Mary Catherine Hollowell and Michael Matthew Bero of Winston-Salem, N.C., exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony April 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, with the Rev. James H .Harry officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gilbert Hollowell of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Mrs. Catherine Hill Tyndall, the late Dr. Hubert Durwood Tyndall, the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tyson Butler (Louise Hollowell) and the late Adron Gilbert Hollowell.

She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in exercise and sports science. She was presented by the Terpsichorean Club in Raleigh at the 2009 North Carolina Debutante Ball. She is the associate wellness director at Jerry Long Family YMCA in Clemmons, N.C.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Michael Bero of Goldsboro and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph John Carnovale of Geneva, N.Y., and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gabriel Bero of Cape Coral, Fla.

He graduated with distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and minors in chemistry and Spanish. He attends Wake Forest School of Medicine.

The bride was escorted by her father, and was given in marriage by her parents. She wore a gown of candlelight corded lace with a chapel-length train of English net adorned with lace motifs. She wore her mother’s single-tiered veil of silk illusion edged with scalloped lace, and carried a bouquet of coral calla lilies and white roses wrapped with her Grandfather Tyndall’s handkerchief.

Elizabeth Murray Borden of Goldsboro was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Rita Elaine Beard of Raleigh; Amie Lynn Bero of Raleigh, sister of the groom; Sarah Murphy Compton of Greenville; Lindsey Elizabeth Doty of Charlotte; Julia Parker Fuller of Charlottesville, Va.; Catherine Newell Leach of Charlottesville, Va., cousin of the bride; and Hope Crenshaw Newell of Raleigh, cousin of the bride.

Mitchell Griffin Fornecker of Holly Springs was best man. Groomsmen were Joseph Donald Bero of Charlotte, brother of the groom; Robert Michael Bero II of Sanford, brother of the groom; John In Heon Choi, of Honolulu, Hawaii; Christopher Michael Gentile of Winston-Salem; Adron Gilbert Hollowell II of Boone, brother of the bride; William Andrew Jackson of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Sang Woo Kim of Raleigh.

Tyndall Hope Leach of Charlottesville, Va , cousin of the bride, was flower girl. John Mason Gregory IV and Nathanial Wilkins Gregory of Birmingham, Ala., cousins of the bride. were ring bearers.

A program of wedding music was provided by J. Alice Campbell of Goldsboro, organist; Joseph Lawrence Brinson of Greenville, trumpeter; and Katherine Randolph McMillan of New York, N.Y., vocalist.

Shelia Sisk Warrick of Goldsboro directed the wedding.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Walnut Creek Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. William Lee Borden, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Kent Jernigan, Mrs. George Edward Mayo III and Ms. Terry Carter Ray all of Goldsboro greeted guests.

After a wedding trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple will reside in Winston-Salem, N.C.

A bridesmaids’ luncheon was held in Nashville, N.C., at the home of the bride’s great-aunt hosted by the bride’s aunts and grandmother.

Goldsboro events included a cocktail party and dance at Goldsboro Country Club hosted by family and friends, a Christmas bridal shower hosted by friends at the home of Adrienne Northington, a bridal shower at the home of Diane Bero hosted by Diane and Amy Bero and a backyard picnic announcing the couple’s engagement to their families and the wedding party held at the home of the brides’ parents hosted by the parents of the bride and groom. Events held in Winston-Salem included a bridal shower hosted by friends at the home of Chelsea Cannon and a dinner party hosted by the bride’s co- workers. A bachelorette weekend was held in Morehead City hosted by Elizabeth Borden and the bridesmaids.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner April 11 at Walnut Creek Country Club.

Megan LeAnn Sutton and William “Will” Andrew Spence of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 26, 2014, at 4 p.m. at Eureka Methodist Church, with the Rev. Tyler Mooring and the Rev. Michele Clark officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Michael Wood and Nannette Hudson Sutton of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Margaret Barrow Sutton and the late Donald Wood Sutton of Goldsboro and Preston B. Hudson Jr. and the late Nannie Hinson Hudson of Goldsboro.

She is a 2006 graduate of Eastern Wayne High School and a 2010 graduate of East Carolina University.

She is employed at Sutton Family Swine and Poultry.

The groom is the son of Edward Earl Bass and Vicky Bass Spence of Eureka and the grandson of Barbara Berry Spence and the late Herbert Earl Spence of Eureka and the late Charlie and Victoria Reeves Bass of Eureka.

He is a 2006 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School and a 2011 graduate of the University of Mount Olive.

He is employed as an insurance agent at Ed Spence and Associates.

Brandy Nichole Umbel of Columbus, Miss., and James Dorsett Womble III of Navarre, Fla., exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 19 at 6 p.m. on the beach in Seacrest, Fla. The Rev. Ken Delo officiated.

The bride is the daughter of the late Donna Lard Perkins of Florence, Ala., and the granddaughter of the late Mr. John Lard of Florence and Mrs. Ruth Lard of Florence.

The bride graduated from Central High School in Florence, Ala., and Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, with a degree in elementary education and a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. She is also certified in K-12 for math. She is employed as an eighth-grade math teacher at Columbus Middle School in Columbus.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dorsett Womble Jr. of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Dorsett Womble of Murfreesboro, N.C., and the late Dr. and Mrs. Augustus Alexander of Murfreesboro, N.C.

The groom graduated from Wayne Country Day School in Goldsboro, N.C. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received a master’s in advanced aeronautical science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Major Womble is a pilot in the United States Air Force at Hurlburt Field in Florida.

The bride was escorted by her son, David Allen Umbel Jr., and also given in marriage by him.

The bride wore a sheer matte jersey gown with an empire bodice and lace cap sleeves.

She wore a Cheiranthus flower in her hair, and carried a bouquet of white roses and white hydrangeas.

Stewart McLean Womble, brother of the groom, served as best man.

The groom’s parents hosted a dinner after the ceremony at the Great Southern Cafe in Seaside, Fla.

The couple will be taking a wedding trip this summer. They reside in Navarre, Fla.

A bridal shower was hosted by friends at the home of Paige Ross and Nickey Chastain in Columbus.

Sandra Renee Thompson of Pikeville and John Wiley “J.W.” Pender of Pikeville exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 5, 2014, at 5 p.m. at The Boathouse in Beaufort, N.C., with Brad Williams officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Ray Thompson of Pikeville, Tenn., and Lisa Cullipher of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Willie and Mildred Thompson of Goldsboro, Beulah Blankenship of Goldsboro and the late Harold Blankenship of Goldsboro.

She attended Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, and received an Associate Science degree in dental assisting.

She is employed as a dental assistant with Drs. Smith and Adams Family Dentistry in Goldsboro.

The groom is the son of Wiley Lee and Debra Jones Pender and the grandson of the late Benton Pender and Mary Powell Pender of Pikeville, N.C., John Cleat Jones of Burlington, N.C., and Josephine Rich Humphries of Bailey, N.C.

He is also the stepgrandson of the late Joseph F. Rich of Garner, N.C.

He is a Campbell University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a PGA certification and a business minor in marketing.

He is employed as manager of Almost Alive Lures @ Basic Power Inc. in Harker’s Island, and is owner of J&J Sign Design.

The bride was escorted by her father, Ray Thompson, and given in marriage by her father and mother, Lisa Cullipher.

She wore a satin A-line gown with a side-draped bodice and and asymmetric skirt and a satin sash adorned with rhinestones.

Her headpiece was a tiara adorned with rhinestones and pearls.

The bride’s bouquet was made of roses, starfish and also seashells.

