Fonville-Bryson. (2003 Wedding Register).

Ashley Jane Fonville and Thomas Michael Bryson were united in marriage in a candlelight ceremony on March 23, 2002, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Jackson.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hugh Fonville of Madison. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Marion Henry Fonville of Lexington and the late Mr. Fonville, and Mrs. Harry Hardin Shattuck of Ridgeland and the late Mr. Shattuck. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas Bryson of Leland. He is the grandson of Mrs. James Russell Bryson of Tupelo and the late Mr. Bryson, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lacy Buchanan of Meridianville, Alabama.

The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. Robert Allen and Rev. Marion Fonville. Nuptial music was provided by Len Bobo, organist; John Paul, pianist; and Nancy Bryson, Josh Byrd, and Aimee Cram, soloists.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of white silk satin. The strapless bodice was appliqued with bouquets of flowers embroidered with pearls, crystals, and silver beading. From the waistline fell the A-line skirt bordered in embroidery sweeping into a chapel-length train trellised with matching bouquets of flowers. Her veil of tiers of illusion fell from a tiara of pearls, rhinestones, and crystals. She carried a Beidermeire bouquet of white miniature calla lilies and Bianca roses. The bride carried an heirloom handkerchief belonging to her maternal grandmother.

Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Lindsey Kay Fonville. Bridesmaids were Aimee Carol Cram; Jennifer Lynne Curtis, cousin of the groom; Jennifer Lyn Henderson; Andrea Nicole Lefoldt; Marcee Gayle Perkins; and Alison Elizabeth Whitsitt. Julia Holmes Shattuck, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl. The attendants wore gowns of blue pastel matte satin with spaghetti-strap tops embroidered with sprays of beaded flowers and A-line floor-length skirts. They carried hand-tied bouquets of sweet peas.

Steven David Bryson served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Carey Bradford Brashier; William Covington Buchanan, Jr. and Benjamin David Curtis, both cousins of the groom; David Leon Dale; Robert Daniel Edwards; and Brett Allen Rivers. Ushers were John Lowry Cross and Cooper Collins Veazey. Michael William Schmitz Buchanan, cousin of the groom, was the ring bearer.

Attending the guest registry was Mary Elizabeth Sloan. Program attendants were Carrie Diane Balentine, cousin of the bride, and Katherine Frances George.

Following the ceremony, the bride's parents hosted a reception at the University Club, with music provided by the John Paul Combo.

On the eve of the wedding, the parents of the groom honored the couple with a rehearsal dinner at Dennery's. A bridesmaids' luncheon was hosted by Ms. Beth Mestayer and Mrs. Helen Mestayer at the Edison Walthall Hotel.

After a wedding trip to France, the couple is at home in Starkville.