Jessica Marie Turner of Goldsboro and Adam Philip Keener of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Church, with Alvin Keener and Steve Holder officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Phyllis Hinson Turner of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Toby and Ruth Hinson of Goldsboro.

She graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School in 2003 and Wayne Community College in 2009 with a teacher associate degree. She is employed as program director at Shiloh Farm Ministry.

The groom is the son of Alvin Clark and Lillian Gardner Keener of LaGrange and the grandson of Donna Gardner of Screven, Ga.

He graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School in 2003 and Wayne Community College 2006 with a turf management degree. He is employed as loader at UPS.

The bride was escorted by Wade Teague, friend of the family, and given in marriage by her grandfather and mother.

She wore a n ivory one-shoulder chiffon flowing A-line gown with floral accents on the waist and strap.

Her headpiece was a diamond-studded double headband.

The bride carried an arm bouquet of calla lilies.

Laurin Turner was her sister’s maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Melinda Keener, sister-in-law of the groom, and Elizabeth Barricklow and Samantha Lawrence, friends of the bride.

George Sullivan was his friend’s best man.

Groomsmen were Mark Keener, brother of the groom, and Drew McGowan and Steven Reese, friends of the groom.

Presley Keener, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Bryce Keener, nephew of the groom, was ringbearer.

Lisa Pettus directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Stewart and Kristie Howell. Cameron Howell and Brittany Simon, friends of the bride, distributed the programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Mike Lane, pianist; Blake Holder, vocalist; and the Bethel Band.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the church family life center.

After their wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple will reside in Goldsboro.

Events held before the wedding included a shower Sept. 10 at Pine Forest United Methodist Church and a shower Sept. 11 at Bethel Church.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Bethel Church.

Elizabeth Anne Haverkamp and Auden Olivier Kaehler exchanged vows Aug. 6 at 11:30 a.m. at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., with the Rev. Tara Spuhler McCabe officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. John and Judy Haverkamp and the granddaughter of Mildred Pifer.

She is a graduate of Goldsboro High School, Salem College, George Washington University in Washington, D.C., with a master’s degree and L’Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Md., with a certificate in pastry.

The groom is the son of the late Dr. Susan Kaehler of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Donal Kaehler of Boise, Idaho, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Kaehler and Mrs. Mary Phelps.

He is a graduate of West High School in Wisconsin and Northeastern University in Boston, Mass.

The bride was escorted by her parents.

She wore her sister’s sleeveless gown of white silk-faced satin. It featured a bateau neckline and a waistline with a band of ivory silk-faced satin adorned with Alencon lace motifs and hand-rolled silk rosettes. It had a V-neck back with covered buttons and a full-length chapel train.

Her headpiece was a single-tiered veil of silk illusion.

The bride carried a bouquet of yellow roses and green hydrangeas.

Mary L. Cousins of Washington, D.C., friend of the couple, was the maid of honor.

Craig T. Fessenden of Washington, D.C., friend of the couple, was best man.

Ushers were Brother-in-laws, Rutledge Davies and Benjamin Reed, brothers-in-law.

Brown, Ellis and Sam Davies and Jada, Marli and Isaiah Reed, nieces and nephews of the couple, distributed programs.

Matthew Haverkamp, brother of the bride, and William McLeod, friend of the couple, were readers.

Hester Haverkamp Davies, sister of the bride, and Aisha Thomas Reed, sister of the groom, were candlelighters.

A program of wedding music was provided by Jeremy Thal, friend of the groom, French horn.

Following the ceremony, a brunch reception was held at Whittemore House.

After their wedding trip to Paris, Va., Wisconsin and Idaho, the couple will reside in Leeds, England, where the groom attends the University of Leeds and the bride will further her career in the pastry industry.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal tea in Washington, D.C., hosted by Hester Haverkamp Davies, sister of the bride, Amy Richardson, sister-in-law of the bride, and the bride’s aunts.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in Washington, D.C.

Lydia Anne Zimmer of Raleigh and Stephen Paul Johnson of Raleigh exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. in Emerald Isle, with the Rev. Jeffrey Johnson officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Edward F. Zimmer of Hillsborough and Dr. Lucy M. Chartier of Raleigh and the granddaughter of the late Edward and Ethel Zimmer of Buffalo, N.Y., and the late Garvin Edward and Rita Burgess Mange of Anniston.

The bride graduated from Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh in 2003, the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2008 with honors with a degree in literature/creative writing and graduate studies in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2010 with a master’s degree in creative writing with a Rotary International scholarship. She will attend nursing school at Duke University beginning in January. She is employed as a clinical associate at Life Quality Resources in Raleigh.

The groom is the son of Billy Cecil Johnson and Barbara Lee Johnson of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Orville and Zella Mae Johnson of North Wilkesboro and the late Samuel and Elizabeth Flippen of Mount Airy.

The groom graduated from Goldsboro High School 1994 and North Carolina State University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He has worked with the disability community as an employment specialist and grant writer. He is employed as a clinical associate at Life Quality Resources in Raleigh.

The bride was escorted by her fathers, Dr. Dan Chartier and Edward Zimmer, and given in marriage by her parents.

Emily Asbury was matron of honor, while Thea Guze was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Kara Zimmer, Liza Chartier, Sara Pearson-Moyers and Hana Sacek.

Casey Ventre and Curtis Breese were the best men.

