Hairstyle for the Dress Style … LOW BACK, HALF UP … “Blush” by Gracyn Elizabeth Bride showcases a deep V neckline and cascading beadwork throughout its fitted silhouette, complemented by soft blush undertones. … SQUARE NECK, SOFT WAVES … “Boss” by Gracyn Elizabeth Bride features a fitted silhouette adorned with intricate beading and shimmering details, finished with a soft square neckline and sweeping train. … … SWEETHEART NECKLINE, LOW BUN … “Gibson” by Gracyn Elizabeth Bride showcases a timeless satin ballgown silhouette accented by a softly draped sweetheart neckline.
Some love stories only make sense in hindsight. The invisible threads were always there, quietly connecting two people across years and miles, until one weekend everything suddenly aligned. For Hunter Harris and Mary-Stewart Shores, that moment came at a wedding in March 2021. … Hunter’s cousin was getting married, and over that weekend, Hunter and Mary-Stewart spent nearly all of their time together. A week later, they went on their first official date. He was living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and she was in New Orleans, only about an hour apart.
Meaningful details make each celebration uniquely yours. … Customized details add personality, meaning, and a sense of individuality to your wedding day. Whether subtle or bold, these thoughtful touches reflect your story while creating memories that last far beyond the celebration.
A special thank you to Kenzie Bullock and Delainea Hubbard of The Emmanuel Collective for their talent and expertise in creating the hairstyles featured in this year’s bridal shoot. We are also grateful to Gracyn Elizabeth Bride for providing the beautiful gowns and assisting throughout the session.
Before the first jet ever streaks across the Texarkana sky on June 27, there will be a feeling in the air, sparked by excitement, the kind that stirs memories and makes people stop and look up. For one day, the rumble of engines and the sight of aircraft soaring overhead will transform Texarkana. It will become a celebration of the American spirit, hometown pride, and the wonder that can still make a child dream bigger than the horizon.
We Got a Sitter for This … Taste Buds Goes on a Downtown Double Date … Shelby … When Andrew floated the idea of a double date night downtown for the Taste Buds column, I didn’t even let him finish the sentence. Yes. Absolutely yes. The grandparents were called, the sitter situation was handled, and the girls were finally getting a night out, because if you have been reading this column for any length of time, you know we are the wives behind those tired dads. We have earned this. … What followed was one of those evenings that remind you why you love where you live.