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Ostheim-Talton

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Mrs. Talton

Amber Danielle Ostheim and Jason Glen Talton were united in holy matrimony in a worshipful candlelight ceremony Friday evening, May 22, 2015, at 6 o’clock in the evening. Pastor Paul Evans officiated in the double-ring ceremony at Wilmington First Pentecostal Holiness Church, with pastor Jerry Green serving communion to the couple.

The bride is the daughter of Mark and Phillis Ostheim of Mount Olive. She is the granddaughter of Peggy Quinn and the late Aubrey “A.D.” Quinn of Mount Olive and the late Robert and Mary Jane Ostheim of Florida.

The groom is the son of Kaye Talton and the late James “Buddy” Talton of Goldsboro. He is the grandson of Elma Rae Stevens of Goldsboro, the late James Talton of Princeton and the late Sam and Ruby Parrish of Selma.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of ivory chiffon featured with an enhanced waistline in a wrap-and-flair style, which flowed into a sweeping train. The sweetheart neckline was accented by encrusted halter straps transforming into a beaded racer back that was defined by embellished beads, sequins and crystals.

For her headpiece, she chose a European single-layered veil accented with scalloped edges alternating with iridescent stones. She carried a bouquet of blue hydrangea hand-tied with sheer ribbon.

Christel Mozingo, sister of the bride, was matron of honor, as well as vocalist. Bridesmaids were Crystal Ostheim, sister in law of the bride; Mary-Catherine Talton, sister in law of the groom; and Penny Barefoot, friend of the couple.

Junior bridesmaids were Brianna Mozingo, niece of the bride, and Ella-Rose Talton, niece of the groom.

Flower girl was Aubrey Ostheim, niece of the bride.

The ringbearer was Landon Barefoot, friend of the couple.

Bryan Talton, brother of the groom, was best man, standing in for the late Buddy Talton. Groomsmen were Graham Mozingo, brother in law of the bride; Wesley Barefoot, friend of the couple; and in spirit, the late Garrett Ostheim, brother of the bride.

Loala Evans, friend of the couple, directed the ceremony. Presiding at the register and distributing programs was the Wesley Barefoot family, friends of the couple. A program of wedding music was coordinated by Krissy Witt, friend of the bride, who was also a vocalist.

Following the ceremony, the couple was escorted by horse and carriage to a dinner reception hosted by the bride’s parents in the historic district at 128 South in Wilmington.

After a wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple will make their home in Wilmington.

The bride is a graduate of North Duplin High School, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in business administration and a master of science degree from the University of Central Michigan. She is currently employed as the assistant Administrator and mediation coordinator for the law firm of Block, Crouch, Keeter, Behm and Sayed LLP in Wilmington.

The groom is a graduate of Southern Wayne High School and graduated from Wayne Community College in Goldsboro. He is currently employed at Labriola’s Automotive in Wilmington.

May 21, the groom’s mother, Kaye Talton, hosted a rehearsal dinner at The River Room in downtown Wilmington.

Other celebrations included a lingerie shower May 16 hosted by the bridal party; a luncheon shower April 24 hosted by the law firm; a miscellaneous shower April 10 hosted by Krissy Witt and the Women’s Ministries of Wilmington FPH Church; and a shower March 7 hosted by family and friends.


Peele-Mumpower

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Mrs. Mumpower

Elizabeth Irene Peele and Kesley Josiah Mumpower exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 16, 2015, at 4 p.m. at Fort Macon National Park, with the Rev. Gregory Allen Mumpower officiating.

The bride is the daughter of John Wayne and Jackie Lynn Smith Peele of Pikeville, N.C., and the granddaughter of the late David Ernest and Sadie Elizabeth Evans Peele and the late Mahlon and Mamie Irene Tyner Smith, all of Pikeville.

She obtained a bachelors of arts degree in English, a master of arts degree in English from the University of South Carolina and a master of information science degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She is currently employed as the systems librarian at Emory University.

The groom is the son of the Rev. Gregory Allen and Deborah Lackey Mumpower and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Randall Mumpower and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lackey.

He obtained an associate in science degree from Midlands Technical College and a bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of South Carolina. He is employed as an IT professional in the Atlanta area.

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

She wore an Oleg Cassini strapless high-low ballgown in whisper pink with an elbow-length veil with beaded edge. She carried a bouquet of button mums, roses and delphinium.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Amos Mosquitos Restaurant in Atlantic Beach, N.C.

A wedding shower was hosted by both families March 7 at Pleasant Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church.

The couple currently resides in Atlanta, Ga.