Groomsmen were Chris Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Mike Johnson and Danny Johnson.

Ushers were Graham Potter, Cooper Johnson, Wynn Johnson and Kyle Wiggins.

Chloe Johnson was flower girl. Gabriel Sharpe was ringbearer.

Diane McKossick and Heidi Barlow directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Jennifer Johnson.

Gregory Johnson and Thea Guze witnessed the signing of the marriage license.

A program of wedding music was provided by Edward Stephenson and Greg Hilton of Raleigh, guitarists.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held outdoors overlooking Bogue Sound.

After their wedding trip to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, the couple will reside in Raleigh.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party Dec. 11 at Adam Cave Fine Art Gallery in Raleigh hosted by the bride’s mother and stepfather; a bridal shower in July hosted by the bridesmaids; a bridesmaids’ brunch Sept. 10 at Ocean Club in Salter Path hosted by the bride's maternal aunts, Carol Potter of Anniston and Jill Mange of Selma, Ala., aunts of the bride.

The couple’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Country Club of the Crystal Coast in Pine Knoll Shores.

Kerianne Truitt of Phoenix, Ariz., and Senior Amn. Wesley Hayes of Osan Air Base, Korea, exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. at North Phoenix Baptist Church in Phoenix, with the Rev. Trei Watters officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Judy Truitt and the late Darrell Truitt of Phoenix and the granddaughter of Louise Thompson of Apache Junction, Ariz.

She is a 2000 graduate of Trevor Browne High School in Phoenix, a 2004 graduate of Northern Arizona University and a 2011 graduate of the Culinary Art Institute of Phoenix. She is employed as a baker’s helper at Urban Cookies/Ollie Cake in Phoenix.

The groom is the son of David and Linda Hayes of Goldsboro and the grandson of Richard and Yvonna Hayes of Cambridge, Neb., and Floyd and Mary West of Alliance, Neb.

He is a 2001 graduate of Rosewood High School and a 2004 graduate of Wayne Community College with a degree in metals technology and welding. He was employed with APV/Baker. He is serving in the United States Air Force as a metals technology specialist.

The bride was escorted by her brother, David Truitt of Elko, Nev., and given in marriage by her family.

Rachel Webb of Phoenix was matron of honor.

Laura Howell of Phoenix was the bridesmaid.

Curtis Hayes of Goldsboro was his brother’s best man.

Allen Hayes of Raleigh, brother of the groom, was the groomsman.

Abrielle Hayes of Raleigh, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Andrew Hayes of Raleigh, nephew of the groom, was ringbearer.

A program of wedding music was provided by Seaghan McBride, nephew of the bride, and Sean Pack of Tucson, Ariz., vocalist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at American Royal Palace Conference and Reception Center in Phoenix.

After their wedding trip to Sedona, Ariz., the couple will reside at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.

A reception was held Oct. 8 at the home of the groom’s parents.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Flamingo Palace Chinese restaurant in Phoenix.

Jordan Lee Davis and Robbie Allen Webb exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m. at Fremont United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Martin Armstrong and the Rev. Dede Britt officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wayne Davis of Stantonsburg and the granddaughter of Frances H. Davis and the late Howard B. Davis of Fremont and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson of Mount Olive.

She graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School in 2002 and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication.

She graduated from East Carolina University in 2011 with a master’s degree in elementary education. She is employed as a fourth-grade teacher with Wayne County Public Schools.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Allen Webb of Stantonsburg and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Webb of Saratoga and Mr. and Mrs. George Jones and the late Rev. David Powell of New Bern.

He graduated from Beddingfield High School in 2002 and Wayne Community College in 2005 with an associate’s degree in agricultural business. He is employed with Wainwright Farms.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore a taffeta side-draped A-line gown. The gown had a 3D flower at the waist and a sweep train.

Her headpiece was a fingertip-length two-tiered veil with beaded metallic edging with a floral motif accents.

The bride carried a bouquet of fall flowers of sunflowers, roses and lilies.

Liza Davis of Raleigh and Sarah Davis of Richmond, Va., were their sister’s maids of honor.

Bridesmaids were Tammy Thompson of Middlesex, sister of the groom; Chelsea Vinson of Goldsboro, cousin of the bride; and Erin Whitaker of High Point, friend of the bride.

Douglas Webb was his son’s best man.

Ushers were Daniel Heath of Wilson, cousin of the groom; Brain Thompson of Middlesex, brother-in-law of the groom; and Kyle Vinson of Goldsboro, cousin of the bride.

Anna Campbell Boyd of Stantonsburg, friend of the couple, was flower girl. Wyatt Thompson of Middlesex, nephew of the groom, was ringbearer.

Freda Davis and Jenny Morris directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Amy Bass and Marcy Beamon. Crystal Davis, Hope Davis and Holly Davis distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Sylvia Overman, pianist; Farah Davis, violinist; and Jessie Stewart, vocalist.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s family hosted a reception at the pond at Wainright Farms. Terry Barnes was director. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Boyd greeted guests.

After a wedding trip to Nashville, Tenn., the couple will reside in Saratoga

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower Aug. 7 in Mount Olive hosted by bride’s family; a bridal shower Aug. 21 at Toad Hall in Stantonsburg hosted by the groom’s family; a Christmas shower and cookout Sept. 11 at Fremont United Methodist hosted by the youth group; a favorite things shower Sept. 18 at the home of Freda Davis hosted by friends of the bride’s mother; a couples shower Sept. 24 at the home of Andy and Dee Boyd hosted by the Boyds; a bachelorette shower Oct. 1 hosted by Tammy Thompson; and a bridal shower Oct. 12 at Eastern Wayne Elementary hosted by co-workers of the bride.

