18 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011
Jones-Blackwell
Dr. and Mrs. James Matthew Jones III of Vestavia Hills announce the engagement of their daughter, Abigail Crisswell Jones, to Christopher Houston Blackwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Houston Blackwell of Hoover. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Charline Crisswell Dorricott and the late Mr. Billy Jim Dorricott of Birmingham and Mrs. Dorothy Tuggle Jones and the late Dr. James Matthew Jones Jr. of Dothan.
Chandler-Martin
Chapple Christine Chandler and Zackary Hunter Martin were married March 19 at First United Methodist Church of Carrollton, Ga. the Rev.
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WEDDINGS & ENGAGEMENTS Miss Jones is a 2005 graduate of Vestavia Hills High School and 2009 cum laude graduate of Auburn University, with a master’s degree in human development and family studies with a concentration in marriage and family therapy. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority, SGA Senate, Camp War Eagle, Lambda Sigma, Omicron Delta Kappa, Cardinal Key and Mortar Board. She is a graduate assistant in research at Auburn University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Russell Hill of Greenville and Dr. and Mrs. Paul Houston Blackwell of Birmingham. Mr. Blackwell is a 2003 graduate of Shades Mountain Christian School and 2007 cum laude graduate of Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in building construction. He was a member of Farmhouse social fraternity, Camp War Eagle and War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen. He is employed with Brasfield & Gorrie in Atlanta and is working as project manager in St. Simons Island, Ga. The wedding is planned for Sept. 24. Thomas Greer and Pastor Greg Cochran officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Scott Chandler of Vestavia Hills. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Joseph Lawrence of Augusta, Ga., formerly of Vestavia Hills, and Mrs. John Chapple Chandler Jr. of Carrollton and the late Col. Chandler. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Turner Martin III of Carrollton. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Howard Furr of Temple, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Carlos Zapico and the late Carl Turner Martin Jr., all of Carrollton. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a white gown made of cameo satin with a straight strapless neckline and scattered beadwork over the bodice and skirt. The gown featured a beaded chapel-length train. The bride’s fingertip veil was made of white tulle with a beaded edge and was attached to her hair with a pearl comb. The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of white peonies, ranunculus and roses, along with a Bible belonging to the late John Chapple Chandler Jr., for whom the bride is named. Mary Lawrence Chandler and Elizabeth Sparks Chandler of Vestavia Hills were maids of honor. Lauren Carol Godwin of Cartersville, Ga., was bridesmaid. Mary Kathryn Elizabeth Martin of Carrollton was flower girl. The groom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Carl Turner Martin IV and Ross Hayden Martin, both of Carrollton. Cary Scott Chandler Jr. of Carrollton escorted the bride’s grandmothers. Andrew Sparks Watson of Vestavia Hills was ring bearer. After a wedding trip, the couple live in Carrollton.
Ward-Allen
Kathryn Wright Ward and Wilbur Keay Allen III were married June 4 at 5 p.m. at St. Mary’son-the-Highlands in Birmingham. The Rev. Geoffrey Evans officiated. A reception followed at the Jemison Gallery. The bride is the daughter of Ms.
Beattie-Lovoy
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Paul Beattie of Atlanta, formerly of Birmingham, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Lauren Beattie, to Mark Vincent Lovoy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Joseph Lovoy of Birmingham. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jackson Ware Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn., and Mrs. Jean O’Connor Beattie of Birmingham and the late Francis Martin Beattie. Miss Beattie is a 2002 graduate of John Carroll Catholic High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in public relations. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and is an account coordinator for Intermark Group. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Josephine and Mark Ferlisi and the late Mary and Vincent Lovoy, all of Birmingham. Mr. Lovoy is a 2000 graduate of St. Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman and a 2006 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and is a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. The wedding is planned for Sept. 10.
OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL
Pamela Evans Ward of Birmingham and Mr. George William Ward of Atlanta. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Troyce Herbert Evans of Gadsden and Ms. Carolyn Jean Ward of Birmingham and the late Mr. Clarence William Ward of Evergreen. The bride will graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master’s degree in nurse anesthesia in December. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur K. Allen Jr. of Birmingham. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur K. Allen and Mrs. Donald Ross Pritchard and the late Mr. Pritchard, all of Birmingham. The groom is employed at RPA, Inc. The bride was given in marriage by her mother. Matron of honor was Tara Pridgen Davis. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Marie Murray, Elizabeth Ann Norris, Mary Chollet Still O’Neal, Emilie
Burg-Scully
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nicholas Burg Jr. of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Mims, to Matthew Taylor Scully, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis William Scully of Atlanta. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ray Davis of Athens and Mr. Edward Nicholas Burg and the late Mrs. Barbara Amberson Burg of Birmingham. Miss Burg is a graduate of Mountain Brook High School
Morrison-Reese
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Morrison of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Morrison, to Jason Reese, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Reese of Birmingham. The bride-elect is the grand-
Reid Parker, Virginia Lee Rives and Katherine Blake Watson. Virginia Louise Howard and Daisy Carlisle Howard served as flower girls. The groom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Donald Pritchard Allen, brother of the groom; Charles Cleveland Clark Jr.; Andrew James Collins; William Leath Debuys; William Jemison Jones; and William Steven Nichols. Ushers were Joseph Lee Griffin Jr., Thomas Pritchard Griffin, Edward Ford McGuffey, Grant Evans McGuffey, David Carl Williams Jr. and Stephen Wright Williams. Donald Ross Pritchard III and Mary Evelyn Pritchard were program attendants. Scripture readers were Louise Hinton Griffin and Elisabeth Bunting Howard. Margaret Louise Pritchard served as the crucifer. The couple will live in Birmingham. and was presented at the Ball of Roses. She received her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Alabama, where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. She received her juris doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law and is law clerk to the Hon. Charles A. Graddick in Mobile. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benjamin Dobson of Birmingham and Mrs. Agnes Marie Scully and the late Mr. James Thomas Scully of Louisville, Ky. Mr. Scully graduated from Marist School in Atlanta. He is a graduate of Presbyterian College, where he received his bachelor’s degree in business administration. He received his juris doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law and his master of business administration magna cum laude from the University of Alabama Manderson Graduate School of Business. He is employed as an attorney with The Kullman Firm in Mobile. The wedding is planned for Oct. 1 in Highlands, N.C. daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Troy L. Morrison of Gadsden and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Milner. Miss Morrison is a 2006 graduate of Oak Mountain High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing. She is employed in sales and marketing by Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe. The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Briarwood Christian School and a 2005 graduate of the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in public relations. He is in advertising sales with Latitude Media Group LLC. The wedding is planned for Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church in Birmingham.