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JANUARY/
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2021
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CONTENTS
F E AT U R E S O U T TA K E S
18 Publisher's Letter
O U T TA K E S
20 Open House for "The Circular Quiet"
featuring Nancy Cheairs
26 Celebrating the Wedding of Cecilia
Walker & Matthew Heffington 20 Early Childhood Academy Groundbreaking
30 Celebrating the Wedding of Selden 22 Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Homecoming
Humphreys & Erim Sarinoglu
22 Party off the Plaza - Wine Week
32 Celebrating the Wedding of Catherine
24 Fall and Holiday Social Soirees
Norton & Nathan Simpson
46 Cheryl Pesce The Lifestyle Store
34 Celebrating the Wedding of Katie
Laurelwood Grand Opening
Walker & Adam Pike
46 Laurelwood Sunday Stroll
36 Beauty To Do’s before saying “I Do”
38 Wedding Registry Guide About the Cover:
40 Lawson's Virtual Wedding Guide Maggie Holden & Blake Rowland
44 For the Love of Cheese: Greys Fine Cheeses December 5, 2020
& Entertaining Photographer: Kelly Ginn Photography
Videographer: John Ginn
45 Ken Hall's January / February Art Events Location: The Jefferson Oxford
48 Fashion Wedding Dress: Maggie Louise
16 | 4memphis.com | JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021BABCOCK GIFTS - BAER’S DEN
BLU D’OR INTERIORS - CHERYL PESCE
CHICO’S - COTTON TAILS - DINSTUHL’S
EAST MEMPHIS ATHLETIC CLUB
FLEET FEET SPORTS - FROST BAKE SHOP
HEATHER - THE GROVE GRILL
HOT YOGA PLUS IBERIA BANK
J MC LAUGHLIN - JAMES DAVIS - J JILL
JOSEPH - KING FURS AND FINE JEWELRY
KITTIE KYLE - LIBRO - LORI JAMES
NICOLE BARRÉ BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
NOVEL - ORVIS - PANERA BREAD
PAVO SALON - PIGTAILS AND CREWCUTS
RAFFERTY’S - SACHI - SISSY’S LOG CABIN
STOVALL COLLECTION - TALBOTS
VIGNETTES INTERIORS - ZÜPMEDFrom the
Publisher
Seek the Peace and
Prosperity of the City
in which I have
placed you.
Jeremiah 29:7
Jim Walker
"Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the that 2020 will be remembered for the rest of
heavens and the earth by your great power and our lives as anything but clear.
by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard I recently reposted a Facebook post asking
for you… You have shown signs and wonders the question, “can we start using 2020 as a
in the land of Egypt and have continued them four-letter curse word”. The desire to quickly
to this day in Israel and among all mankind leave 2020 behind us is a universal prayer, we
and have made a name for yourself, as at this long to return to the days of walking free of
day. You brought your people Israel out of the masks, while not fearing a casual conversation
land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a with a stranger or, more importantly, a loved
strong hand and outstretched arm and with one.
great terror." Jeremiah 32:17,20,21
Jeremiah 17 lifts up the power of God that
Goodbye 2020 spared Israel by delivering it from slavery, the
focus is not on the fact that Israel is enslaved,
2020, a year of terror, confusion, uncertainty
but on the greatness of God and that He
and loss. 2020, a year of family closeness,
reached in and saved Israel. I believe as we
renewed time with neighbors and support
leave 2020 and work to restore our lives in
of those in need. 2020, a year of paradoxes,
2021, we should thank God for the work of
record profits on Wall Street while much of
the scientists and health care workers who
Main Street lives day to day, a country divided
have made the 2021 recovery possible. We
down the middle politically while working
should look for ways to support the local
together to overcome damage caused by the
businesses that start to reopen as the power
virus. of the vaccine takes hold of the city.
I was recently having lunch with a friend who Our children and grandchildren will study
was struggling to determine the right career the 2020 Pandemic, I can only pray that we
move. He is one of the blessed ones in this all work together to put the election and
Pandemic whose skills were much in demand Pandemic behind us so the history books
but determining the right choice, given the will not only write about the damage of the
tremendous need of the different parties Pandemic, but they will write about how
asking for his help, wasn’t easy. He said he we all worked to help rebuild our nation by
“had been praying for vision and wisdom rebuilding our cities focusing on those who
and found it ironic that, in the year of 2020, have been most affected by the Pandemic.
there has never been more confusion or lack
of vision everywhere”. He found it humorous Seek the peace and prosperity of Memphis.
that 2020 Vision has always been a statement
Jim Walker
that describes the ability to see things clearly
and voiced the frustration/sentiment of us all,
18 | 4memphis.com | JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021JANUARY
FEBRUARY
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Your Wealth is Earned
Now it’s time to plan
January / February 2021
Volume XII • Number 1 for the future.
