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Smith-Vinson

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Mrs. Vinson

Casey Dawn Smith and Brandon Taylor Vinson exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 14, 2014, at 6 pm. at Hinnant Family Vineyards, with Dr. Elvin Butts officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Roger Jordan and Dawn Gurley Smith of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Jean McCoy of Cove City and the late Rex Smith of Goldsboro and Julia Gurley and the late Malcolm Gurley of Goldsboro.

The groom is the son of Ernest Lee and Beverly Benton Vinson of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Z.C. Vinson Jr. and Virginia Vinson of Goldsboro, Marie Benton of Goldsboro and the late Richard Benton of Goldsboro.

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

She wore a Mori Lee fit-and-flare gown in Venise lace with a floral overlay. The fitted bodice featured a high neckline with cap sleeves and a v-shaped back. The gown included a jeweled floral beaded sash. She wore a cathedral-length raw-edge tulle veil. The bride carried a clutch bouquet of white hydrangea and pink peonies with sprengeri fern and italian ruscus. The stems were covered by a burlap wrap with a pearl closure and the bride’s monogrammed initials.

Jessi Carter served as matron of honor, while Brooke Gray was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Brittany Jones, Brittany Williams, Chasity Smith, Cortney Morton, Danielle Hare and Olivia Lewis.

Ernest Vinson served as best man. Groomsmen of honor was David Benton. Groomsmen were Brandon Voyles, Nick Barrow, Nick Chandler, Rex Smith and Scotty Boyette.

Kate Hunter was flower girl. Conner Jones was ringbearer.

Pam Gurley directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Dana Kelman. Brittany Hankins distributed programs. Fan attendants were Ashley Lucas and Kennedy Carter.

Melanie Bishop was the vocalist. Guitarist was Matthew Letchworth.

A reception was hosted by the parents of the bride at Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level.

After a wedding trip to Charleston, S.C., the couple resides in Goldsboro, N.C.

A rehearsal was hosted by the parents of the groom at Lane Tree Golf Club in Goldsboro.


Minshew-Vinson

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Kelly Leigh Minshew of Stantonsburg and Timothy Airlon Vinson of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 31, 2014, at 5 p.m. at Waynesborough Park.

The bride is the daughter of Michael Ray of Stantonsburg and Terry Boyette Minshew of Stantonsburg, N.C., and the granddaughter of Edna Minshew Hall of Wilson.

The groom is the son of Danny Stonewall of Goldsboro and June Vinson of Goldsboro and the grandson of Marjorie Robinson Britt of Goldsboro.

Anna Whitman and Katie Sherrer served as matrons of honor, while bridesmaids were Shelly Lancaster, Ana Cooke, Megan Sutton, Ginny Wilkins and Brooke Jones.

Danny Vinson served as best man. Groomsmen were Jesse Lancaster, Riley Wilkins, Miles Perry, Jackson Massey and Jason Sherrer. Ushers were Michael Scott, Levi Holloman, Trevor Holloman and Nolan Lancaster.

There was a beautiful outside reception held at The Perry House in downtown Goldsboro directly after the wedding ceremony.

A rehearsal steak dinner was held at Lane Tree Country Club.

Jones-Coley

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Quique Joleen Jones of Chesapeake, Va., and Allen Eugene “Gene” Coley, formerly of Washington, D.C., exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 19, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. at Saint Mark Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, with pastor Percy L. Barnes and General Bishop Alton A. Smith officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Hughes Foster and Carlinda Biggs Jones of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Clinton C. Jones Sr. and Roe Mayo Lanier Jones of Williamston, N.C., and the late David Biggs and Otelia Smith Biggs of Darden, N.C. Extended family also includes the late James E. and Ada T. Tyner of Williamston, N.C., maternal foster grandparents.

The bride and groom are both 1985 graduates of Goldsboro High School.

The bride attended Winston-Salem State University and Strayer University majoring in business administration. She is employed as a call center manager at Sutherland Global Services and is an event planner.

The groom is the son of the late Flonnie B. Woodard George of Goldsboro and Mr. and Mrs. Virginia and Odell Coley Jr. of Riverdale, Md. He is the grandson of the late Ethelene and Odell Coley Sr. of Goldsboro and the late Allen and Mary Lee Woodard of Goldsboro.

The groom served in the United States Marine Corps. He is employed as a senior IT analyst at the U.S. Department of Energy.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. The groom’s maternal aunt, Ms. Dorothy Woodard Hardy, illuminated a portion of the unity candle, representing the groom’s mother.

The bride wore a white, strapless sweetheart pick-up satin ballgown with beaded lace detail throughout the gown and a chapel train. She wore a matching veil with beaded lace accents and a pearl and sparkling headpiece. Her bouquet was adorned with coral, purple and white calla lilies.

Mrs. Sonya L. Jones Goodlett of Jamestown, N.C., sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, while honorary bridesmaids were Tracey Vick Battle of Goldsboro, N.C., LaShonda Willis Cross of Upper Marlboro, Md., Kiyoko Thomas Dorsey of Bartlett, Tenn., Nina Jacobs of Cary, N.C., Melissa Jamison of Greensboro, N.C., Lola Kirkland of Charlotte, N.C., Robyn Price of Grovetown, Ga., Deyait Watson-Irvine of Durham, N.C., and LaShaughn Cahill Williams of Keller, Texas.

Mr. Kelvin Woodard Sr. of Raleigh, N.C., brother of the groom, served as best man, while honorary groomsmen were Andre Boykin of Gunpowder, Md., Marcus Goodlett of Jamestown, N.C., Larry Hardy of Dudley, N.C., Kenneth Howell of Goldsboro, N.C., Keith Jolley of Raleigh, N.C., Terence Jones of Goldsboro, N.C., and Ricardo Rowland of Durham, N.C.

Miss Cordialla Tonyelle George of Goldsboro, N.C., sister of the groom, lit a memorial candle in memory of the groom’s mother and maternal grandmother.

