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2015 Wedding Register
One-Page Announcement
one vertical photo • two horizontal photos • 450-500 words
595 if materials postmarked by July 31, 2014
$
695 if materials postmarked by October 1, 2014
$
Two-Page Announcement
two vertical photos • four horizontal photos • 950-1,000 words
1,045 if materials postmarked by July 31, 2014
1,145 if materials postmarked by October 1, 2014
$
$
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Smith
FLOWOOD, MISSISSIPPI • PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICE
Elizabeth Barksdale Butler and Jan Rives Blaine were united in marriage at five
o’clock in the evening on May 28, 2011, at Lakeland Presbyterian Church in
Flowood. Rev. Michael A. Campbell performed the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Matthew Butler of
Brandon. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Robert Butler of
Brandon and the late Mr. and Mrs. Butler Carney Barksdale of Natchez.
The groom is the son of Ms. Gwen Rives Blaine of Pheba and Dr. and
Mrs. Mac Alan Blaine of Starkville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Anderson Rives of Ackerman and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mac Blaine of McCool.
Nuptial music was provided by Stan Wagnon and vocalists Mary Margaret
Renfroe, Benjamin Collier Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. John Steeneck Clemmer.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore
a sculptured A-line gown in ivory. The gown featured point d’espirit net and
appliqued Alençon lace. The scalloped empire gown ended in a wide border
surrounding the hemline and chapel-length train. The bride’s ivory fingertiplength veil was decorated with matching appliques around the scalloped
edge. The bride’s jewelry included her grandmother’s pearl bracelet and the
sixpence carried by her mother in her own wedding. Her bouquet of Akito
white roses was tied with satin ribbons, and her great-grandmother’s handmade
handkerchief was pinned in place by her grandmother’s diamond pin, which had
also been worn by her mother on her wedding day.
Attending the bride as her maid of honor was Krystina Cirilli Sanford.
Bridesmaids were Alanna Ruth Blaine, Causey Nicholson Cato, Anna Crain
Clemmer, Lori Brooks May, Mary Margaret Renfroe, and Emily Orr Vanderpool.
Bridesmaids wore navy tea-length gowns and carried bouquets of hydrangeas,
roses, Fuji mums, and hypericum berries tied with navy ribbons. Also attending
the bride were Laura Hamm Gullett and Libbie Clark Thomas.
Serving as best man was William Clark Blaine, brother of the groom. The
groomsmen were Andrew James Bernd, Brandon Michael Crenshaw, James
Patrick Hodges, Matt Richard Moran, Thomas Ray Reece Jr., and Jamison Francis
Taylor. The ushers were Andrew Beall Cole, Donald Spence Crabtree, William
Gregory Trainor, and Ben Patrick Williams.
Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum where guests dined and danced to
the music of Mo’ Money.
On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner
in honor of the bride and groom at The River Room.
After honeymooning in Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple is at home in
Starkville. Elizabeth Barksdale Butler and Jan Rives Blaine were united in marriage
at five o’clock in the evening on May 28, 2011, at Lakeland Presbyterian Church
in Flowood. Rev. Michael A. Campbell performed the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Matthew Butler of
Brandon. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Robert Butler of
Brandon and the late Mr. and Mrs. Butler Carney Barksdale of Natchez.
&Jones
Smith
FLOWOOD, MISSISSIPPI • PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICE
Bridesmaids were Alanna Ruth Blaine, Causey Nicholson Cato, Anna Crain
Clemmer, Lori Brooks May, Mary Margaret Renfroe, and Emily Orr Vanderpool.
Bridesmaids wore navy tea-length gowns and carried bouquets of hydrangeas,
roses, Fuji mums, and hypericum berries tied with navy ribbons. Also attending
the bride were Laura Hamm Gullett and Libbie Clark Thomas.
