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Dillashaw-Bonaca
Gianpaolo Bonaca
Tonya Dillashaw
GREENWOOD — Tonya Renee Dillashaw and Gianpaolo Michael Bonaca both of Greenwood were married at 5 p.m. May 18 at Savannah Lakes Resort in McCormick. The Rev. Louie Murray officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dillashaw of McCormick. She is a 1999 graduate of Lander University, where she received a bachelor of arts degree in mass communications. She is employed by State Farm Insurance.
The bridegroom is the son of Elaine Baskin of Columbia and the late Paul Bonaca. He is a graduate of Lander University, where he received a bachelor of science degree in marketing management. He is employed by Southern Sun Biosystems.
Zonya B. Helms of Greenwood was matron of honor.
Virginia B. Styles of Summerville was maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Leigh Ann Haddon and Ashley Petrus, both of Greenwood, Heather C. Howard of Ware Shoals, Catherine Lesser of Columbia and Amy Collins of Ninety Six.
Danielle T. Gable of Greenwood and Bree Bonaca of Charleston were flower girls.
The bride wore a white two-piece gown featuring a fitted bustier adorned with pearl buttons at the back, a sheath skirt and a detachable semi-cathedral train.
She wore a headband of pearls attached to a white semi-cathedral veil.
Mark Bonaca the bridegroom’s brother, was best man.
Groomsmen were John McGee and Jason McGee, both of Greenwood, Rudy M. Howard of Ware Shoals, Michael Boykin of Spartanburg, Anthony Brown of Charleston, Andy Pridgen of Wilmington, N.C., Wells Hightower of Lexington, Ben Floyd of Outer Banks, N.C., and Arnot Hulth of Beaufort.
Bryce Bonaca of Charleston was ringbearer.
A reception was held at the Savannah Lakes Resort.
The couple took a wedding trip to Las Vegas and now live in Greenwood.
Randall-Sims
MCCORMICK — Willie and Paulette Randall announce the engagement of their daughter, Monica Eunette Randall of Montgomery, Ala., to Darryl Keith Sims of Montgomery, Ala.
The bride-elect is a 1994 graduate of Greenwood High School and a 2000 graduate of Alabama State University. She is employed by the Montgomery County Public School System as a third grade teacher.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Rubin and Dorothy Sims of Hempstead, N.Y. He is a 1993 graduate of Hempstead High School and attended Alabama State University. He is employed by Cracker Barrel.
The wedding is planned for 2 p.m. June 29, 2002 at Savannah Lakes Activity Center
Lawton-Nickles
Mrs. Bobby Nickles Jr.
Mary Cynthia Lawton
GREENWOOD — Mary Cynthia Holder Lawton and Bobby Ray Nickles Jr., both of Greenwood, were married at 6 p.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Gordon Parris officiated.
Wedding music was presented by soloist April Hedrick.
The bride is the daughter of Edna Holder of Greenwood and the late Raymond Holder. She is a graduate of Greenwood High School and Piedmont Tech, where she received a degree in surgical technology. She is employed by the Outpatient Surgery Center in Greenwood.
The bridegroom is the son of Lillie Nickles of Greenwood and the late Bobby Ray Nickles. He is a graduate of Greenwood High School and is employed by Pepsi Cola of Greenwood.
Jennifer Greene of Spartanburg was matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Tammy Jennings of Waterloo, Angela Crawford of Hodges and Ann Scott and Jewell Stapleton, both of Greenwood.
Lillian Stapleton and Abby Aguilar, both of Greenwood, were flower girls.
Escorted by her son, the bride wore an ivory princess A-line satin gown accented with pearls and lace flowers.
She wore a headpiece of ivory and pearls attached to a double-tiered ivory fingertip veil.
Attendants wore floor-length satin lilac princess style gowns and carried bouquets of carnations, impatiens and hydrangea.
Billy Malone of Greenwood was best man.
Groomsmen were Rickey Jennings of Waterloo, Jacob Greene of Spartanburg and Brandon Nickles and Brandon Lawton, both of Greenwood.
The bridegroom’s sisters were hosts of a reception at Park Inn.
After a wedding trip to Tennessee, the couple will live in Greenwood.
Carroll-Morgan
Mrs. Jonathan Morgan
Dana Elise Carroll
GREENWOOD — Dana Elise Carroll of Clemson and Jonathan David Morgan of Spartanburg were married at 2 p.m. Saturday at Main Street United Methodist Church. The Rev. Louie Murray officiated.
