2002 Wedding Register. (A-A).

Alba-Yates

Lydia Martinez Alba and Norman Lee Yates III were united in marriage Saturday, February 10, 2001, at 7 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Jackson. Dr. John Case and Reverend Jim Rush performed the ceremony. Music for the occasion was provided by organist David Yetter and trumpeter Mack Deas.

Lydia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Martinez Alba, Jr. of Lawrenceville, Georgia. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Luis Cabrera and the late Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Martinez, Sr. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lee Yates, Jr. of Dublin, Georgia. He is the grandson of the late Colonel and Mrs. Jesse Oliver Wingard and the late Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lee Yates, Sr.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of candlelight silk satin organza, designed by Amsale. The fitted strapless bodice featured a drop waist with a narrow ruched duchess satin band. Her full A-line skirt flowed into a soft bustle drape in the back. The veil was of tiered illusion and fell from a tiara of Austrian crystals, just past the length of the train. The bride carried an Alencon lace handkerchief fashioned from a piece of her great aunt's wedding gown. Her bouquet was of white bridal roses, day lilies, and stephanotis.

The bride was attended by her maid of honor, Brandi Caroline Bradshaw of Birmingham, Alabama. Also attending the bride were Allison Gail Yates and Amanda Shirley Yates, both sisters of the groom; Haley Home Blakeman; Katheryn Blythe Purdy; Christine Elizabeth Lusteck; Josie Nicole Franks; Bethany Grantham Powers; and Marie Elizabeth Eckert. The flower girls were cousins of the bride Ashley Elizabeth Baez and Rachel Nicole Domingo.

The groom's best man was his father, Norman Lee Yates, Jr. The groom was attended by his brother, Dennis Todd Yates; the brother of the bride, Anthony Martinez Alba; William Thomas Cantrell; Don Ray Christian; Robert Letorneau Fincher; Jeffrey Ryan Hobgood; Lee Douglas Roberson; Charles Walter Sanderlin; Dennis Adolph Yalkut; and James Matthew Hatchet.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the University Club in Jackson.

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lee Yates, Jr. hosted a rehearsal dinner in honor of the bride and groom on February 9, 2001, at the Colonial Country Club in Jackson.

After a wedding trip to Nassau, Bahamas, the couple is at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the bride is a registered nurse, and the groom is finishing his residency in general surgery.

Allen-Dendy

Blakely Dey Allen became the bride of Gordon Collins Dendy in a candlelight ceremony on June 9, 2001, at First United Methodist Church in Houston. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Allen of Houston. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dendy, also of Houston.

Reverend Mike Childs officiated the double-ring ceremony. A program of nuptial music was presented by Mr. Tabb Dendy, pianist, and Miss Lisa Johnson, organist. Vocalists were Miss Emily Duzan, Mrs. Melissa Moore, and Mr. Michael Williams.

Guests were greeted and registered by Miss Jamie McCullough and presented programs by Miss Lindsey Finn and Mr. Drew Allen. Mr. Gary Allen read scripture.

The sanctuary was adorned with four massive arrangements of white gladioli, snapdragons, larkspur, Fugii mums, Casablanca lilies, and Sandy Femma, Timeless, and Eskimo roses in urns that sat atop mahogany pedestals. Gothic candelabras were placed throughout the choir loft holding lighted gothic pillar candles. An arrangement of Casablanca lilies, Eskimo roses, and Italian ruscus held a single taper that was lighted in memory of Mr. Chad Rawson.

Given in marriage by her parents, the bride was radiant as she entered the sanctuary on the arm of her father. She wore a Lazaro designer gown of white Mikado. A band of Austrian crystals and pearls defined the empire waistline adorning the strapless dress, which was closed in the back with covered buttons and loops. The skirt of inverted pleats swept into a chapel-length train. Her veil of tiers of illusion fell from a tiara of pearls and crystals matching those on her bridal gown. The bride carried an heirloom handkerchief given to her by the groom's mother.

