Moore - Bright Linda Leigh Moore and Michael Jay Bright were united in marriage at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2014, at the Historic Corinth Coliseum Civic Center. Bro. Ted Avant and Mr. Tom Marino officiated the ceremony. The bride, a graduate of Corinth High School, is the daughter of Mr. Jerry Moore and the late Linda Lannom Moore. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Macon Moore and the late Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lannom. The groom, a graduate of Alcorn Central High School and the University of Mississippi, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bright. He is the grandson of Ms. Eva Bright and the late Harold Bright and Ms. Christine Forsyth and the late J.L. Forsyth. Attending the bride as Maid of Honor was Michelle Bright of Oxford. Bridesmaids were Brittanie Howard of Corinth and Paige Little of Corinth, Erica Bush of Saltillo and Bobbie Jo Bright of Corinth. Honorary matrons of honor were sisters of the bride Layne Moore Popernik, Lindsey Moore McClain and Leslie Moore Wolf. Attending the groom as Best Man was Robert Bright. Groomsmen were Bengee Bright of Corinth, Chris Bobo of Corinth, Matt Wallace of Jackson and Brandon Forsyth of Guys, Tenn. The reception was held in The Franklin Courtyard. The cake was prepared by Janie Vanderford and Audrey Smith served as the caterer. Pam Lewis created the floral arrangements and photographer Dez Newcomb captured the memories. Following the honeymoon to Gulf Shores, Ala., the couple now resides in Corinth where Linda is currently attending the University of Mississippi and Michael is a firefighter/EMT with the Corinth Fire Department.
Morelock - Mercer Kayla Ruth Morelock and William Scott Mercer were united in marriage on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at Hatchie Chapel Church. The ceremony was officiated by The Rev. Mike Brown. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Morelock of Rienz. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morelock of Rienzi, and Mr. and Mrs. James Sims of Corinth. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mercer. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Albert Mercer and Mrs. Mildred Roseberry and the late Mr. Bill Roseberry, all of Walnut. Nuptial music for the ceremony was provided by Mrs. Nancy Harvell and Mrs. Leah Clement. Mrs. Abby Settlemires served as the wedding director. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a stunning fit and flair lace gown. The sculpted neckline featured scalloped cap sleeves and a keyhole back with buttons and Swarovski crystals down the length of the train. The empire waist was accented with a beaded embellished applique of Swarovski crystals. The bride carried a lace edged handkerchief that belonged to her maternal great grandmother with her bouquet of white lilies and roses. Attending the bride as Matron of Honor was Mrs. Amber Rolison Morelock and Maid of Honor was Miss Marci Kay Frazier. Bridesmaids were Miss Callie Elizabeth Estes and Mrs. Katie Conely Clark. The flower girls were Miss Lilly Kate Morelock, Miss Molly Grace Morelock, and Miss Kandis Minor. Attending the groom as Best Man was Mr. Donnie Jones. Groomsmen were Mr. Johnson Benjamin, Mr. Caleb Null, and Mr. Dillon Clark. The ring bearer was Master Caden Mercer. In honor of the groom’s late grandfather, his Bible was carried as ring bearer pillow. Ushers were Mr. Ethan Estes, Mr. Jordan Mercer, and Mr. Austin Thorton. The reception was held immediately following the ceremony in the church fellowship hall hosted by the bride’s parents and catered by Sherri Smith. The bride’s cake was a five-tiered ivory and white cake with unique handcrafted details on each layer and a large bow on top, made by Carla Beard. The groom had an assortment of cakes. Pam Lewis prepared the floral decorations for the ceremony and reception. The live ten-foot trees in the sanctuary were from Pine Mountain Tree Farm. Photography was provided by Amanda Puckett of AYP Photography. The couple now resides in Rienzi. PA G E 3 8
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