Mary Catherine Holliday
Matthew William Crysup
Mary Catherine Holliday
Matthew William Crysup
October 31, 2024
Could've Been An Episode of "The Bear"
Sing it with me: He was a line cook. She was a server. Can I make it any more obvious? MC was already a server at Old Venice in Starkville when Matt got hired as a cook, and even though she was in a relationship at the time, he did not go unnoticed. Who doesn't love a soul patch and a bandana headband, amirite?? Slowly, Matt and MC became work friends. One night, while doing her sidework, MC managed to accidentally spill ranch dressing all over herself... And Matt saw. It was the first time she'd really seen him laugh, and that was it. She wanted to get to know him better. Thankfully, the old boyfriend saw himself out, and MC jumped at the opportunity to spend time with her line cook crush guilt-free.
The Proposal
We spent Thanksgiving in Tupelo with Matt's family. After dinner, we decided to spend some time hanging out with Tracy and Caitlin, Matt's mom and sister, before driving back to Memphis. It was getting late and when we went to leave, Matt pulled MC out into the front yard to look at the full moon and reminisce over the memories he'd made there over the years - the house originally belonged to his grandparents - before saying that he wanted to make one more good memory there. He surprised everyone, including himself, when he decided to propose. Apparently he had started carrying the ring around but didn't have a specific moment in mind. He gave his mother a 5 minute head's up before getting down on one knee in the Mississippi moonlight.
A Hallowedding
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Bowling with the Couple
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
1 Bass Pro Drive, Memphis, TN 38105
Just a low-key event in place of the traditional rehearsal dinner. You don't have to dress up if you don't want to, and it's no big deal if you're unable to make it!
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Ceremony & Reception
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
690 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38105
Semi-Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses.
Wedding Party
Elizabeth (Womack) Edmundson
Matron of Honor
MC and Womack met in middle school at St. Mary's. Both big theater nerds, they've been friends ever since. They are also currently members of their creative fiction writing group called The Daughters of Calliope - along with 3 other St. Mary's alums and friends.
Larin Culp
Officiant
Larin worked with both the bride and groom at The Second Line and Restaurant Iris. She and MC still meet up as often as their schedules allow for a girl's night with plenty of wine.
Michelle Evans
Photographer
MC and Michelle met approximately 10 years ago when they both worked at Automatic Slim's. Though they didn't stay there for very long, they managed to keep in touch and this isn't the first time MC has supported her friend's career as a photographer. Michelle did MC's 30th birthday pictures, as well as the Valentine's shoot with Matt and our goodest boy, Bran.
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FAQs
Question
Why Halloween?
Answer
Most people assume MC chose the date, but it was actually Matt's dream wedding date. Every time we talked about our wedding, he said he wanted to get married on Halloween. After all, The Nightmare Before Christmas is his favorite movie. Plus, MC loves Halloween, and she loves a good theme party, so it was honestly a no-brainer.
Question
Will I have to wear a costume?
Answer
Not if you don't want to! To be honest, we went back and forth on whether we wanted our Halloween wedding to be a costume party or not. So if you have a really great costume that you'd love to show off, by all means! Feel free to wear it!
Question
So then what is the dress code?
Answer
Our stated dress code is semi-formal attire. If you want to get extra fancy with it, that's awesome! But if you don't have a tuxedo or ballgown just chillin' in the back of your closet, that's cool too. Cocktail attire works just as well! Think "NYE but make it Halloween" if you're stuck on what to wear. *Bonus points for drawing inspiration from the turn of the century to match the history of the venue!
Question
Can I bring... too?
Answer
Unfortunately, our venue is small and our budget even smaller, so we only invited our families and a few very close friends. The people named on your invitation are the people for whom we've planned. We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to celebrating with our invited guests.
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An Acknowledgement
Answer
We are sorry that our date did not fall on a weekend this year. It makes things a bit tricky for some of our guests, and we fully acknowledge that. We love you, and thank you for the sacrifices you've made in order to celebrate with us.
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