The groom’s family held a rehearsal dinner Oct. 14 at Toad Hall.

Kristin Nicole Smith of Pikeville and Walter Martin Render II exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. at United in Christ Church, with Ira Williford officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mike and Karen Smith of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Durwood and Faye Smith and Dorothy Keel of Goldsboro.

She graduated from Eastern Wayne in 2007 and Wayne Community College in 2009 with an associate degree in dental hygiene. She is employed as a dental hygienist at Hinnant Family Dentistry.

The groom is the son of Walter and Valerie Render of Goldsboro and the grandson of Rhea Wrigglesworth of Lakeland, Fla., Jacqueline Cassidy of Goldsboro and the late Lyle Foster of Avenal, Calif.

He graduated from Rosewood in 2002, Mount Olive College in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in history and East Carolina in 2008 with a master’s degree in middle school social studies. He is employed as an 8th-grade teacher and coach at Eastern Wayne Middle School.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore a white satin dress with a strapless neckline. It had a beaded bodice with a dropped waistline. Pick-ups cascaded the length of the skirt to the train.

Amanda Smith was her sister’s maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Kelli Chandler, Kim Jones, Elizabeth Riem, Holly Hughes, Brittney Small and Ashley Joyner.

Micheal Render was his brother’s best man.

Groomsmen were Brent Gaither, Reding Pittman, Anthony Allen, Daniel Barrow, Jeremy Joyner and Michael Gurganus.

Mackenzie Jones was the junior bridesmaid.

Miley Jones was flower girl. Kaiden Robinson was ringbearer.

Shelly Anderson directed the wedding. Presiding at the register and distributing programs were Mallory Williford and Katelyn Crunkleton.

A program of wedding music was provided by Brittanie Taylor, friend of the bride, pianist and vocalist, and Mike Smith, co-worker of the groom, vocalist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in Paul A. Johnston Auditorium.

After their wedding trip to the Florida Keys, the couple will reside in Saulston.

Events held before the wedding included a lingerie shower July 23 hosted by Amanda Smith; a shower July 24 at United in Christ Church hosted by Karen, Amanda and Faye Smith; and a shower Aug. 13 at United in Christ Church hosted by Valerie and Marty Render.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner Sept. 16 at United in Christ.

Aleisha Danielle Stanley of Statesville, formerly of Goldsboro, and Paul McKayne Hill of Statesville exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Glenn Phillips Jr. officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Danny K. and Jerrie G. Stanley of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Elizabeth M. Stanley and the late William Junior Stanley of Lucama and Jerry A. and Doris F. Glenn of Goldsboro.

She is a 2006 graduate of Rosewood High School and a teaching fellow graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a bachelor’s degree in drama with teacher licensure in K-12 drama and English. She is employed as an English teacher at East Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem.

The groom is the son of Paul and Cyndi Hill of Salisbury and the grandson of Florence Hill, the late Zeb M. Hill, Claytie Benson, and the late Larry A. Benson of Salisbury.

He is a 2007 graduate of West Rowan High School in Salisbury and a teaching fellow graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a bachelor’s degree in classics with teacher licensure in Latin. He is employed as a Latin teacher at R. J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents and sister.

She wore a wedding gown of ivory satin with beading on the lace overlay with a strapless neckline and an A-line silhouette with a chapel-length train. The dropped waistline featured a champagne satin waistband and bow with beaded accent.

She wore a white rose with pearl and beaded accents in her hair.

The bride carried a bouquet of red and white roses, cascading mango calla lilies, kangaroo paw, hypericum berries and ivy.

Bethany Stanley was her sister’s maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Allison Fambro, sister of the groom, and Beth Davis, Caitlin Moore, Krystle Raynor and Kristin Whatley, friends of the bride.

Paul Hill was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Mike Fambro, brother-in-law of the groom; CaLeb Hill, brother of the groom; and Wes Groetsema, Jon Griffin and Dudley Merryfield, friends of the groom.

Hazel Fambro, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Jakob Fambro, nephew of the groom, was ringbearer.

Deana Holland and Linda Sellers directed the wedding. Presiding at the register and distributing programs were Tatum and Alden Gwyn, cousins of the bride.

A program of wedding music was provided by Beverly Sager, pianist, and John O’Neil and Megan Frey, vocalists.

Following the ceremony, a dinner and dance reception was held in the church’s Elsie R. Hooks Fellowship Hall.

The couple will take a wedding trip to Williamsburg, Va. They reside in Winston-Salem.

Events held before the wedding included a miscellaneous shower in August in Mint Hill hosted by the bride’s family; a household shower in September in Salisbury hosted by the groom’s family; a Christmas shower Oct. 1 hosted by Beth Davis and Jo Brown; and a miscellaneous shower Oct. 2 hosted by ladies of First Baptist Church.

A rehearsal dinner was held at First Baptist Church.

Emily Paul Southerland and David Ryan Byrd of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Glenn Phillips Jr. officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Paul Vernon Southerland and Laurie Crawford Harding of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Vernon Cedric and Sadie McCarter Southerland, Annie Laurie Crawford Wharton and the late John Robert Crawford Jr. of Goldsboro.

