Bobbi Lynne Fields of Goldsboro and Samuel Edward Byrd of Auburn, N.Y., exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 20 at 3 p.m. at Lane Tree Golf Club, with the Rev. Vernon Braswell officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Bobby H. Fields of Pikeville and the granddaughter of the late William Wright Fields and Zilphia Velena Gurley of Goldsboro.

She attended Rosewood High School and graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and a MAEd in instructional technology. She is employed as a first-grade teacher.

The groom is the son of Lloyd Pinkard Byrd Jr. and Anne Marie Byrd of Auburn and the grandson of the late Lloyd Pinkard Byrd Sr. and Alice Jones Byrd of Bassett, Va., and Mrs. Francis Pisciotti and the late Mr. Pisciotti of Auburn.

He attended Auburn High School. He is employed as a delivery supervisor with Mim’s Distributing Co.

The bride was given in marriage by father.

She wore a satin ivory pickup gown with a beaded and embroidered peridot sash.

Her headpiece was a fingertip veil outlined in peridot-colored trim.

The bride carried a bouquet of white roses and stephanotis stuffed with peridot pearls in the center.

Paige Shepard was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Beth Wade, Janie Byrd and Mrs. Alex Priddy.

Jason Byrd and Robbie Byrd were best men.

Groomsmen were Michael Fields, Mike Guido, Luis Cruz and Sandy Lamarre.

Alexandra VanMeir was the junior bridesmaid.

Elizabeth Fox Baroody was flower girl. Miles Fox Baroody was ringbearer.

Jeff Cannon directed the wedding. Oliver Miles Baroody distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Rick Thorton.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Lane Tree Golf Club.

The couple resides in Raleigh.

MOUNT OLIVE — Kelly Diana Parker and Chase Lee Campbell exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 27 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dennis Atwood and the Rev. Christopher Turner officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Preston Parker of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of Beatrice Best Thornton, the late Kirby Howard Thornton, Ruth Martin Parker and the late Louis Outlaw Parker of Mount Olive.

She is a graduate of Southern Wayne High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology. She was presented at the 2003 Debutante Ball. She is employed as a certified echocardiography at Raleigh-Durham Medical Group-Cardiology.

The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Harry Douglas Hobson and Dwight Lee Campbell of Shelby and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hutchins and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bradley of Ellenboro, Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell of Hollis and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hobson of Russellville, Ohio.

He is a graduate of Shelby High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and a minor in biology. He attends the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore a formal strapless gown of embroidered ivory Alencon lace over pearl satin. The bodice had a dropped waistline that flowed into an A-line skirt. Embellishments of crystals and sequins decorated the back of the gown and along the sweetheart neckline. A semi-cathedral train trimmed with matching crystals, seed pearls and sequins complemented the gown. She also wore an heirloom diamond watch given to her by her late aunt, Margaret Martin.

The bride carried a clutch bouquet of ivory roses, white cymbidium orchids, freesia, tulips, green miniature hydrangeas and hypericum berries encircled with variegated greenery wrapped in ivory satin ribbon.

Michele Leigh Parker of Garner was her sister-in-law’s matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Robin Leer Peacock of Roanoke, Va., Heather Suzanne Beaman and Kristina Kelley Joyner of Mount Olive, friends of the bride, and Bridget Gail Parvin of Mount Olive, cousin of the bride.

Clay Christopher Campbell of Raleigh was his brother’s best man.

Groomsmen were Dwight Lee Campbell, father of the groom; Dr. Harry Douglas Hobson, stepfather of the groom; Alexander Douglas Hobson of Shelby, stepbrother of the groom; Dustin Patrick Byers of Ellenboro, cousin of the groom; and Wesley Preston Parker of Garner, brother of the bride.

Ushers were Andrew Alan Davenport of Durham, James Pascal Norris and Matthew Salazar Surrusco of Carrboro, friends of the groom.

Honorary bridesmaids were Natalie Parvin Griffin of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and Ashley Parvin Jackson of Mount Olive, cousins of the bride.

Anna Elizabeth Draughon of Fayetteville, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. Dylan Compton Draughon of Fayetteville, cousin of the bride, was ringbearer.

Margaret Ann Parvin of Mount Olive, aunt of the bride, directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Jenny Leigh Grady of Mount Olive, friend of the bride. Jessica Leigh Best of Mount Olive, friend of the bride, distributed orders of worship.

