Amanda Nicole Brock and William Benjamin Ellis of Snow Hill exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Michele Clark and the Rev. Bobby Fletcher officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Michael Dean and Rebecca Pope Brock of Eureka and the granddaughter of the late J.W. and Jacqueline Bogue Brock of Eureka and Joyce Aycock Pope and the late William Ellis Pope of Pikeville.

She is a 2005 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School and a 2008 graduate of Carteret Community College with an associate degree with a concentration of respiratory therapy. She attends Ashford University for a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management. She is employed as a registered respiratory therapist at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

The groom is the son of Michael Kirby Ellis and Joan Alphin Ellis of Snow Hill and the grandson of Ann Ellis Denton of Stantonsburg, the late Kirby Ellis of Arba and Geraldine Alphin Medlin and the late Norwood Alphin of LaGrange.

He is a 2004 graduate of Greene Central High School. He is employed as a truck driver/heavy equipment operator at Peak Branch Construction in Snow Hill.

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

She wore a satin ballgown with a pleated bodice and pick ups and an off-the-shoulder bodice with a chapel train.

Her headpiece was a two-tiered tulle fingertip-length veil embellished with a beaded stitched edge with a crystal cluster comb that featured a floral motif.

The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of malibu Gerbers with green button poms in the center with green pins, green hypericum berries and a salal tip collar.

Danielle Brock was her sister’s maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Cartrena Sharp, friend of the bride, and Beth Thigpen, cousin of the bride.

Michael Ellis was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Michael Ellis Jr., brother of the groom, and Andrew Harrison, friend of the groom.

Carol Mobley, friend of the couple, was flower girl. Allan Tucker, cousin of the groom, was ringbearer.

Toni Fletcher directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Michelle Whitlock. Darlene Brady distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Cynthia Free, pianist, and Rebecca Brock, vocalist.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception in the fellowship hall. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alphin, uncle and aunt of the groom, greeted guests. Mr. and Mrs. Ben King, uncle and aunt of the bride, cut the wedding cake. Mamie Chase, friend of the couple, poured punch.

After their wedding trip to the Kentucky mountains, the couple will reside in Eureka.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower Aug. 7 at Eureka United Methodist Church hosted by family and friends of the bride; a bridal shower Aug. 20 at Liberty Baptist Church in Snow Hill hosted by the groom’s mother; a lingerie shower Sept. 16 at the home of Michelle Whitlock hosted by Danielle Brock, sister of the bride, and friends; a bridal shower Sept. 18 at Nahunta Friends Church hosted by the bride’s family; and a bridal luncheon Oct. 28 at the home Mrs. Kenneth Davis hosted by the bride’s family.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner Oct. 28 at Eureka United Methodist Church fellowship hall.

Summer Lee Graham of Pikeville and Marshall Taylor Carr of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at The First Pentecostal Holiness Church, with Bill Rose officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Deborah Graham of Pikeville and the granddaughter of B.J. and Ann Lee of Mount Olive and Alice House and the late Earl House of LaGrange.

She graduated from Princeton High School in 2004 and Wayne Community College School of Nursing in 2008. She is employed as registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

The groom is the son of Alan and Beth Carr of Goldsboro and the grandson of Marshall and June Carr of Wilson and Inez Perkins and the late Calbert Perkins of Goldsboro.

He graduated from Rosewood High School in 2004 and East Carolina University in 2008 with a degree in construction management. He is employed as a concrete rep at S. T. Wooten Corp.

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

She wore a couture satin slim A-line gown with a sweetheart neckline and crystal jeweled band accenting the empire waist with a fluted side drape with jeweled detail. She also wore a handmade satin collar tie necklace with diamonds and Swarovski crystals.

Her headpiece was a 1920s-inspired custom birdcage veil with beaded accents.

The bride carried a satin hand-tied bouquet of pink miniature calla lilies and green hydrangeas accented with orchids.

Hillarie Williams of Goldsboro was matron of honor, while Jena Bish of Dover was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Emily Waddell of Goldsboro, sister of the groom; Tsehaye Dagnachew of Greenville, friend of the bride; Ashley McPhail of Norfolk, Va., cousin of the bride; and Malissa Graham of Princeton, sister-in-law of the bride.