Attending the bride as maids of honor were Miss Heather Hilliard and Miss Audra Hawkins. Bridesmaids were Miss Anna Dendy, sister of the groom; Mrs. Mary Tedder; Miss Kelly Cameron; Miss Lauren Drake; Miss Emily Duzan; Miss Andrea Furr; Miss Lacy Williamson; and Mrs. Holly Wood. The bridesmaids wore gowns of taupe chiffon fashioned with sleeveless bodices and floor-length skirts. Miss Haley Allen and Miss Kate Draper served as flower girls. Junior flower attendant was Miss Hilary Hancock.

Serving his son as best man was Mr. Jack Dendy. Groomsmen were Mr. Greg Allen, brother of the bride; Mr. Tabb Dendy and Mr. Russell Dendy, brothers of the groom; Mr. Ken Byars; Mr. Jason Cook; Mr. Jonathan Ishee; Mr. Howard Lewis; Mr. Brantley Nichols; and Mr. Michael Wimberly. Master Danner Tedder was ring bearer.

The bride's parents hosted a gala reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Allen. On the eve of the wedding, the groom's parents entertained the wedding party and out of town guests with a dinner at Old Waverly Golf Club.

Following a honeymoon trip to Jamaica, the couple is at home in Olive Branch.

Allenburger-Ashy

The marriage of Catherine McKinnon Allenburger and Brett Alexander Ashy was celebrated in a candlelight ceremony November 11, 2000, at the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew.

The Very Rev. Joseph Robinson, the Rev. Dr. Ruth Black, and the Rev. Francis Cosgrove officiated. Nuptial music was presented by Dr. John Paul, organist; the Southern Brass Quintet; Tyler Maisel, violinist; and Julie Maisel, flautist.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Alexander Allenburger III. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Raymond Ashy II.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a designer gown of candlelight silk Mikado. The gown featured a moulded bodice complimented by an off-the-shoulder neckline and dropped waist. Hand-embroidered blossoms in silk and metallic threads accented with caviar beads, pearls, and Austrian crystals adorned the neckline, sleeves, and waist. The full skirt fell from gathers at the waist to a slipper-length hem which flowed into a chapel-length train.

The bride's veil of double-tiered ivory silk illusion was dusted with pearls and crystals. Her teardrop bouquet consisted of Helvetica lilies, calla lilies, stephanotis, and Teniki, Blush, and Angel roses.

Emily Susan Allenburger attended her sister as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Bonnie Kirkland Bass of New Orleans, Louisiana; Darby Ann Hart of Tucson, Arizona; Frances Catherine Patterson of Jackson, cousin of the bride; Molly McGeoy Pritchard of Asheville, North Carolina; Rachel Johnson Spence of Falls Church, Virginia; and Erin Leigh Zumwalt of Fort Collins, Colorado. They wore two-piece gowns of Bordeaux satin and carried teardrop bouquets of Belladonna delphiniums, Ambiance roses, proteas, Hypericum berries, and wheat.

John Anthony Lockhart of Clarksville, Tennessee, was his cousin's best man. Groomsmen were Jeffrey Garner Allison of Pensacola, Florida; Kristian Ashley Blackweil and Jason Paul Milam of Memphis, Tennessee; Daniel Victor Eby of Montgomery, Alabama; and Caleb William Herndon II and Clinton Charles McLean, both of Jackson.

Ushers were John Joseph Baum III of Hattiesburg; Jonathan Lee Buckner of Washington, Michigan; Michael Charles Clyne of Fort Myers, Florida, cousin of the bridegroom; Michael Bruce McArthur of Nashville, Tennessee; and Jason Michael Laughlin, Justin Laughlin, Robert Lee Morrison III, and Roger Wilson Stribling III, all of Jackson.

Christina Mary Parks of Plymouth, Minnesota, cousin of the bridegroom, served as flower girl. John Andrew Mangialardi, Jr. of Jackson was ring bearer. Scripture readers were Meagan Elizabeth Davis of Brandon, Florida, cousin of the bridegroom, and Roger Wilson Stribling III of Jackson. Amanda Claire White and Dan McKinnon White II, both of Jackson and cousins of the bride, were service bulletin attendants.

Following the ceremony, the bride's parents honored the couple with a reception at the Country Club of Jackson with music provided by Sensation of New Orleans. Attending the guest registry were Andyn Tress Temple of Jackson and Katherine Jeanette Lockhart of Clarksville, Tennessee, cousin of the bridegroom.