Price-Rains

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Mrs. Rains Katelyn DeClark Price of Concord and Holt Dawson Rains of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 11, 2015, at half past five at Central United Methodist Church in Concord, with the Rev. J.T. Craig officiating. The bride is the daughter of Jeffrey Wayne Price of Charlotte and Karon DeClark Miller and Ron David Miller of Concord and the granddaughter of the late Weldon Robert and Barbara Lou Price and the late Ronald Richard and Caroline Joy DeClark. The bride is a graduate of Concord High School, and graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor of science degree in merchandising with a minor in business administration. She is an alum of ECU’s Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Gamma Beta Chapter. She is currently employed at the Wayne County Public Library. She is employed as the children’s librarian assistant. The groom is the son of Walter Bruce Rains III and Angela Ardis Clifton Rains of Goldsboro and the grandson of Grace Moore Rains of Goldsboro, the late Walter Bruce Rains Jr., April Lynne Ardis of Goldsboro and the late George Marion Ardis. The groom is a graduate of Rosewood High School, attended Catawba College and graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. He is an alum of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity North Carolina Kappa Chapter. He is employed at a family-owned business in Goldsboro. He is employed as a partner/co-owner of B & G Grill and Restaurant. The bride was escorted by her stepfather, Ronald David Miller, and given in marriage by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald David Miller. She wore an ivory Allure Couture fitted slim gown in all-over Venice lace featuring a a beautiful raised neckline with a dramatic V-shaped back. A chapel-length train and covered buttons completed this elegant traditional style gown. For her headpiece, the bride chose to wear her sister’s heirloom bridal veil. This elegant fingertip-length beaded edge veil was trimmed with Swarovski crystals. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses, white hydrangeas, Swarovski crystals, pearls and hypericum berries. Kendall Joy Burrage, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, while Amber Aileen Nivens, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were April Grace Rains, sister of the groom; Kathryn Leigh DeClark, cousin of the bride; Chelsea Jane Stover, Raya Lynn Thomas and Kelly Lorraine Stover, sorority sisters of the bride; and Kenzie Moorman Dalton and Julia Boger Dalton, friends of the bride. Walter Bruce Rains III, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Justin Everette Price, brother of the bride; Richard Eugene Burrage Jr., brother in-law of bride; Thomas Bryan Whitmore IV, fraternity brother of groom; and Robert Michael Franks, Bryant Franklin Hill, Robert Taylor Allen, David Wayne Templeton and Richard Goss Kendall, friends of the groom. Honorary bridesmaid was Carrie DeClark Kelly, cousin of the bride. Pryce Kensley Burrage and Suzanna Blake Miller, nieces of the bride, were flower girls. Hudson David Miller, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer. Leslie McGuire, friend of the family, directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Jessica Smith Mitchell, friend of the bride. Aubrey Lynn Sasser, cousin of the groom, distributed programs. Sign bearers were Richard Eugene Burrage III “Tripp” and Britt William Miller, nephews of the bride. Briley Hussey, sorority sister of the bride, was the vocalist. Susan Theodos was the organist. Instrumental soloist was Todd Parrott, friend of the family. Following the ceremony, a dinner reception and celebration was hosted by the bride’s parents at the Historic Concord Hotel. After a wedding trip to honeymoon in Negril, Jamaica, the couple resides in Goldsboro, N.C. On the eve of the wedding, the parents of the groom hosted the rehearsal dinner at the Piedmont Renaissance Center in Historic Downtown Concord. Events held before the wedding included a wedding shower in Goldsboro March 1 by the groom’s family and friends; a bridal shower and brunch March 7 in Concord hosted by the brides friends and family; a bridesmaids’ luncheon April 10 hosted by friends of the bride; a bridal shower hosted by the Wayne County Library staff; a bachelorette party for the bride at the Skytop Restaurant in Charlotte, N.C.; and a bachelor party/golf weekend for the groom in Mrytle Beach, S.C., hosted by friends of the couple.

Ray-Cooper

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Mrs. Cooper

Allison Deirdre Ray of Wilson and Blake Aaron Cooper of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony July 25, 2015, at 4 p.m. at First Free Will Baptist Church in Wilson.

The bride is the daughter of Andrew and Lorria Ray of Wilson and the granddaughter of Elaine Ray and the late Larry Ray of Sanford, Phil and Polly Farmer of Wilson and the late Rackley Boykin of Kenly.

The groom is the son of Robert Cooper Jr. of Selma and Joe Dan and Karen Waller of Mount Olive. The groom is the grandson of the late Robert Cooper Sr. of Goldsboro, Alice Newcomb Cooper of Goldsboro and Jean Collier and the late Edwin Collier of Goldsboro.

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

She wore sheer organza over an ivory silky satin ballgown with lace appliques accented with Swarovski crystal sequins and silver beadwork.

A reception was held at Wilson Country Club.

The couple honeymooned to Maroma Beach, Mexico, and will reside in Angier, N.C.

Boyette-Clarke

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Mrs. Clarke

Lydia Caroline Boyette and Ryan Keith Clarke exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 30, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Troy, N.C., with the Rev. Dr. Bryan Faggart officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Blair Davis and Alice Cagle Boyette of Star and the granddaughter of the late John Boyette of Star, the late Amanda Davis Boyette of Wake Forest and William Everette Cagle Sr. and Lydia Kidd Cagle of Star.

She is a 2015 magna cum laude graduate from Campbell University with a bachelor of science degree in business administration in health care management and a minor in general science.

She is a student at Campbell University’s Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine to earn a doctorate of medicine degree with an emphasis in either emergency medicine or plastic surgery.

The groom is the son of Dr. Donald Keith and Julia Hamilton Clarke of Goldsboro and the grandson of Jerry Creighton and Shirley Honeycutt Clarke of Mount Olive, Irma Leggett Hamilton of Goldsboro and the late John Arthur Hamilton of Raleigh.

He was salutatorian at Wayne Christian School in 2009. He graduated in 2013 from Liberty University with a bachelor of science degree in computer engineering. Then, he went on the earn a Master of science degree in computer networking from North Carolina State University in 2015.

He is employed as an information technology engineer at Cisco Systems located in the Research Triangle Park.

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

She wore an ivory Maggie Sottero ballgown with a sweetheart neckline.

The dress was covered with embroidered lace on tulle sparkles sewn with metallic thread and adorned with Swarovski crystals.

Sarah Alice Boyette and Rachel Faith Boyette, sisters of the bride, were maids of honor.

Bridesmaids were Emma Caroline Busick; Amy Kathryn Clarke, groom’s sister; Grace Caroline Cross, bride’s cousin; Alexandra Nicole Matthews; and Kacey Lauren Medlin.

Donald Keith Clarke, groom’s father, and John Erikson Manby served as best men

Groomsmen were Daniel Hinson Adams; William Mitchell Cross, bride’s cousin; Robert George Hankins III; William Elijah Hopchak; and James Carlyle Rogers III.

Honorary bridesmaids were Sydney Marigold Bartholow, Rachel Sutton Cline, Kimrey Anne Dillon, Elizabeth Antoinette Hill, Sarah Brooke Medlin and Hannah Renee Presnell.

Mr. Allen Reeder directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Lisa Michelle Hankins. Katherine Nicole Gentry distributed wedding programs.

Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Eugene Gentry served as greeters.

A program of wedding music was provided by the Rev. Dr. Paul Chandley, pianist. and Mr. Trey Lincoln and Ms. Alexandra Matthews, vocalists. Mrs. Sophia Pavlenko-Chandley was organist.

A reception was hosted by the bride’s parents at Pinewood Country Club in Asheboro, N.C.

After a Royal Caribbean cruise wedding trip from Port Canaveral, Fla., to the Bahamas, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and St. John, the couple resides in Fuquay-Varina, N.C.

A rehearsal was hosted by the groom’s parents at Pinewood Country Club in Asheboro, N.C.

Events held before the wedding included a couple’s shower given by friends of the groom Dec. 22, 2014, at the home of Drs. Robert and Michele Larson and a bridal shower given by the bride’s grandmother and aunt March 29, 2015, at the home of Caroline Cross Crawford.