A program of wedding music was provided by Stan Benton of Clinton, organist; Jimmy Martin of Goldsboro, vocalist; and Paige Vickory Barwick of Mount Olive, friend of the couple, and Carolina Thornton Sutton and Cameron Elizabeth Sutton of Clinton, cousins of the bride, violinists.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a dinner and dance reception at Walnut Creek County Club. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Norman Ricks III of Mount Olive, friends of the family and Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Sheldon Price of Ellenboro, uncle and aunt of the groom, greeted guests. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kinder of Raleigh, cousins of the bride, presiding at the register. Judith Thornton Griffin of Clinton, aunt of the bride, and Shirley Scarborough Lee of Buies Creek, cousin of the bride, served the wedding cake. Sarah Michael Hutchins, cousin of the groom, distributed rice bags. Karen Thornton Sutton of Clinton was director, assisted by Susan Sanderson Lasater and Sue Jackson Beaman of Mount Olive.

After a wedding trip to Kaua’i, Hawaii, the couple resides in Durham.

Events held before the wedding included Christmas shower Dec. 14 at Mount Olive College’s Murphy Center hosted by Wanda Hardison, Susan Lasater, Verlie Reeves, Donna Ricks and Linda Warren; a dinner party March 7 at The Gondola Restaurant in Shelby hosted by Dee Campbell; a miscellaneous shower March 7 at Big Springs Baptist Church in Hollis hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Don Campbell, Carol Clary and Mandy Taylor; a backyard barbecue April 18 at the home of Annette and Doug Hobson; a tool and garden shower April 18 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Hobson hosted by Sara Bradley, Mary Hutchins, Sherry Price, Wanda Rogers and Stephanie Taylor; a miscellaneous shower May 3 at First Baptist Church’s Christian life center in Mount Olive; a brunch and monogram party May 16 at Murphy’s Restaurant hosted by Paige Barwick, Heather and Sue Beaman, Kathy and Jessica Best, Susie Bundy, Kristi Joyner, Marie Kelley and Robin Peacock; a dinner party May 31 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Barton Baldwin hosted by the Baldwins and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Shackelford; a pig picking June 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Sutton of Clinton hosted by the Suttons, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Jones, Judith Griffin and Beatrice Thornton; a bridesmaids’ luncheon June 7 at Walnut Creek Country Club hosted by Shelby Benton, Selena Bennett, Shirley Lee, Ruth Parker and Margaret Ann Parvin during which time the bride presented gifts to her attendants; a bachelorette party June 13 and 14 at Bella Trio Day Spa in Durham and dinner at Top of the Hill in Chapel Hill hosted by Michele Parker; and a floating breakfast June 27 at Mount Olive Sleep Inn hosted by Scottie Bryan, Mary Jo Lambert, Jennifer Sykes, Kathy Turner and Sharon Turner.

Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Hobson and Dwight Lee Campbell hosted a rehearsal dinner June 26 at the Country Squire Restaurant in Kenansville. The groom chose this time to present gifts to his attendants.

Roxanne Loretta Cyrus of Goldsboro and Derrick Augustus Faison of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 27 at 4 p.m. at Bear Creek Association, with pastor Willie Faison III officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Robert Edward Brown Sr. and Era Jean Brown of Brooklyn, N.Y., and the granddaughter of Edward Braiser and Felicia Braiser of Kansas City, Kan.

The groom is the son of Willie Faison II and Sarah Mae Taylor of Goldsboro and the grandson of Pricilla Artis and J.B. Artis and Willie Faison Sr. and Melissa Mae Sanders of Goldsboro.

The bride was escorted and given in marriage by Robert E. Brown Jr.

Clairese Herbert was matron of honor, while Jean Ottey was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Andrea Clark and Kimberly Jones.

Alton Horn was best man.

Ushers were Donnie Faison, Eric Clark Jr. and Anthony Herbert.

Latisha Harris, Patrice Cyrus and Pereshes Cyrus were junior bridesmaids.

Chyanne Cyrus was the junior bride. Ervin Waters Jr. was the junior groom.

Karizma Clark and Harmony Clark were flower girls. Chad Jackson and De’Andre Blair were ringbearers.

Anferneny Williams and Shany’a Williams were candlelighters.

Gladys R. Brown directed the wedding.

A program of wedding music was provided by Robert E. Brown Jr., vocalist, and Trey Faison, organist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held. Contrina Waters and Natasha Faison greeted guests.

The couple took a wedding trip to New York, N.Y.

SNOW HILL — Jessica Lynn Myers and Brandon Ray Gray exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 30 at 3:30 p.m. at Free Gospel Church, with T.C. West officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Randy and Jeannie Myers of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of Margaret Myers of Mount Olive and Bobby and Eunice Overton of Grantham.

