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Mallory Hinkle and Jack Thomas were married June 19th, 2010!


A June Bride (sigh)  ... which is what Mallory Hinkle was on June 19th, 2010.  As I think about this day, the word JOY keeps coming to my mind.  All of the weddings I blog about are weddings I coordinate.  It isn't unusual that I have a special connection to the bride or even the bride and her mother.  But this wedding was special.  I was blessed to meet, and get to know, so many people who love this couple and feel like I have a new family! 

To the wedding.... 

The Celebration Garden was decorated with Sheppard hooks at each row with a sweet vase hanging with beautiful flowers.  Mallory entered the Celebration Garden to the traditional Wedding March.  Half way down the isle the music changed to James Taylor's "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" and Jack approached her and they walked together to the minister, Steve Conazman, who stood under a beautiful arch decorated with wisteria and tulle. 

When the ceremony ended, Mallory and Jack grabbed a quick bite in private.  Their guest enjoyed a yummy cocktail hour while we jumped on golf carts to head to The President's Reserve and the General's Retreat golf courses with photographer Rick Staines.  We followed up with family pictures across from the clubhouse and it was time for Mallory and Jack to join their guests.

The Tilted Palm Pavilion was draped with beautiful white fabric, teal up-lights and Christmas lights which transformed the room into a club atmosphere!  After the traditional dances, DJ Tom Underwood, turned up the music and the dancing began! 

Later in the evening, guests were surprised with chocolate and vanilla milkshake shots with whipped cream and cookies!  What a hit! Friends and family slowly left, not ready to leave this wonderful couple.  Everyone had so much fun!

I want to send a special thank you to Mallory's mom Traci, her friend Dana and Jack's mom, Jodie.  You ladies made this such a fun wedding!  I have loved laughing and giggling with you ladies!  I only hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did!

To Jack and Mallory - I admire your love for life and each other.  You are both blessed by such wonderful people in your lives.  Congratulations, love and happiness always!

What a great night!  And when I sat down at the table with Bill he didn't ask "how did it go?"  He asked, "So, was Traci happy with everything?"  I tilted my head to the side and asked him "how did you know her name?"  He said, "Traci is the mom, right?"  I have to admit, I broke into a giggle and started to apologize that I had gotten so involved with this wedding that Bill knew the mother of the bride's name.  He immediately held his had up and said with a big grin, "Stop.  You have had so much fun with this wedding and I have enjoyed you sharing it with me!"  What a guy.  Am I a lucky girl or what????

Vendors at this event:

Food by Hermitage Golf Course
Chef, David Cottrell

Photography by:

Rick Staines
Rick Staines Photography
256-280-6506
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Cake by The French Confection
www.frenchconfectioncakes.com
615-244-3967

DJ
Tom Underwood
615-641-6066
www.dj4u.biz

Allison Phleger and Kenny Edmonds marry on May 30, 2010!

On a beautiful May afternoon, Allison Phleger became Mrs. Kenny Edmonds. 

Kenny and Allison chose to marry under a beautiful arbor in front of the rose bushes in the Celebration Garden.   Following their ceremony, the Bride and Groom visited The President's Reserve and The General's Retreat golf courses for photos!  While Allison and Kenny finished up family photos, guests enjoyed a spread of fun food stations!  

Mr. and Mrs. Edmonds were introduced into the Tilted Palm Pavilion where they enjoyed their first dance!  Allison and her father were next, followed by Kenny and his mother.  They cut the cake and the dancing began!

The evening went as planned and guests had a blast!  Kenny and Allison, I wish you all the happiness possible!

Bill pooped out on me and was asleep when I got home.  I filled him in the next morning over coffee.  He said he still finds it amazing that I love what I do so much - and I do!


Food by Hermitage Golf Course
Chef David Cottrell

Bakery:
Covered with Icing
www.coveredwithicing.com
 Heather Noble
338-0466

Photography:
www.ScoobiePhoto.com
1-888-788-7984
Scoobie and Lisa Schneider

May 15, 2010

Ashley Davy and Jeffery Hagewood

On May 15, 2010, Ashley Davy and Jeffery Hagewood were married in the Celebration Garden! 

