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SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2014
Kesty-Benson
WEDDINGS
Bradley-Anderson CONWAY — Morganne Tindal Bradley of Sumter and Brady Jack Anderson of Conway were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, at The Upper Mill Plantation. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Romona Miles Stogner and Robert Tindal Bradley, both of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Tindal Bradley of Sumter and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miles of Rembert. She graduated from Crestwood High School and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology. She is employed by The Hair Colorist. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. June Moore Anderson and Michael Wallace Anderson, both of Conway, and the grandson of the late H. Wallace Anderson, the late Mrs. Miriam Spires Anderson, the late Jack Donald “Don” Moore Sr. and the late Mrs. Juanita DeLoache Moore, all of Conway. He graduated from Francis Marion University with a business degree. He is employed by Anderson Transfer. The Rev. Neil Dubose officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by the Rev. Matthew Jay Wilkie, soloist; and Mrs. Yvonne Wilkes, pianist; Escorted by her father, the bride wore an elegant candlelight lace vintage wedding gown with a strapless neckline and beaded bodice. She carried a romantic bouquet of white hydrangeas and quail feathers wrapped in burlap. Natalie Nicole Hudson served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs.
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Mandy Loyer Burke, Hillary Dick, Paige Brooke Martin and Tiffani Lauren Porter. Meadow Haze Bradley served as flower girl. The bridegroom’s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Daniel Ryan Harrell, Ronald Kyle Hodge, Matthew Blake Jenerette, Jackson McSwain Miles II and Derrick Mason Squires. Jackson Elijah Anderson served as ring bearer. Cassidy Miles Bradley, Jackson McSwain Miles, Randy Allan Stogner and David Alan Willem served as ushers. Also participating were Caroline Elizabeth Coleman, Mrs. Cristin Newell Coleman, Josh Coleman and Taylor Marie Coleman. The reception was held at The Upper Mill Plantation. The rehearsal party was held at Wacammaw Shrine Club. Following a wedding trip to St. Lucia, West Indies, the couple resides in Sumter.
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA — Dr. Jenna Margaret Kesty of North Bay, Ontario, and Dr. Paul Wesley Benson of Sumter were united in marriage at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Highland Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Drs. Kenneth Richard and Cynthia Kesty of North Bay, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Isaac Kesty of Esko, Minnesota, and the late Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Earnest Bullen Of New Liskeard, Ontario. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College with a bachelor of arts in biology and Wake Forest School of Medicine with a doctor of medicine. She begins ophthalmology residency in July at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Luther Benson, and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Arden Benson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Calder Bradham, all of Sumter. He graduated from Wofford College with a bachelor of science in biology and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine with a doctor of medicine. He com-
pleted a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. He is employed by Wake Forest School of Medicine. Pastor Gary Gilbertson officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by organist Nate Zullinger. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory Judd Waddell silk taffeta ball gown featuring a sweetheart neckline, a sheer alencon lace bodice adorned with silk buttons and a deep alencon lace hem with chapel-length train. She also wore a chapel-length veil with full lace trim and carried a colorful spring bouquet of coral charm peonies, Juliet garden roses, ranunculus, hypericum and eucalyptus wrapped in a white linen and lace bonnet belonging to the bridegroom as an infant. Bridesmaids were Katarina Rose Kesty, Kendra Elizabeth Kesty, Chelsea Evelyn Kesty, Erin Lewis Glasgow Johnson and Kathryn Virginia Lawrence. Molly Maree Schottler and Nadia Katherine Woolner served as flower girls. Groomsmen were Robert Luther Benson, Robert Porter Benson and Wesley Paul Bryant. Ushers were William
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Charles Taylor and Tucker Lee Johnson. Mitchell McCollough Schottler and Milligan Paul Bryant served as ring bearers. Also participating were Carlisle McLeod Benson and Mary Strahley Benson. The reception was given by the bride’s parents at The Graylyn Estate in WinstonSalem. The couple’s Boston Terriers Doc and Bowman Benson served as greeters. The rehearsal dinner was given by the bridegroom’s parents at Old Town Club in Winston-Salem. Following a wedding trip to Tahiti, the couple will reside in Winston-Salem.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Brunsons celebrate 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brunson Jr. of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 26, 2014, at Cypress Creek Clubhouse, Pinewood. A party was given in their honor by their three children and their spouses, Ronnie and Joy Hendrix and Wade and Jill Walton, all of Sumter, and Wendell and Jeannie Rogers of Gable. The couple has six grandchildren. Mrs. Brunson is the former Janice Jackson of Sumter.