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Now offering drive-thru Rapid Covid-19 TestingEarly Childhood Academy
Groundbreaking
The University of Memphis, Porter-Leath, and RedZone held a socially-distanced groundbreaking on November 11, 2020, in Orange
Mound. The University of Memphis and Porter-Leath are partnering to launch a new, innovative Early Childhood Academy located
alongside the Orange Mound neighborhood’s RedZone Ministries. The Academy is designed to help address a critical need for early
childhood care in the Memphis community. The site design has been inspired by the community and neighborhood traditions of Orange
Mound, and will feature 18 classrooms that will serve nearly 300 local children.
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1. Children digging 2. Sean Lee & Karen Harrell digging with children 3. Groundbreaking Group with children
Open House for "The Circular Quiet"
Featuring Nancy Cheairs
Artist Nancy Cheairs recently hosted an open house of her new works
in "The Circular Quiet.” The exhibit was held at Binder Projects,
located at 74 Flicker Street, and featured paintings she created during Thank you to our
the pandemic. Nancy's use of vibrant colors seeks out the stillpoint in 2021 Mid-South Go Red for Women
a chaotic world. For more information on upcoming exhibits and to
view Nancy’s work, visit binderprojects.com. Leadership!
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After over a year of undergoing a complete restoration in Chicago, the Orpheum’s Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ returned to Memphis. In
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Brett Batterson. The evening featured local Historian and Organist Vincent Astor and Orpheum House Organist Tony Thomas playing the
magnificent Wurlitzer. For more information on upcoming events, visit orpheum-memphis.com.
Party off the Plaza - Wine Week
Church Health
The 2020 Party off the Plaza benefiting Church Health featured Wine Week during the first week of November, and guests
enjoyed virtual events from their homes while supporting the wonderful works of Church Health. Wine Week offered a fun
drive-through wine pull, which featured wines valued from $100 to well over $1,000, online workshops featuring local experts
on how to construct a charcuterie board for home entertaining, fine cheeses and wine pairings, and more. For more information
on upcoming events and how to donate, visit churchhealth.org.
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or adams@orpheum-memphis.com planning a completely customized wedding to meet your specific needs.Fall and Holiday Social Soirees
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v1.2Cecilia Walker &
Matthew HeffingtonOCTOBER 16, 2020
C
ecilia Lona Walker and Matthew Curtis Heffington hosted a small, enchanting wedding
on the beautiful British island of Bermuda October, 2020. With a global pandemic
and safety precautions in mind, the couple was relieved that their locale of choice
had only two Covid-19 cases and required pre-flight testing, airport arrival testing and
quarantining before the festivities would commence. The sophisticated island, a favorite of
the Walker Family, welcomed 30 friends and family members with a “In Love and Lost in
the Bermuda Triangle” themed rehearsal dinner on the Beach Terrace of the Coral Beach
& Tennis Club. Guests enjoyed the ocean views, the draped orchids and greenery, Dark ’n
Stormies and toasts that went on into the night. The next day, the wedding took place at the
stoic and historical Unfinished Church - a gothic vestige built in the 1800s ravaged by fires.
The storied building is one of Bermuda’s most alluring ruins filled with white roses, golden
urns and palms for the special day. The bride was walked down the aisle by her older brother,
Deloss Walker, to a live string quartet playing Andrea Bocelli’s “The Prayer.” The bride and
groom rode back in a 1939 Ford to their cliffside reception on Longtail Terrace at the Coral
Beach & Tennis Club. The guests sat under the stars listening to the crashing waves and
dining on delicious local eats surrounded by red ranunculus and roses, beautiful candelabras
and chandeliers. The bride donned several outfit changes dancing with her groom to Duke
Ellington’s "Jeep’s Blues.” The love and excitement carried into the night ending with a unique
keepsake for guests to take home - a piece of original art created by French artist,
Jean-Paul Jacquet. The mural was a beautiful 6 ft x 4 ft tale of the couple’s relationship,
traveling adventures and nostalgic mementos. The following day, the entire wedding party
boarded a sleek 77-ft yacht named the Zara and sailed the Atlantic. After the sail, guests
convened for the final event - a beach bonfire with s’mores and champagne. The couple
hopes to have a larger, more inclusive celebration of their marriage when life normalizes.
