Kimberly Ann Church and Matthew Weathers Steed of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 27, 2013, at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Henderson, with the Rev. Charles M. Cook and the Rev. John M. Check officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Thomas Walter and Judy Beckner Church of Henderson and the granddaughter of the late Norman Luther and Margaret Smith Church of Salisbury and the late Eldridge Reather Beckner and Frances Muse Beckner of Hopewell, Va.

She earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts in Education degrees from East Carolina University. She is employed as a kindergarten teacher with Pitt County Schools.

The groom is the son of Carl Lee Steed III and Holly Weathers Steed of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Carl Lee Steed Jr. and Sarah Strickland Steed of Goldsboro and the late Charles St. George and Joyce Walters Weathers of Goldsboro.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business finance from East Carolina University. He is employed as a banking officer at The Little Bank.

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

Kristie Jane Duncan of Greenville, was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Lindsey Tuck Brown of Oxford, Crystal Partin Church of Henderson, Jenna Kay Forrest of Dudley, Meredith Miller Goose of Glen Allen, Va., Anna Paige Mowbray of Goldsboro, Caroline Pierce Norris of Huntersville, Courtney Norman Steed of Greenville and LeeAnna Strickland Williams of Smithfield.

The groom’s father, Carl Lee Steed III of Goldsboro served as best man.

Groomsmen were John Willis Bridgers of Goldsboro, Michael Norman Church of Henderson, Timothy Kivett Franklin Jr. of Raleigh, Daniel Ray Holmes of Greenville, Gaston McKee Lewis of Goldsboro, Hunter Lee Steed of Greenville, Samuel Wesley Steed of Goldsboro and Maxwell Jeffreys Weaver of Goldsboro.

Junior groomsmen were Gaston McKee Lewis Jr. of Goldsboro and Benjamin Allen Parrott Jr. of Greenville.

Trinity Alexis Overby of Henderson and Dorsey Elizabeth Parrott of Greenville were Junior bridesmaids.

Ushers were Grayson Adams Parker of Goldsboro, Ronald Gray Sloan of Garner and Graham John Wooten of Goldsboro.

Beckner Evan Church of Henderson and Robert Wesley Steed of Greenville were ringbearers. Walker Wiley Steed of Greenville served as honorary ringbearer.

After a wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple resides in Goldsboro.

Jenny Lee Coley and Matthew Phillip Sasser exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 1, 2013, at 5 p.m. at Mount Olive First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mount Olive, with pastor Jeffrey Dail officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Coley Jr. of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of Mrs. Cleone King and the late Durwood King of Mount Olive and Mr. James Coley and the late Audrey Coley of Faison.

The bride is a 2008 honor graduate of North Duplin High School and a 2011 summa cum laude graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in elementary education. She is employed as a third grade teacher at Grantham School in Wayne County, and is currently pursuing her master's degree in reading education.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sasser of Warsaw and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sasser of Indian Springs, Ms. Jean Herring of Mount Olive and the late Mr. Jimmy Herring of LaGrange.

The groom is a 2007 graduate of North Duplin High School. He is employed with Nash Johnson and Son, and is currently completing his agri-business degree.

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

The bride wore an Allure ivory and silver V-neckline, sheath two-piece gown with charmeuse satin lining and a lace applique overlay. The lace overlay was adorned with embroidery and crystals. The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of Malibu and orange gerberas, yellow roses, green athos and fern fronds embellished with aqua accents and bound with burlap.

Brittney Nicole Coley, sister of the bride, was her maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Casey Pate Braswell, friend of the bride; Ashley Marie Heath, niece of the groom; Casey Nichole Holden, friend of the bride; Heather Rose Hudson, friend of the bride; Ashley Kelly Stevens, cousin of the bride; and Brooke Kelly Whitfield, cousin of the bride.

Honorary bridesmaids were Stacy Carter Hadzijahic, Melissa Carter Lewis, Megan Nicole Sinclair and Kathyrn Olivia Swinson, all cousins of the bride.

Robert Leslie Sasser, father of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Brent Austin Bradshaw, friend of the groom; Jeffrey Tyler Brown, friend of the groom; Jordan Parker Heath, nephew of the groom; Jason Alan Nunn, friend of the groom; Robert Michael Sasser, brother of the groom; and Timothy Lee Wolfe, friend of the groom.

Ushers were Matthew Shea Braswell, friend of the groom; Sherman Douglass Hyatt, friend of the groom; and Randy Quinton King Jr., cousin of the bride.

Little ones were Caden Brock Dail and Lucas Craig Dail, friends of the couple, and Christian Palmer Ennis, Perri Carolina Ennis, Alexis Shae Lewis, Gage Michael Lewis, Joseph Benjamin Nassef, Davis Jacob Nassef and Garrett Michael Stevens, all cousins of the bride.

Mrs. Nikki Ennis and Mrs. Rebekah Nassef, cousins of the bride, directed the wedding. Presiding at the register and distributing programs were Karen Best and Alonna Pate, friends of the bride.

A program of wedding music was provided by Caitlin Hunt, vocalist and cousin of the bride; Kenton Lane, vocalist, Hunter Brock, musician; and Jerry Strickland, musician.

The reception was held outside at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Coley Jr. Guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Bradley King, uncle and aunt of the bride, and Mrs. Ruth Carter and Mrs. Ann Kelly, both aunts of the bride, served wedding cake.

After a honeymoon to Charleston, S.C., the couple will reside at 244 Garner Chapel Road in Mount Olive, N.C.

A rehearsal dinner pig-picking was held at Sleepy Creek Country Club.