LaKhia Fuller, Muira Goodlett and Dyamond George, nieces of the bride and groom, were junior bridesmaids. Junior ushers were Jaden Goodlett and Kelvin Woodard Jr., nephews of the bride and groom. Miss Nakeda Atkinson, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Mr. Tyler Alston, honorary nephew of the bride, was ringbearer.

Mrs. Ann Rowe directed the wedding. Mrs. Barbara Vick and Miss Cheryl Brewington provided wedding and reception decorations.

Mr. Moses Worrell of Philadelphia, Pa., was the photographer. Mr. Marcus Williams of Chesapeake, Va., of Intellectual Media, was the videographer.

Mrs. Terry Fenwick made the wedding cake. Host/hostesses were Miss Constance Coram, Mrs. Earlene Bolden, Mrs. Angie Woods and Mr. James Sherard.

A program of wedding music was provided by Mr. Kevin Alston, pianist/vocalist, and Mr. Lemonte Watson and Dr. Alma Jenkins, vocalists.

Special guests were honorary sister of the bride, Mrs. Esi Coleman Obeng Darko of Accra Ghana, West Africa; honorary sister of the bride, Miss Regina Spence of Greensboro, N.C.; and goddaughter of the bride, Miss Ashley Myles of Morrisville, N.C.

A casual reception was held at Walnut Creek Country Club immediately following the ceremony, with vocalist Mrs. Jeanetta Renee Faison of Goldsboro, N.C., the live band Ordnary Gentlemen of Goldsboro and DJ Debonair “Marcelle Williams” of Raleigh, N.C.

After a wedding trip to the Caribbean, the couple resides in Chesapeake, Va.

A rehearsal dinner was held at Saint Mark Church, catered by McCall’s BBQ and Seafood Restaurant of Goldsboro. The couple chose to give gifts to their attendants at this time.

A pre-wedding celebration was held by the bride’s family March 29, 2014, at Murray’s BBQ and Seafood Restaurant, 413 E. New Hope Road, Goldsboro.

Giddens-Howell

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Mrs. Howell

Sarah Thomas Giddens and Garrett Franklin Howell exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 21, 2014, at 5 o’clock in the afternoon at First Baptist Church in Goldsboro, N.C., with the Rev. Vann Spivey officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Tom and Pam Giddens of Newton Grove, the granddaughter of the late Thomas and Julia Britt, the stepgranddaughter of Frances Raines of Princeton and the granddaughter of Myrtle Giddens of Clinton and the late Dewey Giddens.

The groom is the son of Lynette and Frank Howell of Goldsboro and the grandson of Stanley and Lynn Hartley of Goldsoro and the late Hilda and Borden Howell.

Megan Phillips was matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Melissa Beasley, Hannah Daughtry, Megan McLamb, Julia Melcher and Kalin Moore.

Frank Howell served as best man.

Groomsmen were Taylor Allen, Bradley Hill, Chris Pierce, Dustin Sittig and Rex Threewitts. Honorary groomsman was the late Jonathan Peedin.

Ushers were Danny Beasley, Kyle Bunn, Matthew Godwin, Travis Lamm, Dustin Pate and Matt Phillips.

Katelynn Phillips and Coralynn Beasley were flower girls. Braxton Hill was ringbearer.

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Williams directed the wedding.

Presiding at the register were LeAnne Howell and Linzy Howell.

Amber Oates and Natalie Tart distributed programs.

Everett Melcher played the guitar. Soloist was Natalie Tart.

A reception was hosted by the couple’s parents at Howell Farming Co. Inc Packing Line in Goldsboro.

Reception directors were Mrs. Syliva Giddens, Mrs. Vickie Howell and Mrs. Kathy Melcher.

Walker-Coleman

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Mrs. Coleman

Mary Covington Walker of Raleigh and Edward Eugene Coleman III of Raleigh exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Aug. 16, 2014, at 5 p.m. at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church in Raleigh, with the Rev. Rick Clayton and the Rev. Jim Harry officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Robert Dawes Walker Jr. and Lynne Moody Walker of Goldsboro, the granddaughter of Robert Dawes Walker Sr. of Raleigh, the late Gertrude Covington Walker and the late John Robert and Mary John Moody and the stepgranddaughter of Mary Virginia Moody of Greenville, N.C., and Carole Madden Walker of Raleigh, N.C.

The bride is a 2006 graduate of Meredith College and a 2010 graduate of Campbell School of Pharmacy. She did her pediatric pharmacy residency at Georgia Regents Medical Center and Children’s Hospital in Georgia. She is a pediatric pharmacist at Wake Med in Raleigh. She made her debut in 2003.

The groom is the son of Edward Eugene Coleman Jr. and Sylvia Inge Coleman of Boydton, Va., and the grandson of Edward Eugene Coleman Sr. and Leona Garrett Coleman of Boydton and the late Joseph Milton and Helen Ashworth Inge.

The groom graduated from the University of Virginia in 2004 and is a graduate of Campbell School of Law in 2007. He is now a member of Ragsdale Liggett Law Firm in Raleigh.

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

Suzanne Renfrow Walker served as matron of honor, while Harper Story Gwatney was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Cortney Ames Hart and Jennifer Coleman Willis.

Edward Eugene Coleman Jr. served as best man. Groomsmen were John Bowen Walker, William Joseph Coleman and Robert Dawes Walker III.

Ushers were David Robert Broyles and Matthew Ryan Bisplinghoff.

Mary Virginia Willis and Liza Jane Willis were flower girls.

Honorary bridesmaids were Erin Logan Tollison, Kelly Beth Hapgood, Mary Elizabeth Peacock, Talley Rouse Evans, Sarah Elizabeth Kassouf, Lindsey DelaFosse Turnau, Helen Susan Stevens, Hillery Adelle Gibbons, Wheeler Burns Crawford and Katerina Katsanevas Butler.

Dianne Finan and Patrick Finan were vocalists. David Witt was organist.

Wedding director was Kailey Branham.

Church director was Jerry Lachapelle.

A reception was held at the North Carolina Museum of Art.

The couple resides in Raleigh, N.C.