26 | 4memphis.com | JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021Photographer:
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Caterer: Coral Beach & Tennis Club
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
P lanning a wedding during COVID proved to be
challenging to say the least.
Erim and I first met back in high school during our
senior trip to the Bahamas. We definitely noticed
each other, but mostly from afar. We each knew
that we were both heading to Washington, DC for
college, but ended up only running into each other
once during our time there. Fast forward a few
years later, we were both back in Memphis. We
reconnected on Bumble, went on a date and were
inseparable ever since!
It all came full circle during a trip to London in
January 2020 when Erim popped the question on the
London Eye, the giant Ferris wheel that overlooks
the breathtaking city. We immediately got to work
planning a beautiful, 500 people reception for
September. Then, the news of COVID soon hit and
we were thrown for a loop. We hoped the situation
would be short-lived, but despite our best attempts
to uninvite the pandemic from the wedding, she
persisted. Even with COVID, Erim and I knew we
wanted to proceed with the date. We were ready
to start the next chapter in our lives together and
didn’t want something out of our control ruining
this moment for us. Consequently, like most couples
planning a wedding during this time – we sprang
into action to navigate this ever-evolving situation to
keep our friends and family safe. We cut the guestlist
by 80%, moved the entire event to my parents’
home to keep everything outside, administered
temperature checks, handed out masks to our guests
and did everything else in our power to make sure
our guests felt safe.
COVID certainly forced us to get creative, and in
the process, we managed to turn a less than hopeful
situation like this into such a memorable and
intimate wedding! While it was heartbreaking not
to have everyone we wanted there, we remained
positive and focused on the thing that meant most
– our marriage. We were still surrounded by our
closest friends and family, which truly made our
wedding so special. While the day wasn’t like we
originally planned, it was absolutely perfect.
-Selden
30 | 4memphis.com | JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021Lead Photographer:
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Second Shooter: Alex Sage
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Wedding Dress: Low's Bridal
Reception Venue: Mimi and
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Rentals: White Door, Garden District,
Amerispan and Mahaffey
Ceremony Music:
Memphis String Quartet
Band:
Al Paris and the Heartbreakers
Rehearsal Venue:
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
Caterer: Fascinating Catering
Hair: Annie Coates
Makeup: Kendrick Simpson
Live Painter: Amy Stone
Photo Booth: 9Photo1Booth
Preparation Accommodations:
The University Club of Memphis
Transportation: Walls Limo and
Guardian Concierge Services
Valet: Southern Valet
Cleaners: Palvado Cleaners
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021 | 4memphis.com | 31Catherine Norton &
Nathan Simpson SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
O
ur wedding was originally scheduled for April 18, 2020, possibly the peak of
the pandemic in Shelby County. One month before the wedding, the CDC
issued guidance that social gatherings were limited to 10 people. Thinking a
six-month delay would be sufficient, we postponed our “big” wedding celebration
to September 19, 2020. Nathan and I were determined to still get married on our
original date, but with the Shelby County Clerk’s office closed since March, our
determination led us to Fayette County, where we were able to finally get our
marriage license. We had an intimate ceremony with just our parents and Nathan’s
siblings, which was incredibly special.
We were excited to have our “I Do, Re-Do” with more family and friends on
September 19, 2020. We took numerous precautions to ensure the safety of our
guests. Masks were required and guests were seated at least six feet apart on every
other row in Christ Methodist’s sanctuary. We moved our reception to the spacious
Columns to allow for abundant social distancing, and we provided customized
masks and personal hand sanitizers for each guest. We also live-streamed the
ceremony and first dance for guests who could not attend in person.
Despite the unconventional circumstances surrounding our wedding, we tried to
incorporate several wedding traditions. For my “something old,” my mom surprised
me with a purse made from her wedding dress; my “something new” was a mask
that matched my wedding dress; my “something borrowed” was a pair of my mom’s
pearl and diamond drop earrings; my “something blue” was the blue and white
chinoiserie theme used throughout our reception.
