HOLDEN BEACH — Kimberly Carmel Wilkins of Goldsboro and Nicholas Ryan Carpenter exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 8 at 4:30 p.m. at the private west end of Holden Beach, with Keith Wilson officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Alton Wilkins and Darlene Casey of Goldsboro, the stepdaughter of Jane Wilkins and Robert Casey and the granddaughter of the late Lenly and Etta Mae Wilkins of Princeton and the late Robert and Lucille Jinnette of Goldsboro.

She graduated from Rosewood High School in 1992 and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in counseling from Liberty University. She is employed as a qualified mental health professional at Coastal Southeastern United Care.

The groom is the son of Thomas and Evelyn Carpenter of Supply and the grandson of the late Glen and Vernie Carpenter of Supply and the late Ernest and Vera Smith of Ash.

He graduated from West Brunswick High School in 2001 and attended Brunswick Community College. He is employed as the warehouse supervisor at TheGPSstore.com.

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

She wore a white strapless taffeta side draped fit-and-flare gown with beaded appliques, lace up back detail and a sweep train.

For her headpiece, she chose a two-tiered tulle elbow-length veil embellished with a scalloped metallic beading.

She carried a bouquet of white roses.

Noah Carpenter, the groom’s son, served as best man.

A program of wedding music was provided by guitarist and vocalist, Keith Hughes

A poolside reception was held immediately following the ceremony at a private residence.

After taking a cruise to the Bahamas, the couple will reside in Supply.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower at the home of Jane and Alton Wilkins Aug. 28 hosted by Jane Wilkins, Carolyn Howell and Margaret Caviness.

The parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner at First Baptist Church of Shallotte Oct. 7.

Rebecca Hadley Peacock and Bennett James Johnson exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Jan. 14, 2012, at 6 p.m. at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, with James H. Harry officiating.

The bride is the daughter of John Swaringen Peacock Jr. and Janet King Peacock of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late John Swaringen Peacock Sr. and Beverly Davis Peacock of Goldsboro and Norma Surles King and the late Clyde Edward King of Goldsboro.

She is a 2005 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School, a 2009 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in exercise and sport science and 2011 graduate of East Carolina University with a Master of Science degree in exercise physiology. She is employed as an exercise physiologist at First Health of the Carolinas Cardiac Rehab in Pinehurst.

The groom is the son of Claibourne Oris and Susan Helmer Johnson of Wilson and the grandson of Eunice Hicks Johnson and the late Oris Leon Johnson of Wilson and the late Harry Radbourne and Peggy High Helmer of Elm City.

He is a 2006 graduate of Beddingfield High School and a 2010 graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. He is employed as a health and PE teacher at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines and as assistant football and baseball coach at Pinecrest.

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

She wore an ivory satin gown that had a beaded lace overlay, deep halter neckline and a fit-and-flare silhouette with a chapel-length ivory veil.

She carried a hand-tied bouquet of winter white flowers with peacock feathers to accent.

Mary Clyde Peacock and Mallory Peacock, sisters of the bride, were maids of honor.

Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Anderson, Kelby Beale, Mimi Bridgers, Barbara Doggett, Grace Anne Edwards, Miranda Evans, Leah Lovett, Rebekah Parker and Nancy Perkins, friends of the bride.

Clay Johnson served as his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Jacob Johnson, Phillip Johnson and Travis Johnson, brothers of the groom, and Eddie Chavis, David Helms, Taylor Kluttz, Aaron Olsen, Will Sigmon, Thomas Welch and Chris Wheeler, friends of the groom.

Shelia Warrick directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Miss Stuart Roberson. Malissa Wiggins and Leslie Wiggins distributed programs.

Becky Johnson, sister-in-law of the groom, read Scripture.

Special music was provided by Mallory Peacock and Phillip Johnson. Alice Campbell was the organist, accompanied by James Old and Joseph Brinson, trumpeters.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Walnut Creek Country Club.

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Wiggins and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hughes were greeters at the reception.

After a wedding trip to New York City, the couple resides in Aberdeen.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Goldsboro Country Club.

Emilee Katelyn Quinn and Thomas Sullivan Pilkington exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Dec. 17 at 5 o’clock in the afternoon at Saulston United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Carolyn Sims and Dr. Elvin Butts officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darren Scott Quinn of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Alfred Quinn and Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Wellon Pittman of Goldsboro.

She graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School in 2008. She currently attends East Carolina University and will graduate in May 2012 with bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and biology. In the fall, she will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry to pursue a doctorate of dental surgery degree.

The groom is the son of Mrs. Nancy Sullivan Pilkington of Goldsboro and the late Mr. Terry Eugene Pilkington. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lee Pilkington and Mrs. Hazel Howell Sullivan of Goldsboro and the late Mr. Paul Braxton Sullivan.

He graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School in 2007 and East Carolina University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in middle grades education with a concentration in math and social studies. He is employed as a seventh- and eighth-grade teacher with Pitt County Public Schools.

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

The bride wore a candlelight strapless couture gown in French organza. The sweetheart neckline trailed into a deep V-back. The bodice was overlaid with Alencon lace embellished with Swarovski crystals, bugle beads and pearls. A cummerbund waist flowed into a bow tied at the back of the A-line cathedral-length gown.

