Celebrations Moultrie

Garrard, Moore

celebrations — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:00:55 +0000

ATHENS, Ga. — Lauren Lewis Garrard and David William Moore were united in marriage at 6:30 p.m., on July 10, 2010, at First United Methodist Church in Athens, Ga., with the Rev. Charles Hodges officiating the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gilbert Garrard III of Athens, Ga., and the groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen William Moore of Moultrie.
A large central arrangement of white garden flowers, Sahara roses, wood-fern, galax leaves, leucothoe, variegated hosta and trailing yew was placed on the altar in a stoneware urn, and was flanked by Kimberly Queen ferns on white pedastals. The church doors were decorated with grapevine baskets filled with white hydrangeas, lilies and garden greenery. The pews were marked by grapevine baskets of white dahlias, stock, anemones, scabiosa, Star of Bethlehem and garden greenery.
Music was rendered by organist and pianist Janis Maxwell and trumpeter Chris Trobst.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a strapless, ivory silk shantung dress with a ruched bodice and a fitted A-line skirt with a long champagne sash. She wore a chapel-length veil which was bordered with French lace. She wore pearls borrowed from her sister-in-law, who also designed her pearl and champagne crystal earrings. She carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas, stock, scabiosa, dahlias, lisianthus, “The Bride” anemones and Sahara roses hand-tied with French ribbon.
Her maids of honor were Corbin Sims Miller of Charleston, S.C., and Elizabeth Bary Zechella of New York, N.Y., and her matron of honor was Liles Hill Thompson of Atlanta, Ga. Her bridesmaids were Mary Moore DeLoach, Lucy Allen Gillis, Julie Celeste Inman, and Ann Katherine Smith, all of Athens, Ga., and Lucy Bowles Chastain and Molly Hill West of Atlanta, Ga. They wore strapless, lime green silk chiffon dresses, gold sandals, gold earrings and necklaces designed by the bride’s sister-in-law, Cameron Garrard. They carried bouquets of orange dahlias, yellow freesia, orange ranunculus, green hydrangeas, green hypericom berries, coral, orange and yellow roses, and variegated hosta leaves hand-tied with French ribbon.
The flower girl was Kathryn MacGregor DeLoach of Athens, Ga.
The best man was the groom’s father, Dr. Stephen William Moore of Moultrie. The groomsmen were Edward Odom Acuff of Macon, Ga., Scott Andrew Bowman of Boca Raton, Fla., William Edward Gilbert Cagle IV of Augusta, Ga., Glenn Stewart Davis of Nashville, Tenn., Charles Andrew Garrard of Atlanta, Ga., Henry Gilbert Garrard IV of Athens, Ga., Patrick Hammond Garrard of Athens, Ga., Christopher Howard Henderson of Jacksonville, Fla., and John Thomas Moore of Sebastopol, Calif.
The ringbearer was William Isaac DeLoach of Athens, Ga.
The bell-ringers were Henry Thomas Garrard, William Joseph Garrard, Ciella Eloquin Garrard, and Daniel Auden Wills Garrard, all of Athens, Ga.
The reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held at The Conservatory of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
Round tables, covered with lime green moiré on white pin-tuck toppers, were placed inside the conservatory and outside under a large tent with matching wrought-iron chandeliers. Arrangements of orange, coral and yellow roses, green hydrangeas, hosta leaves, curly willow and kiwi vine on tall, iron candlesticks were alternated with bronze twig containers topped with lemons, green hydrangeas, variegated hosta leaves and green hypericom berries. These were all surrounded with glass votives.
The bride’s cake was four tiers of lemon and raspberry rounds with white cream cheese icing. Each layer featured swags and tiny flowers. The base was encircled by fresh multi-colored flowers, galax leaves and kiwi fruit. A bouquet of fresh flowers topped the cake.
A tableau of round wooden slabs, decorated branches and a moss-covered duck topiary created the backdrop for the groom’s cake, which consisted of cupcakes iced with chocolate or lemon curd topped with a variety of fruits.
The couple took their honeymoon at The Royal Plantation in Jamaica and will reside in Athens, Ga.

