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Page 2B Wed.. Aug. 11. 1999, Houston Home Journal Rooks, Lawson exchange June 19 vows Kollyn Elisha Hooks and Robert Reeves Lawson exchanged wedding vows in a ceremony held at First Baptist Church of Perry at 6:30 p.m., June 19. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Ellis Rooks of Fort Valley, and the groom is the son of Mrs. Ella Ann Lawson of Perry and the late Mr. Hugh Lawson Jr. The Rev. James Everett Shipley performed the dou ble-ring ceremony. The focal points of the church decorations were topiaries filled with white roses, enchantment lilies and freesia. Greenery flanked a brass arch covered with fresh foliage. Brass candelabra hold ing white tapers completed the background for the cer emony. The pews held cas cades of white roses, enchantment lilies, green ery and white illusion bows while each window was decorated with a wreath. The wreaths and all arrangements were adorned in the old fash ioned tradition of fresh greenery from the garden. Wedding music was pro vided by Tammy Conner, pianist, Marilyn Hooten, organist, Monica Hargrave, harpist and Tommy Storey, vocalist. Music selections included “Surely the Pres ence of the Lord” and “The Lord’s Prayer." The proces sionals were “Canon in D" and “Trumpet Voluntary.” The recessional was ‘Trumpet Tune." The bride's sister, Krystal Eden Rooks of Fort Valley, was maid ,of honor and Ali Thomas Gamble of Fort Valley was n atron of honor. Bridesmaids were Melis sa Claire Allen of Atlanta; Angela Margo Bennett of Eatonton; Jeanna Lynn Bishop of Perry: Angela Elizabeth Goodwin of Perry: Tosha Leigh Hays of Seat tle; and Kacie Marie Williamson of Macon. Tracey Doles Will of Athens was honorary bridesmaid. The attendants wore for mal length. sleeveless gowns of soft pink satin featuring a deeply scooped back and rosettes at the back waist. They carried bouquets of pale pink roses Bishop, Smallwood plan September vows Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bish op announce the engage ment of their daughter, Jeanna Lynn Bishop of Perry to Jimmy Lee Small wood, Jr., of Perry. The wedding is planned for Sep tember 25, 1999, at the Perry United Methodist Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Dr. Sid ney Lanier Hancock and the late Willa Mae Gates 1 lancock, and Bill and Eve lyn Bishop all of Cairo, Georgia. . A graduate of Westfield Schools, she attended Macon College and Valdos ta State University, where she was a member of Phi Mu sorority. She is employed at the law firm of Daniel, Lawson, Tuggle & Jerles in Perry. The groom-elect is the grandson of Louise Farr and the late Richard Aubrey Farr of Elko and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edwin Smallwood, Sr. of Perry. A graduate of Westfield Schools, he attended Geor gia College and served in the United States Air Force for four yeais. He is a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Robbins & Free Realty in Perry. Back to College special Get the Houston Home Journal delivered to a college campus for nine months for just sl4 plus tax, a total of $14.98. Subscription begins when you tell us and continues for nine months. Keep up with the Panthers and the Hornets. Know what your friends are doing. Enjoy reading about your home town with the Houston Home Journal at school. Call 987-1823 today to make arrangements. Or, send your subscription request via fax to (912) 988-1181 or email it to homejrn@hom.net. accented with greenery and pale pink French satin rib bon. The bride, given in mar riage by her father, wore a gown of white peau de soie designed by the Wearkstatt Collection. Styled with a scooped neckline and sleeveless bodice, the gown had an A-line silhouette beginning at the empire waistline. At the back, peau de soie rosebuds held an oval chapel length train of silk organza. The bride's train and her sheer illusion cascade veil were both edged with satin. She carried a bouquet of white roses accented with stephanotis and French satin ribbon. The