With the help of my mom, our incredible wedding planner, and our team of vendors,
the wedding was more spectacular than I ever could have imagined!
-Catherine
32 | 4memphis.com | JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021Photographer: Wedding Dress:
Taylor Square Photography Anne Barge / Maggie Louise
Videographer: Bridesmaids Dresses:
Message in a Bottle Productions Alfred Sung / Bella Bridesmaids
Caterer: CFY Catering Tux: Jos. A. Bank
Bride’s Hair: Cakes: Cakes by Mom and Me
Misty Davis, Salon Liani Venues:
Bridesmaids Makeup: Christ Methodist Church and The
Kendrick Simpson Columns
Dance Lessons: Coordinator: Mona E. Dunlap Events
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Flowers: Garden District
Caricature Artist: Invitations: R.S.V.P.
Kevin Reuter (Roto Brothers
Rentals: White Door Rentals
Caricatures)
Reception Band:
Ceremony Musicians: Dr. Gary
The Downtown Band
Beard (organ), Barrie Cooper (violin),
and Dr. David Spencer (trumpet) Rehearsal Venue:
The University Club
Valet: Southern Valet
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021 | 4memphis.com | 33Katie Walker &
Adam Pike SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
A
dam and I met our freshmen year of
high school during our first period
class, but didn’t start dating until
our senior year. When choosing colleges
to attend, I decided on Mississippi State
University while Adam went to Austin Peay
State University to play basketball. After
a year of dating long-distance, we both
decided to come back home and attend
the University of Memphis during the fall
of 2016. Fast forward to 2020, Adam is a
high school history teacher and basketball
coach at Briarcrest (where we met),
and I’m working with dogs everyday at
Whippoorwill Farms Dog Retreat (WWF).
Once Adam and I were engaged, deciding
on a venue was the easiest part of the
wedding planning process. I always knew
that I wanted to get married at the farm. I
spent every weekend hanging on the farm
and Adam quickly grew to love it as we
spent all the time we could there. We chose
September 19th for our wedding date, and
the day could not have been more perfect.
The ceremony and reception were both
outside, overlooking our lake, which made
it an awesome (and safe) venue for a 2020
wedding. No better way to start a new
chapter in our lives than getting married in
the place that means the most to us! -Katie
Wedding Cake:
Piece of Cake
Wedding Dress:
Maggie Louise
Makeup:
Beauty by Leigh Downing
Hair Stylist:
Annie Shackleford
Photographer:
Whit Photography
Caterer:
A Moveable Feast and
Hog Wild Catering
Florist:
Deedra Stone Designs
34 | 4memphis.com | JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021Where a Dog Can Be a Dog:
Whippoorwill Farms Dog Retreat
P
ets are our furry family, and
Whippoorwill Farms Dog Retreat
is the best place ever to treat
your dog! It’s a cross between summer
camp and boarding school for pups.
Located 30 minutes east of Collierville,
Whippoorwill Farms Dog Retreat
(WWF) is the place of doggy dreams.
Katie Walker Pike is a life-long dog-
person and in 2018, she founded WWF.
“I pursued my passion for dogs and
started my own doggy-daycare/boarding
facility, Whippoorwill Farms Dog
Retreat,” Katie said. “WWF is located
on my family farm where the pups have
all the room they need to run, play, and
swim in our beautiful lake.”
High-energy pups have lots of wide-
open space for running; water dogs have
a pond for swimming; and there are
dozens of balls to chase - and people to
throw them.
WWF offers pick-up and drop-off for
their dog guests included in their fee.
Midtown and Downtown pick-ups
available for a minimal charge. And
what would a retreat be without a little
pampering? After a full day of doggy
play, bathing services are also available.
Follow them on
Instagram and Facebook
@whippoorwillfarmsdogretreat and
see all the happy dogs having the time
of their lives... and Katie too!
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021 | 4memphis.com | 35Beauty To Do’s Before Saying “I DO”
E
verybody needs pampering before the special day, whether you are the mother of the bride, member of the bridal
party, and especially the bride! We are fortunate to have many day spas throughout the city that offer such services
for brides to look and feel their best before the big day. We chatted with Eden Spa & Laser, one of the premier spas in
Memphis, for ideas and services for the bride and the bridal party to get wedding ready!