Bergeron-Brannan

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Mrs. Brannan

Amanda Claire Bergeron of Baton Rouge, La., and Tyler Andrew Brannan of Baton Rouge, La., exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony July 18, at 1 p.m. at Fleur de Lis Event Center in Mandeville, with Sean Fawkes, friend of the bride, officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Johnny and Kathy Bergeron of Baton Rouge and Sheryl and Lynn Alleman of Plaquemine, La., and the granddaughter of Nell Bergeron and the late Jay Bergeron of Baton Rouge, the late Charles Edward McCurley of Destrehan, La., and Dolores B. Leblanc of Baton Rouge, La.

She is a 2008 graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy of Baton Rouge, La., then Murray State University in Murray, Ky.

She is employed as a registered nurse at Lane Regional Medical Center.

The groom is the son of Timothy Blake and Helen Louise Brannan of Goldsboro and the grandson of Stephen Earl and Shirley Mae Brannan of Goldsboro and John George Vavro and the late Rose Marie Vavro of Jacksonville, N.C.

He is a 2007 graduate of Wayne Christian School, then graduated from North Carolina State University, and currently is a graduate student at Louisiana State University working on a Ph.D. in mathematics.

The bride was escorted by Johnny Bergeron and given in marriage by Johnny Bergeron and Sheryl Alleman.

Alyssa Fawkes served as matron of honor, while Molly Carroll was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Robin McIntosh, brother’s partner.

Timothy Brannan served as best man.

Groomsmen were Adam Brannan, groom’s brother, and Beau Bergeron, bride’s brother.

After a wedding cruise to the British Isles, the couple resides in Baton Rouge, La.

Bowyer-Casey

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Mrs. Casey

Ashley Lane Bowyer of Fremont and Matthew Lee Casey of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 4, 2014, at 5 p.m. at New Hope Friends Church, with the Rev. William Cox officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Geoffrey Lane Bowyer of Portland, Ore., and Phyllis Kearney Goodwin of Fremont. She is the granddaughter of Stanley Lee Bowyer of Rockaway Beach, Ore., Lynda Lee Nelson of Portland and George Ray and Carolyn Kearney Goodwin of Fremont.

The bride is a 2005 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School. She attended Wayne Community College, where she graduated in 2007 with an associate degree in chemistry. She went on to attend Mount Olive College. She graduated in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree, majoring in business administration/health care management and minoring in business leadership. She is employed as a sales team manager at Belk in Goldsboro.

The groom is the son of Lee Randolph and Pamela Cox Casey of Goldsboro and the grandson of Mary Best Casey and the late Martin Ward Casey of Goldsboro and Janet Kennedy Cox and the late James Felix Cox of Richlands.

The groom achieved his Eagle Scout in 1999 with Troop 258, and is a 2003 graduate of Rosewood High School. He attended North Carolina State University, where he graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He is employed as a manufacturing engineer at Telair US Cargo Systems.

The bride was escorted by George Ray Goodwin and given in marriage by George Ray Goodwin and family.

Laura Pappas served as matron of honor, and Karen Odom was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Heather Casey, Jillian Casey, Christina McDonough and Dana Kelman.

Lee Casey served as best man.

Groomsmen were Hunter Casey, Blake Howell, Jonathan Parker, Jeremy Reid, Justin Howell and Stephen Tate.

Beverly Amerson directed the wedding, with the assistance of Sharon Kee. Presiding at the guest register was Britney Howell.

A program of wedding music was provided by Tom Casey, pianist; Darlene Howell, vocalist; and Tony Howell, guitarist.

After a wedding trip to Colorado Springs, Colo., the couple resides in Goldsboro, N.C.

Gourley-Spence

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Mrs. Spence

Mary Frances Gourley of Charlotte and Neil Hanson Spence of Charlotte exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 20, 2015, at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. The Rev. Drew Goodson and the Rev. Sara Ilderton officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Mark and Judy Gourley of Danville, Va., formerly of Goldsboro, and the granddaughter of Frances Gourley and the late M.L. Gourley of Goldsboro and the late Adrian and Geneva Hunt of Roxboro.

She is a 2012 graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and dietetics. She is employed with Union County Schools.

The groom is the son of Roland and Cara Lee Spence of Matthews. He is the grandson of the late Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Lael Smith of Grapevine, Texas. Paternal grandparents are the late Ernest Pinkney and Nancy Abel Spence of Dallas, Texas. The groom’s great-grandparents, the late Sabra Brogden and James Spence, were from Goldsboro, N.C.

He received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in music education in 2012 from East Carolina University. He received his Master of Accountancy degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2014. He is employed at Moyer, Smith and Roller of Monroe, N.C.

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

The bride was an ivory satin and Alencon lace ballgown featuring a bandeau neckline with Alencon lace, beaded accents and pearl trim.

Her dress featured a blusher train.

The bride wore her mother’s veil, an ivory waltz-length veil of illusion featuring Venise lace trim and appliques with pearls and sequins.

The bride completed her ensemble with pearls belonging to her grandmother, Frances Gourley, and wore a diamond wedding band belonging to her maternal grandmother, Geneva Hunt.

She carried a hand-tied clutch bouquet of pink roses, calla lilies and hydrangeas, wrapped with her maternal grandfather’s handkerchief.

Dr. Sarah Compton Bracewell of Charleston, S.C., served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Leigh Davis Muller, cousin of the bride, and Grace Kooken of Winston-Salem and Julia Sebastian of Kentucky, friends of the bride.

Maggie Muller, cousin of the bride, of Durham was flower girl.

Tyler Spence of Indiana, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Clay Parler of Alabama, Charles Mosley of Greensboro and Tim Nicodemus of Charlotte.

Presiding at the register was Laura Davis, cousin of the bride, of Beaufort, S.C. Program attendant was Jennifer Warren from Greenville, N.C. Jessica Brown of Charlotte was crucifer. Drew Davis, cousin of the bride, of Beaufort, SC., was Scripture reader.

Stephen Gourley, brother of the bride, was organist. Elizabeth Winstead of Wilson and Aaron Carlyle from Southern Pines, were vocalists.

Trumpeters were Alex Rodiek of Atlanta, Ga., and Timothy Hudson of Greensboro.

Following the wedding, a reception dinner and dance was hosted by the bride’s parents at The Big Chill in Charlotte. Greeters were Sallie and Jim Minter of Danville, Va., and Ginger and Brian Smith of Garland, Texas.