After a wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple is at home in Jackson.

Alsup-Stepp

Julee Nichols Alsup and Stacy Edward Stepp were united in marriage at six in the evening on June, 10, 2000, at Tishomingo Baptist Church in Tishomingo. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hale of Tishomingo and Mr. Billy Alsup of Tishomingo. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Arnell Nichols of Tishomingo and the late Mr. Nichols and the late Mrs. Syble Smith and the late Mr. Lewis Alsup. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Stepp of Belmont. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Delton Stacy and Mrs. Faye Stepp of Red Bay, Alabama, and the late Mr. Stepp.

The Reverend William McClellan officiated the ceremony. Nuptial music was presented by Marcia Black, pianist, and Brittney Collum, vocalist.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a three-piece corset gown in delustered matte satin with a sheath style skirt and chapel-length train. The bodice was trimmed in diamonte straps over the shoulder and down the back. Her fingertip veil of two-tiered illusion cascaded from a headpiece of Austrian crystals and pearls. Julee carried a bouquet of Eskimo and vogue roses accented with freesia and white chiffon ribbon.

Attending the bride as matron of honor was Lisa Morgan. Bridesmaids were Deanne Payne, Emilea Finney, Candace Harris, and Tern Page. Anna-Brooke Page, Amanda Walden, and Olivia Malone served as flower girls. The attendants wore formal two-piece gowns of blush crepe-backed satin and carried arm bouquets of white California gladioli with white chiffon ribbon. Honorary bridesmaids were Jill Malone, Stacy Credille, Debra Simmons, Vickie Walden, Shannon Huffman, and Cyndi Hughes.

Serving the bridegroom as best man was his father, Horace Stepp. Groomsmen were Rodney Waddle, Randy Credille, Ronnie Fowler, and Jon Stacy. Ring bearer was Micah Page. Ushers were Clayton Cox, Adam Gober, Chad Gober, and Matthew Graham.

The wedding was under the direction of Anne Taylor and Claire Stone. Guests were registered by Katie Voyles. Birdseed belles and beaux were Laken Stepp, Sunni Stepp, Shelby Cox, Chris Huffman, Alex Huffman, and Blake Huffman.

Following the ceremony, the couple was honored with a reception at the church. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Loochapola Lodge.

The morning of the wedding, a brunch was given in honor of the bride at The Ivy House in Iuka.

Altmyer-Bush

Paula Nichole Altmyer and Kyle Raymond Bush were united in marriage at six in the evening on September 9, 2000, at the First Baptist Church in Laurel. Dr. Randy Turner officiated a double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. Joseph Nicholas Altmyer of Oakridge, North Carolina, and Mrs. Becky Altmyer of Laurel. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Pauline Dobson and the late Mr. Clifton Dobson of Ellisville and Mrs. Imogene Altmyer and the late Dr. J. N. Altmyer of Laurel. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. George R. Bush of Laurel. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ford Bryant and the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Richardson, all of Hattiesburg.

Music was provided by pianist Sarah Kennedy, and Dr. John Hassell and Randy McLeod served as vocalists. Jan Goodwin chimed in the hour with handbells and also served as wedding director. Katie Taylor served as the stand-in-bride at rehearsal on the eve of the wedding.

Entering on the arm of her father, the bride wore a gown of white matte satin. The gown was embellished with rows of embroidered flowers and seed pearls that flowed down the entire dress and chapel-length train. Her silk-edged veil of tiered illusion, accented by seed pearls, fell from a satin band. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of Star 2000 and Verisitte roses accented with bear grass) coffee berry, and a handkerchief once worn as a baby bonnet by the groom.

Mandy Sullivan served as matron of honor, and Tammie Moss of Hattiesburg served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amy Robertson, Leigh Anne Varnell, and Angie Hospenthal of Tacoma, Washington. Attendants wore original design two-piece gowns of champagne silk shantung. They carried hand-tied bouquets of roses. Mikala Baughman served as flower girl. She wore a dress of imperial bodice with French lace insertions.