Her custom-designed cathedral veil was edged with the same style lace that adorned the skirt of her gown.

The bride carried a clutch bouquet of white peonies, lily of the valley and fresh greenery wrapped with white satin ribbon.

Maggie Nicole Walston of Snow Hill, friend of the bride, was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Brittany Leigh Carr of Mount Olive, Stephanie Caitlin Rains of Goldsboro and Mallory Elizabeth Strickland of Goldsboro, friends of the bride, and Leah Quinn Lovett of Winterville, cousin of the bride.

Trent Edward Pilkington of Greenville, brother of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Trevor Eugene Pilkington of Goldsboro, brother of the groom; Dylan Scott Quinn and Ethan Samuel Quinn of Goldsboro, brothers of the bride; and Carson Gray Sasser of Goldsboro, friend of the groom.

Ushers were Paul Christopher Butts and Ray Allen Butts of Dunn, cousins of the groom.

Gwendolyn Dare Digby of Clayton, friend of the bride, was flower girl. Peyton Lee Pilkington of Goldsboro, nephew of the groom, was ringbearer.

Henry William Pittman of Chapel Hill, cousin of the bride, was the Bible bearer and held the Bible carried by the maternal grandmother and the mother of the bride on their wedding days.

Donna Digby of Clayton, friend of the couple, directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Abbey Strickland of Goldsboro, friend of the bride.

A program of wedding music was provided by Camille Frederick of Goldsboro, pianist, and Jennifer Heim of Goldsboro, violinist. Arlie Honeycutt of Garner and Thomas Shaw of Goldsboro were the vocalists.

Ethan Quinn was scripture reader.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a dinner reception at Walnut Creek Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Quinn of Charlotte, great-uncle and aunt of the bride, greeted guests. Brian Taylor of Goldsboro directed the reception.

After a wedding trip to Wintergreen, Va., the couple resides in Greenville.

Events held before the wedding included a guys’ weekend June 18-19 in Atlanta, Ga., hosted by friends of the groom; a girls’ weekend Aug. 1-3 in Asheville hosted by Maggie Walston; a bridal shower Sept. 25 at Stoney Creek Free Will Baptist Church hosted by friends and family of the groom; a garden and tool party Oct. 22 at the Pilkington home hosted by Trevor and Teresa Pilkington, brother and sister-in-law of the groom; a bridal shower Oct. 23 at Saulston United Methodist Church hosted by family and friends of the bride; a Christmas shower Nov. 27 at Saulston United Methodist Church hosted by Katina Pittman, aunt of the bride, and Angie Smith, Mallory Strickland and Wanda Strickland, friends of the bride; a bridesmaids luncheon Dec. 3 at the Pittman home hosted by Carolyn Pittman, maternal grandmother of the bride, Brenda Pittman, Katina Pittman and Jane Smith, aunts of the bride; and a wedding day breakfast Dec. 17 at Walnut Creek Country Club hosted by Vernell Quinn, paternal grandmother of the bride, and Dana Quinn and Kelly Quinn, aunts of the bride.

The groom’s mother hosted a rehearsal dinner Dec. 16 at Saulston United Methodist Church fellowship hall.

Erin Elizabeth Logan of Atlanta, Ga., and Matthew Moore Tollison of Atlanta exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 5, 2011, at 5 p.m. at Westin Savannah Harbor in Savannah, Ga., with the Rev. William Brettmann officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Robert Barrett and Jo Ann Logan of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Mary Waters Logan of Goldsboro, the late Virgil Edward Logan Jr. of Savannah, Ga., and the late Clarence Wasdin and Jessie Rose Peacock of Goldsboro.

The groom is the son of Francis Rudolph Tollison Jr. and Sara Williams Tollison of Greensboro and the grandson of the late Francis Rudolph Tollison Sr. and Mary Ann P. Tollison of Anderson, S.C., and the late Hiram Elwood and Frances M. Williams of Eden.

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

She wore an ivory lace A-line gown designed by Jim Hjelm.

She carried a bouquet of mango calla lillies over an antique fan of ivory and lace that belonged to her great-grandmother.

Emily Neill of Charlotte served as matron of honor, while bridesmaids were Allison Coppage of Greenville, S.C., Margaret Gable of Raleigh, Lucy Guill of Santa Monica, Calif., Liza Swan of Atlanta, Jennie Tollison of Steamboat Springs, Colo., sister of the groom, Mary Covington Walker of Augusta, Ga., and Nora Wallace of San Francisco, Calif.

F.R. Tollison Jr. served as best man.

Groomsmen were Jeff Davis of Greensboro, Steve Duncan of Atlanta, David Joyce of Raleigh, Jay Kirkpatrick of Greensboro, Kevin Logan of Raleigh, brother of the bride, Toby Newkirk of Atlanta and Adam Wyatt of Raleigh.

Greeters were Harper Gwatney of Raleigh and Kathryn Jeffreys of Knoxville, Tenn.

Scripture was read by Camden Elliott of Washington, D.C., and Becky Newkirk of Atlanta.

First City Events of Savannah, Ga., directed the wedding.

Floral arrangements done by Garden on the Square of Savannah, Ga., and Robert Daniel of Goldsboro.

