2002 Wedding Register. (T-V).

Thomas-Alexander

Martha Jane Thomas and Charles Patrick Alexander were united in marriage on May 26, 2001, at two in the afternoon at Myrtle United Methodist Church in Myrtle with Rev. Jeff James and Rev. James Lewis officiating the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Thomas of New Albany. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Thomas, Jr. of New Albany and Mr. Ralph Boykin and the late Dee Boykin of Biloxi.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Alexander of Southaven. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alexander of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Travis Farish of Southaven.

Nuptial music was presented by Jennifer Rushton, pianist. Soloists were Paula Pratt, who sang "Surely the Presence;" Wade Hinton, who sang "I Will Be Here;" and Elizabeth Alexander, sister of the groom, who sang "How Beautiful." Sign language during "How Beautiful" was presented by Joey Brown. Mrs. Diane S. Tate of Di's Designs in New Albany, directed the wedding and created the beautiful floral arrangements.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white silk satin gown. The fitted bodice was accented with crystals that were repeated along the hemline of the dress and chapel-length train. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses and tulips that was accented with a handkerchief given to the bride by her late great-grandmother, Mrs. Mamie Thomas.

Elizabeth Alexander, sister of the groom, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Rachel Newell Burrell, Farrah Deese Cline, Jill Holley Hayes, Michelle Hicks McKee, Ellen Mullis, and Sara Bailey Russo. Each bridesmaid wore a full-length blue pastel gown and carried a bouquet of spring flowers.

Serving as honorary bridesmaids were Jennifer Craft, Laura Craft, Susan Campbell Eaton, Jeana Koon, and Cheryl Newman Murray. Each of the honorary bridesmaids carried an individual rose.

The groom's father served as best man. Groomsmen were Joey Brown, Keith Cline, Will Murray, Paul Pratt, Steve Scianna, and Michael Winstead. Ushers were Patrick Aldinger, Jason Miller, Chad Wardlaw, and Kevin Wilkins.

Children of the wedding party were Mary Lynn Alexander, flower girl, and Clay Alexander, ring bearer. Hannah Alexander and Leigh Beth Alexander served as register attendants. All of these children helped distribute rose petals to the reception guests.

Following the ceremony, the bride's parents honored the couple with a beautiful reception at the Oaks Country Club in New Albany. After a honeymoon to the Grand Hotel and Golf Resort in Point Clear, Alabama, the couple resides in Ft. Worth, Texas, where Patrick is attending seminary at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Martha Jane is a teacher with Crowley School District.

Thomas-Webber

Shirley Joanne Thomas and Norris DeWitt Webber were united in marriage on Saturday, October 14, 2000, at St. James Episcopal Church in Greenville.

Joanne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, Jr. of Greenville. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Toufic Thomas Coury of Clarksdale and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, Sr. of Greenville.

Norris is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Ben Webber of Memphis, Tennessee. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Wells of Memphis and Mr. Lee Roy Webber and the late Mrs. Webber of Memphis.

The Rev. Scott Lenoir and the Rev. Mary Berry officiated the double-ring ceremony.

Music was provided by Dr. Mark Butler, organist; Abraham Morris, trumpeter; and the choir of St. James Episcopal Church. Lector was Dr. Thomas Barnes. Serving as acolytes were Jesse Tucker and Paul Martin.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of white bridal satin designed by Impressions of New York. Leigh Originals of Memphis designed the bride's headpiece of lace and pearls.

Kathryn Thomas of Ridgeland, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Valerie McKinney of Memphis and Cynthia Jones of Southaven, sisters of the bride; Betty Thomas Slade of Jackson; Domonique Baker of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; Mary Grimes of Longmeadow, Massachusetts; Hayley Holmes of Memphis; Elizabeth Ross of Alexandria, Virginia; Betsy Saul of Ridgeland; and Tracie Webber, sister-in-law of the groom, of Memphis.

