the middle of Blair and her father’s dance, a mascot in a hu-morous hot pink monkey suit bounded into the crowd, cut in, and led the speechless, laughing bride in an hilarious, playful waltz.

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Amy Vo & Jimmy Tran May 7, 2011

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Crystal Autry & Jim Tucker May 7, 2011

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Crystal Autry & Jim Tucker May 7, 2011


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Melissa Falanga & Hunter Burrus October 23, 2010

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Rustic ChicA fter a ceremony at the Cathe-

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and Hunter Burrus’ wedding made their way to the pastoral grounds of Hillwood at Davies Manor plantation near Lakeland, Tenn. Inside a charming reception hall, string lights added simple festivity to the exposed timber beam ceiling, and stunningly carved gourds and pumpkins reflected the bucolic setting. A grand stone fireplace filled with flickering candles added coziness to the reception hall. The bride herself was a perfect picture of charm in a full ball gown with a prim bouquet of dusty pink roses. “We wanted the reception to be South-ern, elegant, and to reflect the season,” Melissa explains. Comfort foods like fried catfish, hush puppies, mac-n-cheese, and mashed potatoes added to the relaxed but fun vibe of the evening.

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Marianna Rutherford & Nic Vescovo December 11, 2010

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Marianna Rutherford & Nic Vescovo December 11, 2010

Photos.by.Kevin.barre.PhotograPhy

Exotic Honeymoon

F or Marianna Rutherford and Nic Vescovo, a festive win-ter wedding at the Cadre Building in downtown Memphis was only the beginning of their adventure. White string

lights, fresh greenery, and red and white flowers were a nod to the season, and a surprise appearance by young rapper Lil P’Nut made for an exciting and fun reception. For their honeymoon, the two traveled over 70,000 miles to visit Thailand and China, where they joined in the Full Moon Party in Koh Samui and visited an elephant reserve before enjoying a Christmas Day together in Beijing at the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The two capped off their ex-otic honeymoon by climbing the Great Wall of China. “We thought about going to Hawaii,” Nic explains. “But then we asked why not go on an adventure?”

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Ruthie Hagan & Micah Layman December 31, 2010

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Ruthie Hagan & Micah Layman December 31, 2010

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F rom the sculptural lily centerpieces to the understated but stunning simplicity of the bride’s strapless beaded gown, Ruthie Hagan and Micah Layman enjoyed a truly

elegant affair for their New Year’s Eve wedding. The two were in-stantly struck by the contemporary look of BRIDGES in downtown Memphis, and wedding planner Amy Miller adorned the space with the help of Haute Horticulture and Moonshine Lighting. A unique plum, white, and fresh green color palette was eye-catching and classy within the well-lit space, and was the perfect backdrop for dinner and dancing. A string quartet, Simply Strings, provided ele-gant music during cocktails and dinner and then eighties cover band Bueller took to the stage, and the guests took to their feet. A sparkler send off was a simple but festive touch for the couple beginning a new year and a new life on the same night.

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Nicole Samuels & Raymond Cabigao November 26, 2010

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Nicole Samuels & Raymond Cabigao November 26, 2010

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R aymond Cabigao and Nicole Samuels are high school sweethearts, and after nine years to-gether, the two had plenty of personal touches

and details to incorporate into their wedding ceremony and reception. The traditional Catholic ceremony was personalized with the couples’ choice of music, readings, and prayers. Bridesmaids carried bouquets in each of the bride’s favorite flowers and wore earrings made in the Phil-ippines to represent Raymond’s heritage. Draper’s Catering provided a mix of Southern and Filipino cuisine, including grilled cheese, chicken kabobs, and a grits bar. The groom’s cake, shaped like his Fantasy Football trophy, looked in-credibly realistic and was a fun way to show off the groom’s hobby. The fun-loving couple left the reception in a shower of sparklers. “I know I’m biased, but I think we had the best wedding ever,” says Nicole. -

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Jennifer Johnson & Matt Savage August 13, 2011

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J enny and Matt Savage wanted nothing more on their wed-ding day than to share their celebration with all of their closest friends and family. Childhood friends, siblings,

roommates and fellow sorority and fraternity brothers and sisters were all part of the wedding party that stood by as the two exchanged their vows. Angela Dacus of Southern Event Planners filled the al-ready impressive Cadre Building with classic arrangements, linens, and lighting in pinks, golds, and champagnes for the lively reception. The couple fed and entertained their crew through danceable tunes by the Soul Shockers and the custom food stations themed to differ-ent places that Matt and Jenny had traveled. “We are both blessed to have wonderful families and friends, and were thrilled to share such a special step in our lives with them,” Jenny shares.

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Delanie Foley & Chris Nicosia May 28, 2011


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Delanie Foley & Chris Nicosia May 28, 2011


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Foley. With the help of Amy Miller Weddings and Events, Delanie and her husband Chris Nicosia had a dream wedding, full of stylish takes on traditional elements. Their wedding party was fitted and flattered in a floor-length black gowns and white bouquets for the ladies, and black suits and vests for the groomsmen. A traditional ceremony was stunning with the backdrop of St. Mary’s Catho-lic Church, and the ballroom at the Peabody Hotel was the perfect venue for a reception decked out in white linens and towering flo-ral centerpieces brimming with white roses and tulips by Holliday Flowers. “It ended up being more of a fairy tale then I could have ever expected,” Delaine shares.

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