Mr. and Mrs. Keith Rodney Beasley Teri Daniel Atchison of Statesboro, formerly of Washington, and Keith Rodney Beasley of Statesboro were united in marriage on Saturday, June 9, at three o'clock in the afternoon at Merrywood Baptist Church in Statesboro. Pastor Will Griffith of Statesboro performed the doublering ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Atchison of Crawfordville.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. K. Ray Beasley of Statesboro.

The church altar was decorated with palms and peace lilies highlighted by a single candelabrum centered above an arrangement of gladioli, greenery and roses in shades of ivory and lavender. The unity candle was placed on the left among the palms and lilies. Pews were marked with greenery and ivory ribbons.

As guests entered the church, they were invited to sign the bride's book and memory plate by Jeanette Kellum and Robert Lafond of Statesboro.

A selection of wedding favorites was played by Mrs. Douglas Porter of Statesboro, pianist. The bridegroom's grandmother and the couple's mothers were seated to "Walking Hand in Hand." The bridal party entered to "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and "The Bridal March" by Lohengrin. The couple lighted the unity candle as Mrs. Porter played "Bless the Broken Road." The recessional was "Wedding March."

Mr. Beasley was his son's best man. Usher-groomsmen were Joe Smallwood Jr. of Forsyth, Nicholas Cobb, Jimmy Beasley, brother of the bridegroom, and Allen Ward, all of Statesboro. The bridegroom and groomsmen wore black tuxedos with silver accessories and ivory rosebud boutonnieres.

Jill Rogers of Washington was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Marie Smallwood of Forsyth and Kacey Beasley of Statesboro, sister of the bridegroom. Jordan Beasley of Savannah, niece of the bridegroom, was the junior bridesmaid.

All were attired in two-piece outfitsof leaf green crepe satin featuring princess seam bodices over flowing A-line skirts. They also wore crystal necklaces and earrings that were remade for them from sets belonging to the bride's mother for over 40 years. Each carried a handtied bouquet of ivory and lavender roses.

Seth Cooper Smallwood of Forsyth was ring bearer. He was attired in a black tuxedo with an ivory rosebud boutonniere and carried the traditional pillow holding symbolic rings.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was elegant in her ivory strapless crinkled satin gown with sequins and pearls accenting the bodice and a cinched up skirt accented on each scallop by the sequined pattern from the top. The full skirt extended into a chapel-length train that was bustled after the ceremony for the reception.

Her mid-back-length veil was also accented with the sequin pattern on the bottom edges.

She carried a cascading bouquet of ivory and lavender roses.

Following tradition she wore a new wedding gown and blue garter. "Something old" was a bonnethandkerchief given her at birth by her cousin and her "something borrowed" was diamond and pearl earrings from her mother. The most special keepsake was the sixpence for her shoe that had belonged to her maternal grandfather.

The bride chose for her mother a mid-calf-length yellow jacket dress with embroidery on both the jacket and dress.

The bridegroom's mother chose a mid-calf-length two-piece salmoncolored outfit.

Both were presented orchid corsages.

The bridegroom's maternal grandmother, Mrs. Joyce Hendrix of Waynesboro, wore a light pink jacket dress. Special guest of the bride, her paternal great-aunt, Mrs. Edith Stewart of Crawfordville, wore a light lavender jacket dress. Each was presented a rose corsage.

The wedding was directed by Jeanette Kellum of Statesboro.

Reception

Following the ceremony a reception was hosted by neighbors of the couple, Mrs. Betsy Davis and family, of Statesboro.

Guests were invited to the fellowship hall and the tent outside on the lawn where they enjoyed party foods including quiche, sandwiches, meatballs, chicken strips, fruits and vegetables.

Punch was served by the bride's cousin, Amry Stanley of Evans.

The bride's cake, a three-layered ivory confection with lavender flowers, featured the initials of the couple etched into the top layer. It was served by the bride's aunt, Mrs. Kim Stanley of Evans.

The bridegroom's cake was a Red Velvet sheet caked iced in the pattern of the "Little Debbie" snack's bowtie.

Both cakes were gifts from Mrs. Davis.

Under the tent the couple danced the traditional first dance with dances with their parents following.

Family and friends showered the couple with bubbles as they left the church riding on the back of a Mustang convertible driven by the bridegroom's brother.

Mr. and Mrs. Beasley are making their home in Statesboro.

Rehearsal Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. K. Ray Beasley entertained the wedding party in the church fellowship hall after the rehearsal.

Tables were decorated with white linen cloths and glass votives sitting on reflective mirrors.

The wedding party was treated to a traditional Southern fare of barbecue and stew, fried chicken, green beans, squash casserole, macaroni and cheese and banana pudding.

A highlight of the evening was the digital photo frame, a wedding gift from the bride's employer that had been loaded with photos of the couple.

A surprise for the maid of honor, Jill Rogers, was photos of her and the bride as small children.

The couple presented their gifts to the attendants.

Twenty-fiveguests attended.