The groom's father served as best man. Groomsmen were Richard Bush, brother of the groom; Cecil McCarty; Kevin Cox; and Brian Shoemaker. Jay Simpson, cousin of the bride, served as ring bearer. Ushers were Ian Bergin, Chad Dozier, and John Satcher.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the historic Laurel Train Depot. Johnny Hosey and Prime Time provided music.

Following a honeymoon trip to Walt Disney World, the couple is at home in Laurel.

Anderson-Broome

An evening ceremony on October 7, 2000, at First Baptist Church, Clinton, united Jennifer Dianne Anderson and Robert Wesley Broome.

The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Robert Bishop of Jackson and the late Robert Wade Anderson. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Broome of Clinton. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Thomas Morrow of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Garner of Pearl. The groom is the grandson of the late Walter and Bessye Maddox of Clinton and the late Dewey and Juanita Broome of Sumrall.

Dr. Edward Mahaffey officiated the double-ring ceremony, assisted by Reverend Harvey Ellis. Carol Durham, organist, and Martha Bacon, pianist, provided nuptial music. Vocalists were DeAnna Dillard of Prattville, Alabama, and Max Lyall of Brandon.

Given in marriage by her brother and her stepfather, the bride wore a formal gown of embroidered duchesse satin. Rows of pearls defined the strapless bodice of embroidered satin and pearls. The embroidery continued down the waistline onto the princess A-line skirt with rows of bugle beads and rocals trelissing the skirt and chapel-length train. Her veil of tiers of illusion fell from a headpiece of beading matching that on her bridal gown. She carried a bouquet of white Casablanca lilies, accented with ivory roses and baby's breath.

Kelly Pullen and Ashley Sharpe of Jackson served as maids of honor. Bridesmaids were Sharon Broome of Orlando, Florida, sister of the groom; and Laurie Lancaster of Brandon, cousin of the bride. Reece Merrell of Birmingham, Alabama, attended the bride as flower girl. Jennifer Burklow of Birmingham, Alabama; Mandi Mulder of Nashville, Tennessee; and Mary Katharine Payne of Montgomery, Alabama, served as honorary bridesmaids.

Attendants wore two-piece dresses of gray matte satin. Each carried a bouquet of Stargazer lilies and Carnaval roses.

Jerry Broome of Clinton served his son as best man. Groomsmen were Chris Anderson of Jackson, brother of the bride; James Keith of Newnan, Georgia; and Kyle Thornton of Jackson. The ring bearer was Thomas Gunnell of Seminary. Ushers were Ray Dukes of Jackson; Jason Flomerfelt of Orlando, Florida; and Daniel Maddox of Hoover, Alabama.

Reception guests enjoyed a dinner buffet and dancing at China Hill in Clinton. Guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Glaze, and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Maddox.

Following a honeymoon in St. Thomas, the couple is at home in Hoover, Alabama.

Andrews-Tilghman

Nancy Michelle Andrews of Panama City, Florida, and Bradley Moore Tilghman of Rolling Fork were united in marriage on June 16 at Hiland Park Baptist Church in Panama City, Florida. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Andrews of Panama City. The groom is the son of Charles Tilghman and Marilyn Tilghman of Rolling Fork.

Reverend Guy Strickland officiated the double-ring candlelight ceremony. Anita Pizza, pianist, and Lesley Perdue and Sean Perdue, vocalists, provided nuptial music.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white French tulle and Venise lace. The corseted bodice was designed with a deep scoop neckline and cap sleeves. The skirt of French tulle fell to a chapel-length train bordered with Venise lace. The bride's fingertip veil of white illusion fell from a tiara of Australian crystals. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white bridal roses and wore a single strand of pearls and pearl stud earrings that were a wedding gift from her parents.

Matron of honor was Dede Alexander of Mobile, Alabama. Maid of honor was Mandy Bailey of Panama City, Florida. Bridesmaids were Laura Tilghman of Rolling Fork and Kelly Essary of Corinth. They wore floor-length gowns of coral shantung that were designed by the bride's aunt and wedding director, Mrs. Marilyn Daniels of Panama City.