A rehearsal dinner was held at Sitti Restaurant.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party March 29 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Perry given by friends of the bride’s family; a barbecue April 25 at the Stag Club in Raleigh given by friends of the bride and groom; a bridal shower April 26 at Mae Grimmer Alumnae House at Meredith College given by Talley R. Evans and Susan Rouse; an engagement party June 14 at the Glen Cove Farm in Boydton, Va., given by the groom’s family; a brunch June 15 in Boydton, Va., given by friends of the groom’s family; a monogram shower June 28 at the home of Karia Jeffreys given by Margaret Gable Eller, Harper Story Gwatney, Kathryn Jeffreys Rowlett and Erin Logan Tollison; and a bridesmaids’ luncheon Aug. 15 at North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh given by Carole Walker, Trudy Roberts, Kathy Keith, Amanda Ramseur and Peggy Ramseur.

Hall-Harden

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Mrs. Harden

Amanda Elizabeth Hall and Joseph Allen Harden got married May 17, 2014. The wedding took place at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church in Ahoskie, N.C.

We were surrounded by our friends, family and church family. We thank all for the kind and loving thoughts sent our way.

The parents of the bride are Barry and Patsy Hall.

The parents of the groom are George and Lillian Harden.

Amanda grew up in Ahoskie, N.C., attending Ahoskie Christian School.

Joseph grew up in Windsor, N.C., attending Bethel Christian Academy.

Amanda Harden is a teacher assistant within the Head Start program.

Joseph is a self-employed farmer.

The bride and groom reside in Windsor, N.C.

Schlaeppi-Davis

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Amanda Leigh Schlaeppi of Goldsboro, N.C., and Travis Alan Davis of Goldsboro, N.C., exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Aug. 9, 2014, at 5:30 in the evening at United in Christ Church, with the Rev. Gary Bailey officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Hector Pedraza of Goldsboro, N.C., and the late Mr. Christopher Schlaeppi of Cove City, N.C.

The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Rhodes of Goldsboro, N.C., Mr. Sidney Webber of Goldsboro, N.C., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Schlaeppi of Cove City, N.C.

The groom is the son of Mr. Terry Davis and Ms. Cathy Gurley of Goldsboro, N.C.

The groom is the grandson of Mrs. Phyllis Gurley and the late Mr. R.L. Gurley of Goldsboro, N.C., and Ms. Arlene Smith of Goldsboro, N.C.

Amanda graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School in 2007 and from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2011 with a degree in elementary education.

Travis graduated from Wayne Country Day in 2007, and then the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2011 with a degree in sports and tourism management.

The bride wore a chic La Sposa Mullett bridal gown by Pronovias from the 2013 collection.

The elegant mermaid dress was adorned with lace appliques, dainty beading and a sweetheart neckline to emphasize the blushing bride.

The mermaid skirt was embellished with scalloped lace trim and flowed into a chapel-length train.

The bride wore a simple sheer veil with delicate crystal beading on the trim.

The bride’s sister and best friend, Miss Caroline Renee Schlaeppi of Goldsboro, N.C,. was the maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. Heather Jones Floyd of Raleigh, N.C., Miss Erin Danielle Medford of Goldsboro, N.C., Miss Janie Lynn Dowda of West New York, N.Y., Miss Jessica Lynn Toomer of West New York, N.Y., Miss Ashley Elizabeth Berting of Eden, N.C., and the groom’s sister, Miss Celeste Marie Davis of Goldsboro, N.C.

Mr. Terry Davis from Goldsboro, N.C., the groom’s father, served as best man.

Groomsmen were the groom’s brother, Mr. Brandon Davis of Goldsboro, N.C., Mr. Jimmie Gaukler of Wilmington, N.C., Mr. Spenser Briggs of Goldsboro, N.C., the bride’s brother, Mr. Michael Pedraza from Raleigh, N.C., Mr. Miles Bryan of Nashville, Tenn., and Mr. Thomas Gillespie of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mia Katherine Pedraza and Millie Malone Pedraza of Raleigh, N.C., nieces of the bride, were flower girls.

Jonathan Luke Deaver of Goldsboro, N.C., cousin of the bride, was the ringbearer.

Dawn Gardner of Goldsboro, N.C., directed the wedding.

A program of wedding music was provided by Kim Honeycutt of Goldsboro, N.C., and Annabelle Clifton of Goldsboro, N.C.

The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K.C. Gurley in Fremont, N.C.

The reception was hosted by the bride’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. Hector Pedraza, at their home in Pikeville, N.C.

Events that were held before the wedding included a bridal shower that was given by the bride’s colleagues in Wilmington, N.C.; a lingerie shower that was given by the bridesmaids; a couple’s shower that was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Webber, the bride’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Deaver, the bride’s cousins, and Mrs. Elizabeth Golimowski, the bride’s aunt; and a couple’s shower that was given by the groom’s aunts, Phyllis Summerlin, Kim Smith, Karen Adams, and the groom’s grandmother Arlene Smith.

After a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple will reside in Greenville, N.C., where the groom is employed by East Carolina University Police Department and the bride is employed by Pitt County Schools.

Garner-Lane

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Shannon LeAnn Garner and Wesley Adam Lane exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Aug. 9 at 6 pm at Duplin Winery in Rose Hill, with Don Craft officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Deryl Lee Garner and Angela Coker Garner of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of Donny Devon Garner and the late Ethel Mae Garner of Mount Olive, the late Melvin Hardy Coker of Mount Olive and Frances Mae Coker of Dudley.

The groom is the son of Richard Adam Lane and Sonya Darden Lane of Mount Olive and the grandson of Carson Douglas Lane of Mount Olive and Edna Louise Lane of Mount Olive and the late Andrew Louis Darden and Janice Fay Darden of Faison.

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

She wore a chic Maggie Sottero bridal gown. The elegant fit and flare slim line dress was adorned with ivory lace covering a separate slip gown made of light gold vogue satin. It featured a V-neckline with cap sleeves and a keyhole back design with buttons, and flowed into a chapel-length train.

