Hart-Bissell. (2003 Wedding Register).

On July 13, 2002, Kimberly Nicole Hart and Nathan Raiche Bissell were united in marriage in an afternoon mass and double-ring ceremony at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Biloxi. The 2 p.m. nuptials were performed by Rev. Patrick Mockler. Soloist was Ms. Rebecca Bradley. Mr. Phil Beining was the organist.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Blessey IV of Biloxi and the late Mr. John K. Hart, Sr. of Houston, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Anna Tarczanin Tuchak and the late John Tarczanin, and the late James D. Hart, and the late Mrs. Gladys Hart Belote and Mrs. Gerry Blessey. The groom is the son of Mrs. Susan Bissell and Mr. Peter Bissell, both of Chepachet, Rhode Island. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Raiche and Mrs. Charles Bissell.

The bride was attired in an Alfred Angelo design strapless satin embroidered gown. Channeled piped iridescent crystals bordered the embroidered sheer organza bolero of silk illusion. Her full French taffeta skirt was also enhanced by its semi-cathedral-length train of silk embroidery. Her headpiece, a small crown of braided pearls, was attached to a white silk illusion veil. The bride carried a handkerchief belonging to her late father, and an all-white European hand-tied bouquet of tulips, roses, stock, Cottage Yarrow, and hydrangea.

Attending the bride as the matron of honor was her sister, Mrs. Michelle Walker. Bridesmaids were Julie Bissell, sister of the groom; Heather Boland; Jennifer Morgan; and Meredith Williamson. The attendants wore gowns in the color of antique gold, designed by Alfred Angelo. Bridesmaids carried a hand-tied bouquet of White Akito roses and Lily of the Valley. Flower girl was Taylor Bost.

The groom was attended by Peter Bissell, his father, as best man. Groomsmen were Tony Capobianco, John K. Hart II, Rich Ragno, and Scott Shepherd. Ushers were Daniel Martin, Zach Martin, Jonathan Martin, Paul Pitalo, and Jad Osmanski. The ring bearer was Gage Kennedy Hart.

The bride's parents honored the couple with a reception at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. Delicacies of aged fromage and imported foie de gras pate were prepared by the bride's cousin, Chef Joseph Antonishek of Los Angeles. Additional hors d'oeuvres were prepared on site by Chef Chan of Chopstix of Atlanta and Biloxi. Guests danced to the music by "The Classics" of Hattiesburg, led by Dr. Charles Elliott. Reception flowers included large Southern garden arrangements of peach roses, Casablanca lilies, snapdragons, white gladioli, larkspur, hanging amaranthus, and English ivy.

The wedding cake consisted of a four-tier rolled fondant cake spritzed with fresh blueberry filling and adorned with clusters of fresh berry stems. The groom's cake was in the shape of a saxophone.

On the afternoon preceding the wedding, parents of the bride hosted an afternoon schooner sail. Guests enjoyed fresh boiled shrimp, corn, and salad prepared by the bride's stepfather.

Following their honeymoon in Vermont, Mr. and Mrs. Bissell reside in Bristol, Rhode Island. Nathan is a musician for the U.S. Navy Band Northeast in Newport, Rhode Island, and Kimberly is a speech-language pathologist for TRM Rehab Company.