Bridesmaids were her sisters, Julia Cullipher and Diana Cullipher; sister-in-law, Ashley Thompson; and friend, Keri Scott.

Wiley Pender, groom’s father, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Rob Quattrone, friend of the groom; co-worker, Jamie Wingfield; and friend of the groom, Jason Scott.

Cole Mills directed the wedding.

Presiding at the register and distributing programs was Jordyn Howell of Pikeville, N.C. Judy Howell of Pikeville, N.C., acted as assistant director.

Frankie Hill with BTA Entertainment of Morehead City provided the music.

Following the wedding, a reception was held at The Boathouse.

After a wedding trip to Ocracoke, the couple resides in Harkers Island, N.C.

A rehearsal dinner was held at Captain’s Choice Restaurant in Harkers Island, N.C.

Events held before the wedding included a shower held by co-workers of the bride at The Village Steakhouse in Goldsboro Feb. 27 and a bridal shower held by family and friends at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church in Pikeville, N.C., March 2, 2014.

Tina Louise Overbee of Greensboro and Michael Joseph Fritts of High Point exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 26, 2014, at 4 p.m. at Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens in Kernersville, with the Rev. Jason Brinkley officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Adrian Harrison and Jackie Parks Overbee of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Gordon and Louise Best Parks of LaGrange and the late Braxton and Middis Harrison Overbee of Goldsboro.

She is a1996 graduate of Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, N.C., and a 2002 graduate of East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., with a master’s degree in nutrition/dietetics.

She is employed as a health coach-registered dietitian at Aetna Insurance in High Point, N.C.

The groom is the son of David Fritts of Meredith, N.H., and Bernard and Rose Klein Howell of Locust Valley, N.Y., and the grandson of Herbert Fritts of Houston, Texas, the late Evelyn Fritts and the late Joseph and Alice Klein.

He is a1994 graduate of New Bern High School in New Bern, N.C., and a 2000 graduate of East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics.

He is employed as a construction inspector at Baker Corp. in High Point.

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

She wore an ivory sweetheart neckline mermaid-styled chiffon sleeveless gown.

The bride also wore her mother’s chapel-length mantilla bordered with chantilly lace.

She carried a bouquet of yellow roses with accents of coffee berries, brown-eyed susans and billy buttons edged with greenery.

Melissa Bodford of Charlotte, N.C., friend of the bride, served as matron of honor, while Dr. Melinda Harper of Charlotte, N.C., friend of the bride, was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Allison Peschell of High Point, Jennifer Buell of Baltimore, Md., and Kristen Gwaltney of Greensboro, N.C., all friends of the bride.

Matthew Paschel of Franklinton, N.C., friend of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Bernard Howell of Locust Valley, N.Y., stepfather of the groom; Steve Lander of Colfax, N.C., friend of the groom; and Ryan Johnson and Ben Stone of High Point, N.C., friends of the groom.

Ella Grace Fritts and Sara Josephine Fritts, daughters of the groom, were flower girls.

Emily Adams of Greensboro, N.C., friend of the bride, directed the wedding.

Presiding at the register was Katie Nadeau of High Point, N.C., friend of the bride.

Holly Walker of High Point, N.C., friend of the bride, distributed programs.

Couple send-off attendant was Michaela Grace Parks of LaGrange, N.C., cousin of the bride.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens.

The bride and groom left the reception in a 1940 Packard that had been restored and was driven by the father of the bride.

The couple will take a wedding trip at a later date.

The couple resides in High Point, N.C.

The groom and his parents hosted a rehearsal dinner April 25 at Giadas Trattoria in Kernersville, N.C.

Events included a bridal shower hosted by the bridesmaids and friends of the bride that was held Feb. 22 at the home of Allison Peschell in High Point, N.C.; a bridal shower hosted by family and friends of the bride that was held March 8 at Bethel United Methodist Church in LaGrange, N.C.; a bridal shower hosted by former co-workers of the bride’s mother that was held April 11 at Tri-County Electric in Dudley, N.C.; a bridal shower hosted by the bride’s co-workers that was held April 16 at Aetna Insurance in High Point, N.C.; a boudoir shower and bachelorette weekend that was held at the home of Melinda Harper in Charlotte, N.C., April 19 hosted by Melinda and the bridesmaids; and a bachelor party that was held in High Point, N.C., March 29 and hosted by the groomsmen.

Emily Megan Thompson of Goldsboro and Jeffrey Deems Crumpler of LaGrange exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 10, 2014, at 4 p.m. at Garris Chapel United Methodist Church in LaGrange, with the Rev. Jerry Mitchell officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Gary Bolduc of Goldsboro and Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Thompson of Kinston and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson of Kinston, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bolduc of Ruidoso, N.M., the late Glenwood Russell Scott of Kinston and the late Dorothy Rose Daughety of Dover.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Crumpler of LaGrange, the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lynwood Smith of LaGrange, Ms. Florence Browder of Kinston and the late Gene Browder of Kinston and the great-grandson of Ms. Mildred Smith of Seven Springs.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. She wore a tulle A- line gown with delicate beading and lace with a chapel-length train. She wore a cathedral-length veil with a pearl embellished alencon lace edge. The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of Juliet peonies, Amsterdam roses, coral gerberas daisies, pin cushions and hot pink spray roses. It was accented with baby’s breath and English ivy.

Lauren Heath of Cove City was matron of honor. Mary Raven Bennett of Seven Springs was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Allison Goodno of Forest Hills, N.Y., Anna Lee of LaGrange, Malori Price of Goldsboro, Morgan Smith of Goldsboro and Chelsie Spurgeon of Mount Olive.

Jeff Crumpler of LaGrange was best man. Groomsmen were Gary Bolduc of Goldsboro, Daniel Lee of LaGrange, Hunter Newsome of Goldsboro, Michael Rhodes of Apex, Carlyle Smith of Goldsboro and Adam Weaver of LaGrange.

Taylor Heath of Cove City was the flower girl, and Garrett Brown of LaGrange was the ringbearer.

A program of wedding music was provided by Jason Cox of Goldsboro, pianist and vocalist.

Karolee Myers directed the wedding.

Presiding at the register was Renee Wright. Hannah Howell and Allyson Smith distributed programs.

Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bolduc hosted a reception at Walnut Creek Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smith of Goldsboro greeted the guests.

After a wedding trip to Nassau, Bahamas, the couple will reside in LaGrange, N.C.

A bridesmaids’ luncheon was held in Kinston, N.C., at Our Picnic Basket and was hosted by her grandmother, stepmother and the matron of honor.

Goldsboro events included a Christmas bridal shower hosted by family at the home of Marie Smith, a bridal shower brunch hosted by family at Garris Chapel United Methodist Church and a bridal shower given by the bridesmaids at the home of Alicia Bolduc.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner May 9 at Walnut Creek Country Club.

Laura Kristina Whitfield of Greenville and James Hunter Shearer of Greenville exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 3, 2014, at 5 p.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Adam Seate officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Al and Joy Beth Whitfield of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Aldine and Eunice Whitfield of Mount Olive and Christine Batten and the late Willie Batten of Four Oaks.

She is a 2010 graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She is currently enrolled in the Masters of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program at East Carolina University. Expected graduation is July 2015. She is employed as a registered nurse at Vidant Medical Center.

The groom is the son of Darryl and Cindy Shearer of Wilson and Joni and Gary McFatter of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late James and Mary Veniel Shearer of Jacksonville, Joyce Pennell of Clayton and the late Hunter Pennell of Clayton.