bride’s and brides maids' bouquets and all the floral decorations in the sanctuary were designed by Grace Klouda. The groom's uncle, Reeves Moore Lawson of Norcross and Tom W. Daniel Jr. of Perry served as best men. Groomsmen were James Lanier Allgood 111, of Dublin; Edward Morgan Beckham 111, and John Bradshaw Beckham of Perry, Patrick Hall Buice of Macon; Randall Avon Buice Jr. of Alpharetta; Thomas W. Daniel 111. of Fayet teville; David Paul Hulbert 111, of Charlotte. N.C.; Clifton McNeill Langston of Houston, Texas,; Matthew Cline Lovein of Nashville, Ga.; and the bride's broth ers, Kade Elliott Rooks and Klint Evan Rooks, both of Fort Valley. Robert Franklin Dieter 111, of Hudson, Ohio, was the ring bearer. The groom, groomsmen and ring bearer wore black tails with white cummer bunds, ties and gloves. The mother of the bride wore a formal length, sleeveless dress of silver satin which had a scoop neckline and embroidered waistline. The mother of the groom wore a full length gown of beige crepe adorned with sheer sleeves and floral embroidery. Both mothers carried arrangements of stephanotis and roses. Program attendants were Robyn Harrison and Beth . W m L if \ jfcigjjl ■lf 3K k : jK ■fflii w ”» I lSj9lk ' ■ . : ■’ r - ; '-V . ip' r ***‘ Ann Murph. The bridal reg istry was attended by Ash 'ey Gurley and Wendy West. The wedding was direct ed by Pat Buice and Claire Beckham. An altar candle burned in loving memory of Hugh Lawson Jr.. Hugh Lawson 111. Hugh Lawson Sr., Mar vin Ernest Mitchiner, Ben jamin Stafford Rooks and Robert Glover Way. Grandparents of the couple are Mrs. Marvin Ernest Mitchiner of Colum bia, S.C.; Mrs. Benjamin Stafford Rooks of Fort Val ley; Mrs. Robert Glover Way of Hawkinsville and Mrs. Hugh Lawson Sr. of Perry. Following the wedding , a reception was hosted by the bride’s parents at Houston Lake Country Club. Greeters for the reception were Lynda Bish op and Joye Goodwin. Servers were Kristi Dollar, Jeanna Lynn Bishop Mrs. Robert Reeves Lawson Linda Gurley, Thaxine Henson, Hudson Jerles, Row Jerles, Kimberly Rooks, Teresa Rooks. Norma Jo Scarborough, Kathryn Tuggle and Tom Tuggle. Entertainment was provided by the Sensa tions. After a honeymoon trip to Maui and Kauai, Hawaii, the couple have made their home in Perry. Rehearsal Party On June 18, Mrs. Hugh Lawson Jr.. Mrs. Hugh Lawson Sr.; Reeves Law son. Mrs. Robert Way and Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas Bradbury' hosted a rehearsal party for the bride and groom at the Perry Country Club. OUR PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY; THAT’S WHY WERE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE 01 R NEW SATURDAY BANKING HOURS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: NEW SATURDAY BANKING HOURS Efedive Sunday, u i ■ Perry Branch Houston Lake Rd. Branch Winn*Dixie Branch 916 Main Street 315 Houston Lake Rd. 785 Hwy. 96 Perry, GA Warner Robins Bonaire, GA 9 a.m. • 12 noon 9 a«m. ■ 1 P-m. 10 a.m. • 8 p.m MEMBER FDIC AN AFFILIATE OF SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP. E.O.E, E.OP. LENDER ' 7 ; .. . ’ r '> , ' v ■IP '* jHr l|P|jl; fl Kessler, Smith exchange vows at Gatlinburg Brandon Kessler and Tara Smith were united in marriage on Aug. 7 , in a ceremony held in the Smokey Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tenn. They were attended by Ryan Ferry, who served as best man. and the groom’s sister, Jennifer Kessler, who was maid of honor. Society guidelines: Wedding should be at the newspaper office lor pub heal ion no more than (>() days following tin - wedding Announcements ol engagement should run about six weeks before the wedding t all 987 1823 lor more'information. CB&T b J Bank of Middle Georgia Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Kessler The bride is the daughter of Debra Synyard of Perry. She works in the dental field. The groom is the son of David and Pamela Kessler of Perry. He is serving in the U.S. Navy as an operational specialist. They will make their new home in New Jersey.