Wedding music was presented by Sherwin Keener, Cynthia Adams, John Cooper and Tim Bivins.
The bride is the daughter of Ronnie and Joette Carroll of Greenwood. She is a 1996 graduate of Greenwood High School and a 2000 graduate of Clemson University, and is completing her master’s degree at Clemson. She is employed by Debbie Nelson and Associates, LLC in Greenville.
The bridegroom is the son of Charles M. and Patsy Morgan of Westminster. He is a 1994 graduate of West Oak High School and a 1998 graduate of Clemson. He is employed by the South Carolina Department of Parks and Recreation.
Tara Carroll of Greenwood was matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Amy Wysocki of Buffalo, N.Y., Emily Polatty of Charleston, Ashley Hamlett of Greenwood, Kelly Hudson of North Augusta, S.C., and Kristy Foster of Seneca.
Kristen Carroll of Greenwood and Mary Beth Morgan of Columbia were flower girls.
The bride wore a formal chiffon gown featuring an empire bodice edged in embroidery that was beaded in pearls and sequins. The halter neckline, beaded in pearls and sequins, was shaped in a flattering strap that came over the shoulder and formed a V down the back, meeting the A-line skirt made of double chiffon watteau draping into the chapel-length train.
She wore a three-quarter length veil, accented with seed pearls.
Attendants wore two-piece formal gowns of pale blue. The sleeveless tops, made of brocade, were accented in silver and blue. The matching A-line full length skirts were matte satin.
The flower girls wore white A-line floor-length dresses of satin which were sleeveless and featured beads and pearl embroidery on the front bodices.
The bridegroom’s father was best man.
Groomsmen were Charles Morgan Jr. of Columbia, Ronnie Carroll Jr. of Greenwood, Shane McGuffin of Rock Hill, Jason Chavis of Franklin, Va., and Mitch Craig of Walhalla.
The bride’s parents were hosts of a reception at the church.
After a wedding trip to Destin, Fla., the couple will live in Spartanburg.
Bennett-McDowell
Mrs. Scott McDowell
Allyson Bennett
GREENVILLE — Allyson Leigh Bennett and Scott Ivan McDowell, both of Greenville, were married at 6 p.m. Saturday at Creekside Plantation. Ron Poole officiated.
Wedding music was presented by harpist Jane Fankhauser.
The bride is the daughter of William R. Bennett and Susan Williams, both of Piedmont. She is a graduate of USC-Spartanburg, where she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Converse College, where she received a master’s of education degree. She is employed by the Greenville County School District at Fork Shoals Elementary.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Irvin McDowell of Ninety Six. He is a graduate of USC-Columbia, where he received a bachelor’s degree in biology. He is employed by Spartanburg School District Four at Woodruff High School.
Marjorie McAlhaney Dowd of Greenville and Christie Cody McCallister of Boiling Springs were matrons of honor.
Bridesmaids were Alicia Campbell Fulmer of Spartanburg, Leslie Lollis Fulcher and Amy Garrett Wall, both of Simpsonville, Amy Elizabeth Tyler of Mauldin and Katherine Blair McDowell of Ninety Six, the bridegroom’s sister.
The bride wore a strapless princess style gown of white organza, accented with seed pearls and covered buttons down the back. The gown featured a semi-cathedral scalloped train trimmed with beaded lace.
She carried a round clutch bouquet of white and blush roses with a satin wrap.
Attendants wore matte satin, strapless floor-length gowns in Victorian lilac.
The bridegroom’s father was best man.
Groomsmen were Darrell Lee Perry of Calabash, N.C., Thomas Franklin Fletcher and James Ernest Henderson III, both of Ninety Six, Eric Dustin Bovaird and Gregory Allen Motil, both of Myrtle Beach and Michael Ray Morris of Charlotte.
Elijah Smith of Ninety Six, the bridegroom’s cousin, handed out wedding programs.
A reception was held at Creekside Plantation.
After a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple will live in Greenville.
Garvin-Matheson
Mrs. Jonathan Matheson
Lesley Denise Garvin
GREENWOOD — Lesley Denise Garvin of Greenwood and Jonathan David Matheson of Calgary, Alberta, Canada were married at 7 p.m. Saturday at North Side Baptist Church. Dr. Ronald Edwin Davis and the Rev. Joe Steven Watson officiated.
Wedding music was presented by Angela Moultron, John Kennerly Jr., Heather Kennerly, Ann Brewer and the Anderson String Quartet.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Roscoe Garvin of Greenwood. She is a 1998 graduate of Emerald High School and a 2002 magna cum laude graduate of Taylor University in Upland, Ind., where she received a bachelor’s degree in social work. She is pursuing a master’s degree in social work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society and was presented at the 1998 Danse de Noel.
