Couples: July 20, 2008
Wedding: Idom and Domonkos
Rachael Elizabeth Idom and David Edwin Domonkos, were married Saturday, July 12, 2008, at 7 p.m., at St. Mary Basilica with the Rev. Leopold Keffler officiating.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. James R. Idom, of Natchez, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Domonkos of Crownpoint, Ind.
Grandparents are Mrs. Patricia Domonkos, Mrs. Sandra Remillet, Mrs. Gloria Wade, the late Mr. William Domonkos, the late Mr. Richard Castellanos, the late Mr. Gerald Wade and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Idom.
Music for the ceremony was provided by organist Dr. Patrick Doherty.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, James Ronnie Idom. She wore an ivory chiffon, side-draped gown with beaded lace over satin. The strapless gown was split in the back and laced to the chapel train. Her veil was one tier, finger tipped with a beaded scalloped edge.
Melanie Wascom, sister of the bride, of Baton Rouge, served as matron of honor. Valerie Orcutt, of Lorman, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Nikki Domonkos, sister of the groom, of Crownpoint, Chelsea Idom of Prairieville, La., Dianna Arnold of Canton, Kelsey Stephens of Hattiesburg, Whitney Cotton of Birmingham, Ala., and Anna Norris of Natchez.
Macy Leigh Wascom, of Baton Rouge, served as flower girl.
Vincent Colangelo, of Friendsville, Pa., served as best man. Groomsmen were Troy Idom, brother of the bride, of Natchez, Tyler Idom, brother of the bride, of Prairieville, Howard Wascom of Baton Rouge, David Barry of Denton, Md., Greg Burton, of Tomah, Wis., and Jake Hample, of West Fargo, N.D.
Cade Burton, of Baton Rouge, and Wade Idom of Natchez, served as ring bearers.
Program presenter was Hunter Wascom. Readings for the ceremony was by Carol Fetters of Beaumont, Texas, Sandy Owen of Crownpoint, and Kim Arnold of Canton.
Lebar Ferby, of Gulfport, served as usher.
A reception was immediately following the ceremony in the Garden Room at Monmouth Plantation. After a five day cruise to Cozumel, the couple will live in D’Iberville.
Wedding: Caldwell and Cochran II
Kristin Ann Caldwell and Ernie Lee Cochran II were married Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 6 p.m., at Jefferson Street United Methodist Church, in Natchez, with the Rev. Edwin Temple officiating.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Caldwell Jr., of Natchez, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie L. Cochran of Roanoke, Va.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Becky Stephens, soloist; Kate Morgan, violinist; Carolyn Anderson, pianist; Derrick Callen, organist; and Merisha Townsend, harpist.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a strapless ivory gown of Alencon lace featuring a dropped waist accented by a champagne sash and a chapel-length train. Her veil was a fingertip mantilla with lace trim.
Amanda Tillman Shea, of Seattle, Wash., served as matron of honor. Andrea Nicole Rogers, of Birmingham, Ala., was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Anne Price of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Christina Keeney McClelland, Meghan Ashley Mulherin and Jacqulin Bennett Phillips, all of Atlanta, Jacqueline Wilson McManus of New Orleans, and Anna Katherine Smith of Houston. They wore navy strapless, floor-length silk dresses with draped waists by Vera Wang.
Kathleen Elliott Mayo, of Oxford, was the scripture reader.
Macy Elizabeth Powell, of Pikeville, Ky., was the flower girl.
The groom’s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Charles Wesley Caldwell III of Oxford, Colin Haynes Greenspon and Leland Rhett Miller, both of New York, Matthew John Paulson and Lee Emerson Wright, both of Charleston, S.C., Anthony Leonard Perez of Greensboro, N.C., Edward Avery Wyatt of Raleigh, N.C., and John Anderson Sensing of Hockessin, Del.
Carson Andrew Biagioli and McCoy Aidan Biagioli, both of White Lakes, Mich., were ring bearers.
A reception was held at Edgewood, the home of Mrs. Lynn James and Mr. Richard Leet, following the ceremony.
After a wedding trip to Saint Thomas, the couple will live in Charleston, S.C.
Wedding: Hudson and Darling
Janet McKaye Hudson and Edward Scott Darling, both of Washington, D.C., and formerly of Natchez, were married Saturday, June 7, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Natchez with the Dr. Rev. John Larson officiating.