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Loss for words of sympathy is embarrassing for woman DEAR ABBY — I have a very hard time expressing my condolences. I panic and avoid sadDear Abby ness at all ABIGAIL costs. I’ll give you VAN BUREN two examples: My boss’s husband died. (I worked for him, too.) Because I couldn’t talk to her, I avoided her like she had the plague. Another time, a close friend’s son tried to commit suicide and severely injured himself. Instead of hugging my friend’s wife and asking how she was, I waved and went on like I was late for something. I’m ashamed of my behavior. How can I stop myself from acting like this? Embarrassed in California DEAR EMBARRASSED —One way would be to ask yourself WHY you’re afraid of confronting someone’s sadness. Is it fear that doing so will bring you to tears, and you want to avoid the emotion? Because you are feeling shame, I don’t think it is lack of empathy. Being prepared in advance may help you reach out when a condolence is needed. All you have to say is, “I’m sorry for your loss,” or, “I’m sorry about what you’re going through.” In some cases, the person may want to exchange a few words about it, but in others they won’t. Please stop beating yourself up about this. Many people don’t know what to say, or blurt out something inappropriate because they’re uncomfortable with their own feelings. DEAR ABBY — I work in a small bakery. We have a very nice baker here who is an older gentleman. When he gets frustrated, he will shout out, “Son-of-a-rabbit-chas-
er!” We all laugh and have asked him what that saying actually means. He told us his father used to say it. Now the entire bakery is trying to guess what this saying’s true meaning and origin is. Can you help us out? My boss seems to think a “rabbit chaser” is referring to a greyhound dog because they chase rabbits. I don’t think that makes sense. I’m wondering if maybe it refers to a dirty old man chasing a younger woman, but that doesn’t really make sense either. If you can shed any light on this, we would all appreciate it. Dying to know in Milwaukee DEAR DYING TO KNOW — According to my dictionary of American slang, when someone starts an exclamation with “son-of-a,” it is usually to express “anger, annoyance, amazement or disappointment.” The animals that usually chase rabbits are dogs. Your baker may have grown up hearing his father use the expression because back then gentlemen weren’t supposed to say “SOB” in front of ladies or impressionable children because it was considered too crude for tender ears. Ahh, those were the good old days. DEAR ABBY — I am struggling with my friend. We’re both on the cross-country team, but I can run farther than she can. When she stops to walk, I continue to run, but when I do, it makes her very upset. She says I should stop running and walk with her. But if I do that, I will lose valuable mileage. I don’t know what to do. Should I wait for her? Swifty in Nevada DEAR SWIFTY — No, you shouldn’t. Each of you should proceed according to your ability. Please discuss this with your coach. I know she (or he) will back me up on this.
