Wedding Portraiture: A Timeless Tradition Sure to be Cherished for a Lifetime!

One of the oldest traditions in weddings is one that is sometimes overlooked in modern events, the tradition of the Bridal Portrait on canvas. Since before the renaissance, brides have been elevated to their just esteem by having their likenesses captured in oil portraiture to cherish and pass on to future generations. The vibrancy and emotion that is presented in an oil portrait can not be duplicated by any other process. Each stroke of the brush captures the warmth and magic that is the essence of this most important event in the life of a bride.

Tommy Williams, of Tommy Williams Art Source, has been a professional artist since 1977. He has studied the methods of oil portraiture from masters that can trace their lineage back to Michelangelo. Tommy takes special care to make sure that every detail that encompasses this special time is reflected in your portrait. He says “I help people preserve the things they are passionate about on canvas and create a lasting heirloom.” The process is not fast but the end results are worth the wait

Feel like you are stepping back to a time when attention to detail and supreme craftsmanship were the order of the day. Imagine the admiration of your guests as your completed portrait greets them at your reception. Think of the years of enjoyment that you will have, reflecting on this day, ever time you see your painting.

Sitting times are required for the accuracy of your likeness. Please reserve your portrait as early as possible.

Tommy Williams' Art Source, (901)-212-3961; tommywilliamsartist@yahoo.com

Beautiful, Elegant and Most Importantly Delicious!!!

Along with the first dance and the tossing of the bouquet, one moment always stands out at a reception, the cutting of the cake.  With the help of Karen Brown, owner of Brown Baguette Bakery and Café and one of her amazing creations this important ritual is sure to stand out in the minds of your guests for years to come. Located at 7090 Malco Blvd, Suite 105 in Southaven, ten minutes from Memphis, this full service bakery and café is truly a holy grail of sugary delights.  With twenty years in the business Karen has seen it all!  Her experience includes working at the Peabody downtown and creating special dessert for Oprah in honor of her visit to the Mid-South.  Most importantly, Karen prides herself on really working with her brides to achieve their unique confection vision.  

 Her beautiful wedding cakes are made from all real ingredients and the difference is readily apparent.  Each and everything created by Karen in her shop is without a doubt delicious!  In addition, she proudly maintains that hers is the only shop in the surrounding area to make their own frosting in house.  Although Karen can suggest some basic flavors for couples to incorporate into their cakes she is more than happy to work with them to create something new and different to resonate with their own individual style.  Karen makes it clear that she is never one to shy away from a challenge and makes every effort to collaborate with her brides to truly realize their vision! Every tier of cake incorporates four layers and each of these layers can be a different flavor.  Her Oreo cake features Oreo cookie pieces baked into the cake giving it a sweet crunchy texture.  Karen’s key lime cake is also a true standout.  Made with real lime juice, this flavor is a perfect mix of tart and sweet that makes it a to die for delight that is sure to have your guests coming back for seconds (and thirds)!  Karen can also craft beautiful, elegant pastries, cupcakes, or creations perfect for bridal lunches, engagement parties, or any other occasion requiring a special confection.  So for a beautiful, high-quality cake that is unbelievably delicious look no further than Brown Baguette Bakery and Café!  

http://www.brownbaguette.com/

7090 Malco Blvd.,  Suite 105,  Southaven, MS; 38671
Phone: 662-349-7434





The Makings of a Beautiful Occasion!

Picking a wonderful wedding venue is one of the most crucial parts of the whole planning process because it sets the tone for the rest of the celebration. At Chimes and Occasions located at 201 South Cooper, owner Madeline provides a beautiful, simple yet sophisticated backdrop for brides to realize their unique wedding vision.  The property itself is made up of two buildings.  The first, a beautifully constructed chapel exudes a sense of old world elegance.  Its antique pews and beautiful details comfortably accommodate 125 guests.  Madeline says, “When we renovated this structure I wanted to make sure each element of it would photograph beautifully.”  From the 15 foot ceilings to the magnificent antique doors salvaged from the oldest home in Collierville to the beautifully appointed bridal dressing room this goal is definitely accomplished.   Each aspect of the chapel provides a wonderful backdrop for vows.  Furthermore, it has a number of beautiful decorations already on hand for no additional cost.  However, brides are also welcome to bring their personal touch with their own décor.   

The other structure on sight serves as an equally beautiful spot to host a reception. With hard wood floors and a charming patio, this space coordinates wonderfully with the elegance of the chapel, providing an easy transition from ceremony to reception or can be rented separately, if a couple prefers to exchange vows in their own home church.  Like the chapel, the reception hall provides a number of items such as chairs and linens at no additional cost, leaving it up to the couple to decide whether or not to incorporate them.   In addition, while Chimes and Occasions does not offer its own catering, they do have a full service kitchen.  They are more than happy to recommend excellent caterers but also encourage couples to arrange whatever food they want including home cooked dishes.  All in all Madeline says “I want people to truly feel at home here and to do whatever they like to have a great wedding.  If they can think it I’ll do my best to help them achieve it!”  So for a convenient, beautiful wedding spot you can truly make your own Chimes and Occasions is certainly something to “chime” about!