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Rushton-Mardre
Thomas C. Mardre III
Tracy Lyn Rushton
GREENVILLE — Tracy Lyn Rushton and Thomas Claiborne Mardre III, both of Greenville, were married at 6 p.m. Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church.
Father Robert Daniels of Greenville officiated.
Wedding music was presented by organist John Ezra Gilbert, trumpeter Daniel Lee Kirsop, and bagpipes by Allen Alexander Geiger Jr., all of Greenville, and vocalist Shawna Michelle Culler of Charlotte, N.C.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo William McClain of Chappells and Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas (Bud) Rushton Jr. of Greenwood.
She is a 1999 graduate of the University of South Carolina.
She is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and is a marketing sales representative for the S.C. Education Lottery.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Claiborne Mardre Jr. of Greenville.
He attended the College of Charleston and is a commercial sales representative for Consolidated Tires.
Stephanie Ann Houser of Greenville was maid of honor.
Carla Webster Hughey of Charleston was matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Anne Nolen Howard, Stephanie Lynn Havird and Elizabeth Harrison Ferguson, all of Columbia; Natalie Gay Human, Anne Christian Mardre and Elizabeth Turner Mardre, all of Greenville; and Skye Wilson Mitchell of Savannah, Ga.
Honorary attendants were Lynn Bonneau Griffin and Mary Hunter Murphy, both of Pawleys, and Kelsey Joyce McClain of Lagrange, Ga. Grace Lorraine Cappelmann of Isle of Palms was flower girl.
The bride wore a white silk satin gown, featuring a strapless bodice with a low back, accented with white, silver and ivory embroidery and a dropped waistline.
The full ballgown skirt was accented with box pleats starting at the waist and was adorned with a large applique of embroidery complementing the bodice.
The train was chapel length.
She wore a pearl and Swarovski crystal tiara attached to a double-tiered veil of white illusion, which was scattered with rhinestones.
The second tier fell past the train.
Attendants wore two piece, claret satin gowns.
The bodices were accented with beaded trim at the strapless necklines and dropped waists.
The bridegroom’s father was best man.
Groomsmen were William Innes Bouton, Edward Paul Holder III and James William Dennis, all of Columbia; Robert Whitley Wilkins and Ross Turner Gildewell, both of Greenville; Robert Evans Bouton of Atlanta; Eldridge Ned Stafford III of Charlotte, N.C., and Daniel Nathan Hughey of Charleston.
A reception was at the Greenville Country Club.
After a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple will live in Greenville.
Battle-Smith
Edward Bennett Smith
Candice Fay Battle
NINETY SIX — Candice Fay Battle and Edward Bennett Smith, both of Ninety Six, were married at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cambridge United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Joey McDonald of Ninety Six officiated.
Wedding music was presented by Jennifer Taylor of Ninety Six.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Kenneth Ray Brock and Yvonne Brock, both of Chappells.
She is a 1999 graduate of Ninety Six High School and a 2002 graduate of Lander University, where she received a degree in business administration, with an emphasis on healthcare management.
She is employed by The Outpatient Surgery Center.
The bridegroom is the son of Ernest M. Turner and Carol Turner, both of Ninety Six.
He is a 1999 graduate of Ninety Six High School and is employed by Fuji Photo Film Inc.
Jima Griffith of Chappells was matron of honor.
The bride wore a matte satin dress featuring a scoop neckline trimmed in pearls.
The embroidered empire bodice was embellished with beading and had short tulip sleeves.
The princess-line satin skirt was accented with a beaded embroidery border and a semi-cathedral train.
She wore a short length, sheer veil scattered with pearls and carried a wildflower bouquet.
Ernest M. Turner of Ninety Six was best man.
The bride’s parents were hosts of a reception in Chappells.
The couple will live in Ninety Six.
Hawthorne-Merrill
Jane Rebecca Hawthorne
Albert Leonard Merrill
Leslie Lusk Hawthorne and John Raymond Hawthorne, both of Greenwood, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jane Rebecca Hawthorne of Greenwood to Albert Leonard Merrill of Greenwood.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Greenwood High School and a magna cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications.
She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, is a HOSTS mentor and is employed as a manager and marketing director at Flights of Fancy.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Juul Merrill of Loudenville, N.Y.
He is a graduate of Shaker High School in Latham, N.Y., and a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
He is a youth leader at the Church of the Resurrection and is employed as a manager at Capsugel – Division of Pfizer.
The wedding is planned for 6 p.m. March 29, 2003 at South Main Street Baptist Church.
Lamse-DiDiego
TOCCOA, Ga. — Michele Kay Lamse and John Christopher DiDiego, both of Toccoa, were married at 11 a.m. Dec. 14, 2002 at St. Matthias Church.
The Rev. John Hall of Exeter, R.I., officiated.
Wedding music was presented by Connie Wells of Toccoa.
The bride is the daughter of Barbara VanderJagt of Allendale, Mich., and John Lamse of Tucson, Ariz.
She is a graduate of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich., and is attending Clemson University, where she is pursing a degree in nursing.
The bridegroom is the son of Richard M. DiDiego Jr. and Ann DiDiego, both of Greenwood.
He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Leslie Hallifax of Willow, Ark., was matron of honor.
Tim DiDiego of Lexington, Ky., was best man.
Ushers were Turok Dake of Toccoa, Brian Elsken of Boca Raton, Fla., Paul Melton of Lexington, S.C., and Daniel DeVries of Grand Rapids, Mich.
A reception was given by the bride’s parents.
After a wedding trip to Joyce Kilmer Heritage Preserve in N.C., the couple lives in Toccoa.