She is a 2005 graduate of North Duplin High School and attends nursing school at Wayne Community College. She is employed as a CNA at Goldsboro Medical Clinic.

The groom is the son of Rayburn Brown of Saulston and Treva Gray of LaGrange and the grandson of the late David of Saulston and Ruby Brown of Saulston and the late Raymond and Ruby Gray of LaGrange.

He is a 2002 graduate of Eastern Wayne High School and a 2008 graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and a Master of Science degree in accounting. He is employed as a certified public accountant at Kenneth E. Banks.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore an A-line white Italian satin gown with a halter-style neckline embellished with crystal beading accented with silver embroidery. The skirt flowed into a royal train decorated with matching beaded embroidery.

Her headpiece was a one-tiered veil silk illusion trimmed with crystal floral designs.

The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of green cymbidium orchids, vogue roses and green hypercium berries. The stems were wrapped with hot pink ribbon with a braid of apple green ribbon with pearls in the middle.

Tina Kornegay of Princeton was her sister’s matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Angie Walston of LaGrange and Crystal Gray of LaGrange and Jordan Duke of Greenville, cousins of the groom, and Christen Cherry of Mount Olive, friend of the bride.

Rayburn Brown was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were John Gray of LaGrange, cousin of the groom; David Brown of Saulston, brother of the groom; Dan Kornegay of Princeton, brother-in-law of the bride; and Aaron Spencer of Sneads Ferry, friend of the groom.

Gracie Ginn of LaGrange, cousin of the groom, was flower girl. Daniel Kornegay of Princeton, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer.

Brenda Perry and Sandra Duke directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Michelle Darden, sister of the groom, and Kevin Jones, friend of the groom. Rob and Noelle Woods, brother-in-law and sister of the groom, distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Jehnee Choi, pianist, and Al and Denise Laws, vocalists.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Jack’s Clubhouse in LaGrange.

After a wedding cruise to the Bahamas and Key West, Fla., the couple resides in LaGrange.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower March 29 at Bethel Church hosted by family and friends; a Pure Romance party April 18 at the home of Rebecca Bartik; a tool party April 18 at the home of Brad and Angie Walston hosted by family and friends; a stock-the-bar party May 9 at the home of Jimmy and Sandra Duke; a bachelor weekend May 15 through 17 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and a bachelorette weekend May 15 through 17 in Charleston, S.C.

Family and friends hosted a rehearsal dinner at Bethel United Methodist Church.

KEY WEST, Fla. — Kristen Jennifer Williams of Yorktown, Va., and Christopher Don Kadlec of Yorktown exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 18 at 7 p.m. in Smathers Beach, with Aaron Wechter officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Glenn and Stephanie Williams of Goldsboro and Sherry and Charles Heft of Clayton and the granddaughter of Arlene Williams of Bristol, Fla., and Laura Sutton of Deep Run.

She is employed as a registered nurse at Health Net.

The groom is the son of Stanley and Brenda Kadlec of Carrollton, Va., and Donna and Roy Carr of Hampton, Va.

He is employed as driver at Coca Cola.

The couple resides in Yorktown.

Sigmaro Raychell Lewis of Charlotte and Bronson DeMatus McAdoo of Charlotte exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 27 at 1 p.m. at St. Mark Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, with Bishop Alton A. Smith officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Raymond B. Hammond Jr. of Garner and Sylvia L. Lewis of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Antoinette Hammond of Richmond, Va., and Ben and Christine Lewis of Goldsboro.

The groom is the son of Walter L. McAdoo and Andrecia J. McAdoo of Greensboro and the grandson of Wille Mae Jones of Greensboro.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents.

Lakisha Shipman was matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Stephanie Wingfield and LaTonya Clark.

Terrance McAdoo was best man.

Groomsmen were Brain McAdoo and Travis McAdoo.

Ushers were Michael Hill, Nicholas Hill, Raymond Hammond III, Ian Hairston and Terrell Jones.

Ciara Clark was flower girl. Joshua Wingfield was ringbearer.

Hostesses were Renee Wells, Tiffany McNair, Brittney Wells, Maranda McBride and Kristina Jones.

Damesha Smith directed the wedding.

A program of wedding music was provided by Mabel McNair, vocalist, and Johnson Music Company.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Dillard Alumni building.

The couple resides in Charlotte.

A rehearsal dinner was held at St. Mark Church fellowship hall.