Eden Spa offers several options to be “bride beautiful”, namely custom facials, laser treatments, spray tans, and hair styling.
Typically, it is good to start a skincare regimen a few months before the wedding day to see the best results. Laser treatments
can be done in combination with facials to get rid of brown and red spots. If aging, acne, or too much time in the sun has
left your face less than perfect with blotches, wrinkles, or lines, laser skin resurfacing may help your skin look younger and
healthier. Laser resurfacing is a treatment that reduces facial wrinkles and skin irregularities, such as blemishes or acne scars.
The technique directs short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin, removing skin layer by layer with precision.
Closer to the wedding date and for an immediate glow, Eden recommends Oxygen facials the week of the wedding. Oxygen
facials just may be the perfect solution to glowing skin, as it nourishes and revitalizes every cell of the skin pore by pore.
The facial consists of cleansing, extractions, steam, and massage, and pure oxygen along with vitamin A, C, and E, and 87
different minerals. The result of radiant and hydrated skin is seen immediately following the facial. Other benefits of Oxygen
facials range from thorough pore cleansing to lightened hyperpigmentation, improve blood circulation and promote collagen
production for younger looking skin. Oxygen may also strengthen skin's elasticity and help eliminate acne-causing bacteria, as
well as reduce fine lines and wrinkles, even out skin tone, and diminish pores.
Another way to achieve a nice glow, especially this time of the year, is with a spray tan. Eden offers custom spray tanning. The
spa’s custom spray tan artist uses advanced technology and an all-natural, anti-aging sunless tanner made with antioxidants
and pure botanicals to leave skin radiant with a natural-looking color. It’s a quick, easy and damage free way to get a beautiful
tan. Infinity sun spray tans that are based on your skin tone are highly recommended, especially for a winter wedding when
you don’t want to look too dark.
Several non-surgical facial rejuvenation options are Botox® or injectables for the lips, frown lines and crow’s feet around the
eyes. It is recommended to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of the Eden nurses well in advance of the wedding
date. Botox Cosmetic is a quick,minimally-invasive procedure consisting of a few tiny injections for relaxing lines, crow’s
feet, and wrinkles. Results may be noticed within 24 to 48 hours, and last up to 4 months for moderate to severe frown lines.
Juvederm is a smooth, gel filler that instantly smoothes away wrinkles around the mouth and nose, and just one treatment yields
natural-looking results that can last up to a year.
As for hair, Eden offers pre-wedding color, cuts, and up do’s for the bride and bridal parties. And to wind down from wedding
stress, Eden recommends a massage the week of the wedding. Ahhhh, just what every bride (and groom) needs! Complimentary
consultations are available for all services at Eden Spa & Laser.
Another service for bride’s planning weddings these days may be Covid-19 testing. Eden, in partnership with East Memphis
Direct Primary Care conveniently located directly next to Eden, now offers the Covid-19 rapid test.
Eden Spa & Laser
1044 Brookfield Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 683-1066
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2021 with a
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Benefits:
edenspaandlaser.com Wedding Registry Guide
Ordering online can still include shopping local. These specialty shops offer bridal registry items
ranging from casual china to heirloom china, outdoor entertaining pieces to luxury linens, and
every beautiful thing in between! With personalized service and knowledgeable staff, registering
and shopping local is a special part of the wedding.