Events held before the wedding included a Christmas shower given by family of the bride at the home of Ruth Carter Dec. 9, 2012; a lingerie shower given by Stacy Hadzijahic, Melissa Lewis and Brittney Coley April 12, 2013, at the home of Stacy Hadzijahic; a miscellaneous bridal shower given by family of the bride and groom April 14, 2013, at Calypso Baptist Church; a bachelorette/lingerie party given by friends of the bride in Myrtle Beach, S.C., April 19-21, 2013; a miscellaneous bridal shower given by co-workers of the bride at Grantham School May 2, 2013; a bachelor party given by friends of the groom at Topsail Island May 3-5; a miscellaneous bridal shower given by the ladies of Rones Chapel United Methodist Church May 5, 2013; a lawn and tool shower given by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Sasser May 19 2013, at their home; a pantry stocking shower given by co-workers of the groom's mother at Southern Bank May 21, 2013; a bridesmaids' luncheon hosted by Sue Davis and Rebekah Nassef at Walnut Creek Country Club May 25, 2013, at which time the bride presented her bridal party with gifts; and a luncheon provided for the bridal party the day of the wedding by Ben and Brooke Whitfield.

Mary Ashley Worley of Raleigh, formerly of Princeton, and Bret Jay Askeland of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 8, 2013, at 6 p.m. at The Sutherland in Wake Forest, N.C., with the Rev. Jay Minnick officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Robert Wilton and Mary Lou Worley of Princeton and the granddaughter of Audrey Mozingo Worley and the late Wilton Dewitt Worley of Princeton and Beatrice Dail Ennis and the late Walter Greene Ennis Jr. of Farmville.

The bride is a 2002 graduate of Rosewood High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing. She is pursuing a master’s degree in nurse anesthesia from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro at Raleigh School of Nurse Anesthesia. She is employed as a registered ICU nurse at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC.

The groom is the son of Jerry J. and Jane E. Askeland of Mason City, Iowa, and the grandson of the late Johannes and Gladys B. Askeland of Corwith, Iowa, and Mrs. Ardis M. Ellwood and the late Stanley K. Ellwood of Forest City, Iowa.

The groom is a 2000 graduate of Mason High School in Mason City, Iowa, and a 2004 graduate of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science and a minor in math. He is employed as a senior software engineer at Allscripts in Raleigh, N.C.

The bride was escorted by father, Robert W. Worley, and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore a strapless gown of ivory Alencon lace with an elongated bodice and sweetheart neckline featuring a three-tiered hem and chapel-length train. It was accentuated with a crystal-embellished belt at the natural waist. The chapel-length mantilla of French illusion was encircled with appliques of chantilly lace.

The hand-tied bouquet consisted of peonies, roses and hydrangeas.

Mrs. Jana Askeland, sister-in-law of groom and friend of bride, served as matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. Jennifer Worley of Clyde, N.C., sister-in-law of the bride, and Mrs. Erin Prange of Wilmington, N.C., Mrs. Tammy Snyder of Baltimore, Md., and Dr. Sarah Rhodes of Cary, N.C., friends of the bride.

Mr. Erik Askeland, brother of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Mr. Scot Worley of Clyde, N.C., brother of the bride, and Mr. Aaron Coffeen of Albuquerque, N.M., Mr. Paul Birdsall of Fort Collins, Colo., and Mr. Gabe Nanaziashvili of Clive, Iowa, friends of the groom.

Junior groomsmen were Carter Worley and Bryce Worley, nephews of the bride.

Ushers were Mr. Chad Kain of Grimes, Iowa; Mr. Ryan Overholt of Madison, Wisc.; Mr. Erik Fern of Decorah, Iowa; and Mr. Scott Roland of Corona Del Mar, Calf.

Baby flower girl was Finley Worley, niece of the bride.

Master Foster Worley, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer.

Ashlee Adams directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Mrs. Ana Atlee. Mr. Stephen Rhodes distributed programs.

Readers at the ceremony were Mr. Gary Rhodes, Mrs. Hilary Delbridge and Mrs. Kristen Fox.

A program of wedding music was provided by Mr. Earl Worley Jr., vocalist.

Following ceremony, a reception was held at The Sutherland. DJ Mike Morse provided music.

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

A rehearsal dinner was held Friday, June 7, 2013, at Residents Lodge at Highland Creek in Raleigh, N.C., hosted by groom’s parents.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party Sept. 15, 2012, at Goose Creek Landing hosted by parents of the bride and groom; an engagement party Dec. 23 given by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Askeland, in Mason City, Iowa; a bachelorette weekend April 5-7 in Williamsburg, Va.; a bridal shower April 14 hosted by family and friends at the home of Melissa and Earl Worley, Princeton, N.C.; a bridal shower brunch April 28 at the home of Mrs. Jana Askeland in Wake Forest, N.C., and hosted by Ms. Ashley Dempsey and Mrs. Jana Askeland; a bridal shower May 14 hosted by Rex Hospital ICU co-workers of the bride; and a bachelor’s weekend March 28 in Dillon, Colo.

Meredith Rae Grantham and Matthew David Blakeley exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 18, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at Greystone Baptist Church in Raleigh, with Amanda Akin and Eric Reel officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Tony Alan and Pamela Ivey Grantham of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Mary Stuckey Grantham and the late Herman Rudolph Grantham of Goldsboro and Ted and Erna Ivey of Goldsboro.

She is a 2009 salutatorian graduate of Rosewood High School and a 2013 summa cum laude graduate of North Carolina State University School of Design with a Bachelor’s of Environmental Design in architecture.

The groom is the son of Rick and Julie Blakeley of Lincolnton and the grandson of Ken and Dot Blakeley of Fredericksburg, Va., and Tom and Carol Weeks of Lincolnton.

He is an Eagle Scout, a 2009 graduate of Lincolnton High School and a 2013 cum laude graduate of North Carolina State University School of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering. He is employed as supply chain consultant at Manhattan Associates.