Ceremony music was provided by classical guitarist Sean Driscoll of Savannah, Ga.

A reception was held at Westin Savannah Harbor.

After a wedding trip to Jumby Bay, Antigua, the couple resides in Atlanta.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party in Atlanta hosted by friends of the couple; a bridal shower hosted by high school friends of the bride at The Cupcake Shoppe in Raleigh; and a spa day for the bride and bridesmaids at Heavenly Spa at The Club at Savannah Harbor the morning of the wedding hosted by friends of the bride’s family.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at The Olde Pink House in Savannah Nov. 4, followed by an after-rehearsal dinner reception hosted by family and friends of the groom’s family at The Club at Savannah Harbor.

Christeanna Winslow Ferguson of Washington, N.C., and Dr. Steven Todd Richardson of Morehead City exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Jan. 28, 2012, at 5 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Goldsboro. The Rev. Madison Hankal officiated.

A program of wedding music was provided by Alice Campbell, organist, and Paige Barwick, violinist.

The bride’s son, Winslow Liam Ferguson, served as ringbearer.

The bride is employed as a registered nurse with 3HC Home Health and Hospice Inc.

The groom is employed as an anesthesiologist with Mosaic Anesthesia.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Goldsboro Country Club.

After the honeymoon, the couple will reside in Morehead City.

Melissa Kathryn Watkins and Mathieu Lacroix exchanged vows in a civil ceremony in Villeurbanne, France, Feb. 11, 2012, followed by a ceremony in St. Martin Catholic Church, with Father Christian Delorme officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archer Applewhite Watkins and the granddaughter of Mrs. C.D. Lewis and the late Mr. Lewis of Montgomery, Ala., and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Franklin Watkins of Prattville, Ala.

The groom is the son of Ms. Nadine Massolo and Mr. Henri Lacroix of Villeurbanne, France, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Massolo of Ouillins, France, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Claudius Lacroix of Digoin, France.

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

Witnesses for the couple were Miss Marine Lacroix, sister of the groom, and Mr. Ludovic Coyat, friend of the groom.

Scripture readers were Miss Naieva Rodot and Miss Patricia Kim.

Romain and Claire Drevet, cousins of the groom, were ringbearers and readers.

Following the ceremony, a dinner dance reception was held at Le Parc des Vallieres.

The couple will reside in Birmingham, Ala.

A blessing of the marriage and reception will be held in Goldsboro in the fall.

Miss Brittany Lynn McGrath of Ayden and Mr. Joshua Glenn Richardson of Ayden exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at 5 p.m. at Ayden Christian Church in Ayden, with pastor Robert Michael Goff officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Douglas Eugene McGrath and Linda Sue McGrath of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Robert Louis McGrath, the late Carolyn Runyan Davis, Joly Suzanne Bixler and the late William John Knieper Jr. all of of Indianapolis, Ind.

The groom is the son of Royce Erwin Richardson Jr. and Patty Bowen Richardson of Ayden, the grandson of Royce Erwin Richardson, the late Merle Stokes Richardson of Ayden, and D. Glenn Bowen Jr. and Margie Haddock Bowen of Ayden and the great-grandson of Mildred Haddock of Grimesland.

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

Miss Nicole Lee McGrath, sister of the bride, of Goldsboro, was maid of honor.

Mr. Royce Erwin Richardson Jr., father of the groom, served as best man.

After a wedding trip to Playa Del Carmen in the Caribbean, the couple resides in Ayden.

Stephanie Whitaker of Greenville and Eric Robinson of Greenville exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony March 3, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Baywatch Resort and Conference Center in South Carolina, with Roland Martin officiating.

The bride is the daughter of John Whitaker of Seat Pleasant, Md., and the late Ruby Carol Burnett of Raleigh.

The groom is the son of Nathaniel and Jimmie Lou Robinson of Seat Pleasant, Md.

The bride was escorted and given in marraige by John Whitaker and Xavier Nobles.

Tausha Martin was maid of honor.

Micheal Roberts served as best man.

Shayla Johnson did the make-up. Sheila Leggette was hairstylist.

Ethel Couser was mistress of ceremony.

Out-of-town guests were from Canada, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Ga, Raleigh, Greenville, Durham and Goldsboro.

After a wedding trip to Asheville, the couple resides in Greenville.

Events held before the wedding include a lingerie shower Feb. 25 at Olive Garden in Greenville and a bachelorette party at Senor Frogs at Broadway at the Beach in South Carolina.

Carrie Evelyn Bell and John Harrison Shields exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony March 24 at 6 p.m. at The First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, with the Rev. Dorothy Campbell Hunt officiating.

The bride is the daughter of John Richard Bell III and Cynthia Ezzell Bell of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of Norwood and Elinor Ezzell of Mount Olive and the late John and Evelyn Bell of Faison.

She is a graduate of North Duplin High School and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is employed as a territory sales supervisor for Time Warner Cable.

The groom is the son of Douglas R. Jones and Ann McLean Jones of Greensboro and the grandson of the late Robert and Miriam McLean of Greensboro, the late Esther Beulah Jones of Greensboro and the late Paul Jones of Detroit, Mich.

He graduated from Page High School and attended North Carolina State University. He is self employed as owner of The Corner Slice at Fisher Park.

