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Mary Hannah Batrous, Donald Harold DeMore III exchange marriage vows May 31 at Abilene Baptist
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Batrous of Thomson. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald DeMore Jr. of Harlem. In the vestibule guests were greeted by Amanda Norman of Thomson and signed the register placed by a bouquet of wedding flowers in a Waterford vase, a gift of Mrs. Gayle Roberson of Washington. Programs were given by Cade and Jacob Hardin of Evans, cousins of the bride; Anna Dooley of Juliette, and Marcie Rivers of Stapleton. Centering the altar was a nickel screen of votives with entwining greenery and calla lilies. Sevenbranched and spiral nickel candelabra with votives and ferns flanked this setting. A large pillow candle with side tapers and mixed greenery formed the unity candle. Cream satin ribbon and greenery marked family pews. A program of wedding music was presented by Karen Boyd, pianist, and Kay Walters, organist, of Evans. Selections included "Canon in D" and "Bridal Chorus" for the processional and "Wedding March" for the recessional. Vocalists were Ethan DeMore of Harlem, brother of the bridegroom, and Amanda Range of Monroe, cousin of the bride. Selections included "How Beautiful," "Parent's Prayer," "Will You Marry Me," and "When God Made You." Mr. DeMore was his son's best man. Usher-groomsmen were Joseph Batrous of Thomson, brother of the bride; and Ethan DeMore and Ray Fulcher of Harlem. Jacob Dooley of Juliette, cousin of the bridegroom, was junior groomsman. All were attired in black tuxedos with small hot pink Gerber daisy boutonnieres. The bridegroom's boutonniere was a white calla lily. Anna Campbell Dawkins of Lincolnton was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Sierra Gritz of Duluth, Katie Chenoweth of Woodstock, and Brett Walker of Rayle. The bride's cousin, Rachel Hardin of Evans, was junior bridesmaid. They wore tea-length sapphire blue gowns in nu-georgette by Dressy fashioned with empire waists with corded ribbon bows. Rachel's gown had additional crisscross spaghetti straps. All carried hand-tied hot pink Gerber daisies with royal blue ribbon. Flower girl, Madison Kay of Sharon, wore an ecru silk sleeveless gown finished with a sapphire blue ribbon sash. Her pearl necklace was a gift from the bridal couple. Madison carried a basket of rose petals. Dax Reese of Warrenton served as ring bearer and was attired as the groomsmen. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was stunning in her strapless French taffeta ivory gown by Anjolique Bridal. The gown featured a sweetheart neckline and bodice ruched to the side creating a draping effect. Iridescent crystals and pearls were lightly scattered across the gown for a slight sparkle and covered buttons accented the back which extended to a chapel train beautifully bustled for the reception. Her rolled-edge veil fell to chapellength. She carried a bouquet of calla lilies wrapped with sheer ribbon and finished with a sheer bow. Of special meaning to the bride was the diamond in her engagement ring from her great-grandmother, Mary Batrous, and her anklet from her aunt, Kelli Adams Hardin. For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Batrous chose a full-length mock two-piece champagne gown fashioned with a beaded overlay. Mrs. DeMore, the bridegroom's mother, chose a long black sheath with a beaded bodice and matching beaded bolero jacket. The bride's grandmother, Mrs. Vernon Adams of Washington, chose a black dress topped with a beaded jacket. Her grandmother, Mrs. Peter Batrous Jr. of Birmingham, Ala., chose a royal blue two-piece suit. The bridegroom's grandmother, Mrs. Sue Bussell of Dry Branch, wore a black street-length dress. His grandmother, Mrs. Donald DeMore of Macon, chose a black streetlength suit. All the mothers and grandmothers wore orchids taken from a plant grown by the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Adams. The wedding was directed by Anna Williams of Thomson. Reception Following the ceremony the bride's parents entertained at a reception in the church social hall. Amanda Norman greeted guests and invited them to sign the matte around the couple's engagement picture. The bride's formal portrait stood nearby. The wedding table featured the stacked three-layered cake that displayed the couple's initials on the top layer. A confection bow topped the cake placed atop a silver plateau edged with fern. The bride's and attendants' bouquets and toasting goblets were also on the table. The bridegroom's cake featured the Mossy Oak design. A monogrammed vase, a gift from Mrs. James Baston of Washington, of calla lilies, daisies and green Fuji chrysanthemums was to the side. The buffet displayed an ornate urn of calla lilies, green Fuji chrysanthemums, Bells of Ireland, hot pink Gerber daisies, white Alstroemeria lilies and daisies, pink snapdragons and mixed greenery. Party fare was served with frozen punch, tea and water. Tables were covered in white with poufs of sapphire tulle which also wrapped the chairs. Nickel-based hurricanes on mirrors centered each table. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Gunter of Washington decorated the church and hall and coordinated the reception. The couple left the reception in their wedding attire and honeymooned in Nashville, Tenn. They are residing in Wrens. Rehearsal Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Donald DeMore Jr. entertained at a rehearsal dinner honoring Hannah Batrous and Donny DeMore in the social hall of Abilene Baptist Church. The bride-elect wore a blue and black sleeveless dress. Ferns flanked the doorway. Inside the UGA theme was carried out as each table had a red Gerber daisy in a white basket dressed in UGA colors. The buffet, overlaid in black, featured a Georgia grill and basket of Gerber daisies with other Georgia accents. A steak dinner was served. Guests enjoyed a slide presentation of the couple from childhood to the present done by Anna Dawkins.
Wedding party, family and friends attended.
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