Best man was Paul Vincent of Panama City, Florida. Groomsmen were Jason Andrews of Panama City and John David Tilghman and Todd Hengst, both of Rolling Fork. Justin Griffin of Rolling Fork served as the usher. Justin Young of Mobile, Alabama, was the ring bearer and Hannah Owens of Bolivar, Tennessee, was the flower girl.

Following the ceremony guests were entertained at a reception at the Panama City Woman's Club. The bride's and groom's cakes were made by Mrs. Marilyn Tilghman, mother of the groom.

On the eve of the wedding, the parents of the groom entertained friends, family, and out-of-town guests at a casual dinner held at the Panama City Woman's Club. The mother of the groom catered the event with an array of her signature southern cuisine. Entertainment for the evening was provided the Masker Washboard Band from Mississippi University for Women.

The couple resides in Columbus where the groom is an account representative with IKON Office Solutions and is working towards his MBA at MSU. The bride is attending Mississippi University for Women, pursuing her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Archer-Mozingo

A Delta wedding uniting Ellen Erwin Archer and Charles Thomas Mozingo was held in Greenville on October 14, 2000, at 4 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Erwin Archer of Greenville. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ronald Clay Brown and the late Mr. Brown of Laurel and Mrs. George Ferguson Archer and the late Dr. Archer of Greenville.

The bridegroom is the son of Dr. James Robert Mozingo, Jr. and the late Mrs. Mozingo of Jackson. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur William TerKeurst of Hurley and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Robert Mozingo, Sr. of Jackson.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a formal silk satin organza gown of ivory with blush pink undertones and a pastel hand-embroidered bodice embellished with freshwater pearls and light pink crystals. The bride carried a bouquet of Anna roses in tones of ivory and blush pink as well as the groom's mother's Bible.

Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Elizabeth Finlay Archer. Bridesmaids were Susan Marion Archer, Sarah Barry Gillespie, and Lucy Lynn Gillespie, all cousins of the bride, as well as Mary Celeste Willis and Catherine Ball Ryals.

The bridegroom's father and his brother, James Robert Mozingo III, served as best men. Groomsmen were Robert Love Carter, James Carl Duncan, Jr., and John George Archer, brother of the bride. Ushers were Donald Nolan TerKeurst, Francis Bryan Green, and Robert Leslie Green, all cousins of the groom.

The Reverends Robert Clarke and James Holland officiated the ceremony. Nuptial music was presented by the piano duet of Mrs. Lillian Thomae and Dr. Nathan Bradford, violinist Mrs. Ellen Rankin, and soloists Dr. Bradford and Mr. Will Watson.

An outdoor wedding reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the lake house of the bride's parents in Lake Village, Arkansas. A large tent covered the serving area and overlooked the view of the lake. A garden mix of vividly colored flowers arrayed the serving tables as well as the guest tables strewn throughout the grounds. Guests were witness to a beautiful sunset as daytime turned into a lovely moonlit night, accentuated with kerosene torches scattered over the lawn and grapevine ball lights hanging from the trees. Guests danced all evening to the music of Ronnie Brown, a musician from Nashville and also uncle of the bride. Ann O'Connell, Elizabeth O'Connell, and George Gillespie, cousin of the bride, distributed party poppers, which showered the bride and groom with confetti as they left by boat from the dock. Gracing their departure was a huge fireworks display over the water.

Following a honeymoon trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the couple is at home in Jackson.

Atkins-Pirkle

Ashley Atkins and James Robert Pirkle were united in marriage on Saturday, June 23, 2001, at 3:30 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Jackie Peden Atkins of Belzoni and the late Granville Neal Atkins of Corinth. The groom is the son of Mrs. Cecil H. Pirkie and the late Dr. Cecil H. Pirkle of Atlanta, Georgia. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jack C. Peden and the late Jack C. Peden of Belzoni and Mrs. John G. Atkins and the late John Granville Atkins of Corinth. The groom is the grandson of the late Dr. and Mrs. William Webb Pirkie of Cumming, Georgia, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vance of Huntington, West Virginia.

Rev. Mark Irvin officiated the afternoon ceremony. The nuptial music was presented by Melanie Bell, aunt of the bride, organist, and Sam Peden, uncle of the bride, vocalist. "The Canticle of Love" was recited by Mickey Peden, uncle

of the bride.

