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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 third issue of our Say Yes: A Year In Review for 2012. 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, E d i t o r i a l d i r E c t o r

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31 42Best DresseD Amanda + Gannon ............................ 6

Best surprise Glenda + Rusty ............................... 10

Best Cultural Fusion Tah + Tim .............................. 14

Most Classy Lauren + Chris .................................. 18

Most roCkin’ party Michelle + Jeremy .................... 22

Best DeCór April + Phillip ...................................... 26

sweetest Details Amanda + Chris .......................... 30

Most stylish Jennifer + James ............................. 34

Most elegant Liza + Stephen ................................. 38

Best rustiC ChiC Stephanie + Will ........................... 40

Best garDen party Sarah + Joey ............................ 42

Best supporting Cast Nikki + Matt ......................... 44

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Amanda Odegard &Gannon Buckmaster

june 15, 2012

F rom start to finish, Amanda and Gannon’s wedding day was a stylish celebration. Amanda glowed in a white gown with a sweetheart neckline and stunning mermaid-silhouette. “I loved the corset back,” Amanda says. “It was strapless and silk with a jewel cluster where the dress flared out. It was perfect!” Her bridesmaids

looked fashionable and timeless in floor-length black dresses. The groomsmen each wore tailored black suits and ties, while Gannon's white bow tie gave him a subtle distinction. The couple exchanged vows at St. Mary's Episcopal Cathe-dral, where Gannon’s son served as the ring bearer. For the reception at the Cadre building downtown, gold details on the ballroom's columns complemented white and cream flowers, and sparkling crystals hung from the ceiling. “My favorite parts were the little moments we had together,” Amanda shares. “We had a first look at each other in the church before the ceremony, and a few minutes for a private dinner at the reception, which was a blast, too!”

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Glenda Hastings & Rusty Prudhon november 12, 2011

A fter an evening ceremony on the grounds of Heartwood Hall, Glenda and Rusty posed for photos while their guests enjoyed a cocktail hour in the rustic barn. Event designer Angela Mazanti created floral arrangements, centerpieces, and table settings in rich autumn colors that matched the nearly six-foot-tall wedding cake,

designed by acclaimed cake artist Sylvia Weinstock. Rather than a typical introduction of the bride and groom, Glenda planned a surprise entrance. A gospel choir led the newlyweds in a procession, playing tambourines and singing “Oh Happy Day!” Not only was the heartwarming and unexpected entrance a surprise to the guests, it was a surprise to the groom as well. “It was a great feeling to start the reception,” Glenda recalls. “The whole day was electrifying and amazing.” The excitement continued with an evening of great food from Napa Cafe, the East Memphis restaurant that Rusty and Glenda own, and danceable tunes played by Soul Shockers.

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Sengngeune “Tah” Vongphrachanh& Timothy Nickel

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Sengngeune “Tah” Vongphrachanh& Timothy Nickel

may 5, 2012

“O ur love story started off with friendship, and it just blossomed from there,” bride Tah recalls. They met at work, and three years later, the two were wed in a pair of ceremonies, representing each of their fami-lies’ cultures and traditions. “I came to the States when I was a baby with my family who emigrated from

Laos,” the bride explains. “Tim’s family is rooted in Memphis; he’s your all-American Southern gentleman.” For the tradi-tional Laos “baci” ceremony, the groom and his family took a ceremonial walk to the bride's house, presenting the elders with gifts, and wearing traditional attire. An American ceremony took place later at the Memphis Botanic Garden, where decor included Laotian paper fans and gold elephants as accents as a nod to Laos’ nickname: Land of a Million Elephants. “We created a sense of community with merging both families and cultures,” Tah shares. “It was truly a dream come true.”

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Utley-WalkerMr. and Mrs. Mark Douglas

Utley of Germantown, TN arehonoured to announce themarriage of their daughter, AshleyRenee Utley, to Joshua PaulWalker on Saturday, the eighth ofSeptember, two thousand andtwelve, Union Avenue BaptistChurch, Memphis, TN.

Ashley is the granddaughter ofMs. Vermelle Utley and thelate Mr. Walter Utley of HollySprings, MS; Ms. Cleonae Reidand the late Mr. Robert Reidof Wesson, MS; and the greatgranddaughter of Ms. EstherFarmer of Wesson, MS.