The bride carried a bouquet of ivory and light pink roses wrapped with charms in memory of her grandparents.

Vanessa Barraza was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Samantha Pate, Brittany Richardson and Ashley Braddock.

Richard Lane served as best man. Groomsmen were Joshua Lane, Derek Richardson and Justin Lesley.

Phyllis Tucker of Mount Olive was a special helper.

The reception was held in the bistro at Duplin Winery.

A rehearsal dinner was held at The Mad Boar in Wallace, N.C., given by groom’s parents Aug. 8.

After a wedding trip to Aruba, the couple resides in Mount Olive.


Boyette-Warner

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Mrs. Warner

Carly Rebecca Boyette and Austin Wilder Warner of Atlanta exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony July 19, 2014, at Redwine Farm in Palmetto, Ga..

The bride is the daughter of Bob and Charlotte Boyette of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Dr. Ben Boyette Jr. and Quin Redwine Boyette of Goldsboro and Kenneth Timmons and the late Claudia Timmons of Goldsboro.

She is a 2007 graduate of Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro and a 2014 graduate of the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill.

She is employed as a pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy in Atlanta.

The groom is the son of Chris and Michelle Warner of Wake Forest and the grandson of the late Donald and Barbara Warner of Geneseo, N.Y., and the late Clinton and Irene Morein of Lyndhurst, Ohio.

He is a 2007 graduate of North Raleigh Christian Academy and a 2011 graduate of Campbell University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in trust and wealth management.

He is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University, and is employed as a specialized fiduciary officer II at Bank of America US Trust in Atlanta.

The bride was escorted by her father, Bob Boyette, and given in marriage by her mother and father.

She wore a wedding gown of ivory Alencon lace over an ivory satin soft-fluted gown with a three-tiered hem and a tip of shoulder V-neckline with an ivory satin ribbon tied at the natural waist.

She wore a two-tiered fingertip-length veil and carried a white bouquet of polo roses, majolica spray roses, quicksand roses, peonies, hydrangeas and smilax vine.

Heather Casey served as matron of honor. Katie Hipp served as maid of honor, and Lisa Pfefferle, sister of the groom, served as the bridesmaid.

Daniel Watson served as best man.

Groomsmen were Adam Pfefferle and Jeremy Murray.

Lydia Adkins directed the wedding.

C. Gerome Stewart, violinist, provided a program of wedding music.

A reception, given by the bride’s family, was held immediately following the wedding at Redwine Farm, and was catered by Gloriosa of Atlanta.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner the eve of the wedding catered by Sprayberry’s Barbecue at Chattahoochee Hills Cottage.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower given by the bridesmaids at the home of Heather Casey; a bridal beach weekend at the Casey beach home in Topsail Island; a bridal luncheon at Classic Café in Newnan, Ga.; and a groom’s luncheon and golf outing.

Miller-Hackmann

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Mrs. Hackmann

Mary Katherine Miller and Edward Augustus Hackmann, both of Raleigh, exchanged vows in an outdoor ceremony Sept. 20, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the White Garden at Graylyn Estate in Winston-Salem, with the Rev. David Hackmann, the groom’s uncle, officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Howard Miller of Winston-Salem and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miller of Winston-Salem and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Sidney Trent of Roanoke, Va.

She received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and science education from North Carolina State University, where she was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow and member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.

She is employed as a math teacher and cheerleading coach for the Wake County Public School System.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Augustus Hackmann of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Augustus Hackmann of Baltimore, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Edward Little of Goldsboro.

He received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business management from North Carolina State University.

He is employed as a project manager for SilverSky in Raleigh.

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

She wore an Allure Couture vintage-inspired ivory gown featuring venice lace.

The maids of honor were Stefanie Barton of Cary and Meredith Wilson of Raleigh.

Bridesmaids were the groom’s sisters, Kim Dowd of Asheville and Robin Leib and Brooke King, both of Goldsboro; Leigh Habegger of Washington, D.C.; and Katherine McMillen of New York City.

They wore Donna Morgan long chiffon emerald dresses.

The groom’s father served as best man.

Groomsmen were the bride’s brother, Trent Miller of Winston-Salem; the groom’s brothers-in-law, Mike Dowd of Asheville and Shaun Leib and Parker King, both of Goldsboro; Grayson Parker of Goldsboro; and Shivar Person of New Bern.

The junior bridesmaid was the groom’s niece, Lily Dowd, who escorted the hounds of honor, Chase and Hudson, the couple’s dogs.

Ushers were Jonathan Lovejoy and Michael Lovejoy, both of Raleigh.

The ceremony reader was the groom’s nephew, Porter Dowd.

The wedding coordinators were Terri Crawford and Kim Synder.

Wedding flowers were designed by Sherwood Flower Shop.

The wedding cake was provided by Dewey’s Bakery.

Ceremony music was performed by University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

A reception hosted by the bride’s parents was held in the Manor House at Graylyn Estate, with entertainment by The Dickens Band.

After a wedding trip to the Eastern Carribean, the couple will reside in Raleigh.

A rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s parents was held on the patio at Fratellis Restaurant with entertainment by Porter Dowd, DJ.

Events that were held before the wedding included an engagement party hosted by the wedding party held in Raleigh; a pig picking hosted by Mrs. Laura Shivar and Mr. Jimmy Person and held in Goldsboro; a bridal tea hosted by the bride’s family, Mrs. Janet Huskins and Mrs. Andrea Eller, held at Forsyth Country Club; and a bridal luncheon held at Spring House Restaurant in Winston-Salem.

Nichols-Bourgerie

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Mrs. Bourgerie

Kate Elizabeth Nichols and Christopher Charles Bourgerie of New York City exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Aug. 23, 2014, at 6:30 pm.

The bride is the daughter of Benjamin Gregory and Rhonda Lancaster Nichols of Pikeville, the granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin Nichols and the late Elga Wells Nichols of Pikeville, Marjorie Combs Wooten of Goldsboro and the late Billy H. Lancaster of Pikeville and the stepgranddaughter of the late Edward Wooten of Goldsboro.

