Mrs. Marco Antonio Alanis Lindsey Marie Hopkins of Fort Worth, Tex., and Marco Antonio Alanis of Haltom City, Tex., were united in marriage in a double-ring ceremony at Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth Saturday, September 23, at five o'clock in the afternoon. Dr. Michael Dean of Fort Worth officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Lt. Col. (Ret) and Mrs. Dennis Warren Hopkins Jr. of Fort Worth.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Alaniz of Durango, Mex.

The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The six entrance doors were adorned with large white bows with long streamers and magnolia leaves. Guests were greeted in the vestibule by Christina Rendon of Fort Worth who tended the bride's book and gave programs from silver trays that were gifts to the bride's parents when they married. A long white damask cloth covered the round table that held the massive clear cylinder vase of pink foxglove and white and pink peonies. Attached to the outside of the vase was a pink sheer skirting of crystal beads and sheer pink ribbons.

Church pews were decorated with triple hurricane aisle markers with large white ribbons with long streamers, magnolia leaves and white hydrangeas. Pews were marked with white ribbons with long streamers.

The bridal party stood before large white columns connected with a colonnade decorated with green ferns along the top flanked by shorter columns with ferns. Spiral brass candelabra, decorated with large white ribbons with long streamers and magnolia leaves flanked the altar. The unity candle was decorated in a like manner.

Larry Willcoxon, organist, and Steve Lewis, pianist, both of Fort Worth, provided chosen hymns in addition to works by Bach, Handel and Beethoven. Selections included "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" for the seating of the grandmother, Mrs. Dennis Hopkins of Washington; and the mothers. Following the chiming of the hour the congregational hymn, "Surely the Presence" by Lanny Wolfe, was sung. The wedding party entered to Pachelbel's "Canon in D" and the bride and her father to "Trumpet Voluntary" by Clarke and "Bridal Chorus" by Wagner. After the declaration of intent by Dr. Dean, Scott Copeland of Burleson, Tex., sang "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban. Following the pastoral message, scripture readings, exchange of vows and rings, the unity candle ceremony and prayer, Mr. Copeland sang "The Lord's Prayer." The recessional, "Wedding March" by Lohengrin, followed the declaration of marriage and presentation of the couple.

Groomsmen were Ramon Villalba and Renee Cavazos of Plano, Tex., Rene Martinez and Brent Bordovsky of Fort Worth. Ushers were Scott Marshall of Richmond, Va., brother-in-law of the bride; Alberto Negrete of Euless, Tex., and Armando Delgadillo of Haltom City, Tex., brothers-in-law of the bridegroom. They were dressed as the bridegroom in classic black tuxedos, bronze ceremonial vests and matching long ties with boutonnieres of grant ivory roses and bouvardia.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. Louis Doan of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Emily Hopkins Marshall of Richmond, Va., sisters of the bride; Mrs. Alberto Negrete of Euless, Tex., sister of the bridegroom; and Mrs. Stephanie Wilkins of Arlington, Tex. They were dressed identically in long slim satin espresso brown dresses with empire waists and spaghetti straps complemented by matching organza jackets with beading and cutout embroidery. They wore pearl and rhinestone necklaces and earrings, gifts from the bride, and carried white hydrangeas wrapped with sheer ribbons.

Yatzel and Natalie Delgadillo of Haltom, City, Tex., and Xiomara Negrete of Euless, Tex., nieces of the bridegroom, were flower girls. They were identically dressed in tea-length ivory dresses of organza over satin with matching espresso sashes and ivory ballerina slippers. They wore silver initial necklaces, gifts of the bride. Yatzel carried the bride's parents' Bible and Natalie, the bride's Bible. Each Bible was marked with a gold ornate cross with colored stones and attached sheer ribbon, gifts from the bride's grandmother, Mrs. W.A. Drinkard of Washington. Their flowers were white hydrangeas. Xiomara carried a white satin basket with pearl and lace and white streamer accents filled with ivory rose petals.

Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride was beautiful in an Oleg Cassini gown with an empire waist and beaded pearl spaghetti straps. The A-line satin gown featured a candlelight all lace and pearl and rhinestone overlay with a sweep-style train.

Her ivory fingertip veil adorned with a bugle bead edge fell from a tiara of rhinestones and pearls.

To complete her attire the bride wore her mother's pearl necklace with her pearl and diamond earrings, a gift from the bridegroom.

She carried a vintage white handkerchief with the initial "L" in blue, a gift from her mother. She also carried a silver sixpence, a gift of her aunt, Mrs. David Lindsey of Washington, in her bouquet of red, yellow, orange, peach and ivory roses, dark purple frescia, red bouvardia and peach and cream hypericum wrapped with vintage rhinestones.

Mrs. Hopkins chose for her daughter's wedding an aquamarine sheath with a matching three-quarter sleeve jacket with a rhinestone closure. The front of the jacket and cuffs were decorated with beading. Completing her outfit was a vintage rhinestone brooch and earrings. She carried a silver tussie mussie filled with cream roses, purple waxflower and white bouvardia and engraved with her monogram and date of the wedding.

Mrs. Alaniz, the bridegroom's mother, chose a cream-colored dress with a long sleeved jacket decorated with a gold shimmer. She also carried a silver tussie mussie with cream roses, purple waxflower and white bouvardia.

The bride's grandmother, Mrs. Hopkins, wore a black dress with a matching jacket trimmed in blue and complemented with an ivory spray rose corsage.

Mrs. Yvonne Robinett of Fort Worth directed the wedding.