He attended East Carolina University and Wayne Community College. He is employed as assistant service manager at Hastings Ford in Greenville, N.C.

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

The bride wore an ivory fit and flare Allure wedding gown. Layers of lace were embellished throughout the dress. It featured a sweetheart strapless neckline. Ivory pearl embellished the veil. Her flowers were a mixture of ivory and pink peonies and ivory hydrangeas. Her bouquet was wrapped in lace from her mother’s wedding gown and pinned with an antique brooch from her late paternal grandmother.

Mrs. Emily Snipes of Winston-Salem served as matron of honor, while bridesmaids were Ms. Mallory Albertson of Raleigh, Mrs. Jessica Kimbrell of Goldsboro, Ms. Melissa Stansell of Goldsboro, Miss Sharon Ireland of Greenville, N.C., Mrs. Lynn Smith of Lillington, N.C., and Miss Sara Whitfield of Greenville, N.C.

Mr. Darryl Shearer and Mr. Trevor Shearer served as best men.

Groomsmen were Mr. Jason Pyle, Mr. Christopher Bass, Mr. Timothy Bass, Mr. Joel Rose and Mr. James Brogden all of Goldsboro.

Miss Hailey Whitfield and Miss Sydney Whitfield were flower girls.

Ms. Mary Ann Dudley directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Mrs. Ashley Whittington, Mrs, Donna Boyd and Ms. Amber Perry.

Ceremony coordinator was Mrs. Nancy Reeves.

A program of wedding music was provided by Mrs. Bess Edwards-Sawyer, pianist and organist; Mrs. Jennifer Heim, violinist; Mr. Douglas Tart, trumpeter; and Miss Blair Mozingo and Mr. Jay Kornegay, vocalists.

Alcoytes were Jonathon Peacock and Benjamin Peacock. “Blessing of the Hands” was read by Mrs. Olivia Pierce, aunt of the bride.

A reception hosted by the brides’s parents was held at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, N.C. Reception director was Shelby Benton. Reception greeters were Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Whitfield and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Whitfield, uncles and aunts of the bride.

After a honeymoon to Negril, Jamaica, the couple resides in Greenville, N.C.

A rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s parents, Gary and Joni McFatter and Darryl and Cindy Shearer, was held at the Laughing Owl Restaurant in Goldsboro.

Events held before the wedding included a Christmas shower hosted by Shelby Benton and Mallory Albertson; a couples shower hosted by Jessica Kimbrell, Melissa Stansell and Lynn Smith; a shower hosted by friends of the bride at St. Luke Church; a shower hosted by family of the bride at Stewart’s Chapel Church in Four Oaks; a dinner given by Lois Rains and family, Mary Ann Dudley and Jennifer Wright at the Village Steakhouse; a bridal luncheon hosted by Mrs. Teresa Bryant, Mrs. Olivia Pierce, Mrs. Ilene Whitfield and Mrs. Susan Whitfield, aunts of the bride, at Goldsboro Country Club; a bachelorette party in Charleston, S.C.; and a bachelor party in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Brianna Iris Williams of Branch, La., and Colby Ryan Latiolais of Branch exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 5, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at The Crossing at Mervine Kahn in Rayne, La., with pastor Terrel Reed officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Tony Lane Williams and Melanie Bruce Williams of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Johnny Robert Williams of Rocky Mount, the late Angerlane Whitfield Williams and Walter Richard Bruce Jr. and Carla Davis Bruce of Goldsboro.

Brianna graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science degree in sustainable agriculture/animal science. She is employed as a veterinarian assistant at Whittington Veterinary Clinic.

The groom is the son of Sheryl Albert Latiolais and the late Shavawn Theresa Billeaud Latiolais of Rayne, La., and the grandson of the late Willie Albert and Edna Mae Latiolais of Carencro, La., and the late Leon Billeaud Jr. and Justine Billeaud of Carencro.

Colby was a senior airman in the United States Air Force at Seymour Johsnon Air Force Base, and is now working as a compressor mechanic at Reagan Power and Compression.

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

She wore a Casablanca beaded lace applique on point d’espirit over luxe satin gown. The beaded lace was accented with Swarovski crystals, pearls, beads and sequins. The gown had a sweetheart neckline, and was champagne. She wore a single-tiered, fingertip-length veil trimmed in lace.

Laura Guichard was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Jasmine Latiolais of Rayne, sister of the groom; Brittany Williams of Goldsboro, sister-in-law of the bride; Holly Carlson of Scott, La., friend of the couple; Rachel Varga of Boulder, Colo., friend of the couple; and Katy Bliss of Goldsboro, friend of the couple.

Honorary bridesmaid was Chrissy Williams of London, sister-in-law of the bride.

Casey Latiolais served as best man.

Groomsmen were Chris Latiolais of Pensacola, Fla., brother of the groom; Zach Williams of Goldsboro, brother of the bride; Ryan Williams of London, England, brother of the bride; Stuart Carlson of Scott, La., friend of the couple; Ryan Decell of Scott, La., friend of the couple; and Dustin Arsement of Lafayette, La., friend of the couple.

The usher was Damon Shore of Topeka, Kan., friend of the groom.

Owen, Ace and Parker Abshire, cousins of the groom, were ringbearers. Miniature ringbearers were Tucker Latiolais, son of the couple, Eli Williams, nephew, and Evan Carlson, friend.

Casie Webb directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Kayle Ventress.

The scripture reader was Hannah Fischman.

A program of wedding music was provided by Alex Smith.

A reception was held after the wedding at The Crossing at Mervine Kahn.

After a wedding trip to The Sanctuary cap Cana in the Dominican Republic, the couple resides in Branch.

A rehearsal dinner was held at the Frog City Cafe at Chef Roy’s in Rayne, La.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party that was given by the maid of honor and her parents in Louisiana; a bridal shower that was given by her friends and family in Goldsboro; a couple’s shower that was given by her family and the wedding party in Louisiana; a lingerie shower that was given by Brianna’s sister-in-law, Brittany Williams, in Goldsboro; a bachelorette weekend that was celebrated in New Orleans, La.; and a bachelor weekend in Fort Worth, Texas.

Lauren Elizabeth Player of Goldsboro and Dillon Alexander Redding of Holly Springs exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 17, 2014, at 5 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Carol Pierson officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Troy and Kim Player of Goldsboro, the granddaughter of David and Pat Player of Sumter, S.C.. and Carolyn Robertson and the late Charles Robertson of Sumter and the great-granddaughter of Reedy Herring of Sumter, S.C.

She graduated from the University of North Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in history and economics in 2012. She graduated from North Carolina State University with a Master of Arts degree in teaching in secondary social studies education May 9, 2014.

The groom is the son of Todd and Wendie Redding of Holly Springs and the grandson of Joseph and Kay Redding of Chelsea, Mich., Edward and Rebecca Steele of Ridgeley, W. Va., and Jane Maxson and the late Bob Maxson of Wiley Ford, W. Va.

He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and English. He is currently attending the University of North Carolina School of Law, and will graduate in May 2015.

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

She wore an A-Line, strapless sweetheart dress with all over alencon lace and a chapel-length train. Her veil was cathedral-length. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of ivory hydrangeas, garden roses and ivory lisianthus.

Lindsay Ann Player, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lexie Player, Mary Catherine Evans, Jamie Harford, Jessica Daniel, Savannah Redding and Hailey Johnson.

Todd Redding, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Keith Gordon, Bryce Creedon, Kendall Ashe, Grayson Street, Andy Rives and Austin Johnson. Ushers were Matthew Evans, Josh Player, Logan Player and Reed Player.