Brown-DeGretto
Anna Leslie Brown
Michael August DeGretto
ATLANTA — Virginia Whitehead Tinkler, Gary William Brown and William Phillips Tinkler Jr., all of Atlanta, announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Leslie Brown to Michael August DeGretto Jr.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Augustus Whitehead of Cordele, Ga., and the late Mr. Whitehead, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hamilton Vickery Jr., of Franklin, Ga., and Dr. and Mrs. William Phillips Tinkler of Greenwood, S.C.
She is a graduate of Lakeside High School in Atlanta, and the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she received a degree in sociology.
She is employed by McBride Electric as a human resource consultant.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael August DeGretto of Colver, Pa.
He is the grandson of Mrs. Leonard Charles Yahnke of Colver, Pa., and the late Mr. Yahnke, and Mrs. Joseph James DeGretto of Ebensberg, Pa., and the late Mr. DeGretto.
He is a graduate of Central Cambria High School in Ebensberg, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he received a degree in criminology.
He is employed by Arapahoe County Department of Human Services as a supervisor and team leader.
The wedding is planned for May 2003 at First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.
A reception will follow at the Southern Center for International Studies.
Cannon-Williams
Jacqueline Cannon
Ricky A. Williams
Jacqueline Cannon and Ricky A. Williams, both of Greenwood, announce their engagement.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Cannon Sr. She is the granddaughter of Mary Cannon of Greenwood and the late Y.J. Cannon and Rueben Wilson of Upper Marlboro, Md., and the late Frances B. Wilson.
She is a graduate of Greenwood High School and Piedmont Tech.
She is a member of Second Mount Moriah Baptist Church and is employed by Tyco/Healthcare Kendall.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Ernest Williams of Hodges and the late Katherine A. Williams.
He is the grandson of the late George and Ethel Williams and the late James and Mary Anderson.
He is a graduate of Ware Shoals High School and served eight years in the Air Force.
He is a member of Forksville Baptist Church and is employed by Packaging Corporation of America.
The wedding is planned for 2 p.m. Feb. 22, 2003 at Second Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Greenwood.
Family and friends are invited.
Hodge-Riley
Genevieve Taylor Hodge
Tilden Frederick Riley IV
Ann Drew Poe Hodge of Greenwood and Lynn Warren Hodge of Greer announce the engagement of their daughter, Genevieve Taylor Hodge of Orangeburg and Tilden Frederick Riley IV of Orangeburg.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Eugene Gayle Poe and the late Mr. Poe and Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Wilburn Hodge.
She is a graduate of the College of Charleston and is a realtor with Century 21 The Moore Group in Orangeburg.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tilden Frederick Riley III of Orangeburg.
He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tilden Frederick Riley Jr. and the Honorable and Mrs. Andrew Jackson Hydrick Jr.
He is a graduate of Clemson University and is employed by Robert H. Hutto Construction in Orangeburg.
The wedding is planned for April 5, 2003 at Main Street United Methodist Church, Greenwood.
Taylor-Johnson
Brook Ingram Taylor
Corey Scott Johnson
ABBEVILLE — Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Augustus Taylor announce the engagement of their daughter, Brook Ingram Taylor of Abbeville to Corey Scott Johnson of Augusta, Ga.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Greenwood Christian School and attended Piedmont Tech.
She is employed by McDonald Patrick Law Firm.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lyon of Aiken and the late Richard W. Johnson.
He is a graduate of Silver Bluff High School and attended Lander University.
The wedding is planned for 3 p.m., March 7, 2003 at Lowell Street United Methodist Church.
McClam-Traylor
Laura Aileen McClam
Ricky Harden Traylor
NINETY SIX — Mr. and Mrs. William Glenn McClam announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Aileen McClam of Ninety Six to Ricky Harden Traylor of Silverstreet.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Allen Goldman of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. William H. McClam of Ninety Six.
She is the great-granddaughter of Blanche Goldman of Greenwood.
She is a 2002 graduate of Ninety Six High School.
She attends Piedmont Tech, where she is pursuing an associate’s degree in business.
She is employed by the Medicine Shop in Newberry.
The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. David H. Traylor and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Lollis, all of Newberry.
He is a 2001 graduate of Newberry High School, where he obtained a certification in welding.
He is employed by B.F. Shaw of Laurens. He is also an E-4 Military Police of the Newberry Army National Guard Reserve.
The wedding is planned for Feb. 15, 2003 at the First Baptist Church in Ninety Six.
Family and friends are invited.
Cloer-Polk
Anna Laurel Cloer
Jonathan Cooper Polk
TABLE ROCK — Anna Laurel Cloer and Jonathan Cooper Polk, both of Greenville, announce their engagement.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Michael C. Cloer of Rocky Mount, N.C.
She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she received a journalism degree.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Dr. Mary Lynn Polk and Dr. Keith Polk of Greenwood and Johnston.
He is a 1992 graduate of Wofford College, where he received a bachelor’s degree in business; a 1996 graduate of Queen’s College, where he received a master’s of art in teaching; and a 2001 graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he received a master’s of business administration in finance.
He is a financial advisor for AIG/VALIC.
The wedding is planned for 12:30 May 24, 2003 at Saluda Hill Baptist Church in Table Rock.
Broughton-Borgert
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND — Mr. and Mrs. Millard Broughton announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Beth Broughton of Orlando, Fla., to Andrew Jason Borgert of Orlando.
The bride-elect is a 1996 graduate of Indiana University.
She is employed by Central Florida News 13 in Orlando.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Borgert of Greenwood.
He is a 1994 graduate of the University of South Carolina and is employed by Progressive Systems Inc., of Maitland, Fla.
The wedding is planned for 2 p.m. March 1, 2003 at Stella Maris Catholic Church on Sullivan’s Island.