The groom's brother, Lee Webber of Memphis, served as best man. Groomsmen were David Breeden, John Fortino, Dan Marzahl, Craig Phillipy, and Beal Smith, all of Knoxville, Tennessee; Brad Conder of Memphis; Dan Madding of Hendersonville, North Carolina; Jason Potts of Goodlettsville, Tennessee; and Dr. Jay Dan Smith of Cordova, Tennessee.

Ushers were Keith Jones of Southaven and Jay McKinney of Memphis, brothers-in-law of the bride.

Ring bearers were the bride's nephews, Rob Jones and Adam Jones.

The reception was held at the Greenville Country Club. Music for dancing was provided by the Joe Garcia Band of Cleveland.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Greenville Country Club.

Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple is at home in Memphis where the bride is a third grade teacher and the groom is an industrial sales representative.

Thomas-Satterwhite

The historic Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana, was the setting for the candlelight ceremony uniting Patricia Elizabeth Thomas and Lloyd Allen Satterwhite on December 23, 2000, at 6 p.m. Dr. Frank H. Thomas, Jr., father of the bride, and the Reverend George Duerson officiated the double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frank H. Thomas, Jr. of Jackson and the granddaughter of Mrs. Clayton Perry of Decatur, Georgia, and the late Mr. Clayton Perry and Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Thomas, Sr. of Tampa, Florida.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Satterwhite of Denham Springs, Louisiana. He is the grandson of Mrs. Barbara Spain of Denham Springs, Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. James Pyron of Selmer, Tennessee, and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Satterwhite.

Presenting a program of classical music for the prelude was organist Polly Bostic, aunt of the bride, and members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Angela Thomas, cousin of the bride, sang "For the Beauty of the Earth," "Panis Angelicus," "How Beautiful," and "The Lord's Prayer." Jerica Chustz of New Orleans read I Corinthians 13. Patsy Gladney of Jackson was the director. Registering guests were Leslie Scarlett and Katie O'Reilly.

The radiant bride, escorted by her father, wore a Demetrius couture gown of diamond white natural silk satin. The sleeveless bodice featured a portrait neckline. The hem was detailed with a deep band of Alencon lace, heavily beaded with pearls and iridescent sequins, and swept into a cathedral-length train. Two hundred satin covered buttons cascaded down the back. Her silk heirloom veil of Italian point d'esprit lace was brought from Europe by her mother and worn on her mother's wedding day in 1970. It was attached to a comb of satin and porcelain flowers. Her only jewelry were antique pearl and diamond earrings. Her exquisite bouquet of Casablanca lilies, roses, berries, and mistletoe was held in a Victorian silver holder.

The groom and groomsmen wore formal tails with white pique vests and bow ties. They wore boutonnieres of Christmas berries and stephanotis. Derek Benson of Houston, Texas, served as best man. Groomsmen were Patrick Banks, Daniel Huang, Sean Keenan, Keith Boeneke, Karl Eubanks, Gerald Calegan, Brian Satterwhite, Wesley Thomas, Graham Thomas, and Stacey Satterwhite. Timothy Scanlan was the ring bearer.

Wimberly Thomas served her sister as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Allison Perry, Angela Thomas, Molly Lomax, Nan Stubbs Thomas, Allison Freeman, and Margaret Jenkins. Abigail Wilson, cousin of the bride, served as flower girl.

Suzanne Bostic and Cathryn Thomas, cousins of the bride, announced the bridal entry into the sanctuary with the ringing of bells.

The attendants wore emerald green velvet gowns featuring portrait necklines and flowing skirts. They carried lush bouquets of deep red roses, Rubrium lilies, Ming fern, Christmas berries, and mistletoe. The flower girl wore an ivory hand-embroidered batiste dress and a crown of fresh baby's breath.

The mother of the bride wore an Alfred Angelo gown of champagne silk crepe featuring a bodice neckline of Alencon lace. The long sleeved jacket, edged in silk, was detailed with silk cuffs. Mabe pearl and diamond earrings and a single strand of Mikimoto pearls accented the gown.