She graduated from Wayne Country Day School in 2003 and Meredith College in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She is employed at Wayne Community College.

The groom is the son of Donnie Ray and Becky Jean Byrd of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Percy Ward and Myrtha Beasley Byrd of Dunn and Jo Ann Wellons and the late William Freeman Wellons of Goldsboro.

He graduated from Eastern Wayne High School in 2000 and North Carolina State University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He is employed as senior purchasing manager at Park Designs.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore an A-line silhouette ivory satin gown with a strapless sweetheart pleated neckline, hand-beaded Swarovski crystals and stone detail on the bust, a side ruched bodice with a bustled skirt and a semi-cathedral-length train.

Her headpiece was a cathedral-length veil etched in ivory satin ribbon.

The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of lilies, roses, hydrangeas, tulips, peonies and mini calla lilies with the stems wrapped in lace from her mother’s wedding veil.

Claire Davis Franklin of Goldsboro was matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Jennifer Byrd Pfaadt of Atlanta, Margaret Grier Harding, Jaclyn Tyler Smith and Jamie Lin Tyler of Goldsboro, Miller Leonard Holmes of Greenville and Danielle Whitney Rupert of Raleigh.

Donnie Ray Byrd was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Mark Daughtry Metzler, Nicholas Lee Robbins and Christopher Warren Tyler of Goldsboro, Adam Howard Grady of Raleigh, William Douglas Nicely of Newport and Donald Joseph Pfaadt of Atlanta.

Elsie Raper Hooks directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Anna Davis Tart. Mary Clyde Peacock distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Craig Hanemann, violinist; Marta Partridge, violist; Carole Nanzetta, cellist; and Carol Gray, organist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Goldsboro Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. Wyman Thomas Byrd greeted guests.

After their wedding trip to the British Virgin Islands, the couple will reside in Goldsboro.

Events held before the wedding included a surprise Christmas shower Dec. 16 at the home of Kim Kastner hosted by Mrs. Kastner and friends of the bride’s mother; a stock-the-bar shower July 16 at the Elks Club hosted by the bride’s father and family; an engagement dance Aug. 6 at Goldsboro Country Club hosted by friends and family of the couple; a bridal shower Sept. 18 at the home of Claire Franklin hosted by Mrs. Franklin, Anna Tart and Kathy Davis; a dinner Oct. 8 at the home of Lola and Matt Delbridge hosted by the Delbridges; a wedding shower Oct. 14 at Wayne Community College hosted by co-workers of the bride; a wedding shower Oct. 16 at First Baptist Church hosted by the ladies of the church; a garden and grill shower Nov. 3 at Park Designs hosted by co-workers of the groom; and a bridesmaids’ luncheon Nov. 11. at Chef and The Farmer hosted by Nancy Norwood and Annie Laurie Wharton.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Walnut Creek Country Club.

Sally Brock Vernon of Dudley and Wilbert Alton Bass of Dudley exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Faison Baptist Church, with the Rev. Paul Rose officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Norma Rush Brock and the late Herman Laston Brock of Faison.

She is a graduate of North Duplin High School. She is employed as a human resources manager at Crescent Foods Inc. of Mount Olive.

The groom is the son of the late Chester O. and Ruby Mason Bass of Pikeville.

He is retired as a truck driver with Bay Valley Foods Inc.

The bride was escorted by her brother, Gary R. Brock, and given in marriage by her family.

She wore an ivory silky satin tank-style slim A-line gown. The bodice featured a V-neck decorated with rhinestone, crystal beaded appliqué at the empire waist and ruching throughout the torso. The back of the gown had satin-covered buttons that flowed into a sweep train.

Her headpiece was a teardrop pearl tiara.

The bride carried an assortment of fall-colored flowers.

Ushers were Jerry Wayne Lee, nephew of the groom, and Brian Sellers, son-in-law of the bride.

Betty Sue Rose directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Stephanie C. Brock, sister-in-law of bride. Jake and Ryan Brock, nephews of the bride, distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Kay Grady, pianist; Randy Cashwell, vocalist; and Karen Pike, sound technician.

Following the ceremony, a dinner reception was held in the church fellowship hall. The couple greeted guests.

After their wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the couple will reside in Dudley.

Jordan Lee Davis and Robbie Allen Webb exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m. at Fremont United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Martin Armstrong and the Rev. Dede Britt officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wayne Davis of Stantonsburg and the granddaughter of Frances H. Davis and the late Howard B. Davis of Fremont and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson of Mount Olive.

She graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School in 2002 and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication.

She graduated from East Carolina University in 2011 with a master’s degree in elementary education. She is employed as a fourth-grade teacher with Wayne County Public Schools.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Allen Webb of Stantonsburg and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Webb of Saratoga and Mr. and Mrs. George Jones and the late Rev. David Powell of New Bern.

He graduated from Beddingfield High School in 2002 and Wayne Community College in 2005 with an associate’s degree in agricultural business. He is employed with Wainwright Farms.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore a taffeta side-draped A-line gown. It had a 3D flower at the waist and a sweep train.

Her headpiece was a fingertip-length two-tiered veil with beaded metallic edging with a floral motif accents.

The bride carried a bouquet of fall flowers of sunflowers, roses and lilies.

Liza Davis of Raleigh and Sarah Davis of Richmond, Va., were their sister’s maids of honor.