Marlia Morris was flower girl.

The reception was held at Walnut Creek Country Club and was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Troy Player.

The rehearsal was held at Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level, N.C., May 16, 2014, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Todd Redding.

An engagement party was given by the bride’s parents at Weathervane Restaurant in Chapel Hill, N.C. A Christmas shower was given by Hettie Grisette, Helen Jernigan and Betsy Wisniewski at the home of Hettie Grisette. A bridal shower was given by Hailey Johnson at her home. A post-rehearsal dinner event was given by Jessica Daniel and family.

After a wedding cruise to the Western Caribbean, the couple resides in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Kelli Cameron Kosuda and Larry Lee Tingen Jr. of Wilmington exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 31, 2014, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Thurman Horney and the Rev. Rachel Moser officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Joseph Lawrence and Anne McNeill Kosuda of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Joseph and Valerie Sharpe Kosuda of Goldsboro and John Worth and Nancy Thomas McNeill of Goldsboro.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Olive College in religion and a Master of Divinity from Duke University. She is employed as a minister to youth and young adults at Sharon United Methodist Church in Supply, N.C.

The groom is the son of Larry Lee Tingen Sr. and Kathryn Young Tingen of Graham and the grandson of the late Roy and Eleanor Tingen of Snow Camp and the late Walter and Helen Young of Oxford.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Western Carolina University in applied math and a Master of Science degree in math from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He is employed as the developmental math coordinator and math instructor at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C.

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

The bride wore her mother’s wedding gown, a sleeveless formal gown of ivory bridal taffeta fashioned with an elongated fitted bodice with an empire neckline with re-embroidered Alencon lace embellished with pearls. The full antebellum skirt with a deep hemline flounce extended into a full cathedral train. The fingertip veil was attached to a comb designed by Mrs. Erin Gurley, accompanied by handmade satin flowers embellished with pearls from her mother’s headpiece.

Kaitlyn Anne Kosuda, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Miss Shawna Wilson, cousin of the bride; Mrs. Lisa Moore, sister of the groom; and Miss Ellen Frazier, friend of the bride.

Larry Lee Tingen Sr., father of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Mr. Zachary Moser, friend of the groom; Mr. Timothy Moser, friend of the groom; and Mr. Ed Moore, brother-in-law of the groom.

Ushers were Mr. Bruce Aument, uncle of the bride, and Mr. Bruce McNeill, uncle of the bride.

Miss Gracie Ruth Merritt was flower girl. Mr. Landon Gurley was ringbearer.

Mrs. Jane Walston directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Mrs. Ashley Wilson. Mr. Worth Best and Mr. Robert Bruce Wilson distributed programs. Mrs. Alissa Merritt was the wedding planner

Lectors were Mrs. Erin Gurley and Mrs. JoAnne Carden. Crucifer was Mr. Kyle Flynn Acolyte was Mr. Avery Best Tintinabulum bearer was Mr. Matthew McNeill

Videographer was Mr. Brian Gurley.

A program of wedding music was provided by the Rev. Adam Seate and Mr. Jay Locklear, muscians; Mrs. Alice Campbell, organist; Joe Brinson, trumpeter; and St. Paul United Methodist Church sanctuary bells

A reception was hosted by the bride’s parents at Goldsboro Country Club.

After a wedding trip to Nantucket, the couple resides in Wilmington, N.C.

A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at Lanetree Country Club.

The bride and groom were driven to the reception by the bride’s grandfather in his vintage 1929 Model A Ford decorated with wreaths, flowers and ribbons.

Guests were greeted at the reception by Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gurley and Mr. and Mrs. John Best. The bridal portrait was displayed, along with photographs of the couple.

Events held before the wedding included a couples shower held March 15 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McNeill and Shawna Wilson in Erwin; a miscellaneous shower held April 5 hosted by the ladies of Mount Hermon United Methodist Church in Graham; a miscellaneous shower held April 6 hosted by the Rudd family in Graham; a bachelorette shower held April 11 hosted by Michelle Matthews, Heather Hincher, Elizabeth Murray and Lisa Morton in Durham; a kitchen shower held April 26 hosted by Miss Ellen Frazier and the ladies of Cary First United Methodist Church in Cary; and a honeymoon shower held May 15 hosted by Kaitlyn Kosuda and Alissa Merritt in Goldsboro.

Mallory Elizabeth Strickland and Richard Goss Kendall of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 17, 2014, at five o’clock in the afternoon at the Strickland family farm, with the Rev. Carolyn Sims and pastor Scott Hardy officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Robert Charles and Wanda Davis Strickland of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Robert Wyatt and Alma Sutton Strickland of Goldsboro, James Earl Davis of Snow Hill and the late Camilla Wade Pender of Eureka. She is the great-granddaughter of Sallie Herring Strickland of Goldsboro.

She is a 2008 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School and a 2013 graduate of East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in apparel merchandising. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She is employed at Strickland Insurance Brokers in Goldsboro as an underwriting assistant.

The groom is the son of Melanie Goss Kendall of Goldsboro and Richard Shawn and Pamela Hoggard Kendall of Pikeville and the grandson of Norman Drexler and Barbara Steber Goss of Goldsboro and Ruth T. Kendall and the late Col. Howard J. Kendall of Goldsboro.

He graduated in 2007 from Rosewood High School and attended Brunswick Community College. He graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training program at Wayne Community College. He is employed at Goldsboro Builders Supply as a salesman.

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

She wore an ivory Maggie Sottero gown of scalloped illusion lace, tulle and Romance satin with lace motifs, a keyhole back and accented at the waist with a floral and beaded satin belt. She wore a cathedral-length raw edge tulle veil, and carried a bouquet of blush pink peonies, Queen Anne’s lace, Sarah Bernhardt peonies, anemones, Maria Theresia roses and seeded eucalyptus gathered with ivory satin and black and white gingham ribbons.

Abbey Nicole Strickland and Alexandra Hope Strickland, sisters of the bride, were maids of honor. Jenna Hope Rouse of Kinston, friend of the bride, was bridesmaid. Carrie Brooke Kornegay, niece of the groom, was flower girl.

Richard Shawn Kendall, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Brandon Lee Barbrey and Garrett David Baker of Wilson, friends of the groom. Ian Phipps Strickland, cousin of the bride, was ringbearer.

Ushers were Evan Paul Aycock of Goldsboro, cousin of the bride, and Christopher Ryan Forsythe of Wilson, friend of the groom. Junior usher and Bible bearer was Jonathan Joseph Davis, cousin of the bride.

Veronica Luna Davis directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Ashley Brooke Kornegay, sister of the groom. Madison Laurie Aycock,cousin of the bride, distributed programs.

Emilee Quinn Pilkington of Durham, friend of the bride, was Scripture reader.

A program of wedding music was provided by Florian Music trio; Jerry Strickland of Mount Olive, guitarist; and Mark Caughron of Kenly, vocalist.

Following the wedding, the bride’s parents hosted a tented reception directed by Brian Taylor of Goldsboro. Mary Candace Carter of Chesapeake, Va., greeted guests.

The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at Saulston United Methodist Church May 16, 2014.