Alan Carr was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Wade Graham of Princeton, brother of the bride; Joel Waddell of Goldsboro, brother-in-law of the groom; Jeff Baumgartner of Princeton and Josh Allen, friends of the groom; and Adam Keen of Wilmington, cousin of the groom.

Ushers were Josh Barnes of Archers Lodge, Matt Turner of Pinetops and Blake Cason of Raleigh, friends of the groom, and Lee Perkins of Angier, cousin of the groom.

Abbie Sanders, Hannah Sanders, Saylor Johnson and Carlee Waddell, nieces of the groom, were flower girls. Maddox Johnson was ringbearer.

Julie Hales directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Casey Reid of Wilmington, Whitney Morgan of Wilson, Blair Barnes of Archers Lodge and Karen Benton of LaGrange.

Greeters were Scott and Stephanie Johnson of Goldsboro and Jason and Kim Strickland of Princeton.

A program of wedding music was provided by Phil Huffman, pianist, and Jill Howell, Jay Sauls and Steven Reaves, vocalists.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parent hosted a reception in the church MTC facility.

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

Events held before the wedding included a shrimp and wings, lawn and tool party June 25 hosted by Steve and Beverly Keen and Donna Best; a bridal shower July 31 at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church hosted by the bride’s family; a dessert bridal shower Aug. 14 at the home of Donna Best hosted by family and friends of the groom; a bridal shower Aug. 24 hosted by the nurses of the ICU; a lingerie shower Aug. 26 hosted by Emily Waddell, sister of the groom, Blair Barnes, cousin of the groom, and Stephanie Johnson, friend of the bride; and a bridesmaids’ luncheon Sept. 9 at the Peach House hosted by Jena Bish and Marleen Edwards.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Quince A Southern Bistro.

Ashley Ann Ivey and Charles Thomas Anderson Jr. exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. at Mount Olive Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Wanda Simmons and the Rev. Steven Wicks officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Robert Barkley and Christie West Ivey of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of Leslie and Polly Ivey Turner and the late Major Foy Ivey of Mount Olive and Shirley Greene West and the late William Houston West Jr. of Goldsboro.

She graduated from North Duplin High School in 2005 and Nash Community College in 2011 with an associate degree. She is employed as a physical therapist assistant at Mount Olive Physical Therapy.

The groom is the son of Margaret Price Anderson and the late Charles Thomas Anderson of Mount Olive and the grandson of the late Paul and Hazel McNamara Anderson, Clara Summerlin Price and the late Hubert Lee Price of Mount Olive.

He graduated from Southern Wayne High School in 1998 and North Carolina State University in 2001 with an associate degree in animal sciences. He is employed as an equipment operator at Piedmont Natural Gas.

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

She wore a white satin A-line gown with beaded lace appliqué and a halter neckline. It had a chapel-length train with scalloped overlay lace hem.

Her headpiece was an elbow-length veil with beaded edging.

The bride carried a bouquet of magnolias with roses and baby’s breath.

Megan Lee Anderson was maid of honor.

Elizabeth Brooke Radford was the bridesmaid.

Groomsmen were Cody Barkley Ivey and Wesley Paul Head

Ushers were Major Foy Ivey III and Benjamin Yates Ivey.

Honorary groomsmen were Carter Manley Jones, John David Norton, Justin Price West, Richard Neal West Jr. and Ryan Major Norton.

Honorary bridesmaids were Allison Deanne West, Cathryn Dawn Jones and Dawn Anderson.

Kristal Jones directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Kristie Norton and Sharon Jones. Stephanie Ivey and Courtney Ivey distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Cathy Mason, organist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Southern Wayne Country Club. Debbie Powlas, Kitsie Jones, Ricky West, Bill West, Jean West, Gwyn Price, J.B. Price, Patsy West and Jorge West were attendants.

After their wedding trip to Atlantic Beach, the couple will reside in Mount Olive.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal brunch hosted by Debbie Powlas and Kitsie Jones; a bridal shower at Bethel United Methodist Church; a bridal shower at Mount Olive Presbyterian Church; a lingerie shower hosted by Brooke Radford and Megan Anderson; a miscellaneous shower hosted by Terrie Walton; and a bridal luncheon hosted by Margaret Anderson, Megan Anderson, Clara Price, Polly Turner, Becky Ivey and Courtney Ivey.