The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents June 19 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Events held before the wedding included engagement parties hosted by the bride and groom’s parents in Danville, Va., and Charlotte, N.C.; a kitchen and recipe shower hosted by Frances Gourley in Goldsboro; an around-the-clock shower hosted by Lynn Schmidt, Neely Rose and Kelsey Brinkley in Matthews; a bridal shower hosted by Sallie Minter, Jean Harville, Cathy Harville, Judy King and Margaret Adcock at the Minter home in Danville; a surprise “pounding” hosted by the child nutrition managers and staff from Union County Schools; a surprise “tool shower” hosted by the staff from Moyer, Smith and Roller in Monroe; a lingerie shower and bachelorette weekend in Greenville, N.C.; a bachelor party held in Charlotte; and a bridal luncheon hosted by Bonnie Davis, aunt of the bride, from Roxboro, Leigh Muller, cousin of the bride, of Durham, and Suzette Sells, cousin of the bride, of Charlotte at the Sells home.

After a wedding trip to New York City, the couple resides in Charlotte, N.C.


Outlaw-Slusher

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Mrs. Slusher

Hollie Brenn Outlaw and Seth Michael Slusher exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 26, 2015, at 5 p.m. at Lane Tree, with the Rev. Bill Rose officiating.

The bride is the daughter of William Haywood and Bonnie Bizzell Outlaw of Dudley and the granddaughter of Ruth Lamm Outlaw and the late Robert Outlaw of Dudley and the late Reverend Thomas Edwin and Lois Rachel Bizzell of Princeton.

She is a graduate of Southern Wayne High School. She is also a graduate of Wayne Community College with an associate degree in nursing.

She is employed as a registered nurse on a medical-surgical floor at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

The groom is the son of William Michael and Sandra Kay Slusher of Goldsboro and the grandson of Emma Sue Slusher and the late William Monroe Slusher of Patterson, Mo., and Richard Leon and Ruby Louise Allen of Clubb, Mo.

He is a graduate of Wayne Christian School. He is also a graduate of Wayne Community College with a certification in HVAC.

He is employed as a field service technician with Carolina Handling.

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

She wore a fitted trumpet gown that featured a strapless sweetheart neckline, a ruched bodice and a flowing skirt with fabric pickups at the hip.

The back of the bodice had covered buttons that extended to the waist and a chapel-length train.

Her headpiece was her sister’s chapel-length veil.

She also wore her mother’s garter.

She carried a handheld bridal bouquet of white hydrangeas, white and pink peonies, white, pink and orange roses and green berries accented with a touch of yellow with a collar of greenery wrapped with white and black striped ribbon.

Hannah Nunn, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, while

Bridesmaids were Sabrina Haverty, Meredith Jackson and Adelina Sgondea, friends of the bride, and Brooke Slusher, sister of the groom.

William Slusher, father of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Tyler Mooring, Anthony Mulligan, Austin Walker and Baron Wise, friends of the groom.

Harper Nunn was flower girl.

Van Walker Nunn was ringbearer.

Sue Davis directed the wedding.

Presiding at the register and distributing programs were Annette Holland and Betsy Woodard, aunts of the bride.

A sit-down dinner reception and dancing followed at Lane Tree hosted by the bride’s parents.

After a wedding trip cruise to the Bahamas, the couple resides in Dudley.

Events held before the wedding included a groomsmen’s trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., July 9 through 12; a bridal shower at Wayne Memorial Hospital given by Meredith Jackson, friend of the bride, and the sixth-floor nurses and nurse aides Sept. 1; a bridesmaids’ trip to Washington, D.C., Sept. 17 through 20; an afternoon tea at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, D.C., hosted by Bonnie Outlaw, mother of the bride, Sept. 19; and a bridesmaids’ brunch at Walnut Creek hosted by Sue Davis, wedding director, Sept. 25.

The rehearsal dinner was given by the groom’s parents at Lane Tree.

McCall-Cestaro

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Mrs. Cestaro

Carmen Lee McCall and Andrew Christopher Cestaro exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at 5 p.m. at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center in Beaufort, N.C., with Curtis Riley Weychert officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Clift McCall Jr. of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thomas McCleery of Urania, La., Mr. and Mrs. Henry Raymond Huffman of Deville, La., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Clift McCall Sr.

Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cestaro of Spring Hill, Fla. The groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis Joseph Anderson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicola Cestaro.

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

Anna Estelle Hayes of Raleigh and Abigail Maile Weiser of Charlotte served as maids of honor, while bridesmaids were Dana Marie Cipollini of Raleigh, Hannah Grantham Milewski of Raleigh, Kourtney Brown Sloan of Morehead City and Lauren Ashley Taylor of Greensboro.

Brother of the groom, Peter Francis Cestaro of Yokosuka, Japan, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Matthew Paul Abbene of Orlando, Fla., James Michael Holtje Jr. of Mount Pleasant, S.C., Robert Melaccio of Brooksville, Fla., Burke Edward Sandman of Chicago, Ill., and Jonathan Brett Yates of Morehead City.

Nephew of the groom, Dominick Christopher Cestaro of Yokosuka, Japan, and brothers of the bride, Frederic Clift McCall III of New Orleans, La., and Michael Henry McCall of Goldsboro, served as ushers.

Isabella Carina Cestaro of Yokosuka, Japan, and Emily Marie Freytag of Port Richey, Fla., nieces of the groom, were flower girls, and Anthony Carl Cestaro of Yokosuka, Japan, nephew of the groom, was ringbearer.

Cousins of the bride, Anna Katherine Dimitrijevic of Washington, D.C., and Kali Brooke Martin of New Orleans, La., served as program attendants, and Laura Catherine Mitchell of Raleigh attended the guest registry.

Mrs. Lauren Claiborne Bircher of Goldsboro was the wedding director. A program of wedding music was provided by the Crystal Coast Quartet.

A reception and dance given by the bride’s parents followed the ceremony at Beaufort Historic Site.

The eve of the wedding, the groom and his family hosted a rehearsal dinner on the grounds at the Duncan House.

The bride is a 2004 graduate of Wayne Country Day School and an alumna of North Carolina State University. She earned an associate of nursing degree from Wayne Community College and a bachelor of nursing degree from the University of New Mexico. She is currently pursuing a doctorate of nursing practice at Frontier Nursing University.

