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Amanda Nicole Benton and Kevin David William Martin exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. at Hood Swamp Friends Church, with John M. Burchfield, uncle of the bride, officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Dale and Tracey Benton of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of Annelle Sanders of Wilmington, the late Charlie Benton of Wilmington, Frances Best Smith of Asheville and Jarvis B. Howell of Goldsboro.

She is a graduate of Wayne Country Day School and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees in education. She was previously employed as a fourth and fifth grade teacher at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry in Wilmington, and is currently employed by Benton Truck Brokers Inc. in Goldsboro.

The groom is the son of David Martin and Margaret Martin both of Edinburgh, Scotland, and the grandson of Maisie Martin also of Edinburgh.

He is a graduate of Boroughmuir High School, and studied at Napier University both in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is a professional soccer coach, and holds UEFA class A licensure. He has served as a team manager at the University of Edinburgh, and has coached several soccer clubs in Scotland.

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

She wore a soft while all-over lace detailed gown with three-quarter-length sleeves and a V-neckline.

The trumpet-style skirt fell into a chapel-length train.

She wore baby’s breath in her hair, and carried a bouquet of gerbera daisies and baby’s breath.

Viviana Hernandez of Goldsboro was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kodee Cloninger of Bozeman, Mont.; Claire Gillespie of Edinburgh, sister of the groom; Kristin Nomides of Wilmington; and Whitney Nagel Pasquini of Charleston, S.C.

Sophie Gillespie, niece of the groom, was the miniature bride.

Richard Cook of Edinburgh, cousin of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Bruce Callan of Edinburgh and Johnathon Benton of Goldsboro, brother of the bride. Junior groomsman was Amanda’s nephew, Josiah Gonzales. The groom and his groomsmen wore traditional Scottish kilts.

A program of music was presented by guitarist, Mike Blair, and bagpiper Christopher Lewis.

The wedding was directed by Karolee Jones Myers.

Following the ceremony, a buffet dinner and dance reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents.

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

A bridal shower held Aug. 9 was co-hosted by Greta Davenport and Cheryl Warren at the home of Mrs. Davenport.

A rehearsal dinner for the bridal party, families and close friends was held Oct. 10 at Logan’s Steakhouse and was hosted by David Martin, the groom’s father.

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Brooke Leigh Gray and John Marvin Wooten exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Jan. 17, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at The First Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. John Howard officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Douglas Kim and Rhonda Kearney Gray of LaGrange and the granddaughter of the late Roland and Annie Long Gray of LaGrange and Ronald Lee and Joan Hicks Kearney of Goldsboro.

She is a 2009 graduate of Eastern Wayne High School and a 2014 magna cum laude graduate of East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising and a minor in business administration. She is employed at Strickland Insurance Brokers in Goldsboro.

The groom is the son of Marvin Graham and Joyce Johnson Wooten of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Elton Graham and Lillie Langley Wooten of Rocky Mount and the late John Herman and Marjorie Todd Johnson of Goldsboro.

He is a 2009 graduate of Eastern Wayne High School, and was selected in the 2009 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. He attended East Carolina University. After completing his junior year, he was drafted in the 2012 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Oakland Athletics. In 2013, he was traded to the Washington Nationals, and is currently playing within the organization.

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

She wore an ivory Lazaro antique silk-faced satin trumpet bridal gown with an alencon lace bodice and scalloped V neckline. The trumpet skirt had a floral lace hem border and a chapel train. She wore a cathedral-length pencil edge veil, and carried a cluster styled bouquet consisting of white Duchess peonies, stephanotis and variegated lily grass. The stems of this elegant bouquet were wrapped in lace from her mother’s wedding gown.

Melissa Eason and Casey Vinson served as matrons of honor, while bridesmaids were Michelle Gay, Erin Gray, Jessica Gurley, Caroline Lewis and Lindsey Wooten.

Marvin Wooten served as best man.

Groomsmen were Ryan Eason, Chris Gosik, Walker Gourley, Blake Gray, Nolan Lancaster and Graham Wooten.

Junior groomsmen were Carter Kearney and Drew Kearney.

Ushers were Jake Bizzell, Josh Bizzell, Jacob Gray, Jason Gray, Jonathon Gray and Ethan Kearney.

Katharine Eason and Lilly Eason were flower girls.

Beckett Gray served as ringbearer.

Brian Taylor directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Chelsie Spurgeon. Jessica Heath distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by The Fowler String Duo. Vocalists were Jill Howell and Jay Kornegay Jr.

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

A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents at Walnut Creek Country Club Jan. 16, 2015.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party at Maxwell Family Farm given by family and friends of the groom; a monogram shower hosted by Michelle Gay, friend of the bride, at her home; a bridal shower hosted by family of the bride at The First Pentecostal Holiness Church; a lingerie shower hosted by Casey Vinson, Erin Gray and Lindsey Wooten at the home of Casey Vinson; a bridal shower at Strickland Insurance Brokers hosted by the bride’s co-workers; and a bridesmaids’ luncheon hosted by Joyce Wooten, mother of the groom, at her home.

After a wedding trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, the couple resides in Goldsboro.