Joshua is the son of Mr. andMrs. John Powell Walker, Jr. ofL aGrange , TN . He i s t hegrandson of Mr. John PowellWalker, Sr. and the late Mrs.Elizabeth Walker of Memphis,TN, Ms. Priscilla O'Connel ofMemphis, TN and the late Mr.Paul McKell of Munford, TN.

Joshua and Ashley attendedBriarcrest Christian School wherethe pair first met in eighth gradebut remained only good friendsuntil two years ago when theybegan dating.

Ashley is a graduate of theUniversity of Alabama whereshe was a member o f theKappa De l t a so ro r i t y andearned a degree in BroadcastJournalism with a minor inBusiness Administration. She ist h e D i r e c t o r o f Bu s i n e s sDevelopment, Sales, and Leasingat Utley Properties.

Joshua holds a degree inCr imina l Ju s t i ce f rom theUniversity of Mississippi wherehe was a member of the PhiDelta Theta fraternity. He is anestimator at Walker-J-Walker, Inc.The maid of honour is the bride'ssister, Miss Crystal MichelleUtley of Jackson, MS and theMat ron o f honour i s Mrs .Katherine Ashley Matthews ofMemphis, TN. The best man isJoshua's father, John PowellWalker, Jr.

Th e c e r emo ny w i l l b eo f f i c i a t ed by Rev. Dr. E l iMorris, III of Hope PresbyterianChurch and a reception willimmediately fol low at TheColumns of One CommerceSquare in downtown Memphis,TN.

The happy coup l e w i l lhoneymoon in Hawaii.

Polischeck-Brooks

Caristy Brooke Polischeck andGarrett James Burns Brooks arehappy t o announce t h e i rengagement and forthcomingmarriage. Both Caristy andGarrett graduated from DeSotoCentral High school and arerecen t 2012 g radua t e s o fChristian Brothers University,both with dual degrees inelect r ica l engineer ing andcomputer science. The couplewill be wed on September 15,2012 at DeSoto Hills BaptistChurch in Southaven, MS, withthe reception to follow at theS nowden Hou s e . A f t e r ahoneymoon in the Bahamas, thecouple will reside in Collierville.

Cox-ShockeyMr. and Mrs. Lance Cox of

Olive Branch, Miss., are pleasedto announce the engagement oftheir daughter, Miss AlexandraLea Cox, to Mr. Casey FosterShockey, son of Mr. and Mrs.Douglas Shockey of Collierville,Tenn. Alexandra is a graduate ofDeSoto Central High School andearned her B.A. in Journalismfrom the University of Mississippiin 2010. She currently works incommun ica t i on s a t FedExServices in Memphis, Tenn.Casey is a graduate of ColliervilleHigh School and earned hisB a ch e l o r s o f S c i e n c e i nMechanical Engineering fromthe University of Mississippi in2011. He currently works as anengineer at Ground SupportSpecialists, LLC, in Horn Lake,Miss. The couple will marry onSept. 22, 2012, at the Cathedralof the Immaculate Conceptionwith a reception to follow atMemphis Botanic Gardens.

Gee-CatheyMr. & Mrs. Carl Gee, Jr., of

Memphis are happy to announcethe upcoming wedding of theirdaughter, Miss Katie Gee, toChase Cathey, son of Mr. & Mrs.Perry Cathey of Arlington, TN.K a t i e i s a g r a d u a t e o fGermantown High School andearned a Bachelor's Degree ofScience in Nursing from theUniversity of Memphis where shewas an active member of KappaDelta Sorority. She is employed atLe Bonheur Children's Hospital.Chase graduated from BoltonHigh School before playingb a s e b a l l a t S o u t h w e s tCommunity College. He is nowemp loyed by t h e C i t y o fMemphis as a police officer. Thecouple will exchange vows onSeptember 22, 2012 at St. Luke'sUnited Methodist Church with areception following at BalineseBallroom. After honeymooning inAruba, the couple will reside inArlington, TN.

Magness –Hughes

Ashley Brooke Magness ofCollierville, TN and Justin WayneHughes of Oakland, TN wereunited in marriage on June 14,2012 in a sunset ceremony onPensacola Beach, Florida.

The bride is the daughter ofJe r r y and L iz Magnes s o fCollierville. The groom is the sonof Brian and Felecia Hughes ofOakland, TN and the late RobinSparkman.

The maid of honor was MissLauren Magness, sister of thebride.

Mr. Brian Hughes, father of thegroom was the best man.

The reception was held at thebeach house afterwards.

