“Wedding season is upon us, and we’re excited to be your dedicated partners in bringing your dream wedding to life!
Our carefully curated selection of vendors is here to assist you every step of the way. Whether you’re searching for the perfect gown, exquisite decorations, a dreamy venue, or the finest catering services, our team has you covered.
I bring a unique perspective to this journey as the Publisher of “Here Comes The Bride.” This role allows me to intimately understand the needs and dreams of our brides-to-be. One question that frequently arises is the choice between a full-service wedding or individually selecting your vendors. Opting for the latter enables you to craft a wedding that’s an authentic reflection of your style and personality, often while being mindful of your budget. Each vendor brings their unique artistic touch, and when combined with your vision, the result is a wedding that’s undeniably ‘you.’
The guiding principle is simple – let your wedding day be a celebration of your unique love story, shaped by your dreams and desires.
Happy Planning!
Harrison Sibley, Publisher
‘Here Comes The Bride’ Magazine”
Aurora graces our front cover, featuring a pleated skirt and a beautifully beaded bustier top, epitomizing modern bridal elegance.
Publisher
Harrison Sibley harrisonsibley@gmail.com
Contributing Writers
Liz McGehee
Mary Sharp
Production and Design
Claire Thomas
Suzanne Fox
Fox Print and Creative Publishing
Summer, 2023, Vol 1, Issue 8
© 2023 Here Comes the Bride, LLC, Covington LA All rights reserved | editor@hctbweddingguide.com
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Our string quartet has been performing in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas for over 35 years, providing beautiful and professional music for weddings and many other types of events.
We would enjoy being an integral part of your very special day!
For booking information, contact:
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Christy Gandy and Danis Salassi - violins
Lisa McGibney - viola
Kim Sands - cello
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WEDDING JEWELRY DOESN'T HAVE TO BREAK THE BANK AND IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE ROYAL CRYSTALS. ELEGANT, TIMELESS JEWELRY IS MEANT FOR ALL OF YOUR WEDDING EVENTS, FROM THE SHOWER TO THE HONEYMOON.
Today's bride is elegant and practical. She understands the value of money and planning a wedding on a budget. This makes today's weddings some of the most memorable events to come. There will be special mementos and family heirlooms; the traditional more than the outrageous.
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. These words mean more to today's bride than they did five or even ten years ago. The value of every purchase for your wedding should be scrutinized. That's why your wedding jewelry should be versatile, timeless and
elegant. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it should follow your everyday style. You may wear it to your wedding, your shower and your honeymoon, but you should be able to wear it for many years to come. Make it practical. Jewelry pictured is from Ring Concierge, a line of vintageinspired jewelry.
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Imagine your perfect wedding, surrounded by the Imagine your perfect wedding, surrounded by the beauty of nature, followed by a romantic beauty of nature, followed by a romantic honeymoon in a cozy cabin retreat Your Home honeymoon in a cozy cabin retreat Your Home Away From Home brings this dream to life, offering Away From Home brings this dream to life, offering a picturesque setting for weddings, honeymoons, a picturesque setting for weddings, honeymoons, vow renewals, anniversaries and unforgettable vow renewals, anniversaries and unforgettable memories Exchange vows in the great outdoors, in memories Exchange vows in the great outdoors in a gazebo, outside chapel or with just the a gazebo, outside chapel or with just the breathtaking mountain views as your backdrop breathtaking mountain views as your backdrop
Continue to celebrate your special day with a Continue to celebrate your special day with a reception with friends and family at our gorgeous reception with friends and family at our gorgeous lodge The Vieux will keep your guests entertained lodge The Vieux will keep your guests entertained with shuffleboard, a pool table, foosball, arcade with shuffleboard, a pool table, foosball, arcade games, cornhole, and more games cornhole and more
Wendell and I (Kathryn) grew up in Slidell, Louisiana, Wendell and I (Kathryn) grew up in Slidell, Louisiana, but we didn’t meet until after our lives had overlapped but we didn’t meet until after lives had overlapped multiple times. We had mutual friends, went to the same times. had mutual friends, went to the same places, and even both lived in Guam at the same time places, and even lived in Guam at the same time for 6 months! We didn’t meet until I moved back to the for 6 months! We didn’t meet until I moved back to the States after living in Guam and Indonesia, and we got after living in Guam and Indonesia, and we got married in 2011. married in 2011.