The wedding began traditionally with the father of the bride giving her away.  Ashley and Jeffery chose to do a bible ceremony, which was wonderful!  Parents of the bride and groom stood around Ashley and Jeffery as the minister performed the ceremony.  The parents signed Ashley and Jeffery's bible as a symbol of their blessing upon this couple.  It was a touching ceremony that I will never forget!

Following the ceremony, Ashley and Jeffery jumped in a golf cart to take their first photos as husband and wife!  

When it was time to introduce the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Hagewood were welcomed by their guest into a sea of bubbles!  It was breathtaking!    

Guests enjoyed a wonderful appetizer reception and dancing as DJ Dan got the party started!  Guests had a blast and throughout the evening EVERYONE commented on how beautiful the bride looked (and the groom was pretty handsome too!)
 
I had so much fun with this entire family!  It was a wonderful celebration for this amazing couple!  I had more tears in my eyes at this wedding that most.  With the bride having a private meeting with her father, to the bible ceremony and then the groom's father's toast.  It was a day I won't forget! 

Bill could tell when I walked in the door that it was an emotional, but happy evening!  "Well, how did it go?" he asked.  "Wonderful", I said.  "It just amazes me that I get to share in one of the happiest days of peoples lives almost every weekend.  I am so blessed,  And then I get to come home to a wonderful husband like you!"  I got a really big hug!  

Ashley and Jeffery, I wish you happiness and blessings on your new life together with your families!  Congratulations to you all!



Vendors at this event:

Food by Hermitage Golf Course, Chef David Cottrell

Flowers by Fresh by CarryAnn
615-758-3277
www.freshbycarryann.com

Bakery
Cakes by Shara, Shara Lund
www.cakesbyshara.com
615-513-1500

DJ
DJ Dan
www.djdanco.com
615-457-1956

May 8, 2010 Elizabeth Shammah and Derek Totty!

And they became Doctors Totty and Totty!  Some of you may know them as your favorite chiropractors, but for the weekend they were a bride and groom at Hermitage Golf Course!

They had an amazing wedding in the Celebration Garden and beautiful reception in the Two Rivers Ford Banquet Room and the Tilted Palm Pavilion!

As soon as the ceremony was over, guests enjoyed a relaxing cocktail hour in the Gallery as the bride and groom headed to the golf courses for photos! 

The bride and groom were welcomed to a wonderful dinner that was prepared by Chef David Cottrell of the Hermitage Golf Course.

Their cake, by Cakes by Rebecca was then served. 

As the ultimate surprise, the couple had an amazing band, "Burning Las Vegas" to entertain their guests.  Everyone was dancing and having an amazing time!  My favorite number was Proud Mary!  

As the evening came to a close, I thought about the time I had gotten to spend with Liz and Derek.  They are two of the nicest people I have ever met.  Their wedding was beautiful.  Their dinner reception was beautiful and their entertainment was over the top!  Just as the two of them are!

As usual, I got home and Bill was waiting.  This was the first time I wasn't "swooning" over the first dance, or the last dance.  Instead I squealed, WE HAVE TO GO TO BB KINGS AND SEE THIS BAND!  They perform there every Wednesday night!  He just grinned at me and said.... "what, no married again with no honeymoon?"  I told him that everything was wonderful as weddings are, but these people know how to party!  I would forfeit the honeymoon until next weekend! 

Thank you to Liz and Derek for a wonderful experience!  You and your families were so much fun and I enjoyed getting to know everyone!  I wish you a happy and love filled live!



Vendors at this event:

Food:  Hermitage Golf Course
David Cottrell
615-847-1166

Cake:
Rebecca Scherer
www.cakesbyrebecca.com
615-424-9108

Entertainment:
Burning Las Vegas
www.burninglasvegas.com
615-585-2122