Our fate is determined before our first birthday even arrives. We have been chosen to be the women of the world. We are offered the sacred gift to develop and grow into the mothers and grandmothers of the future. As we continue to blossom into womanhood, our bodies continue to change as we pass through the various phases of our life. 

First, we meet puberty; evolving into young ladies. Relationships and marriage follow, offering us the opportunity to explore the beauty of intimacy. We begin to discover the secrets of our bodies. For some, the gift of childbearing brings even further changes to our bodies that can result in change in appearance or discomfort with intercourse. 

There are various medical conditions that can result in early hysterectomy or removal of the ovaries leading to early surgical menopause. Menopause can also occur naturally or after cancer treatment. Menopause leaves us with hormonal changes that can cause further changes to our bodies. Deficiency in hormones can lead to mood swings, hot flashes, painful intercourse, bladder issues or decreased libido. These symptoms can lead to difficulties in intimate relationships. Many women have suffered with these symptoms, without awareness of treatment options. 

The exciting news is that there are things that can be done to improve these transitional phases of life. As a Women's Healthcare provider, I have learned how important these things are to our overall quality of life. Each woman has a unique experience through the journey of life. It is important that we are all offered the opportunity to understand what non-hormonal and hormonal treatment options are available to improve our transition throughout our lives. 

We are so fortunate that there are new technologies that can treat all women, even those whoa re not candidates for hormone replacement therapy. Once upon a time, these options did not exist and women were told to deal with pains and discomforts the best they can on their own. Today, we have the ability to customize treatment to best suit each individual woman's needs. 

{What's the story behind this event?}
While there has never been an "Ask the Experts" event in the past, it 's a large scale version of monthly round-table discussions hosted by Fresh Ink that started in January of this year. We are SO excited to be making our debut at MS Mercantile and to be introducing these 10 experts and their businesses in such a fun and interactive way.

{How did y'all select the experts?}
We chose Mississippi based business owners who have worked hard in the wedding industry and have good stories and experience to share with others. Many of the experts are people we have worked with and have personally witnessed how much passion they have for their work and their clients.

{What are you looking forward to most about this event?}
We are looking forward to the people we will get to meet! There's nothing we love more than sitting down and talking to people because that enables us to make what we do so much more personal and rewarding. Every panelist is known for the way they cater to each client as the unique person that they are and making sure we get the time to meet them and answer their questions is how we make that happen.

The event will be streamed on Instagram live on Fresh Ink's Instagram (@freshinkstyle) Make sure to check it out if you can! 

With high school graduation right around the corner, we wanted to share this darling graduation party with y'all! We loved how the Wimbledon theme was incorporated into every element of the celebration! We also think this would make an awesome birthday party too! 

This Graduation party was game, set, match for tennis player and high school senior Avery Douglass! “I have played tennis since I was 11, so a Wimbledon-themed Graduation party was the perfect choice,” says Avery. Since her high school practices tennis at Ridgeland Tennis Center, it was the ideal location to have fun and enjoy a little tennis before graduation! ​

    By using the colors of Wimbledon, the tennis center was transformed into a fun, outdoor party location compete with all things tennis. There were touches of tennis from the decor all the way down to the food! “I loved the chocolate tennis racquets because they were a complete surprise,” smiles Avery. “It was fun to see all of my friends enjoy a fun afternoon on the tennis courts and spend time together before we graduated.” ​

Event Planner: Kendall Poole Event Planning  | Catering & Florals : Fresh Cut Catering & Floral | 
Venue: Ridgeland Tennis Center | Photography: Ellen Rodgers | Cookies: Campbell's Bakery