Wedding Date: 7/13/2024
Ceremony Venue: Oxford University United Methodist Church
Reception Venue: The Lyric
Photographer: The Hatches
Entertainment: Al Paris and The Heartbreakers
Caterer: Tallahatchie Gourmet
Floral Designer: Oxford Floral
Hair/Makeup: Makeup by McKenna/Amara Salon
Planner: Ellen Thomas
Cake: Creative Cakes
How would you describe your wedding day’s overall theme or vibe and why?
The ceremony was very traditional, but the reception was modern and just an overall celebration of love!!
What inspired your choice of flowers?
I just wanted something simple, timeless and white. I found a lot of inspiration on Pinterest!
Did you have a first dance? If so, what song did you choose and why?
Lover by Taylor Swift. Dave and I always dance to it in the kitchen, so we knew we had to have it as our first dance.
What was on the menu, and why did you choose those dishes?
We had a little bit of everything! We didn’t have a sit-down meal. We wanted everyone to be able to choose their meal and eat whenever they got hungry after being on the dance floor.
Were there any funny or unexpected moments that made the day memorable?
Yes, when the groomsmen put us up in chairs, and we did the hora!
Did you have any unique flair/touch/elements that you added to your wedding?
I have strong ties to New Orleans, so we included a “Second Line” parade to walk from the wedding to the reception.
Besides saying ‘I do,’ what was your favorite part of your wedding and celebration?
My mom planned the entire thing. So it was all a surprise! Walking into The Lyric was amazing, seeing all the hard work. It was perfect. I also loved hanging on the dance floor and not having to do speeches that night.
What advice would you give to someone planning their wedding day?
Let your mother do it!