Herend Assorted Fine Linens + Bedding Sasha Nicholas
Babcock Gifts Lisa Mallory Interior Design Social: A Shop for Gracious Living
F or more than 40 years, Babcock Gifts
has offered unparalleled service and
quality gifts of all kinds. As one of the
S ince 1997, Lisa has welcomed a truly
diverse clientele, including countless
brides to her shop in Chickasaw Oaks,
S ocial offers an exquisite selection of
china including Herend, Sasha Nicholas,
Waterford and Wedgwood. They also have
finest gift shops in the region, Babcock which specializes in sumptuous linens, crystal stemware, outdoor dining pieces,
Gifts offers something for all gift-giving lovely gifts and accessories for the home. fabulous serving pieces, and so much
occasions, from the bridal shower to the Lisa’s irrepressible love to create and more. Social has lots of great gift ideas for
50th anniversary and every celebration in “finish” design projects coupled with a quick groomsmen and bridesmaids, as well as
between. Offering one of the area's most and sure instinct both for what looks good a huge selection of hostess gifts that they
extensive china and crystal collections for and what suits the individual client define can beautifully wrap and have ready for
wedding registry, Babcock Gifts kindly the Lisa Mallory Interior Design experience. pick up. They also offer monogramming
requests that you call to schedule a Lisa invites you to visit their website, which and engraving services. Social is constantly
consultation with their wedding staff for showcases the talent and personality that getting new items, so they advise brides
registrations and returns. For the initial exist at Lisa Mallory Interior Design. Check to come see them often to add to their
consultation, please allow two hours for the out the online wedding registry to see what registry. Laine Park and Lauren Daughtry
visit. Brides are selecting treasures to last a is available to new brides and call the shop are the Social Bridal Consultants, and
lifetime, and Babcock doesn’t want to rush! to schedule your appointment. they are wonderful in helping brides make
Local delivery is provided, and gift wrap is selections. You may email them at
complimentary. Come by the store, call, or Chickasaw Oaks Village Shopping Center registry@social-memphis.com or call the
3080 Poplar Ave.
send an email so Babcock Gifts can assist Memphis, TN 38111
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with picking out the perfect wedding (901) 452-5575
gift purchase. lisamallorydesign.com 650 South Perkins
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LAURELWOOD SHOPPING CENTER 4538 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38117Lawson Baker + Kennedy McDaniel, 08/08/2020, Joshua Tree, California
Lawson's Virtual Wedding Guide
Weddings are special, and a virtual wedding should be no different. When Lawson and Kennedy decided to
carry on with their plan to get married, they didn’t want it to be any less-special just because it would take place
via the internet.
Text a GIF for Save the Date To Zoom or Not to Zoom?
Yes, e-vites emails are easier but they lack anything We looked hard at other video streaming platforms like
resembling a cool factor. The name "evite" alone feels Hopin.to video conferencing platform. At the end of
like Myspace. Make a GIF. Text it to all of your friends + the day, we choose Zoom because (a) it just works, and
family. Takes a little more work but it's way cooler. (b) everyone helping us knew how to use the Zoom as
did most guests.
Easy GIF Make sure to upgrade your Zoom account to support
Upload a photo or video of you and your bride-to-be the number of guests and features you want (cloud
to giphy.com. Add some digital swag to it. Download it. recording space needs to be over 1GB). You'll want to
Boom - you made your first GIF! Spare no emoji. Use record the session both to the cloud and ask a co-host
them everywhere - they are the universal language. to record locally as well (higher quality). Set up your
event in advance with all the necessary settings to
Collecting RSVPs thwart your nephew from "annotating" on the screen
Create a Google Form or use Typeform to organize your or guests entering the event too early (enable waiting
RSVPs. Text or email the RSVP link with your GIF. Done. room).
Buy a Nice Camera Picking your Stream Team
Gear, gear, GEAR! Use the money you saved by going Your stream team matters. These people will make or
virtual to buy your family a nice mirror-less digital camera. break your virtual wedding, and they are your
Not only will your wedding stream look like a movie, but Wedding Masters.
the compliments will flow in every work Zoom video call. The Positions:
It'll come in handy on your honeymoon, too.
Master of (Zoom) Ceremonies - The admin of your
Go Wired virtual wedding should be the chief organizer. Think
director meets wedding coordinator.
Plug everything in. Ethernet, microphone, speaker, and
Master MC - Your MC is probably the best salesperson
camera should all be plugged directly into your computer.
in your friend group or family. Sell ice, eskimo. Yea,
Why? Latency matters. Wires = fast.
that person.
Wifi + BlueTooth = slow. You'll lose milliseconds to each Internet Reverend - Your officiant, your priest, your
wireless connection. Multiply that by each connection Internet Reverend. Ideally, this person is cool and really
type and anyone else talking at your wedding. Next thing knows you and your bride.
you know you are speaking over each other during your
wedding vows. They aren't being rude. That's latency. Master of Jams - Your DJ is your friend with the best
Anyone with speaking parts should wire up. Smooth video Spotify Playlist. Give them your desired vibe then let
+ voices to follow. their free spirits roam.