Events held before the wedding included a Christmas shower held at Saulston United Methodist Church in Goldsboro hosted by Emilee Pilkington, Donna Quinn and Angie Smith; a bridal shower hosted by friends and family of the bride at Saulston United Methodist Church; a lingerie shower hosted by Abbey Strickland and Jenna Rouse at the home of Abbey Strickland in Greenville; a his-and-hers shower at the Legacy Clubhouse in Goldsboro hosted by Dianne Brock; a bridal shower at Strickland Insurance Brokers in Goldsboro hosted by the bride’s co-workers; a bachelorette evening in Goldsboro hosted by Courtney Chauvin of Albuquerque, N.M., and Sara Dahl of Minneapolis, Minn.; and a bachelor weekend in Emerald Isle hosted by friends of the groom.

After a wedding trip to Jackson Hole, Wyo., the couple resides in Goldsboro.

Laura Rose Smith of Goldsboro and William Hardy Bryan Jr. of Mount Olive exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 17, 2014, at 4 p.m. at the Bryan Family Farmhouse in Newton Grove, with Dr. Dennis Draper officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Jimmy Allen Smith of Dudley and the late Amy Daly Smith of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of John Preston and Mary Rose Grant Daly of Seven Springs and Donald Allen and Justeen Kilpatrick Smith of Mount Olive.

The bride is a 2004 graduate of Spring Creek High School in Seven Springs, N.C. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in middle grades education and a Master’s of Library Science from East Carolina University. She is employed as the media coordinator at North Duplin Elementary School.

The groom is the son of William Hardy and Ann Tolar Bryan of Mount Olive. He is the grandson of Ann Scott Tolar and the late Harry Russell Tolar of Goldsboro and the late Byron Eugene and Doris Hughes Bryan of Mount Olive.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Spring Creek High School in Seven Springs. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural and environmental technology from North Carolina State University, and is employed as an engineer at Hog Slat Inc. in Newton Grove, N.C.

The bride was escorted by Mr. John Preston Daly, grandfather of the bride, and given in marriage by her family.

Her bridal gown was a sheath of silk charmeuse overlaid with re-embroidered lace. It featured a V-neckline, back button detail and a sweep train. She wore a white satin bow adorned with rhinestones in her hair, and carried a bouquet of white roses, peonies and hydrangeas.

Miss Elizabeth Daly Smith, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Ms. Laura Rachel Barwick and Mrs. Sarah Barwick Wiggins, friends of the bride.

Mr. William Hardy Bryan, father of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Mr. Byron Russell Bryan, brother of the groom, and Mr. Benjamin Preston Smith, friend of the couple.

Master Wilson Dexter Rouse was ringbearer.

Mrs. Margaret Ann Parvin directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Miss Hannah Lottie Guilliams and Miss Maygan Caroline Jackson. Miss Sydney Lauren Smith distributed programs.

Mrs. Paige Vickory Barwick, violinist, and harpist, Ms. Caroline Marion Violante, provided music for the wedding ceremony.

A reception at Goldsboro Country Club followed the wedding ceremony. Greeters at the reception were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Alan Daly of Seven Springs, uncle and aunt of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alan Bryan of Baltimore, Md., uncle and aunt of the groom. Mrs. Esther Jo Davis and Mrs. Mary Wilson Guilliams cut the wedding cake at the reception.

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

Other events held before the wedding included a Christmas bridal shower hosted by co-workers of the bride at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson; a dinner party hosted by friends of the groom at The Country Squire Restaurant in Warsaw, N.C.; a bridal shower hosted by the bride’s family and church members at Walker Memorial United Methodist Church in Seven Springs; a seafood fest and celebration hosted by the groom’s family and friends at Sleepy Creek Clubhouse in Dudley, N.C.; a garden and grill shower hosted by bridesmaids and their families at Wayne County Shrine Club in Dudley, N.C.; a bachelorette weekend hosted by the bridesmaids and their families at Topsail Island, N.C.; and a bridesmaids’ luncheon hosted by the bride’s family and friends at The Baron and the Beef in Kinston, N.C.

After a wedding trip to Costa Rica, the couple reside in Mount Olive.

Amber Gray Kirby and Kevin Patrick Talley exchanged wedding vows in a service of holy matrimony Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Western Presbyterian Church of Washington, D.C. The Revs. Brian and Ruth Hamilton officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Annette Kirby of Mount Olive, N.C., and the late Mr. James Brock Kirby of Mount Olive. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Eula Swinson of Mount Olive, the late Mrs. Edna Brock Kirby of Calypso, N.C., and the late Mr. Isaac Ray Kirby of Fremont, N.C.

She is a high school graduate of the North Carolina School of Science and Math in Durham, N.C. She attended North Carolina State University, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She continued her education at Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston Salem, N.C., where she received her Juris Doctor, before attending The American University in Washington, D.C., where she received a Master’s of Law in law and government and Master’s of Public Policy. She is employed as a tax associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in McLean, Va.

The groom is the son of Mrs. Frances Kohlmeier and husband, Mr. Carl M. Kohlmeier of Waxhaw, N.C., and Mr. Kevin David Talley of York, Pa. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. John and Agnes McEntee of Glen Rock, N.J., Mrs. Joan Miller and the late Mr. Jack Miller of York, Pa., and the late Mr. James Andrew Talley of York, Pa.

He is a high school graduate of West Nottingham Academy in Colora, Md. He graduated from The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pa., with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and a minor in philosophy. He is employed as senior director of Federal Legislative Affairs at International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association.

The bride was escorted by her brother, Mr. James Brock Kirby Jr. of Raleigh, N.C., and given in marriage by Mr. Kirby and their mother.

She wore a formal fitted gown of ruched royal white satin with a chapel-length train. The gown had an embellished halter neckline and back detailed with beads, crystals and rhinestones.

Her veil was cathedral-length white illusion accentuated with a petite edge of satin ribbon secured with a rhinestone hair pin. She carried a large rounded bouquet of white and blush garden roses, white spray roses and miniature white calla lilies with touches of ruscus. White miniature calla lilies and ruscus trailed the bouquet, which was hand-tied with a knotted white silk ribbon.

Matrons of honor included her childhood friends, Mrs. Ashley Brodzinski of Raleigh, N.C., Mrs. Lindsey Blackwell of Greensboro, N.C., and Mrs. Anna Leieritz of Washington, D.C., her college roommate in Washington, D.C.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. Natasha Barone of Fayetteville, N.C., and Mrs. Ann Hoggard of Greenville, N.C., who were also her college roommates.

Best man was the groom’s brother, Mr. Charles A. Kohlmeier of Charlotte, N.C.

Groomsmen were Mr. Chris Conroy of Washington, D.C., college roommate of the groom, and friends, Mr. Nicholas Spike of Tenafly, N.J., Mr. John Krohn of Washington, D.C., and Mr. Laurent Crenshaw of Washington, D.C.

Mrs. Marisa Paul was wedding coordinator, assisted by Miss Laura Grace Aston.

Miss Allison Wells, cousin of the bride, presided at the register.

Miss Tatum Hines and Miss Bailey Sutton, cousins of the bride, distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Ms. Carol Sikkelee, organist, and Ms. Jennifer Himes, violinist.

A Scripture reading during the ceremony was provided by the groom’s father, Mr. Kevin Talley of York, Pa.

The couple was blessed with an Irish blessing provided by the groom’s brother, Mr. Jason Talley of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Following the ceremony, a cocktail hour and reception featuring The Thad Wilson Quintet jazz band was held at the Arts Club of Washington, D.C.

The couple will be honeymooning at Playa de Carmen, Mexico, and will reside in Washington, D.C.