The mother of the groom wore a gown of champagne satin featuring a flowing skirt and a jacket of silk brocade. Both mothers carried silver tussy-mussies of stephanotis.

Following the ceremony the wedding party, family, and friends were transported on the Saint Charles streetcar to the Van Benthuysen-Elms Mansion for the reception. Waiters moved continually among the guests with an assortment of hors d'oeuvres and canapes. An eight-piece jazz band provided music for dancing and entertainment.

The bride's cake was displayed on a cherub porcelain tiered pedestal swathed in gold lame, silk cords, and fresh orchids. The groom's chocolate cake was displayed on a silver tray among memorabilia bearing the purple and gold theme of Louisiana State University.

Traditions of New Orleans included the cake ribbon pull and the second line dance. As a special surprise, Eloise Thomas, mother of the bride, unveiled an original oil painting prepared as a wedding gift for the bride and groom. Numbered and signed color lithographs of the original were given to all guests as mementos of the wonderful occasion.

Activities surrounding the wedding began Thursday evening as friends and family from all over the world gathered in New Orleans, Louisiana. On Friday the parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal seafood buffet at Mike Anderson's Restaurant on Bourbon Street. Mrs. Clayton Perry, grandmother of the bride, hosted the bridesmaids' brunch at world renowned Brennan's Restaurant on Royal Street.

The bride and groom departed from the reception by limousine amid a shower of Christmas sparklers for a drive through City Park. After a honeymoon in Montego Bay, Jamaica, they will reside in New Orleans, Louisiana, where the bride is a third year student at LSU School of Medicine, and Houston, Texas, where the groom is an executive business analyst with Texaco.

Thornton-Garner

In a candlelight service, the wedding celebration of Misti Thornton and Ti Garner was held on March 3, 2001, at six in the evening at Crossgates Methodist Church in Brandon.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Thornton of Brandon and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lennis Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pettus. The bridegroom is the son of Ronnie and Sigrid Garner of Brandon and the late Beverly Garner. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Gates and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Garner.

Reverend Steve Wilson and Reverend Rick Kennedy co-officiated the double-ring ceremony. Nuptial music was provided by Debbie Jones, organist, and Tonya Callahan and Laura Leigh Burnham, vocalists. Sheri Albert of Crossgates Florist & Gifts directed the ceremony.

Miss Thornton entered the sanctuary on the arm of her father wearing a white strapless gown that featured a silk satin fitted bodice. The full-length gathered silk tulle skirt was adorned with Austrian crystal rhinestones, seed pearls, and iridescent sequins. The cathedral-length veil of tiers of silk illusion was scattered with Austrian crystal rhinestones and held together with a tiara of beaded pearls. Misti carried a hand-tied bouquet designed with sterling and vendella roses.

Ginger Thornton, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Katie Davis, Jenny Edwards, Angel Kennedy, Julie Mcgahey, Staria Russell, and Kim Smith. Her attendants wore two-piece strapless ensembles of wisteria and orchid silk taffeta and carried bouquets designed with vendella roses accented with pink wax flower. Program attendants were Lauren Waltrip and Hannah Pettus.

Attending the groom as best man was his father, Ronnie Garner. The groomsmen were Cory Armstrong, David Garner, Jason Garner, Todd Garner, Todd Johnson, and Matt Thornton. Chance Garner and Kaelen Garner served as ring bearers.

Preceding Misti's entrance to the church was her court of flower girls, Haley Cook, Lauren Dotson, Kelesy Pettus, Samantha Pettus, Sarah Pettus, Valley Russell, Lindsey Thornton, and Madison Weeks. Each wore a Swiss batiste tea length dress and a halo designed with baby's breath.

Following the ceremony the bride's parents hosted a reception at the Fox Bay Clubhouse. The wedding guests danced to the music of "Suzy Sounds." On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom's parents hosted a dinner for family and friends at Dennery's.

