Newspaper Page Text
Weddings & Engagements
Melanie Freeman marries Richard Fine
Or. and Mrs. Richard Fine
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard F. Freeman
and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fine,
all of Atlanta, announce the marriage
of their children, Melanie Lois to
Richard Ellis Fine. The ceremony
was performed by Rabbi Alvin
Sugarman at the Marriott Marquis
on Dec. 1.
Richard is the grandson of Mrs.
Laura Rosenberg Greene of Atlanta,
and J ulius Greenberg of New Orleans,
and the late Mrs. Ida Piassick
Swerdlin.
Laurie Gidlow of Dallas, sister
of the bride, was matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Viki Freeman of
Atlanta, sister-in-law of the bride;
Mindy Fine-Balser of Atlanta, sister
of the bridegroom; Leigha Branyon,
FraneeCraig, Karen Edelberg, Janese
Jacobson and Sharon Wildstein,
all of Atlanta, and Judy Wenger of
Chicago.
Howard Fine was his son’s best
man. Groomsmen were Mark Balser
of Atlanta, brother-in-law of the
bridegroom; Paul Freeman of
Atlanta, brother of the bride; Robert
Gidlow of Dallas, brother-in-law
of the bride; Billy Balser of
Birmingham; Keith Isaacson of New
Orleans; Mark Pazol, Joe! Rosenberg
and Steve Waronker, all of Atlanta.
Hillary and Mindy Gidlow, nieces
of the bride, werejunior bridesmaids.
Liann Freeman, niece of the bride,
was the flower girl. Adam Freeman,
nephew of the bride, was the ring
bearer. Dinah Saul and Patti West,
both of Atlanta, kept the bride’s
book.
Dr. Fine is a resident in general
surgery at Rush Presbyterian St.
Lukes Medical Center in Chicago.
After returning from a honeymoon
trip to Cancun, Mexico, and Aspen,
Col. the couple is living in Chicago.
Miss Abelman, Mr. Stacy married
Miss Heidi Anne Abelman and
Tommy John Stacy were married
Saturday, Jan. 1 1, at Terrace Plaza
Inn in Augusta. Rabbi Norman M.
Goldburg officiated.
The bride is the daughter of S.
Mark Abelman of Augusta and
Mrs. Ronni S. Meldrum. The
bridegroom is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Hughes and the late
Tommy Jan Stacy.
The bridegroom’s stepfather was
best man. Ushers were Mark Kurtz
Ms. Paula B. Weil of Savannah
announces the engagement of her
daughter, Dana Elaine, to Shawn
Michael Cooksey of Fayetteville,
Penn., son of Mr. and Mrs. George
Cooksey of Fayetteville and Ms.
Irene Benita of Branford, Conn.
Miss Weil is a candidate for a
bachelor of education degree in
special education from Georgia
Southern College.
She is the granddaughter of Mrs.
of Atlanta; Harris Abelman, brother
of the bride; Richard Stacy and
Michael Stacy, brothers of the
bridegroom.
Deanie Herman was maid of
honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Mary
Ann Stacy, sister-in-law of the groom;
Marcy Jolles, cousin of the bride;
Mrs. Holly Matthews and Kathy
Frazier.
Kathleen Stacy, niece of the
bridegroom, was flower girl.
The bride was given in marriage
Albert Barker and the late Mr.
Barker.
Mr. Cooksey received a bachelor
of business administration degree
in marketing from Georgia Southern
College. He is employed by the
Lighting Gallery.
The bridegroom-elect is the grand
son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben LoBalboof
Pelham, N.Y.
The wedding is planned lor April
12.
by her father.
After a reception at Terrace Plaza
Inn, the couple left for a wedding
trip to Asheville, N.C.
They are living in Augusta.
J Society and v
Corporate
Caterers
for every occasion
Ronnie Spetalnlck
Our 20th Anniversary
in Atlanta
BAR/BAT MfTZVAHS
WEDDING RECEPTIONS & BANQUETS
THEME PARTIES • GRAND OPENINGS
OFFICE PARTIES • PICNICS i LUAUS
C00K0UTS • BRISIM
Kosher Catering
Available
INTOWN OUT OF TOWN • ANT LOCATION
INDOORS OUTDOORS
Call lot CtHnphmentafy Mews and Estimates
Ronnie’s
Caterers
255-7824 1
panoajy
20% Credit Rebate
on Atlanta’s largest collection of
Wedding & Bar/Bat Mitzvah Invitations
Calligraphy and Hebrew Lettering available
451-9611
5235 Buford Highway • Doraville. Ga 30340
Pmetree Shopping Center
Miss Weil, Mr. Cooksey engaged
Creative
Casual
Photography
HAMMOND FESTIVAL
in SANDY SPRINGS
252-0209
<Cmccrciu
i_yu<z winner
* INVITATIONS
41 STATIONERY
* CALLIGRAPHY
* IUUDAI (lOYSnXVIlOY
Ai\D COORDINATION
15% OFF
252-5803
DISCOUNT BRIDAL SERVICE, INC.
Bridal, Bridesmaids & Mothers
gowns, hats & veils
20-40% OFF
255-3804
^Studio
Award-winning Photography Serving
Atlanta’s Jewish Community Since 1947
1230 Monroe Dr., N.E.
(corner Amsterdam)
876-3716
CRYSTAL’S BRIDAL SHOP
is pleased to announce the
GRAND OPENING
of our second store
Loehmann’s Plaza at Executive Park, 2484 Briarciiff Road
633-5855
20% Discount
all dresses in stock with this ad
Mon. & Thurs.
10 a.m. 9 p.m.
Tues., Wed., Fri. &
Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Complete selection of
Wedding Attire, Prom Dresses
Pageant Dresses and Accessories
y
A Time ... A Place
A Mood . . .
Captured Forever.
3 generations of photographers
Since 1908
& Sons
A
Video / Weddings / Bar - Bat Mitzvahs
Portraits / Commericals / Restorations
1686 Leeds Way • Dunwoody. GA 30338
(404) 396-6565
/•
PAGE 17 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE January 24, 1986