ter of Mrs. Jack F. Fulkerson and the late Mr. Fulkerson of Laurel, Miss., and Mrs. Alvis H. Styron and the late Mr. Styron of Union, Miss. Miss Styron is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She is employed as a geriatric social worker in Atlanta. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hogan Jackson Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Owens Jr., all of Birmingham. Mr. Owens is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Technology, where he received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and was a member and served as treasurer and social chairman of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was also a member of the Virginia Tech Alpine Ski Team. Mr. Owens is employed with Norfolk Southern Railway in Atlanta. The wedding will be in September.
Styron-Owens
Mrs. Ann Fulkerson Morrow of Indianapolis and Dr. Alvis Holmes Styron Jr. of Magee, Miss., announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Lynn Styron, to Jackson Bentley Owens, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Bentley Owens III of Birmingham. The bride-elect is the granddaugh-
Schaefer-Hutto
Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Schaefer Jr. of Homewood announce the engagement of their daughter, Lacey Rebecca Schaefer, to Benjamin David Hutto, the son of Rev. and Mrs. David Hutto of Hazel Green.
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The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Roberson of Vestavia Hills and Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Schaefer Sr. of Hoover as well as Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stonecypher of Homewood. Miss Schaefer is a graduate of Homewood High School and Samford University, where she was a member of Phi Mu sorority and Sigma Theta Tau International. She is employed as a registered nurse at Children’s of Alabama. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hutto of Ruston, La., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodgers of Shreveport, La. Mr. Hutto is a graduate of Covenant Christian Academy and Auburn University. He is employed as a biologist at Southeastern Pond Management. The wedding will be Jan. 31.
French-Yates
Alexandra Dwyer French and Adam Michael Yates were married April 12 at Canterbury United Methodist Church. The Rev. Michael Holly officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at the Country Club of Birmingham. The bride is the daughter of Mr.
Carroll-Gray
Ginger Lynn Carroll and John (Jack) Merrill Gray III were married Aug. 2 at First Baptist Chapel in Tuscaloosa. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Dr. Scott Reynolds with the Rev. John Fallon serving as a guest officiant. A reception followed
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Bailey-Maas
Courtney Blythe Bailey and Erik Michael Maas were married Aug. 10, 2013, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Dr. Andrew Wolfe and the Rev. Bud Precise officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at The Club of Birmingham. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Christopher Bailey of Homewood. The groom is the son of
and Mrs. Stephen Paul French of Birmingham. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walter Orcutt Jr., the late Donald Ray French Sr. and the late Mrs. Robert Calton Boyd. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Morris Yates of Montgomery. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jerry Yates and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gilbert Landers Jr. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore her mother’s satin formal-length gown redesigned for her by Heidi Elnora, featuring Alencon lace, seed pearls and hand beading. The full satin skirt flowed into a cathedral-length train with an heirloom veil. The bride carried a bouquet of peonies, ranunculus and roses wrapped with a handkerchief hand-monogrammed with the bride and groom’s initials and the wedding date. The bride was attended by Winifred Taylor Patterson as maid of
honor; Sarah Frances Roberts French, Elizabeth Benton French and Virginia Orcutt French, sisters of the bride; and bridesmaids Mary Ellen Wall, Sarah Caitlyn Southerland, Alice Marie Godfryd, all of Birmingham; Ashley Rebecca Newton of Luverne and Haley Anne Zoller of Chicago, Ill. The flower girl was Harper Ann Yates. The groom’s father and his brother, David Steven Yates, served as his best men. Groomsmen were Lance Yates Tucker, Anthony Austin Terling, Joshua Neil Boyd, Clayton Andrew Hollis of Montgomery and Tildon Lee Drake Jr. of Russellville. Ring bearers were Wesley Baden and Luke Rollin Sabo of Auburn. Crucifer was Robert Cooper Lindsey Jr., and acolytes were Sarah Grace Lindsey and Elizabeth Jarrell Lindsey. Program attendants were Kristen Elise Gue and Jennifer Lynn Fisher. After a honeymoon trip to St. Lucia, the couple live in Birmingham.
at the Cypress Inn Pavilion. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lynn Carroll of Tuscaloosa. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pugh Pelham of Monroeville and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Theo Carroll of Athens. The groom is the son of Ms. Mary Rose Gray of Birmingham and the late Mr. John Merrill Gray II. He is the grandson of Mrs. Josephine Culotta Jovings of Birmingham and the late Mr. Jackie Lawrence Jovings and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Gray of Jasper. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of ivory re-embroidered Alencon lace. The gown was fashioned with a scooped sweetheart bodice and emphasized by the natural eyelash of the lace and was accented with lace cap sleeves. The natural waist was encircled with a satin belt adorned
with a rhinestone motif. The back of the gown’s focal interest was its deep scooped back. The delicate sheath skirt of re-embroidered Alencon lace swept to a chapel train. The bride accented her gown with her sister’s veil. The bride was attended by her siblings, Diana Carroll Hart of Knoxville, Tenn., and Daniel Pelham Carroll of Birmingham. The groom was attended by Frederick Brice Brackin and Mirel Brackin Gill, both of Jackson, Miss.; John Christopher Davis of New Orleans and Jared James Meyer of Winston Salem, N.C. Ushers included Kenneth Baker Findley, James Curtis Tanner and Robert Sewell Walker, all of Birmingham; Joseph Andrew Hart of Knoxville and Shane Michael Lanham of Milton, Ga. After a wedding trip to Turks and Caicos, the couple will live in Homewood.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Michael Maas of Pittsburgh, Pa. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory silk and lace gown by Los Angeles designer Jenny Lee. The strapless gown had a reembroidered French Alencon lace bodice and peplum. A silk organza band encircled her waist and had a lace and flower embellishment. The silk faille skirt was close to the body and swept to a chapel-length train. A cathedral-length veil with her monogram embroidered at the bottom that was previously worn by her sister completed her ensemble. The bride carried a bouquet of peonies, roses, hydrangeas and freesia. Attached to the bouquet were picture charms of her deceased grandparents. Matron of honor was Caroline Bailey Fikes, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jenna Gaddis Bailey, Kristin Renee Bailey, Robin Lynn Von Hagel, Kristin Yvonne Maas, Cassie Amanda Moore and Kimberly Joan Wood. Best man was Matthew Edward Hancock. Groomsmen were
Christopher Harrison Bailey, Brent Michael Cochran, Shawn David Komisarek and Chandler Neil Rose. Ushers were Rocky Christopher Fikes, Richard Todd Parten and David Joseph Smelcer. Flower girls were Maggie Katherine Bailey, Brittany Lourice Cochran and Teagan Lea Cochran. Ring bearers were Christopher Cooper Bailey, Harrison Matthew Fikes and Eli Kenneth Fikes. Crucifer was Max Powell Galvin. Program and guest book attendants were Khristian Hartlea Adams Harrison and Demi Rebecca Lynn Dees. Lay reading was provided by Mary DeCole McDonald and Richard Michael Maas. Music was provided by Scott Brooks, Theresa McKibben, Scott Robertson, Anna Underwood, Dr. Leonard Candelaria, Jamie McLemore, Kathleen Ryan and the Trinity String Quartet. After a honeymoon trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple live in Calera.