After a honeymoon in the Bahamas the couple is at home in Brandon.

Tosh-Rayburn

Tracy Christine Tosh and Harry Jake Rayburn were united in marriage on August 11, 2001, in an evening ceremony at Oxford University United Methodist Church.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Stone Tosh, Jr. of Oxford. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Geoffrey M. Jeffery of Decatur, Georgia, and Mrs. Dennis Stone Tosh, Sr. of Kennessaw, Georgia, and the late Mr. Tosh. The groom is the son of Reverend and Mrs. Harry Gene Rayburn of Tupelo. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo de la Pena of Mexico City, Mexico, and the late Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rayburn of Como.

The Reverend Warren C. Black, Jr. officiated the double-ring ceremony. A program of nuptial music was presented by Jason Derrick, organist; Robert Riggs, violinist; Seth Farley, trumpeter; Andrew Gordon, guitarist; and Tommy Tosh, soloist.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a designer gown of silk gazaar. A bias band of duchesse satin encircled the strapless neckline, and the princess line skirt swept into a chapel-length train trellised with covered buttons down the back. Her veil of tiers of rolled edged illusion fell from a tiara of pearls and crystals. She carried a nosegay of white Virginia roses.

Mandi Tosh, sister-in-law of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Jenny Abdo, Lissa Boerner, Laura Coleman, Courtney Denton, Heather Henson, Candace King, Gina Mauldin, Meredith McAlexander, Jenifer McMillan, Jill Medley, and Carolyn Yates. The attendants wore two-piece dresses of Cancun blue matte satin fashioned with bib bodices worn with flared A-line skirts. They carried nosegays of pink Lorena roses.

Reverend Harry Gene Rayburn served his son as best man. The groomsmen were Jacob Beane, Dustin Dabbs, Mitchell Ellett, Brad Henderson, Benjamin Jeffcoat, Daniel Logan, Justin Matheny, Chad Spencer, Denny Tosh, Tommy Tosh, and Rusty Waterer. Ushers were Jacques Gordon, Jason Grissom, and Jim Marshall.

Following the ceremony, the bride's parents hosted a reception at Southside Gallery on the Oxford Square with music provided by the Paul Rainey Band. On the eve of the wedding, the groom's parents honored the couple with a rehearsal dinner at Pearl Street Pasta. Music was provided by David Kincaid.

Following a honeymoon trip to St. Thomas, the couple resides in Jackson where they are fourth year dental students at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry.

Trout-Brown

The celebration of marriage uniting Erin Rebecca Trout and James Gregory Brown took place on June 23, 2001, in an evening ceremony at First United Methodist Church in Charleston. The Reverends Don McCain and Milton Boyd officiated the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Calvin Trout III and the granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Robinson and the late Mr. L. W. Robinson and the late Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Trout, all of Charleston. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rodger Brown of Tupelo. Grandparents of the groom are Mrs. Wilma Brown and the late Mr. James S. Brown of Oxford and Mr. and Mrs. Billy L. Bishop of Toccopola.

Presented in marriage by her father, the bride wore a sleeveless candlelight gown by Jacqueline that featured a fitted bodice with hand-sewn pearls and a full skirt. The skirt, which cascaded into a chapel-length train, had an overlay of tulle and was trimmed with satin at the hem. The bride wore her mother's tiered veil of illusion, which fell from a comb embellished with pearls and beads. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white calla lilies.

Attending the bride as maid of honor was Vicki Vanderbrook. Bridesmaids were Susan Brown, Kayla Robinson, Lauren Strider, Maggie Baxley, Becky Lawler, Ivy Huggins, Camie Taylor, and Jamie Rowland. The attendants wore formal gowns of ice blue satin and carried hand-tied bouquets of yellow roses. Chalon Dominick served as the bride's proxy and program attendant.