She is a graduate of New York University with a Bachelor of Science degree in media, culture and communication. She is employed in the marketing division for licensed product development at Fisher-Price.

The groom is the son of Richard Pierre and Michele H. Bourgerie of New York, N.Y., and the grandson of the late Elmer Herbert and Margaret Leatherwood Bourgerie of Washington, D.C., and the late Carl and Celeste Rupprecht of Honolulu, Hawaii.

He is a graduate of Pace University with a Bachelor of Arts in public accounting. He is employed as an accounting manager at Hudson Housing Capital LLC.

The wedding ceremony was held at the home of the bride, where vows and rings were exchanged on the front porch gazebo. A small gathering of close family and friends witnessed the special occasion.

The bride and her bridal party were driven to the ceremony by Mr. John Vause, a close friend of the family, in his in his 1949 vintage red Ford truck.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. Marty Gurganus, uncle of the bride, officiated the ceremony.

The bride wore a wedding gown of ivory tulle and intricate beadwork from the Casablanca collection. It was a floor-length ballgown silhouette with a dropped waistline. The strapless fitted bodice was adorned with hand-embroidered crystals, and the full skirt was embellished with a floral design that trailed down the chapel-length train.

She also wore a fingertip-length veil with matching crystals. Her bouquet was adorned with a diamond heirloom that was worn by the mother of the groom on her wedding day.

Tracie Lynn Head of Scottsdale, Ariz., and close friend of the bride, served as maid of honor.

The bridal party consisted of the brother of the bride, Benjamin Nichols of Wilmington, N.C., and friends of the bride, Andrew Poole of Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Zachary Poole of Raleigh, N.C., Capen Rhew of Raleigh, N.C., Ian Lawson of Raleigh, N.C., and Phil Hardy of Wilmington, N.C.

Brother of the groom, Justin Bourgerie of New York, N.Y., served as best man.

Groomsmen were close friends of the groom, Drew Wellin of New York, N.Y., and Yash Dalal of New York, N.Y.

Andrew Bass, Michael Gurganus, David Gurganus and Brett Lancaster, cousins of the bride, served as ushers during the ceremony, and Alexander Bourgerie, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer. Kristen Nichols, cousin of the bride, distributed church fan programs that were adorned with a woven peach and lace pattern designed by a colleague and close friend of the bride.

A program of wedding music was provided by Benjamin Nichols, who played the acoustic guitar and sang a series of songs selected by the bride and groom. Marty Gurganus, Connie Gurganus and Dwayne Nichols also provided special music during the ceremony.

Rhonda Nichols and Marjorie Wooten coordinated the evening’s events, while Kitzi Lancaster Bass and Anna Davis Bass directed the wedding.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a Victorian-themed reception beneath a canopy of mason jar lanterns hanging from the home’s pecan tree.

Sandra and Woody Head, close friends of the family, directed the reception. Table centerpieces, designed by Sandra Head, were fashioned with unique pedestal cake plates topped with an assortment of glassware, peach roses and strands of pearls. A dinner of Southern delicacies, catered by James Bunch, was served from a buffet ensemble of peach-colored pieces of circa 1930s furniture. Guests were entertained with cocktails, music and dancing on the checkerboard dance floor designed and constructed by the bride and her father.

After a wedding trip to Mo’orea and Bora Bora of the French Polynesian Islands, the couple resides in New York City.

Events before the wedding included an engagement barbecue hosted by the bride’s family in Wilmington, N.C.; an engagement party hosted by the parents of the groom at their home in New York City; a bachelorette evening hosted by friends of the bride on a dinner boat cruise at the New York North River Lobster Co., followed by a country music concert in the city; a Southern-themed bridal lunch the week prior to the wedding hosted by the bride’s Fisher-Price family; and a surprise bachelor weekend in Miami, Fla., hosted by the groom’s best man and groomsmen.

This wedding announcement was published in memory of the late Elga Wells Nichols, grandmother of the bride and former women’s editor of the Goldsboro News-Argus.

Peacock-Dawson

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Mrs. Dawson

Robin Lear Peacock and Michael Harvey Dawson exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 11, 2014, at 5 o’clock p.m. at the bride’s home, with the Rev. Michael Hamm officiating.

The bride is the daughter of John Merritt Lear Peacock of Goldsboro and the late Donna Van Benthuysen Peacock of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of the late Robert Howell Peacock III of Atlantic Beach, the late Robin Lear Peacock of Goldsboro and the late Richard and Helen Van Benthuysen of Goldsboro.

She graduated from Southern Wayne High School in 2002, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, Va., in 2010 with a master’s in physician assistant studies. She is employed as a physician assistant at Goldsboro Orthopedics.

The groom is the son of Shelton Hardy Dawson and the late Minnie Price Dawson of Goldsboro. He is the grandson of the late Joseph and Beatrice Dawson of Goldsboro and the late Edgar and Florence Price of Goldsboro.

He graduated from Eastern Wayne High School in 1994 and Mount Olive College in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. He is employed as a task force officer with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office .

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

She wore an ivory lace gown with English net. It featured a V-shaped neckline with cap sleeves and a crest train. Lace covered the open back with buttons.

The fingertip-length veil was sheer ivory accented with lace trim.

Elizabeth Parker Harris of Raleigh was matron of honor.

Haley VanLauren Peacock of Raleigh was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Grace Mathis Heffner of Southern Pines, Jamie Pike Kelly of Raleigh, and Ashley Keesee Warren of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Shelton Hardy Dawson of Goldsboro was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Michael Hamilton Wiggins of Goldsboro, Jerry Sutton Jackson Jr. of Goldsboro and Michael Hamilton Wiggins II of Goldsboro.

Deacon Gloria Price was Scripture reader.

Mary Ann Parker of Goldsboro directed the wedding. Caraleigh Mewborn and Kari Jackson of Goldsboro, nieces of the groom, distributed programs.

Paige Barwick of Mount Olive and Nowell Strings of Wilson, N.C., were musicians.