Serving as best man was William Clark Blaine, brother of the groom. The
groomsmen were Andrew James Bernd, Brandon Michael Crenshaw, James
Patrick Hodges, Matt Richard Moran, Thomas Ray Reece Jr., and Jamison Francis
Taylor. The ushers were Andrew Beall Cole, Donald Spence Crabtree, William
Gregory Trainor, and Ben Patrick Williams.
Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum where guests dined and danced to
the music of Mo’ Money.
On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner
in honor of the bride and groom at The River Room.
After honeymooning in Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple is at home in
Starkville. Elizabeth Barksdale Butler and Jan Rives Blaine were united in marriage
at five o’clock in the evening on May 28, 2011, at Lakeland Presbyterian Church
in Flowood. Rev. Michael A. Campbell performed the double-ring ceremony.
Andrew James Bernd, Brandon Michael Crenshaw, James Smith. On the eve
of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in honor of the
bride and groom at The River Room.
❏ 1 VERTICAL high-resolution digital image
(Will be larger image, as shown sample)
❏ 2 HORIZONTAL high-resolution digital images
(Will be smaller images as shown in sample)
❏ Write-up, between 450-500 words
(In digital format, preferably Microsoft Word)
❏ Printed copy of write-up
(For our reference)
❏ Completed Submission Form
(On back of this page)
❏ Payment
(By check or credit card)
GATHER THESE MATERIALS
GATHER THESE MATERIALS
Elizabeth Barksdale Butler and Jan Rives Blaine were united in marriage at five
o’clock in the evening on May 28, 2011, at Lakeland Presbyterian Church in
Flowood. Rev. Michael A. Campbell performed the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Matthew Butler of
Brandon. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Robert Butler of
Brandon and the late Mr. and Mrs. Butler Carney Barksdale of Natchez.
The groom is the son of Ms. Gwen Rives Blaine of Pheba and Dr. and
Mrs. Mac Alan Blaine of Starkville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Anderson Rives of Ackerman and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mac Blaine of McCool.
Nuptial music was provided by Stan Wagnon and vocalists Mary Margaret
Renfroe, Benjamin Collier Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. John Steeneck Clemmer.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore
a sculptured A-line gown in ivory. The gown featured point d’espirit net and
appliqued Alençon lace. The scalloped empire gown ended in a wide border
surrounding the hemline and chapel-length train. The bride’s ivory fingertiplength veil was decorated with matching appliques around the scalloped
edge. The bride’s jewelry included her grandmother’s pearl bracelet and the
sixpence carried by her mother in her own wedding. Her bouquet of Akito
white roses was tied with satin ribbons, and her great-grandmother’s handmade
handkerchief was pinned in place by her grandmother’s diamond pin, which had
also been worn by her mother on her wedding day.
Attending the bride as her maid of honor was Krystina Cirilli Sanford.
The groom is the son of Ms. Gwen Rives Blaine of Pheba and Dr. and
Mrs. Mac Alan Blaine of Starkville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Anderson Rives of Ackerman and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mac Blaine of McCool.
Nuptial music was provided by Stan Wagnon and vocalists Mary Margaret
Renfroe, Benjamin Collier Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. John Steeneck Clemmer.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore
a sculptured A-line gown in ivory. The gown featured point d’espirit net and
appliqued Alençon lace. The scalloped empire gown ended in a wide border
surrounding the hemline and chapel-length train. The bride’s ivory fingertiplength veil was decorated with matching appliques around the scalloped
edge. The bride’s jewelry included her grandmother’s pearl bracelet and the
sixpence carried by her mother in her own wedding. Her bouquet of Akito
white roses was tied with satin ribbons, and her great-grandmother’s handmade
handkerchief was pinned in place by her grandmother’s diamond pin, which had
also been worn by her mother on her wedding day.
Attending the bride as her maid of honor was Krystina Cirilli Sanford.
Bridesmaids were Alanna Ruth Blaine, Causey Nicholson Cato, Anna Crain
Clemmer, Lori Brooks May, Mary Margaret Renfroe, and Emily Orr Vanderpool.
