Hey y'all!
Happy Thursday! The weekend is just around the corner and we are ready for it, as always! We wanted to brighten up your Thursday a little by sharing Christian and Brook's big day with y'all! Captured by the talented Kyle Hancock of Kyle Hancock Photography, this darling couple's wedding day was filled with Mississippi favorites and beautiful florals from Fresh Cut Catering and Floral. We also fell in love with their reception venue, Two Mississippi Museums, it added such a modern twist to a southern celebration! Keep reading for more.
Happy Thursday! The weekend is just around the corner and we are ready for it, as always! We wanted to brighten up your Thursday a little by sharing Christian and Brook's big day with y'all! Captured by the talented Kyle Hancock of Kyle Hancock Photography, this darling couple's wedding day was filled with Mississippi favorites and beautiful florals from Fresh Cut Catering and Floral. We also fell in love with their reception venue, Two Mississippi Museums, it added such a modern twist to a southern celebration! Keep reading for more.
{Tell me a little bit about y’all!}
Brooks is from Magee, Mississippi and I am from Greenwood! We met at Mississippi College, where we both went to college. He played baseball and I played soccer, we crossed each other’s path a couple of times due to playing sports. Brooks is currently in physical therapy school at UMMC, and is graduating in May. I am a registered nurse in an Emergency Department in Jackson, and I am currently in the family nurse practitioner track at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
{Tell us about the proposal!}
One thing I have always loved about Brooks is that he documents every moment, from special occasions to the casual walks around town. For our proposal, he compiled a video of all of our special moments throughout our relationship and at the end of the video it showed him walking into a jewelry store owned by our dear friends. Then the video cuts off and there he was on one knee, asking me to marry him! Of course, I was crying the happiest tears one could imagine, with the answer as YES!
Brooks is from Magee, Mississippi and I am from Greenwood! We met at Mississippi College, where we both went to college. He played baseball and I played soccer, we crossed each other’s path a couple of times due to playing sports. Brooks is currently in physical therapy school at UMMC, and is graduating in May. I am a registered nurse in an Emergency Department in Jackson, and I am currently in the family nurse practitioner track at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
{Tell us about the proposal!}
One thing I have always loved about Brooks is that he documents every moment, from special occasions to the casual walks around town. For our proposal, he compiled a video of all of our special moments throughout our relationship and at the end of the video it showed him walking into a jewelry store owned by our dear friends. Then the video cuts off and there he was on one knee, asking me to marry him! Of course, I was crying the happiest tears one could imagine, with the answer as YES!
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{What did you use as your main inspiration for planning your wedding?}
Brooks and I have always been major supporters of local business and we wanted to show our love for Mississippi. My engagement ring and our wedding bands came from a local jewelry store in my hometown. All of our paper products came from a local stationary shop, Posh Design Shoppe. The rehearsal dinner party favors were a Mississippi ornament from Boswell Regional Center in Magee, MS. These ornaments are made by children and adults with special needs, and the money goes to this support this awesome program. Everything we chose to be a part of our wedding was near to our heart, from location, food, style of the band, paper products, and much more!
{Why did you choose your wedding ceremony location and reception venue?}
Our wedding ceremony was held at Mississippi College’s Provine Chapel. This was always my dream, ever since I was a student at Mississippi College. The building is an old chapel, built in 1860, with beautiful high ceilings, gorgeous chandeliers, and wooden pews. Oddly enough, during the civil war, the Union used this building as a hospital for their soldiers. Provine Chapel is a historical location with a lot of character. It was so pretty on it’s own, that it did not require too many decorations.
Brooks and I have always been major supporters of local business and we wanted to show our love for Mississippi. My engagement ring and our wedding bands came from a local jewelry store in my hometown. All of our paper products came from a local stationary shop, Posh Design Shoppe. The rehearsal dinner party favors were a Mississippi ornament from Boswell Regional Center in Magee, MS. These ornaments are made by children and adults with special needs, and the money goes to this support this awesome program. Everything we chose to be a part of our wedding was near to our heart, from location, food, style of the band, paper products, and much more!