The groom’s mother hosted a rehearsal dinner Sept. 16 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Mount Olive.

Cathy Fonvielle, Cindy Ivey and Charles Ivey hosted a Christmas shower after the wedding.

Kimberly Grayson Scott and Thomas John Weber of Dudley exchanged vows Sept. 3 at the Sleepy Creek Chapel in Dudley, with Lt. John Anderson officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Rodney Grayson Scott Jr. and Terry Brickhouse Scott of Dudley and the granddaughter of Rodney Scott and Verna Scott of Goldsboro and Joseph and Marie Brickhouse of Dudley.

The groom is the son of John Michael and Melba Eva Weber of Daytona Beach, Fla.

He is serving in the United States Air Force as a captain, stationed at Camp Lejeune.

The couple resides in Surf City.

Anna Lynn Weeks of Greenville and Julio Cesar Soto of Greenville exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m. at Yankee Hall Plantation in Greenville, with Ira Williford officiating.

The bride is the daughter of David Earl and Debbie Sauls Weeks of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Zelda Rae Weeks and the late Martin Luther Weeks of Wilson and the late Wayne and Hilda Sauls of Goldsboro.

She graduated from Eastern Wayne High School in 2005 and East Carolina University in 2009 with a degree in marketing and business administration. She is employed as the assistant general manager at an American Campus Community.

The groom is the son of Juan and Josafath Soto of Faison and the grandson of Eucebio Soto, the late Maria Cruz Soto, Cornelio Saucedo and the late Maria Luisa Saucedo of Faison.

He graduated from North Duplin High School in 2004 and East Carolina University in 2009 with a degree in nutrition and health management. He is employed as the maintenance supervisor at an American Campus Community.

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

She wore a champagne-colored strapless satin ballgown with a sweetheart neckline with beaded lace appliqués.

Her headpiece was an ivory veil that fell to finger-tip-length.

The bride carried a bouquet of white roses adorned with her late granny’s pearl necklace.

Tessa Weeks was her sister’s maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Brandi Butts, Sadie Poole and Amanda Morton, friends of the bride.

Juan Soto was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Miguel Soto, brother of the groom, and Nathaniel Steward and Justin Bohannon, friends of the groom.

Barbara Ward directed the wedding.

A program of wedding music was provided by Tomoko Kato, pianist, and Christina Wohlford, violinist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the ballroom of Yankee Hall Plantation.

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

Events held before the wedding included a shower Oct. 23 at United in Christ Pentecostal Church in Goldsboro; a bachelorette party Oct. 28 in Raleigh; a bridal party luncheon Nov. 6 at Tokyo Japanese Restaurant in Greenville; and a bachelor party Nov. 11 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

The bride’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Rep Express Catering in Greenville.

Colleen E White and Charles Ray Leftdwrige exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wayne County Justice of the Peace.

The bride is the daughter of Gerald C. and Shirley A. Herron of Goldsboro

The groom is the son of Mary Elizabeth Leftdwrige and the late Willie Leftdwrige of Goldsboro

The bride was given in marriage by her parents.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Mayflower Restaurant.

The couple is residing in Goldsboro.

Chelcie Rawls and Dreher Bozard of Halifax exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. at Forest Hills Baptist Church in Wilson, with the Rev. C. Ray Barnhill officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Andy and Diane Rawls of Wilson and the granddaughter of Rachel Rawls and the late John Rawls of Dudley, Maureen Barratt and the late Stuart Barratt of Goldsboro and Dwain Montgomery of Kokomo, Ind.

She graduated from Hunt High School in Wilson and attended Wilson Community College. She attends nursing school at Nash Community College. She is employed as part-time server/trainer at Cracker Barrel in Roanoke Rapids.

The groom is the son of Rod and Linda Bozard of Enfield and the grandson of Willie Bozard and the late John Bozard of Enfield.

He graduated from Halifax Academy’s Basic Law Enforcement Training. He is employed as sheriff’s deputy with Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

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

Ashley B. Cobb of Pinetops was her sister’s matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Stephanie Sommerville and Laurie Strickland of Wilson and Brittany Petway of Lucama, friends of the bride.

