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Barbato - Wilkerson
Jessica Vail Wilkerson became the wife of Joshua Caleb Nicholas Barbato Oct. 16, 2004 at noon.
The Rev. Jim Whitfield and the Rev. Bob Forehand officiated at the double-ring ceremony at the home of Almeta Forehand.
Michael Ray and Darlene Vail Wilkerson of Pikeville are parents of the bride. She is the granddaughter of Clem and Inez Gray, Jimmy Vail, the late Bill Wilkerson and Janice Wilkerson of Goldsboro and the stepgranddaughter of Norma Wilkerson.
Parents of the groom are Richard Michael II and Terry Forehand Barbato of Goldsboro. He is the grandson of the late Loyd Forehand and Almeta Forehand of Goldsboro, Donnie and Shirley Ellithorpe of Syracuse, N.Y., and the late Richard Michael Barbato I.
Given in marriage and escorted by her parents, the bride wore a gown with beaded lace on an illusion netting neckline and cap sleeves. The back had an overlapping low neckline in illusion netting with lace. A matching floral design of beaded lace was on the hem and chapel train.
For her headpiece, she chose a veil trimmed in satin. She carries daisies and roses.
Rebecca Wilkerson was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were April Vail, Jennifer McDonough and Elizabeth Barbato.
Richard Michael Barbato II was best man. Groomsmen were Richard Barbato III, Ryan Barbato, Zachary Wall, Jonathan Gaddis and Matthew Bartlett.
Hailey Anna Barbato was flower girl. Carson Barbato was ring bearer.
Special helpers were Kim Wall, Shelia Talton, Pam Hill, Kim Johnson, Melinda Spiron, Jan Spangler, Donnie Wilkerson, David Wilkerson, Keith Vail and Denise Barley.
Debbie Ross directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Phaedra Medus.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Nahunta Community Center.
The bride’s sister held a shower at the home of the groom.
Aunts of the groom held a shower at the home of Almeta Forehand.
Co-workers of the bride held a shower at Wayne Christian School.
The bride’s aunt and grandmother held a shower at the home of Inez Gray.
The groom’s parents held a rehearsal dinner at the home of Almeta Forehand.
Jackson - Kidd
Kathryn Rose Diane Kidd and Kevin Michael Jackson exchanged wedding vows Oct. 23, 2004 at 3 p.m.
The Rev. Steve Singleton officiated at the double-ring ceremony at Grantham Church of God of Prophecy.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kidd of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of Rose Everette and the late Cecil Everette of Goldsboro and Margaret Kidd and the late Thurman Kidd Sr. of Dudley.
Gene and Suzanne Jackson of Rosewood are parents of the groom. He is the grandson of the late Ernest and Margaret Jackson and George and Jean Williams.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore an off-the-shoulder dropped waist full skirt gown. The sleeves, bodice and hemline were adorned with seed pearls and lace that flowed onto the cathedral-length train.
For her headpiece, she chose a tiara of white roses, pearls and lace with a waist-length veil of silk illusion. She carried a cascading bouquet of white roses and greenery with hints of claret roses and streamers of white and claret ribbons.
Jennifer Kidd, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Kelli Holland, friend of the bride, was the bridesmaid.
Gene Jackson was his son’s best man. Dana Hill, friend of the groom, was the groomsman. David Wise, friend of the couple, was the usher.
Christian Kidd, niece of the bride, and Shauna Schroeder, cousin of the groom, were flower girls. Hunter Tripp, friend of the couple, was ring bearer.
Tammy Wingard, friend of the couple, directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Kristy Jackson, sister of the groom.
A program of wedding music was provided by Blake New, friend of the couple.
The couple will take a wedding cruise to the Bahamas. They are residing in Grantham.
The bride is a graduate of Wayne Community College with a high school diploma and a certificate in health unit coordinating. She is pursing a certificate in medical insurance billing and coding from Wayne Community College. She is employed with Hasty Mart.
The groom graduated from Rosewood High School and Wayne Community College with an associate degree in pre-engineering. He attends North Carolina State University for a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He is employed with WalMart of Clayton.
