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ocal business people and special 
guests were invited to the 
Emerald Grande at HarborWalk 
Village on Thursday, February 

2, to see who would be showcased  on the 
coveted front cover of the VIP Destin 
Magazine Bridal Issue. The featured bride, 
Victoria Hargroder Emrick, had no idea 
she would see herself on the cover posters 
as she entered the room. Seventy-five 

guests applauded as she stood tearfully 
beside the cover with her father for photos. 
Murmurs around the room were of the 
tastefully prepared food and the view from 
the spectacular Charter Room. Thousands 
of dollars in door prizes were donated by 
Bad Ass Coffee, Beach Liquor, Bella Sera 
Italian Restaurant, Ben & Jerry’s, Cantina 
Loredo, Cigar Factory, Cynthia Roberson, 
Destin Hot Yoga, Destin Locksmithing, 

Emerald Coast Chiropractic, Emerald Bay 
Golf Club, Float Brothers, G&Co. Gallery, 
Grand Fitness, Great Florida Smiles, 
Insurance Zone, Love Meat Tender BBQ, 
Lulu’s, Mobile Therapies, O’Donnell Eye 
Institute and VIP Destin Magazine. The 
next cover reveal party will be April 3 on 
the Rooftop Terrace at The Henderson 
Beach Resort. Watch for your invitations in 
the mail.

photos & story by

 

Verla Price

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Ryan King & Jodi Ketchersid

Luis Rosado & Cindy Lovelady

Ryan Magee, Abby Jerkins & Marissa Marinan

Sherry Harlow, Shane Moody & Kathy Whidden

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