Events before the wedding included an engagement party hosted by friends of the couple Jan. 26, 2013, held at Bobby Van’s Steakhouse in Washington, D.C.; an engagement party with a pig picking hosted by Mrs. Annette Kirby and Mr. Brock Kirby June 22, 2013, in Mount Olive, N.C.; a “something-old-something-new-some- thing-borrowed-some-thing-blue” shower and brunch hosted by Mrs. Clara Hines and Mrs. Della Swinson, aunts of the bride, and her cousins, held April 5, 2014, in Mount Olive; a bachelor trip hosted by the groomsmen in Tampa, Fla., April 5 and 6, 2014; a bachelorette trip hosted by the bridesmaids in Montego Bay, Jamaica, held April 23 through 26, 2014; a tea party and bridal shower hosted by her bridesmaids May 10, 2014, in Washington, D.C.; a rehearsal dinner at Prima Piatti hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kohlmeier in Washington, D.C.; and a bridesmaids’ breakfast held June 14, 2014, hosted by the bride’s mother and held in Washington, D.C.

Saturday, April 19, 2014, at 4 in the afternoon, Erin Leigh Gamble became the bride of Samuel Hamlin Gentry at All Saints Chapel in Raleigh. The Rev. John Kerr officiated at the double-ring ceremony.

Miss Gamble is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert “Bo” Gamble of Goldsboro. Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Braswell also of Goldsboro.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gentry of Mount Airy are parents of the groom.

Mrs. Allyson Hardy Flemer, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Ms. Sarah Styron, friend of the couple, was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Ms. Kasie Braswell, Mrs. Leah Cass Bunch, Mrs. Regina Everett Gurley and Mrs. Nancy Perkins Gentry, sister of the groom.

The groom's father, Mr. Joseph Samuel Gentry Jr., was the best man.

Groomsmen were Mr. Mitchell Truban, Mr. Zach Blackmon, Mr. Ryan Denney, Mr. Matthew Blood, Mr. Brandon Prince, Mr. Adam Stanley and Mr. Jonathan Perkins, brother-in-law of the groom.

Ushers were Mr. Matthew Corey, Mr. Jared Moser, Mr. Tyler Payne and Mr. Jon Flemer, brother-in-law of the bride.

Ms. Caroline Flemer, niece of the bride, served as flower girl.

Ms. Claire Flemer, niece of the bride, announced the entry of the bride, and Mr. Cole Flemer, nephew of the bride, served as ringbearer.

Ms. Katie Hammond was registrar.

Music was provided by Mrs. Linda Denney.

Following the wed- ding, a dinner reception was held at Raleigh Marriot City Center.

Friday night, a rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents, and held at Sullivan's Restaurant in Raleigh.

The bride's mother hosted a bridesmaids' brunch at The Rockford Restaurant April 18. Wedding showers were held in Goldsboro, Mount Airy and Raleigh.

The bride is a graduate of Rosewood High School and East Carolina University. She is employed a an exceptional children's teacher for Wake County Schools.

Mr. Gentry is a graduate of Mount Airy High School and North Carolina State University. He is employed as a credit analyst for First Citizens Bank of Raleigh.

The couple is residing in Raleigh.

Michele Averitte and Tyler Gray of Faro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 10, 2014, at 4 p.m. at Sky View on Hay in Fayetteville, with Kem Lancaster officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mike and Carole Averitte of Eastover and the granddaughter of the late Dugan and Ruby Averitte of Eastover and the late Bill and Lola Paul of Hope Mills.

The groom is the son of Robert Gray of Faro and Mary Jo Sauls of Fremont, stepson of Tom Sauls and Carol Gray, the grandson of Bonnie Gray and the late Jimmy Gray of Patetown and Joe and Mary Sasser of Pikeville and the stepgrandson of Reta Chase and Eunice Sauls.

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

Rebecca Stroud served as matron of honor, while bridesmaids were Cas- sidy Jo Gray, sister of the groom, and Susan Hatfield, friend of the bride.

Robert Gray, father of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Josh Haire and Scott Canady, friends of the groom.

Molly Reese Hatfield was flower girl.

Caison Kearney was ringbearer. Angie Marie directed the wedding. A reception was held at Sky View

on Hay in Fayetteville. After a wedding trip to Antigua, the couple resides in Goldsboro. A rehearsal dinner was held at Morgan’s Chop House in Fayetteville.

Dr. Kamala Latori Uzzell of Durham and Adrian Tremayne Jones of Durham exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 31, 2014, at 5 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in Durham, N.C., with the Rev. Kenneth R. Hammond officiating.

The bride is the daughter of James Pete and Melba Smith Uzzell of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Pete and Dora Kornegay Uzzell of Goldsboro and the late Earl and Mildred Best Smith of Goldsboro.

The bride is a high school graduate of Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, N.C. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, N.C., where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies. Additionally, she attended Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C., where she earned a Master of Arts degree in agency counseling before attending North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C., where she earned a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in counselor education.

She is a psychotherapist and the owner of SOLAY Counseling and Research Center P.C. and an adjunct professor of mental health counseling at Campbell University.

The groom is the son of Alexander Lee and Linda McNeil Jones of Durham and the grandson of the late Willie and Elise Jones of Durham and the late Robert and Mavella McNeil of Tabor City.

The groom is a high school graduate of Southern Durham High School in Durham, N.C. He attended North Carolina Central University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in recreational therapy. He is currently enrolled in the Master’s of School Administration program at North Carolina Central University.

Additionally, he is employed at North Carolina Central University as an assistant football coach.

The bride was escorted by her father, Mr. James P. Uzzell, and given in marriage by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Uzzell.

The bride wore an ivory Vera Wang strapless, soft sweetheart, full A-line gown with a draped wrap bodice and a swirling frothy draped skirt with delicately asymmetrical tulle layers. She wore a Vera Wang cathedral-length raw-edge ivory tulle veil, and carried a lovely lush bouquet composed of white peonies accented with blush spray roses and touches of accents of mini green hydrangea and ivy foliage, which was finished with a wrap of double-faced ivory satin.

Mrs. Kahni Ward Uzzell of South Riding, Va., sister-in-law of the bride, served as matron of honor, while bridesmaids were Ms. Crystal Jones of Durham, sister of the groom; Ms. Regina Jones of Durham, sister of the groom; Mrs. Euba Wilkerson McKoy of Durham, cousin of the bride; Mrs. Teshor Jones Oates of Holly Springs, N.C, childhood friend of the bride; and Ms. Lillie Peebles, Esq. of Raleigh, N.C., sorority sister of the bride.

Mr. Colon Oliver III of Greensboro, N.C., college roommate of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Mr. Michael Jones of Durham, brother of the groom; Mr. Kenyatta Uzzell of South Riding, Va., brother of the bride; Mr. Brian Williams of Atlanta, Ga., cousin of the groom; Mr. Christopher Williams of Portales, N.M., cousin of the groom; and Mr. Darry Williams of Durham, cousin of the groom.

Ushers were Mr. Jason Evans, Mr. Montaze McRae and Mr. Timothy Pittman all of Durham and all fraternity brothers of the groom, and Mr. Lynwood Smith of Creedmoor, N.C., cousin of the groom.

Miss Kamila Jacinta Uzzell of South Riding, Va., niece of the bride, was flower girl.

Master Joshua Luke Wilkerson of Durham, cousin of the bride, was ringbearer.

Erin McLean Events designed, coordinated and directed the wedding.

Presiding at the register were Ms. Deremia Johnson of Knightdale, N.C., college friend of the bride. and Ms. Dionne Moore of Durham, sorority sister of the bride.

Ms. Camille Braxton of Wake Forest, N.C., sorority sister of the bride, and Ms. Kameshia Mitchell of Durham, friend of the bride and groom, distributed programs.