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Jacquelyn Warner of Goldsboro, N.C., and Brett Smith of Rockledge, Fla., exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 25, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. at The Christ Church, with the Rev H. Miller Hunter officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Wells and Linda Warner of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late William W. Warner, Helen Warner, Margaret Edelbrock and the late Karl Edlebrock of Findlay, Ohio.

She holds an undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and an MBA from Meredith College.

The groom is the son of Jerry and Patricia Smith of Rockledge, Fla., and the grandson of Warren and Nell Smith of Linden, Tenn., and the late Myles and Dorothy Baldwin of Nashville, Tenn.

He holds an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of South Florida, a law degree from the University of Tennessee and a Masters of Sports Administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The bride was escorted by Wells Warner and given in marriage by Wells and Linda Warner.

The bride wore a Queen Anne lace mermaid Justin Alexander gown with chapel length, and wore a cathedral-length veil.

Lindsey Hardy was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Lane Whately, Stephany Martin, Brenna Pleasants and Rachel Meyer.

Jeremy Smith, the groom’s brother, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Patrick Marsh, Rob Hayden and Trey Tally.

Ellie Smith, the groom’s niece, was flower girl.

Ethan Warner, the bride’s nephew, was ringbearer.

Karen Gephart, the bride’s godmother, was the vocalist.

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Amy Hsiao-Hung Chan and Brandon Ferrell Hardison exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 20, 2014, at 4 p.m. at Broad Street Christian Church in Martinsville, Va., with the Rev. Ferrell Hardison and the Rev. Willard Hardison officiating.

The bride is the daughter of San Lung and Catherine Li Chan of Eden, and the granddaughter to the late Gen.l and Mrs. Ru Ho Li.

She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from UIC-Chicago.

She is employed as vice president of business development at London Fall Protection.

The groom is the son of Ferrell Edwards and Millie Daw Hardison of Goldsboro and the grandson of Willard and Shirley Hardison of Goldsboro and the late N.J. and Viola Hare Daw of Goldsboro.

He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Appalachian State University, a Fine Art degree from Johnston Community College and the University of North Carolina at at Asheville.

He is employed as an artist.

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

Bridesmaids were Lauran McClure, Hagan Pace, Christina St. Denis, Kristen Schonder and April Carter. Groomsmen were Justin Gartman, Jason Creech, Derek DeCarlo, Stephen Helms and Carter Combs.

Ivy and Kinley Pace were junior bridesmaids.

Stella McClure, Mikaela St. Denis and Cora and Caroline Carter were flower girls.

Beckett St. Denis was ringbearer.

Jaylyn Bergner directed the wedding.

Presiding at the register was Caroline Hardison.

Scott DeCarlo and Stephen Helms provided music.

During the reception at the Dutch Inn, the couple held a traditional Chinese tea ceremony honoring parents and elder relatives.

After a wedding trip to Iceland and Paris, the couple resides in Stoneville.

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Kerry Helen Garner of Greenville and Scott William Smith of Greenville exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 14, 2014, at 3 p.m. at The Wild Horse Estate in Corolla, N.C., with Peg Witt officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Wesley Arliss Garner Jr. and Adrienne Weiser Garner of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Wesley Arliss Garner Sr. and Dorothy Forbes Garner of Clayton and Helen Musmeci Weiser and the late William Alfred Weiser of Hull, Mass.

She is a graduate of Rosewood High School and East Carolina University.

The groom is the son of William Charles Smith of Chantilly, Va., and Carol Irish Smith of Beaufort and the grandson of the late William M. and Florence Ziesche Smith of Pittsburgh, Pa., and the late William H Irish Jr. and Margaret Richardson Irish of Pittsburgh, Pa.

He is a graduate of Tabb High School in Yorktown, Va.

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

She wore an ivory strapless satin trumpet gown with lace applique detailing by Oleg Cassini.

Laura Weiser Rowitsch served as matron of honor, while Maria Pepper was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Heather Ray, Sarah Forbes and Kristen Garner.

Geno Searfoss served as best man. Groomsmen were Todd Smith, Danny Schlosser, Anthony Garner, Kurt Garner and Alexander Garner.

Kayleigh Smith was flower girl.

Liam Garner was ringbearer.

The rehearsal dinner was hosted at the Wild Horse Estate by the groom’s parents.

The food was prepared by the bride’s aunt, Peggy Weiser.

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Whitney Hunter Parker of Wilmington and Benjamin Gilbert Maher of Wilmington exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Jan. 2, 2015, at 3:30 at Lollipop Bay in Wrightsville Beach, N.C., with the Rev. Marc Werner officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Ricky Brian and Mary Temple Wilson Parker of Fairmont and the granddaughter of Trenton and Lucy Ivey Parker of Fairmont, the late Jack Thomas Wilson of Salisbury and Elizabeth Coursey Wilson of Salisbury.

She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in language and literacy. She is employed as a second grade teacher at Cape Fear Elementary School in Rocky Point.

The groom is the son of Brian Paul and Jessye Hollowell Maher of Goldsboro, the grandson of the late Fred Jesse and Margaret Walker Maher of Dennis, Mass., and the late Adron Gilbert Hollowell and Louise Hollowell Butler of Goldsboro and stepgrandson of the late Earl Tyson Butler of Goldsboro.