Given in marriage by her uncle, Richard Atkins, the bride wore a fitted satin sheath gown with netting overlay embellished with pearls, iridescent sequins, and bugle beads. Her handmade three-tier veil of illusion fell to her fingertips from a crystal tiara. The bridal bouquet was cream and white with a touch of lavender and contained sweet peas, gardenias, lily-of-the-valley, roses, and stephanotis with maidenhair fern in a garden-style design. The bride also carried a hand-embroidered handkerchief belonging to her great-great-grandmother.

George Atkins, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Melanie Atkins, sister-in-law of the bride; Beth Hellriegel; Alicia Knotts; Alison Lontz; and Margaret Yen. They wore floor-length gowns of periwinkle satin that featured fitted bodices and A-line skirts with netting overlay. The bridesmaids carried colorful bouquets of hydrangeas, roses, lilies, and freesia.

William Pirkle, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Neal Atkins and Jack Atkins, brothers of the bride; Glenn Hellriegel; Wesley Hinds; Robbie Morrison; and John Nunnally. Ushering the wedding guests were Powell Laster and David Powell. Mason Atkins, nephew of the bride, served as ring bearer.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Club Windward. On the eve of the wedding, the groom's mother hosted a seated dinner at The Racquet Club of Memphis. Following their honeymoon in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, the couple is at home in Smyrna, Georgia.

Aull-Palmer

Laura Maureen Aull and Grady Ray Palmer, Jr. were united in marriage on Saturday, February 10, 2001, at six in the evening at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mobile, Alabama.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Paul Aull of Mobile. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Grady Ray Palmer of Clarksdale.

The Reverend John H. Riggin performed the ceremony. Music was provided by Donald Morris, trumpeter; Kevin Davis, organist; and Tom Morley and Wendy Klopfenstein, violinists.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of white Italian silk which featured an empire waistline enhanced by a row of pearls and Austrian crystals. The full skirt flowed into a cathedral-length train. Her veil of illusion fell from a band of pearls and Austrian crystals. She carried a bouquet of cream and white bridal roses.

Beth Cleaver, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Christy Straughn was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Leslie Palmer Stewart, sister of the groom; Susie Hart; Laura Blum; Karen Walters; Kim Boucher; and Tara Carnathan. Flowers girls were Sydney Cleaver, niece of the bride, and Isabella Andrew.

The groom's father served as best man. Groomsmen were Lee Cauthen, DeLone Wilson, Ray Abraham, Fred Tavoliti, Wade West, Paul Clegg, Drew Weiss inger, Brian Walhood, and Jim and Danny Aull, brothers of the bride. Ring bearer was Craig Stewart, nephew of the groom.

The bridesmaid's luncheon was hosted by the bride's aunt, Ann W. Loudermilch, at her home in Fairhope, Alabama. Out-of-town guests were treated to a wedding day brunch at the Admiral Semmes in Mobile. Hostesses were Rie Carnes of Marietta, Georgia; Liz Ford and Kaye Doyle of Pascagoula; and Julie Atwood of Martinez, Georgia. The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at the Country Club of Mobile.

Following the ceremony, parents of the bride hosted a reception at the Ezell House. The occasion was catered by the Fairhope Inn. Flowers were by Le Petit Jardin, and music was provided by the Wes Loper Band.

After honeymooning in St. Lucia, the couple is at home in Mobile.

Aycock-Pitre

The Centenary United Methodist Church of McComb provided the setting for the wedding of Laurie Lynn Aycock and David Paul Pitre on Saturday/July 1, 2000. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Larry Booth Aycock of McComb and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aycock of Louisville and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burroughs of Forest. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Michael Pitre of Houma, Louisiana, and the grandson of Mrs. Edless Pitre and the late Mr. Edless Pitre of Cut Off, Louisiana, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Felix Blanchard of Houma, Louisiana.