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

She wore The Waverly gown designed by Modern Trousseau, a sweetheart, fit-to-flare gown featuring asymmetrical pleating all around the body. The waistline was accented with a full beaded lace belt added by the bride. Covered buttons lined the back of the gown leading to a full chapel train.

The bride’s single-layer chapel-length veil, edged in ivory ribbon trim, complimented her gown.

Her handmade bouquet was full of vintage rhinestone brooches in antique champagne finish, including assorted flower brooches with various pearl, crystal, gold and rhinestone pieces passed down from her mother, grandmothers and aunts, accentuated with lace from her mother’s wedding veil.

Laura Michelle Hedden of Six Mile, S.C., friend of the bride, was her matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Kelli Gurley Bell of Goldsboro, sister-in-law of the bride, and friends, Kimberly Davis Joyner of Mount Olive and Emily Moore Welchman of Greensboro.

Douglas R. Jones was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were John Richard Bell IV of Goldsboro, brother of the bride, and friends, John David Welchman of Greensboro and Justin Ryan Apple of Raleigh.

Ushers were Justin Phillips Houglan and Robert Johnstone McLean of Greensboro, uncle of the groom.

Ms. Mimi McGinn directed the wedding, with Liz Doebler coordinating.

Register attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Odom, uncle and aunt of the bride, and program attendant, Mr. Norwood F. Ezzell II, uncle of the bride.

A program of wedding music was provided by Tom Shelton, vocalist; John Alexander, organist; and Dr. Edward Bach of Greensboro, trumpeter.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at The Elm Street Center in the Regency Room. Greeters were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Davis of Mount Olive and Jennifer Reavis and Holly Hofbauer of Greensboro.

After their wedding trip to the Dominican Republic, the couple will reside in Greensboro.

Events held before the wedding included a shower at First Methodist Church in Mount Olive to meet the groom hosted by friends of the bride’s family; a bachelorette night hosted by friends; a bachelor night hosted by the best man; a shower for Greensboro friends hosted by the groom’s family; a bridesmaids’ luncheon hosted by bride’s grandmother and aunts; and a groom’s golf day hosted by friends.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at O’Henry in Greensboro.

Stephanie Whitaker of Greenville and Eric Robinson of Greenville exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony March 3, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Baywatch Resort and Conference Center in South Carolina, with Roland Martin officiating.

The bride is the daughter of John Whitaker of Seat Pleasant, Md., and the late Ruby Carol Burnett of Raleigh.

The groom is the son of Nathaniel and Jimmie Lou Robinson of Seat Pleasant, Md.

The bride was escorted and given in marraige by John Whitaker and Xavier Nobles.

Tausha Martin was maid of honor.

Micheal Roberts served as best man.

Shayla Johnson did the make-up. Sheila Leggette was hairstylist.

Ethel Couser was mistress of ceremony.

Out-of-town guests were from Canada, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Ga, Raleigh, Greenville, Durham and Goldsboro.

After a wedding trip to Asheville, the couple resides in Greenville.

Events held before the wedding include a lingerie shower Feb. 25 at Olive Garden in Greenville and a bachelorette party at Senor Frogs at Broadway at the Beach in South Carolina.

Carrie Evelyn Bell and John Harrison Shields exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony March 24 at 6 p.m. at The First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, with the Rev. Dorothy Campbell Hunt officiating.

The bride is the daughter of John Richard Bell III and Cynthia Ezzell Bell of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of Norwood and Elinor Ezzell of Mount Olive and the late John and Evelyn Bell of Faison.

She is a graduate of North Duplin High School and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is employed as a territory sales supervisor for Time Warner Cable.

The groom is the son of Douglas R. Jones and Ann McLean Jones of Greensboro and the grandson of the late Robert and Miriam McLean of Greensboro, the late Esther Beulah Jones of Greensboro and the late Paul Jones of Detroit, Mich.

He graduated from Page High School and attended North Carolina State University. He is self employed as owner of The Corner Slice at Fisher Park.

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

She wore The Waverly gown designed by Modern Trousseau, a sweetheart, fit-to-flare gown featuring asymmetrical pleating all around the body. The waistline was accented with a full beaded lace belt added by the bride. Covered buttons lined the back of the gown leading to a full chapel train.

The bride’s single-layer chapel-length veil, edged in ivory ribbon trim, complimented her gown.

Her handmade bouquet was full of vintage rhinestone brooches in antique champagne finish, including assorted flower brooches with various pearl, crystal, gold and rhinestone pieces passed down from her mother, grandmothers and aunts, accentuated with lace from her mother’s wedding veil.

Laura Michelle Hedden of Six Mile, S.C., friend of the bride, was her matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Kelli Gurley Bell of Goldsboro, sister-in-law of the bride, and friends, Kimberly Davis Joyner of Mount Olive and Emily Moore Welchman of Greensboro.

Douglas R. Jones was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were John Richard Bell IV of Goldsboro, brother of the bride, and friends, John David Welchman of Greensboro and Justin Ryan Apple of Raleigh.

Ushers were Justin Phillips Houglan and Robert Johnstone McLean of Greensboro, uncle of the groom.

Ms. Mimi McGinn directed the wedding, with Liz Doebler coordinating.