WARRENTON — Lesley R. Herring of Raleigh and James A. Mossey of Raleigh exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 23 at 4 p.m. at Magnolia Manor Plantation, with the Rev. Coy Brock officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Jim Herring and the late Rommie E. Herring of Mount Olive and the granddaughter of Nell Herring, the late Atlas “Jack” Herring, Thelma Reaves and the late Lloyd Reaves of Mount Olive.

She graduated from North Duplin High School and Wayne Community College. She is employed as general manager at Petco in Knightdale.

The groom is the son of Dr. Joseph and Glennis Mossey of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta and an MBA from the University of Victoria. He received his commission in the Royal Canadian Navy.

The bride was escorted and given in marriage by her mother.

She wore a formal satin gown adorned with a beaded floral design. The fitted waistline led to a floor-length skirt that swept to a sweep train.

Her headpiece was a one-tiered veil of silk illusion with satin along the edges.

The bride carried a bouquet of miniature green hydrangeas adorned with white roses and blue ribbons.

Jennifer Misenheimer was matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Sara Thornton, sister of the bride, and Emily Outlaw cousin of the bride.

Darius Naigamwalla was his friend’s best man.

Groomsmen were Craig Sorochuk and Don Misenheimer, friends of the groom.

Ushers were Mathew Mossey, brother of the groom, and Keith Carter, friend of the groom.

Cindy Thornton, niece of the bride was flower girl.

Presiding at the register was Gina Celeri.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Magnolia Manor Plantation.

After a wedding trip to Maui, the couple resides in Raleigh.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower April 26 hosted by the bride’s mother and family.

WILMINGTON — Kelly Marie Hower and Brian Garrett Mull of Wilmington exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 17 at 4 p.m. at The Balcony on Dock Street, with the Rev. Jack M. Sampier Jr., brother-in-law of the groom, officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Ron and Ambie Hower of Wilmington and the granddaughter of Arthur and Nancy Hower of Nazareth, Pa., and James and Joy Abruzzese of Pen Argyl, Pa.

She is a graduate of Hoggard High School in Wilmington and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She attends the University of North Carolina at Wilmington for a degree in elementary education.

The groom is the son of Gary Ray Mull of Conway, S.C., and Jane Brown Mull of Goldsboro and the grandson of the late Nolan Mull Sr. and Merle Mull of Morganton and the late George and Dorothy Brown of Greenville.

He is a graduate of Eastern Wayne High School. He is employed as a sports writer by the NY Times Co. at the Wilmington Star News.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore an ivory tea-length strapless gown of all-beaded lace tulle embellished with a narrow satin ribbon encircling the waist.

Her headpiece was a single-tiered veil of silk illusion accented with crystals and miniature pearls.

The bride carried a bouquet of yellow and white irises with a filler of yellow solidago and maidenhair fern hand-tied with satin ribbon and pearls.

Meredith Stinnett was her friend’s matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Ashley Mull Sampier, sister of the groom, and Rachel George, friend of the couple.

Gary Mull was his son’s best man.

Ushers were Tim Hower, brother of the bride; Walker Rudd, friend of the groom; and Jacob Abruzzese, cousin of the bride.

Hannah Sampier and Mackenzie Sampier, nieces of the groom, and Jordan Abruzzese, cousin of the bride, were junior bridesmaids.

Zoe Sampier, niece of the groom, was flower girl.

Mrs. Rick Cameron directed the wedding.

A program of wedding music was presented by Jenny Heim, violinist.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at The Balcony on Dock Street.

After a wedding trip to the mountains of Maryland, the couple resides in Wilmington.

Events held before the wedding included a miscellaneous shower April 18 at Pine Valley Methodist Church in Wilmington hosted by family and friends; a bachelorette party May 14 in Wilmington hosted by friends of the bride; a golfing event May 16 at Wilmington Municipal Golf Course; and a picnic May 16 at Hugh MacRae Park hosted by family and friends.

The groom’s mother and father hosted a rehearsal dinner May 15 at Chris’s Cosmic Kitchen in Wilmington.

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Cristin Leigh Jones and John Cameron Santana exchanged vows May 16 at Germantown United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Rick Kirchoff officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis H. Jones of Germantown and the granddaughter of Albert Mullins, the late Evelyn Mullins and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Jones of Germantown.

She is a 2001 graduate of Briarcrest Christian High School and a graduate of North Caroline State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. She is a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She is employed by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Santana of Raleigh and the grandson of Sarah Connor of Raleigh and the late Luby E. Raynor of Goldsboro.