A reception was held at the bride’s home following the ceremony.

After a wedding trip to Seaside, Fla., the couple reside in Dudley, N.C.

A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s family at Lane Tree Golf Club.

Events held before the wedding included engagement parties held at Jack’s Waterfront Bar in Morehead City and Crystal Coast Country Club in Pine Knoll Shores, hosted by family and friends; a bridal shower hosted by co-workers of the bride; a monogram shower hosted by friends; and a bridal luncheon hosted by the bride’s family.

Phillips-Mooring

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Mrs. Phillips

Donna Renee Mooring of Fremont and Joshua Glenn Phillips exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 4, 2014, at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church.

The bride is the daughter of Brent and Jerri Mooring, of Fremont and the granddaughter of Rachael Mooring and the late Joseph Ray Mooring Sr., of Fremont and Gerald and Lucy Underhill, of Goldsboro.

The bride and groom are both graduates of C.B. Aycock.

She graduated from the University of Mount Olive in 2012, with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in counselor education at East Carolina University.

The groom is the son of Glenn Phillips Jr. and Allyson Phillips of Goldsboro; the grandson of Glenn Phillips Sr. and the late Gladys Phillips of Goldsboro and the late Carroll Wilson of Morrisville and Laura Mathews of Southern Pines.

He graduated from the University of Mount Olive in 2010, with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and leisure studies.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents.

The bride wore a white, allure lace ballgown with strapless sweetheart neckline and Swarovski crystal detail at the natural waistline, with a embroidered one-tiered veil.

Lyndsay Cayton and Heather Percise served as matrons of honor, and Nichole Falcone was maid of honor.

Robert Phillips served as best man.

Groomsmen were Stephen Mooring, Sasha Kovacevic, Dustin Sasser and Brian Percise, and the groomsmen also served as ushers along with Robert Phillips.

Bryleigh and Brookly Sauls were flower girls. Presiding at the register was Alyssa Cooke.

Jacob Sauls distributed programs.

There were several bridal showers given by family and friends.

Jones-Lancaster

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Ingrid Joy Lancaster of Holly Springs and the Honorable Arnold Ogden Jones II of Pikeville exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 25, 2014, at 4 p.m. at Fairmont United Methodist Church in Raleigh, with the Rev. George Futrelle officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Brenda Keen Lancaster and the late James Wayne Lancaster of Goldsboro.

The bride graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with honors earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in both philosophy and communications. She is employed as regional sales director for the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada at ADLINK Technology Inc.

The groom is the son of Lillie Sasser Jones and the late Honorable Arnold Ogden Jones of Goldsboro.

The groom graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earning a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and from the Wake Forest University School of Law earning a Juris Doctorate. He is the senior resident superior court judge for Wayne County, N.C.

The bride was escorted and given in marriage by her son, Christian Thomas Maciulis.

She wore a Jim Hjelm Ivory lace-over-champagne charmeuse modified A-line bridal gown with a high illusion neckline accented with a feather detail, open back and a sweep train, and she carried a bouquet of red garden roses and red calla lilies.

Emily Ricks Lancaster, sister- in-law of the bride, served as matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Caroline Nicole Jones, daughter of the groom, and Grace Marie Poole, friend of the couple.

Kevin Clark Jones, brother of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Christian Thomas Maciulis, son of the bride, and James Warren Lancaster, brother of the bride.

Ushers were Randall Quentin King and Daniel Lloyd Rollins, friends of the couple.

Emma Holding Lancaster, niece of the bride, was flower girl, and James Walker Lancaster, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer.

Presiding at the register was Michelle Brown Darden. Samone Hinson Lancaster distributed programs. Katrina Gurley-Chase was an honorary bridesmaid.

A program of wedding music was provided by Jessica Borgnis, pianist; Dayle Welch, organist; and the Fairmont United Methodist Church Choir directed by Eric Grush.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s mother hosted a reception at City Club Raleigh. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Collini of Pinehurst, Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Hulse and the Honorable and Mrs. Timothy Finan of Goldsboro greeted guests.

After the wedding ceremony, the couple enjoyed a trip to Washington, D.C.

A rehearsal dinner was held Oct. 24, 2014, at Second Empire Restaurant in Raleigh, N.C.

A cocktail party at Goldsboro Country Club was hosted by several members of the Wayne County Bar Association, as well as district court judges residing in Wayne County, family and friends, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014.

Vinson-Phillips

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Lauren Ashley Vinson and Zachary Davis Phillips of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 20, 2014, at 5 p.m. at Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield in Dudley, N.C., with Dr Glenn F. Phillips Jr., uncle of the groom, officiating.

The bride is the daughter of James and Lillian Vinson of Pikeville and the granddaughter of Annie Laura Casey of Goldsboro, the late Tony Vinson of LaGrange and Mr. and Mrs. William Woolard of Goldsboro.

The bride graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School in 2011. She plans to attend Austin Peay University in Tennessee.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry C. Phillips of Goldsboro, N.C., and the grandson of Glenn F. Phillips of Goldsboro, the late Gladys M. Phillips of Goldsboro and J.C. Davis and Ruby Davis of Goldsboro.

The groom graduated from Eastern Wayne High School in 2012. He is now serving in United States Army.

The bride was escorted by James E. Vinson, father, and given in marriage by her parents.

The bride wore an ivory tulle mermaid gown with a strapless sweetheart neckline. It was accented with a crystal embellishment at the waist.

She wore a headband of rhinestones and crystals.

The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of midnight miniature callas, orange gerbera daisies, fern fronds, blue delphinium and baby’s breath. It was accented with curly willow, and wrapped with burlap and lace.

Rae Ann Edmundson of Goldsboro, N.C., cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Haley Taylor of Pikeville, N.C., Kelly Mercer of Pikeville, N.C., Shelly Carr of Pikeville, N.C., Harlie Howard of Goldsboro, N.C., and and Tressa Jeffries of Fremont, N.C., friends of the bride

Jerry C. Phillips, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Rob Phillips of Goldsboro, N.C., cousin of the groom; Josh Phillips of Goldsboro, N.C., cousin of the groom; Billy Leggett of Goldsboro, N.C., friend of the groom; Ryan Mitchell of Goldsboro, N.C., friend of the groom; and Will Vinson of Wilmington, N.C., brother of the bride.