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

She wore a Jasmine gown of white charmeuse with a tulle overlay accented with lace, beading and sequins. The strapless gown had a sweetheart neckline; the skirt flowed into a tiffany-length train. Her cathedral length veil, accented with a rhinestone comb, was trimmed with lace, seed pearls and sequins. The bride carried a bouquet of black bacarra roses wrapped with ruscus and black ribbon.

Samantha Medlin, friend of the bride, was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Allison Cicero and Morgan Wolf, friends of the bride, and Rachel Grantham, sister of the bride.

Andrew Blakeley, brother of groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Logan Canipe, Adam Abernathy and Preston Bradley, friends of the groom.

Katherine Grantham, sister of the bride, was the junior bridesmaids.

Ushers were Taylor Grantham and Noah Grantham, brothers of the bride.

Lisha Stewart directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Jenna Hampton, friend of the bride and groom. Cassia Lewis and Megan Bennett distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Joseph Havey, pianist.

A reception was held in the church fellowship hall, catered by Casey’s of Princeton.

After a wedding trip to Edisto Island, S.C., the couple resides in Marietta, Ga.

A rehearsal dinner was held at The Royal Banquet, catered by The Pit of Raleigh, N.C.

Brittany Anne Ballance and Robert Brandon Schroeder exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 1, 2013, at 2 p.m. at odgers Chapel in Mount Olive, with Steven Wicks officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Todd and Deborah Mercer Ballance of Fremont and the granddaughter of Willard and Eleanor Ballance of Fremont and the late Norwood and Ruth Mercer of Fremont.

The groom is the son of Ralph and Brenda Best Schroeder of Mount Olive and the grandson of the late Wallace Schroeder of Dudley and Mary Ann Schroeder of Lorain, Ohio, and the late Nelson and Hilda Best of Mount Olive.

The bride was escorted by Todd Ballance and given in marriage by Todd and Deborah Ballance.

She wore a strapless ball gown of crystal embellished ivory English net and taffeta featuring a semi-cathedral train. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of ivory roses.

Lindsay Ballance Collins served as matron of honor, while Katlyn Ballance was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Kali Davis, Morgan Davis, Emily Coggins, Karen Peele and Sarah Villanueva.

Shaun Daughtry served as best man.

Groomsmen were Patrick Schroeder, Daniel Adams, Landry Ballance, Eric Schmidt, Brandon Villanueva and Daniel Collins.

Britney Schroeder was flower girl.

Landon Schroeder was ringbearer.

Presiding at the register was Heather Schroeder. Amber Rose distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Sylvia Overman, pianist, and Landry Ballance, vocalist.

Amy Nicole Neighbors of Greenville and Christopher Scott Gladson exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 18, 2013, at 4 p.m. at First Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. Claude Wilson officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Neighbors Jr. of Princeton and the granddaughter of the late Clarence “Jimmy” Neighbors Sr. and Doris Neighbors of Benson and the late Sherill and Loretta Barnhill of Dunn.

She is a 2001 honor graduate of Rosewood High School and 2005 graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She is employed as lab supervisor/chemist at Metrics Inc.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gladson of Vanceboro and the grandson of Wesley and Betty Gladson of Vanceboro and Randy and Carolyn Boyd of Vanceboro.

He is a 2002 graduate of West Craven High School and 2006 graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He is employed as a chemist at NAVAIR.

After a honeymoon to St. Thomas, the couple resides in Ayden, N.C.

Lori Ann Berry and Henry Dennis Braswell Jr. of Rocky Mount exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 15, 2013, at 3 p.m. at Praise Sanctuary Church in Princeton, with the Rev. Don Kivett and the Rev. Jimmy Lambert officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Louvene H. Berry of Pikeville and the late William Leslie Berry and the granddaughter of the late Rodney Harris and Ila G. Berry and the late Willie Abner and Myrtle C. Hall.

The groom is the son of Henry Dennis Sr. and Betty Braswell of Rocky Mount and the late Susan Carol Pope Braswell and the grandson of Annie Lee Braswell of Rocky Mount, the late Henry Lee Braswell and the late Mr. and Mrs. Gray Pope.

The bride was escorted by her brother, William Roger Berry, and given in marriage by her mother and brothers.

She wore a tea-length lace dress with a V-neckline with an embroidered applique and short sleeves. Fabric godets at the bottom gave it a full sweep skirt. She wore a crystal and pearl headband and matching decorative hair pins. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of ivory and pink roses.

Maxine Robbins was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Samantha Berry and Cathy Scher.

Henry Dennis Braswell Sr. served as his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Trey Braswell and Jeff Berry.

Grayson Braswell and Alyssa Berry were flower girls.

Jake Thomas was the ringbearer.

Susan P. Peacock directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Claudia Thompson. Zachary Scher distributed programs.

A program of pre-recorded wedding music was provided by John Peacock, who operated the sound system, and Kim Thompson, vocalist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Becky’s Log Cabin Restaurant in Smithfield. Guests were greeted by the Rev. Chuck Owens and his daughter, Hannah. The cake was cut and served by Emily Wood, and punch was served by Kim Thompson. Thank-you scrolls were handed out by Mikayla Scher. The couple were chauffeured to and from the reception by Shelton and Grace Sarvis in their 1964 red convertible Ford Galaxy.

After a wedding trip to undisclosed location, the couple resides in Nahunta.

Friday night the groom’s parents treated the wedding party to a rehearsal dinner at Robbins Nest Restaurant in Smithfield. The couple chose this time to present gifts to their attendants.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal luncheon/shower June 1 hosted by Julia Crumpler, Belle Little, Louise Phillips and Margaret Radford, aunts of the bride, at the home of Bill and Belle Little, and a bridal shower in honor of the couple June 2 at the church hosted by the Women’s Ministry of Praise Sanctuary.

Gina Chase Elmore and Steven Ryan Sutton exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 29, 2013, at 4 p.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Michele Clark and the Rev. Tyler Mooring officiating.