Reception

Immediately following the wedding the bride's parents hosted a seated reception at the Radisson Hotel in Fort Worth.

Prior to the arrival of the bridal party, guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Keith and Mr. and Mrs. William Diehl of Fort Worth.

Guests were served assorted cheeses, crackers and vegetables and dips with lemonade from a flowing fountain.

As guests entered the reception hall, they signed a portrait mat surrounding a photograph of the couple.

Tables were covered with long white cloths and decorated with arrangements of ivory roses and leatherleaf in tall cylinder vases.

The bride's portrait was displayed on a wrought iron easel.

Mrs. Cliff Hopkins of Hilton Head Island, S. C., aunt of the bride, assisted with the seating arrangement of dinner guests.

Upon entering the banquet rooms the head table was covered with white floorlength cloths and toppers of brown with gold embroidery. A large flower arrangement of red-tipped yellow roses, red roses and mixed greenery with sheer orange, yellow and green ribbon throughout filled a tall gold vase. Clusters of hurricane lamps, tied with matching ribbon, with white candles were placed at both ends of the table.

Each guest table, covered in white with espresso brown overlays, displayed a beautiful arrangement of red-tipped yellow roses, leatherleaf and curly willow in a tall cylinder vase with green, gold and orange ribbon. All the flowers and white votive candles in clusters were arranged on mirrored tiles.

The buffet table was covered with white floor-length cloths with brown and gold embroidered table toppers. A large floral arrangement of red-tipped yellow roses and red roses with mixed greenery was beautifully displayed in a tall gold metal toile container arranged on a tripod pedestal.

The buffet consisted of a garden salad, mushroom and artichoke salad, London broil, boneless breast of chicken, roast pork loin, red-skinned potatoes, a vegetable medley and dinner rolls.

The bride's cake, located under a lighted archway covered in greenery and white tulle, was designed and baked by special family friend, Kermit M. Hocutt of Washington. The cake, displayed atop a silver plateau, was a four-tiered allwhite layer cake featuring alternating layers of Red Velvet and sour cream pound cake with buttercream icing. A shelled border and tiny white flowers adorned the cake. The second tier featured a monogrammed "A." The bottom layer was square and each successive layer alternated between round and square. Topping the cake was an allwhite ceramic silhouette of a bride and bridegroom. The cake was cut with an antique silver knife and served by the bride's aunts, Mrs. David Lindsey and Mrs. Gloria Rhodes of Washington. The first slice was served from an antique milk glass wedding box given to the couple by Mrs. Gerald Keith of Fort Worth. On the cake table the bride's bouquet was displayed in an Arthur Court cylinder vase.

The bridegroom's cake, also baked by Mr. Hocutt, was a two-layer chocolate candy bar cake iced with a mixture of grated chocolate and cream cheese and decorated with the bridegroom's monogram in chocolate. It was served by Ana Alanis of Mexico, cousin of the bridegroom, and Maria de Guadalupe Alanis of Euless, Tex., sister of the bridegroom. The first slice was served from a goldtrimmed antique glass wedding box, given to the couple by her parents.

On a round table covered with white cloths four antique silver bridal baskets held the bridesmaids' bouquets. Also on a silver tray were wedding bookmarks presented as favors to the guests. Another large silver vase held a bouquet of iridescent galaxy gypsophila.

Entertainment was provided by DJ Pedro Cruz of Black Tie Events in Fort Worth. The bride and her father danced to "It's a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong as the bridegroom danced with his mother to "Gracia Mama." The couple danced their first dance to "I Knew I Loved You" followed by "Suave Mente." Festive entertainment was provided by the mariachi band, Las Estamtas de Mexico. The band was a wedding gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Negrete.

Later in the evening the bride tossed a bouquet of white hydrangeas and the bridegroom tossed the bride's garter.

The couple spent three weeks in Europe touring Spain and Italy.

They are making their home in Haltom City, Tex.

Among the family and friends attending from the area were Mrs. Dennis Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. David Lindsey, Mrs. Gloria Rhodes, and Kermit Hocutt of Washington; and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hopkins of Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Rehearsal Dinner

On the eve of the Alanis-Hopkins wedding, Marco Alanis entertained the wedding party and out-of-town guests with a delightful dinner at Mi Cocina's Restaurant in Fort Worth.

For the occasion the bride-elect wore a cream sleeveless top with delicate lace and a matching accordion pleated skirt.

White cloths with brown sheer table toppers surrounding tall cylinder vases with ivory roses were used to decorate.

Guests enjoyed Hispanic cuisine after the blessing by Mrs. Yvonne Robinett.

During the festivities, the couple expressed thanks to all for attending and for being a part of such an important time in their lives. Approximately 40 guests attended.

Luncheon

Lindsey Hopkins was guest of honor at an elegant seated bridal luncheon given by Mrs. Gerald Keith at her home in Fort Worth on Friday, September 22.

Miss Hopkins wore a dropped waist black dress and vintage brooch complemented with a wristlet of miniature asters.

The house was beautifully decorated with fresh flowers in crystal antique vases and candles.

Upon arrival, guests enjoyed punch from a two-piece milk glass punch bowl.

A delicious salad luncheon was served and finished with assorted cakes and wedding cookies.

The buffet was decorated with a beautiful embroidered cloth and a central arrangement of fresh flowers.

The hostess gift was an antique white milk glass wedding cake box to be used to serve the wedding cake at the reception.

Miss Hopkins presented Mrs. Keith a white vintage milk glass compote and hand carved German nutcracker smoker.

Guests with Miss Hopkins and Mrs. Keith included the bridesmaids and family.