He is a 2000 graduate of Leesville High School and a graduate of Western Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in sport management. He is employed by the city of Raleigh as a police officer.

The bride wore an ivory A-line Chantilly lace gown.

Her headpiece was a custom le notre veil.

The bride carried a bouquet of blush and ivory peonies and roses hand-tied with ivory ribbon and pearl pins.

Ashley Sheely of Raleigh was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Linda Friend, Amy Goody, Dr. Mary Ann Hooser-Bryan and Nicole White.

Victor Santana was best man.

Groomsmen were Brian Santana, lead groomsmen, Jeff Dawson, Jeremy Potter and Matt Wallace.

Ushers were Tyler Haley and Spencer Joyner.

Madison Haley was flower girl.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the grand ballroom of the Peabody Hotel. A five-tiered wedding cake designed to match the lace pattern of the bride’s gown was served.

After a wedding trip to Marco Island, Fla., the couple resides in Raleigh.

APEX — Jessica Ann Woodard of Cary and Matthew Stephen Adams of Cary exchanged vows in an outdoor double-ring ceremony May 16 at 6 p.m. at the home of the bride’s parents, with the Rev. David Heath officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Raymond Daniel Woodard Jr. and Rebecca Nichols Woodard of Apex and the granddaughter of Mary Howell Woodard and the late Raymond Daniel Woodard Sr. of Goldsboro, the late Morris Earl Nichols of Dona Vista, Fla., and Annie Belle Nichols of Mount Dora, Fla.

She is employed as a merchandise coordinator at TJ Maxx.

The groom is the son of Paul Robert Adams Jr. and Sandy Mikkelsen Adams of Apex and the grandson of Paul Robert Adams Sr. and Barbara Adams of Buffalo, N.Y., and Lois Mikkelsen and the late Harold Mikkelsen of Lodi, N.Y.

He is employed as manager at Michaelangelos Pizza.

The bride was given in marriage by her father.

She wore a sleeveless, floor-length gown of white linen with a square neckline, a dropped Basque waist and a cathedral train. The princess seamed bodice and full skirt were accented with lace appliqués.

Her headpiece was a chapel-length of antique Venise lace attached to a beaded comb of crystals and pink and white freshwater pearls. She also wore antique floating-opal earrings belonging her late grandmother.

The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of white, yellow, peach, coral and freedom roses wrapped with white satin and aqua organdy ribbon.

Alissa Pender was matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Kari Storum and Shelley Stowe.

Christopher DiNardo was best man.

Groomsmen were Bryan Goetze and Maxwell Woodard, brother of the bride.

Marilyn Shores directed the wedding.

A program of wedding music was provided.

Following the ceremony, an outdoor reception was held. The theme was “Bohemian spring.” A four-tiered wedding cake of coconut pound cake with mango filling decorated with a cascade of fresh roses, lilies, carnations and freesias was served.

After a wedding trip to the Outer Banks and a family camping trip to Jordan Lake, the couple resides in Cary.

Events held before the wedding included a bridal shower at the home of Marilyn Shores in Apex hosted by Mrs. Shores and Sandra W. Turner, aunt of the bride, at the home of Mrs. Shores.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner May 15 at Lucky 32 Restaurant in Cary.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Sara Elizabeth Postma of Spartanburg, S.C., and Adam Michael Easley of Raleigh exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony April 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Pawley’s Island Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Rhett Talbert officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. Jan Hendrik Postma Jr. and Sara Lynn Cline Postma of Spartanburg and the granddaughter of Jan Hendrik Postma Sr. and Emily Vogt Postma of Marianna, Fla., and the late Cornelius Fulton Cline Jr. and Sarah Helen Webb Cline of Greenville, S.C.

She graduated from Spartanburg High School in 2000, Washington and Lee University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and Charleston School of Law in 2008 with a Juris Doctor degree.

The groom is the son of Roger Michael Easley and Lynn Helms Easley of Goldsboro and the grandson of Mary Elizabeth Smith Easley and the late Jackson Robert Easley Jr., the late William Richard Helms Sr. and Hallie Troutman Helms of Goldsboro.

He graduated from Eastern Wayne High School in 1999 and North Carolina State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business management with a concentration in marketing. He is employed as an account executive at K and J Enterprises in Durham.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore a strapless formal gown of silk radzimir with a ballgown skirt and chapel-length train with lace from her great-grandmother’s and mother’s wedding gowns sewn in.

Her headpiece was a cathedral-length veil edged with scalloped Alencon lace.