The bride is the daughter of David Gerald of Eureka and Ronda Chase Elmore of Eureka and the granddaughter of the late John Thomas and Neta Mooring Elmore of Fremont and Virginia Dawson Chase and the late Romulus Edward Chase of Eureka.

She is a 2002 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School, a 2006 graduate of East Carolina University with a B.A. in psychology and a 2008 graduate of East Carolina University with a M.S. in counseling education. She is employed as a school counselor at Wayne School of Engineering.

The groom is the son of Gary Wayne and Gayle Sauls Sutton of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Bailey and Helen Head of Snow Hill and Malissa Braswell Sauls and the late Solly Sauls of Goldsboro.

He is a 2002 graduate of Eastern Wayne High School, a 2007 graduate of Mount Olive College with a B.S. in business administration and a 2011 graduate of Mount Olive College with a B.S. in history and a minor in English. He is employed as a teacher at Wayne School of Engineering.

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

She wore a tiered ballgown of white satin and tulle accented with lace from the mother of the bride’s wedding gown. The headpiece was a bird-cage veil.

Angela Barden Perry and Cristie Barden Michalek served as matrons of honor, while bridesmaids were Ashley Hankins Boyd, Lisa Marie Duchesne, Amanda Jones Minshew, Bethany Jordan Stewart, Katherine Hawthorne Sutton and Amy Susan Yelverton.

Gary Wayne Sutton served as best man.

Groomsmen were Dave Edward Elmore, Joseph Tyler Gatlin, James Benjamin Jacobs, Christopher Ryan Kimbrell, Timothy Wade Lancaster Jr., Colby Barden Perry, Benjamin Randall Strickland and Gary Travis Sutton.

Ushers were William Jordan Elmore, Carlisle Jackson Massey, Thomas Chase Massey, Matthew Edward Spence and William Andrew Spence.

Izzy Marie Perry was flower girl.

Journey Michael Perry was ringbearer.

Lu Chase Massey and Tammy Evans Vail directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Brianna Nicole Durham, cousin of the bride. Ashley Ann Lucas, cousin of the bride, distributed programs.

Justin Michael Perry directed the sound.

A program of wedding music was provided by Camille Loraye Frederick, pianist, and Casey Marie Sutton and Alton Jackson Yelverton III, vocalists.

A reception was held at the Lane Tree Country Club, with music provided by Luke Vail.

After a wedding trip to Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina, the couple will reside in Goldsboro.

A rehearsal dinner was given by groom's parents at Eureka United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

An “I Do” Barbecue was given by family and friends at Eureka Methodist. A bridal shower was given by the bride’s aunts at Eureka Methodist Church. A bachelorette weekend at Emerald Isle was given by the bridesmaids. A bachelor weekend at Harker’s Island was given by the groomsmen and a bridal brunch was given by Cathy Barden, Lillie Mozingo, Cristie Michalek and Virginia Chase.

Frances Michelle Sasser of LaGrange and Ty Aubrey Gay Jr. of LaGrange exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 9, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at River Landing Country Club in Wallace, with the Rev. Brad Mitchell officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Newton David Sasser Jr. of Sneads Ferry and Brenda Sutton Sasser of LaGrange and the granddaughter of the late Newton David and Ann Medlin Sasser of LaGrange and Frances Burke Sutton and the late William P. “Billy” Sutton of LaGrange. She is the stepdaughter of Natalie Sasser.

She is a graduate of Wayne Community College with a degree in dental assisting. She is employed as a certified dental assistant with Drs. Smith and Adams of Goldsboro.

The groom is the son of Ty Aubrey Gay of Kinston and Lisa Sugg Gay of Goldsboro and the grandson of Ann Gay and the late Pete Gay of Kinston and William Earl and Annette Sugg of Snow Hill. He is the stepson of Kim Gay.

The groom is a graduate of North Carolina State University in forest management. He is employed with Weyerhaeuser in New Bern.

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

The bride wore a formal gown of diamond white taffeta and chiffon featuring a one-shoulder neckline adorned with flowers, feathers and beading, designed by Lasposa. The fitted bodice led into the symmetrical dropped waist, and was enhanced with ruching throughout the A-line skirt and chapel-length train.

Her headpiece was a 1930s lace clip accented with netting, beads and feathers.

She carried a bouquet of white, pink and coral accents, stargazers, Gerber daisies, roses and hydrangeas.

Sister of the bride Melissa Ann Gray served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kayla Hill of LaGrange, Brooke Gray of Goldsboro, Leighann Sutton of Seven Springs and Jenna Smith of Kinston.

The groom’s father, Ty Aubrey Gay, served as best man.

Groomsmen were the groom’s brother, Blake Gay of Raleigh, Staten Rogers of Kinston, the bride’s brother-in-law, Les Gray of LaGrange, James Lancaster of Kinston and Jordan Davenport of Kinston.

Nephew of the bride, Devin Gray of LaGrange and brother of the groom, Tyson Gay of Kinston were the ringbearers.

Toy poodle, Pearly, of the bride and groom, entered the ceremony with the matron of honor, and exited the ceremony with the bride and groom. Pearly wore a pink, white and coral tutu.

Vocalists at the ceremony were Jordan Rouse of Mount Olive and Mike Burke of Kinston. Ceremony and reception music was provided by Keith Waller of Mount Olive.

The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents June 8, 2013, at River Landing Country Club Lodge.

The reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held at River Landing Country Club in Wallace.

After the ceremony, the couple took a trip to St. Pete Beach in St. Petersburg, Fla., and will return to reside in LaGrange.

Dana Southerland of LaGrange directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was cousin of the groom Amanda Gay of Wilmington. Katie Whitley of Goldsboro distributed the wedding programs.

