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Magnolia Mariée Bridal Boutique {Insider Inspiration}

12/19/2016

 
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Inspired by a lifelong dream and a wonderful friendship, Magnolia Mariée Bridal Boutique opened its doors in January 2016.  "Sarah Williams and I have talked about taking this adventure for years," smiles Jennifer Smith.  "Sarah moved home (to Natchez) from North Mississippi two years ago and we started planning in March 2015.  It took almost a year of research and planning to open our doors."  

Their year of hard work paid off. Though the bridal boutique is just shy of celebrating their first anniversary, brides from all over the southeast have been flocking to Natchez to find their perfect wedding dress.  "Being a small boutique, we have the advantage of spending time with our brides and giving that personal attention to help our brides make the right decisions," says Smith.  "Another thing that sets us apart from everyone else is that we are located in Natchez.  Usually a small boutique in a small town has more disadvantages than advantages, but for Natchez this is not the case.  Natchez is a wedding destination so it makes sense to provide our services here.  Natchez has it all!"

The beautiful store is nestled in the heart of Franklin Street in downtown Natchez.  "We are in the 'Little Easy' as we Natchezians like to call it!" laughs Smith.  The lovely store is in the perfect location.  "We are within walking distance from other boutiques, antique malls, flower shops, coffee shops and even a brewery!" smiles Smith.  Out-of-town brides have started flocking to Natchez to turn their dress shopping experience into a weekend girls' getaway!  

With stunning bridal lines such as Stella York, Lillian West & Justin Alexander, and styles ranging from traditional lace to bohemian, they carry an impressive array of gowns without losing sight of budget!  When a bride finds "The Dress," she gets her photograph taken outside of the boutique with a "Yes" sign!  Smith smiles, "We try to go above and beyond to make their experience from start to finish the best they could imagine.  Every bride should feel special and deserves personal attention regardless of their budget.  Its important to not be pushy!  We want every bride to walk out of our boutique feeling that they made the right decision.  After all, a wedding is the biggest party you will throw yourself and the dress is the most important decision a bride makes!"  

The boutique also carries a variety of bridesmaid gowns, Mothers and flower girl dresses and provides Tuxedo Rental.  Magnolia Mariée truly provides all of your needs in one friendly, gorgeous space!  "We plan to expand our lines each year and venture out into prom and formal wear," says Smith.

We asked Smith to share her advice for the newly engaged bride starting her searching for THE DRESS!  She shares three expert tips with us today:
  • Keep an open mind!  You do not know what you like until you have tried all options on!  
  • Have a budget.  This helps your consultant stay on track & doesn't show you anything outside of your budget that would cause heartache or stress!  
  • Limit the entourage!!  Not that we don't love a party, but to make this important decision you only need the people who care about you and can give constructive criticism!  Save the party for your first fitting & then we can pop the bubbly!

Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing more about Magnolia Mariée with us today!! For information on this lovely boutique, please click here!
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The Perfect Gift for Everyone on Your List! {Life}

12/16/2016

 
We have another sneak peek of the magazine for y'all! 
Searching for the perfect Christmas gift for someone on your list?  We have you covered!  Instead of separate gifts, put them together in a basket!  We created handsome gift baskets, filled with products from right here in Mississippi.  Happy shopping! 
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A special thank you to all of the vendors involved with The Art of Gifting!  Also, thank you to Chao Photography for capturing these gifts so perfectly.  

The Wedding of Kathryn Davis and Corey Killingsworth {Event}

12/14/2016

 
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{Bride}  Kathryn Anne Davis
{Groom} Corey Dean Killingsworth
{Hometowns} Groom: Terry, MS        Bride: Byram, MS
{Wedding & Reception Site} The Killingsworth residence in Terry, MS
{Bride’s Bouquet} DIY by Bloominous
{Bridesmaid Bouquets} DIY by Bloominous

{How did the two of you meet?} We actually attended High School together and were acquaintances until a month before Corey moved to Seattle, Washington. We happened to have similar friends and wound up hanging out together at various events. That was when we discovered we both had a love for God, coffee and all things breakfast foods - so basically soul mates!

