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Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Walter Barnett, Jr.

Lee Anderson Roper and Edwin Walter Barnett, Jr. were united in marriage at Independent Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN, on November 25, 2017. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Reverend Edward Norton. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Tully Bond and the late Mr. Michael Allen Roper. The groom is the son of Mr. and …

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Party of Two

Recipes for NewlywedsErling JensenHerb Crusted Halibut & Terrine of Dungeness Crab, Maine Lobster and Leek 1 bunch curly parsley1 bunch dill1 bunch chive2 ounces breadcrumb4 ounces butterzest of 2 lemons4 ounces fillet of halibut, trimmed1 whole Maine lobster, blanched, shocked, and shelled  1 Dungeness crab, blanched, shocked and shelled4 leeks, blanched1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped4 egg whitesbreadcrumb, to bindsalt and pepper …

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The Celebration of Music

Ethan Bortnick to hold talent search in Memphisby Langston MeyersBeing the home of the Blues and birthplace of Rock n’ Roll, Memphians know something about music, and, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, so does “The World’s Youngest Solo Musician to Headline His Own Concert Tour,” Ethan Bortnick. This 16 year-old began when he asked his parents to …

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Fashioning Art from Paper

Transfiguring 500 years of Art Historyby Madison Grinder Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper is an expressive compilation of 250 dresses and accessories, along with an Elvis tribute of his famous jumpsuit, on display at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens from October 15, 2017 to January 7, 2018. Bourchgrave’s raw talent and passion for art is evident in her …

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Our Time, Our Voice

MLK50, Bridge Builders educate the Memphis youthby Carolyn LaneOn November 10, over 300 students walked into the doors of First Baptist Church-Broad, committing themselves to the continuation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy, whose life was lost here in Memphis over 49 years before. This event was one of the first in a series created to commemorate the life …

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Holiday Fashion

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Emily & Daniel Winter

Winter Wedding in OctoberFlorist & Design LE FLEUR KEVIN COBLECeremony Site & Reception OLD WAVERLY GOLF CLUBEvent Director ROSEMARY PRISCOCKWedding Cake THE FLOUR GARDEN; LAURA JACKSONDay of Coordinator THE HARDIN HOUSEWedding Gown HAILEY PAIGE- MAGGIE LOUISE, COLLIERVILLE TN.Invitations MENAGE FINE STATIONERY & GIFTS, MEMPHIS TN. Entertainment GARY GOIN G-3 BAND, MEMPHIS TN. Photographer MASA KATHERINE, COLUMBUS MS. Videographer LYNN PRODUCTIONS, …

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Sarah Waldrup & Grayson Harber

DATE: June 1, 2018 CEREMONY: Heartwood Hall in Piperton, TN HOW WE MET: We met at Germantown High School. Our first date was dancing the night away at Junior Prom. We’ve been together ever since. He went away to the Air Force Academy for Materials Chemistry, and I went to Union for nursing. Long distance for 4 years has been very …

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Leah French & Garland Ben Shull

Location ST. IGNATIUS ORTHODOX CHURCH Caterer THE VANDERBILT LEGENDS CLUB Wedding Planner CELEBRATIONS BY MCCLAINFlorist BELLES FLEURS Photographer BLUE VINYL CREATIVE HOW WE MET: We first met at a campus church group at the University of Tennessee. Ben sat down beside me and introduced himself. We have been at each other’s side ever since. OUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Our big …