The groom is a 1999 graduate of Frank W. Springstead High School, Spring Hill, Fla., and an alumnus of Florida State University. He is currently employed as a superintendent with PCL Civil Construction.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ivey in Beaufort hosted by friends of the bride’s family, and a kitchen shower at Walnut Creek Country Club hosted by Ms. Randy Byrd and Mrs. Fran Boyce of Goldsboro, aunts of the bride.

Following a wedding trip to Germany and Italy, the couple will reside in Charleston, S.C.

Jackson-Jernigan

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Mrs. Jernigan

Scarlett Hope Jackson of Mount Olive and Jonathan Glenn Jernigan of Mount Olive exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Aug. 8, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at Smith-Atkinson House in Smithfield, with the Rev. David Hollowell officiating.

The bride is the daughter of William Luther Jackson of Mount Olive and Veronica Hope Banning of Wilmington and the granddaughter of the late William Dexter and Joyce Daniels Jackson of Mount Olive, the late LA Wiggins of Mount Olive and Veronica Hope Sutton of Mount Olive.

She is a graduate of North Duplin High School and a graduate of Wayne Community College with an Associate in Business and Arts degree.

She is employed as secretary at Jackson Farming Co.

The groom is the son of William Glenn Jernigan of Goldsboro and Kristina Walton Hines of Mount Olive and the grandson of Carolyn Goodman Jernigan and the late William Sherwood Jernigan of Mount Olive and the late John B. and Mary Fulmer Walton of Mount Olive.

He is a graduate of North Duplin High School and Wyotech Institute of Pennsylvania with a degree in chassis design and engineering, street rod technology, and a graduate of Wayne Community College with an Associate in Applied Sciences.

He is employed as a collision and refinishing technologies instructor at Wayne Community College .

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

She wore a sleeveless lace mermaid-style gown with eyelash trim detail and champagne underlining worn with a champagne belt adorned with crystals and pearls.

The bride wore a knee-length vintage French lace-trimmed veil that was worn by Jill Barwick Parks in her own wedding in memory of the close family friend.

The bride wore jewelry belonging to her paternal grandmother, Joyce Daniels Jackson, and maternal grandmother, Veronica Hope Sutton, in their memory.

The bride changed into a floral crown made of pink tea roses and baby’s breath with pink and ivory streamers for the reception.

The bride carried a loose, hand-tied bouquet of blush pink and ivory O’hara garden roses, blush stock, light pink spray roses and lisianthus and white astillbe wrapped in off white satin.

Morgan Parks Jackson, sister-in-law of the bride, served as matron of honor, while bridesmaids were Emily Benton, friend of the bride; Kelsey Rathbone, friend of the bride; and Skyler Parks, friend of the bride.

Jed Potter, friend of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Dex Jackson, brother of the bride; Drew Lesley, friend of groom and bride; Brandon Sutton, friend of the groom; and Jim Wells, friend of the groom.

Rylee Pate, cousin of the bride; Abbey Pate, cousin of the bride; Abbie Walton, cousin of the groom; Madison Walton, cousin of the groom; and Holly Jernigan, sister of the groom; were honorary bridesmaids.

Ushers were David Rutledge, friend of the groom, and Derick Waters, friend of the groom.

Lynn Scott of Happily Ever After Raleigh was wedding director and planner.

A sit down dinner reception with dancing afterward was given after the wedding ceremony by the bride’s parents at the same location, Smith-Atkinson House.

After a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the couple resides in Mount Olive.

The rehearsal dinner was given by the parents of the groom, Kris and Reggie Hines and Glenn Jernigan, at Sleepy Creek Clubhouse Friday, the night before the wedding.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower given June 20 by the bride’s paternal stepgrandmother, Helen Jackson, paternal great-aunt, Shirley Rudolph and aunt, Joy Pate at Faison United Methodist Church; another bridal shower given by the groom’s aunts, Kaye Thompson and Terrie Walton, and groom’s cousin, Jennifer Cunningham, June 27 at Garris Chapel United Methodist Church; a bachelorette party and lingerie shower given by bridesmaids in Emerald Isle, N.C., at the home of bridesmaids Emily Benton and Kelsey Rathbone the weekend of July 17; a bachelor party given by groomsmen Dex Jackson and Drew Lesley in Mount Olive the same weekend; a bridal party Low Country Boil given by family friends of the bride, Jamie and Scott Grady, at their home in Mount Olive July 25; a bridal luncheon given by close family friends, Sharon Jeanes, Carolyn Rathbone and Kelly Merritt, Aug. 1 at Chef Herb’s Bistro in Goldsboro; and a groomsmen’s breakfast given by mother of the groom, Kris Hines, at her home the morning of the wedding.

Coor-Lewallen

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Devin Lynn Coor and Dalton Cory Lewallen exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 3, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Level, with the Rev. Terry Hobbs officiating.

The bride is the daughter of David Michael and Kathy Worrell Coor of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Nelle Jinnette Coor and the late William Harold Coor of Pine Level and the late Paul and Kathleen Langston Worrell of Goldsboro.

She graduated from Faith Christian Academy in 2009 and from East Carolina University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.

She is employed as an admissions specialist at Wayne Community College.

The groom is the son of Kenneth Oliver Lewallen Jr. and Tammy Sue Lewallen of Fremont and the grandson of Kenneth Oliver Lewallen, Sr of Anderson, S.C., the late Joan Lewallen of Gaithersburg, Md., Nicholas Arthur Western of Lexington Park, Md., and the late Judy Wheeler Western of Leonardtown, Md.

He graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School in 2009 and from East Carolina University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.

He is employed as a fractionation technician II at Grifols Therapuetics.

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

The bride wore a strapless tulle ballgown with beaded waist and a two-tiered beaded veil, and carried a bouquet of Gerber daisies.

Kayla Threewitts and Kayla Cushing, friends of the bride, served as matron of honor, while bridesmaids were Stephanie Grimes, friend of the bride, and Jessica Coor, sister-in-law of the bride.

Groomsmen were Kenny Lewallen and James Lewallen, brothers of the groom; Brett Bartlett, friend of the groom; and Michael Coor, brother of the bride.

Annette Dail directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Bethany Dale.

Brittany Dale distributed programs.

Wendy Potter served the wedding cake.

Jeff Pearsall provided music for the ceremony.

A reception was held at Pine Level American Legion by the bride’s parents.

After a wedding trip to Walt Disney World, the couple resides in Princeton, N.C.