Register attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Odom, uncle and aunt of the bride, and program attendant, Mr. Norwood F. Ezzell II, uncle of the bride.

A program of wedding music was provided by Tom Shelton, vocalist; John Alexander, organist; and Dr. Edward Bach of Greensboro, trumpeter.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at The Elm Street Center in the Regency Room. Greeters were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Davis of Mount Olive and Jennifer Reavis and Holly Hofbauer of Greensboro.

After their wedding trip to the Dominican Republic, the couple will reside in Greensboro.

Events held before the wedding included a shower at First Methodist Church in Mount Olive to meet the groom hosted by friends of the bride’s family; a bachelorette night hosted by friends; a bachelor night hosted by the best man; a shower for Greensboro friends hosted by the groom’s family; a bridesmaids’ luncheon hosted by bride’s grandmother and aunts; and a groom’s golf day hosted by friends.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at O’Henry in Greensboro.

Stephanie Whitaker and Eric Robinson of Greenville exchanged vows in a double–ring ceremony Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Baywatch Resort and Conference Center in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., with the Rev. Roland Martin officiating.

The bride is the daughter of John Whitaker Sr. of Washington, D.C., and the late Ruby C. Burnett of Raleigh.

The groom is the son of Nathanial and Jimmie Lou Robinson of Seat Pleasant, Md.

The bride was escorted and given in marriage by John Whitaker III, bride’s brother, of Paisley, Canada, and Xavier D. Nobles of Dudley, son of the bride.

Tausha Martin of Goldsboro was maid of honor, sister of the bride.

Michael Roberts was best man of Indian Trails, godbrother of the groom.

Shayla Johnson of Washington, D.C., cousin of the groom, was makeup artist.

Sheila Leggett of Greenville (Nu look Hair Studio) was hairstylist for the bride.

Ethel Couser of Washington, D.C., cousin of the groom, was mistress of ceremony.

Out-of-town guests were from Capital Heights, Md., Washington, D.C., Raleigh, Durham, Paisley, Canada, Greenville, Goldsboro, Charlotte and Atlanta, Ga.

Events held prior to the wedding included a bridal shower Feb. 25, 2012, at Olive Garden in Greenville and a bachelorette party March 2, 2012, at Senor Frog at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Marsha Jean Mayo of Raleigh and Donzell Bryant Patterson of Durham exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony March 10, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Best Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Goldsboro, with Dr. Herbert L. Dickerson officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Jean Parks Whitfield and Lenston Whitfield of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Elijah and Elizabeth Parks of Seven Springs and the late Sylvester and Margaret Mayo of Tarboro.

She is a graduate of Goldsboro High School and North Carolina Central University of Durham with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She is employed as a claim representative with State Farm Insurance.

The groom is the son of Willie Isaiah Patterson and the late Annie Louise Patterson of Durham and the grandson of the late Willie and Ida Johnson Patterson of Durham and the late Robert and Beulah Pratt of Durham.

He graduated from Durham High School and North Carolina Central University of Durham with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He is employed as a physician assistant with Duke Medical Center.

The bride was escorted and given in marriage by her brothers, Carroll Carnell Midgette III, Maurice Bernard Mayo Jr., Monty Alexander Midgette and Alvin DeJuan Midgette.

The bride wore a gorgeous ivory classic satin gown by Priscilla of Boston Vineyard Collection. The beautiful notched strapless neckline was adorned with an embellished beaded jeweled center bodice of tulle-covered crystals. A fit and flare bodice with an abundant sweep in the train added a touch of simple elegance.

Her double-layer elbow-length veil was embellished with scattered rhinestones and crystals along the finished edge.

The bride’s clutch bouquet was full of ivory hydrangea, roses, stock and stephanotis with accenting eucalyptus berry.

Marri Mayo Fryar of Hillsborough, sister of the bride, was her matron of honor. Tracey VaShonna Smith of Raleigh, friend of the bride, was her maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Ciara Qusau’trea Allen of Raleigh, niece of the bride, and friends, Gloria Lewis Williams of Raleigh and Kamia Shamone Taylor of Gaithersburg, Md.

Brooke Elizabeth Fryar of Hillsborough and Morgan Phyllis Midgette of Knightdale, nieces of the bride, were junior bridesmaids.

Erin Nicole Fryar of Hillsborough, Madison Kay Midgette of Knightdale and Khloe Alexandria Midgette of Youngsville, nieces of the bride, were flower girls.

Ronald Willie Patterson of Timberlake was his brother’s best man.

Groomsmen were Andrew Thomas Moss Jr. of Washington, D.C., and Fernando Debreaux of Durham, friends of the groom; Derek Alexander Nunn of Laurel, Md., cousin of the groom; and Thomas Edwards Parks, Jr. of Raleigh, cousin of the bride.

Miles Bryant Patterson of Raleigh, son of the groom, and Ryan Jordan Odom of Durham, nephew of the groom, were junior groomsmen.

Ethan Alexander Midgette of Youngsville, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer.

Ushers were Montrale De’o Boykin of Winston-Salem, cousin of the bride, and Mark Cornelius Taylor of Morrisville, Sanchez Raynard Jackson of China Grove and William Herman Wynn of Greensboro, friends of the groom. Maurice Bernard Mayo III and Justin Alexander Mayo of Laurel, Md., nephews of the bride, were junior ushers.