The groom's father sewed his son as best man. Attending the groom were Greg Browning, David Bryson, Patrick Fuller, Daniel Pieralisi, Mike Yawn, Colin McIntosh, K. C. Harbour, Trey Ray, Cal Trout, Daniel Trout, Phil Daughdrill Seth Hunter, Chris Price, and Jason Shelton.

String musicians Robert Riggs, Erwin Bell, Dan Mattern, and Kent Overturff presented a program of music, along with trumpeter Rebecca Toner. Special music was played by the bride's father, Bud Trout, on trumpet and her aunt, Jenny Trout Barwick, on piano. Erin Speir presented a special reading.

A reception was held on the lawn of the bride's parents' home where guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. John Avant, Mrs. Wanda Renfro, Mr. Louie Robinson, Mrs. Jenny Barwick, and Mr. Tom Roy Trout. Guests danced to the music of the Mike Ellis Band. Rice girls were Allyson Avant, Shelbi Hodges, and Anna Hodges.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Grapevine Market in Grenada.

Following a honeymoon in Jamaica, the couple resides in Tupelo.

Turnage-Irons

Terri Cecile Turnage and Timothy Bryan "Ty" Irons were united in marriage July 7, 2001, in an afternoon ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia.

The bride is the daughter of Ms. Sheila Turnage and Mr. Jackie Turnage. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rhodes of Brookhaven and Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Arnold "Jack" Turnage of Columbia.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Irons of Kenner, Louisiana. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Irons of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Adams, Sr. of Alexandria, Louisiana.

Rev. Jimmy Hill officiated the double-ring ceremony. Reuben McDowell, organist; Joel Germany, pianist; and Jeanine Oriol, vocalist, presented nuptial music. Director for the wedding was Mrs. Jane Davis, assisted by Mrs. Dal Murray.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an elegant gown of white matte satin featuring a fitted bodice of embroidery and seed pearls. The full flowing box-pleated skirt fell from a slightly dropped waistline. Embroidery and seed pearls trimmed the hem and cathedral-length train. Her veil of white illusion edged with satin cording fell from a band of seed pearls. Her bouquet was a nosegay of white roses.

The maid of honor was Susan Pittman. Bridesmaids were Lisa Irons, sister of the groom; Krista Feinberg; and Jillian James. They wore two-piece gowns of pastel blue dull satin. Jennifer Williams was the bride's proxy.

Serving the groom as best man was his father, Tim Irons. Groomsmen were Ashley Austin, James Clark, Ion Mixon, and Jason Reaves. Ushers were Matthew Turnage and Marc Turnage, brothers of the bride.

The guest registry attendant was Leslie Yawn. Program attendants were Dondi and Jessica DeAngelo.

Following the ceremony the bride's parents honored the couple with a reception in the fellowship hail of the church. Guests enjoyed the music of Martha Wilks, pianist. Riley Davis and Wendy Holland gave birdseed bags to the guests.

On the eve of the wedding the groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Dunhopen Inn in Hattiesburg.

Following a wedding trip to the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, the couple is at home in Hattiesburg.

Upchurch-Frazure

The wedding of Natalie Lane Upchurch and Jerry Chase Frazure was celebrated in a morning ceremony, June 2, 2000, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Kosciusko. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lane Upchurch of Kosciusko. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wayne Frazure, also of Kosciusko.

The Reverend Barry C. Corbett officiated the double-ring ceremony. Nuptial music was provided by Trent England, organist, and Ronnie Ables and Janet Simpson, soloists.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a formal gown of cream silk shantung. The sleeveless bodice featured a sculptured neckline and a wide band of hand-sewn pearls and bugle beads at the waist. The skirt was enhanced by a semi-cathedral-length train. Her fingertip veil, edged in silk cording, cascaded from a halo of porcelain roses. She carried a French hand-tied bouquet of white roses.