Between us, we have 5 children and now live between Between us, we have 5 children and now live between Slidell and Tennessee. I was a teacher for many years Slidell and Tennessee. I was a teacher for many years while Wendell worked at a local power company. A few while Wendell worked at a local company. A few years after we got married, we started Tanner Manor years after we got we started Tanner Manor construction company (in addition to our other jobs) construction (in addition to other jobs) which soon became our main focus. which soon became our main focus.
After renovating several houses, we decided to buy a After renovating houses, we decided to buy a cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. LONG story short, we cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. LONG story short, we bought our first cabin across from Dollywood. It was a bought our first cabin across from It was a true gift from God, and we named it Tanner Manor true gift from God, and we named it Tanner Manor Lodge. We renovated it and had it for 6 years. It will Lodge. We it and had it for 6 years. It will always be our favorite. always be our favorite.
We bought six more cabins over the next few years, We bought six more cabins over the next few years, and each one was a fixer-upp er. We loved gutting and and each one was a fixer-upper. We loved gutting and renovating each one. They each had their own renovating each one. each had their own personalities, and we enjoyed naming every bedroom personalities, and we enjoyed naming every bedroom and decorating based on the themes. Eventually, we and decorating based on the themes. Eventually, we sold each one, except Tanner Manor Lodge, using it each one, except Tanner Manor Lodge, using it towards the next cabin purchase. towards the next cabin
In October 2021, we found a property for sale that In October 2021, we found property for sale that needed to be completely restored. That seemed right up needed to be completely restored. That seemed right up our alley. After visiting, praying about it, and seeing the alley. After visiting, praying about it, and seeing the sunset view on the gravel road leading up to the gazebo, sunset view on the gravel road leading up to the gazebo, we knew this was our next big project. We also knew we knew this was our next big project. We also knew that if we were truly supposed to have it, God would that if we were truly supposed to have it, God would provide it, and He did. provide it, and He did.
And boy is it big! This has been the biggest project
And boy is it big! This has been the biggest project we’ve ever undertaken, with 8 cabins on 12 acres. All ever undertaken, with 8 cabins on 12 acres. All but one of the cabins was a fixer-upper and the main but one of the cabins was a fixer-upper and the main lodging, 6 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms, still had to be fully lodging, 6 bedrooms & bathrooms, still had to fully furnished and decorated. We named it after a famous furnished and decorated. We named it after a famous area in New Orleans – The Vieux Carre’ – area in New Orleans – The Vieux Carre’ – The Vieux The Vieux ((view) view) is now an eclectic cabin with a touch of old-style, New is now an eclectic cabin with a touch of old-style, New Orleans flair. Our cabins are perfect for weddings, family flair. Our cabins are perfect for weddings, family reunions, Youth Group/Men’s/W / / / reunions, Group/Men’s/W ’ /P t /T h / Company R R etreats & more. etreats & more.
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THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN PLANNING A WEDDING. TO ENSURE SUCCESS – AND YOUR SANITY – THE KEY IS ORGANIZATION. WE’VE COMPILED A DETAILED CHECKLIST THAT PAYS SPECIAL ATTENTION TO TIME-SENSITIVE DEADLINES, SO YOU CAN CREATE A FOOLPROOF CALENDAR AND TO-DO LIST.
12 months +
Select date, time and place. Then reserve venues!
Decide on wedding size and style.
Hire wedding consultant (if applicable) and create wedding website.
Shop for gown.
Begin guest list.
9-12 months
Research honeymoon destinations.
Book musicians, DJ, florist, photographer, videographer and limousines.
Order invitations.
Purchase gown and begin alterations.
Ask friends to be in wedding party and order bridesmaid dresses.
6-9 months
Finalize guest list and send save-the-date cards.
Book appointments for hair, nails and make-up.
Reserve attire for groom and groomsmen.
Order cake(s).
Purchase rings.
3-6 months
Secure bridal accessories. (such as shoes, jewelry, garter, and mementos)
Give musicians a list of songs you want them to play. (Or not play!)
Make food choices with venue.
2 months
Mail invitations.
1 month
Give photographer a list of pictures you want taken.
1 week
Give final head count to reception venue.
The day before
Hold rehearsal ceremony and dinner.
Deliver everything to site and work out any kinks.
Give marriage license to officiant.
Present gifts to wedding party, parents and any other honored guests.
The day of
Give rings and officiant’s fee to best man.
Designate liaison for photographer to ensure all necessary pictures are taken.
EXHALE!
NOTE: Larger cities have long waiting lists for wedding vendors so you may need to act sooner!
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