He is a graduate of Cape Fear Community College with a degree in marine technology. He is employed as assistant engineer working on a research vessel in Chauvin, La.

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

She wore an empire gown of white charmeuse featuring a hand embroidered lace shrug, and was complemented by a fingertip veil. The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of lilies, roses and hydrangeas. Pinned to her gown was an antique turquoise pendent that belonged to the groom’s maternal grandmother.

Kathyrn Elizabeth Musselwhite of Wrightsville Beach was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mallory Caroline Cunningham of Raleigh; Kelly Elizabeth Floyd of Lumberton; Caitlin Wilson Hebble of Naples, Fla., cousin of the bride; Sara Hunter Hebble of Charleston, S.C., cousin of the bride; Jamie Melissa Simmons of Bel Air, Md.; and Katherine Elizabeth Waring of Florence, S.C. Halli, the bride’s pet canine, was flower bearer.

William Brian Maher of Goldsboro, brother of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Kyle David Bucher of Raleigh; Andrew Justin Eberst of Raleigh; Adron Gilbert Hollowell II of Boone, cousin of the groom; William Jordan Hughes of Portland, Ore.; Jared Walters Stone of Suffolk, Va.; and Daniel Oscar Suncin of Raleigh. Honorary groomsmen were Charles Joseph Heffron IV of Spartanburg, S.C., cousin of the bride, and John Tucker Heffron of Charleston, S.C., cousin of the bride.

Jan Tedder-Rogers of Fairmont decorated and directed the bay wedding.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Lollipop Bay in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Music was provided by Ethan Andrew Hanson.

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

Events included an engagement party at the home of Alan and Cathy Hollowell hosted by family and friends; a bachelorette weekend held in Wrightsville Beach hosted by Kathyrn Musselwhite and the bridesmaids; a winter bridal shower at the home of Jan Tedder-Rogers hosted by Jan and Resa Pittman in Fairmont; a bridal shower hosted by the bride’s co-workers held at Cape Fear Elementary School in Rocky Point; and a bachelor weekend held in Myrtle Beach, S.C., hosted by Will Hughes and the groomsmen.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner Jan. 1 at the River Room in Wilmington, N.C.

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Stacie Raye Elizabeth Irby and Eric Glenn Sauls, both of Raleigh, exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. at Raleigh Country Club, with the Rev. Dr. David Brown officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Walter Scott Irby III and Cecilia Roberson Irby of Wilson. She is the granddaughter of Thelma Gurganus Roberson and the late Cecil Ray Roberson, both of Robersonville and the late Walter Scott Irby Jr. and the late Elizabeth Phelps Irby, both of Washington.

She graduated from Fike High School in 2004 and East Carolina University in 2010 with a bachelor of science degree in health services management.

She is a risk operations business analyst at BB&T in Raleigh.

The groom is the son of Marvin Glenn and Lynn Hinson Sauls of Goldsboro. He is the grandson of Gordon Henry and Barbara Jean Farrell of Goldsboro and the late Edward Ray Hinson Sr., the late Jean Taylor Hinson and the late Marvin Sauls, all of Goldsboro.

He graduated from Eastern Wayne High School in 2000, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2004 with a bachelor of science degree in business administration and Campbell University School of Law in 2008 with a Juris Doctor degree.

He is an attorney with Patterson Dilthey LLP in Raleigh.

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

The bride wore a formal gown of handcrafted lace fashioned with a scoop neckline and off-the-shoulder cap sleeves that connected in back to create a deep V neckline.

The fitted bodice created a trumpet silhouette that gently flared at the bottom to a chapel-length train.

The bride accentuated the gown with a hand-embroidered Swarovski crystal detailed sash that tied at the back.

Her headpiece was a cathedral-length lace-edged veil.

Robin Irby of Wilson, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Lindsey Haydt of Raleigh, sister of the groom, was matron of honor.

Junior bridesmaid was Hannah Miller, and Hadley Bishop was the flower girl. Both are cousins of the groom.

Marvin Glenn Sauls, father of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Matt Bishop of Raleigh, cousin of the groom, and Leo Haydt of Raleigh, brother-in-law of the groom.

Ushers were Adam Hinson of Charlotte, Noah Hinson of Goldsboro and Jeffrey Hill of Raleigh, cousins of the groom.

Presiding at the register was Alexandra Roberson, and Brooke Hawkins was program attendant. Both are cousins of the bride.

Wedding music was presented by Marta Partridge, violinist.

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wayne Williams of Goldsboro directed the wedding.

Following the ceremony, a cocktail hour and reception was held at the Raleigh Country Club. Hosts were the bride’s parents.

After a wedding trip to Nassau, Bahamas, the couple resides in Raleigh.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party in Raleigh hosted by Lindsey Haydt, Holly Bishop and Amy Miller; a bridal shower in Goldsboro hosted by Phyllis Hill and Caroline Hinson; and a bridesmaids’ luncheon at Brio Tuscan Grille in Raleigh hosted by Thelma Roberson.

The groom’s parents held a rehearsal dinner at 18 Seaboard in Raleigh.