Rod Bozard was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Jonathan Cobb of Pinetops, brother-in-law of the groom; John Bozard of Enfield, cousin of the groom; and Nate Mould of Raleigh and Charles Stuart Locke of Wilmington, friends of the groom.

Ushers were Brandon Denton of Spring Hope and Jay Bryant of Enfield, friends of the groom.

Sammy Mould of Red Oak was the junior bridesmaid.

Samantha Edgerton of Macclesfield was flower girl.

Karen Stancil directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Paige Perry. Strickland distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Jennifer Bryant, pianist; the Rev. Grant Stanley and Melissa Eatmon, vocalists; and Clyde Patterson, organist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at The Leaning Tree in Bailey.

After their wedding trip to Atlantic Beach, the couple will reside in Halifax.

A rehearsal dinner was held at The Leaning Tree.

Ashlee Joie Pearce of Pikeville and Jacob Wayne Allen exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. at First Pentecostal Holiness Church, with Bill Rose officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Lester Earl Pearce of Goldsboro, Cathy Hollowell Gardner of Pikeville, Joey Gardner and Donna M. Pearce and the granddaughter of Leamon and Annie Ruth Pearce and the late Milford Edgar Hollowell of Goldsboro and Bobbie Hester Patterson of Dudley.

She graduate from Charles B. Aycock High School in 2007 and attends Wayne Community College. She is employed as assistant manager at Burger King.

The groom is the son of Larry Wayne Allen and Betsy Faucette Lawhorn of Goldsboro, Lily Sutton and Ricky Lawhorn and the grandson of the late E.H. Allen “Buddy” and Rachel M. Allen of Pikeville and the late J.G. Faucette and Bessie Hines Faucette of Goldsboro.

He graduate from Rosewood High school in 2006. He is employed in the lumber yard at Georgia Pacific.

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

She wore a gown with a strapless sweetheart neckline embellished with crystals and beading with an inverted V and crystal with a pick-up throughout the bottom of the gown. It had a sweep train.

Her headpiece was covered with crystals and pearls with a shoulder-length veil.

Teresa Pearce and Hope Wade were matrons of honor.

Bridesmaids were Vickie Gilbert, Jordan Huffman, Heather Allen and Virginia Allen.

Larry Allen was best man.

Groomsmen were Les Pearce, Justin Allen, Jonathan Allen and Kevin Gilbert.

Mary Katherine Allen and Autumn Pearce were flower girls. Woody Gilbert was ringbearer.

Joyce Craft and Teresa Williams directed the wedding. Presiding at the register and distributing programs was Holly Price.

Donna Forehand and Sandra Evans were special helpers.

A program of wedding music was provided by Kathy Barker, pianist, and Luke Forehand, vocalist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the Kidstuf room at the church.

After their wedding trip to Emerald Isle, the couple will reside in Rosewood.

Events held before the wedding included a shower hosted by the families; a girl’s weekend in Wilmington; and a guy’s weekend in Atlantic Beach.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the church.

Kimberly Grayson Scott and Thomas John Weber of Dudley exchanged vows Sept. 3 at the Sleepy Creek Chapel in Dudley, with Lt. John Anderson officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Rodney Grayson Scott Jr. and Terry Brickhouse Scott of Dudley and the granddaughter of Rodney Scott and Verna Scott of Goldsboro and Joseph and Marie Brickhouse of Dudley.

The groom is the son of John Michael and Melba Eva Weber of Daytona Beach, Fla.

He is serving in the United States Air Force as a captain, stationed at Camp Lejeune.

The couple resides in Surf City.

Anna Lynn Weeks of Greenville and Julio Cesar Soto of Greenville exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m. at Yankee Hall Plantation in Greenville, with Ira Williford officiating.

The bride is the daughter of David Earl and Debbie Sauls Weeks of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Zelda Rae Weeks and the late Martin Luther Weeks of Wilson and the late Wayne and Hilda Sauls of Goldsboro.

She graduated from Eastern Wayne High School in 2005 and East Carolina University in 2009 with a degree in marketing and business administration. She is employed as the assistant general manager at an American Campus Community.