Margaret Blenner Gable and Thomas Walton Eller of Raleigh exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Aug. 10, 2013, at half after five o’clock at Saint Paul United Methodist Church in Goldsboro. The Rev. Madison Hankal officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harold Gable of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Henry Dwyer of Richmond, Va., the late Phillip Blenner May and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Orville Gable of Goldsboro.

She graduated from Wayne Country Day School and North Carolina State University. She received a bachelor of nursing degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was presented at the Terpsichorean Club’s 2003 North Carolina Debutante Ball. She is employed as a labor and delivery nurse with Rex Healthcare, and currently pursuing her masters in nursing at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Latham Eller of Raleigh. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Welborn Jr. of Archdale, N.C., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Issac Milton Eller of North Wilksboro, N.C.

He graduated from Ravenscroft School in Raleigh and North Carolina State University.

Presented in marriage by her parents, the bride was escorted by her father.

She wore an off-white French Alencon lace gown with a fitted bodice. Her waistline was accentuated with a white satin ribbon adorned with a beaded broach. Her chapel-length French Alencon veil with scalloped lace edging complimented the elegance of her bridal gown.

The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet consisting of white roses, white miniature calla lilies and miniature green hydrangeas. Satin ribbon wrapped the stems accented with a heirloom handkerchief embroidered by the bride’s mother.

Laura Gable Capps, sister of the bride, and Kathleen Eller Fisher, sister of the groom, both of Raleigh, served as matrons of honor.

Thomas Latham Eller, father of the groom, was best man. Ushers were Chester Fisher Allen, Gregory Alan Capps, brother-in-law of the bride, Thomas Grantham Fisher Jr., brother-in-law of the groom, all of Raleigh and Robert Timberlake Newcomb IV of Charlotte.

Ringbearers were William Emerson Capps, nephew of the bride, Thomas Grantham Fisher III, James Parham Fisher and Taylor Crawford Fisher, nephews of the groom.

Harper Story Gwatney of Raleigh and Kathryn Gay Jefferys of Knoxville, Tenn., served as acolytes, and reading scripture was Erin Logan Tollison of Atlanta, Ga.

The greeters were Keely Jacobs Jackson of Raleigh, Jessica Eaton Goodman of Salisbury and Mary Page Walters Pierce of Ahoskie. Shelia Warrick directed the wedding.

Music was provided by Alice Campbell, organist; Joseph Brinson, trumpeter; and Woody McDonnell, vocalist.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Goldsboro Country Club. Reception greeters were Mr. and Mrs. James Allen Vinson and Mr. and Mrs. George Anthony Worrell.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Chef and The Farmer Restaurant in Kinston. A wedding day brunch was held at Walnut Creek Country Club hosted by friends of both families.

Following a honeymoon trip to Antigua, the couple will reside in Raleigh.

Carissa Tane Devoy and Jacob Nathanael Rainey exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony July 6, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, Colo., with the Rev. John A. Rainey officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Robert and Tane Yingling of Colorado Springs, Colo., and the granddaughter of Joanna Yingling of York, Pa., Jeanne Touchard of Colorado Springs, Colo., and James and Sharon Devoy of Colorado Springs, Colo.

The groom is the son of John and Connie Rainey of Colorado Springs, Colo., and the grandson of James and Diana Rainey of Dunellon, Fla., and Frances Jackson and the late Faine Jackson of Goldsboro.

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

The bride wore a strapless satin A-line gown with flutter detail and a sweeping train. She wore a crystal- and pearl-accented tiara and carried a bouquet of oriental lilies.

Nicole Silverberg served as matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Kelsey Devoy, Faith Mickels, Raeleen Yingling and Kayleigh Yingling.

Jason Silverberg served as best man.

Groomsmen were Jordan Devoy, Richie Bailey, Brock Yingling and Kyle Yingling.

Ushers were Jonah Hollis and Aidan Hollis.

Adalyn Devoy was flower girl.

Luke Silverberg was ringbearer.

Pamela Benton directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Alexa Touchard. Taylor Touchard distributed programs.

Music was provided by Michael Pasahow.

A reception was hosted by the parents of the groom at Black Forest Community Club in Colorado Springs, Colo., assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Doucet, Mr. and Mrs. Jerrod Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pasahow and Amy Hollis.

After a wedding trip to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, the couple resides in Colorado Springs, Colo.

A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents in the fellowship hall of the church.

Events held before the wedding included a shower given by Amy Hollis, friend of the bride; and a shower hosted by friends of the bride at the home of Mrs. Connie Rainey.

Jessica Danielle Prunest of Seven Springs and Raymond Eric Evans exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Aug. 18, 2013, at 2 p.m. in North Topsail Beach, with pastor Joshua Boatright officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Keith Edward Prunest and Debra Ann Prunest of Seven Springs and the granddaughter of Jesse James Prunest and Joyce Ann Prunest of Mount Hope, W.Va., James H. Jewell of Mount Hope and Anna B. Snyder of Knoxville, Tenn.

She is a 2012 honor graduate of Spring Creek High School and attended a year at Wayne Community College with a concentration in dental hygiene. She is currently a full-time student.

The groom is the son of Raymond L. Evans and Suzanne Evans of Goldsboro and the grandson of Barbara Gurley of Goldsboro, the late Raymond Evans of Goldsboro and the late Harold and Margaret Watkins of Goldsboro.

He is a 2010 graduate of Spring Creek High School and a 2011 graduate of Marine Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Fla. He is enlisted in the United States Army stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Ga.

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

She wore a strapless formal gown with layered ruffles, a corset back and a cascade of beads on the front.

Lauren Hales, friend of the bride, was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Evernham and Abigail Sladick, friends of the bride.

Nick Coleman, friend of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Adam Haggerty and Chester Oates, friends of the groom.

Hannah Angell was the junior bridesmaid.

Ushers were Kevin Prunest, brother of the bride, and James Bailey, friend of the groom.

Gracelyn Lilly was flower girl.

William Boatright was the ringbearer.