Bridesmaids were Tammy Thompson of Middlesex, sister of the groom; Chelsea Vinson of Goldsboro, cousin of the bride; and Erin Whitaker of High Point, friend of the bride.

Douglas Webb was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Michael Bass and Ryan Beamon of Saratoga, Cris Boswell of Stantonsburg and Todd Exum of Greenville, friends of the groom.

Ushers were Daniel Heath of Wilson, cousin of the groom; Brain Thompson of Middlesex, brother-in-law of the groom; and Kyle Vinson of Goldsboro, cousin of the bride.

Anna Campbell Boyd of Stantonsburg, friend of the couple, was flower girl. Wyatt Thompson of Middlesex, nephew of the groom, was the ringbearer.

Freda Davis and Jenny Morris directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Amy Bass and Marcy Beamon. Crystal Davis, Hope Davis and Holly Davis distributed the programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Sylvia Overman, pianist; Farah Davis, violinist; and Jessie Stewart, vocalist.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s family hosted a reception at the pond at Wainright Farms. Terry Barnes was director. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Boyd greeted guests.

After a wedding trip to Nashville, Tenn., the couple will reside in Saratoga

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower Aug. 7 in Mount Olive hosted by bride’s family; a bridal shower Aug. 21 at Toad Hall in Stantonsburg hosted by the groom’s family; a Christmas shower and cookout Sept. 11 at Fremont United Methodist hosted by the youth group; a favorite things shower Sept. 18 at the home of Freda Davis hosted by friends of the bride’s mother; a couples shower Sept. 24 at the home of Andy and Dee Boyd hosted by the Boyds; a bachelorette shower Oct. 1 hosted by Tammy Thompson; and a bridal shower Oct. 12 at Eastern Wayne Elemen-tary hosted by co-workers of the bride.

The groom’s family held a rehearsal dinner Oct. 14 at Toad Hall.

Rebecca Elizabeth Harrison of Pikeville and Randy Wilson Temple Jr. exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. at Sleepy Creek Country Club in Dudley, with Greg Stancil officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Rocky Lynn and Mary Dail Harrison of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Harry Lee and Martha Turnage Harrison, Brenda Miller Dail and the late William Roland Dail of Goldsboro.

The groom is the son of Kenneth Alan Davis and Rhonda Martin Davis of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Silas and Maybelle Jackson Martin and the late George Clayton Davis of Goldsboro and Anetta Lucas Davis of Snow Hill.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore a satin A-line strapless dress with a chiffon split front and metallic embroidery.

She wore white roses in her hair.

The bride carried red roses.

Amanda Harrison was her sister’s maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Kayla Harrison and Hellka Trujillo, cousins of the bride, and Krystal Temple, sister of the groom.

Kenneth Davis was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Joseph Davis and Jeremy Davis, brothers of the groom, and Trevor Southerland, friend of the groom.

Cathy Harrison directed the wedding. Presiding at the register and distributing programs was Dylan Davis, cousin of the groom.

A program of wedding music was provided by Linda Hicks.

Following the ceremony, a pig picking reception was held at Sleepy Creek Country Club.

After their wedding trip to Beaufort, the couple will reside in Eastover.

Events held before the wedding included a household shower hosted by the bride’s family; a household shower hosted by the groom’s family; and a lingerie shower hosted by co-workers of the bride.

A rehearsal dinner was held at Sleepy Creek Country Club.

Sarah Kate Sites of Raleigh and Mitchell Clayton Taylor of Clemmons exchanged vows Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. at North Raleigh United Methodist Church in Raleigh, with the Rev. Joe Wilburn officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Noah Michael Sites of Winston-Salem and Jane Elizabeth Ryan of Raleigh and the granddaughter of Noah Sites and the late Alize Thomas Sites of Pikeville and the late Stanley and Elizabeth Wiemer of Raleigh.

She graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in exercise science and she attends the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for a doctorate of physical therapy degree.

The groom is the son of Nancy Mauney Taylor and the grandson of David and June Massey of Clemmons and the late Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mauney of Forest City.

He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in civil engineering and from North Carolina State University with a master’s degree in structural engineering. He is employed as a structural engineer at Andrew Consulting Engineers in Wilmington.

The bride was escorted by her father.

Devon Elizabeth Johnson was her sister’s matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Lindsey Ashley, Andrea Nido and Jena Carter.

Spencer Taylor was his brother’s best man.

Groomsmen were Andrew Crutchfield, Chris Justus and Brent Huskey.

Kathryn Pegg and Jessica Altshuler were the bride’s attendants.

A program of wedding music was provided by Brock Downward, organist, and Nicolae Soare, first chair with the Winston-Salem Symphony, violinist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Wake County Shrine Club.

After their wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple will reside in Wilmington.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal luncheon at North Ridge Country Club hosted by Peggy VanDevender of Pikeville, aunt of the bride.

The groom’s mother hosted a rehearsal dinner in the fellowship hall at the church.

Andrea Shamel Broadhurst and Bryan McKinley Taylor exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Providence Harvest United Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, with Dr. H. E. McNair officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Donald and Vanessa Coley Broadhurst of Raleigh and the granddaughter of the late Alvin Broadhurst, Edna Royall Broadhurst and Thomas and Margaret Coley Swinson of Goldsboro.