A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at Parkside Cafe in Pine Level, N.C.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower July 12 hosted by Westwood United Methodist Women and the couple’s family; a monogram shower Sept. 12 hosted by friends of the bride; a bridal shower Sept. 15 hosted by co-workers of the bride; and a bridesmaids’ brunch Sept. 26 at Lane Tree hosted by Annette Dail, Wendy Potter and Sharon Lane.

Best-Turner

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Kellie Parker Best and Jeffrey Bryan Turner exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 14, 2015, at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Mount Olive, with the Rev. Christopher Turner and the Rev. Dr. Dennis Atwood officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Tony Brent Best and Bobbie Parker Best, of Mount Olive, and the granddaughter of Kenneth Brent Best and Helen Bland Best, of Mount Olive, and the late Gordon Robert Parker and Audrey Cox Parker, of Mount Olive.

The bride is a 2009 graduate of Southern Wayne High School and an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is employed as a sales executive at iContact in Morrisville.

The groom is the son of William Carroll Turner and Sharon Brogden Turner, of Mount Olive, and the grandson of Edna Carter Turner and the late William Henry Turner, of Mount Olive, and the late Marion Joseph Brogden and Eva Ezzell Brogden, of Mount Olive.

The groom is a 2007 graduate of Southern Wayne High School and an alumnus of Wake Forest University. He is employed as an account executive at MMI in Cary.

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

She wore a fitted A-line gown that featured a sleeveless sweetheart bodice with a high-neck illusion tulle neckline accented with lace appliqués and a chapel-length train. Her vintage headpiece featured tulle and feather accents.

She carried a bouquet of white and blue hydrangeas, which were tipped in gold, white roses and seeded eucalyptus. The bouquet was accented with lambs ear and green berries and wrapped with white satin ribbon, which featured a family heirloom emerald brooch.

Morgan Breanna Best, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor.

Bridesmaids included Heather Brooke Honeycutt of Mount Olive, Jordan Kelly Bland of Faison, Kathleen Kelly Forker of Greensboro, Reneé Suzanne Crutchfield of Dry Fork, Va., and Brittani Womack Holloman of Roxboro.

William Carroll Turner, father of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen included the Rev. William Christopher Turner of Angier, Jeremy Eugene Bourne of Chicago, Ill., Nicholas Presley Holloman of Roxboro and Marshall Edward Bomar of Dry Fork, Va.

Cindy Ezzell Bell of Mount Olive and Myra Bea Ezzell Odom of Mount Olive directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Melissa Bland Turner of Angier, sister-in-law of the groom. Justin Taylor Streuli of Greensboro, friend of the couple, distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Justin Smith of Wilmington, pianist; Paige Vickory Barwick of Mount Olive, violinist; and Emma Vogelsinger and Tyler Millard of Greensboro, vocalists.

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

Greeting guests as they arrived at the reception were Tony Allen Honeycutt and Jean Turlington Honeycutt, of Mount Olive, and Michael Wayne Kelly and Beverly Keene Kelly, of Faison. Betty Jo Parker, aunt of the bride, served wedding cake.

A rehearsal dinner, given by the groom's parents, was held on Nov. 13, at The Country Squire Restaurant in Kenansville.

Friends and family honored the bride and groom on numerous occasions over the past year. The bride's parents hosted an "I Do BBQ" engagement party at their home in May. The couple was honored with a shower hosted by family and friends at Ribeye's Steakhouse in Mount Olive in September. The couple's church family hosted a shower to celebrate their marriage in October at First Baptist Church in Mount Olive. Also in October, close family friends of the bride and groom hosted a kitchen shower in their honor at the Historic Train Depot in Mount Olive. Members of the bridal party held a bachelorette weekend in Charleston, S.C. in September.

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

Best-Turner

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Kellie Parker Best and Jeffrey Bryan Turner exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 14, 2015, at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Mount Olive, with the Rev. Christopher Turner and the Rev. Dr. Dennis Atwood officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Tony Brent Best and Bobbie Parker Best, of Mount Olive, and the granddaughter of Kenneth Brent Best and Helen Bland Best, of Mount Olive, and the late Gordon Robert Parker and Audrey Cox Parker, of Mount Olive.

The bride is a 2009 graduate of Southern Wayne High School and an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is employed as a sales executive at iContact in Morrisville.

The groom is the son of William Carroll Turner and Sharon Brogden Turner, of Mount Olive, and the grandson of Edna Carter Turner and the late William Henry Turner, of Mount Olive, and the late Marion Joseph Brogden and Eva Ezzell Brogden, of Mount Olive.

The groom is a 2007 graduate of Southern Wayne High School and an alumnus of Wake Forest University. He is employed as an account executive at MMI in Cary.

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

She wore a fitted A-line gown that featured a sleeveless sweetheart bodice with a high-neck illusion tulle neckline accented with lace appliqués and a chapel-length train. Her vintage headpiece featured tulle and feather accents.

She carried a bouquet of white and blue hydrangeas, which were tipped in gold, white roses and seeded eucalyptus. The bouquet was accented with lambs ear and green berries and wrapped with white satin ribbon, which featured a family heirloom emerald brooch.

Morgan Breanna Best, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor.

Bridesmaids included Heather Brooke Honeycutt of Mount Olive, Jordan Kelly Bland of Faison, Kathleen Kelly Forker of Greensboro, Reneé Suzanne Crutchfield of Dry Fork, Va., and Brittani Womack Holloman of Roxboro.

William Carroll Turner, father of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen included the Rev. William Christopher Turner of Angier, Jeremy Eugene Bourne of Chicago, Ill., Nicholas Presley Holloman of Roxboro and Marshall Edward Bomar of Dry Fork, Va.

Cindy Ezzell Bell of Mount Olive and Myra Bea Ezzell Odom of Mount Olive directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Melissa Bland Turner of Angier, sister-in-law of the groom. Justin Taylor Streuli of Greensboro, friend of the couple, distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Justin Smith of Wilmington, pianist; Paige Vickory Barwick of Mount Olive, violinist; and Emma Vogelsinger and Tyler Millard of Greensboro, vocalists.

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

Greeting guests as they arrived at the reception were Tony Allen Honeycutt and Jean Turlington Honeycutt, of Mount Olive, and Michael Wayne Kelly and Beverly Keene Kelly, of Faison. Betty Jo Parker, aunt of the bride, served wedding cake.

A rehearsal dinner, given by the groom's parents, was held on Nov. 13, at The Country Squire Restaurant in Kenansville.

