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Amanda Kathleen Cartledge, Robert Banks Tate exchange wedding vows on July 22 in Augusta
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Norris Cartledge of Evans. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wortham Grimaud of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Otis George Cartledge Jr. of Evans and the great-granddaughter of Mrs. Bessie Wyl Lamb of Harlem. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Joy Martin Tate of Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edwards Tate of Mitchell. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin and Robert Tate and the late Frances Wolfe Tate, all of Evans. Candles were lighted by James Norris Cartledge Jr. and Bryce Grimaud Cartledge of Evans, brothers of the bride. A program of wedding music was presented by Mrs. Cindy Wilkinson of Augusta, organist, and Wayne Robinson of Martinez, trumpeter. Vocalist was Joseph Tyler Humphreys of Martinez. Readers were Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Edward Jackson of Tignall, uncle and aunt of the bride. David Hart Sanders of Martinez served as best man. Groomsmen were Brandon Keith Barenie, James Norris Cartledge Jr. and Bryce Grimaud Cartledge of Evans, Ronald Brandon Williams of Grovetown, Drew Elmore Williams of Clemson, S.C.; Shaun Elliot Gindlesperger of Mansfield, Tex., and James Stephen Wolfe Jr. of Sparta, cousins of the bridegroom; and Joseph Tyler Humphreys. Ushers were Charles Timothy Jackson of Tignall, cousin of the bride; Andrew Corey Lively of Statesboro, John Michael Canady of Appling, Brian Joseph Heier of Evans, Christopher Charles Marra of Chapin, S.C., and Brandon Ryan Ludlow of Martinez. Erin Danielle Beasley of Athens served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Alecia Grimaud Walton of Warrenton and Kessler Michele Cartledge of Evans, cousins of the bride; April Elizabeth McNeely and Laura Marie Faires of Martinez, Emily Claire Stone of Evans, Victoria Williamson Littlefield of Athens, Ashley Crosby Alderson of New York, N.Y., and Holly Elizabeth Gindlesperger of Atlanta, cousin of the bridegroom. Each wore a full-length A-line gown of palomino matte satin by Alfred Sung. A nu georgette sash accented the waist of the strapless bodice and tied at the side. Each carried a bouquet of long stem pink roses and variegated leaves fashioned with braided pink satin ribbon. Completing their attire were dropped pearl and diamond earrings, gifts from the bride. Makaria LaRaine Sanders of Martinez was the flower girl. She wore a full-length float dress with antique crocheted lace and white satin ribbon at the collar, sleeves and inserts on the skirt. He hair was adorned with a floral wreath of pink tea roses and greenery. In honor of the bridegroom, Makaria carried a Georgia Southern University basket decorated with white satin lace, greenery and white tea roses. Ringbearer, Tyler Banks Tobin of Augusta, came down the aisle carrying a Georgia Southern University football adorned with rings in honor of the bridegroom and in lieu of the customary pillow. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was elegant in a strapless ball gown of ivory matte satin designed by Christina Wu. The bodice dropped at the waist and was encrusted with beads and rhinestones patterned in a diamond shape that followed the waist of the gown. Beading followed the hemline of the skirt and formed a diamond-like pattern on the extended chapellength train. Her gown was beautifully bustled for the reception. Her chapel-length beautiful shimmer organza veil was lovingly handmade by her grandmother, Mrs. Otis George Cartledge Jr. She carried a bouquet of white long stem roses fastened by braided white satin ribbon. Silver initial charms symbolizing her new initials were sewn onto the satin ribbon braiding. Completing the bride's attire was a Tiffany strand of white pearls that was a wedding gift from her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis George Cartledge Jr. The necklace originally belonged to the bride's great-grandmother, the late Mary Peters Cartledge. The bride also carried a silk embroidered handkerchief belonging to her mother who carried this same handkerchief at her own wedding on February 10, l984. Reception Following the ceremony, the bride's parents entertained at a reception at Richmond on Greene, the historic Richmond Hotel in Augusta. Guests were greeted in the gathering room at Richmond on Greene with the bride's formal portrait along with a portrait table which displayed the Tate and Cartledge family wedding portraits dating back four generations. The gathering room and ballroom were decorated by Connie Toole of North Augusta, S.C., with candles and floral arrangements featuring roses, hydrangeas, canna lilies, lavender, Gerber daisies and cascading English ivy. Serving tables were covered in white silk tablecloths and adorned with live palms and coordinating floral arrangements. The five-tier wedding cake featured butter cream icing and strawberry filling. Each tier was separated by hundreds of pink rosebuds. Completing the design was an heirloom bride and bridegroom topper originally used by the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wortham Grimaud, at their wedding on December 21, l958. Three generations of Grimauds have used this family heirloom topper. After the reception, the couple left for a honeymoon to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Mr. and Mrs. Tate are making their home in Evans. Mr. Tate is a Project Engineer for Cranston, Robertson, and Whitehurst in Augusta. Rehearsal Dinner Mrs. Joy Martin Tate was hostess for the rehearsal party honoring her son, Robert Banks Tate, and his bride-to-be, Amanda Kathleen Cartledge, at the Westlake Country Club Ballroom in Augusta. The bride-elect wore a beautiful pink silk dress designed by Suzi Chin of Maggie Boutique. The halter styled dress featured a dropped waist skirt encircled with sequins and matching beads. Tables were covered in gold silk tablecloths and adorned with arrangements of yellow Shasta daisies wrapped in navy blue organza ribbon. Georgia Southern University emblems adorned each centerpiece in honor of the prospective bridegroom. Bridal Luncheon Amanda Kathleen Cartledge was honored at a bridal luncheon on July 21, given by her grandmother, Mrs. Otis George Cartledge Jr., at the Augusta Country Club in Augusta. Lovely centerpieces were provided by Mrs. Van Buren Simpson Jr. of Appling and Mrs. Van Buren Simpson III of Augusta, aunt and cousin of the bride. Wedding Day Brunch
A wedding day brunch was held for Miss Cartledge's bridal party on the morning of the wedding, given by the bride-elect's grandmother, Mrs. Andrew Wortham Grimaud at the home of the bride-elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Norris Cartledge.
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