The couple now reside inGalloway, TN with their one yearold daughter.

Happy 60thAnniversary!!!Martha & Bob

HurstonBob and Martha were married

on August 30, 1952 at EvergreenPresbyterian Church in Memphis,Tennessee. They celebrated theiranniversary with a dinner Sept.1st hosted by their children; June& Rob Hurston, Lita & JohnR e e d a n d B e c k y & J o e yHurston. The Hurstons aref o r t u n a t e t o h a v e 8grandchildren: Erik & WadeHurston (Mona); Sara, Wesley(Lauren), Ben & Brock Hurston;and Evelyn & Hurston Reed, andtwo great-grandchildren, Theronand Haynes Hurston.

During their 60 years togetherMartha and Bob have enjoyedfamily and friends and theirmembership at Aldersgate &Bar t l e t t Un i t ed Me thod i s tChurches.

Mom and Daddy we all loveyou so very, very much!

50th WeddingAnniversary

Cle and Ruth Jackson will becelebrating their 50th WeddingAnniversary on September 7,2012. They have been blessed toshare ever las t ing love andadmiration for one another,which began to blossom atTugaloo College. They decided tomarry while Cle was serving inthe Air Force, in Amarillo, TX.Their three daughters and theirfamily; extended family andclose friends will be joiningthem at Brown Miss ionaryBaptist Church, Southaven, MSon September 9th as they renewt h e i r m a r r i a g e v ow s . Acelebration will fol low theceremony. God’s grace andLove has been sufficient for Cleand Ruth, and will continue tosustain their marriage.

50th WeddingAnniversaryVaughn and

Betty StimbertDr. Vaughn Stimbert and Betty

Mothershed were married onAugust 30, 1962, at St. Luke’sMethodist Church in Memphis,TN. Their daughter Susan inRichmond, VA, is married toBoyd Bullock, and they havethree sons, John, Andrew, andWilliam. Their daughter Cindy inMemphis is married to SteveSands , and they have twochildren, Lilly and Weston.Vaughn is a psychologist, andBetty retired from teachingb io logy a t t he Hu tch i sonSchool in 1999. In the 1960sshe was the science teacherfor four years on WKNO TV.They celebrated their 50thwedding anniversary in Augustwith a trip to St. Thomas inthe Virgin Islands.

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mostc l a s s yLauren Spurlock & Chris Winchell

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Lauren Spurlock & Chris Winchell may 12, 2012

L auren and Chris met while attending The University of Tennessee, where Lauren played golf and Chris was a swimmer. “After our first date, I just had the feeling that he was ‘the one’,” Lauren recalls. Her intuition proved correct when the two exchanged vows this May at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Memphis. After-

wards, guests traveled to the Peabody Hotel for a black-tie themed reception. A wall of hanging crystals and chandeliers served as the escort card station, while tall black candelabras brimmed with pink and white flowers. “It was black tie with a hint of pink,” Lauren describes. “It was a classy, timeless, candlelit atmosphere.” After dinner, the band kicked off an evening of dancing and celebration. “I have never seen some of my family dance like that,” Chris laughs. “I will never forget the memories of dancing our socks off to the Soul Shockers. Plus, I had the prettiest date at the whole party.”

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Michelle Bush & Jeremy Shrader

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Michelle Bush & Jeremy Shrader october 7, 2012

T he rich musical culture of the South came alive during Michelle and Jeremy’s October wedding at the Brooks Museum. Michelle, a classical guitarist and songwriter, and Jeremy, a trumpeter and vocalist, knew each oth-er through their frequent performances in Memphis, but it wasn’t until the spring of 2012 that they began to

spend time together. The rest of their romance and engagement was a whirlwind. “There is an intangible magical connec-tion between us. From the moment that we started spending time alone together, I could hardly stand to be apart,” Jeremy shares. Quite of few of the couple's musician colleagues and friends filled each part of the ceremony and reception with special tunes. Michelle is a New Orleans native and honored her hometown with a jazz procession through the Brooks Museum after the ceremony. “Love is infectious,” the bride offers. “I felt that it was sprinkled on everyone at our wedding by all that danced, or even smiled with each other.”

