Erica Moore Wallace& Timothy Blake Simmons may 16, 2015 j brookhaven, mississippi j photography by Jeff Chao
rica Moore Wallace and Timothy “Blake” Simmons, both of Brookhaven, Mississippi, were married on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at half past six o’clock in the evening in an outdoor ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Collins Allen in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Reverend Matt Powell officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Phyllis Wallace and the late Mr. Don Wallace of Brookhaven, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore, Mrs. Yvonne Wallace, and the late Mr. Irven Wallace. The groom is the son of Mrs. Misti Reisman of Stephenville, Texas, and Mr. Timothy Simmons of Brookhaven, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Stewart, Mrs. Evelyn Simmons, and the late Mr. Gene Simmons, all of Brookhaven. Pianist Mrs. Nancy Fisher provided music for the ceremony while Mrs. Kelsey Beassie and Mr. Ian Sicks were soloists. Danita Hobbs and Angie Cox served as wedding directors. Photography was by Jeff Chao; and the altar, reception area, and wedding party flowers were designed by Allison Pittman. The bride arrived at the ceremony in a red, antique 1940 Ford, driven by Mr. Tommy Smith of Brookhaven. Given in marriage by her brothers, Mr. Blake Wallace and Mr. Taylor Wallace, the bride wore an ivory design of English tulle and lace. The fitted, lace bodice of the strapless gown had a sweetheart neckline; and hand-beaded Swarovski crystals highlighted the natural waist. Layers of tulle
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