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