The bridegroom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Gordon Matheson of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is a 1995 graduate of Henry Wise Wood High School and a 2000 cum laude graduate of Taylor University, where he received bachelor’s degrees in philosophy and history. He will graduate magna cum laude from Trinity International University in December, with a master’s degree in philosophy.
Kelly Garvin Ashley of Greenwood, the bride’s sister, was matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Katrina Janae Godshall of Lancaster, Pa., Kathryn Elizabeth Hann of Centerville, Ohio, Erin Elizabeth Lethco, Shannon Burnett Teague and Ashley Elaine Watson, all of Greenwood, Dorothy Danara Schurch of Richwood, Ohio and Katherine Laurel Williamson of Anchorage, Alaska.
Katelyn Michele Ashley of Greenwood, the bride’s niece, was junior bridesmaid.
Kristyn Denise Ashley and Kamryn Grace Ashley, both of Greenwood and both nieces of the bride, were flower girls.
The bride escorted by her father, wore a gown of Italian silk satin in pearl. The strapless bodice was detailed with fine filigree embroidery accented with crystals and pearls. The fitted bodice formed a natural waistline enhanced with French piping. The full ball gown skirt was accentuated with soft side pleats and the back of the gown featured silk fabric covered buttons that extended the length of the semi-cathedral train.
She wore a headpiece of pearls, pave set rhinestones and Swarovski crystals set in a comb attached to a double-tiered elbow-length veil of French tulle edged in satin piping in rum pink.
She carried a clutch style bouquet of Eskimo roses and stephanotis tied with French ribbon.
Attendants wore formal gowns of dulciana satin in mauve blush. The fitted bodices were held by thin satin straps and accentuated natural waistlines ornately hand beaded with clear and silver bugle beads. The A-line skirts were enhanced with side inverted pleating. They completed their look with matching shawls.
They carried clutch style bouquets of Virginia roses and white bouvardia tied with French ribbons.
Jamie Paul Baker of Calgary was best man.
Groomsmen were Robert Alan Albanese of McHenry, Ill., Charles Eugene DeBord of College Station, Texas, William Barrett Garvin of Columbia, the bride’s brother, Joshua Jerod Hawn of Champaign, Ill., Daniel Joseph Matheson, the bridegroom’s brother, and Rajesh Paresh Thanawala, both of Calgary and Arthur Clifford Robbins III of Greenwood, Ind.
Ushers were Ryan Thomas Peduzzi and Wesley Joe Watson, both of Greenwood, S.C.
The bride’s parents were hosts of a reception at the Greenwood Country Club.
After a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple will live in Madison, Wis.
Hodge-Rackley
Mrs. Brian Rackley
Carmen Nicole Hodge
GREENWOOD — Carmen Nicole Hodge of Ware Shoals and Brian Kenneth Rackley of Ninety Six were married at 5 p.m. June 8 at North Side Baptist Church. Dr. Jeffery Lethco officiated.
Wedding music was presented by pianist Kay DeBlaey and vocalists Tim McClain and Brenda Sams.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Howard Hodge of Ware Shoals. She is the granddaughter of Wilton Delano Brock of Ware Shoals, Mary Virginia Allen of Greenwood, Ada Rebecca Hodge of Ninety Six, Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Bruce of Honea Path and the late A.J. Hodge.
She is a 2001 graduate of Ware Shoals High School and attends Lander University. She is employed by Park Seed Company.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Folgers Rackley of Ninety Six. He is the grandson of Mary Rackley of Liberty and the late Charlie Rackley and the late Mr. and Mrs. G.P. Collier.
He is a 1997 graduate of Ninety Six High School and attended Piedmont Tech. He is employed by Star Fort National Golf Course.
Chelsea Marie Hodges, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Jamee Arlene Smith of Ware Shoals, Amber Cheree Elmore of Simpsonville and Ashley Nicole Williams of Ninety Six, the bridegroom’s niece.
Rachel Victoria Hodge, sister of the bride, was junior bridesmaid.
Taylor Brooke Williams of Ninety Six, the bridegroom’s niece, was flower girl.
Honorary attendants were Jamie Renee Bruce, Brittany Michelle Bruce and Brianna Noelle Bruce, all sisters of the bride and Tristan Kya Stepp, the bride’s niece, all of Honea Path.
Kristina Marie Williams of Ninety Six, the bridegroom’s niece, kept the bride’s book.