The groom is the son of Juan and Josafath Soto of Faison and the grandson of Eucebio Soto, the late Maria Cruz Soto, Cornelio Saucedo and the late Maria Luisa Saucedo of Faison.

He graduated from North Duplin High School in 2004 and East Carolina University in 2009 with a degree in nutrition and health management. He is employed as the maintenance supervisor at an American Campus Community.

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

She wore a champagne-colored strapless satin ballgown with a sweetheart neckline with beaded lace appliqués.

Her headpiece was an ivory veil that fell to finger-tip-length.

The bride carried a bouquet of white roses adorned with her late granny’s pearl necklace.

Tessa Weeks was her sister’s maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Brandi Butts, Sadie Poole and Amanda Morton, friends of the bride.

Juan Soto was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Miguel Soto, brother of the groom, and Nathaniel Steward and Justin Bohannon, friends of the groom.

Barbara Ward directed the wedding.

A program of wedding music was provided by Tomoko Kato, pianist, and Christina Wohlford, violinist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the ballroom of Yankee Hall Plantation.

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

Events held before the wedding included a shower Oct. 23 at United in Christ Pentecostal Church in Goldsboro; a bachelorette party Oct. 28 in Raleigh; a bridal party luncheon Nov. 6 at Tokyo Japanese Restaurant in Greenville; and a bachelor party Nov. 11 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

The bride’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Rep Express Catering in Greenville.

Colleen E White and Charles Ray Leftdwrige exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wayne County Justice of the Peace.

The bride is the daughter of Gerald C. and Shirley A. Herron of Goldsboro

The groom is the son of Mary Elizabeth Leftdwrige and the late Willie Leftdwrige of Goldsboro

The bride was given in marriage by her parents.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Mayflower Restaurant.

The couple is residing in Goldsboro.

Chelcie Rawls and Dreher Bozard of Halifax exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. at Forest Hills Baptist Church in Wilson, with the Rev. C. Ray Barnhill officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Andy and Diane Rawls of Wilson and the granddaughter of Rachel Rawls and the late John Rawls of Dudley, Maureen Barratt and the late Stuart Barratt of Goldsboro and Dwain Montgomery of Kokomo, Ind.

She graduated from Hunt High School in Wilson and attended Wilson Community College. She attends nursing school at Nash Community College. She is employed as part-time server/trainer at Cracker Barrel in Roanoke Rapids.

The groom is the son of Rod and Linda Bozard of Enfield and the grandson of Willie Bozard and the late John Bozard of Enfield.

He graduated from Halifax Academy’s Basic Law Enforcement Training. He is employed as sheriff’s deputy with Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

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

Ashley B. Cobb of Pinetops was her sister’s matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Stephanie Sommerville and Laurie Strickland of Wilson and Brittany Petway of Lucama, friends of the bride.

Rod Bozard was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Jonathan Cobb of Pinetops, brother-in-law of the groom; John Bozard of Enfield, cousin of the groom; and Nate Mould of Raleigh and Charles Stuart Locke of Wilmington, friends of the groom.

Ushers were Brandon Denton of Spring Hope and Jay Bryant of Enfield, friends of the groom.

Sammy Mould of Red Oak was the junior bridesmaid.

Samantha Edgerton of Macclesfield was flower girl.

Karen Stancil directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Paige Perry. Strickland distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Jennifer Bryant, pianist; the Rev. Grant Stanley and Melissa Eatmon, vocalists; and Clyde Patterson, organist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at The Leaning Tree in Bailey.

After their wedding trip to Atlantic Beach, the couple will reside in Halifax.

A rehearsal dinner was held at The Leaning Tree.

Ashlee Joie Pearce of Pikeville and Jacob Wayne Allen exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. at First Pentecostal Holiness Church, with Bill Rose officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Lester Earl Pearce of Goldsboro, Cathy Hollowell Gardner of Pikeville, Joey Gardner and Donna M. Pearce and the granddaughter of Leamon and Annie Ruth Pearce and the late Milford Edgar Hollowell of Goldsboro and Bobbie Hester Patterson of Dudley.