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Staris O'Nita Best of Butner and Clifton Leon Powell of Durham exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony March 28, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Christian Faith Center with pastor Brenda Timberlake officiating.

The bride is the daughter of David Arthur Best Sr. and Priscilla Robinson Best, of Goldsboro, and the granddaughter of the late Joseph Baldwin and Hattie Best Thompson and the late Rosell McKinley Robinson, Sr. and Luevonia Broadhurst Robinson.

She graduated from North Carolina Central University with a bachelor's of arts in education and is employed as the Director of Law School Relations at NCCU School of Law.

The groom is the son of the late James Eddie Holloway Jr. and Mary Powell Holloway Lipscomb and the grandson of the late James Eddie Holloway Sr. and Izolia Blake Holloway and the late Henry Lewis Powell and Sarah Powell Grant.

He attended Durham Technical Community College. He is employed as a print technician at Valassis Communications.

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

Groomsmen were Christian Powell and Devin Taylor.

Kayla Taylor and Christina Powell were bridesmaids.

Ushers were David A. Best Jr. and Matthew Chavis.

Cayla Powell, Maya Brown and Kara Vernon were flower girls.

Caiden Powell was the ring bearer and Jamison Best was the announcer.

Christanie Jones directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Linda Spruill. Kinna Clark distributed programs. Bridal attendants were Angela Jimerson and Kia Vernon.

A reception was held at Christian Faith Center after the ceremony.

After the weddin trip, the couple will reside in Butner, N.C.

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Rachael Denise Rogers and Zachary Lee Fuller exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony Oct. 17, 2014, at the Pavilions at the Angus Barn in Raleigh, with Dr. David J. Hailey officiating.

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

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Pavilions.

The bride is the daughter of Timothy and Donna Rogers of Raleigh and granddaughter of Betty Parker and the late Billy R. Parker of Garner and the late Richard and Ann Rogers of Raleigh.

The groom is the son of Robert E. Fuller Jr. of Goldsboro and Betty Johnson and husband, Alan Johnson, of Goldsboro. He is the grandson of the late Johnson and Otha Draughon of Dunn and the late Robert and Ethel Fuller of Goldsboro.

Sister of the bride, Renee Rogers of Raleigh, served as maid of honor.

Bridal attendants included cousins of the bride, Melissa Kragel and Maria Keever of Raleigh, and friends of the bride, Augusta Carroll, Leslie Larson and Jessica Pyjas of Raleigh.

Best man was stepbrother of the groom, Matthew B. Johnson of Greenville, N.C.

Additional groomsmen were cousin of the groom, Cameron Lane of Alexandria, Va., and friends of the groom, Justin Edwards of Greenville, N.C., Matthew Johnson of Franklin, Va., Michael Miller of Bozeman, Mont., and Robert Naylor of Fayetteville, N.C.

The groom’s nephew and niece, Gunnar Johnson and Kenly Johnson, served as ringbearer and flower girl.

Ceremony readers were the groom’s father, Robert E. Fuller Jr., and friend of the bride and groom, Anna Leivers.

Wedding music was provided by Elegant Ensembles.

The bride wore a satin A-line gown with a cummerbund sash with box pleats on the skirt and a semi-cathedral train adorned with satin covered buttons and crystals.

She accessorized her bridal look with a sheer, re-embroidered lace jacket with a high collar and short sleeves adorned with crystal beading and sequins, buttoning in the back. In her hair, she wore a two-tiered fingertip veil trimmed in lightweight organza.

The bridesmaids complemented the bride in A-line strapless sweetheart gowns made of rich royal blue taffeta.

The mothers of the bride and groom also chose rich taffeta gowns in plum and charcoal grey.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party hosted by the bride’s parents at their home; a dinner hosted by the groom’s family and friends at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro; a bridal shower hosted by the Betty Johnson, Jennifer Johnson and Carol Stanley; a tea hosted by the maid of honor and bridesmaids; a dinner hosted by the groom’s father at the Country Squire Restaurant; and a bridal shower hosted by friends of the bride, Mary Keto and Stefanie Peterson.

A bridesmaids’ luncheon was hosted at Relish Café, and the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Casa Carbone the eve of the wedding.

The bride graduated from North Carolina State University and Campbell University School of Law.

The groom graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in civil engineering.

Both the bride and groom are employed in Raleigh, N.C.

After a honeymoon trip to Italy, the couple will reside in Raleigh.

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Rachael Denise Rogers and Zachary Lee Fuller exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony Oct. 17, 2014, at the Pavilions at the Angus Barn in Raleigh, with Dr. David J. Hailey officiating.

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

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Pavilions.

The bride is the daughter of Timothy and Donna Rogers of Raleigh and granddaughter of Betty Parker and the late Billy R. Parker of Garner and the late Richard and Ann Rogers of Raleigh.

The groom is the son of Robert E. Fuller Jr. of Goldsboro and Betty Johnson and husband, Alan Johnson, of Goldsboro. He is the grandson of the late Johnson and Otha Draughon of Dunn and the late Robert and Ethel Fuller of Goldsboro.

Sister of the bride, Renee Rogers of Raleigh, served as maid of honor.

