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April Michelle Smith, Jonathan Russell Wheatley exchange wedding vows at Peacock Hill May 3
The bride is the daughter of Mike and Tanya Smith of Washington. The bridegroom is the son of Jimmy and Elaine Wheatley of Washington. The ceremony took place under an iron arbor made especially for the occasion by the bride's father. Smilax, rosemary, tea olive branches and wildflowersdecorated the arbor and tiered arrangements of pink Japanese asters, green button chrysanthemums and greenery were on each side. Programs were presented by Kristin Stevens of Mount Airy and Lauren Johnson of Washington to guests who then registered at a table tended by Brittany Armour of Lexington. Christopher Rogers of Washington, cousin of the bride, played acoustic guitar prior to and during the ceremony. The bride entered with her father as Mr. Rogers played "Stairway to Heaven." The bride's sister, Anna Smith of Washington, sang "Love is Looking for You" accompanied by Michael Smith of Washington, brother of the bride, on the acoustic guitar. Mr. Rogers also performed the solo, "First Love Song." Mr. Wheatley was his son's best man. Groomsmen were Brandon Wheatley of Columbus, Miss., brother of the bridegroom; Justin Callaway of Washington and Michael Smith. Anna Smith served her sister as maid of honor. She wore a clover green halter satin ball gown with side ruching and overlay skirt and carried a smaller replica of the bride's bouquet. Bridesmaids were Jill Rogers, cousin of the bride, Alicia Clemmons and Andie Bridges of Washington. Their gowns matched that of the maid of honor. They carried bouquets of yellow Fuji chrysanthemums, pink Japanese asters, green button chrysanthemums, and hypericum berries. The flower girl, Aubrey Anderson of Clarkesville, wore a sleeveless satin gown with a beaded tulle skirt, clover green satin sash and bow detail in the back. She carried a basket of rose petals from roses grown by the bride's mother. Dylan Clemmons of Washington, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was elegant in her white Aline Monique Luo gown fashioned with a beaded lace bodice and vertical ruffle skirt of tulle and organza. Beaded trim accented her fingertip veil. Bright pink heels and pink crystal chandelier earrings added to her attire. For "something old" the bride wore her father's baby bracelet. "Something new" was her wedding gown. The wedding date embroidered in her gown in blue was her "something blue." Completing tradition she had a sixpence in her shoe given to her by her grandmother, Carolyn Smith of Washington. She carried a hand-held bouquet of white pink-throated cymbidium orchids, yellow Fuji chrysanthemums, pink Japanese asters, green button chrysanthemums and hypericum berries tied with sheer pink ribbon matching her shoes. For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Smith chose an iridescent pink taffeta top with a rose brooch and black palazzo pants all finished with pink crystal earrings and necklace. Mrs. Wheatley, the bridegroom's mother, wore a full-length gown in iridescent champagne and a sheer sleeved jacket complemented with diamond stud earrings and a chokerstyle necklace. Each wore a corsage of a pinkthroated white cymbidium orchid. The bride's grandmother, Mrs. Smith, wore a navy chiffon crepe de chine chemise with a scoop neckline, three-quarter sleeves and sequins with matching palazzo pants and silver accessories. Her grandmother, Sara Jackson of Washington, wore a three-piece black and white ensemble consisting of a floral top with matching jacket and black pants with black beaded jewelry. The grandmothers were presented white cymbidium orchid corsages. Terrie Smith of Washington, aunt of the bride, was wedding director. Reception Following the ceremony the bride's parents entertained at a tented reception at Peacock Hill. The bride's table was covered in white with a sheer brown overlay. The four-tiered cake in clover green and white featured a picket fence of icing around the base tier. A yellow "W" topped the cake. Surrounding the cake were pink Japanese asters and greenery. The bridegroom's cake, also on a table covered in white with a sheer brown overlay, featured a pool table décor. Megan Kennedy and Macey Smith of Washington, cousins of the bride, cut the cakes that were made by Karen Saggus, also of Washington. Centerpieces for all the tables were square glass containers lined with lemons, limes and pink grapefruit and filled with pink Japanese asters, green button chrysanthemums and greenery. Guests enjoyed a buffet of heavy hors d'oeuvres. Serving punch were Audra Chapman of Washington and Ashleigh Bussey of Lincolnton, cousin of the bridegroom. The couple danced their first dance to "First Dance" by Corey Smith. The bridegroom and his mother danced to "Angels" by Randy Travis. This song was picked especially for the bridegroom's mother by the bridegroom. Instead of a dance, the bride and her father chose to sing together "Kaw-liga" by Hank Williams Jr., a song the bride had sung with her father when she was a child. For traveling the bride wore a pool blue halter sundress. After an overnight stay in Atlanta, the couple left for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls, Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley are living in Metasville. Rehearsal Celebration Jimmy and Elaine Wheatley were hosts at a rehearsal dinner at their home. The celebration began with the rehearsal at Peacock Hill at 6 p.m. and continued at the Wheatley home. Casual attire was the dress and the bride-elect chose denim capris, and black tank top and a white threequarter sleeve jacket. A country theme was used in decorating. Wagon wheels and whiskey barrels filled with Gerber daisies adorned the entry. Green gingham cloths and pink overlays covered the tables. Centerpieces were ribbon-accented Mason jars with candles. Guests enjoyed a barbecue of chicken and ribs with potato salad, baked beans, rolls and assorted desserts.
Approximately 50 guests attended.
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