40 | 4memphis.com | JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021The Wedding Prepare to Entertain! When people sit in front of a screen, they expect to be entertained. Fear not. Think of it like a wedding strapped on top of a bunch of short skits with lots of great crowd reactions. Your Agenda Script Write out a script to get an idea of who says what when. People will turn it into their own but they need a starting point. This will also help you get an idea of wedding length. Shoot for no more than 30 minutes for the wedding and 2 hours max for the entire event. Instruction + Tech Support Okay, this one may be overkill but it helped our guests. Drop an agenda and a few easy to read instructions in the mail. Your guests will thank you for the instruction manual. Not everyone is living their work lives on Zoom calls. And, grandma has no idea what you're talking about. Make it easy for the newbies and the pro's among your invitees. Add Something Physical Okay, we've been pretty digital this entire time but let's find something memorable. It's a special day. Let's make sure the special feeling comes through on both sides of the screen. Send some swag in a pre- wedding mailing along with instructions, the agenda, and other wedding day details. Print some stickers or make temporary tattoos with Inkbox.com to spice it up a little. Digital events need physical objects to tie emotion and, as a result, memories to an event. Your Guest Book Buy a stack of plain artist postcards and send them to your guests in the pre-wedding mailing along with a handful of colored pencils. We had an Art Brunch after the wedding. Pre-address the postcards and add a cool stamp so guests can just drop them in the mail. These postcards are your first wedding memories. I promise you'll love the diversity in what you'll get back. This is a sampling of our Art Brunch postcards. It's really fun to see the artist in everyone. Guest Photographers Your guests are your photographers. Ask them to take screenshots and selfies of their zoom. Capture their surroundings. Capture their experience. Your wedding is literally everywhere. Pretty cool, right? Pro tip: Make sure to set your Zoom event settings to automatically record to the cloud to capture you and all of your wedding party and guest interactions. As the wedding couple, plan to record your video stream locally to your computer, as well. This will ensure you have the highest quality video and audio coming from all that sweet gear you just bought. Use Quicktime on your Mac or VLC on your desktop.
The reception
Wait! Don't forget an Intermission.
Planning a two-hour event takes a lot but imagine being
the stars of the show, live on-screen with a hot mic for all 2
hours. Bad idea. After your Officiant introduces you to the
crowd as Mr. & Mrs., walk down your aisle towards your
video setup. Then turn off the mic. Turn off the camera.
Take a 15-minute Intermission. Tell your partner you love
them. Enjoy the moment. After intermission, jump back
on screen with your guests for your reception. Which
brings up the next item: Dinner Tables.
Dinner Tables
After our sunrise wedding and intermission, we made our Live Toasts
breakfast live with our guests. We love entertaining friends We all have witnessed wedding toasts gone awry. Pre-
at home so we recreated that experience for our wedding. recorded toasts are a great back up for an unexpected
Breaking bread with family and friends is a hallmark of technical issue. More importantly, it makes the speaker to
all wedding receptions. Don't miss this opportunity to eat really think about what they want to say to you and your
with those closest to you. Create virtual dinner tables with partner. That being said, live is better for toast. The emotion
Zoom's Breakout Room feature. While your guests are of the event can bring out the best in your closest confidants.
eating and hanging out “at the table,” you and your partner Give them the stage.
can hop through breakout rooms as a Zoom Co-Host.
Dancing & the After-Party
The Cake Okay, you made it through the wedding jitters. Past the
It's not a wedding without a cake, right? But, your guests technical hiccups of a live-streamed event. They will
aren't all going to bake a cake, and good luck trying to get happen, keep the camera rolling. You're married. Now it's
that many cakes delivered on time. Enter: the microwave time to party.That's it.You are married. Congrats and dance
cake. Include the recipe in the pre-wedding mailing you your hearts out!
sent out so everyone has their ingredients ready on the big
day. During the reception, cue to let people know when to Lawson Baker-McDaniel and his wife Kennedy McDaniel-
make the cake, making sure you budget enough time for it Baker are San Franciscans at heart but are living in Joshua
to cool before there's any official cake-eating on-screen. Tree while they search for a place to call home in the desert.
Keeping things interactive, like making the cake, makes Lawson is the founder of Moneymail.ai, a digital goods based
the event experiential and memorable for everyone. engagement company. Kennedy is the founder of Banting.co,
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DESTIN • SANDESTIN • 30A • WEST PANAMA CITY BEACHHow To Create
This Masterful
Cheeseboard
Gather cheeses, accoutrement, and any
garnishes (optional). Vary pairings in
texture: juicy, sweet, crunchy, salty, or
acidic. Cut cheese to have long, broad
pieces, not cubes - have maximum
surface area for tasting. Pro tip: Cheese
should be eaten at room temp but is
easier to cut when it is cold. Slice cheese
straight from the fridge, then plate it as
it rises to room temp.