Tremonteo Boykin Crawford of Winston-Salem and Sabrina Boykin Coppedge of High Point, cousins of the bride, directed the wedding.

Register attendants were Catrese Jamia Parks of Greensboro and Margo Maria Boykin of Fayetteville, cousins of the bride, and Kimberlee Shanaed Patterson of Durham and Laronda DeNea Terrell of Mitchellville, Md., nieces of the groom.

A program of wedding music was provided by Lisa Johnson Hayes of Durham, cousin of the groom, and Marri Mayo Fryar, sister of the bride, vocalists; Maurice Bernard Mayo Jr., brother of the bride, vocalist and pianist; and Benjamin Johnson, organist.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Walnut Creek Country Club. Pamela Parks Green of Suffolk, Va., cousin of the bride, directed the reception. Greeters were Gwendolyn Beth Williamson of Greensboro, LaQuisha McMillan Parks of Raleigh, cousin of the bride, and Laronda DeNea Terrell. Carol Robinson Stevens of Wilson, cousin of the bride and Sharon Denise Sauls of Columbus, Md., godsister of the bride, received the gifts. The cake was cut by the bride’s aunt, Bettie Parks Boykin of Mount Olive, Annette Lofton Vaughter of Virginia Beach, Va., and Vonda Parks Ashford of Goldsboro, cousins of the bride. Hostesses were Aronda Donita Price of Morrisville, friend of the bride, Catrese Jamia Parks, Kimberlee Shenaed Patterson and Margo Maria Boykin.

The couple honeymooned in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and now reside in Raleigh.

Events held before the wedding included a shower at River Run Club House in Raleigh hosted by the bride’s matron and maid of honor and bridesmaids; a shower at Camden Overbrooke Club House in Raleigh hosted by Lynette Hoosier, Jackie Newkirk and Shelby Harvell, close friends of the bride; and a shower hosted by colleagues of the bride.

Fred and Pat Waddell, friends of the bride, hosted the rehearsal dinner at their home in Goldsboro.

Jessica Rene Howell and Jeremy Scott Davis exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony March 17, 2012, at 5 p.m. at Mike’s Farm in Beulaville, with the Rev. Douglas Dexter officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Phil Howell Jr. and Vickie Herring Howell of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of the late Phil Howell and Bertha Lou Howell of Kinston and Mary Jane Herring.

She will graduate in August from North Carolina A&T with her master’s degree in agricultural economics.

The groom is the son of Kenneth Alan Davis and Rhonda Martin Davis of Grantham and the grandson of Anetta Lucas Davis of Snow Hill and the late George Clayton Davis of Goldsboro.

He graduated in 2011 from Wayne Commmunity College.

Christina Marie Santiago served as maid of honor, while April Tutor was matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Sarah Herring and Krystal Temple.

Kenneth Davis, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Joseph Davis, Randy Temple Jr. and Phil Howell III.

Rozalyn Hill was flower girl. Jameson Davis was ringbearer.

A reception hosted by the bride’s parents consisting of a dinner at Mike’s farm with dancing.

A rehearsal dinner was given by Rhonda and Kenneth Davis at First Christian Church.

Events held before the wedding included a Jack and Jill shower given by Rhonda Davis, Krystal Temple, Beth Davis and Rebecca Temple. April Tutor held a Pampered Chef party in her home. The ladies of First Christian Church in Mount Olive held a miscellaneous shower. Christina Santiago, sister of the bride, gave a bachelorette party in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Mrs. Gail Johnson hosted a bridal luncheon at Lane Tree Country Club.

Susan Elizabeth Barefoot and James Dennis Hill Jr. exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony March 24 at Friendly Holiness Pentacostal Free Will Baptist in Mount Olive, with the Rev. Greg Moser and Kevin Haynes officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Jonnie and Nancy Barefoot of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of the late John and Susan Barefoot and the late David and Pearl Lee.

She is a graduate of Pitt Community College and is employed as a settlements accountant at Gruma Corp.

The groom is the son of James Dennis Hill and the late Marcene Hill of Stantonsburg, the stepson of Peggy Hill and the grandson of the late James E. and

Minnie S. Hill of Stantonsburg.

He is a graduate of Mount Calvary Christian Academy and is employed as a setup technician at Bridgestone-Firestone in Wilson.

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

She wore a white A-line satin gown with layers of organza ruffles, crystal beading, scattered lace and sequins.

The bride carried a white rose bouquet designed by Melanie Franco.

Bridesmaids were Kristy Hallmark, Tabatha Hill, Holly Lutze, Lisa West and Christy and Kayla Johnson.

James Dennis Hill served as best man.

Groomsmen were John Barefoot, Bryan West, Jeremy Ervin, Matthew Lutze and Chuck Medlin.

Marcy Anne West was the flower girl, while Zachary Aman and Colby Ervin served as ringbearers.

Terri Ervin directed the wedding.

Wedding music was provided by Caroline Franco, pianist, and Tabatha Hill and Jamie Rawls, vocalists.

A reception followed the cermony.

After a wedding trip to Orlando, Fla., the couple reside in Fremont.

Anna Fonvielle Vinson and Thomas Wayne Sevier Jr. were married at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012, at First Presbyterian Church of Goldsboro. The Rev. Andrew Ross Clark officiated.