The bride carried a bouquet of vandella cream roses and antique green hydrangeas mixed with white cymbidium and dendrobium orchids with the stem wrapped with her grandmother’s handkerchief.

Catalina Nicole Garreton of San Francisco, Calif., was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Kesler Elizabeth Belmont of Spartanburg, Austin Hendrix Holland of Laurens, S.C., Lawson White Jenkins of Charlottesville, Va., Meredith Pringle Marks of Columbia, S.C., Caroline Claiborne Parker of Charlotte, Ana Maria Estrada Postma of Arlington, Va., Jane Panetta Postma of New York, N.Y., Natalie Ann Spires of Augusta, Ga., Amelia Simonds Waring of Charleston and Hayes Penick Willingham of Raleigh.

Roger Michael Easley was his son’s best man.

Groomsmen were Cameron Helms Easley of Memphis, Tenn., brother of the groom; Jan Hendrik Postma III of New York, N.Y., and William Fulton Postma of Arlington, brothers of the bride; and Lee Johnson Brashear of New York, N.Y., Benjamin Layton Grisette of Atlanta, Douglas Craig Kelly of Chapel Hill, Christopher James Moore of Barnwell, S.C., Westbrook Johnson Parker of Jackson, Wyo., Thomas Warren Parr and John Dean Willingham IV of Raleigh, and William Curtis Stackhouse of Chapel Hill.

Cheryl Cox directed the wedding. Harriet Wooten Cooper Gruber, Alicia Bee Ravenel and Virginia Creary Snider greeted guests.

A program of wedding music was provided by Dr. Dianna Scroggins, organist; Dr. Timothy Altman, trumpeter; and Dr. Amy Hardison-Tully, flutist.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception and dance at the DeBordieu Country Club.

After a wedding trip to southern France, the couple resides in Raleigh.

Events held before the wedding included an oyster roast Dec. 27 at Walnut Creek Country Club hosted by family and friends of the groom; an engagement party Jan. 24 in Spartanburg at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Lowndes hosted by friends of the bride; an engagement party March 7 in Raleigh at the home of Davis Poisson and Britt Preyer hosted by friends of the couple; a a bridesmaids’ luncheon April 17 at Pawleys Plantation Clubhouse hosted by Elizabeth Baucom, aunt of the bride, and friends; and a dance April 17 at the Blue Heron Deck hosted by the groom’s parents and friends of the couple.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner April 17 at the DeBordieu Beach Club.

Gina Michelle Ponzi and Samuel David Fornecker of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 29 at 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, with Ryan Rasmussen and John Yates III officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Joseph William and Pamela Jean Ponzi of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of the late Joseph and Sylvia Ponzi of Goldsboro and Theodore Harwood and Betty Harwood of Eagle Bay.

She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance.

The groom is the son of Gary Irving Fornecker of Pikeville and Jeanie Griffin Sherman of Goldsboro and the grandson of Ollie Forncecker and the late Irving Fornecker of Pikeville and William and Peggy Griffin of Goldsboro.

He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore a silk gown with a sweetheart neckline embroidered with vintage lace, pearls and crystals.

Her headpiece was a chapel-length veil and blusher.

The bride carried a bouquet of blush pink and white peonies, orchids, sweet peas, anemones and astilbe.

Breanna Ponzi was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Lora Ponzi Geer, Alysia Ponzi Yates, Micaela Beretta, Ellen Rouse and Leigh Miller.

Mitchell Fornecker was best man.

Groomsmen were Paul Stern, Nick Todd, Joseph Ponzi, Geoffrey Knight and Jonathan Stutts.

Samuel Best was the usher.

Hailey Geer, Katie Rose Geer, Rachael Geer, Sylvia Yates and Isabel Yates were flower girls.

Brownie Doss directed the wedding. Penny Chernauskus and Sarah Stout distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Jeremy Thompson, pianist; Breanna Ponzi and Joseph Ponzi, vocalists; Michael Way, cellist; and Elizabeth Cansler and William Stern, violinists.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Walnut Creek Country Club.

After a wedding trip to Montreal, Quebec, the couple resides in Winston-Salem.

The groom’s father hosted a rehearsal dinner at the home of the bride.

Tia Louise Owens of Fremont and Michael Jackson Hatch of Goldsboro exchanged vows in an outdoor double-ring ceremony May 23 at 6 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Campbell, with the Rev. Ira G. Williford officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kenneth Washam of Fremont and Allen Emory Owens of Melbourne, Fla., and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy W. Teachey of Lucama, Louise Owens, Betty Washam and the late Lonnie Williams of Fremont and the late Jim Washam of Goldsboro.

