& CHRISTOPHER GRANT PHIFER
PHOTOGRAPHED BY FAITH RILEY
ANNA GRACE MCFERRIN
nna Grace McFerrin of Tupelo, Miss., and Christopher Grant Phifer of Iuka, Miss., were united in marriage on Sept. 28, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Tupelo. The Rev. Dr. Randall L. Von Kanel officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McFerrin of Tupelo. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Webb of Tupelo and Mrs. Arthur Kermit McFerrin and the late Mr. McFerrin of Mantachie, Miss. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Phifer of Iuka. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Paden of Iuka, the late Mrs. Sue Phifer and the late Mr. Harold Phifer, both of Burnsville, Miss. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a formal AlenÇon lace gown featuring a
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sweetheart neckline, a trumpet skirt and a deep low back that complemented the mermaid silhouette. She wore a chapel-length veil that was worn by her mother. The maid of honor was Maggie McFerrin, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Lindsey Casabella, Rebecca Chism, Keeley Hardin, Emily Kennedy, Violet Muffi, Anna Merritt Roberts, Brittany Weatherford and Summer Wikle. Junior bridesmaids were Emma Casabella and Madison Martin. Flower girls were Ava Casabella, Caleigh Martin and Jordan Martin. Best man was Kenny Phifer, father of the groom. Groomsmen were Ryan Casabella, Preston Clark, Tyler Gillis, Dan Harber, Philip New-
berry, Josh Marlar, Tyler Segars and Jonathan Phifer. Ushers were Dustin Dick and Jeremy Osborn, and ring bearer was Carter Casabella. Classical renditions were orchestrated by the Rev. Randy Wood, assisted by Sandy Coutoumanos, Grace Bridges, Summer Young and Luke West. The wedding director was Shelley Jones. The couple arrived at the reception site, the historic J.J. Rogers Building in downtown Tupelo, in a 1939 peach Ford sedan deluxe. Guests enjoyed different venues for dining and dancing, all decorated with the authentic feel of the former cotton mill. Photographs of the couple’s childhood through engagement, as well as family heirlooms, completed the setting. After a honeymoon to Oahu, Hawaii, the couple resides in Hattiesburg, Miss.