Bridal attendants included cousins of the bride, Melissa Kragel and Maria Keever of Raleigh, and friends of the bride, Augusta Carroll, Leslie Larson and Jessica Pyjas of Raleigh.

Best man was stepbrother of the groom, Matthew B. Johnson of Greenville, N.C.

Additional groomsmen were cousin of the groom, Cameron Lane of Alexandria, Va., and friends of the groom, Justin Edwards of Greenville, N.C., Matthew Johnson of Franklin, Va., Michael Miller of Bozeman, Mont., and Robert Naylor of Fayetteville, N.C.

The groom’s nephew and niece, Gunnar Johnson and Kenly Johnson, served as ringbearer and flower girl.

Ceremony readers were the groom’s father, Robert E. Fuller Jr., and friend of the bride and groom, Anna Leivers.

Wedding music was provided by Elegant Ensembles.

The bride wore a satin A-line gown with a cummerbund sash with box pleats on the skirt and a semi-cathedral train adorned with satin covered buttons and crystals.

She accessorized her bridal look with a sheer, re-embroidered lace jacket with a high collar and short sleeves adorned with crystal beading and sequins, buttoning in the back. In her hair, she wore a two-tiered fingertip veil trimmed in lightweight organza.

The bridesmaids complemented the bride in A-line strapless sweetheart gowns made of rich royal blue taffeta.

The mothers of the bride and groom also chose rich taffeta gowns in plum and charcoal grey.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party hosted by the bride’s parents at their home; a dinner hosted by the groom’s family and friends at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro; a bridal shower hosted by the Betty Johnson, Jennifer Johnson and Carol Stanley; a tea hosted by the maid of honor and bridesmaids; a dinner hosted by the groom’s father at the Country Squire Restaurant; and a bridal shower hosted by friends of the bride, Mary Keto and Stefanie Peterson.

A bridesmaids’ luncheon was hosted at Relish Café, and the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Casa Carbone the eve of the wedding.

The bride graduated from North Carolina State University and Campbell University School of Law.

The groom graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in civil engineering.

Both the bride and groom are employed in Raleigh, N.C.

After a honeymoon trip to Italy, the couple will reside in Raleigh.

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Lindsey Paige Suggs of Goldsboro, and Joshua Aaron Carter of Wilmington, exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 18 at 5:30 p.m. at The Atrium in Wilmington, with the Rev. Richard Glosson officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Billy and Paulette Suggs of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Larry and Frances Price of Wilson, Daisy Best and the late Paul C. Best of Goldsboro and the late Billy S. Suggs Sr. of Goldsboro.

The groom is the son of Jeff and Tina Carter of Wilmington and the grandson of Betty Block of Wilmington.

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

She wore a Casablanca strapless soft beaded lace gown that had a deep sweetheart neckline and an organza and lace ruffle skirt.

Her headpiece was a fingertip one-tiered veil with a pearl and rhinestone edge.

The bride carried a bouquet of Gerber daisies, white miniature callas and hot pink spray roses provided by Cheryl’s Floral Designs of Goldsboro.

Kylie Sledge, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Jessica Davis, Stephanie Carter, Sarah Cropper and Brittany McNeil, friends of the couple.

Jason Carter, brother of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Jeff Randol, Travis Vithalani, Alex Gretsinger and Shane French, friends of the couple.

Ushers were Stephan Sledge, brother-in-law of the bride, and Matthew Baker, friend of the groom.

Leah Carter, niece of the groom, was flower girl.

Noah Carter, nephew of the groom, was the ringbearer.

Jill White directed the wedding.

Presiding at the register was Elisabeth Lewis, friend of the bride.

Julie Schooley, friend of the bride, distributed programs.

Donna Best, aunt of the bride, and Beth Carr, friend of the bride, were special helpers.

A program of wedding music was provided by Jill Suggs Howell, vocalist, cousin of the bride.

Following the ceremony, the reception, directed by Katherine Thigpen, was held at 128 South.

After a wedding trip to Antigua, the couple will reside in Wilmington.

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Lindsey Elizabeth Doty of Charlotte and Joseph Donald Bero of Charlotte exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 16, 2015, at 5:30 in the evening at Walnut Creek Country Club, with Timothy Howell officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Athena Katsis Doty and David Scott Boyette of Goldsboro and Robert and Lauri Doty of Saginaw, Mich., and and the granddaughter of Elizabeth Doty of Rome, N.Y. , Nick Katsis of Goldsboro, Beverly Godwin of Goldsboro, the late Willard Doty and the late Hayward Godwin.

The groom is the son of Robert Michael and Diane Carnovale Bero of Goldsboro and the grandson of Dorothy Bero of Cape Coral, Fla., Joseph of and Mary Carnovale of Geneva, N.Y., and the late Donald Bero.

She wore a satin slim gown with horizontal lace detail and a mantilla lace veil with a bouquet of white hydrangeas and peach David Austin roses.

Amanda Smith was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Katherine Doty, Amie Bero and Mary Catherine Bero.

Robert Bero II and Michael Bero served as best men.

Groomsmen were Daniel Epperson and Jeffrey Barno.

The couple resides in Charlotte, N.C.

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Mount Olive Presbyterian Church was the setting Dec. 28, 2014, for the ceremony uniting Julie Anne Cavenaugh and Joshua Holmes Smith in marriage.

