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Dargan Lee Schmidt , John Gordon Eley June 18, 2011 Hobcaw Creek Mount Pleasant, South Carolina argan Lee Schmidt and John Gordon Eley were united in marriage June 18 on the banks of Hobcaw Creek in the I’On neighborhood of Mount Pleasant, S.C. The ceremony was officiated by Dr. Charles E. Poole of Jackson. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Gerry Lee Schmidt and Sue Dargan Boatwright, of Folly Beach, S.C. She is the granddaughter of the late Robert Schmidt and Jean Tuttle Schmidt of Huntington, N.Y., and the late Dr. Harry Boatwright and Edwina Dargan Boatwright of Columbia, S.C. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Howard Eley of Jackson. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John James Eley Jr. of Terry, and the late Theresa Ellison Eley, and Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Hubert Gunn Jr. of Moss Point, and the late Pattie Corban Gunn. The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose a wedding gown of white silk organza featuring a strapless sweetheart neckline. Encompassing the modified A-line skirt were raw cut asymmetrical tiers of silk organza. The chapel length train featured a French bustle. Bridesmaids were Kirstin Canaday of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and maid of honor, Jaime Ridolphi of Richmond, Va. They wore single shoulder cobalt silk designer dresses. The bride’s brother, Ian Schmidt of Charleston, S.C., also participated along with the bridesmaids. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Chris Grillis IV of Knoxville, and Gaines Sturdivant II, of Nashville. Ushers included Elliott Genther, of Charleston, S.C., Robert Hogg of Isle of Palms, S.C., and Ryan Steinwedel, of Atlanta. Nuptial music was presented by Robbi Kenney of Charleston, violinist. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Creek Club at I’On. Minimum Wage of Charleston presented the music. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Planters Inn in the historic district of downtown Charleston followed by a jazz and dessert party. After a wedding trip to Belize, the couple is at home in Houston.
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Mr. and Mrs. John Gordon Eley
november 2011
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