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ON LOCATION, FLORALS + DECOR
River Oak Manor,
Picayune, MS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Rae Leytham Photography
GOWN
Bliss Bridal
FINE JEWELRY
Kux Jewelers
SNOW SPECIAL EFFECTS
True Value Rental
HAIR + MAKEUP:
Britt Crosby Beauty
MANICURE
Update Nail & Spa
MODEL:
Hailey White
JEA Model Management
It’s Got a Ring to it
The top engagement ring styles this season from the jewelry experts at
Kux Jewelers in Laurel, Mississippi
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LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI’S
LARGEST JEWELRY STORE
650 N 15th Ave
Laurel, Mississippi 39440
601-428-0674 | @kuxjewelers
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Family Owned Since 1965
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1. 14K White Gold 0.09ctw Diamond Semi Engagement Ring for 6.5mm Round Center; 13
Rd 0.09ctw. Love Story® Collection 2. In 14K yellow gold, this Love Story® diamond semi
mount engagement ring is a sure bet for the traditional bride who wants to customize her
look. 3. Reminiscent of a single blooming rosebud, this 14k white gold engagement
ring from the Love Story® collection is classic and romantic. 4. Encapsulate elegance
and style all in one with this 14 karat white gold Love Story® diamond engagement
ring, featuring a 3/4 carat oval center, surrounded by 2 pear-shaped and 4 round
diamonds. Complete the look with the matching wedding band (sold separately)
5. In 14 karat white gold, this stunning Love Story® engagement ring features a hidden halo
setting with a total of 1/2 carat total weight of diamonds, and room for an 8 x 6 emerald cut
diamond of your choice. 6. From the Promise Collection by Love Story®, the Sydney
ring features a classic oval diamond center in 14 karat rose gold. 7. From the Promise
Collection by Love Story®, the Amelie ring features a vintage inspired vine motif with
3/8 carat total weight of diamonds set in 14 karat rose gold.
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Gather at this festive bridal table styled by Dustin
Castrinos, designer and proprietor of River Oak Manor.
Castrinos draped the table with a holiday red
runner and added lush red and green florals.
At each place setting, guests find True
Value Rental’s Ivory China with Gold Band
and their new Gold Fade Glass Chargers.
True Value Rental’s Cut Crystal “Melodia” Glassware
adds sparkling detail to the table and their gold
“Phoenix” Chairs provide elegant seating.
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(Previous Page and Following) Hailey is wearing
a sequin tulle trumpet fit gown with demi
cup sheer bodice, beaded lace accents and a
sweetheart neckline available at Bliss Bridal.
Her shimmering, cathedral-length sequined
tulle veil is also available at Bliss Bridal.
Hailey’s jewelry includes a Two Tone Gold (Yellow
and White) 1/3ctw Diamond Fashion Pendant, Yellow
Gold 3/4ctw Diamond Flexible Bangle, Yellow Gold 1
ctw Diamond Oval Link Bracelet, Yellow Gold 3ctw
Diamond Clover Bracelet, Yellow Gold 1 ctw Diamond
Oval Halo Wedding Set, and aYellow Gold 1/5 ctw
Petite Diamond Anniversary Ring from Kux Jewelers.
Her nails by Update Nail & Spa feature a
festive holiday design theme and her soft
glam bridal makeup and Hollywood waves
were styled by Britt Crosby Beauty.
Brady is wearing the Burgundy Marbella Tuxedo
with contrasting black satin peak lapels by Ike
Behar, available at John’s Tuxedos & Suits and
the “Rockstar” 8mm Tennessee Whiskey Ring with
Guitar String and Wood from the barrels once
used by Jack Daniel’s Distillery and a Men’s Seiko
Essential Collection Watch from Kux Jewelers.
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To keep Hailey warm in the
chilly winter temperatures,
we added this chic fur wrap in
vintage rose, available at I Do
Bridal & Formal to her look.
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about the venue
about the venue
River Oak Manor, sister property to The Henry Smith House
in Picayune, Mississippi, has been impeccably renovated and
is ready to host elegant intimate events. The house sits on 50
acres, offering a peaceful and luxurious retreat experience.
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Castrinos’ styled
this cake table
under the towering
Oak in the field
adjacent to River
Oak Manor,
adding a charming
crystal chandelier
hanging from one
of the branches.
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This 3-tier wedding
cake by Katy Cake &
Co. features edible gold
foil detail and festive
holiday floral accents.
The cake sits on True
Value Rental’s Hammered
Gold Cake Plateau and
their Hunter Green
Imperial Stripe Linen
drapes the table.
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Hailey and her ballerina flower girls pose in front of River Oak Manor as special effect snow, courtesy of True Value Rental, adds to the
magic of the moment. The flower girls are wearing gowns in varying styles from I Do Bridal & Formal, creating an elegant vintage look.