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

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Allen Vinson III of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Allen Vinson Jr. of Goldsboro and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moore Fonvielle also of Goldsboro.

The groom is the son of Ms. Evaline Jane Marshall of Charlotte and Mr. Thomas Wayne Sevier of Raleigh. He is the grandson of Mrs. Lloyd Newell McCall of Denver, the late Mr. and Mrs. Coy Thomas Sevier of Cary and the late Mr. James Bethune Marshall Jr. of Charlotte.

The bride was given in marriage by her father.

Caroline Vinson Carr of Raleigh, sister of the bride, was matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Julia Anna Garrison of Raleigh, Elizabeth Parker Harris of Raleigh, Evaline Jane Sevier of Charlotte, Holly Best Sutton of Goldsboro and Catherine Louise Thomas of Raleigh.

Michael William Dyer of Richmond, Va., was the best man.

Groomsmen were Andrew Lamberson Nesbitt of Charlotte, William Ayres Nichols III, of Charlotte, Prashant Ravi Rao of Charlotte, Christopher Ray Wall of Arlington, Va., and Thomas Anthony Williams of Arlington, Va.

Greeters were Kelly Knowles DeVilling of Austin, Texas, Brooke Deans Lawrence of Winterville and Elizabeth Neese Woodard of Goldsboro.

The bride graduated from Peace College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a sales representative for the Raleigh News and Observer.

The groom graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is director of state public affairs for Moore and Van Allen in Raleigh.

After a wedding trip to Turks and Caicos, the couple will live in Raleigh.

Kelly Suzanne Langston and Craig Scott Capps exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 7, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. at Garris Chapel United Methodist Church in LaGrange, with the Rev. Jerry Mitchell officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. Phillip Morris Sr. and Mrs. Paulette Harmon Scarboro of Goldsboro and Mr. William Bryant Langston of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Mr. George Dallas Langston Sr., Mrs. Lois Casteen Langston of Goldsboro, Mrs. Ivor Deane Peele Harmon and the late Mr. Dewey Tyson Harmon Jr. of Goldsboro.

She attended Eastern Wayne High School, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education. She is also a graduate of East Carolina University with an MaEd in elementary education and also received certification from East Carolina University for school administration. She is employed as a principal for Wayne County Public Schools.

The groom is the son of Mr. Russell Craig and Mrs. Debbie Vinson Capps of LaGrange and the grandson of Mrs. Marjorie Smith Hensley of Goldsboro, the late Mr. William Linwood Capps Sr. of Goldsboro and Mrs. Norma Ann Jackson Vinson and the late Mr. Billy Ray Vinson of LaGrange.

He attended Eastern Wayne High School and Wayne Community College. He is employed as a ministry director of Broken Chains at The Bridge Church.

The bride was given in marriage by her family.

She wore a crystal- and pearl-embellished hair comb and a pearl- and crystal-edged elbow length, single-tiered veil.

The bride wore a satin A-line gown with a draped split front overlay with beaded pearl lace appliqués.

The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of Vogue roses, hot pink carnations, green mini hydrangeas, green spider poms and red hypericum berries adorned with white satin ribbon and pearl pins.

Mrs. Lindsey Scarboro Brown, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, while Miss Connor Ellyn Langston, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.

Honorary bridesmaids were Mrs. Marisa McGill Montgomery, friend of the bride, Mrs. Michelle Bartlett Hamm, friend of the bride, and Mrs. Tracy Wilson Thomas, friend of the bride.

Mr. Russell Craig Capps, father of the groom, served as best man.

Mr. Billy Steven Capps, brother of the groom, was the groomsman.

Ushers were Mr. Joshua Austin Gandy, friend of the groom, Mr. Joseph Lee Lancaster, friend of the groom, Mr. Jeremy Brad Mitchell, cousin of the groom, Mr. Gabriel Jay Mitchell, cousin of the groom, and Mr. Russ Hunter Vinson, cousin of the groom.

Miss Riley Grace Brown, niece of the bride, and Miss Sally Ann Mitchell, cousin of the groom, were flower girls.

Mr. Braydon Ray Southerland was ringbearer.

Mrs. Dana Vinson Southerland directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Mrs. Shannon Ferrell Richardson. Mrs.Carla Hollowell Massengill distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Mr. Jason and Mrs. Jaime Cox.

The reception was immediately following the ceremony at Garris Chapel United Methodist Church. Greeters were Mr. and Mrs. Percy Lee Ferrell, Jr.

After a wedding trip to Edisto Beach, S.C., the couple resides in Goldsboro.

The rehearsal dinner, given by the groom’s parents, was held at The Village Steakhouse.

Events held before the wedding included a bachelorette weekend held in Cherry Grove, S.C., the weekend of March 9-11; a miscellaneous shower March 14, 2012, given by the elementary principals of Wayne County Public Schools at Fremont STARS Elementary School; a bachelor party March 17, 2012, hosted by the groom’s brother; a miscellaneous shower March 18, 2012, given by friends and family of the couple at Garris Chapel United Methodist Church; a miscellaneous shower March 20, 2012, given by the staff of Eastern Wayne Elementary School; and a bridesmaids’ brunch April 7, 2012, held at Lane Tree Country Club and hosted by Mrs. DeAnna Ferrell, Mrs. Ivor Deane Harmon and Mrs. Shannon Ferrell Richardson, family of the bride.