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April Richardson & Phillip Stewart, Jr. october 7, 2012

T he excitement of April and Phillip’s fall wedding began with an over-the-top proposal in front of the entire con-gregation of April’s church. “Phillip walked to the pulpit with flowers, knelt down and proposed in front of ev-eryone,” April recalls. “I had all of her friends and our families there and a surprise engagement party waiting,”

Phillip says. They selected the first day of fall for their wedding, and worked with Angela Dacus at Southern Event Plan-ners to create an elegant setting for their reception. Fuchsia, burnt orange and chocolate colors filled the room though lush flowers, rustic branches and wood accents, and tall gold candlesticks. Gold-rimmed table settings and personal-ized labels on wine bottles gave a special feeling to the meal and following party. “Our reception was phenomenal,” April shares. “From the lighting to the decor, to the people that stayed on the dance floor the whole night, the atmosphere was perfect.”

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Amanda Yancey & Christopher Bruno

Photos by Michael Allen Photographymichaelallenphotography.com901.489.5237

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Amanda Yancey & Christopher Bruno october 7, 2012

F or their chic and modern wedding, Amanda and Chris chose a room with a view and a variety of fun details and personal touches. The Tower Room Suite allowed the couple and their guests to enjoy a stunning bird’s-eye-view of Memphis, and delicate glass vases and flowers that hung between two arched windows served as

the backdrop for the ceremony. The ring bearer walked down the aisle with a humorous sign “Last Chance to Run,” an expression of the couple’s laid back and fun personalities. For the reception, dramatic lighting in warm hues created a celebratory atmosphere, while dozens of votives reflected candlelight in a plethora of glass vases and vessels. As residents of Boston and Red Sox fans, the bride and groom had ballpark-inspired appetizers like cheeseburger sliders, french fries, and cracker jacks in Red-Sox cups, all provided by Wade and Company Catering. Bobble-head dolls that matched each member of the wedding party were the final touches for a unique and personalized evening.

CereMony anD reCeption Venue Tower Room Suite

Catering: Wade & Company Catering

Florist: Posh Design Group

entertainMent: Soul Shockers

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weDDing Designer: Social Butterflies

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Jennifer Jackson & James Jones

Photos byAllison Rodgers Photographyallisonrodgers.com901.457.7463

october 6, 2012

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Jennifer Jackson & James Jones october 6, 2012

T he modern steel and glass venue at Tunica River Park served as the perfect backdrop for Jennifer and James’ sleek and stylish October wedding. In an elevated approach to an autumn-inspired event, the couple worked with Andria Lewis Events to choose deep shades of red and gold as colors for their big day. Bold hues set the

stage for a glam atmosphere. A metallic gold cake made a unique statement, and bright red bridesmaid dresses gave a flat-tering, fun pop of color. “We wanted a romantic and inviting fall wedding,” Jennifer shares. There was plenty of substance as well as style. “My favorite part of the day was watching Jennifer glow as she walked down the aisle,” James shares. “I loved our first kiss as husband and wife, jumping the broom, and dancing with our family and friends. I truly enjoyed the entire day,” Jennifer says.

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Liza Livingston & Stephen Routh april 21, 2012

A lthough the two had many mutual friends and both grew up in Memphis, Liza and Stephen didn’t meet until college. “We joke that we had to go all the way to Auburn to meet,” Liza says. They bonded over their similar sense of humor and shared interests, and in April, the two tied the knot at Hope Presbyterian Church. A sophis-

ticated reception waited for friends and family at Spring Creek Ranch. “We wanted simple and classy, but still a ‘wow’ factor when guests walked in the doors,” Liza describes. White hydrangeas and tulips, along with green accents created a fresh atmosphere that perfectly complemented the natural setting. “We wanted our friends and family to enjoy them-selves,” Liza explains. “The music was great, the place looked gorgeous, the food was amazing, and I don’t think the dance floor was ever empty!”

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BriDal hair Allison Becksfort, Pavo Salon

BriDal Makeup Heather Ryneic, Joseph’s

CereMony anD reCeption Venue Spring Creek Ranch

Cakes Carla Bears

Catering CFY Catering

entertainMent Galaxy Red, Lenny Klinger

Florist Le Fleur

grooM anD grooMsMen attire Men's Wearhouse

inVitations RSVP Stationers

Jewelry Doron Diamonds

oFFiCiant Dr. Craig Strickland, Hope Presbyterian

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photographer Ramblin' Rose Photography