The bride is the daughter of Andy and Ava Ayers Cavenaugh of Wallace and the granddaughter of the late Curtis Proper and Mary Murphy Ayers of Rose Hill and the late R.C. and Frankie Hanchey Cavenaugh of Wallace.

The bridegroom is the son of Jeffrey and Sherry Barwick Smith of Dudley and the grandson of Peggy Outlaw Barwick and the late Morris Elwood Barwick of Mount Olive and Gene Holmes Smith and the late William Nelson Smith of Goldsboro.

The double-ring ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Jonathan L. Best.

A program of prenuptial music was provided by harpist Elspeth Berry of Williamsburg, cousin of the bride.

Vocalist was James Austin of Raleigh. He was accompanied by pianist Jacob Wallace of Rose Hill.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a satin and tulle ballgown, which featured a full skirt of layers of tulle and a satin and lace bodice embellished with seed pearls and sequins accented with a halter neckline.

A tiara fronted the chapel-length veil made especially for the occasion by the bride’s aunt.

The bride carried a cascade bouquet of white and red roses accented with purple larkspur and evergreen.

Martha Ayers, aunt of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Sarah Davis-Householder of High Point and Rebekah Whitley-Best of Florida, friends of the bride.

Junior bridesmaid was Miss Grace Smith, cousin of the groom.

Miss April Padgett and Miss Adeline Cavenaugh, cousins of the bride, served as flower girls, and wore matching white ballgowns echoing the bridal gown.

Mr. Jeffrey Smith served as his son’s best man.

Serving as groomsmen were Jacob Cavenaugh, brother of the bride; Keith Ayers, uncle of the bride; and James Austin and Nathaniel Grubbs, friends of the groom.

Master Cooper Smith, cousin of the groom, served as ringbearer.

The bridal registry was attended by Justin Holt, friend of the couple.

The wedding was under the direction of Ms. Rebecca Hill.

Candles in the windows were placed in honor of the groom’s brother, Jordan Morris Smith, master at arms, United States Navy, currently serving overseas.

Julie and Joshua are making their home in Morrisville, N.C.

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Dr. Sarah Murphy Compton of Goldsboro and Dr. Stephen Michael Bracewell of Charlotte exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 6, 2015, at 4 o'clock at Madison Avenue Baptist Church, with Dr. Bob Fulkerson officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. Paul Edison and Mrs. Ann Murphy Compton of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Mrs. Carolyn LaPrade Compton and the late Dr. John Wallace Compton of Goldsboro and Mr. Edgar Earl Murphy and the late Mrs. Phoebe Herring Murphy of Goldsboro.

She graduated magna cum laude from North Carolina State University with Bachelor of Science degrees in biology, microbiology and genetics. She is a recent graduate of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, and will be completing training in internal medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina.

The groom is the son of Dr. Gregory Bracewell and Mrs. Houda Rizk of Charlotte and the grandson of Mr. Roy Bracewell and the late Mrs. Jean Evans Bracewell of Dublin, Ga., and Mrs. Soumaya Rizk and the late Mr. Nassif Elias Rizk of Charlotte.

He graduated with distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He is a recent graduate of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, and will be completing training in urologic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University.

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

She wore a beautiful custom English net beaded ballgown by New York designer, Victoria Nicole. It featured a graceful sweetheart neckline with a beautifully structured bodice accented with pearls and crystals.

Her gown was accompanied by a Toni Federici chapel-length veil, which was complemented with a pearl tiara worn by her maternal grandmother on her wedding day.

She also wore an antique brooch that belonged to her maternal great grandmother on the bodice.

She carried a free-style bouquet of blush pink peonies, white roses, white cymbidium orchids, green spider mums and bells of Ireland.

Mrs. Anna Frances Compton Hodges of Washington, cousin of the bride, served as matron of honor, while Miss Ashley Lauren Kemp of Columbia, S.C., was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. Mary Catherine Bero of Winston-Salem; Miss Susana Lea Bracewell of Chapel Hill, sister of the groom; Dr. Sarah Norris Dalrymple of Charlottesville, Va.; and Dr. Kaylan Elizabeth Edwards of Greenville.

Dr. Gregory Bracewell served as best man.

Groomsmen were Dr. Benjamin Scott Robey of Chapel Hill; Mr. Samuel Aaron Glaubiger of Chapel Hill; Mr. Stefan Nicholas Kalczynski of Raleigh; Mr. George Mawardi of Greenville; and Mr. Samuel Everett Rabhan Jr. of Goldsboro, cousin of the bride.

Mrs. Allison Pridgen directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Miss Kelly Elizabeth Price of Goldsboro.

Miss Harriet Alden Pridgen of Winston-Salem was vocalist. Mr. David Periconi was organist. Scripture was read by Dr. Dylan Joseph Suttle of Charlottesville, Va.

Following the ceremony, the bride's parents hosted a reception at the Laughing Owl Restaurant. Guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Everett Rabhan of Goldsboro.

After a wedding trip to Savannah, Ga., the couple will be completing residency training in Charleston, S.C., and Philadelphia, Pa.