Presiding at the register was Hannah Sladick.

Bruce Powell was soloist and Ross Merle was the DJ.

A reception: was held at Assembly Building of Topsail Island.

After a honeymoon at Topsail Beach, the couple resides in Savannah, Ga.

A rehearsal dinner was held Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m.

A shower was given July 16 by Alice Sladick at Legacy Baptist Church in Mount Olive.

Charlotte Graye Pelletier and George Cameron Todd III were married Sept. 14, 2013, at The Chapel of Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park, Moose, Wyo. The Rev. Deacon Anthony Huston Sgro, Ed.D, officiated the double ring ceremony.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. Ann Gordon Pelletier of New York, N.Y., was her sister’s maid of honor. Mildred Pelletier Warren of Norfolk, Va., sister of the bride, was the bridesmaid. Elizabeth Graye Warren of Norfolk, Va., was flower girl.

George Cameron Todd Jr. served as his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Eugene Hall Todd of Greenville, S.C., and Burwell Boykin Clarke Todd of Jackson Hole, Wyo., brothers of the groom, and William Bryan Warren of Norfolk, Va., brother-in-law of the bride. Ushers were Charles Campbell Cecil II of Charlotte, Mark Draper Grobmyer of Fayetteville, Ark., William Everett Mills of Chapel Hill and William Lewis White junior of Augusta, Ga.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jere Walter Pelletier III of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gordon Maxwell III of Goldsboro and Mr. and Mrs. Jere Walter Pelletier II of Swansboro.

Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. George Cameron Todd Jr. of Spartanburg, S.C. The groom is the grandson of Mrs. George Cameron Todd of Columbia, S.C., the late Mr. Todd and Mrs. Eugene Evey Hall Jr. of Florence, S.C., and the late Mr. Hall.

A reception given by the bride’s parents followed the ceremony at Shooting Star Club Teton Village, Wyo.

The parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner at Il Villagio Osteria, Teton Village, Wyo.

The bride is a 2003 graduate of The Episcopal High School, Alexandria, Va., and a 2007 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority and was presented by the Terpsichorean Club of Raleigh at the 2004 Debutante Ball. She is a 2011 graduate of the French Culinary Institute, New York, N.Y., and a 2013 graduate of Kenan Flager Business School at the University of North Carolina. She is employed by North Highland Co. Consulting Firm.

The groom is a 2002 graduate of The Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, Va., and 2006 graduate of Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va., with a Bachelor of Arts degree in politics. He is a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. The groom is a 2013 graduate of Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. He is employed by Deloitte Financial Advisory Services Investment Banking Division.

After a wedding trip to Big Sur, Calif., the couple will reside in Charlotte.

Kirstee Leighann Bratley and Jace David Muehlenthaler were married Sept. 21, 2013, at Eagle’s Landing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, N.C. Minister Donald “D.J.” Coles officiated the double-ring ceremony.

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

Kelsee Bratley of Goldsboro, N.C., sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Brittany Hood of Texas, friend of the bride, and Shelby Muehlenthaler of Goldsboro, sister of the groom, were her bridesmaids.

The bride wore a lace-draped A-line ivory silhouette style dress with cap sleeves and a sweetheart scoop neck. The dress was accented with a chapel train, a natural waistline and a keyhole back with scalloped lace, double-layered tulle and a beaded sash.

The ivory fingertip-length veil was embellished with an intricate lace edge and adorned with beads.

Tyler Muehlenthaler of Goldsboro, N.C., brother of the groom served as best man. Groomsmen were Ryan Klinkicht of Goldsboro and Jim Wisniewski of San Diego, Calif. Usher was Kyle Williams, brother of the bride.

Pianist was Katie Jackson, friend of the bride.

Wedding coordinator was Craig Miller, uncle of the groom.

The bride is the daughter of Vince and Traycee Williams of Goldsboro, N.C., and David and Sandi Bratley of Navarre, Fla. Grandparents are Maryann Bratley of Greenville, N.C., and Pete and Jean Little of LaFayette, Ga.

Parents of the groom are retired Lt. Col. Dave and Julie Muehlenthaler of Goldsboro, N.C. The groom is the grandson of Dr. Jim and Nancy Bates of Bullhead City, Ariz. Shirley and the late John Muehlenthaler of Ankeny, Iowa, and the late Annette Bates of Nevada, Iowa.

A reception was held at Eagle’s Landing following the wedding ceremony.

The parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner at The Village Steakhouse.

The bride is a 2011 graduate of Spring Creek High School, and attended Wayne Community College.

The groom is a 2008 graduate of Eastern Wayne High School and a 2013 graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace engineering. The groom is in the Air Force and is a recent graduate of Officer Training School.

The couple will be stationed at NAS Pensacola in Pensacola, Fla.

Alondra Natasha Wallace of Mount Olive and Anthony L. McKinney Sr. of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 21, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, with pastor Larry B. Faison officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Jacqueline Fisher Wallace and the late Alonza Wallace of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of the late Adolph and Annie Mae Wallace and the late Cicero and Goldia Brooks Fisher.

She is a graduate of East Duplin High School and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is employed as senior payroll Analyst at Butterball LLC.

The groom is the son of Joseph Edward Allen of Goldsboro and the late Eartha Jean McKinney Eure of Calypso and the grandson of the late Fate and Anna Allen and the late Charlie James and Ruth Lofton McKinney.

He is a graduate of Southern Wayne High School. He is employed in the admissions office at Cherry Hospital.

The bride was escorted by Tremonteo’ Wallace, brother of the bride, and given in marriage by her mother.

Regina Ratliff-Johnson served as matron of honor, while bridesmaids were Nakesha Bowden and Brittany Sampson.

Bobby Christoper Glaspie served as best man.

Groomsmen were Marcus Kornegay and Leon Faison.

Ushers were Jermaine Glaspie and Zachary Eure Jr.