Bridesmaids wore navy tea-length gowns and carried bouquets of hydrangeas,
roses, Fuji mums, and hypericum berries tied with navy ribbons. Also attending
the bride were Laura Hamm Gullett and Libbie Clark Thomas.
Serving as best man was William Clark Blaine, brother of the groom. The
groomsmen were Andrew James Bernd, Brandon Michael Crenshaw, James
Patrick Hodges, Matt Richard Moran, Thomas Ray Reece Jr., and Jamison Francis
Taylor. The ushers were Andrew Beall Cole, Donald Spence Crabtree, William
Gregory Trainor, and Ben Patrick Williams.
Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum where guests dined and danced to
the music of Mo’ Money.
On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner
in honor of the bride and groom at The River Room.
After honeymooning in Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple is at home in
Starkville. Brandon. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Robert
Butler of Brandon and the late Mr. and Mrs. Butler Carney Barksdale of Natchez.
The groom is the son of Ms. Gwen Rives Blaine of Pheba and Dr. and
Mrs. Mac Alan Blaine of Starkville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Anderson Rives of Ackerman and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mac Blaine of McCool.
Nuptial music was provided by Stan Wagnon and vocalists Mary Margaret
Renfroe, Benjamin Collier Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. John Steeneck Clemmer.
Serving as best man was William Clark Blaine, brother of the groom. The
groomsmen were Andrew James Bernd, Brandon Michael Crenshaw, James
Patrick Hodges, Matt Richard Moran, Thomas Ray Reece Jr., and Jamison Francis
Taylor. The ushers were Andrew Beall Cole, Donald Spence Crabtree, William
Gregory Trainor, and Ben Patrick Williams.
❏ 2 VERTICAL high-resolution digital images
(Will be larger images, as shown in sample)
❏ 4 HORIZONTAL high-resolution digital images
(Will be smaller images as shown in sample)
❏ Write-up, between 950-1,000 words
(In digital format, preferably Microsoft Word)
❏ Printed copy of write-up
(For our reference)
❏ Completed Submission Form
(On back of this page)
❏ Payment
(By check or credit card)
Provide digital items on CD, DVD, or USB drive. Label all digital files clearly with the bride’s maiden name followed by the groom’s last name.
TIPS:
These guidelines will help
ensure that you are happy
with the finished product.
• Remember, our format requires the exact number and orientation of photos as shown above.
• To be considered high-resolution, images should be at least 300 dpi at about 5 x 7 inches.
• Obtain digital photos from your photographer; do not scan from prints, and do not use low-resolution digital previews.
• Write-ups that are too long will be cut at our discretion, so it’s best to stay within the word count. Double-check all name spellings.
• For additional FAQs, spelling guidelines, and other detailed instructions, visit our website at mississippimagazine.com.
Cover (optional)
❏ Up to 10 high-resolution digital images
(Vertical only; no fish-eye, lens-flare, or border effects)
Feature Article (optional)
❏ Up to 50 digital images
(unique details of ceremony and reception should be submitted)
❏ Paragraph on why your wedding is unique
(hard copy and digital file)
Mail all materials in one package to:
Mississippi Magazine
Attn: Wedding Register
5 Lakeland Circle, Jackson, MS 39216
Because of the large number of submissions we receive, we are unable to immediately confirm
receipt. If you desire confirmation of receipt, please ship via a trackable method.
Please note that materials will not be returned.
If you have any questions, please call the Mississippi Magazine office
at 601-982-8418, ext. 77 or email us at [email protected].
We will be happy to help you.
2015 Wedding Register
SUBMISSION FORM
PLEASE PRINT
The Bride and Groom
Bride’s Maiden Name
First
Middle
Groom’s Last Name
First
Middle
Subheading Information (This information will appear on your page below the couple’s surnames.)