The bride wore a diamond white gown of Italian satin. The A-line dress featured a fitted bodice, a princess neckline embellished with sequins and pearls and semi-cathedral length scalloped train.
She wore a headpiece accented with white satin roses and pearls attached to a double-tiered, elbow-length veil of illusion.
She carried a bouquet of white, yellow, blue and pink roses and ivy.
Attendants wore formal floor-length gowns in rainbow colors of periwinkle, celadon, sunflower, pink and powder blue.
The sleeveless bodices featured straight necklines with sheer collars that draped down the backs of the gowns. They carried Easter lilies and tiger lilies accented with baby’s breath.
The bridegroom’s father was best man.
Groomsmen were Brian James Moss, Joshua Brandyn Maggard and Kyle Burden, all of Greenwood, and Travis Williams of Ninety Six, the bridegroom’s brother-in-law.
Spencer Travis Williams of Ninety Six, the bridegroom’s nephew was ring bearer.
The bride’s aunt, Teresa Elmore of Simpsonville, was host of a reception in the church’s social hall.
After a wedding trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple will live in Ninety Six.
Sinclair-Turner
Mrs. Phillip Turner
Kami Ocean Sinclair
GREENVILLE — Kami Ocean Sinclair of Greenwood and Phillip Chad Turner of Pickens were married at 1 p.m. May 18 at Woodside Church of God. The Revs. Tommy Brown and Ed Hollingsworth officiated.
Wedding music was presented by Eric Lyda, Erica Wells and Beth Weeks.
The bride is the daughter of Steve Sinclair of Union and Edna Cantrell of Greenwood. She attended Piedmont Tech and is pursuing an associate of arts degree.
The bridegroom is the son of Wayne Turner of Greenville and Camellia Turner of Greenville. He is the minister of music at Pickens Church of God.
Natalie Roberts of Greenwood was maid of honor.
Angi Davis of Greenwood was matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Jan Turner of Greenville, Nakia Williams of Charleston, Courtney Cantrell of Greer and Celeste Brown of Pickens.
Caitlin Bazemore of Greer was flower girl.
The bride wore a floor-length white wedding gown of Italian matte satin, featuring a corset bodice with floral embroidery highlighted by pearls, a scoop neckline and spaghetti straps. The dropped waist was accented by a slim sheath skirt with a fishtail chapel-length train. She wore a silver and pearl tiara attached to an elbow-length white tulle veil, which was scattered with pearls. Elbow-length matte satin gloves completed the look.
She carried a bouquet of roses, lilies and Swedish ivy intertwined with tropical greenery.
Attendants wore floor-length column dresses of lilac satin. The sleeveless sheath dresses featured jewel necklines and chiffon shawls with matching lilac gloves.
The Rev. Jason Garner of Greenwood was best man.
Groomsmen were Wayne Turner and Gary Bowling, both of Greenville, Blake Chastain of Pickens, Brent Hopkins of Greenwood and Scott Turner of Columbia.
Jeremy Sinclair of Union was ringbearer.
The bride’s mother was host of a reception at the Pickens C.O.G. Family Life Center.
After a wedding cruise to Cozumel, Mexico, the couple will live in Pickens.
Bryan-Manley
Christopher Manley
Kristie Jo Bryan
NINETY SIX — Kristie Jo Bryan and Christopher Michael Manley, both of Ninety Six, were married at 2 p.m. June 8 at Augusta Highway Baptist Church. Pastor Craig Hughes officiated.
Wedding music was presented by Johnny Rodgers.
The bride is the daughter of Lee and Kathy Brooks of Ninety Six. She is a 1997 graduate of Greenwood High School and is employed by Capsugel.
The bridegroom is the son of Allan and Susan Manley of Hodges. He is a 1992 graduate of Greenwood High School and is employed by Richtex Brick.
Carla McCurry of Greenwood, the bride’s sister, was matron of honor.
Sheila Manley of Greenwood, the bridegroom’s sister, was maid of honor.
Ashley Jackett of Greenwood was flower girl.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a full-length gown of white Italian satin embellished with hand-beaded seed pearls on the bodice and train.
She wore a double-layered fingertip-length veil featuring hand beaded pearls.
Attendants wore lavender Dupioni silk, floor-length, two-piece dressing featuring A-line skirts.
The bridegroom’s father was best man.
Roy Woody of Greenwood was groomsman.
The bride’s parents were hosts of a reception at the church’s social hall.
After a wedding trip to Cancun, the couple will live in Ninety Six.
