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Ashley Constance Turner, Ames McGill Barnett exchange wedding vows Dec. 9 at First Baptist
The bridegroom is the son of Francis Daniel and Nancy McWhorter Barnett of Washington. The church entrance was adorned with fir wreaths accented with gold and red chiffon bows. The railings were adorned with garlands, bows and hypericum berries. The sanctuary held the beautiful Chrismon tree in addition to cast iron votive trees filled with Charlotte roses, red hypericum berries and assorted Christmas greenery. Candelabra were surrounded by red poinsettias. The choir railing was swaged with a fir garland filled with berries, lights and red and gold bows. The center aisle was draped with garlands of fir while each pew held an elegant drape of red crepe with gold accents and tassels. Windows were graced with evergreens, berries and votive candles burning in loving memory of the bride's grandparents, Joanne Deal and Coy E. and Ann Turner and the bridegroom's grandparents, Joe C. and Mildred D. Barnett and William Thomas McWhorter. Elizabeth Barksdale Duggan and Molly Caroline Newsome of Washington gave out programs. Musicians were Peyson Moss of Lincolnton, pianist and organist, and Ryan Dukes of Washington, trumpeter. The prelude included beautiful Christmas music. The bridegroom's grandmother, Inez McGill McWhorter of Lincolnton, and the couple's mothers were seated during "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". Thomas W. Duggan of Washington chimed the hour. Vocalists were Katie Stephens Ward, Amy Taulbee and Bo Fennell of Statesboro. Mrs. Ward sang "I Will Be Here" and Mrs. Taulbee and Mr. Fennell offered "The Prayer". Ashley Harrison of Statesboro read chosen scripture. Mr. Barnett was his son's best man. Usher-groomsmen were William Ashley Barnett of Washington, brother of the bridegroom; Lemuel Reese Brooks of Grovetown; Brannon Stewart Brown of Sparta; Harold Lloyd Carter Jr. of Cordele; Brandon Ray Harper of Appling; William Thomas McWhorter III of Lincolnton, cousin of the bridegroom; Everett William Polk and Russell Herman Yeomans of Statesboro; Howard Clifford Sheppard III of Sandersville; Maurice Edward Taylor of Reidsville; Jason Richard Turner of Rome and Matthew Ryan Turner of Buford, brothers of the bride; Athen Johnson Walden of Twin City, brother-in-law of the bridegroom; and Will Daniel Wren of Louisville. Maids of honor were Kristi Lee Dyer of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Sunny Ray Journey of Ruston, La. Serving as bridesmaids were Kelly Benford Bryson of Winder; Sarah Elizabeth Kalis of Conyers; Amy Catherine Kennedy and Mary Rebecca Roper of Statesboro; Mandy Simpson Latta of Canton; Kelsey Taylor Pickett of Simsboro; Nicole Nagy Shuman of Reidsville, Lyndsey Ford Tison of Homerville; Lindsay Hurst Turner of Buford, sister-in-law of the bride; Shelby Ann Turner of Allen, Tex., cousin of the bride; Abby Barnett Walden of Twin City, sister of the bridegroom; and Kelley Barry Worthy of Cordele. Their champagne gowns closely matched the bridal gown with strapless, ruche bodices and A-line skirts from the Jim Helm Collection. Junior bridesmaid, Savanna Ash Barnett of Washington, niece of the bridegroom, wore a dress in the same design and color with the exception that the bodice had slender straps and an ivory satin ribbon tied in a back bow. Each attendant carried a dozen red roses and holly. Ally Daniel Walden of Twin City, niece of the bridegroom, and Anna- Katherine Thompson of Monroe, La., were flower girls. They wore ivory silk dupioni Strasburg dresses. Each bodice and hem was pin-tucked and finished with a sash and back bow. Jackson Alden Turner of Rome, nephew of the bride, served as ring bearer. The flower girls and ring bearer rang small handbells engraved with the bride and bridegroom's initials as they walked down the aisle just ahead of the bride. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was elegant in her one-ofa kind creation by designer, Lazaro Perez of the Lazaro Collection in New York. The ivory silk satin strapless gown featured an asymmetrically ruche bodice that flared out slightly above the knee and flowed into a chapel-length train. She chose a cathedral-length veil, designed by Toni Federici with a cascade cut also accented with a blusher her father removed once he gave her away. The edging was embellished with a one-half inch silk satin ribbon that complemented her gown. She carried a unique bouquet of ivory pearls and Swarovski crystals. The stems were wrapped in several satin ivory ribbons, tying in a bow with long ties. As a keepsake, the bouquet will be returned to the designer to have the pearls and crystals strung into a necklace and bracelet. Her "something old" was her pink rhinestone shoes; her "something new," her gown, bouquet and veil; her "something borrowed," the rhinestone tiara from close friend and sorority sister, Nicole Nagy Shuman; and her "something blue," a diamond and sapphire ring given to her by her bridegroom. Chris and Tara Townsend of Washington served as church hosts and Murray Remsen of Lincolnton directed the wedding. Reception The bride's parents entertained at a reception at the Washington-Wilkes Country Club following the ceremony. The entrance to the club was set with a white Christmas tree with white lights. The front door was draped with a live garland and white lights with a large wreath with red and gold ribbon. The focal point of the main room was the four-foot ice sculpture that held a large arrangement of red roses, red ostrich feathers, leather fern, bells of Ireland and holly. The ice sculpture table held the dinnerware for the four buffet tables elegantly ladened with a bountiful buffet of heavy hors d'oeuvres. A four-foot chocolate fountain was surrounded by assorted fruits and cakes for dipping. The four-foot wedding cake featured five tiers of white cake and strawberry cream cheese filling. Red roses filled in between each layer and were displayed on the top. The background for the cake was a seven-foot Christmas tree with white lights and red roses. Two mantels in the room were covered with live garlands, while lights, red and gold ribbon and red balls. The couple's monogrammed stockings hung over the fireplace. Garlands were entwined in the three chandeliers with red and gold ribbon and red balls. Two additional Christmas trees also graced the room. In the large white tent behind the clubhouse were five live Christmas trees with white lights and red roses. A center tree held white lights, red bulbs and red ostrich feathers and topped a table decorated with live garlands, lights, ribbon and ornaments. Guest tables were decorated with hurricane lamps and white pillar candles surrounded by holly, fern and roses. Two arrangements by each cocktail bar were created with Fraser fir, red roses and holly berries. The stage for the five-piece band was outlined with red poinsettias, garlands, lights, red and gold ribbon and red balls.The tent was surrounded with tiny white lights and Christmas wreaths decorated with red and gold ribbon hung on each center pole. Garlands and red and gold ribbon draped over the poles on the inside of the tent. Following a honeymoon at The Body Holiday at LeSport in St. Lucia, West Indies, Mr. and Mrs. Barnett are at home in Washington. Bridal Luncheon Mary Catherine Gregory of St. Joseph, La., and Donna Kay Thomson of Monroe, La., entertained at a bridal luncheon in the Ballroom of the Fitzpatrick Hotel on Friday, December 8. A ten-foot Christmas tree graced the Ballroom. Mantels were decorated with garlands and lights and tables held red poinsettias and each guest's favor, a colorful metal Christmas tree. Nicole Nagy Shuman offered the blessing for the delicious meal. Miss Turner introduced her bridesmaids as she gave them their gifts of monogrammed pink and white bathrobes with matching monogrammed slippers. The junior bridesmaid was presented monogrammed pink and green pajamas with pink slippers. The flower girls received silver cross necklaces and pearl bracelets to wear in the wedding. Along with the wedding party guests attending were mothers of the wedding couple; grandmother of the bridegroom; aunt of the bride, LeAnn Turner of Allen, Tex., and friend, Paige Pickett of Simsboro, La. Rehearsal Dinner Danny and Nancy Barnett were hosts at a rehearsal dinner on Friday evening, December 8, in the Ballroom of the Fitzpatrick Hotel. The Ballroom was beautifully decorated with a ten-foot Christmas tree and mantels adorned with garlands and lights. Tables were decorated with crystal candleholders with lighted candles. After the blessing by Dr. Charles Strickland, guests were served a delicious dinner. The first toast to the couple was made by his father followed by a toast from her father. Other toasts were from the wedding party, family and friends. The prospective bridegroom's cake was created as a mine complete with tractors and trucks simulating moving dirt. Mr. Barnett spoke of his groomsmen and presented them gifts of custom framed $2 bills. At the conclusion everyone attended the After Party, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Barnett and Ames Barnett, at the Farmer's Market for a fun night of karaoke and dancing. Numerous out-of-town guests attended the dinner and After Party including the bride-elect's parents, Mr. Barnett's grandmother, and family and friends from Tennessee, Alabama and Texas. Groomsmen's Barbecue
Ames Barnett and Danny Barnett hosted a barbecue and Texas Hold'Um Tournament at the Barnett Southern office on December 9 for his groomsmen and out-of-town men guests.
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