Wedding Ceremony Venue
City and State
(i.e., First Methodist Church or The Home of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jones)
(i.e., Belzoni, Mississippi or New York, New York)
Photography Credit
(i.e., John Smith Photography)
Couple’s Mailing Information
Photographer Information
A complimentary subscription (that begins with the Wedding Register issue) will be mailed to this address. This is how the couple will receive
their copy of the Wedding Register. PLEASE NOTE: If the address changes after form is submitted, be sure to notify us by December 1, 2014.
Otherwise, they may not receive their Wedding Register.
Important: If you include photos from two different
photographers (i.e. a wedding photographer and a portrait
photographer) both must be listed. Also, please make sure
digital photos are clearly labeled as to which photographer
is to be credited.
Name
Primary Photographer (will be listed in subhead)
Street Address
Name of Business
CityStateZIP Code
Phone Phone (alternate)
email address (required)
Payor’s Mailing Information (if paid for by someone other than the couple)
A complimentary subscription (that begins with the Wedding Register issue) will also be mailed to this address. This is how the payor will receive a
copy of the Wedding Register. PLEASE NOTE: If the address changes after form is submitted, be sure to notify us by December 1, 2014. Otherwise,
they may not receive their Wedding Register. If payor and couple are the same, a 2-year subscription will be given.
Address
City
State
ZIP Code
PhoneEmail (required)
Website
Name
Photographer #2 (if applicable; credit will be on photo)
Street Address
Name of Business
CityStateZIP Code
Phone Phone (alternate)
email address (required)
Address
City
Payment Information
❏ One Page
OR
$595 if postmarked by July 31, 2014
$
695 if postmarked by October 1, 2014
❏ Credit Card
OR
State
ZIP Code
Phone ❏ Two Pages
$1,045 if postmarked by July 31, 2014
$
1,145 if postmarked by October 1, 2014
Email (required)
Website
Please acknowledge the following information by
signing below:
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page(s). I realize that my page(s) may also appear
in Mississippi Magazine’s online edition as well as its
mobile phone app. I understand that I must contact
Mississippi Magazine by December 1, 2014, if my
address changes after this form is mailed in order
to receive my copy of the Wedding Register.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
When is the Wedding Register published?
The Wedding Register is part of our January/February issue. It is usually
mailed to subscribers the last week of December.
Can anyone be in the Wedding Register?
Yes. Anyone who purchases a page (or pages) and submits the required
materials by the final deadline (October 1) will be included in the Wedding
Register section of the January/February issue of Mississippi Magazine.
What materials do I need to submit?
A list of required materials and the Submission Form can be found at
mississippimagazine.com under the “Weddings” tab. Requirements have
changed as of the 2014 Wedding Register. Most notably, we now require
one vertical photo and two horizontal photos per page. Vertical photo(s) will
be larger. Number and orientation of photos are required exactly as listed.
Can I send in my payment first and materials later?
Sorry, but no. All materials MUST be sent in together. This is to avoid the
confusion that would occur if the hundreds of CDs and DVDs we receive
came in separately from their registration forms.
Can I email my photos and/or my write up?
Unfortunately, no. We receive such large files and so many of them that it
would be impossible for our inbox to handle them all.
How do I figure the word-count of my write up, and what happens if it’s
too long?
Word-processing programs have a word count tool which should be used
to determine word count. Write ups that are too long to fit into the format
will be cut at our discretion, so try to stay within the range (450-500 for a
one-page announcement; 950-1000 for a two-page announcement).
Your final deadline is October 1, but my wedding is after that. Will I have to
wait until the following year to submit my wedding?
Y
es. But don’t worry, you won’t be the only one. Most September-and-later
weddings can’t be submitted until the following year because it’s impossible
to get the photographs in time.
Will my materials be returned?
No. Unfortunately, we cannot return any materials.
Will I get a proof of my page(s) before it prints?
Unfortunately, the large number of pages we have to produce prohibits us
from providing a proof before the issue goes to press.