She is a 2002 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School and a graduate of Johnston Community College with a degree in cosmetology. She is employed as a hairstylist at Studio 24 in Clayton.

The groom is the son of Linda Hatch of Clinton and the late Michael K. Hatch and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hatch and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Lee.

He is a 1996 graduate of Clinton High School. He is employed by Lane Tree Golf Course and is owner of M.J. Hatch Golf Equipment and Apparel.

The bride was escorted by her stepfather and given in marriage by her family.

She wore a formal empire waist gown with a bodice enhanced with rhinestones and pearls.

Her headpiece was a birdcage veil attached to a comb and rhinestone broach.

The bride carried an arrangement of peonies and white roses wrapped, tied and knotted with her great-grandmother’s handkerchief and pinned with a pin that belonged to her great-grandmother. She also carried a handkerchief given to her by the groom’s mother.

Tracy Owens Pittman of Pikeville was her sister’s matron of honor, while Trina Allyn Owens of Raleigh, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.

Franki L. Paul of Fremont, cousin of the bride, was the bridesmaid.

Linda Hatch was her son’s best woman.

Groomsmen were Jason Smith, cousin of the groom, and Brandon Campbell, friend of the groom.

Katie Brown of Raleigh, friend of the bride, was the honorary bridesmaid.

Alicia Leeper of Ohio was Scripture reader.

Billie Jean Whitfield directed the wedding. Presiding at the register were Miranda Rackley and Joy Ingram.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception on the lawn of the Campbell home. Susie Teachey of Pikeville and Renee Holloman of Raleigh, aunts of the bride, cut the wedding cake.

After a wedding trip, the couple resides in Goldsboro.

Events held before the wedding included a miscellaneous shower at Saulston United Methodist Church hosted by aunts of the bride; a cookout and lawn and garden shower at the home of Jason Smith hosted by aunts and uncles of the groom; a bridesmaids’ luncheon at the home of Tracy Pittman hosted by Ms. Pittman, Franki and Brenda Paul and Trina Owens; and a shower at Studio 24 hosted by co-workers of the bride.

The groom’s mother hosted a rehearsal dinner May 22 at the Campbell home.

LAGRANGE — Amy Melissa Brock and Jerimee Randall Hooker of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 13 at 5 p.m. at Coker Memorial Church, with the Rev. Danny Freuler and the Rev. Michael Hamm officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Bobby Allen Brock Jr. and Dianne Edwards Brock of Goldsboro, the granddaughter of Bobby A. Brock Sr. of Kinston and the late Carolyn Ellis Munn, Louise Watkins Edwards and the late Amos L. Edwards of Goldsboro and the stepgranddaughter of Shirley Brock.

She is a 2002 honor graduate of Southern Wayne High School and a graduate of Wayne Community College with an associate degree. She is employed as a certified medical assistant at Wayne Radiation and Oncology.

The groom is the son of Susan Crumpler Hooker of Goldsboro and the late Corey Brett of Portsmouth, Va., and the grandson of Elizabeth Brett and the late Jerry Brett of Portsmouth and the late Bill and Alma Crumpler of Goldsboro.

He is a 2003 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School and a graduate of the BLET program at Wayne Community College. He is employed as a Wayne County deputy sheriff.

The bride was escorted by her father and presented in marriage by her brother, Chris Brock, her mother and her father.

She wore a gown of white lace gown with a scalloped neckline with a fit and flare silhouette. The all-over lace was accented with crystals and clear sequins. The lace of the semi-cathedral train extended beyond the satin lining.

Her headpiece was a comb of seed pearls, clear sequins and crystals with a two-tiered veil with each tier edged in sequins, beads and seed pearls along the rounded corner.

The bride carried a cascading bouquet of stargazer lilies, red roses, stephanotis and ivy.

Jessie Finlay was her friend’s maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Hannah Edwards, cousin of the bride, and Hannah Fox, Melissa Carr and Tina Lancaster, friends of the bride.

Kenny Prevost was his friend’s best man.

Groomsmen were Chris Brock, brother of the bride; Jonathan Edwards, cousin of the bride; Kyle Corbett, brother-in-law of the groom; and Jed Crocker, friend of the groom.

Ushers were Matt Kearney and Jerry Huffman, friends of the couple.

Honorary bridesmaids were Kelli Corbett, sister of the groom, and Kelli Hamm, Megan Pate and Haley Peacock, friends of the bride.

Zachary Lancaster, friend of the couple, was the junior groomsman.

Reagan Hill and Kaytlyn Hudson, friends of the couple, were flower girls.