Friends and family honored the bride and groom on numerous occasions over the past year. The bride's parents hosted an "I Do BBQ" engagement party at their home in May. The couple was honored with a shower hosted by family and friends at Ribeye's Steakhouse in Mount Olive in September. The couple's church family hosted a shower to celebrate their marriage in October at First Baptist Church in Mount Olive. Also in October, close family friends of the bride and groom hosted a kitchen shower in their honor at the Historic Train Depot in Mount Olive. Members of the bridal party held a bachelorette weekend in Charleston, S.C. in September.

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

Swanson-Rouse

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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.


Gwatney-Buskirk

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Harper Story Gwatney of Raleigh and Benjamin Thomas Buskirk of Raleigh exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Dec. 5, 2015, at 4 p.m. at Edenton Street United Methodist Church in Raleigh, with the Rev. Edward Felix Hill Jr. and the Rev. James Harold Harry officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Thomas Gwatney Jr. of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. Thomas Gwatney Sr. of Goldsboro and the late Mr. and Mrs. Zebulon Wesley Harper of Deep Run.

She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Art degree in teaching from East Carolina University and a Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law. She is employed as assistant district attorney at Wake County District Attorney’s Office.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Scott Buskirk of Wilmington and Mrs. Martha Helmstadter Buskirk of Wilmington and the grandson of the late George Thomas of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., Jane Harris Buskirk of Charleston, S.C., the late Mr. and Mrs. John Michael Helmstadter of McKeesport, Pa., and Dr. and Mrs. Frank L. Collins of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in construction engineering and management from North Carolina State University and a Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law. He is employed as construction attorney at Lewis and Roberts PLLC.

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

Mary Covington Coleman served as matron of honor, while bridesmaids were Kristen Ann Angerer; Margaret Mary Aiken Barrow; Elizabeth Buskirk Marella, sister of the groom; Suzanne Michelle Record; and Kathryn Jeffreys Rowlett.

Peter Scott Buskirk served as best man.

Groomsmen were Michael Drew Buskirk, cousin of the groom; Seth Peter Buskirk, brother of the groom; Joshua Allen Decker; Zachary Ryan Savage; and Luke Brandt Wind.

Ushers were Heny Clay McQueen Emerson, Andrew Clayton Hurd, Tadashi Walter Seuyoshi and Edward Van Velsor Williamson.

Kristin Holland of Viva L’Event directed the wedding. Margaret Gable Eller and Erin Logan Tollison distributed programs.

Ceremony director was Mary Ellen Hicks.

Scripture readers were John Patrick Finan and Jodi Heynes Strenkowski.

Reception greeters were Mr. and Mrs. Terry Davis Cottle Sr., Mrs. Milton Gray Whitford and Ms. Karla Norris Jeffreys.

Mrs. Lynne Moody Walker was vocalist and Josh Dumbleton was organist.

A reception was held at Merrimon-Wynne House Raleigh, N.C. A reception and dance was hosted by the parents of the bride.

After a wedding trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple resides in Raleigh.

A rehearsal dinner was held North Carolina State University Club Raleigh hosted by the parents of the groom.

Events held before the wedding included a dinner party in Goldsboro, N.C., hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clinton Rouse Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Judson Aslan Cook at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rouse; an engagement party in Raleigh hosted by Ms. Margaret Mary Aiken Barrow, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Eugene Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Allen Decker, Mr. and Mrs. John Anthony Strenkowski and Mr. and Mrs. Luke Brandt Wind at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Strenkowski; an engagement party in Goldsboro hosted by family and friends of the couple at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barrett Logan; a monogram shower in Raleigh hosted by Mrs. Mary Covington Coleman, Mrs. Margaret Gable Eller, Mrs. Kathryn Jeffreys Rowlett and Mrs. Erin Logan Tollison at NoFo at the Pig; a bridesmaids’ luncheon at the City Club in Raleigh hosted by Mrs. Dannie Pipkin Brewer, Mrs. Dianne Creech Finan, Mrs. Kathryn Hilliard Lies, Mrs. Diana Hazel Pike, Mrs. Cora O’Daniel Sedlacek and Dr. Deborah Joliff Smith; a Christmas shower in Goldsboro hosted by Mrs. Milton Gray Whitford and Mrs. Susan Whitford Cottle at the home of Mrs. Whitford; a bachelor weekend in Bostic, N.C.; and a bachelorette weekend in Charlottesville, Va.

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Harper Story Gwatney of Raleigh and Benjamin Thomas Buskirk of Raleigh exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Dec. 5, 2015, at 4 p.m. at Edenton Street United Methodist Church in Raleigh, with the Rev. Edward Felix Hill Jr. and the Rev. James Harold Harry officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Thomas Gwatney Jr. of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. Thomas Gwatney Sr. of Goldsboro and the late Mr. and Mrs. Zebulon Wesley Harper of Deep Run.

She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Art degree in teaching from East Carolina University and a Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law. She is employed as assistant district attorney at Wake County District Attorney’s Office.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Scott Buskirk of Wilmington and Mrs. Martha Helmstadter Buskirk of Wilmington and the grandson of the late George Thomas of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., Jane Harris Buskirk of Charleston, S.C., the late Mr. and Mrs. John Michael Helmstadter of McKeesport, Pa., and Dr. and Mrs. Frank L. Collins of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in construction engineering and management from North Carolina State University and a Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law. He is employed as construction attorney at Lewis and Roberts PLLC.

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

Mary Covington Coleman served as matron of honor, while bridesmaids were Kristen Ann Angerer; Margaret Mary Aiken Barrow; Elizabeth Buskirk Marella, sister of the groom; Suzanne Michelle Record; and Kathryn Jeffreys Rowlett.

Peter Scott Buskirk served as best man.

Groomsmen were Michael Drew Buskirk, cousin of the groom; Seth Peter Buskirk, brother of the groom; Joshua Allen Decker; Zachary Ryan Savage; and Luke Brandt Wind.

Ushers were Heny Clay McQueen Emerson, Andrew Clayton Hurd, Tadashi Walter Seuyoshi and Edward Van Velsor Williamson.

Kristin Holland of Viva L’Event directed the wedding. Margaret Gable Eller and Erin Logan Tollison distributed programs.

Ceremony director was Mary Ellen Hicks.

Scripture readers were John Patrick Finan and Jodi Heynes Strenkowski.

Reception greeters were Mr. and Mrs. Terry Davis Cottle Sr., Mrs. Milton Gray Whitford and Ms. Karla Norris Jeffreys.

