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Love at first bite
From vintage piping to bold flavors, these wedding cake trends are stealing the spotlight Besides the bride and groom, the cake may be the biggest focal point of any wedding. It’s not just a sweet treat that gives you a second wind on the dance floor; it’s an edible masterpiece. Couples are customizing their confections with flavors and details that feel true to them. Here are some of this year’s hottest cake trends: TIMELESS ROMANCE What’s sweeter than nostalgia? A wedding
Glowing down the aisle
The best bridal makeup isn't trendy; it's timeless. Trending wedding makeup is less about dramatic transformation and more about effortless elegance; it’s about enhancing natural beauty rather than masking it. The goal is healthy, glowing skin, softly defined features and makeup that looks timeless in photos decades from now. Overall, brides want to feel special without becoming unrecognizable. Here are the looks they’re requesting: RADIANT SKIN The era of heavy, matte found
Honeymoon, reimagined
Modern couples are choosing meaningful experiences over ordinary vacations When it comes to their post-wedding getaway, couples want unforgettable experiences, not just traditional sightseeing. Whether they're island-hopping, sipping wine, relaxing in an overwater bungalow or spotting wildlife, honeymoons are becoming more personalized, adventure-filled and memory-focused. Beyond destinations, these travel styles are trending: "Mega-moons" Couples take longer trips (10 days t
Petals with personality
5 wedding floral trends taking center stage this season By Rachel Bond photo by J. Daniels Photo Wedding florals are embracing a more natural, artistic feel with designs that prioritize movement, texture and seasonal beauty over perfectly symmetrical arrangements. Couples are gravitating toward airy, garden-inspired bouquets, sculptural installations and thoughtfully placed statement pieces that allow individual blooms to shine rather than relying on oversized, densely packed
The wedding day checklist
10 overlooked planning details every bride should prioritize While wedding planning, it’s easy to focus on the major elements and decisions, from the dress to the venue to the food and entertainment. But it’s often the seemingly small details that can make or break the big day. In the whirlwind of preparation, don’t forget these important to-dos: 1. Get the marriage license: Research your county’s specific requirements and deadlines. Keep your marriage license, vendor contrac
3 planning tips for a stress-free wedding day
By Tenesha D. Batiste It’s your big day, and you want everything to go to plan — just as you’ve always dreamed. Your wedding absolutely can fulfill all your wishes without stressing you out. If you follow these tips, I can guarantee a relaxing, memorable and well-executed wedding day. 1. HIRE AN EXPERIENCED WEDDING PLANNER. Your investment in an experienced wedding planner is priceless and necessary. It’s the wedding planner’s role to make your vision and dream a reality. He
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From friendship to happily ever after
Taylor Leatherwood and Rob Pillow wed in a spirited NOLA celebration Photography by Sarah Moss Photography I first met Rob at Ole Miss, where our relationship began in a completely platonic way. After graduation, life took us in different directions, and we each had time to grow and figure things out on our own. Over the next 10 years, we ventured through life, experiencing new challenges and milestones apart from each other. A ROMANTIC RECONNECTION Then, during Rob’s trip
Real Weddings: Emily & Thomas Crowley
Rustic Dream Emily Jade Crowley (Smith) and Thomas Blake Crowley Wedding date: April 9, 2022 Ceremony and reception held at The Stables in Vancleave BRIDE’S FAVORITE ELEMENT OF HER WEDDING: “My favorite part of our wedding day was having a ‘last dance.’ All of our family and friends cleared out of the venue and began preparing for our sparkler-tunneled send off. The two of us danced to ‘Last Shot’ by Kip Moore. It was such a special moment between the two of us and a moment I
Love story: Maycee & Josh
A fairytale wedding worthy of royalty Maycee Scardino Eargle had dreamed of her wedding day her whole life, and when she said “I do” on Dec. 2, 2022, the real thing exceeded her every wish. Riding to the church with her dad in a horse-drawn carriage made the bride feel like royalty. She wore a breathtaking white ballgown fit for a princess. And standing by her side at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church was the man she’d long hoped for. “He’s everything I’ve wanted and more,
William Lee and Bailey Mae Garriga
From middle-school sweethearts to happily ever after Like many middle-school romances, Bailey Mae Anderson and William Lee Garriga’s relationship started with a simple text message: “Will you be my girlfriend?” Given their youth — Will was 13, and Baily was 12 when they met at East Central Middle School in Hurley, Mississippi — not many would expect the pairing to last beyond a few weeks. But the couple defied the odds through years of baseball games and beauty pageants, not
Untraditional meets old Hollywood glam
Photography by Tilley Photography Was it love at first sight when Dixie Newman met her future husband, Richard Hawthorne? Well, the bride says, yes and no. Richard is a professional power lifter and the owner of Core Strong Living, which opened last January just a few doors down from Dixie’s Biloxi business, Jacked Up Coffee. Dixie’s mom started working out with Richard, and for about a year, he regularly hung out at the coffee shop on his downtime. “Of course, I thought he w
From heartbreak to happily ever after
William and Ciji Rayburn’s second chance at love Photography by Rudy Melancon Photography Despite growing up in the same Gautier neighborhood, William and Ciji Rayburn didn’t find each other until decades later — after both had sustained unfathomable losses. The pair’s brothers were best friends, and they attended the same schools, both graduating from Pascagoula High School. Afterward, they went their separate ways — attending college, starting families and pursuing careers.
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