Hostesses were Mrs. Valarie Taveras of Brooklyn, N.Y., sorority sister of the bride, and Ms. Stephanie Williams of Durham, childhood and college friend of the bride

Dr. Donna Chandler Kornegay of Durham was the ceremony reader.

A program of wedding music was provided by Mr. Terrell Smith, pianist; Elegant Ensembles, String Quartet and Trumpeter; and Ms. Verna Best and Mrs. Renita Allen Dawson, vocalists.

Following the ceremony, a cocktail hour and reception were held at Bay 7 on the American Tobacco Campus in Durham, with catering by the Angus Barn of Raleigh, N.C. Dr. Earl Moore was the master of ceremonies.

After a wedding trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Miami, Fla., the couple resides in Durham.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Shiki Sushi in Durham. The bride and groom chose this time to present gifts of appreciation to their wedding attendants.

Events before the wedding included an engagement party Sept. 21, 2013, at the University Club in Durham, hosted by the parents of the bride; a bridal brunch Jan. 18, 2014, at the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club in Durham hosted by the bride’s mother; a bachelor weekend March 13 through 16, 2014, in Atlanta, Ga., hosted by the groomsmen and friends of the groom; a bachelorette weekend March 13 through 16, 2014, in Charleston, S.C., hosted by bridesmaids and friends of the bride; a “soror soiree” bridal shower, March 22, 2014, in Durham, hosted by sorority sisters of the bride; a “Love Jones Affair” couple’s wedding shower April 12, 2014, in Durham hosted by the wedding party; a garden Jack and Jill shower May 3, 2014, at the home of the bride’s parents in Goldsboro hosted by Mrs. Henrietta Best, Mrs. Betty Parker and Mrs. Shirley Suggs, aunt of the bride; and a welcome soiree the eve of the wedding after the rehearsal dinner hosted by the bride’s parents for out-of-town guests and friends in the rotunda of Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club in Durham.

Jennifer Lauren Johnson of Kansas City, Mo., and Dr. John Maxwell Pike Jr. of Kansas City, Mo., exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 25, 2014, at half past 5 on the front lawn of Tryon Palace in New Bern, with the Rev. James Harold Harry officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Donald Johnson of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Dr. Donald C. Johnson, Betty C. Johnson and the late Mr. and Mrs. William J. Richardson and the late Linda D. Johnson all of Washington.

She graduated in 2006 from Spring Creek High School and Meredith College in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She is employed as a preventive care account executive at Myriad Genetics.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Maxwell Pike of Goldsboro and the grandson of James D. Pike Jr. and the late Effie Ruth Pike of Goldsboro and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Hazel of Garner.

He graduated in 2003 from Wayne Country Day School and in 2007 from Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2013. He is employed as a physician in the pathology and laboratory medicine residency training program at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City.

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

The bride wore a silk chiffon and silk dupioni circular cut ballgown designed by Justin Alexander. The natural-colored gown featured a classic sweetheart neckline with a draped waist and a gathered bodice. The back waistline was accented with an askew bow at the center atop a chapel-length train. The gown was customized with a silk chiffon one-shoulder strap and a rhinestone embellished belt in rum pink. The bride wore a fingertip-length veil and headband wrap embellished with small rhinestones and pearls. She carried a bouquet of Sarah Bernhardt, Pink Parfait and Princess Margaret peonies with Rainforest hydrangeas accented with seeded eucalyptus and Italian ruschus that was wrapped with lace from her mother’s wedding gown and adorned with a hummingbird brooch belonging to her late grandmother, Mrs. Richardson.

Jamie Johnson Harford of Raleigh served as matron of honor, while Jaclyn Johnson of Goldsboro was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. PJ Fidler Gray of Wilmington, Miss Kaitlin Murphy of Raleigh, Mrs. Kelly Murphy Strong of Cary and Miss Aliza Roach also of Raleigh.

Mr. John Maxwell Pike of Goldsboro served as best man.

Groomsmen were Mr. Sutton Ansley of Washington, D.C., Dr. Vishal Dhandha of Chapel Hill, Mr. Chris Garrison of Kansas City, Mo., Dr. Mark Foster of Ann Arbor, Mich., Mr. David Wilson of Boston, Mass., Mr. Ross Wilson of Madison, Wisc., and Mr. Galen Littmann of Raleigh.

Dr. Brett Fair of Chicago, Ill., was also a groomsman, but unable attend.

Miss Anna Scott Lafevers, Miss Bree Lafevers of Goldsboro and Miss Kate Richardson of Marietta, Ga., were flower girls.

Mr. Kyle Richardson of Marietta, Ga., was ringbearer.

Mike and Kathy Guzzo of Southern Hospitality Services directed the wedding. Miss Katie Sayce of Charleston, S.C., and Miss Sarah Sayce of Pinehurst, cousins of the bride, distributed programs.

Special wedding assistant was Mrs. Barbara Novicki. Scripture reader was Mrs. Jamie Pike Kelly of Raleigh, cousin of the groom.

The wedding ceremony music was provided by a string trio led by Mrs. Eulalia VonFosson and students, Mr. Jared Hall and Mr. Ausin Hart from Arendell Parrott Academy in Kinston.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the North Carolina History Center. Guests were entertained with cocktails and dancing on the waterfront of Bates Commons, where the bridal party arrived via a trolley. Dinner was served inside the history center in Mattocks Hall. Tables were decorated with a collection of blue and white porcelain that belonged to bride’s late grandmother and other pieces belonging to the mothers of the bride and groom. An array of flowers, including blue and white hydrangeas, green gladiolus, pink peonies, pink tulips and white roses with mixed greenery filled each piece of china.

After a wedding trip to St Lucia, the couple resides in Kansas City.

The groom’s parents hosted a cocktail hour prior to the rehearsal dinner that was held at Bank of the Arts in downtown New Bern. The dinner was held at the Chelsea Restaurant where the creative talents of “Read Between the Wines” Book Club of Goldsboro decorated the venue with a nautical theme.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party given by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pelletier, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Maxwell, Ann Maxwell, the Wes Pike family and the Jim Pike family at the Pelletier home; a shower held in Cary given by Rhonda Kaspar and Hettie Grisette; a bachelorette weekend in Charleston, S.C., by the bride’s sisters, Jamie Harford and Jackie Johnson, along with the bridesmaids; a bachelor’s weekend held in Kansas City; a day at the beach on Friday of the wedding weekend where friends enjoyed fun in the sun with the bride and groom in Pine Knoll Shores; a bridesmaids’ luncheon held at New Bern Country Club given by Nancy Wilson, aunt of the groom, and Charlotte Murphy, a family friend; a breakfast and brunch for the bridal party on the wedding day at the historic Daves House hosted by aunts of the bride, Cindy Sayce and Amy Richardson and after parties held each night of the wedding weekend hosted by the groom’s parents at Christoph’s Lounge at the Doubletree New Bern.

Logan Blair Dawson and Matthew Logan Davis of Winston-Salem exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 14, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Carolina Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores, N.C., with pastor Andy Stovall officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Larry and Kim Dawson of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Lucile Dawson and the late Ben Dawson of Goldsboro, the late Frankie and Janet Gooding of Fremont and Rollin and Shirley Moye of Burlington.

The bride is a 2008 graduate of Wayne Christian School in Goldsboro. She is a 2014 graduate of the the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill.

She is employed as a pharmacist at Rite-Aid.

