Bounds-Holcomb. (2003 Wedding Register).

Jill Kathleen Bounds and Amon Ainsley Holcomb were united in marriage at First Baptist Church in Oxford on June 22, 2002, at seven o'clock in the evening. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wade Bounds of Oxford. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kellum and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dee Bounds, all of Oxford. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Baylis Holcomb of Hattiesburg. He is the grandson of Annie Bernice Holcomb and the late Arthur F. Holcomb of Sumrall and the late Mr. and Mrs. Seren Ainsworth of Lucedale.

Rev. David Taylor officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Nuptial music was provided by Cherie Gallaspie Bond, pianist; Linda Taylor, organist; and Karen Taylor Cassada, soloist. Karen Kate Kellum, cousin of the bride, was scripture reader. Director of the wedding was Anna Haley Purvis. Program attendants were Stefanie Marie Kellum and Staci Michelle Kellum, cousins of the bride, and Courtney Caroline Kelly and Kimberly Colleen Kelly, cousins of the bridegroom. Serving as stand-in bride on the eve of the wedding was Natalie King Turner. Photographer was Elisabeth King. Floral designer was Judy Conner of University Florist.

Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a Signature Collection Original white Italian satin gown with gold embroidery on the bodice. The natural waistline had a border of matching gold embroidery. The A-line floor length skirt had a chapel train featuring a wide panel of the chosen border down the back of the train. She wore a headpiece of white pearls with gold matching the gown with an attached fingertip veil of imported silk illusion and carried a hand-tied bouquet of white bridal roses with Italian Ruscus and French-wired ribbon.

Attending the bride as matron of honor was her sister, Jennifer Bounds Carollo. Bridesmaids were Tracie Ann Crosbie, Holly Kaye Harwell, Amy Jo Kilmer, Lori Michelle Redding, Patricia Webster Treloar, and Kelly Kellum Weems. The bride's attendants wore Palomino two-piece dresses of matte satin. The Basque bodices featured embroidered scallops around the top and elongated waistlines. Small rhinestones were placed at the top of each scallop, and spaghetti straps complemented the shoulders. Junior bridesmaid was Rebekah Britt Turner, who wore a Palomino two-piece dress of similar design to the dresses of the bridesmaids. Flower girl was Annie Caroline Holcomb, niece of the bridegroom, who wore a one-piece dress. The bodice was Palomino matte satin with a dupioni silk skirt. Ring bearer was Jack Spencer Turner III.

Rolland Baylis Holcomb, father of the bridegroom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Michael Allen Doherty, Arthur Baylis Holcomb, Fleetwood Vincent Loustalot III, Scott Kelton Lowry, Jeremy Brant Waldrip, and Dustin Allan Williams. Junior groomsman was Hunter Baylis Holcomb, nephew of the bridegroom. Ushers were Patrick Russum Garvin, Jonathon Payne Hobson, Christopher Douglas Moorehead, and Steven Michael Warren.

The reception was hosted by the bride's parents at their home. Music was provided by Moonstone. On the eve of the ceremony, the bridegroom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Downtown Grill.

On the morning of the wedding, the couple was honored with a brunch at Cedar Oaks for out-of-town guests and the bridal party.

Following a wedding trip to the Bahamas, the couple is at home in Ocean Springs.