Benefield, Hewitt

celebrations — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:00:21 +0000

VALDOSTA, Ga. — Kimberly Kay Benefield and Staff Sgt. Christopher Dale Hewitt were united in marriage at 5 p.m., on March 13, 2010, in the Moody Air Force Base Chapel with the chaplain, Jay G. Hanson officiating the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of James and Kay Benefield of Moultrie, and the groom is the son of Casey and Ruthann Snover of Deckerville, Mich., and Dale Hewitt of Port Huron, Mich.
Greenery accented with cream colored flowers surrounded the altar and Unity candles were displayed on a white candelabra. The pews were marked with peach and cream colored Ecuadorian roses and champagne ribbons.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white taffeta, A-line gown with a ruched, dropped waist bodice and beaded bust. She wore a chapel-length train and elbow-length veil with beaded pearl and crystal trim. She carried a bouquet of peaches and cream Ecuadorian roses.
Her matron of honor was her sister, Angie Brame of Valdosta, Ga., and the bridesmaids were Joy Rocker of Valdosta, Ga., Charlotte Kegley of St. Mary’s, Ga., and Megan Hewitt of Village of Lake Isabella, Mich.
They wore formal-length, satin champagne dresses with asymmetrical ruching and beading on the bodice. They carried bouquets of peaches and cream roses.
The flower girl was Aubrey Kegley of St. Mary’s, Ga.
The best man was the groom’s brother, Tony Hewitt of Deckerville, Mich., and the groomsmen were Christopher Myers of Gulf Breeze, Fla., John Kelley of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Brian Miller of Oak Grove, Ky.
The reception, hosted by the parents of the bride, was held at the Woman’s Building in Valdosta, Ga. The tables were covered with white linens with champagne fabric draped in the center, highlighting centerpieces of peaches and cream roses in clear, square vases. The vases were surrounded by votives and tea-lights. The chairs were covered in champagne satin with white ribbons.
The bride’s cake was round with three-tiers in all white with scroll detailing and was topped with fresh roses.
The groom’s cake was in the shape of Winnie-the-Pooh.
The couple took their honeymoon in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. and will reside in Ray City, Ga.

Shepherd, Cox

celebrations — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:00:39 +0000

MOULTRIE — Greg and Ashley Shepherd of Tallahassee, Fla., and Gerald and Marsha Griner of Pavo, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Nichole Shepherd, to Franklin Taylor Cox. He is the son of Frank and Ann Cox of Moultrie.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Bobby and Rose Shepherd of Thomasville, Ga., and James and Myrtice Wilson of Thomasville, Ga.
A 2002 graduate of Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, Ga., she was a post secondary graduate. She has worked in customer service and the banking industry since 2002. She is also the former Cairo Lions Club president.
The future groom is the grandson of Bonnie Cox of Quincy, Fla. and the late Frank P. Cox Sr. and Dr. and Mrs. Forrest Taylor of Quincy, Fla., the late Josie Taylor, and the late Juanita Taylor.
A 2003 honor graduate of Colquitt County High School, he received a bachelor’s degree in business management with a minor in marketing from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Ga. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He is employed with Flowers Foods, Incorp. in Birmingham, Ala.
The wedding will be held Oct. 23, 2010, at Mill Pond Plantation in Thomasville, Ga.

Holton, Hall

celebrations — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:00:36 +0000

OMEGA — Mr. and Mrs. John Wall of Omega, and Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Holton of Acworth, Ga., are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Ann Holton, to Christopher Earl Hall. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Riggins of Omega, and the late Earl “Mickey” Hall.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Colquitt County High School and is employed as a secretary for Hall’s Mobile Home Movers of Omega.
The future groom graduated from Moultrie Technical College, in 1988, with an ASE Certification and is the owner of Hall’s Mobile Home Movers of Omega.
The wedding will be held Aug. 28, 2010, at Sundown Farms Plantation. Formal invitations have been mailed.

Paine, Migliore

celebrations — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:00:54 +0000

MOULTRIE — Dr. and Mrs. C. Mathew Paine Jr. of Moultrie, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Stephens Paine, to Anthony David Migliore Jr. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Anthony David Migliore of Coral Gables, Fla., and Dr. and Mrs. Peter Pisaris of Islamorda, Fla.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Rolfe O’Brien, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mathews Paine of Valdosta, Ga.
A 2001 graduate of Colquitt County High School, she received a Bachelor of Arts, in 2005, from Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. She also received a degree in diagnostic medical sonography, in 2007, from the Institute of Allied Medical Professions in Atlanta, Ga. At Auburn, she was a member of the Psychology Honor Society and Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She is an ultrasound technologist in Ft. Myers, Fla.
The future groom is the grandson of Mrs. Anthony B. Migliore of Orlando, Fla. and the late Dr. Anthony B. Migliore, the late John Campbell-Lloyd, and the late Mrs. Thomas H. Jones.
A 1998 graduate of Bishop Verot High School in Ft. Myers, Fla., he received a Bachelor of Science in economics, in 2004, from Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., and he also received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. He is an Eagle Scout and volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America. He is employed in medical marketing and sales in Ft. Myers, Fla.
The wedding will be held Oct. 9, 2010, at the home of the future bride’s parents, in Moultrie.

