Leah Hope Whitt Eric Joseph Simmons
Photos by Lovely Union
Leah Hope Whitt and Eric Joseph Simmons, both of Pontotoc, were united in marriage May 19, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in Pontotoc. Bro. Kenneth Corley officiated. The bride is the daughter of Paulette Whitt of Pontotoc and the late Larry Whitt of Houston. She is the granddaughter of Mary Lyles and the late George Lyles, and the late Allie and Mattie Whitt, all of Houston. The groom is the son of Terry and Annice Simmons of Pontotoc. He is the grandson of Shirley Houpt and the late Reece Ward of Randolph, and the late Lynn and Ann Simmons of Pontotoc. The bride wore a beautiful La Sposa gown in white featuring a sweetheart neckline. The fit-to-flare silhouette was accented with taffeta ruching and an exposed tulle underlay. The waist was accentuated with a crystal and bead adorned belt. the gown extended into a chapel-length train that was accented by her fingertip-length, single-layer veil. The bride’s bouquet of roses, tulips, and hypericum was emphasized by cotton bolls that complemented the groom’s boutonniere.
Laura Beth Nichols of Houston served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kristen Koon of Booneville, Amy Simmons of Pontotoc, and Laurin Dixon of Germantown, Tenn. The bridesmaids wore full-length dresses in plum featuring a strapless neckline and dropped waist. J.D. Griffin of Pontotoc and William Thompson of Blytheville, Ark. served as best men. Groomsmen were Johnathan Glover of Pontotoc, C.J. Gusmus of Mooreville, Daniel Russell of Pontotoc, and Wesley Hayes of Pontotoc. A reception was held at the Pontotoc Community House. Following a honeymoon in Saint Lucia, the couple resides in Pontotoc. The bride will complete her doctor of pharmacy degree through the University of Mississippi in May. The groom is employed as an educational representative for Amro Music based in Memphis.
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