ViDeographer Creation Studios

transportation Collierville Town Square Bus

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bestr u s t i c c H i c

Stephanie Foley & William Eady

Photos by David and TammyWedding Photographydavidandtammy.com615.348.5822

party: june 2, 2012wedding: may 25, 2013

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Stephanie Foley & William Eady

party: june 2, 2012wedding: may 25, 2013

W hile Stephanie Foley and Will Eady live in Los Angeles, they have their hearts set on a sweet, Southern theme for their wedding celebrations. The two met through a mutual friend while both were attending Vanderbilt University, and in early 2012, they were engaged. They plan to tie the knot in May of 2013, but

couldn’t wait to celebrate. “When my family built our house, there was a vintage barn on the property. My mom has had her heart set on a ‘hoedown’ ever since,” Stephanie shares. This summer their family and friends surprised the couple with an “haute hoedown” engagement party. Social Butterflies event designers worked to turn the already charming barn into a chic setting perfect for celebrating Stephanie and Will, country-style.

Catering Erling Jensen’s

entertainMent Gary Escoe and the Atomic Dance Machine

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bestg a r d E n Pa r t y

Sarah Matthews & Joseph Pietrangelo

Photos by Dennis Zanonezanone.com901.757-9304

october 13, 2012

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Sarah Matthews & Joseph Pietrangelo october 13, 2012

S arah, a pediatric resident at Le Bonheur, and Joey, a dermatology resident at UTHSC, met in medical school, and several years later enjoyed an elegant wedding day at the historic home of the bride’s parents. “The setting was the inspiration for the garden theme,” Sarah shares. “We wanted to enhance the natural beauty around us

and paid tribute to my grandparents’ wedding held there in 1946.” The bride’s family, along with consultant Sally Shy and Kevin Coble of Le Fleur, worked to create a sophisticated yet intimate atmosphere. Reception place cards hung from the garden fence, entwined in charming tomato cages. Magnolia trees graced the entrance to the tent where dinner tables were adorned with a runner of green wheat grass, fresh pumpkins, and mercury glass vessels brimming with red floral ar-rangements. “The band was wonderful. The flowers and lighting were beautiful,” Joey explains. “But mostly it was lovely to have so many great friends and family to celebrate with us.”

CereMony anD reCeption Venue Squire’s Rest, Barretville, TN

BriDal attire The Bride's Room (Nashville, TN)

BriDesMaiD attire The Wedding Library (New York City)

BriDal hair Gina Winter,Stella Reed Salon

BriDal Makeup Heather Balkunas, Heather Cosmetics Boutique

CereMony anD reCeption Venue Squire's Rest (Barretville, TN)

Cake All American Sweets

Catering Carole and Sylvester Thornton

entertainMent The Memphis Jazz Orchestra

Florist Kevin Coble of Le Fleur

grooM anD grooMsMen attire Joseph A. Bank

inVitations Kara Witherspoon Giles, Nest Paper Studio (Oxford, MS)

oFFiCiant The Reverend Peter Katzaroff

photographer: Dennis Zanone

transportation: Tennessee Limousine Service, Scott Shuttle

weDDing planner: Sally Shy

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bests u P P o r t i n g c a s t

Nikki McKnett & Matthew Pohlman

Photos by Russell Haysrhbrides.com901.681.0941

november 10, 2012

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Nikki McKnett & Matthew Pohlman november 10, 2012

M att and Nikki were introduced through mutual friends three years ago. “Matt was the most charming South-ern gentleman with the best sense of humor,” Nikki shares. “Before I knew it, we were head over heels.” The two chose The Pink Palace mansion as the setting for their wedding reception. With a strapless ballgown

for the bride, a tuxedo and bow tie for the groom, and bridesmaids in floor-length blush-colored gowns, along with ivory, gold, and a bounty of pink roses, the entire affair was timeless and romantic. The large wedding party played a large role in the evening. Matt had twelve groomsmen travel in from all parts of the South to stand with him on his big day. Nikki had sisters, best friends from childhood and college, as well as two junior bridesmaids join her. “We had our most important friends beside us on our wedding day,” the bride says.

BriDal attire Low’s Bridal and Formal Shop

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CereMony Venue St. Louis Church

reCeption Venue Pink Palace Mansion

Cakes Lee Sanders, Mary’s Gluten Free

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entertainMent Soul Shockers

Florist Bogan’s

grooMs attire Joseph A. Bank

inVitations Shara’s Paperie

Jewelry Peter D. Poole Fine Jewelry

photographer Russell Hays

ViDeographer Chris Hope

oFFiCiant: Msgr. McArthur

transportation American Dream Safari

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