She graduate from Charles B. Aycock High School in 2007 and attends Wayne Community College. She is employed as assistant manager at Burger King.

The groom is the son of Larry Wayne Allen and Betsy Faucette Lawhorn of Goldsboro, Lily Sutton and Ricky Lawhorn and the grandson of the late E.H. Allen “Buddy” and Rachel M. Allen of Pikeville and the late J.G. Faucette and Bessie Hines Faucette of Goldsboro.

He graduate from Rosewood High school in 2006. He is employed in the lumber yard at Georgia Pacific.

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

She wore a gown with a strapless sweetheart neckline embellished with crystals and beading with an inverted V and crystal with a pick-up throughout the bottom of the gown. It had a sweep train.

Her headpiece was covered with crystals and pearls with a shoulder-length veil.

Teresa Pearce and Hope Wade were matrons of honor.

Bridesmaids were Vickie Gilbert, Jordan Huffman, Heather Allen and Virginia Allen.

Larry Allen was best man.

Groomsmen were Les Pearce, Justin Allen, Jonathan Allen and Kevin Gilbert.

Mary Katherine Allen and Autumn Pearce were flower girls. Woody Gilbert was ringbearer.

Joyce Craft and Teresa Williams directed the wedding. Presiding at the register and distributing programs was Holly Price.

Donna Forehand and Sandra Evans were special helpers.

A program of wedding music was provided by Kathy Barker, pianist, and Luke Forehand, vocalist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the Kidstuf room at the church.

After their wedding trip to Emerald Isle, the couple will reside in Rosewood.

Events held before the wedding included a shower hosted by the families; a girl’s weekend in Wilmington; and a guy’s weekend in Atlantic Beach.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the church.

Chelcie Rawls and Dreher Bozard of Halifax exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. at Forest Hills Baptist Church in Wilson, with the Rev. C. Ray Barnhill officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Andy and Diane Rawls of Wilson and the granddaughter of Rachel Rawls and the late John Rawls of Dudley, Maureen Barratt and the late Stuart Barratt of Goldsboro and Dwain Montgomery of Kokomo, Ind.

She graduated from Hunt High School in Wilson and attended Wilson Community College. She attends nursing school at Nash Community College. She is employed as part-time server/trainer at Cracker Barrel in Roanoke Rapids.

The groom is the son of Rod and Linda Bozard of Enfield and the grandson of Willie Bozard and the late John Bozard of Enfield.

He graduated from Halifax Academy’s Basic Law Enforcement Training. He is employed as sheriff’s deputy with Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

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

Ashley B. Cobb of Pinetops was her sister-in-law’s matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Stephanie Sommerville and Laurie Strickland of Wilson and Brittany Petway of Lucama, friends of the bride.

Rod Bozard was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Jonathan Cobb of Pinetops, brother-in-law of the groom; John Bozard of Enfield, cousin of the groom; and Nate Mould of Raleigh and Charles Stuart Locke of Wilmington, friends of the groom.

Ushers were Brandon Denton of Spring Hope and Jay Bryant of Enfield, friends of the groom.

Sammy Mould of Red Oak was the junior bridesmaid.

Samantha Edgerton of Macclesfield was the flower girl.

Karen Stancil directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Paige Perry. Hannah Strickland distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Jennifer Bryant, pianist; the Rev. Grant Stanley and Melissa Eatmon, vocalists; and Clyde Patterson, organist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at The Leaning Tree in Bailey.

After their wedding trip to Atlantic Beach, the couple will reside in Halifax.

A rehearsal dinner was held at The Leaning Tree.

Crystal Dee Howell and Justin Thomas Pate exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 11, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at United In Christ Church, with Pastor Ira Williford officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Billy Dee and Judy Lancaster Howell of Patetown and the granddaughter of the late George Dewitt and Thelma Horne Howell of Patetown and Thelma Head Lancaster and the late Clifton Rudolph Lancaster of Pikeville.

She is a 2004 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School and a graduate of Wayne Community College for early childhood development and nursing assisting. She is employed as a certified nursing assistant at Goldsboro Pediatrics PA.

The groom is the son of Ronnie Thomas and Beverly Horne Pate of Pikeville and the grandson of the late Joseph C. and Ruby Forehand Pate of Pikeville, Rudolph Allen Horne and Barbara Jones Bushee of Pikeville.

