Event & Wedding Resources
We have been impressed with the following professionals who have worked with us at First & Green. It can be really helpful to use people who know our space, and save you time and worry. First & Green receives no money from these folks; we just like having people we think highly of working with our treasured clients. Evaluate them for yourselves, however, as you may have a different reaction. Ask us for ideas any time.
The Dress
Engagements Bridal & Formal Wear
Located right around the corner from us in the gorgeous historic post office building renovated by owner Bethany McRee, Engagements draws brides to be from many states to its gorgeous collection. Click its name above to see the Engagements website. Brides often make a weekend of trying on the dresses with their bridesmaids.
Decorations and Linens, Glass & Dishware
Flowers
John Grayson Henderson, 662 699 0041
Honey Simmons, The Flower Company,
GlobalRoseLLC.com (fresh flowers shipped directly from growers)
DJs
Bob Murphree, local radio host, 662 809 4714
Stacy "Sunshine" Blake, 662 520 8406 or SunshineDJ991@GMail.com
DJ Steele, 662 417 8504
DJ Suave (Rico Smith), 662 688 5389
Style, The DJ: Amy Moore, 662 251 2255 or Amy@StyleEntertainmentMS.com
Bands
Style, The Band: Amy Moore, 662 251 2255 or Amy@StyleEntertainmentMS.com; StyleEntertainmentMS.com
Oxford All Stars Band, Michael Moore, 662 832 0144
Oxford Soul Tones, TheSoulTones.com; Damien Wash; 662 701 7364 or Booking@TheSoulTones.com
Stanf0rd & Sons: Josh Revell; 601 927 6800
Cakes
A Perfect Affair, Deloris Jones, 662 230 1760
Lou Toole, 662 226 1613
Baked by Birdie, Alana Harris; 662 832 0577
Three Girls A Mom & A Mixer; Jennifer Jones Meredith; 662 809 6390
Gracefully Made, 662 229 8773
Photographers
Kayla Wolfe Photography & Film; 662 809 5430
Shedrick Flowers Photography, ShedrickFlowers.com; 205 690 0003; @shedrickflowers; 205 690 0003
Melanie Costilow Photography; Melanie Costilow, 662 809 3111; @MelanieCostilowPhotography
Kayla Minyard Photography; 662 614 5023
Colormake VIDEO Productions, Buddy & Dianna Burt; 662 719 1128
Rental of Decorations
Bobby Garrick of Caldwell Winchell & Company, 71 First Street, 713 304 4248
One Chance Wedding Decor, China Hemphill, 662 809 0101
Details Specialty Rentals, Oxford; 662 234 7112
Magnolia Rental, Gil Bridges, MagnoliaRental.com; 662 563 9373 Batesville, 662 236 7368, Oxford
Shopping
Antique and Resale shopping at Caldwell Winchell & Company, The Nest Egg on the Square, and E&E’s Furniture and Gifts.
Dress Shops at First Impressions, 109 First Street, Sunday Best, 10 Doak Street
Dining
Dinner at Molly’s Place - meet the locals, and enjoy your friends Thursday - Saturday 5-10 pm; 662 442 1969
Spa Services
Alluvian Hotel, Greenwood, MS; TheAlluvian.com/the-alluvian-spa; 662 451 6700
Decorators & Planners
Ellen Thomas Event Design, ellenthomaseventdesign.com; 662 307 4404
Bobby Garrick, Caldwell Winchell & Company; 713 304 4248
Theressa Crockett, 662 440 0009
Horse & Carriage Rides
Jack Williams, Duck Hill, MS; 662 417 2058
Dustin Hatcher, Mississippi Smooth Carriage Rides; 662 587 1465