Lori Mitchell, friend of the bride, directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Darian Edwards, cousin of the bride. Emily Corbett, friend of the couple, distributed programs.

A program of wedding music was provided by Sharron Barrow, pianist, and Susan Scott and James Sauls, vocalists.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception in the church fellowship hall. Ron and Michelle Hill, friends of the couple, greeted guests. Tracy Edwards, cousin of the bride, served the wedding cake. Kathy Sutton, Dianne Lancaster, Teresa King and Mckenzie Lee poured punch and tea. Justin Edwards, cousin of the bride, distributed bubbles.

After a wedding trip to Palm Beach, Fla., the couple resides in Goldsboro.

Events held before the wedding included a surprise party hosted by Jessie Finlay and Kenny Prevost; a miscellaneous shower April 26 at Coker Memorial Church on April 26 hosted by the ladies auxiliary; a miscellaneous shower May 17 hosted by Viola, Robin and Patrica Edwards, aunts of the bride, and Tracy Edwards and Lynn Herring, cousins of the bride; a bridesmaids’ luncheon, June 6 at the Brock home hosted by Dianne B. Brock, aunt of the bride; and a surprise lingerie shower June 7, hosted by friends.

The groom’s family hosted a rehearsal dinner and dance June 12 at the Wayne County Wildlife Pond Clubhouse.

Katherine Amanda Crawford of Goldsboro and Stephen Chad Kirby exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony May 30 at 2 p.m. at Goldsboro Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mark Thomas officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Thomas Gerald Crawford of Surf City and Terry Beasley Crawford of Goldsboro, the stepdaughter of Susan Crawford and the granddaughter of Mildred Crawford and the late James Crawford of Goldsboro and the late Alex Happy Beasley and Ester Beasley of Four Oaks.

She is a 2003 graduate of Rosewood High School and a 2007 graduate of Wayne Community College with an associate degree in nursing. She is employed as a registered nurse at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

The groom is the son of Ricky and Susie Kirby of Goldsboro and the grandson of Winnie Nelson Kirby, the late Donald E. Kirby of Goldsboro, Paul Strickland Jr. and Joyce Lamm Strickland of Goldsboro.

He is a 2003 honor graduate of Spring Creek High School and a 2007 and 2009 graduate of Wayne Community College with an associate degree in applied science and an associate degree in nursing. He is employed as a registered nurse at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

She wore a white strapless satin A-line gown with aside-draped bodice and asymmetric skirt adorned with a pink satin sash and rose rhinestone broach.

Her headpiece was an elbow-length two-tiered veil with pink ribbon edging and crystal-embellished pink floral motifs attached to a crystal embellished tiara.

The bride carried a clutch bouquet of pink roses tied with pink ribbon.

Jessica Lord and Jennifer Donahoe were their sister’s matrons of honor.

Ricky Kirby was his son’s best man.

Derek Kirby, brother of the groom, was the groomsman.

Ushers were Ashley Forrest and Steven Capps, friends of the couple.

Sarah Katherine, daughter of the couple, was flower girl.

Robin Roberts, friend of the couple, directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Judy Strickland, aunt of the groom. Ashli Johnson, cousin of the groom, distributed programs.

Stephanie Strickland, cousin of the groom, distributed birdseed bags tied with pink ribbons.

Special helpers were Debbie Capps, Ashley Barwick, Whitney Town and Cari Colton, friends of the couple, and Terri Forrest and Mark Renfroe, friends of the groom’s family.

A program of wedding music was provided by Libby Peedin, cousin of the groom, pianist; Jeff Lane, friend of the couple, vocalist; and Brad and Brenda Crumpler, sound technicians.

Following the ceremony, the groom’s parents hosted a reception in the church fellowship hall. Debbie Capps, friend of the couple, and Judy Strickland, aunt of the groom, greeted guest. Robin Roberts, friend of the couple, cut and served the three-tiered wedding cake. Lori Kearney and Gena Wall, friends of the groom’s family, poured punch. Special helpers were Jillneal Cotton, Tammy Campbell and Tina Houston, friends of the groom’s family.

After a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S. C., the couple resides in Goldsboro.

Events held before the wedding included a miscellaneous shower March 28 hosted by the groom’s family; a miscellaneous shower May 16 hosted by Erin Henson and co-workers of the bride; a bachelorette shower May 22 hosted Erin Henson; and a bachelor party May 22 hosted by Matt Henson.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner May 29 in the church fellowship hall. The couple chose this time to present gifts to their attendants.