He is a 2002 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High school. After graduating, he was self-employed as a mechanic at R&R Repairs, where he still works part-time. He is employed as a mechanic at Musgrave Equipment.

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

She wore a white strapless A-line gown with a train. The bodice was trimmed in lace and covered with silver sequins and beading.

Her headpiece was a simple headband lined with rhinestones.

The bride carried a bouquet of calla lilies, white roses and blue hydrangeas accented with black pearls.

Cindy Lee was her sister’s matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Rhonda Daniels and Marsha Peele, sisters of the groom; Kristina Grimes, friend of the bride; and Crystal Marie Howell, cousin of the bride.

Ronnie Pate was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Mike Daniels and Daniel Peele, brothers-in-law of the groom; Jimmy Saunders, friend of the groom; and Ty Daniels, nephew of the groom.

Abby Lee, niece of the bride, and Mya Daniels and Payton Peele, nieces of the groom, were junior bridesmaids.

Ushers were Curtis Howell and Chad Howell, brothers of the bride, and Eric Lee, brother-in-law of the bride.

Alexus Howell, niece of the bride, was the miniature bride.

Aubrey Howell, niece of the bride, was flower girl. Brayden Peele, nephew of the groom, was ringbearer.

Stephanie Wallace directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Karen Saunders. Dustin Lee, Cheyenne Saunders and Kaleigh Saunders distributed programs.

Makayla Lane passed out bubbles.

Lowrise Howell made all of the flower arrangements.

Photographer was Wendy Fowler. Videographer was Johnny Head.

A program of wedding music was provided by Pam Bedford and Josh Parnell, vocalists. Sound was provided by Mike and Catina Davis.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held. Finger foods were served and made by the couple’s families. Judy Ohara made cupcakes. Attendants were Faye Person, Lynn Sasser, Monica Sasser, Peggy Person, Geraldine Cox, Tammy Howell, Debbie Kennedy, Judy Ohara and Chris Fowler.

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

The couple’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner. Jimmy Rollins barbecued a pig and chickens.

Events held before the wedding included a lingerie shower Aug. 19 at the home of the bride hosted by friend Kristina Grimes; a miscellaneous shower hosted by the brides’s mother at United in Christ Church Sept. 4; a cookout Sept. 17 hosted by the bride’s sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Eric Lee, at their home in Rosewood; a miscellaneous shower hosted by the groom’s family Oct. 15 at Liberty Church in Goldsboro; a bachelorette weekend in Myrtle Beach hosted by the bride’s friends, Steph-anie Wallace, Vanessa Crumpler and Brandy Strickland, and co-workers Sept. 31-Oct. 2; and a bachelor weekend in Raleigh Nov. 5 for the groom hosted by friend, Jimmy Saunders.

Ellen Susan Crowell and Stuart Justin Poland exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 24, 2011, at 4 p.m. at Fairmont United Methodist Church in Raleigh, with the Rev. Timothy Catlett officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Lowrance Crowell III of Salisbury and the granddaughter of Vanda Crowell and the late Jim Crowell of Salisbury and the late Mr. and Mrs. Gaither Shaw of Sumter, S.C.

A 2004 graduate of West Rowan High School, Ellen received Bachelor of Arts degrees in communication and sociology from North Carolina State University in 2008. She is a doctoral student in audiology at East Carolina University.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brice Sylvester Poland Jr. of Elm City and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Poland of Elm City and Beatrice Johnson, the late George Johnson and the late Rachel Johnson of Goldsboro.

A 2002 graduate of Southern Nash High School, Stuart received a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology from North Carolina State University in 2009. He is a graphic designer for Teleflex.

After a wedding trip to the Bahamas, the couple resides in Elm City.

Caroline Elizabeth Adams of Johns Island, S.C., and Stephen John Dees of Johns Island exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Sandals Grande Antigua in St. Johns, Antigua, with Vaughn Walker officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Norman James and Pamela Drum Adams of Hickory and the granddaughter of the late Jesse H. and Lucille M. Adams, Rebecca W. Drum and the late Howard R. Drum of Hickory.

