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It’s got all of us buzz- HOLLI PETERSEN ing with wedding fever. Briefly, HALEY STRAHAN Iconsidered swapping in one Photography of my wedding-portrait photos Contributing Photographers hereinakind of change-your- FARRAH COBB profile-picturecamaraderie ála SILVIA MCCLAIN Facebook, but again, onlybriefly. Notthat the dress wasn’t pretty KYLE PETERSEN Oand Iwasn’t younger,thinner,all that, but let’s just saythat I RENE SHEPPARD LEE STINSON hadn’t let go of the big-hair era yet. JUDY STOKELY Plus, it’s pretty dull compared to the incrediblylivelyand creative visions wedding pho- tographers areshowing now. The variety is reallyintriguing. I’mpersonallyfascinated by the Art “trash the dress” concept as Ihavedragged my boxedwedding dress through three states and Executive Director,Advertising Services ANNA SINGLETARY sevenhomes. At the time, it wassuch an expensive purchase and something so invested with meaning that Idon’t knowifaphotographer could have talked me into wading on the shore Manager,Creative Media with my hemline in the water. BLANCHE BOND However, in hindsight, what youhaveisthe memories. I’dlike to thank all the photog- Supervisor,Creative Media raphers and brides/couples whoallowedustoshowcase some examples of the latest in local DON GRAY creative wedding photographystarting on page 13. We found aperfect vintage location forour bridal gown shoot in the Hotel Beaumont. Lead Graphic Designer,Creative Media Thanks very much to Arthur Berry and his staff whocould not have been moreaccommodat- JUSTIN BLANE SMITH ing to our trooping in photographers, assistants, models and props. Built in 1922, the build- Contributing Designers ing’s top floor has amazing architectural details and huge picturewindows. The models all ROSA CLARK looked beautiful, and we thank them profuselyfor participating. 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But whateveryour faith, the cathedral is an awe-inspiring place of worship offering magnificent views that any visitor can appreciate. Walk into the main entrance to find the granite baptismal font and pool in the shape of arounded cruciform. Like afountain, water trickles from the font, its soothing sound resonating throughout the sanctuary.The symbol >> theVIPmag.com |January2011 9 of the HolySpirit –adoveand aflame –is etched in glass above.Oneither side of the font aretwo small rooms called confessionals, where Catholics confess their sins to their priests. A grand pipe organ resides in the balcony.