Publisher's Letter - January 2026

Amelia Frazier Theobald 

Dear Louisville Voices & Readers, 

This Wedding Volume I want to dedicate to my Uncle Jim, who passed away on December 12th, around 5 a.m., the very morning of our wedding shoot. His obituary will be in a future volume of the VOICE-TRIBUNE. 

My Uncle Jim was one of the nicest, gentlest giants you could ever meet. He was a friend to everyone, the kind of person whose presence immediately put others at ease. This Christmas Eve would have marked my aunt and uncle’s 43rd wedding anniversary, a milestone rooted in devotion, partnership, and most of all, passionate, enduring love. 

Jim often shared a favorite quote by Swiss moral philosopher and poet Henri-Frédéric Amiel, words that feel especially meaningful now: 

“Life is short. We don’t have much time to gladden the hearts of those who walk this way with us. So, be swift to love and make haste to be kind.” 

Before he passed, Jim asked that his family and friends carry forward that blessing. To spend time in nature, to pause, and to reflect on how we might ease suffering in this world. It feels fitting, then, that this volume, centered on weddings, love stories, artistry, and legacy, begins with that reminder. 

January is a season of intention. After the rush of the holidays, we are given a quiet moment to reset, to recommit, and to choose what we want to carry forward. Weddings themselves are acts of intention, moments where two people pause time to say yes, not just to celebration, but to patience, partnership, shared responsibilities, and family. 

This Wedding Volume honors those commitments in many forms. From couture gowns and meaningful details to local venues, artists, musicians, preservationists, and wellness leaders, each story within these pages reflects care, craftsmanship, and purpose. Whether it’s a couple saying yes, an artist preserving culture, a business serving with integrity, or a community gathering for good, the throughline is love made visible through action. 

Fear comes easily to us, and from it can follow anger and harm. Our calling is to meet fear with curiosity, let curiosity become understanding, and allow understanding to blossom into love. 

We also explore wellness and renewal, reminding readers that caring for our bodies, minds, and spirits is not indulgent but necessary. We spotlight the power of slowing down, of choosing nourishment, of tending to our inner lives with the same attention we give to milestones and celebrations. 

This issue is deeply rooted in Louisville; in its people, its creativity, its history, and its future. It’s a reminder that legacy isn’t only built in grand gestures, but in consistency, kindness, and showing up for one another. In telling these stories, we preserve moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed, ensuring they live on beyond the page. 

As you turn through this Wedding Volume, I hope you feel encouraged to love swiftly, to be kind boldly, and to live with intention. May this season invite you to celebrate connection, honor legacy, and find beauty in both beginnings and remembrance. 

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Cheers to the many VOICES of Louisville, 

Amelia Frazier Theobald Publisher & CEO, The VOICE-TRIBUNE