{Why did you choose your wedding ceremony location and reception venue?}
Our wedding ceremony was held at Mississippi College’s Provine Chapel. This was always my dream, ever since I was a student at Mississippi College. The building is an old chapel, built in 1860, with beautiful high ceilings, gorgeous chandeliers, and wooden pews. Oddly enough, during the civil war, the Union used this building as a hospital for their soldiers. Provine Chapel is a historical location with a lot of character. It was so pretty on it’s own, that it did not require too many decorations.
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{Why did you decide on the specific flowers and bouquet styles?}
Honestly, it sounds crazy, but I had no idea on flowers while I was planning my wedding. Thankfully with the combination on Pinterest and my wonderful florist, Wendy Putt with Fresh Cut Catering and Floral, we were able to get some good inspirations. Being a fall wedding, I knew that I wanted to have some greenery, but I was lost without seeing pictures of others weddings. Wendy recommended flowers and greenery that were practical and beautiful and I trusted her fully to make it beautiful,. She truly went above and beyond!
{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?}
My favorite part of the wedding process was getting to combine all of the things that Brooks and I love and throwing a huge party. Having a wedding allowed my to reunite with people that I haven’t seen in years and good friends. Every piece of our wedding was exactly what we wanted!
Honestly, it sounds crazy, but I had no idea on flowers while I was planning my wedding. Thankfully with the combination on Pinterest and my wonderful florist, Wendy Putt with Fresh Cut Catering and Floral, we were able to get some good inspirations. Being a fall wedding, I knew that I wanted to have some greenery, but I was lost without seeing pictures of others weddings. Wendy recommended flowers and greenery that were practical and beautiful and I trusted her fully to make it beautiful,. She truly went above and beyond!
{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?}
My favorite part of the wedding process was getting to combine all of the things that Brooks and I love and throwing a huge party. Having a wedding allowed my to reunite with people that I haven’t seen in years and good friends. Every piece of our wedding was exactly what we wanted!
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{What advice would you give other brides-to-be?}
The best part of planning a wedding is that YOU get to choose. If there are things that you are passionate about, go for them. If certain areas don’t interest you, don’t stress it. Throwing a wedding is not meant to be stressful. If it ever becomes overwhelming, step back and realize “at the end of the day, we will be married, and that is all that matters”. That is my mother's famous quote. Enjoy every moment because the time truly flies by!
{What were some of favorite detail from your big day?}
Paper products are always one of my favorite details of any celebration. Brooks and I were able to customize them the way we wanted and add our special touch. From the save the dates to the napkins, each one gave a picture of our personalities.
My absolute favorite detail of the entire night was the glow sticks, and flashing light tambourines. These were an absolute crowd favorite and made dancing the night away so much fun! Everyone, of all ages, were having such a good time using them!
The best part of planning a wedding is that YOU get to choose. If there are things that you are passionate about, go for them. If certain areas don’t interest you, don’t stress it. Throwing a wedding is not meant to be stressful. If it ever becomes overwhelming, step back and realize “at the end of the day, we will be married, and that is all that matters”. That is my mother's famous quote. Enjoy every moment because the time truly flies by!
{What were some of favorite detail from your big day?}
Paper products are always one of my favorite details of any celebration. Brooks and I were able to customize them the way we wanted and add our special touch. From the save the dates to the napkins, each one gave a picture of our personalities.
My absolute favorite detail of the entire night was the glow sticks, and flashing light tambourines. These were an absolute crowd favorite and made dancing the night away so much fun! Everyone, of all ages, were having such a good time using them!
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{Vendors}
Photography: Kyle Hancock Photography | Event Coordinator: Rachel Curtis- Posh Design Shoppe | Dress: Low’s Bridal and Formal | Floral, Catering, and Lighting: Fresh Cut Catering and Floral | Ceremony Venue: Provine Chapel at Mississippi College | Reception Venue: Two Mississippi Museums | Paper : Posh Design Shoppe | Videographer: Revival House | Band: Even Odds- Memphis, TN |
Photography: Kyle Hancock Photography | Event Coordinator: Rachel Curtis- Posh Design Shoppe | Dress: Low’s Bridal and Formal | Floral, Catering, and Lighting: Fresh Cut Catering and Floral | Ceremony Venue: Provine Chapel at Mississippi College | Reception Venue: Two Mississippi Museums | Paper : Posh Design Shoppe | Videographer: Revival House | Band: Even Odds- Memphis, TN |
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