Logan Leamy, cousin of the bride, was ringbearer. He carried the rings on the bride’s father’s childhood Bible.

Dana Vinson, cousin of the bride, and Kay Ballance, friend of the family, directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Reagan Hinton, cousin of the groom. Trey Hinton, cousin of the groom, distributed programs.

Johnny Carr , friend of the bride’s family, provided the brides chosen music at the wedding and reception.

A reception was held after the wedding in a beautifully decorated rustic barn located at Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield in Dudley, N.C.

The couple resides in Fort Campbell, Oak Grove, Ky.

A rehearsal dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Phillips, groom’s parents, at the club house at Sleepy Creek in Dudley, N.C.

Events held before the wedding included a bachlorette weekend and lingerie shower in Atlantic Beach hosted by Parker Edmundson, aunt of the bride, and Rae Ann Edmundson, maid of honor and cousin of bride; a shower hosted by the Opportunities Sunday school class at First Baptist Church in Goldsboro, N.C.; a bridal shower hosted by Annie Laura Casey, grandmother of the bride, and Parker Edmundson, aunt of the bride, at Lane Tree Golf Club; and a bridal luncheon hosted by the aunts of the groom at The Horse Barn in Goldsboro, N.C.


Sassser-Leclercq

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Mrs. Sassser-Leclercq

Amber Renee Sasser and Christopher Joseph Leclercq exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Aug. 9, 2014, at 5 p.m. at Nahunta Friends Meeting, with Eric Woods officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Nathan Edward "Eddie" Sasser and the late Janet Holmes Sasser of Pikeville and the granddaughter of Jean Sasser Edgerton and the late Rudolph Sasser of Pikeville and the late Milford Olen and Ruth Shivar Holmes of Seven Springs.

The bride is a 2005 honor graduate from Charles B. Aycock High School and a 2012 honor graduate from Wayne Community College with a degree in human services technology/substance abuse.

She is employed as a certified substance abuse counselor in Goldsboro.

The groom is the son of Eric and Guadalupe Leclercq of Norwalk, Calif., and the grandson of Collen Ann Jergenson of Carson, Calif., the late Henry Leclercq of Decatur, Ill., and the late Joe and Frances Flores of San Antonio, Texas.

The groom is a 2000 graduate from John Glenn High School.

The groom is currently serves a technical sergeant in the United States Air Force.

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

The bride wore a white strapless taffeta mermaid gown featuring beaded appliques, a corset back and a chapel train.

The fingertip-length veil was sheer white with a beaded trim.

Jennifer Wickes of Pikeville, served as matron of honor, while Lauren Taylor of Myrtle Beach, S.C., was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Haley Taylor of Wilmington, Brooke Radford of Pikeville, Ashley Sutton of Faison and Jami Bradley of Greenville.

Roger Hoffstetter of La Mirada, Calif., served as best man.

Groomsmen were Jason Sasser of Pikeville, Bruce Wickes of Pikeville, Phil Taylor of Pikeville and Will Caughron of Goldsboro.

Hunter Sasser and Tanner Branch were ringbearers.

Robyne Herring directed the wedding. Presiding at the register and distributing programs was Karla Thompson.

A program of wedding music was provided by Allen Sasser and pianist Jeff Cook.

A reception was held at Lane Tree Country Club following the ceremony.

After a wedding trip to Sandals Resort at Emerald Bay in the Bahamas, the couple resides in Pikeville.

A rehearsal dinner was held at Nahunta Friends Meeting hosted by family.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party barbecue held at Little River Volunteer Fire Department hosted by family and friends; a bachelorette weekend in Myrtle Beach, S.C., hosted by Lauren and Haley Taylor; a lingerie shower hosted by Jennifer Wickes; a bridal shower hosted by family and friends; and a tool party hosted by family.

Neale-Baldwin

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Mrs. Baldwin

Jennifer Leigh Neale and William Whitfield Baldwin II of Astoria, N.Y., exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 18, 2014, at 5 o’clock in the evening at Highlands Country Club in Garrison, N.Y., with Andrew Byrne, friend of the couple, officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Lyn Carol Sweeney of La Jolla, Calif., and Mr. And Mrs. William Paul Neale of Cherry Hill, N.J., and the granddaughter of Mrs. Marian Catherine Neale, the late Mr. William Henry Neale and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin William Nutter.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre arts from Boston University School for the Arts, and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Barton Whitfield Baldwin of Mount Olive and the grandson of Dr. And Mrs. Robert Hilliard Shackelford of Mount Olive and the late Mr. and Mrs. Asbury Quillian Baldwin Sr. of Madison, Ga.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in musical theatre from Florida State University.

The bride and groom are both actors in New York City, and proud members of Actors Equity Association.

The bride was escorted by her father.

She wore a Monique Lhuillier strapless silk charmeuse gown with lace overlay and a cathedral-length veil accented with crystals.

Annalyse McCoy and Ryan Dunn provided special music for the ceremony.

A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Highlands Country Club.

After a wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple resides in Astoria.

Falcone-Phillips

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Nicole Elizabeth Falcone and Robert Wilson Phillips exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 15, 2014, at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Glenn Phillips officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Mary Falcone of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Joseph and Madeline Falcone and the late William and Evelyn Murphy.

The bride is a graduate of Pitt Community College, and attends the University of North Carolina. She is employed as a respiratory therapist at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

The groom is the son of Glenn and Allyson Phillips of Goldsboro and the grandson of Glenn Phillips and the late Gladys Phillips of Goldsboro, the late Carroll Wilson and Laura Mathews.

The groom graduated from East Carolina University. He is employed as director of basketball operations at ScoutsFocus in Greenville, N.C.

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

Taylor and Erin Falcone, sisters of the bride, served as the maids of honor in the wedding.

