Kennamer-Hostetter
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob S. Kennamer Jr. of Vestavia Hills announce the engagement of their daughter, Aubri Allison Kennamer, to Christopher Allen Hostetter, son of Ms. Karin Hostetter and stepson of the late Mr. Grady Clay, both of Denver. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Patricia Pennington Myers of Vestavia Hills and the late
Principi-O’Toole
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Joseph Principi of Vestavia Hills announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Michele (Mimi) Principi, to Daniel Patrick O’Toole, son of the late Mr. Kenneth Thomas O’Toole and Mrs. Kenneth Thomas O’Toole of Quincy, Mass. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Principi and the late Mr. and
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Weddings & Engagements
OVER THE MOUNTAIN Journal
Mr. Wiley Andrew Myers of New Orleans and the late Mr. Jacob Sidney Kennamer and the late Mrs. Frances Filmer Kennamer, both of Mountain Brook. Miss Kennamer is a 2009 graduate of Vestavia Hills High School and a 2012 magna cum laude graduate of William Woods University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in equine science. She is employed in Louisville, Ky., by Excel Equine as an equine sales specialist. The prospective groom is the grandson of Ms. Shirley Haflich and the late Mr. Gene Haflich, both of Indianapolis. Mr. Hostetter is a 2004 graduate of Cherry Creek High School in Denver and a 2008 graduate of William Woods University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in equine science and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He is employed in Louisville by Ashlyn Farms as the head horse trainer. The wedding will be May 16 on Ashlyn Farm in Simpsonville, Ky. Mrs. Wallace Charles Reed, all of Memphis, Tenn. Miss Principi is a 2003 graduate of Vestavia Hills High School and a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Alabama, where she received a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising and was a member of Chi Omega sorority and Alpha Lambda Delta honor society. She was named to Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities and was on the President’s List. Miss Principi is employed by the Swarovski Group in Boston. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph O’Toole of South Boston and the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Joseph Moakley of Dorchester, Mass. Mr. O’Toole is a 2000 graduate of North Quincy High School in Quincy and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He is employed by Oracle in Boston. The wedding will be May 23 on Martha’s Vineyard.
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Mrs. James Royal Harrelson of Union City, Tenn. He is the grandson of Mrs. Royal C. Harrelson and the late Mr. Harrelson and the late Mr. and Mrs. William H. McDaniel, all of Oneonta. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless fit and flared gown by New York designer Jim Hjelm. Ivory, re-embroidered French Alencon lace over taupe lining created the bodice. Tiers of oyster colored netting began at fingertip-length and cascaded over the skirt, which swept to a chapel-length train. Tiny crystals and beadwork framed each layer of the ruffled netting. Completing her ensemble was an ivory veil of illusion which had been worn by her mother. The veil was edged with motifs of ivory French Alencon lace which had been hand-beaded with pearls. She carried a bouquet of peonies, roses, and ranunculus tied with a monogrammed handkerchief from her late grandfather. The bride was attended by her cousin, Claire Chapman Swedenburg, of Tallahassee, Fla., as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kelli O’Brien Weinacker and Brittany Tucker Bethea, both of Birmingham; Rebecca Faulkner Hill of Columbus, Miss.; Camilla Ann Thompson of Montgomery; Amy Harris Whit and Amory Elaine Scott of Atlanta; Anna
Michelle McBee of New York City; Katie Watson Anderson of Boston; and Rebecca Bennett Harrelson, sister-in-law of the groom, of The Woodlands, Texas. James Royal Harrelson was his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Matthew Glenn Harrelson of The Woodlands; James Franklin Anthony II, Mark Kimble Brown, Samuel Walter Wilcox, Michael Brandon Smith, Brock Dean and Jordan Winston Busby of Birmingham; Ross Myracle Clark of Troy, Tenn.; and Blake Barton Turnham of Auburn. Ushers were groomsmen and Wes Simpson and Dalton Simpson of Vestavia Hills. Flower girls were Mallory Faith and Emma Grace Weinacker of Vestavia Hills. Program and guest book attendants were Whitney Wingo Brown, Casey Busby, Nicole Monete’ Knighton and Jessica Adrianne Egan. Lay reading was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Tyler McGill and McCauley Bennett. Music was directed by Rick Barnes of Covenant Presbyterian Church and provided by Barry Norris, organist, and Ferrell Marsh, soloist. After a honeymoon to St. Lucia, the couple live in Homewood.
