The Wedding of Umema and Wesley

The Wedding of Umema and Wesley

June 24, 2023 Having all the guests feel welcomed and relaxed at both ceremonies was very special. As a biracial couple, it was important to us that the two cultures — American and Pakistani — were combined in a seamless and beautiful way.— umema Mehndi is a...
The Wedding of Sydnie and Bryce

The Wedding of Sydnie and Bryce

October 7, 2023 We had a long engagement which gave us plenty of time to plan. On my wedding day, I never felt stressed … it was the best day of my life.— sydnie The Details Season: Fall Planning Time: 23 monthsEvent Planner: Jackie Collins, SydnieCollins...
The Wedding of Stacie and Donald

The Wedding of Stacie and Donald

November 19, 2022 It was important for our wedding to be unique and different so having the ceremony outside was the one thing I really wanted. I also asked each bridesmaid to choose a dress that reflected their personality and be something they would wear...
The Wedding of Holley & Erick

The Wedding of Holley & Erick

September 23, 2023 Charleston has always been special to my family … the historic homes and gardens had the style and feel that I wanted. To complete the look, we incorporated meaningful connections to our families. My brother was our officiant, we had flower...
Notes from A Forerunner

Notes from A Forerunner

By Don RhodesPhotos courtesy of The Augusta Chronicle Archives Augustans Silas X. Floyd and J.C. Mardenborough were pioneering Black journalists in the South who authenticated Black community stories in the 19th and 20th centuries. Floyd, the principal protégé and...
Racing To A Solution

Racing To A Solution

By Brian Panowich The list of traditions and organizations that make the city of Augusta unique and wonderful goes beyond Augusta National Golf Club, and the world-renowned Masters Tournament. The city is also host to popular arts and entertainment festivals, eclectic...