Will I get a copy of the January/February Wedding Register issue?
Y
es. With every paid registration, two subscriptions are issued—one for the
couple and one for the payor. So you, and the person who paid for your
page (a 2-year subscription if the couple and the payor are the same) will
receive a copy of the issue in their mailbox with our regular mailing, which
goes out the last week of December. If you move between the time you
register and the beginning of December, you must call the magazine to let
us know your change of address or you may not get your magazine on time.
I see that in the January/February issue, there are some weddings shown
in detailed feature articles in addition to appearing in the actual Wedding
Register section. Could my wedding be one of those featured?
Y
es! All our features are chosen strictly from Wedding Register brides,
and anyone who buys a page (or pages) in the Wedding Register section
may also submit up to 50 photos to be considered for a feature. If yours
is selected for a full feature, we will contact you for a phone interview. In
addition to full features, we also select several “mini-features,” for which we
need no additional information. For advice on what photos to submit, see
the tips at the bottom of this page.
What constitutes a “high-resolution” digital photo?
Rest assured, your photographer will know what type of files to give you.
But in a nutshell, the photos need to be at least 300 dpi (dots per inch) at
about 5” x 7.” Do not send low resolution digital previews, and do not send
prints or scans of prints. It is worth the effort to get digital photos from your
photographer. You will be much happier with the print quality.
What about the cover? Can I submit photos for that as well?
O
f course! Wedding Register brides may also submit up to 10 photos
to be considered for the cover. We mock up literally hundreds of cover
possibilities every year. For advice on the best types of photos to send, see
the tips at the bottom of this page.
How do I send the digital materials?
You can use CDs, DVDs, or a miniature USB drive. You may use one or
multiple. Clearly name folders within the disk(s) so that we know which
photos are for your page(s) and which ones are to be used for cover or
feature submissions if you submit those. Clearly identify photographer
names if more than one photographer’s images are included.
Do I have to be from Mississippi to be on the cover? Does my wedding have
to have taken place in Mississippi to be chosen for a feature?
N
o. We assume that all of our brides or grooms have some sort of
meaningful tie to Mississippi. Anyone who submits will be considered on the
merits of their photos and not excluded because of their hometown or the
location of their wedding.
If your question is not answered here, please call 601.982.8418 ext. 77, or email us at [email protected]. We will be happy to help you.
Cover Submission Guidelines:
Feature Submission Guidelines:
• Send up to 10 images
• Horizontal photos will not be considered.
• Images submitted must be high-resolution and at least 8” x 10”, with
no watermarks or photographer logos embedded in the images.
•A
void sending photos with “effects” such as fish-eye, lens flare,
feathered edges or border lines, or extremely hazy filters. It’s best to
send sharp, clean, vibrant images.
•C
hoose images that allow for the “Mississippi” logo at the top
without covering up vital content (such as faces).
• Send up to 50 images to be considered.
• S end images that showcase the unique details of your wedding,
such as innovative invitations, creative catering, fabulous florals, and
anything else of which you are especially proud.
•Y
ou may include a few photos that show the couple, bridal party, or
guests enjoying the event. However, avoid sending multiple images
of the couple or bridal party portraits.
•D
on’t forget to send a paragraph (hard copy AND digital) of why
your wedding would be of interest to our readers.
Sample Write-Up
The following is merely an example of a one-page, 500-word write-up.
Of course, you will customize your write-up to include your own individual details.
Your bridal attire store and your florist can usually help if you need assistance with dress or floral descriptions.
For a two-page write-up, you are allowed up to 1,000 words—double the length of the sample shown here—so there would be more
room for additional details, such as hometowns of attendants and more elaborate descriptions of food, parties, and decorations.
For your reference, we have provided a Spelling, Capitalization, and Writing Guide (page 5 of this pdf).