She is a 2006 graduate of North Carolina A&T State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a 2007 graduate of the University of Virginia with a master’s degree in accounting. She is employed as an audit senior at BDO LLP USA.

The groom is the son of Evans Taylor Jr. and Vanessa Reid Taylor of Raleigh and the grandson of Annie Taylor and the late Evans Taylor of Fayetteville and the late Roy and Margaret Reid of Morganton.

He is a 2000 graduate of William G. Enloe High School in Raleigh and he attends Wake Technical Community College for an associate degree in business administration. He is employed as a customer care supervisor at Xerox Inc.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

After their wedding trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple will reside in Raleigh.

Courtney Diann Tyner and Skyler Heath Smith of Pikeville exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. at Rosewood First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Vernon Braswell officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mike and Susan Tyner of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of David and Doris Peele of Princeton, Eloise Grantham Edgerton of Burlington, the late J.B. Grantham and the late Milton Tyner.

She is a 2007 graduate of Rosewood High School and a graduate of Wayne Community College’s dental assisting program. She is employed as a dental assistant at Sean Hamilton DDS.

The groom is the son of Randy Smith of Pikeville and the grandson of Ellen Smith of Pikeville and the late Boyd Smith.

He is a 2007 Graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School. He is employed as a maintenance technician at Skill Creations Inc.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore an ivory gown of lace and English netting with a sweetheart neckline, a jeweled belt accented with Swarovski crystals, three-dimensional appliqués throughout the entire gown and a semi-cathedral train.

Her headpiece was a headband of pearls and Swarovski crystals.

The bride carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas, white Virginia roses and stephanotis hand-tied with satin and appliqués from her mother’s wedding gown.

April Tyndall was her sister’s matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Emily Ardis, Kristy Bridgers, Rusti Rayburn and Brittany Smith, friends of the couple; Amy Smith, sister in law of the groom; and Beth Tyner, cousin of the bride.

Randy Smith was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Shayne Paul, Patrick Rayburn, T.J. Sasser and Joseph Toler, friends of the couple, and Blake Smith and Neil Smith, brothers of the groom.

Madison Tyndall, niece of the bride, was the junior bridesmaids.

Hailey Smith and Kellie Smith, nieces of the groom, were flower girls. Landon Tyndall, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer.

Lisa Millard directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Mandy Smith, sister-in-law of the groom. Hannah Smith and Kacey Smith, nieces of the groom, distributed programs.

Special helpers were Beverly Keen, Pam Bunn, Beverly Bartholomew, Kim Weaver, Hayden Brantham and Daniel Hartley.

A program of wedding music was provided by Timothy D. Price, pianist, and Mike Smith and Julia Lancaster, vocalists.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parent hosted a reception in the church family life center. Tracy Brantham and Amy Hartley, aunts of the bride, served the wedding cake.

After their wedding cruise, the couple will reside in Pikeville,.

Events held before the wedding included a Christmas shower Jan. 8 at the home of Dawn Gardner hosted by Ms. Gardner and April Tyndall; a Tupperware shower Aug. 20 at the home of Eloise Edgerton hosted by the bride’s family; a bridal shower Oct. 2 at Rosewood First Baptist Church hosted by the Explorers Sunday school class, Carolyn Braswell and Kim Weaver; a groom’s shower Oct. 12 hosted by co-workers of Skill Creations; a bachelorette party Oct. 22 in Raleigh hosted by April Tyndall, sister of the bride; a girl’s night Oct. 28 at the home of Kourtney Humphrey hosted by friends of the bride; a bridal luncheon Oct. 29 at Goldsboro Country Club hosted by Beverly Bartholomew, Eloise Edgerton, Joann Neal and Doris Peele; and a bachelor party Oct. 29 at the home of the groom’s father.

The groom’s father hosted a rehearsal dinner at Murphy’s Place.

Allison Courtney Newman of Goldsboro and Elijah Dain Pipkin of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. at Evansdale United Methodist Church in Wilson, with pastor Bobby Fletcher officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Michael Allen and Kathy Pate Newman of Fremont and the granddaughter of Ethel Showalter Newman and the late Henry Newman of Denver, Pa., and the late Leland Ray and Ladell Barnes Pate of Fremont.

She is a 2000 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School and a 2007 graduate of Wayne Community College School of Nursing. She is employed as a registered nurse at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

The groom is the son of Gary Wayne and Mary Keith Pipkin of Saratoga and the grandson of the late Ralph Edward and Joyce Pittman Pipkin of Saratoga, the late Daniel Van of Bailey and Bessie Perry Braswell of Nashville.

He is a 2001 graduate of Beddingfield High School and attends Wayne Community College. He is employed as a freelance writer.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore a white satin gown with twist tank straps, a V-neck bodice, side gather detail, a fit-and-flare skirt and a chapel length train

Her headpiece was a handmade vintage-inspired peacock blue double headband adorned with peacock feathers and a gold brooch.

The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of white lilies, hypericum berries and peacock feathers wrapped in chocolate brown satin adorned with pearl pins.

Lisa Pate Gardner was her cousin’s matron of honor, while Candace Elaine Vause, friend of the couple, was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Ashley Pipkin Crisp, sister of the groom; Melissa Daw Carlsson, friend of the couple; and Shanna Ladell Corbett and Lindsey Newman Stengel, sisters of the bride.