Mrs. Lynne Moody Walker was vocalist and Josh Dumbleton was organist.

A reception was held at Merrimon-Wynne House Raleigh, N.C. A reception and dance was hosted by the parents of the bride.

After a wedding trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple resides in Raleigh.

A rehearsal dinner was held North Carolina State University Club Raleigh hosted by the parents of the groom.

Events held before the wedding included a dinner party in Goldsboro, N.C., hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clinton Rouse Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Judson Aslan Cook at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rouse; an engagement party in Raleigh hosted by Ms. Margaret Mary Aiken Barrow, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Eugene Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Allen Decker, Mr. and Mrs. John Anthony Strenkowski and Mr. and Mrs. Luke Brandt Wind at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Strenkowski; an engagement party in Goldsboro hosted by family and friends of the couple at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barrett Logan; a monogram shower in Raleigh hosted by Mrs. Mary Covington Coleman, Mrs. Margaret Gable Eller, Mrs. Kathryn Jeffreys Rowlett and Mrs. Erin Logan Tollison at NoFo at the Pig; a bridesmaids’ luncheon at the City Club in Raleigh hosted by Mrs. Dannie Pipkin Brewer, Mrs. Dianne Creech Finan, Mrs. Kathryn Hilliard Lies, Mrs. Diana Hazel Pike, Mrs. Cora O’Daniel Sedlacek and Dr. Deborah Joliff Smith; a Christmas shower in Goldsboro hosted by Mrs. Milton Gray Whitford and Mrs. Susan Whitford Cottle at the home of Mrs. Whitford; a bachelor weekend in Bostic, N.C.; and a bachelorette weekend in Charlottesville, Va.

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Janah Em Best and Jason Kenneth Thornton, DVM, of Grantham exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Dec. 12, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Selah Christian Church in Grantham, with the Rev Patrick Muston officiating.

The bride is the daughter of John Mark of Mount Olive and Shirley Broughton Best of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of the late Willie James and Emily Goodson Best of Mount Olive and Julian Becton Broughton Sr. and Helen Ireland Broughton of Merritt.

She she is a graduate from East Carolina University. She is employed as a teacher at Wayne County Public Schools.

The groom is the son of Kenneth Wayne and Dianne Tart Thornton of Grantham and the grandson of the late Edgar Lee and Ruby Keel Thornton of Grantham and the late Dr. John Lisker Tart Sr. and Marjorie Stevens Tart of Grantham.

He he is a graduate from North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a veterinarian at his practice, Quality Care Animal Hospital, in Four Oaks, N.C.

After a wedding trip to Florida, the couple resides in Grantham.

Garcia-Shipman

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Mariana Garcia of Raleigh and Cody Clark Shipman of Raleigh exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. at Saint Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Alex Gonzalez officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert J. Garcia Jr. of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Guadalupe Olivo Garcia and the late Gilbert J. Garcia Sr. of San Antonio, Texas, the late Gen. Brig. Jesús Roberto of Mexico City, Mexico, and Virginia Valdés Mendoza of Aguascalientes, Mexico.

The bride is a Goldsboro native and a graduate of Eastern Wayne High School. In 2008, she graduated from North Carolina State University with dual bachelor degrees in textile apparel management and Spanish. She is currently studying to be a nurse at WTCC.

The groom is the son of Jane Clark Shipman of Wilmington and Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Shipman of Rocky Mount and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Shipman Sr. of Keyser, W. Va., and the late Rev. and Mrs. John K. Clark of Halifax, Va.

He is from Manteo, N.C. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2006. He is pursuing his MBA at North Carolina State University. He is employed as a mechanical engineer at Caterpillar.

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

She wore her mother’s wedding dress and family lace mantilla. The dress was an ivory silk sweetheart dress with an organza overlay with short sleeves, a boat neck and a jeweled belt. The bride carried a clutch-style bouquet of white roses accented with eucalyptus and lambs ear.

Denise Garcia Barnett of Garner, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, while Elisa Iliana Garcia of Houston, Texas, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.

Her bridesmaid was Kelsey Elise Pettitt, sister of the groom, of Clayton.

Ian Falkenberg of Gloucester, Va., childhood friend of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were David Bentley of Raleigh and Jon Pettitt of Clayton.

Ushers were Miles Shipman, brother of the groom, and Jose Julio Guijarro III, cousin of the bride.

Carole Sears directed the wedding. Leslie Resnick and Tiffani Vines, friends of the couple, distributed programs.

Readings were by Christina Guijarro of Houston, Texas, Marisa Guijarro of Arlington, Va., Natalia Batiz-Blanco of Campbell, Calif., and Margaret Guijarro of Raleigh, N.C., all cousins of the bride.

Music for the ceremony was provided by violinist Paige Barwick and harpist Andrea Blanchfield.

The bride’s parents hosted the reception at Walnut Creek Country Club.

The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the Shipman family at the Arts Council of Wayne County.

Other wedding events included an engagement party May 2 hosted by family friends at Maxwell Fun Farm, and a bridal shower Sept. 12 hosted by Hunter Arnett, Jacqueline Capasso, Meghan Hadley, Georgia Hill and Leslie Resnick in Raleigh.

After the wedding, they will reside in Raleigh.

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Tiffany Danielle Ray of Greenville and Justin Marlen Newson exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Dec. 5, 2015, at 4:00 pm at Christ’s Church in Grenville.

The bride is the daughter of Michael and Tammy Bell of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Mary Lee Davis of Dudley.

The bride is a 1998 graduate of Goldsboro High School, and attended East Carolina University and Pitt Community College. She is currently working as an RN. She is employed as a registered nurse at Vidant Medical Center.

The groom is the son of Jimmy and Liz Newson of Greenville and the grandson of the late Vinnie Lee and Tiemon Newson of New Brunswick, N.J., and the late Thomas and Bernice Rogers of Hobgood.

The groom graduated from St Peter’s High School and attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and Pitt Community College. He is currently working in the environmental services department at Vidant Medical Center.

She wore a white satin floor-length gown with a side-draped bodice and an off-the-shoulder neckline. The lovely A-line silhouette also boasted a pretty lace-up back and a chapel train. A crystal and rhinestone flower hairclip was worn with no veil.

A reception was held at the Greenville Convention Center following the wedding ceremony.

After a cruise to the Bahamas, the couple resides in Greenville, N.C.

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