She is a 1996 graduate of Hickory High School and a 2003 honor graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Doctorate of Pharmacy. She is employed as a pediatric clinical pharmacist at Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital in Charleston, S.C.

The groom is the son of John E. Dees Jr. of Palm City, Fla., and Barbara Ann Dees of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; the stepson of Hollis Grayson Earley of Hampstead; and the grandson of the late Dr. John E. Dees and Elizabeth Gautier Dees of Goldsboro, Ann Lorraine Ortzsik of Naples, Fla., and the late Harold Joseph Ortzsik of Miami, Fla.

He is a 1996 graduate Eastern Wayne High School and a 2001 honor graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in chemical engineering and textile chemistry. He is employed as vice president of sales with Dulany Industries/Southern States Chemical in Savannah, Ga., and Wilmington.

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

She wore a mermaid-cut ivory satin gown.

She wore fresh white orchids in her hair and carried a bouquet of multicolored orchids.

Immediately following the sunset beach ceremony, guests entered the lavish gardens for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner overlooking the elegant Sandals Grande Resort.

The couple continued their honeymoon in Antigua at the Sandals Grande Resort and Spa.

They reside in the Charleston area with plans to move to Savannah in the near future.

Festivities began Friday evening with a welcoming dinner for family and invited guests on the beach.

Logan Trammell Skelton and Scott Simmons Walker exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. at Saulston United Methodist Church, with Carolyn Sims of Goldsboro and Wallace White of Oak Grove, La., officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Donnie Joe and Hope Skelton of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Carl Ray and Dorothy White Skelton and the late Harry and Frances Trammell of Indianola, Miss.

The groom is the son of Jim and Kathy Walker of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Carl and Emily Walker of Atmore, Ala., and Erlene Simmons and the late Clyde Simmons of Jay, Fla.

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

She wore an A-line V-neck backless white handbeaded gown.

The bride’s veil was fingertip-length etched with lace.

She carried a clutch of orange roses.

Hannah Skelton, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Heather Edwards of Mount Olive and Brooke Newell and Summer Scott of Goldsboro.

Mick Walker was his brother’s best man.

Groomsmen were Marcus McCallister of Fayetteville and Brooks Jarnagin, Adam Martin and Joey Skelton of Goldsboro.

Terri Kornegay directed the wedding. Presiding at the register and distributing programs was Kellen Skinner.

A program of wedding music was provided by harpist Andrea Blanchfield of Raleigh.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the fellowship hall of the church. Reception greeters were Sheila Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Lapas and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Scott.

After their wedding trip to the Bahamas, the couple will reside in Pikeville.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower at the home of Sheila Crawford hosted by Ms.Crawford, Alexa Barnhart, Kellie West and Stefanie Adams and a bridesmaids’ luncheon in the home of Alicia Lapas hosted by Mrs. Lapas and Terri Kornegay.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Lane Tree.

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

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

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

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

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

The bride was escorted by her father.

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

Bridesmaids were Lindsey Ashley, Andrea Nido and Jena Carter.

Spencer Taylor was his brother’s best man.

Groomsmen were Andrew Crutchfield, Chris Justus and Brent Huskey.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krystal Leanne Epps of Wilmington and Gordon William Howard Jr. of Wilmington exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 2 at 3 p.m. at Pine Forest United Methodist Church, with Doug Johnson officiating.

The couple were originally married Feb. 23 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington so the bride’s father could be part of the ceremony before he passed away.

The bride is the daughter of Sue Harvell Carter of Goldsboro and the late Everette Neil Epps of Wilmington, the stepdaughter of Stanley Carter and the granddaughter of the late Everette Meters and Sally Eloise Epps, Davis Lee Harvell and the late Linda Geraldine Harvell of Goldsboro.

She is a fifth-grade teacher at Pender County Schools.

The groom is the son of Kathleen Williams Howard and the late Gordon William Howard of Goldsboro, the grandson of the late Junior Howard, Bessie Brown Baker and the late Malcom B. Williams of Goldsboro and Myrtle May Summerell of Vanceboro and the stepgrandson of Lewie Baker.

He is employed as battalion chief at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

A reception was held in the church fellowship hall.

The couple resides in Wilmington.