The groom is the son of Hal and Wanda Davis of Goldsboro and the grandson of Nellie Davis and the late George H. Davis of Roper and Janice Stillman and the late John R. Stillman of Roper.

He is a 2008 graduate of Wayne Christian School in Goldsboro. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2012. He received a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from Wake Forest University in 2014, and he is currently pursuing his PhD in biomedical engineering at Wake Forest.

The bride was escorted by her father, Larry Dawson, and given in marriage by her mother and father.

She wore a bridal gown made of organza fabric with a ruched fitted bodice and a sweetheart neckline with ruffles of organza swirls throughout the skirt and train.

She wore a crystal beaded veil.

The bridal bouquet was made with a white hydrangea base, white callas, white parrot tulips, white peonies and white orchids.

Brittany Combs served as matron of honor, while bridesmaids were Dawn Howe, sister of the bride, Jessica Sloan, sister of the groom; Sarah Stutts, Kaitlyn Taylor and Carry Meehan, friends of the bride; and Courtney Howell, cousin of the bride.

Hal Davis, father of groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Gray Sloan, brother-in-law of the groom, and Andrew Radford, Jonathan Greene, Hayden Gardner, Josh Munson and Clark Rose, friends of the groom.

Ushers were Dylan Smith and Cody Howell, cousins of the bride.

Kate Hansen, cousin of the bride, was flower girl.

Ethan Howe, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer.

Becky Davis directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Robin Wheeler, aunt of the bride.

Majena Howell, aunt of the bride, distributed programs.

Greeters at the wedding were Bobby and Carolyn Grady, uncle and aunt of the bride.

A program of wedding music was provided by Sandy Stillman-Alvin, pianist and vocalist, and Christopher Easom, vocalist and guitarist.

A reception was held at the North Carolina Aquarium, catered by Floyd’s 1921 Restaurant.

After a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple resides in Winston-Salem, N.C.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner on the eve of the wedding at Floyd’s 1921 Restaurant in Morehead City, N.C.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower hosted by family and friends on March 23, 2014, at Saint John Free Will Baptist Church in Goldsboro, N.C.; a wedding party hosted by Jessica and Gray Sloan at their home in Garner, N.C., on May 17, 2014.; a bachelorette weekend hosted by the bridesmaids in Morehead City, N.C., the weekend of May 3; a bachelor weekend hosted by the groomsmen in Morehead City, N.C., the weekend of June 6; and a bridesmaids’ luncheon hosted by the bride on June 13, 2014, at Ribeyes Restaurant in Beaufort, N.C.

Patricia Jane “PJ” Fidler of Wilmington and Lindsay “Garth” Gray Jr. of Wilmington exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 3, 2014, at 5:30 in the evening at Cape Fear Country Club, with the Rev. Nancy Summerlin, cousin of the bride, officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. John Edwin Fidler Jr. and Anne Agee Fidler of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Etta Jane Judge Fidler and the late Dr. John Edwin Fidler of Summersville, W. Va. and the late William Floyd and Patricia Parker Agee of Huntington, W. Va.

P.J. graduated from East Carolina University in 2010 with a degree in hospitality management. She was active with Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She is employed as a travel agent at AAA.

The groom is the son of Lindsay Garth and Katherine Allen Gray of Greenville and the grandson of the late Howard and Greta Garth Gray of Winston-Salem and Young Hawkins and Helen Boyette Allen of Kinston.

Garth graduated from East Carolina University in 2011 with a degree in construction management. He was an active member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He is employed as construction sales at Builders First Source.

Both P.J. and Garth graduated from Arendell Parrott Academy in Kinston, N.C.

The bride was escorted by her father, Dr. John “Bud” Fidler and given in marriage by her parents.

P.J.’s dress was a Justin Alexander-Private label. She wore her grandmother Patricia Agee’s wedding veil, a Brussels lace chapel-length veil that her mimi had purchased over in Brussels more than 60 years ago. Her bouquet was made of white peonies, ranunculus, garden spray roses and white wax flowers.

P.J. had two maids of honors, her cousin, Miss Hannah Ladd Brown of Lexington, Ky., and Miss Samantha Leigh Brody of New York, N.Y.

Bridesmaids were Miss Natalie Adele Hamstead of Greenville, N.C., Miss Ashley Elizabeth Keel of Greenville, Mrs. Hillary Varner McLawhorn of Greenville, Mrs. Jennifer Johnson Pike of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Melissa Cotten Wilkerson of Raleigh, N.C.

Honorary bridesmaid was Mrs. Taylor Nichols Herendeen of Greenville.

Allen Bahnson Gray ofJackson, Wyo., bother of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Bradley Anderson Gray of Greenville, Charles Ryan Harris of Charlotte, N.C., Taylor Akel Rouse of Wilmington, N.C., Christopher Ryan Rowlett of Highpoint, N.C., Daniel Harding Stowe Jr. of Brooklyn, N.Y., Wayne Wright Woodlard II of Bath, N.C., and John Matthews Wooten of Raleigh, N.C.

Ushers were William Agee Fidler and John Edwin Fidler III of Goldsboro, N.C., brothers of the bride; Beau Whitehurst Corey of Charlotte, N.C.; and Stacy McDonald Cline of Wilmington.

Isla Evangeline Filipek of Lakewood, Ohio, cousin of the bride, was flower girl.

Roberta Danforth directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Lauren Lambertus Warrem of Raleigh, N.C., and Leslie Garriss Maroules of Kinston, N.C. Katherine Healey Gleaton of Pawley’s Island, S.C., cousin of the bride, and Mary Cristina Schooler of Dallas, Texas, distributed programs.

Wedding music was provided by Dockside Strings.

The cocktail wedding reception was held at Cape Fear Country Club and hosted by the bride’s parents.

The rehearsal Dinner and after rehearsal dinner party were hosted by the groom’s parents at the Surf Club in Wrightsville Beach.

Events held before the wedding included a quad engagement party at the home of the John Wootens in Greenville; a surprise miscellaneous shower given by P.J.’s friends at AAA; a Derby themed bridal shower given by the bridesmaids; an engagement party givenby Greenville friends at Winslow’s in Greenville; a joint bachelorette cruise with Natalie Hamstead; a welcome-to-the-weekend party given by the bride’s parents; a lingerie shower given by the maids of honor; and a bridesmaids’ luncheon honoring P.J. and her bridesmaids was hosted by P.J.’s aunts, Susan Brown, Tricia Gaetz and Amy Gleaton, at the Oceanic Restaurant in Wrightsville Beach.

After a wedding trip to Anguilla, British West Indies, the couple resides in Wilmington.

Charley Alyce Worley and Taylor Bennett Lane exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 31, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. at The Hall and Gardens at Landmark in Garner, N.C., with the Rev. Norma Walters officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Charles and Deborah Worley of Princeton and the granddaughter of the late George Ray and Sadie Braswell Worley of Princeton and Joyce Best Smith and the late Lenwood Darrell Smith of Princeton.

The groom is the son of Willis Everette Lane of Goldsboro and Debra Creech Lane of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Willis Everette and Miriam Lewis Lane of Goldsboro and the late James Debro and Sarah Crocker Creech of Smithfield.

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

Angela Rains and Amber Russell served as matrons of honor. Bridesmaids were Kate Broda, Ashley Cothran, Tara Madsen, Brittany Rose and Mary Susan Smith.

Hunter Lane and Philip Croom served as best men. Groomsmen were George Mitchell, Brayden Rains and Scott Toler.

Carly Raye Russell was flower girl. Braxton Rains was ringbearer.