Following the ceremony, the bride’s family held a reception at Woodman of the World building of Mount olive. Larry and Pat Woodard, uncle and aunt of the bride, and Pearlie Ann Smith, aunt of the bride, were servers. Melody Thomas and Tina, friends of the couple, served the four-section white satellite cake with multi-colored claret and white flowers.
The groom’s parents held a rehearsal dinner Oct. 22 at Ryan’s of Smithfield.
On Oct. 9, Jennifer Kidd held a bachelorette party in Fayetteville.
David Wise held a bachelor party Oct. 9 in Raleigh.
On Sept. 9, the bride’s mother and Jennifer Kidd, sister of the bride, held a Mary Kay party.
The bride’s parents held a cookout and bridal shower Sept. 6 at their home.
Rand - McCann
BOLTON LANDING, N.Y. — Shannon Lynn McCann and Warren Patrick Rand said their marriage vows Oct. 8, 2004 at 5 p.m.
Frank Prezio officiated at the double-ring waterfront ceremony at Sagamore Hotel.
Parents of the bride are Cheryl McCann of Columbus, Ohio, and George R. McCann of Hillard, Ohio. She is the granddaughter of George M. and Frieda McCann of Springfield, Ohio, and Mary Stewart of Palm Harbor, Fla.
The groom is the son of Robert and Betty Rand of Goldsboro. He is the grandson of the late Cecil and Nellie Best of Goldsboro and the late Arlo and Geraldine Rand of Quincy, Ill.
After a wedding trip to South Africa, the couple is residing in New York City.
The bride is a graduate of Cornell with a bachelor of science degree in nutrition. She received her registered dietitian certification at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The groom graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in political science and Gothenburg University of Sweden with a master’s degree in world economics and finance.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Sagamore Hotel’s shelving rock terrace.
The groom’s parents held an after-rehearsal dinner Oct. 7 at Sagamore Club grill room.
Taylor - Sprouse
GREENVILLE — Stephanie Cartrette Sprouse and Christensen Michael Taylor were united in marriage Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at 4:30 p.m.
The Rev. David Brownlee officiated at the double-ring ceremony at Covenant Church.
The bride is the daughter of Jan Gray of Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sprouse of Chapel Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Clay Wright of Wilmington. She is the granddaughter of Rosa Nell Cartrette and the late Arthur Cartrette of Tabor City and Eunice Sprouse and the late Wilson Sprouse of Durham.
The groom is the son of Dr. Ray and Vickie Taylor of Goldsboro. He is the grandson of Edna Taylor Hill and the late Clyde Taylor of Kinston and Dolly Turner and the late Jimmy Turner of Kinston.
Brooke Benton of Hampstead, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Caroline McDonald of Greenville was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Nicole Cartrette of Huntersville, Kimberly Hinson and Jordan Robertson of Greenville, Catharine Taylor of Wake Forest and Erin Taylor of Goldsboro.
Ray Taylor, father of the groom, and Bryan Taylor of Wake Forest, brother of the groom, were best men. Groomsmen were Michael Benton of Hampstead, Jeff Daniels and Justin Mullarkey of Greenville, Chip Herring of Raleigh and David Ridoutt of New York. Ushers were Brett Givens, Robert Strickland, Chad Sutton and Dave Walston.
Hannah Whaley of Durham was flower girl. Austin Cunningham of Kinston was ring bearer.
Laura Smith of Greenville directed the wedding. Presiding at the register and distributing programs were Paige Clark, Rebecca Spadaccini and Lolly Williams. The Rev. Gary Bailey was Scripture reader.
A program of wedding music was provided by Lauren Claiborne, Jim Gilliam, Mary Price and Andrew Skinner.
After a wedding trip to Cancun, the couple will reside in Goldsboro.
The bride is a 1998 graduate of J.H. Rose High School of Greenville and a 2002 graduate of East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a 2003 graduate with a master’s degree in business administration. She is employed at BB&T.
The groom graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School in 1997 and East Carolina University in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He is employed at Wayne Country Day School.
Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents held a reception at Rock Springs Equestrian Center of Greenville.
The groom’s parents held a rehearsal dinner Nov. 12 at the City Hotel and Bistro of Greenville.
