38 MAY 2014
WE D D ING S & ENGAGEMENT S W E DD I N G
Alexandra Weber & Jordan McGowEn
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lexandra Lynn Weber and Jordan Bruce McGowen exchanged wedding vows March 29 at First Baptist Dallas. The Rev. Robert Jeffress officiated with nuptial music provided by Dr. Jerry Aultman, Tom Gilchrist, Julia Miller Klie, and the Highland Park High School Orchestra. Following the ceremony, a reception, with a seated dinner and dancing, was held at the Adolphus Hotel. The celebration featured lush floral arrangements in ivory and white hues with bright pink and coral accents, designed by Branching Out. The couple’s first dance was to “It Had to Be You.” The rehearsal dinner was held at the Dallas Petroleum Club. John Cain Photography was on hand, recording every magical moment for posterity. The bride is the daughter of Cindy and Tony R. Weber of Highland Park. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Wilma Green, the late Mr. Homer Green, Ms. June Weber, and Mr. Tony W. Weber. The groom is the son of Jan-
ice and Malcolm Theobald of Houston. He is the grandson of Ms. Mary Andrzejewski, Ms. Margaret Theobald, Mrs. Jean Theobald, Mr. Brian Theobald, and Mr. Neil McGowen. The bride was presented in marriage by her parents and escorted down the aisle by her father. She chose “Leda,” a strapless, mermaid gown from Vera Wang’s Luxe Collection, which featured delicately placed tulip and rose Chantilly lace over web-designed lace, presenting a luxurious layered look. The gown’s train was completed with Vera Wang’s signature “flange” tiered wave detail for added drama. The bride also chose to have her dress hand-embroidered in Swarovski crystals to add a bit of shimmer. To finish her look, Alex wore a matching lace, cathedral-length veil, which included pearls from her mother’s wedding gown sewn by her mother and two grandmothers. Assisting the bride as maid of honor was Kylie Weintraub. Bridesmaids included Hannah Ferrin, Stephanie Martin,
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Brittny Groce & Hunt Allred
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rittny Shane Groce and Herbert Hunt Allred exchanged wedding vows on Jan. 11 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. L. Nelson Bell II, associate pastor. A reception followed at the Dallas Country Club with dinner and dancing to the music of Cuvee. The newlyweds danced their first dance to “I Cross My Heart” by George Strait. On the eve of the wedding, a rehearsal dinner with a ranch theme was held at the Dallas Petroleum Club for family and the wedding party. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jody Wayne Groce of Highland Village, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dean McCurdy and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Glenn Groce, both of Yukon, Okla. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Louis Allred of Highland Park. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Herbert Hunt of Highland Park and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lou-
is Edward Allred of Wellington, Texas. The bride was presented in marriage by her parents and escorted down the aisle by her father. Brittny selected a couture gown of Alencon lace designed by Liancarlo. An ivory sash with a handmade rose marked the bride’s natural waistline. To complete the ensemble, Brittny wore her mother’s cathedral-length lace veil. Her paternal grandmother’s wedding ring was laced into her bouquet of ivory, white, and blush roses. She held an heirloom handkerchief that had been carried by brides before her in the groom’s mother’s family since 1874. Assisting the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Kali Groce. Bridesmaids included Nancy Allred, Erin Neece, Jennifer Kesterson, Alexis Sereni, and Mackenzie Sumrall. Among the members of the house party were Peyton Groce, Kaci McCurdy, Kiffany McCurdy, Madison Murphree, and Cayman Murphree. Sadie Schafer was the flower girl.
Spindrift Beck, Taylor McGowen, and Amber Green. Among the members of the house party were Audrey Green and Katherine Weber. Flower girls were Ansley Green, Kennedy Worrell, and Reagan Worrell. Attending the groom as best man was his brother, Alexander McGowen. Groomsmen included Bobby Spiller, Travis Laine, Jordan De La Cruz, and Scott Wilkinson. Ushers were Alan Hise, Austin Weber, Blake Worrell, and Clayton Worrell. The bride is a 2008 graduate of Highland Park High School. She attended Texas A&M University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in business honors and finance. Alex competed as a professional triathlete during college, getting the opportunity to race both locally and internationally. Alex works as a financial planner at RGT, a private wealth management company in Dallas. The groom is a 2007 graduate of Cinco Ranch High School in Houston. He attended Texas A&M University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Jordan works as a field marketing representative at Newton Running, a shoe company based in
Attending the groom as best man was Ryan Wolcott. Groomsmen included Adam Blake, Christopher Gleysteen, Tanner Groce, Louis Mertz, and Jonathan Purdy. The ushers were Taylor Allred, Nathan Crow, Austin Hunt, Davin Hunt, Marshall Hunt, and Blake Waggoner. The bride is a 2003 graduate of Edward S. Marcus High School in Flower Mound. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and a Bachelor of Science in economics from Southern Methodist University, as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin. Brittny is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She works as an equity analyst at Luther King Capital Management. The groom is a 2003 graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and accounting from Texas Christian University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin. Hunt is a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, an Eagle Scout, and an accomplished pilot. His groom’s cake
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Boulder, Colo. Jordan is a twotime Ironman Triathlon finisher and has run 11 marathons across the United States.
Following their wedding trip to Ambergris Caye, Belize, the couple have made their home in Dallas.
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featured a large model airplane, in homage to his passion for flying. Hunt works as an equity analyst for Vollero Beach Capital
Partners. Following their wedding trip to Maui, the couple has made their home in Highland Park.