For Love of Cheese:
Plate each of the cheeses. Find an
attractive way to stack each cheese
so that a piece can be easily grabbed
without disturbing other pieces. The
Greys Fine Cheeses & Entertaining cheeses should be a “step-up” in flavor
between the first and third cheeses.
Add three pairings for each of the
cheeses, from sweet to salty with
different textures. Add some pickles
By Sandi Butler Hughes
(pickled anything-green beans, Brussels,
Photo Courtesy of Greys Fine Cheeses & Entertaining etc) nearby as well. Having these helps
K
urt Mullican is a cheesemonger, but he is more like a cheese-evangelist. He is
cut the richness of all the cheese, and it
enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and he loves sharing his passion with other devoted
pairs with the last cheese as well.
turophiles from beginners to the more advanced. Kurt along with partner Jackie Mau Add some “conversation crackers.”
are the co-owners of the new Greys Fine Cheeses & Entertaining. Their shop opens mid- Crackers work great as palate cleansers
February in the Williamsburg Shopping Center near the corner of Poplar and Mendenhall. and give something to snack on between
Greys will be the ideal platform for Kurt to connect with shoppers and share the deliciousness cheeses. This gives a chance to chat in
of cheese. between cheeses and provides more
crunchy texture also.
“I’ve had a lifelong infatuation with food, and I’ve cooked my entire life,” Kurt said. He has
experience in the food industry in his hometown of Lebanon, TN, as well as in Memphis Hit it with a garnish and serve! This is
working as a private chef. “Cheese is always the underlying piece - the foundation of my a well-balanced experience that will
thoughts around food. It’s also something you can learn about for a lifetime, and never be an absolute showstopper. Throw in
win - there’s always a new cheese or something new to learn.” As Jackie and Kurt were some wine and forget about cooking
preparing to open their business, they visited several creameries across the country, dinner- this is it!
including Tennessee’s Sequatchie Cove Creamery located near Chattanooga. “We wanted
to understand the process and to have education so we can pass it on to others,” Jackie said.
Before the idea of a storefront was conceived, Kurt crafted made-to-order cheeseboards for
delivery. The pairings of cheeses with cured meats, fruits, nuts, condiments, and crackers
were very popular, and will continue to be a cornerstone at Greys. The cheeseboards are
Shopping list:
available for all size events, from an intimate date night to a large rehearsal dinner. Of course
Montealva, a mild Goat’s milk cheese
they are delicious, and the presentation is stunning. In addition to the boards, Greys offers
from Spain
cut to order cheese, a cheese bar, workshops, all things relating to cheese, plus wine and
beer. The cheese bar is conceptualized as a sushi bar, and rather than raw fish, exquisite Pairing: lemon-sultana marmalata with
cheeses will be featured. caraway and saffron
Greys’ cheeseboard pairings (cheese + meat + accompaniment) are specially selected by Ossau-Iraty, sheep’s milk cheese with more
Kurt, and include a handwritten note from him of what flavors pair nicely together and why. flavor (said to be one of the first cheeses
“90% of learning is unlearning,” he said. “People like to imagine there’s a secret formula for ever produced in France)
deliciousness. While there can be, if you like it, then it’s a good pairing. That’s important.
Pairing: black cherry confit; another
People shouldn’t be scared to try something they don’t think they like - that’s how you learn.”
option - Amarena or luxardo cherries
Cheeseboards may be a trendy concept, but Kurt sees it as so much more. “Cheese has been
Challerhocker cow’s milk cheese from
around forever. People have been making cheese since 8,000 B.C., but if we can capture
Switzerland (flavor star of the show!)
the minds of the people turning their heads to it now, we can make lifelong fans of such an
awesome product. Making milk immortal,” he laughs. Pairing: crunchy walnuts and dried figs
When asked exactly what is a cheesemonger? He smiled and replied, “A purveyor of Pickled anything
happiness.” Preach it, Kurt!
Crackers
To learn more about cheese, cheeseboards, and all things cheesy, visit greyshd.com.
Wine
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