Futrell & Cook | 5 . 7 . 11
Futrell & Cook
Photo by Crystal Goss Photography
Wrapped up with ribbons and bedecked with delicate, white buds at every turn, this graceful Tiffany blue-themed wedding gave Holly Golightly a run for her money in terms of crisp, clean elegance and memorable signature touches.
When Brand Cook came to visit Mallory Futrell in Phoenix in January 2009 after her emergency brain surgery, he brought a special ‘little blue box.” Inside was a Tiffany bracelet with a palm tree charm—significant because they had fallen in love at the beach the summer after their high school graduation. They had first met during Mallory’s sophomore year at Lausanne and dated on and off throughout college. Each admits to making the other one the barometer by which they measured their other dates during that time.
Their wedding was held on a perfect spring day at Christ United Methodist Church. The couple left the church on their way to the reception at the Peabody Hotel in a 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud that was called appropriately enough the “Audrey Hepburn.”
A special surprise for the newlyweds, arranged by the bride’s sister, Morgan Harriman, was the appearance of Chris Medina, a finalist on “American Idol” in 2011 who came to sing his single “What Are Words” for their first dance. Chris is remembered fondly for his amazing talent and for the story of his fiancée’s tragic automobile accident and subsequent brain injury. Chris, Mallory and Brand have become good friends, as Chris is encouraged and uplifted by Mallory’s miraculous recovery.
Super T, the entertainment, ensured the dance floor was full the entire evening, and the party was still going strong well after midnight. Of their wedding, Mallory and Brand say, “Our wedding was so much fun—a true celebration of one of life’s greatest blessings.”
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MCGREW & HAMMOND | 6 . 4 . 11
McGrew & Hammond
Photo by ZANONE STUDIO
Lindsey Adams McGrew, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Augustus McGrew III, and Joshua Perkins Hammond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Romulus Morgan Hammond III, were married on June 4, 2011 at Christ United Methodist Church. Reverend Scott Lees performed the ceremony.
The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen J. Coe of Vienna, West Virginia and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Augustus McGrew Jr. of Charleston, West Virginia. The groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Romulus Morgan “Buster” Hammond Jr. of Memphis and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Herbert Taft of East Texas.
Lindsey wore a Lazaro couture gown of ivory silk organza, which she embellished with a Swarovski crystal piece. She wore her sister’s cathedral-length train and veil, both made of antique lace. For the ceremony, she wore pink Badgley Mischka heels and custom-made cowboy boots for the reception.
The reception at Chickasaw Country Club featured an equestrian theme, since Lindsey and Josh got engaged on a polo field in California. Guests enjoyed specialties like Oysters Rockefeller and truffle-flavored french fries, while being entertained by three bands and a custom-designed fireworks show. The couple honeymooned at the Viceroy in Anguilla.
Cox & Harritt | 5 . 21 . 11
Cox & Harritt
Photo by Steve Jones Photography
Janet McIntyre Cox and William Lowell Harritt III were married at Second Presbyterian Church on May 21, 2011 at six o’clock in the evening. The Reverend Sanders Lane Willson and the Reverend Kenneth Glenn Leggett officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Janet McIntyre Cox and Dr. Sam Jones Cox III of Memphis. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lowell Harritt Jr. of Sumter, South Carolina.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. The maid of honor was her sister, Ann Whitten Cox. Bridesmaids were Michele Kelly, Margaret Harritt, Kathryn Cox, Elizabeth Batchelor, Mary Grace Edwards, Beverly Garrett, Lindsay Schroeder, Elizabeth Whaley and Lizzie Willson.
The groom’s father, William Lowell Harritt Jr., was his best man. Groomsmen were Sam Cox IV, brother of the bride, Stephen Kelly, Phillip Barrett, Frederick Brogdon, James DuRant, Christopher Hein, Joshua Ridings, Adam Steverson and Jeffrey Vitters. Ushers were Michael Bowen, Jacob Cook, Matthew Denton, Samuel Howard, Stewart Parks and Joseph Randall.
Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at The University Club of Memphis. The couple then honeymooned in the Dominican Republic and is now at home in St. Louis, Missouri.
DIECK & MCLEOD | 7 . 9 . 11
Dieck & McLeod
Photo by Allison Rodgers Photography
On Saturday, July 9, 2011, Nicole Dieck, daughter of Jim and Dinah Dieck of Germantown, married Mark McLeod, son of John and Kathy McLeod of Roanoke, Virginia. With “Madison” being a family name and the Madison Hotel rooftop being one of Mark and Nicole’s favorite places to go, it was the ideal location for their rehearsal dinner. Family, friends and the wedding party, which included 10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen, enjoyed a sunset dinner overlooking the Mississippi River.
Longtime family friend, Father Terry Street of St. Phillip Episcopal Church, married them at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Memphis. The ceremony was followed by a reception in the stunning Continental Ballroom at the Peabody Hotel. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by dinner and dancing to the lively Motown sound of the 1-900 Band.
The newlyweds made their exit through a sea of white rose petals into a horse-drawn carriage, and the next day, they left for a weeklong honeymoon in St. Lucia. Mark, a tax accountant at HCA, and Nicole, a financial advisor at Morgan Keegan, currently reside in Nashville.
PALKO & JENKINS | 12 . 4 . 10
Palko & Jenkins
Photo by LMAC Studio
China Palko and Ryan Jenkins celebrated their nuptials on December 4, 2010 with a wedding ceremony at the beautiful Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, followed by a reception at the historic Peabody Hotel.
The previous evening, the two held their rehearsal dinner at the Colonial Country Club in the Grand Ballroom. The next evening, the ceremony took place before more than 250 guests with Ryan and China exchanging vows and presenting each other with rings from Mednikow Jewelers, arranged by representative Tiffany Brimhall.
China wore a diamond white Maggie Sottero gown accented with diamond and pearl earrings with the bridesmaids complementing her in champagne dresses from Ballew Bridal. Ryan and his groomsmen were in formal attire wearing full dress tails.
The Continental Ballroom was lavishly decorated with crystals and candlelight that set the theme for a romantic atmosphere. Guests were treated to a seated dinner, cocktails and dancing, which all was made possible by Ken Nelson, the Peabody’s event coordinator.
The couple was whisked away in a 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud in route to their honeymoon destination at the Grand Wailea Resort and Spa in Maui. They now happily reside in Germantown.
PETERS & STOOKSBERRY | 9 . 4 . 11
Peters & Stooksberry
Photo by Mike Brinson
Bethany Peters and Wade Stooksberry were married in Napa Valley, California on September 4, 2011.
The bride’s sister, Sara Fay Egan, an event planner, coordinated the entire weekend beginning with the rehearsal dinner that took place in downtown St. Helena at Merryvale’s historic winery. Guests dined in Merryvale’s cask room, which boasts century-old 2,000-gallon casks that line the stone walls. In this room, one long dining table had been adorned with 100-year-old grapevine root, fresh grapes and vintage wine bottles set with taper candles for a romantic glow.
The ceremony was held at the intimate Kenwood Community Church, which faces a landscaped park and a lush garden, creating a fairytale backdrop against the rolling countryside. The chapel’s antique stained glass windows cast beautiful natural light as the couple said their vows in front of 60 guests. The bride wore an Amsale gown of Alencon lace and a veil that was once part of her mother’s wedding dress. At the completion of the ceremony, the couple rang the church bell together.
A reception followed at Charles Krug Winery, Napa Valley’s first winery. Here, the decor included Chinese lanterns strung across the lawn to frame a picturesque vista as the sun set over the mountains. Large wine barrels served as cocktail tables, and place cards were created from wine corks.
The wedding weekend was aesthetically beautiful in every way, but what made it so special were the friends and family who were with the happy couple.
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