Parents of the couple are R. Kent Hudson and Deborah L. Hudson, both of Natchez, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Perkins of Duncan, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Craddock Darling Jr. of Jackson.
Music for the ceremony was provided by organist, Mrs. Bazille Lanneau, violinist, Ms. Vanya Karachobanova, and vocalist, Ms. Abby Brown.
Readers for the ceremony were Lauren Barnes Garrity of Dallas and John Kaiser Harriss of New Orleans. Acolytes were cousins of the bride, Matthew Alec Roach and Stephen Clay Roach, both of Roanoke, Va.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, Kent Hudson.
She wore an Alvina Valenta strapless silk shantung gown featuring guipure lace trim at the waist and on a fluted skirt with covered buttons that trailed down the back of the bodice flowing into the chapel length train.
Stacye Lyrene Sims, of Memphis, Tenn., was maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Helen Colegate Balch of Memphis, Shelly Kincaid Darling of Washington, D.C., Carrie Howell Pugh of Natchez, and Margaret Ann Punches of New York. They wore strapless A-line gowns that featured a scoop neckline and ivory point d’esprit over a frosted steel blue lining.
Christopher Craddock Darling, of Washington, D.C., and Edward Craddock Darling, of Jackson, were best men.
Groomsmen were John Farris Chapman of Birmingham, Ala., Kenneth Chase Hudson of Playa del Ray, Calif., and Jonathan Eugene Hungerford of Clemson, S.C.
Ushers were Ashley Colin Gardner of Atlanta, Lambert Lee Garrison of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mark Stephen Knoll of Houston and Warner Oland Moore III of Arlington, Va.
Grant Edward Darling was ring bearer.
A reception was at Monmouth Plantation following the ceremony. After a wedding trip to Barbados and Petit St. Vincent, the couple will live in Washington, D.C.
Wedding: Emfinger and Haile
Jennifer Emfinger and Andrew Haile, both of Natchez, were married Sunday, June 15, 2008, at Monmouth Plantation, in Natchez, with Judge Charlie Vess officiating.
Parents of the couple are Lynn Smith and Barry Emfinger, and Janine Haile, all of Natchez, and Tom and Karen Haile, both of Mandeville, La.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, Barry Emfinger.
Jessica Emfinger, of Natchez, was maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Devin Lackey, Nicole McSwain, Selah Havard and Chelsi Smith, all of Natchez, and Caitlin Haile of Hattiesburg.
Russ McSwain, of Natchez, was best man.
Groomsmen were Shawn Crowe and Brandon Haile, both of Natchez, John Griffon Haile of Mandeville, Jody Stallone of Hattiesburg and Adrian Stallone of Baton Rouge.
A reception was held at Monmouth following the ceremony.
Wedding: Dunbar and Knight
LoOona N. Dunbar and Steven R. Knight, both of Natchez, were married Saturday, June 28, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., at Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Natchez, with the Rev. Melvin White officiating.
Parents of the couple are James and Patricia Williams, of Marina Del Rey, Calif., the late Deborah Dunbar of Natchez, Richard and Annie Knight and Estella Knight, all of Natchez.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Erica Davis and Odessa Lowery.
The bride was given in marriage by her father James Williams.
She wore a gown by Anjolique fashioned with an off-the-shoulder neckline detailed around the shoulders with crystals and pearls touched with gold. From the shirred bodice, closed in the back with covered buttons, and encircled with rows of matching beading fell the pick-up skirt sweeping into a chapel train. Her veil of tiers of illusion fell from a tiara of pearls and crystals.
Shani Kirby, of Dallas, was matron of honor and Kenyata Ohuonu, of Houston, was maid of honor. They wore ivory strapless bodice dresses with full skirts with a seafoam green and jelly lilac sashes.
Bridesmaids were Alicia Thomas of Winnsboro, La., Gemecia Williams of Vidalia, Anya Wilson of Dallas, Courtney Flores, LaTonya Dennis, Kemeitha Sylvester, Dianne Guillory, Tiffany Carter and Margaret Knight, all of Natchez, and Asabi Boatner of Norfolk, Va.
They wore ivory satin halter corset tops with organza ball gown pick-up skirts in colors of seafoam green and jelly lilac with matching sashes.