Events held before the wedding included a bridesmaids' luncheon given by Mrs. Lynn Rabhan, Mrs. Marsha Compton and Mrs. Betty Barnes June 5 in the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Lynn Rabhan; a kitchen and recipe shower held in Goldsboro given by friends of the bride; a pottery shower April 10 at the Painted Peacock in Greenville given by Kaylan Edwards; a luncheon and shower April 11 at Piper Glen Country Club in Charlotte given by the groom's family, Mrs. Houda Bracewell, Miss Susana Bracewell and Mrs. Soumaya Rizk; and a bachelorette night held in Raleigh hosted by Mrs. Anna Frances Hodges, Miss Ashley Kemp and the bridesmaids.

The groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner June 5 at Walnut Creek Country Club. A dessert party after the rehearsal dinner was given by Mrs. Mailande Schrum, Mrs. Carolyn Compton and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Schrum in the home of Mrs. Mailande Schrum.

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Stevee Jo Rose of Charleston, S.C., and Austin Lane Martin of Charleston exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 30, 2015, at 5 p.m. at Old Wide Awake Plantation in Hollywood, S.C., with Daniel Carpenter officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Michael J. and Donna D. Rose of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Mattie Davis.

She is employed as a dental assistant at Lowcountry Endodontics PA.

The groom is the son of Ricky G. Martin of Charleston and Joyce A. Greene of Summerville, S.C., and the grandson of Sue Martin and Violet Hall.

He is employed as a logistics account executive at JEAR Logistics.

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

She wore a champagne trumpet sequin gown with a chapel train with a two-tiered lace-edged veil.

The brides’ bouquet was wrapped with her mother’s veil.

Casey Floars served as matron of honor, while Kaytlyn Williams was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Abby Millard and Donna Carpenter.

Ricky G. Martin served as best man. Groomsmen were Bryan Winchester, Darren Gardner and Bobby Floars.

Ava Floars and Emma Claire Floars were flower girls. Easton Floars was ringbearer.

Dianna Carpenter directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Tara Hubara. Liat Hubara distributed programs.

A reception was held at Old Wide Awake Plantation.

After a wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple resides in Mount Pleasant, S.C.

A Charleston low country boil rehearsal dinner was given by the groom’s parents on the Stono River.

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Maryanne Brantley Garris of Goldsboro and Jonathan Mark Stabler of Three Rivers, Mich., exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 22, 2014, at Garris Chapel United Methodist Church in LaGrange, with David Hollowell officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Don and Karen Garris of LaGrange and the granddaughter of the late Donell Garris Sr. of Goldsboro, Mary Garris of LaGrange, Kathleen Allen of Aurora and the late David Allen Sr. of Aurora.

The bride graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in education. She is employed as an English teacher for Wayne County Public Schools.

The groom is the son of Gary and Mary Stabler of Three Rivers, Mich., and the grandson of Catherine Sherman of Fort Wayne, Ind., and the late Bessie and Harold Stabler.

The groom graduated from Howardsville Christian School. He is employed as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force.

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

Bethany Vargas served as matron of honor, with honorary bridesmaids, Veronica Garris, Bre Van Velzen and Kylie Midyette.

Kenneth Stabler served as best man.Ushers were Donell Garris III and Michael Stabler.

Cathie Hooks directed the wedding.

A program of wedding music was provided by Weil Sawyer, pianist, and Jason and Jaime Cox, vocalists.

A reception dinner was held at Lane Tree Golf Club hosted by Don and Karen Garris.

A pig picking rehearsal was hosted by Gary and Mary Stabler.

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Maryanne Brantley Garris of Goldsboro and Jonathan Mark Stabler of Three Rivers, Mich., exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 22, 2014, at Garris Chapel United Methodist Church in LaGrange, with David Hollowell officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Don and Karen Garris of LaGrange and the granddaughter of the late Donell Garris Sr. of Goldsboro, Mary Garris of LaGrange, Kathleen Allen of Aurora and the late David Allen Sr. of Aurora.

The bride graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in education. She is employed as an English teacher for Wayne County Public Schools.

The groom is the son of Gary and Mary Stabler of Three Rivers, Mich., and the grandson of Catherine Sherman of Fort Wayne, Ind., and the late Bessie and Harold Stabler.

The groom graduated from Howardsville Christian School.

He is employed as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force.

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

Bethany Vargas served as matron of honor, with honorary bridesmaids, Veronica Garris, Bre Van Velzen and Kylie Midyette.

Kenneth Stabler served as best man.

Ushers were Donell Garris III and Michael Stabler.

Cathie Hooks directed the wedding.

A program of wedding music was provided by Weil Sawyer, pianist, and Jason and Jaime Cox, vocalists.

A reception dinner was held at Lane Tree Golf Club hosted by Don and Karen Garris.

A pig picking rehearsal was hosted by Gary and Mary Stabler.

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Stephanie Lynn Catalani of Wake Forest and Danny Ray Langston Jr. of Wake Forest exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 15, 2015, at 5 p.m at Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach, with Charlie Curtis officiating.

The bride is the daughter of William Catalani of Asheboro and Karen Catalani of Asheboro. She is employed as an orthodontic assistant.