Mrs. Anita Sampson directed the wedding.

A program of wedding music was provided by Ms. Deidra Williams, pianist and vocalist.

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

Jessica Michelle Jones of Mount Olive and Jacob Rackely Jones of Mount Olive exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 21, 2013, at 3 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Dunn, with pastor Tom Wagoner officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Gary and Millisa Jones of Mount Olive, the granddaughter of Emmitt and Carolyn of Goldsboro, Annie Jones of Mount Olive and Donnie and Jenny Cannady of Faison and the great-granddaughter of Mildred Jones of Kenansville.

She is a 2010 graduate of Southern Wayne High School. She is currently attending Wayne Community College, transferring to Mount olive College in the spring of 2014 to pursue a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. She is employed with Johnston County Schools.

The groom is the son of Steve and Wendy Jones of Goldsboro, the grandson of Donald and Mary Jones of Goldsboro and Jimmy and Gwen Barber of Goldsboro and the great-grandson of Eunice Turlington of Goldsboro.

He is a 2010 graduate of Southern Wayne High School. He is employed with Wayne County Public Schools.

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

The bride wore an ivory all-over beaded lace trumpet gown that featured a champagne underlay, an empire waist, cap sleeves and a chapel train.

She wore a Russian tulle blusher with scattered crystals and feathers with pearl and diamond accents.

She carried the Bible her mother carried in her wedding covered with lace from grandmother’s wedding gown, with a bouquet of calla lilies, peacock feathers and ivy.

Heather Jones was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Tabatha Faircloth, Angie Wise, Samantha Jones and Alli Jones.

Steve Jones served as best man. Groomsmen were Austin Smith, Keith Jones, Jim Barber and Drew Pierce.

Gabby Godwin was the junior bridesmaid.

Gracelyn Britt was the miniature bride. Benjamin Hope was the miniature groom.

Ushers were Josh Lynch, Arlon Jones, Will Toler and Colton Crissman

Lela Pearl Britt and Carley Hamilton were flower girls.

Jennifer Britt directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were John and Brenda Smith. Hope Jones and Janey Jones distributed programs.

Ray and Julean Self and Jeremy and Cheryl Autry were honorary guests of the bride

A program of wedding music was provided by Joel Groce, pianist, and Chris Parker, vocalist.

A reception given by bride’s parents followed the ceremony in the tabernacle of the church.

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

Danielle Nicole Keel and Bryce Hain Ficken III exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 21, 2013, at 5 p.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church, Goldsboro, N.C., with pastor Jeff Dail and pastor Scott Hardy officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Danny E. and Tammy C. Keel of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of Ella Mae Keel of Mount Olive, the late Thomas E. Keel of Mount Olive, Betty B. Keel and Carroll and Effie Cook of Mount Olive.

The bride is a 2006 honor graduate of North Duplin High School and a 2010 graduate of East Carolina University. She is employed as a teacher at North Duplin Elementary.

The groom is the son of B. Hain Ficken Jr. and Lynn Davis Ficken of Dudley and the grandson of the late Bryce H. Ficken Sr. and Mary Ficken of Mount Olive and the late Eugene C. Davis Sr. and Elsie S. Davis of Goldsboro.

The groom is a 2002 graduate of Faith Christian Academy and a 2006 graduate of Mount Olive College. He is employed as president of Ficken-Blackwelder Insurance.

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

She wore a mermaid-style charmeuse gown. The gown featured a strapless sweetheart neckline with crisscross ruching detail, a fitted bodice and a slightly flared skirt with asymmetrical gathering anchored with an embellishment of organza and satin flowers with rhinestones, crystal beading and sequins and a chapel train.

Her headpiece was a single-tiered fingertip veil with a beaded edge.

She carried a hand-tied bouquet of coral Gerber daisies, coral roses, green hypericum berries and Queen Anne’s Lace.

Courtney Jackson Lambert of Mount Olive served as matron of honor, while bridesmaids were Janah Best of Mount Olive, Casey Pate Braswell of Mount Olive, Jessica Dierk of Raleigh and Kelsea Sanders Walters of Kinston.

Hain B. Ficken Jr. served as best man.

Groomsmen were Matt Clarke of Pine Level, Cole Dawson of Goldsboro, Caleb Keel of Mount Olive and Joe Lancaster of Dudley.

Ushers were Jim Lambert of Mount Olive and James Lancaster of Dudley.

Emma Scott Hardy and Mary Gray Hardy were flower girls.

Mrs. Meg Jackson directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Miranda Wiggins. Ciera Cox distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Mooring, pianists; Brandi Worth and Robert Smith, vocalists; and Jerry Strickland, guitarist.

The parents of the bride hosted a reception at Goldsboro Country Club. Reception greeters were Mr. and Mrs. Tim Wiggins. Mrs. Kelly Strickland directed the reception.

After a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple resides in Dudley, N.C.

The parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner at Sleepy Creek Clubhouse in Dudley Sept. 20, 2013.

Events held before the wedding included an engagement party June 22, 2013, at the home of Bryce H. Ficken III hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lambert; a miscellaneous shower June 23, 2013, at Mount Olive First Pentecostal Holiness Church given by Meg Jackson, Sandra Sullivan, Barbara Cook, Lorrie Britt, Effie Cook, Betty Keel and Debra Keel; a Christmas In July shower July 21, 2013, hosted by Janah Best at her home; a bachelorette party/lingerie shower given by the bridesmaids July 26 through 28 in Topsail Island; a miscellaneous shower Aug. 11, 2013, at the home of Heather Bradshaw hosted by Mrs. Bradshaw, Sue Beaman, Debra Barwick, Eileen Whitfield, Debbie Holmes, Lisa Whitfield and Jo Brown; and a bridal luncheon held Sept. 14 hosted by the bride’s mother at Duplin Winery and Bistro in Rose Hill.