Nicole Lawyer and Drew Lowry were married Dec. 27 at Bluff Park United Methodist Church. Pastor Greg Newton officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at The Club. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Lawyer of Vestavia
Hills. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kris Lowry of Vestavia Hills. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory custom made gown by Augusta Jones. The dress was created with Jessie/Anita lace combined with the “Nicola” style bodice. The bride chose an Augusta Jones beaded belt with organza backing to complete the gown. She wore a Toni Federici “Chic” style veil. The bride was attended by her sister, Haley Lawyer of Auburn, as maid of honor and Nancy Jane Lee of Atlanta as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Allison Lawyer, sister-in-law of the bride, and Elizabeth Glisson, both of Birmingham; Brooke Lowry, sisterin-law of the groom, of Los Angeles; Sara Lynn Lowry, sister-in-law of the groom, of Auburn; Tori Hunsucker of Boston; Katie Wagner of Nashville, Tenn.; Elle Snyder of Atlanta; and Macy Miller of St. Louis.
Flower girls were Bailey Lawyer and Natalie Lawyer, nieces of the bride, and Olivia Pierce and Layla Lawyer, cousins of the bride, all of Birmingham. Kris Lowry, father of the groom, and Wade Lowry, brother of the groom, both of Birmingham, were best men. Groomsmen were Michael Lawyer and David Lawyer, brothers of the bride, and Barrett Paulk, Kevin Zhang and David Harris of Birmingham; Allen Bobango of Auburn; Britton Schlotz of Anchorage, Alaska; Miles Adams of New York City; Terry Bryan of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; and Anthony Jordan Wright of Atlanta. Jack Wamble, cousin of the groom, of Nashville was the ring bearer. Program attendants were Hayden Hartsell, Merritt Hartsell and Maddie Hartsell, cousins of the bride. After a honeymoon trip to Costa Rica, the couple live in Auburn.
Williamson-Metrock
Laura Katherine Williamson and Evan Thompson Metrock were married Sept. 13 at The Carl House in Auburn, Ga. The Rev. Michael McCord officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marty Williamson of Suwanee, Ga. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Metrock of Vestavia Hills. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a gold ivory gown of taffeta and lace. She was attended by her sister, Jessica Williamson, as maid of honor and Debbie Williamson, her sister-inlaw, as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Lori Metrock, sister-in-law of the groom, and Christi Clark, Alice
Hales, Stephanie Pieper and Amanda Simpson. Anna Kate Williamson, niece of the bride, was the flower girl. Bradley Metrock, brother of the groom, was the best man. Groomsmen were Brian Williamson, brother of the bride, and Matthew Chapman, Steve Kamb, Nikhil Perumbeti, Paul Stone and Matthew Woods. Junior groomsmen included Drew Williamson, nephew of the bride, and Hampton Cureton, cousin of the bride. Mason Metrock, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer. After a honeymoon trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple live in Atlanta.
Anthony-Harrelson
Grace Louise Anthony and Keith Wallace Harrelson were married Nov. 22 at the First Baptist Church of Birmingham. The Rev. Scott Bowen of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church officiated the ceremony. A reception followed in the Grand Ballroom of The Club in Birmingham. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Lee Anthony of Vestavia Hills. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Franklin Anthony and the late Mr. Anthony of Trussville and Mr. and Mrs. Winston Eugene Chapman Sr. of Center Point. The groom is the son of Mr. and
Lawyer-Lowry
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