This One's For The Boys {Life}

Thanks to Georgia Blue, the Cigar Bar provided by The Country Squire, Hobie’s Sports and Outdoors, and Jeff Chao of Chao Photography, we pulled off the ultimate guy’s get-together. 

Burgers, beer and cigars by the pool seem like the perfect way to celebrate summer. Hobie’s Sports and Outdoors provided apparel, tumblers and every man’s favorite accessory:  the YETI cooler.  Georgia Blue Catering set up an incredible table, complete with a beer tasting, savory sliders, red beans and rice, and spicy tacos.  The guys were also treated with a Full-Service Cigar Bar, provided by The Country Squire.  It was a relaxing, memorable event for everyone involved. 

A special thank you to all of the fantastic vendors who made this event such a great success!  We hope this inspires your next Bachelor party, groomsmen party or guy's get-together.  We are pleased to share a little more about each business here:

The Country Squire is Mississippi's oldest tobacconist and specializes in hand rolled, long-filler cigars and pipe tobaccos.   Jon David Cole says, “Since 1970, we have prided ourselves in being an outstanding resource for discriminating cigar smokers, and are proud to be Mississippi's only true pipe shop.  We offer an exclusive Full-Service Cigar Bar for weddings and special events, featuring an on-site tobacconist who will provide cigar selection assistance, clip and light service, and a fun experience for your guests. Our aim is to be an exciting and memorable feature for the guests at your event. Let us plan a custom tobacco experience for you!”  Visit The Country Squire’s website here!

Hobie’s Sports and Outdoors is locally owned and operated in Vicksburg.  They offer everything from athletics and apparel (including running shoes, equipment, jackets and more) to hunting and outdoor supplies (including guns, bows, boots and fishing gear).  Though their customer base comes from all over Mississippi and Louisiana, they are especially proud to be actively involved in the local communities of both Vicksburg and Jackson. 

Jason Martin-Nez, owner of Hobie’s Sports and Outdoors, says, “We have a wide variety of options for every type of guy – whether he’s into hunting and fishing, running and working out, or just hanging at the lake on the weekend.  Our Southern Marsh collection has been especially popular this spring and summer, as have our Drake Waterfowl fishing shirts.  The new collection of coolers and tumblers from YETI has been huge sellers; almost every guy I know uses his YETI tumbler almost daily – to either keep his beer cold or his coffee hot!  They also make great groomsmen gifts!”  He adds, “Our collection of sunglasses has grown enormously in the last year.  We now carry everything from Ray Ban to Oakley and Costa Del Mar. Guys and girls alike can come in and easily find the perfect pair of shades for summer!”  Click here to learn more about Hobie’s Sports and Outdoors!

Georgia Blue is a wildcard in the restaurant world.   They constantly exceed their customers’ expectations with an extraordinary menu, tasty sauces, live music, and remarkable service.  Their menu offers a variety of flavorful dishes, including shrimp & grits, smoked duck, fried green tomatoes, stockyard Angus filets and ribeyes. 

Are you hungry yet?  Georgia Blue provides a wonderful Catering service, and they have four convenient locations across the state:  Madison, Hattiesburg, Flowood and Brookhaven.  To learn more about Georgia Blue, please visit their website here!

Jeff Chao of Chao Photography is known for his incredibly beautiful photographs.  Jeff says, “I feel that my role as a photographer is to freeze a moment forever, so generations from now, people can still feel the love captured through my lens.  The kind of moment where a person can look at their grandparent’s or great- grandparent’s wedding photo and still experience the love that they had.”   Click here to view more of Jeff’s poignant work!

{Blog by Mitchell Walters}