Vandervort - Lancaster
DUDLEY — Denise Ann Lancaster of Durham and Eric David Vandervort of Durham pledged their promises Oct. 9, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
The Rev. Blaine Smith officiated at the double-ring lakefront ceremony at Sleepy Creek.
The bride is the daughter of Norwood and Patricia Lancaster of Dudley.
Parents of the groom are David Vandervort of Huntsville, Texas, and the late Marilyn Supinski Nation of Brilliant, Ohio, and the stepson of Jean Vandervort of Huntsville.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory satin sheath dress with spaghetti straps and a corset bodice embroidered with flowers and pearls. It had a trumpet-style train.
For her headpiece, she chose a two-tiered veil attached to a crystal tiara. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of roses with hypercium berries and greenery.
Tiffany Barnes, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. B. Zeynep Savas, friend, was the bridesmaid.
David Vandervort was his son’s best man. Christopher Della-Mea, friend of the groom, was the groomsman.
A program of wedding music was provided by Danny and June Infantino, classical guitarist and flutist.
After a wedding trip to Universal Studios and Disney World, Fla., the couple is residing in Durham.
The bride is a graduate of Southern Wayne High School and North Carolina State University with a degree in English. She is employed as a human resources facilitator at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill neuroscience center.
The groom graduated from Buckeye Southwest High School of Ohio and ICM School of Business of Pennsylvania with a degree in computer programming. He is employed as an applications analyst programmer with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill information technology services.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Sleepy Creek Clubhouse. A chocolate wedding cake was served.
A rehearsal dinner was held at Sleepy Creek Clubhouse.
Woody - Kirkland
WASHINGTON D.C. — Elizabeth Jayne Kirkland of Washington D.C. became the bride of Michael Paul Woody of Washington D.C. Nov. 13, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
The Rev. James E. Martin III officiated at the double-ring ceremony at The Decatur House Museum.
Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Robert Parr of Goldsboro and Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Kirkland Jr. of Edina, Minn. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Russell Ernest Mullally of Lake Worth, Fla., the late Mr. Mullally, Mrs. Ronald William Record of Jaffrey, N.H., the late Mr. Record, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Kirkland of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Edward William Parr of Newark, Del., and the late Mr. Parr.
Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Yates Baker III of Raleigh and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Monroe Woody of Greenville, S.C. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Linwood Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Monroe Woody and the late Margaret Gardner Baker of Raleigh.
The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father and stepfather.
Amber Lineback of Charlotte was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Watts Sumner of Raleigh and Elizabeth Prim Formby of Washington D.C., friends of the bride; Anna Louise Kirkland of New York, N.Y., and Alice DeLaine Kirkland of Edina, sisters of the bride; and Meredith Brooke Baker of Chapel Hill, sister of the groom.
Michael Monroe Woody, father of the groom, and Thomas Yates Baker III, stepfather of the groom, were best men. Groomsmen were Neal Amos Caudle of Atlanta, Ga., Samuel Martin Cone of Charlotte, John Christopher Greenawalt of Baltimore, Md., and Donald Matthew Greenawalt of Charlottesville, Va., friends of the groom. Ushers were Stephen Christopher Collier of Atlanta and Glendon Mark Dunn of New York, friends of the groom; Bradley Monroe Woody of Savannah, Ga., Andrew Powell Woody of Spartanburg, S.C., and Thomas Yates Baker IV of Boone, brothers of the groom; and Thomas Andrew Kirkland of Las Cruces, N.M., brother of the bride.
After a wedding trip to Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, the couple will reside in Washington D.C.
The bride is a graduate of Wayne Country Day School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor of arts degree in political science. She is a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She is employed as a legislative assistant with U.S. Representative David Price.
The groom graduated from Ravenscroft School, Wake Forest University with a bachelor of arts degree in history and the University of Pittsburgh with a master’s degree in political science. He is employed as a policy advisor for U.S. Senator Tom Harkin.
On Nov. 12, the groom’s parents held a rehearsal dinner at the Army and Navy Club.
The bride’s parents held an engagement party June 12 at their home.
Cuddington - Smith
Melissa Dawn Smith became the wife of Scott Lloyd Cuddington of Goldsboro Nov. 20, 2004 at 6 p.m.