Gary Pipkin was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Tony Pipkin, brother of the groom; Justin Crisp, brother-in-law of the groom; and Justin Owens, R. Finley Snipes III and C.W. Ballance, friends of the couple.

Ushers were Jason Corbett, brother-in-law of the bride, and Dennis Sauls, friend of the couple.

Logan Ladell Corbett, niece of the bride, was flower girl. Nathan Brock Gardner, nephew of the bride, was the ringbearer.

Kristin Garner directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Mary Ellen Corbett. Keri McCahan distributed the wedding programs.

Meghan Johnson and Sherissa Hearne, friends of the couple, were the honorary bridesmaids

Nicholas Hildebrandt was the junior groomsman

An intercessory prayer was performed by the Rev. Kent Carpenter.

A program of wedding music was provided by Cecilia Avery, pianist, and Kimble Pate, vocalist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Willow Springs Country Club in Wilson. Sandra Briggs cut the wedding cake.

After their wedding trip to the Tennessee mountains, the couple will reside in Goldsboro.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement dinner hosted by Lisa Gardner and Candace Vause; a bridal shower hosted by Lisa Gardner and Candace Vause; a shower hosted by the bride’s co-workers; a bachelorette weekend hosted by the bride’s sisters; a bachelor weekend hosted by R. Finley Snipes III; and a bridal luncheon hosted by the bride’s parents.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at their home.

Meredith Joy Matthis of Faison and Logan Stuart Taylor of Jackson exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. at Faison United Methodist, with the Rev. Jabe Largen officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Ellen Whitman Matthis and John Wayne Matthis of Faison and the granddaughter of Mildred Britt Matthis and the late John Thomas Matthis of Kenansville and the late Elizabeth Price Whitman and the late Herman Earl Whitman of Warsaw.

She is a 2005 graduate of North Duplin High School and East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree and double major in psychology and chemistry. She attends Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

The groom is the son of Susan Harris Taylor and Michael Stuart Taylor of Jackson and the grandson of Foy Marie Taylor and the late Charlie W. Taylor of Jackson and the late Llewellyn M. Harris and the late Lunsford L. Harris of Roanoke Rapids.

He is a 2002 graduate of North East Academy and Halifax Community College. He is employed as a registered nurse at Halifax Regional Medial Center.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore a formal gown of ivory taffeta with a sweetheart strapless neckline. The fitted bodice was adorned with beading under the bustline and led to a drop waist and a lace-up corset back. The bodice, A-line skirt and semi-cathedral-length train were enhanced with asymmetrical ruching.

Her headpiece was a headband with crystal jewels and a fingertip lace veil with scalloped edging made from her mother’s veil.

The bride carried a handtied bouquet of burgundy dahlias, red cockscomb celosia, orange lilies, artichokes, lotus pods, burgundy hypericum berries and nandina.

Megan Buckhaur of Winterville was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Hayley Grady and Amanda Whitley of Winterville and Renee Lambert of Mount Olive, friends of the bride.

Michael Stewart Taylor was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Corey Taylor of Wilson and Evan Taylor and Mason Taylor of Jackson, brothers of the groom.

Caleb Taylor and Cole Taylor, nephews of the groom, were ringbearers.

Deborah Lucas of Faison directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Kristina Quinn, cousin of the bride. Taylor Matthis, cousin of the bride, distributed the programs.

Brad Edens was the candlelighter.

A program of wedding music was provided by Susan Avent of Faison; Barbara Guy of Faison, organist; and Ann Taylor of Faison, pianist.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a dinner and dance reception at Southern Wayne Country Club.

After their wedding trip to Wilmington, the couple will reside in Greenville.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement dinner Nov. 7, 2010, at Tripps in Greenville hosted by the bride’s parents; a floating wedding shower Aug. 28 hosted by the women of Faison United Methodist Church; a floating wedding shower Sept. 18 hosted by the women of Jackson United Methodist Church; a lingerie shower Oct. 15 in Winterville hosted by the bridesmaids; a bachelorette weekend Oct. 21-23 in Miami Beach, Fla., hosted by the bridesmaids and friends of the bride; and a bridesmaids’ luncheon Oct. 29 at Walnut Creek hosted by Nancy Edens of Kenansville, aunt of the bride, Beth Edens of Sumter, S.C., and Brooks Edens of Goldsboro.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner Nov. 4 at the Country Squire Restaurant near Kenansville.

Tammy Rogers and Luis Soto of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Lane Tree Golf Course, with the Rev. Eric Woods officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Rogers of Clayton and Glenda Rogers of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rogers and Janice Rogers of Dudley, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Lane of Seven Springs, Anne Paim of Goldsboro and the late Donald Paim of Massachusetts.

She graduated from Spring Creek High school in 2003 and Mitchell’s Hair Styling Academy in 2005 with a degree in cosmetology. She is employed as a manager/stylist at Fantastic Sams.

The groom is the son of Natalia Botello and the late Atanacio Soto of Guanajuato, Mexico, and the grandson of the late Carmen Mendoza, Emigdia Valdez, the late Juan Botello and Camerino Soto of Guanajuato.

He graduated from Fresno Unified School District-Hamilton Union High School in 1995. He is employed at Casey Nursery.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore an ivory satin side-draped A-line gown with a beaded lace bodice and illusion back and a chapel train.

She wore a gardenia jeweled flower in her hair.

The bride carried a bouquet of red Gerber daisies and white monte casinos with greenery on the edges with hand-tied black ribbon wrapping the stems.

