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Pag* 2Sunday, June 15, 1969THE CULLMAN TIMES1ISmith, Blankenship WedDouble-Ring CeremonyMiss Cheri Carlene Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BillSmith, Woodland Heights, city;became the bride of George M. Blankenship Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Blankenship Sr.,with a white orchid, laceand lillies of t h estreamersvalley.Miss Dianne Morgan was attendant. She was dressed in aRidge Drive, city; in a doublering ceremony performed Sunday night, June 8, 8 p.m., at thefloor-length gown of mint g r e e n organza styled on empire lines and long sleeves, a square neckline which was outlined in a chain of£iy 5gV, tphin«hU W t- lace daisies. Her headpiece was Kingdom Hall of Jehovah s *.,11* and extended to hernesses, city.The ceremonv wasand extended carried a bouquetby Troy Watson.Miss Sherry Watson, pianist,presented a program of nuptialmusic.white baby’sThe bride was given in marriage by her father, Bill Smith. For her wedding the bridechose a floor-length gown of satinlined organza featuring “A-Lines” with a high lace trim-yellow roses, breath and moss |Misses Debra Edge^enship, Miriam Peinhardt and rnnnip Jackson wereattendants. They were dressedidentically to the honor attendant and also carried a bouquet ofgown wasyellow roses.George Blankenship Sr., served his son as best man. Usherted by chantilly lace andpearls which accented her chapel-length train. Her chapel-length mantilla was attached to a headLarry Watson, DonnieStanMoyer, Allen Little and Graham.For her daughter’s weddingIs. George Mnkensnippiece of lace accented by s e e dMrs. Smith chose a mint green sheath and ccat ensemble withBlankenship, mother ofMrs,t h eMiss McPhillipsMriamsWedgroom chose a soft yellow sheathoncomhlp with matching acc0sso-A candlelight reception follo-Miss Elizabeth McGowin Mc-Pliillips became the bride of Walter Johnson Williams in a June14, 2 p.m., ceremony performed at Immanuel Church - On-The-Hill, Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Va.Tlie bride is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Julian McPhillips, 1017 Potomac Lane, Alexandria, Va., formerly of Cullman; and thegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Townley Williams Jr.,Ridgewood, N.J.Rev. Coleman McGenee andand at the wristpoints of her long full sleeves which gave tfie gown an Edwardian look. A panel of reembroidered Alencon lace wasdotted with buttons and decoratedthe gown from the neck line to the hemline. A detachable chapel -length train extended from the back. Her silk illusionshoulder*fon and contrasting persimmonand pale orange flowers trimming their cuffs and a high-rise waists. They carried white baskets of daisies, orange rosebudsand baby’s breath.Craig Williams, Ridgewood, N.J., served his brother as best man. r.rmmsmen were: Julianwed the ceremony on the patio around the pool at the home ofCthe bride’s parents. RegistermFing the guests was Mary Hunkea- rrpillar. Serving were: Margaret Maxcy, Jeanie Buchmann, Sarah Gasser, Janell Kirkwood and Carol Richter.IVaRev. Julian McPhillips, father ofthe bi ide, performed the cerelength veil was caught by a crown of matching laee. She car: iod a cascade of white roses, baby’s breath and centered by a white orchid.McPhillips, brother of the bride, David McPhillips, brother of thebride, Frank McPhillips,brotherof the bride, all of Alexandria,and Dirk Vander Sterre,The couple are residing Cullman.inaC(Photo by Larry Patrick Stu- tlVa.,Among the out-of-town guests attending were: Mr. and Mrs.mony.A program of nuptial music was presented by Mrs. ThomasRow, organist.The bride was given in marriage by her father, Rev. JulianMr*Phi11ins_Miss Sally Digges, Baltimore,Md., served as maid of honor and Mrs. Charles Pitre, Richardson,Tex., served her sister as matron of honor. Other bridal attendantswere Miss Elizabeth Williams, sister of the groom, Miss Michelle Werfelman, Farmington, fnnn and Miss Priscilla Lun-Ridgewood, N.J.A reception followed the ceremony in the Parish Hall of t h e church. „ _„enda and Rusty,South Pittsburg, Tenn., Mr. and ____________ad Duke,South Pittsburg, Tenn., Mr. andFor traveling on a wedding tripto Florida the bride chose apow der blue sleeveless dress with a . _______ andonta; Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Bartmatching short jacket.The couple will reside in Ridge-lett, Arab; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hanson and Candie, Oneonta; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Reed, Donna and Dannv. Marietta. Ga.
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Cullman Times Democrat
Cullman, Alabama, US
Sun, Jun 15, 1969
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