Miniature bride was Katelon Nettles, of Natchez, and miniature groom was Braylon Williams of Houston.
Ashunti Harried, of Natchez, Amani Boatner, of Norfolk, and Shakyra Blanton, of Vidalia, were flower girls.
Timothy Sylvester and Michael McMorris, both of Natchez, were best men.
Groomsmen were Elliott Beauchamp and Van Dickson, both of Natchez, Joe Dee of Vidalia, Marcus Ohuonu of Atlanta, Michael Tubbs of Houston, Kevin Smoot and George Brice Jr., both of Jackson, and Necoba’Le LaPharaohs of Baton Rouge.
Ushers were Marie Davis, Lewis Shivers, Yolanda Morgan and LaShonta Hunt, all of Natchez, and Sharetta Jenkins of Baton Rouge.
Junior ushers were Darvontress Harrison, E’Keria Williams, Ashton Knight, Harry Smith Jr. and Omari Isaac, all of Natchez, and Tia Davis of Winnsboro.
Daylon Curry, of Jonesville, was ring bearer. Bible carrier was Lawrence Dunbar Jr., and Harry Smith Jr. was broom carrier, both of Natchez.
Escorts were Norman Harrison and Justin Colston, both of Natchez.
Coordinators were Terri McGruder and Lyvette Mikell.
A reception was held at the Natchez Community Center following the ceremony. Assisting at the reception were Yolanda Morgan, Lee Pearl Batieste, Lewis Shivers, Evelyn Tyler, Ruth Harris, Tammy Davis, Marie Davis and Joe D. Wallace.
The couple is planning a trip to the caribbean. They will live in Natchez.
Engagement: DiStefano and Grissett
Mrs. Joseph S. DiStefano, of Natchez, announces the engagement of her daughter, Laura Catherine DiStefano, of Madison, to Christopher Alan Grissett, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Grissett of Madison.
The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Joseph S. DiStefano of Natchez.
She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dominic S. DiStefano, of Natchez, and the late Mr. Arthur E. Weaver and Mrs. Otis Kirk of Calhoun City.
The groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Winstead Tramel, of Raleigh, and the late Mr. Bruce Grissett and Edwina Grissett of Jackson.
The wedding will be at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, in Madison.
Family and friends are invited.
Engagement: McLemore and Givens
Dale McLemore announces the engagement of his daughter, Kacy McLemore, to Wesley Givens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Givens, all of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Karen McLemore.
She is a graduate of Natchez High School and is attending Alcorn State University School of Nursing in Natchez.
She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Mills, Betty McLemore and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McLemore, all of Natchez .
The groom is a graduate of Adams County Christian School, in Natchez, and attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College, in Natchez, and Mississippi State University in Starkville. He is employed by Energy Drilling in Natchez.
He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy James, of Natchez, the late Earl Givens of Altheimer, Ark., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blackwood of Heber Springs, Ark.
The wedding will be at 6 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Branton in Ferriday. A reception will follow.
Family and friends are invited.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Vine and Campbell
Rusty Vine and Sally Vine, both of Centreville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Kay Vine to Zachary Arch Campbell, son of Ray and Linda Campbell of Magnolia.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Centreville Academy and a graduate of Jones County Junior College and Pearl River Community College. She is employed by Dr. G.H. “Chip” Leggett as a certified dental assistant in Magnolia.
She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Joyce Vine and the late Mason Vine, of Centreville, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Atkinson Jr., of Corsicana, Texas and Landreaux Donaldson of Baton Rouge.
The groom attended Parklane Academy and is an honor graduate of Amite School Center. He is currently attending Southwest Community College where he is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. He is employed by Campbell Services in Magnolia.
He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude L. Smith Sr., of Magnolia, and Mrs. Mildred Campbell and the late Delton Campbell of East Fork. He is the great-grandson of the late Annie Honea McElveen of Magnolia. Honorary grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Prescott Jr. also of Magnolia.
The wedding will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at Unity Baptist Church in Magnolia. A reception will follow at the home of Joyce Vine in Centreville.
Family and friends are invited. No formal invitations will be sent.