Roaring 1920s-themed weddings have all that jazz BY KIM COOK Associated Press Writer
gled with gold paillettes. Gowns of the ’20s featured sequins, fringes and other embellishments, but the cut was The Roaring ’20s live on in pop culture as a high-spirited usually simple. Dropped waists and low backs defined whirl of a decade, full of the formal silhouette. Neckdancing flappers, dapper gents and an overall air of op- lines weren’t overworked, and most dresses were either timism. sleeveless or given a little For many modern brides lacey cap sleeve, evoking the and grooms, it’s the perfect look of a slip dress, whether vibe for a wedding. full or tea length. Baz Luhrmann’s “Great If you’re having a dress Gatsby” film remake rekinmade, don’t go for bright dled interest in 1920s style, white, Savada says. Keep it and on television, even the prim Granthams of “Downton within the vintage aesthetic Abbey” have left staid Victori- — vanilla, ivory, or the palest of pink, canary or blush. ana for high-spirited dance Jeweled headpieces, perclubs — or at least Cousin haps with lace, more sequins, Rose has. rhinestones or feathers, might Think creamy linens, lawn take the place of a veil, alparties, Jazz Age music. Champagne coupes, gilded de- though Savada suggests tails, and Old Hollywood hair brides can do both. “Pairing a bejeweled headband with a and makeup. Dancing. veil is a timeless but nostalgic “The sophisticated beauty look.” and elegance of the period is Check the crafts website the perfect inspiration for a Etsy.com for handmade headwedding. The theme allows couples to honor the past and pieces and bands. Satin or soft gold or silver slippers, or bring this lively age to life in a creative and bold way,” says peep-toed pumps, finish the ensemble. Marsha Hunt, co-owner with Source dresses on Ebay, Bridget Connell of Haute Flower Boutique in Minneap- where silk, pearl and lacetrimmed originals go for as olis. They have incorporated ele- low as $75. Find lots of reproments of the era into wedding ductions of gowns and flapper receptions both contemporary dresses here too, great for bridesmaids. and traditional, she said. Grooms and groomsmen The goal is to find “that happy medium between being might look at three-piece suits completely poised but also let- in linen or light-colored wool ting loose,” says Shira Savada, for summer; for a more casual Real Weddings Editor at Mar- affair, consider a striped blazer, even a boater style hat, and tha Stewart Weddings. suspenders.
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Brides might follow the lead of model Kate Moss, who wed musician Jamie Hince in July 2011. Moss asked her friend John Galliano to make her a vintage-style wedding dress, and the designer used Zelda Fitzgerald as inspiration. The cream-colored, bias-cut gown featured an Art Deco motif along the bottom, and was embroidered with gold, span-
SETTING THE STAGE Invitations can set the tone with a vintage font — Park Lane, Gatsby, Nite Club and Atlas Regular, among others — and Art Deco details. Use the same typography for table cards and other signage in the reception space. Create your own, or employ a designer. Suggest that guests also come dressed in Roaring
’20s style. For a summer wedding, a venue with big gardens and open space works well for an elegant, Gatsby-esque lawn party. Linens, strung lighting and blankets on the grass provide an easy, relaxed background in which guests can feel comfortable, while you add as much luxury as you like with other elements, such as food, drinks and live music. Croquet was the game of the moment back then, but other old-fashioned lawn games like badminton or bocce could amuse both younger and older guests. For an indoor wedding, decorate with vintage suitcases, globes, gramophones and cameras. Savada recommends touches like embroidered handkerchiefs; engraved silver pieces, such as lighters and tie clips; and those remarkable cars. “They basically cry out to be incorporated into someone’s Roaring ’20s-style celebration,” she says. Hunt and Connell suggest a pleasing palette of blush, peach and ivory, with silver and bronze metallics. Add touches of bling with easy, shimmery materials like charmeuse and voile, gilt-encrusted ribbons, pearls and beading. Glossy black accents add drama. They also suggest silverspangled mesh table covers, and candelabra dripping with pearl strands. You could scrounge flea markets for inexpensive brooches and necklaces to trim napkins and cutlery. Lacy tablecloths are easy to find in antique stores. And peacock and ostrich feathers add flourish to floral displays. Pin vintage family wedding photos on ribbons, clothesline-style, or decorate buffet tables with photos of old-time stars such as Douglas Fairbanks, Clara Bow, Buster Keaton, Rudolf Valentino and Greta Garbo.