The Rev. Billy Olsen and Joseph W. Franklin III, friend of the bride, officiated at the double-ring ceremony at Saint Paul United Methodist Church.
The bride is the daughter of Doug and Wanda Smith of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of Christine W. Kornegay, the late William H. Kornegay and the late Currie and Lena Smith of Mount Olive.
Harold and Georgia Cuddington of Fremont are parents of the groom. He is the grandson of the late Lloyd and Helen Bass and the late Frank and Smithy Cuddington of Fremont.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a white silk A-line gown with a band at the strapless neckline and a rounded waistline defined by sewn pearls and beads. It had a plain skirt in the front and a split chapel train with an inset of organza layer beaded with complimenting to the bodice of pearls.
For her headpiece, she chose a comb of pearls and rhinestone in a floral design with a circle cut pencil-edged veil.
Stacy Surratt Belvin of Goldsboro was matron of honor. Ashley Kristina Smith of Greensboro, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Erin Brooks and Amanda Boykin of Wilson, Ginny Teachey of Fremont and Holly Cuddington of South Riding, Va.
Harold Cuddington was his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Chris Cuddington of South Riding, Lee Grant of Wilmington, Jarman Howell of Goldsboro and Brad West of Fremont.
Honorary attendants were Jill Murray of Apex, Meghan Fields of Fremont, Robyne Caughon of Greenville, Crystal Barrow, Kim Bowden, Jennifer Draughon and Jerri Rae Pearson of Goldsboro, JoAnn Clark, Meadow Davis and Shannon Pipkin of Wilson and Lindsey Lewis of Athens, Ga.
Judy H. Gourley directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Brett Bond of Goldsboro, cousin of the bride, and Clay Pittman of Fremont, cousin of the groom. Ryan Smith of Warsaw, cousin of the bride, distributed programs.
Richard Torbert, cousin of the bride, was the crucifer. Colby Bond of Goldsboro, cousin of the bride, distributed programs and was tintinnabulum bearer.
A program of wedding music was provided by Mark K. Gourley of Goldsboro, organist; Dennis de Jong of Raleigh, trumpeter; and Ron and Bobbi Ann Crawford of Goldsboro, vocalists.
After a wedding trip to Maui, the couple will reside in Goldsboro.
The bride is a 1999 graduate of Rosewood High School and a 2004 graduate of Barton College with a bachelor of science degree in gerontology. She is employed as activities director with the Wayne County Department of Aging.
The groom graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School in 1994 and East Carolina University in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a concentration in marketing. He is employed as a sales representative with Closetmaid North America.
Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents held a dinner and dance at Lane Tree Golf Club. Eddie and Debbie Lane and Steve and Cynthia Surratt greeted guests. Nancy Adams and Debbie Worley were directors.
On Nov. 19, the groom’s parents held a rehearsal dinner at the Steak Barn.
Ashley Smith held a bridesmaids’ spa and luncheon retreat at Envy’s of Greenville. The bride chose this time to present gifts to her attendants.
On Nov. 6, the Kornegay family held a pig picking at the home of Christine Kornegay, grandmother of the bride.
Ladies of Pine Forest United Methodist Church held a miscellaneous shower Oct. 17.
On Oct. 2, Betty Franklin and Judy Tew held a Pampered Chef shower at the Franklin home.
George and Lisa Pettus, Sam and Vicky Parker and Charlie and Sue McClenny held a cookout Sept. 25 at the McClenny home.
On Sept. 19, Erin Brooks, Joanna Clark and Amanda Boykin of Wilson held a bridal shower at the Brooks home.
Jennifer Draughon and Pam Holt held a luau dinner and shower Sept. 18 at the home of Ed and Pam Holt.
On Sept. 12, the groom’s family held a miscellaneous shower at Fremont Free Will Baptist Church.
Friends of the bride held a luau Sept. 10 at the Steak Barn.
Aug. 20 through 22, Ginny Teachey and Ashley Smith held a bachelorette weekend in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Friends of the groom held a bachelor weekend Aug. 20 through 22 in Baltimore, Md., and Atlantic City, N.J.