{What is your proposal story?} While Corey lived in Washington, I went to  Ole Miss. We talked pretty regularly through FaceTime about school and life in Seattle (mostly about all the coffee shops) while I lived in my dorm. Three years later, Corey took me back to my dorm and proposed right in front of it. He wanted to start a new beginning where we both grew to love each other. He also had a jacket on while it was 80 degrees outside to hide the ring box which I think is the cutest thing!

{What inspired your wedding and reception locations?} We both wanted a relaxed environment and his parent’s backyard was the perfect location to start our forever.

{What inspired your color scheme/theme/flowers?} Since we both have a love for coffee and breakfast foods, we both felt it was only natural to have a brunch wedding with coffee bar. However, the colors kinda all just fell together! I wish I could say I spent months planning the colors, but I didn’t even see all my bridesmaids dresses together until the big day. The flowers were perfect and gorgeous and everything just seemed to go together with our brunch theme!

{How did you pick “the dress?”} I went with my mom and sister to casually look at dresses one day. After being given a couple of dresses to try on, my sister ended up picking out this beautiful blush dress off the rack. At first I thought it would be way too big, but I knew it right when I put it on that it was the one. It was a magical moment.

{What’s your favorite unique accessory? Is there a story behind it?} My aunt kept my late grandmother’s cake topper and offered it for my cake. I was so honored that I could have a piece of her at my wedding. 

{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?} My favorite part would have to be asking my bridesmaids and maid of honor if they would stand by my side. 

{Besides the actual wedding, what was your favorite moment of the wedding day?} When I was able to take a step back after the ceremony and watch my husband smile with his dimples and hug his mom. It was just a small moment that let me know that I made the right choice. 

{What was your favorite surprise detail/moment about your wedding day?} 

{Your favorite picture from the big day?} I loved them all!

{The picture that represents the two of you best?} When we were cutting the bride’s cake, we were starving so we were pretty excited to eat. I think that moment would definitely represent us.

VENDORS:

Photographer: Katelyn Anne Photography  
Event Planner: Pam Davis, Tanya Killingsworth (mothers of bride/groom)
Dress: The Bridal Path - http://www.bridalpathinc.com/
Bride’s Jewelry: Floral crown from Etsy
Hair: Ronna Coward 
Make-up: Merle Norman 
Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie 
Tuxes: Groom’s was from Great Scott 
Rentals: Great Southern Events 
Florist: Bloominous
Catering: Kim Crockett, a family friend
Bar: Coffee from Cups Espresso Cafe
Band: Luke and JJ Campbell - family friends
Bride’s Cake: Danielle Bell, a family friend
Groom’s Cake: Krispy Creme
Print Material: Minted 
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Behind-the-Scenes Video of 2017 Inspiration Mississippi Magazine Photoshoot! {Event}

12/12/2016

 
The 2017 issue of Inspiration Mississippi Magazine will be unveiled in just a few weeks!  We cannot wait to share the gorgeous photographs, extraordinary people and magnificent Mississippi events with you!  2017 marks our state's bicentennial, and our magazine has state symbols and incredible articles woven throughout the pages, celebrating our 200 years!  

Today we are thrilled to share a video, beautifully captured by The Film Poets, showcasing behind-the-scenes footage from one of our favorite photoshoots beside the Ross Barnett Reservoir!  We hope you enjoy this little taste of what is to come in Inspiration Mississippi Magazine! 

Inspire MS Behind The Scenes - December 2016 from TFP on Vimeo.

A special thank you to The Film Poets for capturing this fun photoshoot.  For more information on The Film Poets, please visit their website here!  

Happy Birthday, Mississippi! {Life}

12/9/2016

 
Tomorrow marks Mississippi's 199th birthday as a state!  As we near our bicentennial celebration, let's take a moment to enjoy some of Mississippi's most interesting facts and figures!  
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Happy Birthday to our dear Mississippi!  
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