Mary Sue Jones and John Michael Smith were united in marriage at five o’clock in the evening on May
28, 2012, at First Presbyterian Church in Pontotoc. Rev. Steven Taylor performed the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jacob Jones of Pontotoc. She is the granddaughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robert Jones of Brandon and the late Mr. and Mrs. Brian Matthew Stevens of Natchez.
The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Allen Charles Smith of Starkville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Anderson Smith of Gulfport and Mr. and Mrs. David Samuel Williams of Hattiesburg.
Nuptial music was provided by pianist Sarah Stanford, harpist Jeffrey Jameson, and vocalists Jenny Lynn
Tyler, Benjamin Winstead, and Mr. and Mrs. John Tate Clemmons.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a sculptured A-line gown
in ivory. The gown featured point d’esprit net and appliqued Alençon lace. The scalloped empire gown
ended in a wide border surrounding the hemline and chapel-length train. The bride’s ivory chapel-length
illusion veil was decorated with matching appliques around the scalloped edge. The bride’s jewelry included
her grandmother’s pearl necklace, her aunt’s antique brooch, and the earrings worn by her mother in her
own wedding. Her bouquet of Akito white roses was hand-tied with ivory satin ribbon, and her greatgrandmother’s handmade handkerchief was pinned in place by her grandmother’s diamond pin.
Attending the bride as her maid of honor was Susie May Wiggins. Bridesmaids were Jamie Ruth Brown,
Nicole Ramona Campell, Anna Mae Bullock, Lori Dear Brechtel, Julia Cain Brechtel, and Mary Elizabeth
Winstead. Bridesmaids wore pewter tea-length gowns and carried bouquets of hydrangeas, roses, Fuji mums,
and hypericum berries tied with pewter satin ribbon. Also attending the bride were Jennifer Willis Clark and
Kacey Marie O’Donnell.
Serving as best man was William Taft Smith, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Andrew James
Winstead, Barry Michael Cranston, John Patrick Brechtel, Rory Richard Meraux, Thomas Ray Howard Jr., and
Jerry Raymond Taylor. The ushers were Evan Andrew Brechtel, Donald Fairchild Spencer, William James
Gregory, and Blake Henry Thomas.
Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Cedar Creek Inn, where guests
dined and danced to the music of The Imaginary Band. The bride’s cake featured alternating layers of apricot
and raspberry, iced with Italian meringue buttercream, and decorated with edible pearls. The groom’s cake was
a chocolate confection filled with chocolate ganache, iced with Italian meringue buttercream, and decorated
with chocolate-covered strawberries. Both cakes were created by Great Cakes. Superb Flowers created the
handmade floral arrangements featured at the ceremony and the reception. As the night concluded, the
couple departed through sparklers held by their friends and family.
On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in honor of the bride and
groom at The Country Club.
After honeymooning in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the couple is at home in Hattiesburg.
Spelling, Capitalization, and Writing Guide
BASIC TERMS
a cappella (italics)
aisle
altar
bridal
bridesmaids’ luncheon
buttercream frosting
cakes – “tiered” if more than 1 layer
candelabrum (sing.)
candelabra (plural)
NOT candelabras or candelabrums
champagne (NOT Champaign)
complement (bring to perfection)
compliment (expression of praise)
double-ring
double-decker bus
Dr. and Rev. (Don’t use “THE” before)
fairy-tale (as an adjective)
fairy tale (as a noun)
Father, not Fr.
flautist
flower girl
hors d’oeuvres
ganache
great-grandmother
(hyphenate all forms)
groomsman/groomsmen
maid of honor
Monsignor (Catholic Priest – use only
this title when used.) “Msgr.”
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith Jr.