Attending the bride as matron of honor was Quinn Cunningham Angel. Maid of honor was Alyson Brooke Frazure. Serving as bridesmaids were Lana Barton Boyle, Jennifer Lucille Fowler, Lauren Jean Fowler, Ashley Sheree Franks, Shea Thompson Sides, and Natalie Renee Woods. Junior bridesmaid was Cassie Carol Cothran. They wore Kamille design satin sleeveless dresses in peri-blue with jewel necklines and long slim skirts with back splits. They carried hand-tied bouquets of yellow calla lilies and coral roses.

The bridegroom's father was best man. Groomsmen were Robert Kendall Autry Ill, Shaun Michael Blaylock, Brandon Grady Hattox, Whitman Wallace Lewis, Jeremy Ryan Loden, Paul Jeremy Overstreet, Billy Frank Pearson, Jason Gerard Tubby, and Steven Nicholas Upchurch. Nathaniel England Upchurch was junior groomsman.

Ushers were Timothy Allen Bell, William Josiah Hathcock, Brad Landrum Love, Samuel Burton Potts, David Allen Rice, and Ronnie Lee Smith.

Taylor Katherine Justice served as the flower girl, and Colby Wayne Black was ring bearer. Reception attendants were Mayme Katherine Davidson, Kimberly Brooke Pullen, Tori Elise McGee, and Tyler Lee McGee.

Following the ceremony, the bride's parents hosted a jazz brunch at the Redbud Springs Golf and Country Club. Guests enjoyed music by Nickletune Music, Inc.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom's parents entertained the wedding party, family, and friends with a dinner at Wanda's Catering.

Following a wedding trip to the island of St. John, the couple resides in Starkville where she is a student at Mississippi State University, and he is employed by M&F Bank.

Vernon-Dugan

Natalie Lee Vernon and Dr. James LaMar Dugan, Jr. were united in marriage on May 12, 2001, at Bonne Terre Plantation in Nesbit. Mr. Edward Lewis officiated the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses William Vernon, Jr. of Germantown, Tennessee. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. McArthur and Mrs. Doris Goodin and the late Moses William Vernon, Sr., all of Macon.

The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. LaMar Dugan of Athens, Tennessee. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Bryson Pike of Oakridge, Tennessee, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Dugan of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Nuptial music was provided by Roxanne Murray and the String Quartet. Soloist was Adam Ryan of Nashville, Tennessee.

Kristina Dee Perkins, twin sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Ann Alise Hayden and Jennifer Smith, both of Memphis. The wore yellow gowns overlaid with chiffon and carried hand-tied clusters of roses.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of duchess satin designed by Mon Lee. The gown featured a scoop neckline meeting with a wide band at the waist that was beautifully embroidered with crystals, sea pearls, and bugle beads. The bride carried a cluster of hand-tied roses.

The groom's father, Dr. J. LaMar Dugan, served as best man. Groomsmen included Patrick O'Connor and John Gernert, both of Athens. Ushers were William Vernon, brother of the bride, and Matt Mason, brother-in-law of the groom.

Following the ceremony, the bride's parents hosted a reception at Bonne Terre Plantation. A champagne brunch was served. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Rendezvous.

After a wedding trip to St. Croix, Virgin Islands, the couple resides in Athens, Tennessee, where the groom is in dental practice with his father.

Vineyard-Bailey

Judi Colleen Vineyard and David Meaders Bailey, Jr. were united in marriage at 3 p.m. on August 18, 2001, at Park Place Baptist Church in Brandon.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Vineyard of Brandon. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Meaders Bailey, Sr. of Cleveland.