Sadler, Parker

celebrations — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:00:43 +0000

THOMASVILLE — India Sadler and Alan Parker were united in marriage on April 10, 10, 2010, in a 2 p.m. ceremony, at Parkway Church of God in Thomasville. The Rev. Richard Dobson officiated the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Crawford of Thomasville.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Parker of Hartsfield.

Mims, Lackey

celebrations — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:00:21 +0000

MOULTRIE — Mr. and Mrs. Craig Dekle Mims of Moultrie, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Barrie Corinne, to Michael Jarrod Lackey. He is the son of Charisse Lackey of Winder, Ga., and the late Nick Lackey.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Geneva Akridge of Moultrie and the late Carroll D. Akridge, and Mr. and Mrs. William Virgil Mims of Moultrie.
A 1996 graduate of Colquitt County High School, she attended Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Ga., and graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. She received a Bachelor of Arts in family and consumer science and was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She is employed as the marketing coordinator with Jansen Advertising in Atlanta, Ga.
The future groom is the grandson of Marian Gresham of Winder, Ga. and the late Paul Gresham, and Rowena Lackey of Winder, Ga. and the late Charlie Lackey.
A 1995 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School in Winder, Ga., he graduated from University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky., with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. He is employed with PMT Medical Sales in Atlanta, Ga.
The wedding will be held Sept. 25, 2010, at the home of the future bride’s parents.

Strickland, Gay

celebrations — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:00:53 +0000

DOERUN — Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Strickland of Doerun, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Judy Nicole “Nikki,” to Brandon David Gay. He is the son of Leah Gay and Micheal Gay, both of Moultrie.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Judy Hutto and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hutto Sr., all of Doerun, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Tharpe Strickland.
She is currently a “stay-at-home mom” with their son, Braylon.
The future groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gay, and Linda Carnes, all of Moultrie, and the late Curtis Carnes.
He is currently employed at Gays Tire in Moultrie, where he has been for several years.
The wedding is planned for 3 p.m., Aug. 21, 2010, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church.
There will be a reception to follow. All family and friends are welcome.

Whitman, McDonald

celebrations — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:00:27 +0000

SYLVESTER, Ga. — Mr. and Mrs. Chris Whitman of Sylvester, Ga., are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghan Elizabeth, to Jordan Blayze McDonald. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. V.J. McDonald of Leesburg, Ga.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Varnadoe of Anderson City, Ga., and Sandra Whitman of Anderson City, Ga., and the late Curtis Whitman.
A 2007 graduate of Worth County High School in Sylvester, Ga., she is attending Darton College in Albany, Ga. She is employed with United Industrial of Albany, Ga.
The future groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McDonald of Albany, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Rickey Bullington of Leesburg, Ga.
A 2009 graduate of Lee County High School in Leesburg, Ga., he is employed with JGM Industrial Maintenance in Albany, Ga.
The wedding will be held 6:30 p.m., Aug. 14, 2010, at Gin Creek in Hartsfield.

Jackson, Pritchett

celebrations — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:00:19 +0000

FUNSTON — Danny and Terry Jackson of Funston, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Leslie, to David Chu Pritchett. He is the son of Franklin and Tsai-Yueh Pritchett of Mansfield, Ga.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mary Jackson of Funston and the late Clarence Jackson and Gay Antoun of Villa Rica, Ga.
A 1999 Colquitt County High School graduate, she received a Bachelor of Science in building construction, in 2004, from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga. She also received a Master of Science in facility management and building construction, in 2008. She is a project engineer in Ft. Belvoir, Va.
The future groom is the grandson of Chu Tsao Lai of Tainan, Taiwan.
A 1998 graduate of Piedmont Academy in Monticello, Ga., he received a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering, in 2002, from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga. He also received a Master of Science in electrical and computer engineering, in 2005, and a Doctor of Philosophy in electrical and computer engineering, in 2009.
He is a systems engineer in San Diego, Calif.
The wedding will be held Aug. 21, 2010, in Dahlonega, Ga.