The groom is the son of Donna Perry Mercer and John Mercer of Goldsboro and the late Danny Ray Langston Sr. of Goldsboro and the grandson of Dora Mae Langston and the late Oliver Langston of Goldsboro and the late Malcolm G. and Hilda Perry of Goldsboro. He is employed as manager at Builders Discount Center of Rocky Mount.

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

Kaitlyn Catalani was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lexi Mercer, Summer Langston, Natalie Hasty, Brittany Burris, Kristin Overman and Hilarie Kennedy.

John Mercer and Dustin Overman served as best men. Groomsmen were Troy Smith, Bryan Cook, Josh Vogelbach, Kyle Grey and Justin Davis.

Hailey Hunt was flower girl.

Eli Perry and Harrison Hunt were ringbearers.

A cocktail hour reception was held under the veranda, followed by dinner and dancing in the ballroom.

After a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple resides in Wake Forest, N.C.

An outdoor rehearsal dinner and music was held at The Channel Marker Restaurant.

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Meredith Jordan Swanson of Roanoke, Va., and Matthew David Rouse of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 16, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at Sundara in Boones Mill, Va., with Bishop Quigg Lawrence officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Stuart and Leslie Swanson of Roanoke, Va.

She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, and is attending a two-year ministry school at NewSpring College.

The groom is the son of David and Sarah Rouse of Goldsboro

He is a graduate of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.

Matt is the owner of Pine River Films. And he is employed as a web designer at NewSpring Church.

The bride was escorted by her father, Stuart Swanson, and given in marriage by her parents, Stuart and Leslie Swanson.

Betsie Carlson served as matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Ellen Steed, Kayla Rouse, Sally Rouse, Katie Rose Higgins, Ashleigh Hurd and Jackie Calamaro.

David Rouse, father of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Chris Steed, Sam Rouse, Landon Harris, Mike Childress, Lanto Griffin and Paul Lendway.

Olivia Forth was flower girl.

Benjamin Carlson was ringbearer.

After a wedding trip to St Lucia, the couple resides in Anderson, S.C.

A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at Billy’s Restaurant in Roanoke, Va.

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Carmen Elizabeth Sauls and Andrew Stewart Price exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 6 at 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Leigh Gillis officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Malloy Sauls of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Richard Hoyle Sr. of Sanford and Mr. Joe Ben Sauls and the late Mrs. Katie Fields Sauls of Goldsboro.

She is a graduate of Salem College with a bachelor of arts degree in art history and arts management. She is employed by Monkee’s Franchising LLC in Winston-Salem.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lee Price of Clemmons and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Burl Edward Carder of Wheeling, W. Va., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Dean Price of Uhrichsville, Ohio.

He is a graduate of Capital University with a bachelor of arts degree in business management. He earned his juris doctor degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. He is a founding partner of the law firm Collins Price PLLC in Winston-Salem.

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

She wore a sleeveless ball gown of ivory English net with sheer straps, capped with Swarovski crystal beading with a beaded design accent at the waist. Lace appliqué surrounded the skirt and chapel-length train. In her hair, she wore a double-layered ivory tulle cathedral-length veil with fingertip blusher. She carried a hand-tied cascading bouquet of white peonies, roses, lisianthus and freesia.

Emily Anne Sauls of Goldsboro was her sister’s maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Amber Lankford Fleming of Mount Airy, Lauren Michelle Redman of Dobson, Sarah Elizabeth Kaindl of Munich, Germany, Kolby Lynn Kucyk of Tampa, Fla., Jane Louise Wetherholt of Columbus, Ohio, Jennifer Marie Price of Naples, Fla., and Amanda Marie Purser of Nashville, Tenn.

Michael Zachary Price of Naples, Fla., was his brother’s best man.

Groomsmen were Andrew Blake Sachs of Winston-Salem, Raymond Carl Genco of Las Vegas, Nev., Seth Hunter Haswell of Pataskala, Ohio, Ryan Timothy Kinder of Houston, Texas, Travis James Margo of Long Beach, Calif., Samuel Casey Sneed of Coronado, Calif., and Steven Mark Strayer of Galena, Ohio.

Rylee Colleen Price and Grace Marie Price, nieces of the groom, were junior bridesmaids. Carder Sondles Price, nephew of the groom, was junior groomsman.

Ellen Jordan directed the wedding.

A program of wedding music was provided by Jayson Keeton, organist, and Daryl Richardson, trumpeter.

Stephanie Desireé Knight and William Roy Partin, friends of the bride and groom, distributed programs.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at their home. Kay Ballance was the reception coordinator.

Events held before the wedding included a “Monograms and Mimosas” shower hosted by friends and family in Winston-Salem; an “I Do” barbecue engagement party hosted by friends in Winston-Salem; a bridal shower hosted by Peg Price, Marilyn Bateman and Barbara Bradshaw at First Presbyterian Church; a bridesmaids’ luncheon hosted by Marilyn Bateman, Sharon Bull and Debbie Richter at the Bateman Home; and a wedding eve dessert party hosted by friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Gaylor III.

The groom’s parents held a rehearsal dinner June 5 at Ed’s Southern Food and Spirits.

After their wedding trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple resides in Winston-Salem.