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Newton-Gargis
Carrie Elizabeth Newton and Phillip Douglas Gargis Jr. were married April 14 at Gulf Islands National Seashore in Navarre Beach, Fla. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Newton of Vestavia Hills. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Gargis of Homewood. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown inspired by the ‘50’s style Grace Kelly and Old World Monaco. The princess line gown of
Knuth-Melvin
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Knuth of Hoover announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Leigh Knuth, to Robert Alan Melvin, son of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Melvin of Senatobia, Miss., formerly of Hoover. The bride-elect is the granddaugh-
Legg-Miller
Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson Legg Jr. of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Martha Martin, to John Edward Miller, son of
Weddings & Engagements Grimaldi lace had lace shoulder straps and a sweetheart neckline. It was finished by a lace hem with swags and cascades. The matron of honor was Jaimie Livingston, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Maimie Livingston, niece of the bride; Meagan Lacey, future sister-in-law of the bride; Kathryn Gargis, sister of the groom; Caroline Trefethen, cousin of the bride; Jana Newton, sister-in-law of the bride; Amy Young; Lindsey Westbrook; Kimberly Barton; Mary Anne Osborne; Ashley Brown and Kate Smythe. Martha and Adele Boudreau, cousins of the bride, were flower girls. The father of the groom was his best man. Groomsmen were Jason Whiddon; Michael Mann; Clay Gaulden; T.J. Bryan; Drew Ryan; Tyler Wiechman; Jason Barker; John Newton, brother of the bride; John Livingston, brotherin-law of the bride; and Parker Gargis, brother of the groom. Hardy and John David Livingston, nephews of the bride, were ring bearers. After a honeymoon trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple live in Homewood.
Summers-King
Natalie Ruth Summers and Allen Christian King were married May 19 at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mark Yoder and Phil Hurt
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officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ted Sartin and Dr. Bill Summers of Birmingham. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris King of Birmingham. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a V-neck Monique Lhuillier sheath gown made of Alencon lace. A silk satin ribbon accented the waist and was tied in the back with a bow. Pearl buttons encompassed the back of the dress down to the soft chapel-length train. The bride also wore a fingertiplength veil trimmed in Alencon lace. The maid of honor was Kacy Summers, sister of the bride; matron of honor was Corley Tickle, stepsister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Adelle Burton,
Hutton Fant, Brooke Fleming, Amy Kathryn Gannon, Marguerite Gray, Catherine Hawkins, Morgan Henry, Catherine Hurley, Sara Claire Martin, Helen McDougald, Walton Newman and Allison Pace. Hannah Gidley, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. The groom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Matthew Ballard, Jeff Bissell, Stephen Bowie, Wesley Burkett, Matthew Centeno, James Gannon, Andrew King, Lee King, Wilson King, Matt McCord, Claiborne Morris, Brandon Pilot and Will Summers. Jon Edward Gidley and Murphy Hawkins, cousins of the bride, were ring bearers. After a honeymoon to San Francisco and Napa Valley, the couple live in Birmingham.
Pizzitola-Dill
a bachelor’s degree in interior design. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cummings of Ethelsville and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Dill of Ethelsville. Mr. Dill is a 2003 graduate of New Hope High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of West Alabama. He was a member of the University of West Alabama baseball team from 2003 to 2008. Both are employed in Birmingham. A wedding is planned for Aug. 4.
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Paul Pizzitola of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Ann Pizzitola, to Brandon Paul Dill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul James Dill of Ethelsville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. A.M. Davis of Tallahassee, Fla., and the late Dr. A.M. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Joseph Pizzitola of Birmingham. Miss Pizzitola is a 2004 graduate of John Carroll Catholic School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Alabama with
ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ross of Iowa and Mrs. Esther Knuth and the late Mr. Lyle Knuth of Missouri. Miss Knuth is a 2006 graduate of Hoover High School and a 2010 magna cum laude graduate of Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences. She will receive a master’s degree in July from the University of South Alabama as a physician assistant. She is a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Champagne, Mr. Robert Melvin and the late Mrs. Laura Mae Melvin. Mr. Melvin is a 2006 graduate of Hoover High School and a 2010 graduate of Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in communication and a minor in agricultural studies. He was a member of the Auburn University fishing team. He is a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. Mr. Melvin lives in Lawrenceville, Ga., and is employed by Hertz Equipment Rental. The wedding is planned for Aug. 25.
Amdall-Norris
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Owen Amdall of Chelsea announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Amdall, to Aaron Norris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne King Norris of Birmingham. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Ms. Mildred Cash Atkins of Columbus, Miss., and the late Mr. James Howard Atkins and the late Dr. and Mrs. Robert Owen Amdall of Biloxi, Miss. Miss Amdall is a graduate of Briarwood Christian School and the University of Alabama, where she was vice president of Alpha Delta
Pi sorority. She was a member of Cardinal Key, Order of Omega, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, SGA and Phi Eta Sigma. She is employed as an RN with UAB Hospital. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Rayburn Edzell Smith of Trussville and the late Mr. and Mrs. Claud Norris. Mr. Norris is a graduate of Briarwood Christian School and the University of Alabama, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He is employed with BASF. The wedding is planned for Aug. 25.
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Marc Miller of Carmel, Ind. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Maury Drane Smith of Montgomery, the late Ms. Elizabeth Easter Legg of Athens and the late Mr. William Anderson Legg Sr. of Athens. Miss Martin is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the Georgetown University Law Center. She is employed with Balch and Bingham LLP. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee Irving Spade of Columbus, Ohio, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Alfred Miller of Marion. Mr. Miller is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He is employed with Cornerstone Research in Washington, D.C. The wedding is planned for Aug. 11.
28 at Inlet Beach, Fla. Rev. Randy Green officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scott Walker of Hoover. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lela Dean Fuqua and the late Mr. Roy Joe Fuqua and the late Dr. and Mrs. James Hammond Walker, all of Birmingham. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Harold Herring of Troy. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Floyd Herring and Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Leo Smitherman, all of Troy. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The maid of honor was Brittany Michelle Marino, and the matron of honor was Kristen Seller Brown. Bridesmaids were Millacent
Dailey Boschung, Elena Dibenedetto, Nicole Oser Kimbrell, Blakely Taylor Logan, Kristina Parker Noto, Martha Caroline Raughley and Mackenzie Grace Strawn. Mary Mcatee Rux of Fairhope was the flower girl. The groom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Seth Davis Boutwell, Albert Couch Boykin III, Liston Hutchinson Conrad, Andrew Drinkard Folmar, Garrett Miles Herring, William Ross Herring, Zackery Austin Herring, William McDowell Sellers and Richmond Scott Walker. Ring bearers were William Adler Rux and Walker Robert Rux of Fairhope. After a honeymoon trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple live in Homewood.
Walker-Herring
Leigh Ellen Walker and Donald Mitchell Herring were married April