Ashley Jean Keesee of Greenville and Gregory Robert Warren of Pittsburgh, Pa., exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 28, 2012, at 5 p.m. at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, with the Rev. James H. Harry officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth David Keesee Sr. of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Mrs. Sybil Landrum Keesee and the late Mr. Earl Kenneth Keesee and the late Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Maxwell Herring Sr. of Goldsboro.

She graduated from North Carolina State University in Raleigh with a bachelor of science degree in social work and a master of science degree in counseling from East Carolina University in Greenville.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marvin Warren of Mount Olive and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Marvin Warren and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wayne Shumate of Goldsboro.

He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a double major in biology and exercise and sport science. He begins his eighth year as a NFL long snapper for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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

She wore an ivory strapless organza gown enhanced with motifs of pearls and crystals. The gown featured a scoop back and a criss-cross Alencon lace pattern. An encrusted sash with an Austrian crystal and pearl medallion accentuated the waistline. The dress featured a chapel-length train with matching appliques.

She wore her mother’s chapel-length veil, which was adorned with re-embroidered Alencon lace and pearls.

The bride carried a clutch bouquet of white peonies, roses, dendrobium orchids, freesia and Queen Anne’s lace with fresh greenery wrapped with white satin ribbon.

Robin Lear Peacock of Dudley, friend of the bride, was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Jessica Lamm Bailey of Wilson, Courtney Lauren Chewning of Goldsboro, Pamela Susanne Lewis of Greensboro, Alison Caroline MacDonagh of Sanford and Melanie Lackey Raynor of Wilson, friends of the bride.

Robert Marvin Warren, father of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Kenneth David Keesee Jr. of Goldsboro, brother of the bride; Michael Stephen Warren of Greenville, brother of the groom; and Daniel Wade Sepulveda of Austin, Texas, John Ashley Whitfield of Mount Olive and Matthew Gregory Wiggins of Dudley, friends of the groom.

Mrs. Jane Walston directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Mr. and Mrs. Bela Nagypal VI, cousins of the bride. Miss Heather Sharpe and Miss Stephanie Sharpe, cousins of the groom, distributed programs.

Mrs. Heather Best, cousin of the bride, was Scripture reader.

A program of wedding music was provided by Alice Campbell, organist; Paige Barwick, violinist; and Miss Jordan Winslow and Mr. Jay Wheeler, vocalists.

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

After a wedding trip to St. Barts and Anguilla, the couple will reside in Pittsburgh, Pa.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner and dance at Goldsboro Country Club.

Events held before the wedding included a dinner at Murphy’s Place restaurant in Goldsboro for the family to meet the groom; an engagement party at the home of Ted and Jewel Ivey in Goldsboro hosted by family and friends; a bridal shower at the home of Allie MacDonagh in Sanford; a bachelor weekend in Virginia Beach, Va.; a bachelorette weekend in Charleston, S.C.; and a bridesmaids’ dinner at the Magnolias restaurant in Charleston, S.C.

Veronica Lynn Benear of Raleigh and Donell Garris III exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Jan. 14, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. at Lane Tree Golf Club, with the Rev. Jerry Mitchell officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Ronald D. and Ruth Benear of Douglasville, Ga., and the granddaughter of the late Raymond D. and Edna Benear of Brighton, Mich., and the late Fred Russell and Zola Cavins of Cincinnati, Ohio.

The groom is the son of Don Garris Jr. and Karen Allen Garris of LaGrange and the grandson of the late Donell Garris Sr. and Mary Williams Garris of Goldsboro and Kathleen Allen and the late David Earl Allen of Aurora.

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

Stephanie Stearley and Robin Nunley served as matrons of honor.

Bridesmaids were Maryanne Garris and Callie Cordray.

Don Garris Jr. served as best man.

Groomsmen were Jason Lewis, Michael Hooks Jr. and David Allen Jr.

Cathie Hooks directed the wedding.

A program of wedding music was provided by Jason Cox, pianist; Bill and Dara Bass, vocalists; and Thomas Vick.

A reception was held at Lane Tree Golf Club.

Gail Beth Gottshall and Daniel Ray Whitmire exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 21, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Chapel, with pastor Steward Smith officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Donald Lee and Joy Linda Gottshall of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Harry Gerald, Ida Gottshall, the late Robert Anton and Anna May Asby.

The groom is the son of Timothy Ray and Jacqueline Bannon Whitmire of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Thomas Fred and Elinor Ann Whitmire and Mary Catherine Ann Bannon and the late Joseph Francis Bannon.

Carolyn Hopper served as matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Ms. Amy Sawtelle and Ms. Wendy Mitchell.

Bradley Whitmire served as best man.

Groomsmen were Mr. Mike Jones and Mr. Eric Whitmire.

Ushers were Mr. Shawn Sawtelle and Mr. Brant Mitchell.

Zoey Sawtelle was flower girl.

Trey Mitchell was ringbearer.

Devin Sawtelle served as bell ringer.

The bride’s parents hosted a reception immediately following the ceremony.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner April 20, 2012.