Allecia Rogers of Dudley was her sister’s maid of honor.

Timothy Rogers II of Dudley was his brother’s best man.

Ushers were Randy Rogers and Richard Carmack of Dudley, uncles of the bride, and Tommy Richards of Dudley, friend of the couple.

Taylor Hair of Rosewood, friend of the bride, was flower girl.

Carson and Aaron Parrish of Dudley, nephews of the bride, were ringbearers.

Janet Richards of Dudley directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Ashley Pendergraft of Jacksonville. Kelsey Rogers and Brittany Carmack of Dudley distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Todd of Goldsboro, DJ.

Following the ceremony, a dinner reception was held at Lane Tree Golf Course.

After their wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the couple will reside in Goldsboro.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower Aug. 28 hosted by Glenda and Allecia Rogers; a bachelor party Oct. 8; and a bachelorette party Oct. 8.

A rehearsal dinner was held Oct. 21 at Arrington Volunteer Fire Department.

Elisa Gil-Osorio of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Gerrit Ritt of Goldsboro exchanged wedding vows Oct. 2 at Temescal Gateway Park in Pacific Palisades, Calif., with Mike Nelson officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Arnoldo and Joyce Gil-Osorio of Santa Cruz.

She graduated from Stevenson High School in Pebble Beach, Calif., in 1995 and Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., with a degree in interdisciplinary arts specializing in vocal performance. She is employed as a real estate agent at Nourmand and Associates in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The groom is the son of Ken and Penny Ritt of Goldsboro.

He is a 1990 graduate of Eastern Wayne High School and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in journalism/communications. He is employed as a writer and editor for FOXSports.com in Los Angeles.

The bride was escorted her father.

Diana Gil-Osorio was her sister’s maid of honor.

Kevin Ritt was his brother’s best man.

Charley King directed the wedding.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Temescal Gateway Park in Pacific Palisades. An after-party was held at the Penthouse atop the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica.

After their wedding trip to Las Vegas, Nev., Mallorca and Barcelona, Spain, the couple will reside outside of Beverly Hills.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower in Pacific Palisades hosted by Dana Tomsic in Pacific Palisades and a bachelor party in Las Vegas hosted by Kevin, brother of the groom.

A rehearsal dinner was held at Fig in the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica followed by a cocktail party at Ozumo.

Susan Byrd Willoughby of Goldsboro and Joseph Henry Markley of Summerfield exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. at Stoney Creek Free Will Baptist Church, with Gary Bailey officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Phillip and Joan Palmer Frazier of Moncure and the late Richard Lynn Byrd.

She graduated from South Lenoir High School in 1982 and North Carolina Wesleyan College with a bachelor’s degree. She is employed as a manager of information technology at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

The groom is the son of Wilma Evans Markley of Austell, Ga., and the late Joseph Edward Markley.

He graduated from Eastern Wayne High School in 1980, North Carolina Wesleyan College with a bachelor’ degree and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a master’s degree. He is employed as director of automation with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Middle District North Carolina.

The bride was escorted by her son, Austin Willoughby.

She wore a strapless ivory taffeta draped gown with lace and beaded appliqués.

Her headpiece was a fingertip veil with a beaded pearl and rhinestone edge.

The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of roses, hydrangeas, miniature calla lilies and hypericum berries.

Janet Byrd Hill was her sister’s matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Lori Cole and Debbie Murphy.

Evan Markley and Jake Markley were their father’s best men.

Groomsmen were Austin Willoughby, Josh Willoughby and Matt Willoughby.

Mary Beth Williams directed the wedding. John Micheal Hill and Samuel Hill distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Kim Honeycutt, pianist, Jake Markley and Delores Gray, vocalists.

Following the ceremony, a reception and dance was held at the Brick Village. Bobbie Herring greeted guests.

After their wedding trip to Asheville, the couple will reside in Goldsboro.

Shannon Marie Grady of Goldsboro and James “Jay” Raeford Holland III exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. in Topsail Beach, with chaplain Mike Koonce officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Tim Creech of New Bern and Mary Adams of Pikeville.

She is a 1996 graduate of Greene Central High School and Wayne Community College for medical office insurance. She is employed as a contract employee at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

The groom is the son of James “Jimmy” Raeford Holland Jr. and Pinkie Price of Goldsboro.

He is a 1992 graduate of Rosewood High School and Wayne Community College’s basic law enforcement training program. He is employed as a police officer with the city of Goldsboro.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore a white bridal gown with a trumpet silhouette, a sweetheart neckline with straps and an empire waist with a cocktail-length train accented with rhinestones, gems, pearls, glass, bugle and seed beading.

She wore a white rose in her hair.

The bride carried a pinwheel.

Alicia Horton and Jaime Brooks were their friend’s matrons of honor.

Sarah Holland, daughter of the groom, was the bridesmaid.

Lathan Keel was his friend’s best man.

Groomsmen were Brandon Creech, brother of the bride, and Daniel Holland, son of the groom.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Surf City Welcome Center and Visitors Center.

After their wedding cruise to Key West and Cozumel, the couple will reside in Goldsboro.

Events held before the wedding included a miscellaneous shower July 23 hosted by the groom’s mother and a lingerie shower Sept. 7 hosted by the bride’s sister.

A rehearsal dinner was held at Long Island Pizza in Surf City.