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OVER THE MOUNTAIN Journal
Zeigler-Kissel
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Emily Grace Zeigler and Edward Urban Kissel IV were married at sunset on Sept. 11 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Rev. Matt Scott of Pell City officiated the beachside ceremony. Dinner and dancing followed. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Zeigler of Birmingham. She is the grand-
From left: Paul DeMarco, Tynette Lynch, Gary Ivey and Lori Salter-Schommer.
Culinary Arrangements Food and Flowers Displayed at the 2015 Taste of Hoover
Aldridge Gardens’ annual Taste of Hoover event Oct. 22 celebrated the variety of culinary styles found throughout the city. Held from 5-8 p.m., the evening began with a sunset that ushered in a rain-free fall night. The crowd enjoyed the weather along with live entertainment by singer Raquel Lily. Guests strolled through the Gardens sampling dishes from 26 restaurants and six caterers along with the Culinary and Hospitality Institute at Jefferson State Community College. Attendees enjoyed everything from barbecue and sushi to pimento cheese and cupcakes. For refreshment, international wines and local beers were served as well as soft drinks and bottled water. Special guests included Mayor Gary Ivey, former Mayor Frank Skinner, John Lyda, Paul DeMarco, Kay and Eddie Aldridge and more than 300 others. ❖
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ated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wright of Vestavia Hills. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Pyeatt of Cypress, Texas. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister, Allison Wright Valiquette, as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Christina Edwards, Anna Schnell, Katie Nunnally, Anna Kathryn Orcutt, Margaret Nix, Erika Bush, Laura Daniel, Abbey Lengel, Cameron Crake and Allison Little. Luke Pyeatt, brother of the groom, and Alex Toney served as best men. Groomsmen were Thomas Deetjen, Aaron Francis, Andrew Threlkeld, Zach Whitt, Greg Chaffin, Collin Laden, Jon Wickes, Ben Law and Joel Thomason. After a honeymoon trip to Kauai, Hawaii, the couple lives in Dallas.
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Emily Caroline Wright and Matthew James Pyeatt were married Oct. 24 at Swann Lake Stables in Birmingham. Mr. Alex Toney offici-
daughter of Mrs. Nellie Whitson of Birmingham, the late Mr. James Sallas of Sylacauga and the late Mr. and Mrs. Bloise Zeigler of Sylacauga. The groom is the son of Drs. Edward and Rebecca Kissel of Birmingham. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kissel Jr., the late Mrs. Linda Kissel and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beavers, all of Birmingham. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a strapless, ivory, lace gown with a chapel-length train. Bridesmaids were Mary Kathleen Zeigler of Birmingham and Rebecca Lucille Kissel of Cincinnati, Ohio, sisters of the bride and groom. The groom’s father served as best man and the groomsman was Raleigh Kent III of Birmingham. Scripture was read by Father Richard Donahue of Birmingham. A celebration honoring the bride and groom was held Oct. 17 at Lazy KB Farm in Pell City. The couple lives in Birmingham.
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daughter of the late Mr. Harold Otis Knight Sr. and Mrs. Jeanell Grogan Knight of Vestavia Hills and Ret. Col. and Mrs. John Dwight Spence Sr. of Hoover. Miss Spence is a graduate of "Let uS Reimagine youR jewthe University of Alabama, where she received a bachelor’s degree eLRy!". in exercise science. She is attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the occupational therapy program. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. Charles Franklin Johnson Jr. and Ret. Col. and Mrs. Walton Anderson Phillips of Anniston and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ray Crain of Marietta, Spence-Crain Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. John Dwight Mr. Crain will graduate from Spence Jr. of Hoover announce Samford University in December the engagement of their daughter, with a bachelor’s degree in sports Kristen Nicole Spence, to Steven administration. Ray Crain, son of Dr. and Mrs. After a December wedding in Michael Ray Crain of Hoover. Birmingham, the couple will live in The bride-elect is the grandVestavia Hills.
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