The Reverend Donald Bishop officiated the double-ring ceremony. Mrs. Ronald Smith, organist; Mr. Ralph Burroughs III, trumpeter; and the Maisel Duo of Jackson presented a program of sacred classical music. Mrs. Kristi Milam Manning of Madison recited Sonnet XLIII by Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Entering on the arm of her father to "Trumpet Voluntary," the bride wore a formal gown of embroidered tulle. Her veil of tiered silk illusion fell from a comb encrusted with pearls. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of Virginia roses. Tucked inside the bouquet was an heirloom white linen handkerchief belonging to her great-grandmother, Alice Hall.

Kathy Carlisle Wallace of Atlanta, Georgia, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Sharon Stone of Ludlow; Candy Colton Bass of Nashville, Tennessee; Lisa Kilgore McCartney of Hattiesburg; and Danielle Brousseau Milam of Madison. Junior bridesmaids were Mary Sims and Claire Sims of Jackson. The attendants wore ensembles of sand taffeta designed by Vera Wang which featured fitted bib tops and floor-length A-line skirts with side pleats. Robynne Hensarling Adams of Atlanta, Georgia, served as honorary bridesmaid.

Paul Naquin of Dallas, Texas, served as best man. Groomsmen were Brett Wise of Roseville, California; Charles Aycock of Starkville; and Michael Rainey and Mark Cheramie of New Orleans, Louisiana. Ushers were Alexander Manning of Madison; David Alford of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Hilary Domangue of Houma, Louisiana. Jeremy Riche, son of Mr. and Mrs. Damon Riche and nephew of the groom, was ring bearer. Taylor Manning, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Manning, was flower girl.

Following the wedding, a reception was held at the Fernwood Country Club. After a wedding trip to Kauai, Hawaii, the couple resides in Biloxi where the groom is an attorney with Silbert & Garon and the bride is the principal of North Bay Elementary.

Mary Elizabeth Ayres and Robert Eugene O'Brien III were united in marriage at four in the afternoon on June 16, 2001, at Leland United Methodist Church. Rev. Brian Chesser Habig officiated the ceremony, and Guy Michael Richard read Scripture. Nuptial music was provided by Elissa Cope, pianist; Ellen Rankin, violinist; Karen Norris, organist; Arthur Wadsworth, guitarist; and June Stone, soloist singing "0 Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go."

Ayres-O'Brien

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Stanley Ayres of Leland. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Victor Leo Ayres and the late Mr. Ayres of Leland and Mrs. Walter Stephen Peugh, Sr. and the late Mr. Peugh of Aberdeen. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eugene O'Brien, Jr. of Madison. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eugene O'Brien, Sr. of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Melvin Cooper of Cabot, Arkansas.

Presented in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal raw silk candlelight gown with pearls and beadwork at the waist. Her bouquet of Vandela roses, baby's breath, and freesia was sealed with a handkerchief from her grandmother.

Katherine Marie O'Brien, sister of the groom, served as maid of honor. Ashleigh Paige Franks served as flower girl. Bridesmaids were Laura Gail Bratley, Kathryn Ann Bowling, Annie Caroline Cousino, Amy Thompson Day, Shea Sistrunk Fox, Christy Leigh McWhirter, Cheryl Newman Murray, Leslie Herring Poole, Mimi Cade Shaw, and Lauren Corrinna Street. Karla Wynn Tubertini served as the bride's proxy.

The groom's father served as best man. Wesley Eric Ayres served as ring bearer. Groomsmen were William Stanley Ayres, Jr., William Brent Bowling, Casey Glenn Custer, Carl Fox IV, Brian David Lemons, Timothy Patrick O'Brien, Kevin Lynn Randall, David Yancy Taylor, Bradley Claude Wilson, and Matthew Tyler Yarborough. Ushers were David Gevry Cousino and Richard Ayres Cousino.

The sanctuary and reception were decorated with an English garden theme. Following the ceremony, the bride's parents honored the couple with a reception at the Greenville Country Club, where guests were greeted by Dr. and Mrs. Mark Kurtz and Mr. and Dr. Stanley Gaines. On the eve of the wedding, the groom's parents hosted a dinner for the wedding party, family, and friends at the Greenville Country Club. Following the honeymoon in Jamaica, the couple now resides in Meridian where the groom is a physical therapist and the bride is an occupational therapist.