(no comma)
Ms.
oceanfront
petit four
ring bearer
sacrament of holy matrimony
second line
sixpence
The Old Capitol Inn
The Capital Club of Jackson
The couple resides
The couple is at home
The Very Reverend
CLOTHING
A-line
agata (type of beading)
Alençon lace (option + c for symbol)
ball gown
basque waistline (a cap B is a city)
Battenburg lace
bateau neckline
Belgian lace
Biedermeier
bobbinet
brooch
bustline
cathedral-length
chapel-length
Chantilly lace
crepe-backed
crisscross
crocheted lace
cummerbund
dropped waistline
duchess
dupioni shantung
fingertip-length
flared NOT flaired
Godarvi Dupion silk
godet
hand-beaded
handmade
hand-sewn
hand-tatted
hemline
illusion veil (not veil of illusion)
lamore satin
l’amour
lamé silk
Monique Lhullier
pavé
peau de soie
peplum
pick-ups
point d’esprit lace
portrait neckline
princess waistline
redesigned
redingote
re-embroidered lace
ruched
sabrina neckline
schiffli embroidery or lace
shantung
sheath
tricotine
Valenciennes lace
V-neckline
soutache
Swarovski
FLOWERS
boutonnières
hand-tied
tussie-mussie (or tussie-mussies)
Capitalize only specific breeds:
Akito white (rose)
alstroemeria
American Beauty
aspidistra
bells of Ireland
bridal rose
bupleurum
calla lily (or lilies)
Carnaval
Casablanca lily (or lilies)
cattaleya
Cool Water (rose)
chrysanthemums
crape myrtles
Cymbidium orchid
Dendrobium orchid
Eskimo
Freesia (sing.) or Freesias (pl.)
Gerbera daisies (not Gerber)
gladiola (sing.) gladioli (plural)
hydrangea or hydrangeas
hypericum berries
Konfetti
larkspur or larkspurs
Leonidas Rose
lily of the valley (or lilies of the valley)
lisianthus
long stem or long stemmed
lysimachia
Mokara orchid
Mona Lisa roses
oriental lily (or lilies)
poppies
phalaenopsis
pittosporum
Porcelana
porcelain (roses)
Queen Anne’s lace
ranunculus or ranunculuses
ranunculaceous
seloum
solidago
star-of-Bethlehem
(a cap S is the biblical reference)
Stargazer lily (or lilies)
stephanotis
Tropicana
Tweedia
Vendela
viburnum
Vogue
Common grammar and punctuation rules:
• Use the Oxford (or serial) comma: red, white, and blue. (NOT: red, white and blue.)
• When a compound modifier (two or more words that express a single concept) precedes a noun, use hyphens to link all the words in the compound
except adverbs that end in -ly: chapel-length veil or asymmetrically draped bodice.
• When describing the attire of attendants, make sure nouns are in number agreement: The bridesmaids wore pink dresses. OR: Each bridesmaid wore a pink dress.
(NOT: The bridesmaids wore a pink dress.)
• Omit the word “Mississippi” after towns that are in Mississippi. Spell out the names of other states after the city: The bride is from Gulfport. The groom is from
Austin, Texas. Do not use postal abbreviations.
• Use semicolons when necessary. The most common instance is when listing attendants and their hometowns, when at least one hometown is outside
Mississippi: Bridesmaids were Dianne Williams of Jackson; Mary Smith of Chicago, Illinois; and Jenny Taylor of Miami, Florida.
• Use an apostrophe in bachelor’s degree.
• When a couple’s name is listed together, the female’s name goes first and the male’s name goes next to the surname: Melanie and Locke Ward.
(NOT: Locke and Melanie Ward.)
• When referring to your wedding date, write out the entire date: July 5, 2013. (NOT: the 5th of July.)
• When referring to the time of your wedding, write formally as follows: five o’clock in the afternoon OR: half past six o’clock in the evening.
(Afternoon begins at noon, evening begins at 6:00 p.m.)
• Do not put commas in short dress descriptions: The bride wore a white strapless A-line gown.
• Always keep punctuation inside the quotation marks: Mrs. Smith sang “O Holy Night,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “We’ve Only Just Begun.”
• Remember that “couple” is singular: The couple is at home in Iuka. (NOT: The couple are at home in Iuka.)