Renee Phillips served as a bridesmaid.

Joshua Phillips, brother of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Taylor Mills, Bryant Hill, Cody Kirkham, Connor Narron and Sasha Kovacevic.

A reception was held at Walnut Creek Country Club hosted by the bride’s parents.

After a wedding trip to the Dominican Republic, the couple will reside in Goldsboro, N.C.

The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parent at Walnut Creek Country Club.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party and bridal showers; a kitchen shower; and and a send-off party for out-of-town family and friends.

Logan-Ford

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Tasha Logan of Rocky Mount and Calvin Ford of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Dec. 20, 2014, at 3 p.m. at the Preston Woodall House, with pastor Ken Jefferson Jr. officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Vera B. Logan and the late James E. Logan of Goldsboro

The groom is the son of Daisy P. Ford and the late Wallace N. Ford Sr. of Goldsboro

The bride was escorted by her father’s nephew, Mr. Leonard Ellis, and given in marriage by Mr. Ellis and her mother, Mrs. Vera B. Logan.

She wore a lace trumpet gown with a sweetheart neckline, beaded lace appliqués and shirred-tulle bodice with a chapel train.

Her headpiece was a two-tier white standard tulle veil with a continuous pearl edge along the bottom.

The bride carried a silk bouquet of white hydrangeas, spray roses, freesia and lily of valley adorned with broaches. In honor of her father, the bride wore earrings given to her mother, Vera, by James Logan on their wedding day, and her parents’ wedding bands were part of the ring ceremony.

Tonisa Lifsey, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, while Bridesmaids were Nichole Sutton, Tanishua Bynum, Nedra Edwards Hines and LaKeisha McCormick.

Twin brother of the groom, Alvin Ford, served as best man. Groomsmen were Devon Ford, Wallace Ford Jr., Michael Ford and Ricardos Ford. Ushers were Miquel J. Lifsey, Keyon Gaines and Matthew Sutton.

Mr. Joel Hurley directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Mrs. Muriel Ellis. Additional support for the ceremony and reception was provided by Tyrisha Williams, Keonda Burden, Brenda Brewington and Barbara Smith. Stephanie Ross, Julie Metz and Sherry Archibald decorated for the reception held at the same location following the ceremony.

A program of wedding music was provided by Mrs. Estine Wilson, pianist, Ms. Erica Walker and the bride as vocalists and additional music provided by Scott Ely.

A rehearsal dinner was held Dec. 19, 2014, at the Preston Woodall House, as well as a Sunday brunch Dec. 21, 2014, at the same location.

Friends of the bride hosted a weekend celebration in Myrtle Beach, S.C., prior to the wedding and a bridal shower was hosted by the bride’s co-workers in Rocky Mount Dec. 16.

After a wedding trip to Montego Bay, Jamica, the couple will reside in Rocky Mount, N.C.

Eloshway-Rhodes

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Katlyn Kornegay Eloshway and David Brad Rhodes of Mount Olive exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Dec. 27, 2014, at 5 p.m. at Goldsboro FIrst Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Paul Rose officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Gregory and Claire Kornegay Eloshway of Faison and the granddaughter of the late Eugene George of Goldsboro, Minnie Bogue Eloshway of Goldsboro and Dollie Swinson Kornegay and the late Morris Clayton Kornegay of Faison.

She received a bachelor’s degree in public health from East Carolina University. She currently attends Methodist University for a Masters in Physician Assistant degree.

The groom is the son of Brian Thomas Rhodes of Mount Olive and Greta Lewis Rhodes of Mount Olive and the grandson of the late Dallas Mangum and Jean Thomas Rhodes of Beulaville and David Wayne Lewis and Judy Holland Lewis of White Lake.

He received a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from East Carolina University. He currently is employed as a health and physical education teacher and coach in the Duplin County School System.

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

She wore a dress was designed by the Pronovias fashion group based out of Barcelona, Spain.

She chose a petit pois and tulle gipure wedding dress with swarovski crystal and gemstone embroidery.

The gown had a sweetheart neckline with a bateau neck camisole.

It was also designed with a sheer back adorned with guipure appliques. Her dress featured a mermaid skirt with appliques and a scalloped hem.

A cathedral-length veil was worn that complimented the dress perfectly finished with matching scalloped trim.

Mrs. Lyndsey Eloshway Lee, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, while bridesmaids were Mrs. Krystal Kornegay Rose, Mrs. Courtneay Kornegay Overbee, cousins of the bride, and Miss Kelly Rose Beasley and Miss Brittany Leigh Carr, friends of the bride.

Mr. Brian Thomas Rhodes, father of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Mr. Dallas Blake Rhodes, brother of the groom, and Mr. Adrian Doug Lloyd, Mr. Justin Durward Johnson and Mr. Craig Justin Lee, friends of the groom.

Miss Emma Claire Lee was flower girl.

Master Collin James Lee was ringbearer.

Mrs. Cindy Ezzell Bell and Mrs. Melba Ezzell Harrell directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kornegay. Miss Catherine Deibert distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Mr. Jayson Keeton, pianist; Mr. Michael T. Mozingo, vocalist; and Miss Tricia Tanner, harpist.

A reception hosted by the bride’s parents was held at Walnut Creek County Club, with entertainment by the Jupiter Jones band.

After a wedding trip to Asheville, N.C., the couple resides in Warsaw, N.C.

A rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s parents was held at Walnut Creek County Club.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party hosted by the bride’s parents at Rose Hill Winery; a shower hosted by the bride’s church, Bear Marsh Baptist in Mount Olive; a shower hosted by the groom’s church, Faison Presbyterian in Faison; a monogram shower hosted by Miss Kelly Beasley; a bachelorette weekend hosted by Mrs. Lyndsey Lee and Mrs. Courtneay Overbee; a honeymoon dinner held in Mount Olive given by the groom’s parents; a bachelor’s event was hosted by the groom’s father; and a bridal luncheon held at The Country Squire in Warsaw given by the bride’s great-aunts.

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