Dr. William A. Smith officiated the double-ring ceremony. Providing nuptial music were Ethelyn Zimmerman, pianist, and Ruth Keys, organist. Shelly Overby sang "Surely the Presence." Byron Galloway sang "Holy Ground." They joined voices for a duet, "Together." Major McDaniel, uncle of the bride, sang " The Lord's Prayer," which he sang during the wedding ceremony of the bride's parents thirty-five years ago.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white silk satin featuring a fitted bodice accented with Alencon lace beaded with pearls and crystals. The princess-line skirt cascaded into a chapel-length train. Her fingertip veil of silk illusion featured pearls and crystals. Tucked beneath her bouquet of white bridal roses, stephanotis, and greenery, the bride carried a handkerchief belonging to her late paternal grandmother and the wedding ring of her late maternal grandmother.

Susan Burt Dickerson served as matron of honor. Lisa Holcomb served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kristy Merritt, Julie Betts Morris, and Mary Anise Turner, cousin of the bride. The attendants wore two-piece dresses of black satin. They carried clusters of white roses, white stock, and seeded eucalyptus. Laine Wilson, cousin of the bride, served as flower girl.

David Meaders Bailey, Sr. served his son as best man. Groomsmen were Ashley Dyche, Matt Dyche, Doug Feduccia, and Xan Vineyard, brother of the bride. Junior groomsmen were Stephen Burton and Drew Wilson, cousin of the bride. Taylor Burton served his cousin as ring bearer.

On his lapel, the groom wore the Purple Heart pin of his maternal grandfather and the FBI pin of his late paternal grandfather.

A reception honoring the bride and groom was held at the home of the bride's parents. On the eve of the wedding, the groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Capital Club.

Following a honeymoon in Hawaii, the couple is at home in Cleveland.

Vinicki-Couvillion

Heather Kalon Vinicki and George Bennett Couvillion were married on the evening of May 19, 2001, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Starkville.

The bride is the daughter of John and Jo Vinicki of Starkville. She is the granddaughter of Mildred Tillery of Culiman, Alabama, and the late Herman Tillery and the late Stanley and Stella Vinicki. The groom is the son of Linda Couvillion also of Starkville and the late C. Edward Couvillion. He is the grandson of Therese E. Couvillion of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the late J. Claude Couvillion and the late P. J. and Odile Naquin.

The Reverend Jeffrey Waldrep officiated. Music was provided by Tara Merrill, pianist; Linda Koshel, cellist; and Nancy Ward, soloist. Readers included Jon Rose of Memphis, Tennessee; Julia Milisaps of Starkville; and Carrie Arnett, of Jackson. Registry attendants included Kimberly Robichaux, Stephanie Naquin, and Rachel Naquin of Thibadaux, Louisiana, and Ashlea Flood of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a gown of pearl chantilly lace, embellished with pearls and crystals, featuring an empire waist with a sheath skirt accented with a godet flair. The detachable organza train and veil of bridal illusion were edged with scalloped lace and pearls. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of calla lilies, roses, and eustoma in cream and white.

Ashley Simmons of Greenville served as matron of honor. Justine Couvillion, sister of the groom from Starkville, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Claire Jaudon, of Charleston, South Carolina; Carley Millsaps of Portland, Oregon; Sara Rose of Memphis, Tennessee; and Robin West of Southaven. They wore two-piece gowns of rosefrost chiffon and carried hand-tied bouquets of miniature calla lilies, roses, alstromeria, and eustoma in shades of pink and rose.

Joe Couvillion, Neil Couvillion, and Steve Couvillion, all of Starkville, served their brother as best men. Groomsmen included Jason Brock of Raleigh, North Carolina; Mat Hattier of Memphis, Tennessee; Ray Hill of Oxford; Davey McReynolds of Starkville; Aaron Riggs of Louisville, Kentucky; and Jay Vinicki, brother of the bride, of Lilburn, Georgia.

Following the ceremony, the bride's parents hosted a reception at the Caragen House in Starkville. Music was provided by Blues Axis.

On the eve of the wedding the groom's mother hosted a rehearsal dinner at her home. The wedding party and out-oftown guests attended.

After a honeymoon in Sedona, Arizona, and the Grand Canyon, the couple is at home in Memphis, Tennessee.