Dee Herring Bartlett of Cary and Brandon Matthew Cox of Kenansville exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. at LaGrange Christian Church, with the Rev. Bob Smith officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Ronnie and Carol Herring Bartlett of LaGrange and the granddaughter of the late Alfred Bartlett of LaGrange, Marie Bartlett of LaGrange and Audrey Herring and the late Edward Matchett Herring Jr. of LaGrange.

She is a 2001 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School and a 2005 graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business management. She is employed with Edward Jones Investments.

The groom is the son of Jerry and Anita Cox of Jonesville and the grandson of the late Beulah and Elmer Cox of Burlington and the late Gilbert and Geneva Madden of Burlington.

He is a 2002 graduate of Starmount High School and a 2005 graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural extension education. He is employed at Hog Slat.

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

She wore a soft, chic ivory chantilly lace gown fully decorated with metallic beading and accented with delicate sheer scallop cap sleeves. The natural waist was highlighted with a crystal and rhinestone beaded belt. The back of the gown featured a dramatic scalloped keyhole that flowed into a chapel-length train for a romantic finish.

The bride chose to wear a one-tiered cathedral-length veil with elegant satin ribbon trim around the edging. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white hydrangeas and white roses wrapped with white satin ribbon.

Blair Griffin and Jennifer Shuler served as matrons of honor, while Elizabeth Bartlett was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Margaret Dickerson, Dana Gastelum, Whitney Huneycutt, Jessica Leggett, Rachel Rankin and Ellyn Smith.

Jerry Cox served as best man.

Groomsmen were Chris Cox, Michael Cox, Tray Bridgers, Peter Eure, Brad Griffin, Bryant Jennings, Adam Lytch and Zeb Saunders.

Abby Cox and Mallory Herring were flower girls.

Miller Cox was ringbearer.

Benjamin Rankin was bride crier.

Christine Parrish directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Audra Cox. Lindsay Cox distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Jason Cox, pianist; Carla Dawson and Jason Cox, vocalists; and Jacob Mewborn, organist.

A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at Walnut Creek Country Club.

After a wedding trip to Riviera Maya, the couple will reside in Cary.

Joy Irene Uzzell and Brian Thomas Martens of Raleigh exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 28, 2013, at half after six o’clock at Delightful Inspirations in Raleigh. The wedding officiant was Barry Ginn.

The bride is the daughter of Jimmy and Becky Falk and Monte Uzzell of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ruth Uzzell and the late Brantley Uzzell of Goldsboro and the late Mr. and Mrs. M. Patrick Jones of Goldsboro.

She graduated from Rosewood High School and Barton College with a bachelor degree in social work. She is currently attending University of New England, and will graduate in May with her master’s degree in social work. She is employed with the state of North Carolina at Polk Correctional.

The groom is the son of Torry and Brenda Webb and the late Mr. Thomas Martens of Richland, Wash. He is the grandson of Mr. Woodrow C. and Doris B. Smith of Mansfield, Mo., and Mr. Richard E. Martens and the late Mrs. Margaret Martens of Richland, Wash.

He graduated from Kamikan High School in Washington, and is currently attending college at the University of Colorado, studying to be an electrician. He served in the Marines for four years with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Presented in marriage by her parents, the bride was escorted by her father and stepfather.

She wore a white taffeta pearl-sequenced strapless gown and carried a bouquet of red roses and lilies. Her jewelry consisted of a white pearl set, which the bride gave as a gift and was worn by the maid of honor and bridesmaids. She also wore her great grandmother’s ring.

Megan Variano of Raleigh, friend of the bride, served as the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Angela Genna, Gineve Taylor, Erica Owens, Heidi Yehia and Jamie Mckenna, friends of the bride, and Brooke Martens, sister of the groom.

Ronald Knight of Washington state, friend of the groom, served as the best man. The groomsmen consisted of Matthew Rains, Kyle Strothman, Taylor Ivey and Nathan Schoggins, friends of the groom; Nick Martens, brother of the groom; and Brant Uzzell, brother of the bride. Ushers were Justin and Alex Webb, brothers of the groom.

The ring bearer was Ian Dale, cousin of the bride. The flower girl was Rory Smith, cousin of the bride’s niece. Caroline Jones, cousin of the bride, presided at the register. Ashley Whittington was the director of the wedding.

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

The eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Backyard Bistro in Raleigh.

Events held before the wedding included a bridesmaid luncheon hosted by the bride’s mom at Relish Café in Raleigh; a bachelorette weekend in Charleston, S.C., the weekend before wedding; a bridal shower and cookout hosted by the maid of honor, Megan Variano, and the bride’s mother, in Goldsboro; and an engagement party given by friends of the couple at Isaac Hunter’s Tavern in Raleigh.

Following the honeymoon trip to St. Maarten, the couple will reside in Raleigh.

Ms. Rae Strother and Mr. Jae Thomas of Raleigh exchanged vows Sept. 14, 2013, at 3 p.m. at Motorco Music Hall in Durham, with the Rev. David Wood officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Nelson and Marilyn Strother of Chapel Hill, N.C.

The groom is the son of James and Charlene Thomas of Goldsboro.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a vintage-style knee-length A-line dress in ivory satin.

For her headpiece, she chose an ivory birdcage veil with pearl embellishments. She carried three ivory calla lilies tied with satin ribbons. She wore antique pearls, a gift from her mother.

Ms. Arwen Carlin of Durham, friend of bride, was maid of honor.

Mr. Stephen Atkinson of Raleigh, friend of groom, served as best man.

Mr. Graham Strother, brother of the bride, greeted guests.

Wedding music was provided by Nolan Smock, vocalist and guitarist.

A reception immediately followed the ceremony in the Motorco Garage Bar and Grill.

Prior to the ceremony a cocktail hour was given by Ann and Stephen Aylward.

The couple resides in Raleigh, N.C.