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Engagement: Pyron and Ledbetter
Mr. and Mrs. William Kelly Pyron Jr., of Natchez announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelley Denise Pyron, to Mr. Ernest Wright Ledbetter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harbin Ledbetter Sr. of Rome, Ga.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Trinity Episcopal Day School, in Natchez, and a graduate of Samford University, in Birmingham, Ala., where she received her bachelor of arts degree. She is employed by Kelley Pyron Interior Design, Ltd. in Atlanta.
She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Agnes Egger Pyron and the late Will Kelly Pyron, of Natchez, and Dr. Roy Maxwell Barnes and the late Maggie Rea Barnes of Port Gibson.
The groom is a graduate of Culver Summer Naval Academy in Culver, Ind., and a graduate of Darlington School, in Rome, Ga., Washington and Lee University, in Lexington, Va., and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. He is employed by R.H. Ledbetter Properties, Inc., as executive vice president, in Rome.
He is the grandson of the late Allison Woodville Ledbetter and Rosa Harbin Ledbetter and the late Dr. Ernest Linwood Wright and Elizabeth Ramey Wright, all of Rome.
The wedding will be at 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at the Morris Chapel at Darlington School in Rome, Ga. A reception will follow at the Ledbetter family home.
Engagement: Berry and Dunlap
Al and Regiena Berry, of Pinola, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brett Cooper Berry, to Michael Vincent Dunlap, son of Keith Dunlap, of Natchez, and Connie Bradshaw of Springhill, La.
The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Mendenhall High School and a 2005 graduate of University of Southern Mississippi. She is presently enrolled in the Jones County Junior College nursing program.
The groom is a 2000 graduate of Adams County Christian School. He is currently pursuing a license to practice massage therapy.
The wedding will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the bride’s parents’ home.
Family and friends are invited.
Engagement: Burns and Knapp
Lindsey and Janet Burns, of DeRidder, La., announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Burns, to Steven Knapp, son of Ricky and Una Knapp of Vidalia.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Jennings High School, in Jennings, La., and is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, La. She is employed by Kevin Beasley Photographer in Ruston.
She is the granddaughter of John Sr. and Ione Burns, of Lake Charles, La., and the late Gene and Enid Woolsey, of Azle, Texas.
The groom is a graduate of Vidalia High School and is also a graduate of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. He is employed by Fellowship Church in Allaso Ranch, Texas.
He is the grandson of Jimmy and Mary Knapp, of Ferriday, and Mary Lou Warren and the late Wesley Warren of Monterey.
The wedding will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Lake Arthur Camp Grounds in Lake Arthur, La. A reception will follow.
Family and friends are invited.
Anniversary: Murray
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Ray Murray were married on July 20, 1958, at First Baptist Church in Natchez. Mrs. Murray is the former Barbara Joan Denham.
Engagement: Latham and Johnson III
Mr. Roderick Barnes and the Rev. Vivian L. Barnes, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Viveca Latham, to William Johnson III, son of Mr. William Johnson Jr., and Mrs. Shirley Pitter of Richmond, Va.
The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Robert Latham Jr. of Natchez.
She is a graduate of Cathedral High School, in Natchez, and is a graduate of Millsaps College, in Jackson, where she received a bachelor of science degree in psychology.
She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Thelma Latham and the late Robert Latham Sr., and Mrs. Mary Fleming and the late Clarence Fleming Sr., all of Natchez.
The groom is a graduate of Liberty County High School, in Hinesville, Ga., and is a graduate of Mercer University, in Macon, Ga., where he received a bachelor of arts degree in sociology.
He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson Sr., of Goochland, Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Edwards of Richmond, Va.
The wedding will be on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at The Hemingbough in St. Francisville, La.
Formal invitations will be sent.
Engagement: Wilson and Cavin
Donald and Martha Wilson announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Stephanie Corinne Wilson to Ruston Kyle Cavin, son of Nolan and Ann Cavin, all of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Adams County Christian School, in Natchez, and is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.
She is the granddaughter of Corinne Wilson and the late Dorphus Wilson and the late Claude and Frances Collier, all of Natchez.
The groom is a graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College, in Boonesville. He is employed by R.W. Delaney Construction Company, in Natchez.
He is the grandson of Clyde and Barbara Cavin, of Natchez, and Ravernelle McNeese and the late Howard McNeese of Centreville.
The wedding will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Kingston. A reception will follow at the Kingston Community Center.
Family and friends are invited.
