Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas Callaway Toni Maria Roberson and Robert Thomas Callaway of Washington were united in marriage in a beautiful double-ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Washington Saturday, May 12, at six o'clock in the evening. Rev. Albert Huyck of Tignall officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Roberson of Washington.

The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Faye Dye Callaway of Tignall and Robert S. Callaway of Washington.

The couple exchanged vows before the choir rail illuminated with pillar candles entwined with smilax and backed with a row of large Boston ferns. The unity candle was also draped in smilax. Sprengeri tied with sheer white ribbon marked pews for family seating.

A beautiful prelude was presented by Benton Belangia of Lincolnton, pianist. Grandparents were seated to "Wind Beneath My Wings." "In My Daughter's Eyes" marked the entrance of the couple's mothers. "Canon in D" was played as the minister, bridegroom, best man and groomsmen processed to the altar. Bridal attendants entered to "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" followed by "Bridal Chorus" as the bride was escorted to the altar by her father. Vocalists, Mr. Belangia and Mrs. Wade Hall of Washington, sang "Let Go of Two," "When God Made You," "Household of Faith" and "May God Bless This Couple" during the ceremony.

Mr. Callaway was his son's best man. Groomsmen were Justin Callaway, brother of the bridegroom, and Casey Carter of Washington; Scotty Roberson of Lincolnton, brother of the bride; Scott Ware and Shaun Cox of Tignall. Junior groomsman was Lathan Roberson of Washington, cousin of the bride. Their boutonnieres were single rose-colored calla lilies while the bridegroom's was a single white calla lily.

Ashley Baynham Phail of Appling was her cousin's matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kathy Ware and Ashley Cox of Tignall; Melissa Parton of Lincolnton; and cousins of the bride, Kayley Roberson of Washington and Peyton Baynham of Clark's Hill, S.C. They wore floorlength Bill Levkoff empire gowns of taupe European satin with double straps on and off the shoulder. Each carried a hand-tied bouquet of rosecolored calla lilies.

Flowers girls, Autumn Phail of Appling, cousin of the bride, and Maura Jackson of Washington, wore white dupioni silk dresses with delicate hand-embroidered flowers at the neckline, pin-tucked insets at the waists and sashes ending in back bows.

Stacy Ware of Tignall was the ring bearer and carried a pillow handmade by the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Harry Partridge of Lincolnton. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride was enchanting in her Oleg Cassini ivory strapless organza gown. The bodice and A-line skirt that flowed to a chapel train were enhanced with beaded and metallic embroidery.

Her double-illusion veil with scattered iridescents fell from a diadem to waist-length.

She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white calla lilies and her mother's sixpence for her "something old." Her gown was "something new." She borrowed a white linen lace handkerchief from her mother and her garter was her "something blue."

For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Roberson chose an ocean blue threequarter sleeve beaded jacket with a rhinestone closure over a sleeveless column tea-length dress with beaded bodice.

Mrs. Callaway, the bridegroom's mother, wore a floor-length beige crepe de chine sheath with a matching long-sleeved jacket embellished with rhinestones.

Mrs. Harry Partridge, the bride's grandmother, wore a tea-length yellow floral dress with a georgette overlay. Her grandmother, Mrs. Gayle Roberson, selected a periwinkle floor-length gown and matching jacket. Her great-grandmother, Mrs. Thomas McAvoy of Washington, was lovely in a dark rose crepe tealength dress.

Mrs. John Thigpen of Thomson, grandmother of the bridegroom, wore a golden taupe floor-length skirt with matching top under a long-sleeved golden metallic jacket.

Mrs. Joe Bennett and Mrs. Jack Harvey of Washington directed the wedding as a gift to the couple.

Reception

Following the ceremony, the bride's parents hosted an outdoor reception under a large white tent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Moore in Washington.

Guests entered the reception area through an arbor decorated with magnolia and smilax lighted with strings of lights.

An antique handmade pine table held the bride's book, a picture of the couple and a spiral votive tree encircled with a grapevine wreath and magnolia. A lighted ficus tree stood behind the pine table. Boston ferns in black urns and spiral candle trees were on the sides of the arbor entrance.

Just beyond the entrance an iron bench flanked with tall iron pillar candle pedestals and ferns provided a place for wedding gifts.

Torches and votive stands surrounded the reception tent, lined the garden walkways, and were used at points throughout the grounds and gardens.

Guest tables, covered with white linens, were centered with black iron spiral votive trees encircled at the bases with grapevine wreaths and magnolia encircled with tea lights. Black iron patio sets were scattered around the tent.

The wedding cake was the focal point as guests entered the reception tent. The square four-tiered confection was topped with a hand-blown crystal heart, made by David Hopkins and given to the bride's parents on their wedding day.

The bridegroom's cake was the focal point of one of the buffets as it centered the table on a burlap topper. The German chocolate cake was topped with a rodeo theme of a bronco bull and rider.

Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet of heavy hors d'oeuvres, punch and iced tea.

Musical entertainment was provided by Jason Crook of Lincolnton. After being introduced, the bridal couple danced to "You Are" and followed their dance by cutting their cakes and toasting one another.

The newlyweds honeymooned at Saint Simons Island followed by a cruise.

They are making their home in Washington.

Rehearsal Dinner

Following the Friday evening rehearsal, guests enjoyed a barbecue in a barn at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Roberson.

For the occasion the bride-elect wore a tea-length blue floral sundress.

An Americana theme set the stage for the dinner. The barn was festive with lights strung throughout. Ferns and pots of summer flowers in rustic containers decorated the area. Antique tractors were placed around the barn.

Guest tables were covered with Americana tablecloths and decorated with pots of summer flowers and candles.

Guests enjoyed a buffet of barbecue stew and meat with all the trimmings. After dinner, guests chose from an assortment of desserts.

A slide show of pictures of the couple throughout their lives was a highlight of the festivities.

The engaged couple presented gifts to the wedding party during the evening.