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Amy Dennis Lannae, John Ellis Broadnax III united in marriage on Saturday, January 27
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carlyon Wells Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Lamont Lannae Jr. of Washington. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis Broadnax Jr. of Athens. Marking the church entrance were black pedestal Victorian urns with mixed greenery of smilax, variegated pittosporum, Italian ruscus, fern fronds, seeded eucalyptus and lantern votives. Along the walkway a multitude of lighted votives and greenery led to steps flanked with a pair of large luminary trees. Railings were dressed with French silk white ribbon and smilax. Each side of the Gothic arch above the entrance to the church was adorned with cascading arrangements of mountain lilies, white dendrobium orchids and greenery. Under the portico, orchids and greenery encircled the bride's guest book on a table covered with floor-length champagne moiré silk overlaid with ebony linen and topped with candlelight silk organdy, Alencon lace, stitched with pearls and crystals, fashioned from the wedding gown of the bride's mother. A pillar candle and votives illuminated the table. As guests entered the church, they were presented wedding programs by Anne Fievet Lamb of Austin, Tex. The sanctuary was aglow in candlelight created by masses of pillar candles arranged in beds of Italian ruscus and variegated pittosporum on each sill below the beautiful stained glass windows. The choir loft was softly lit with candlelight from two massive wrought iron votive trees filled with greenery interspersed with white flowers of mountain lilies, dendrobium orchids, Virginia roses and stephanotis. The communion table held the same flowers and greenery with additional sprays of dendrobium orchids. The chancel rail was sided with marble topped pedestals holding groupings of pillar candles wreathed in greenery. Family pews were marked with tall antique candelabra loaned by special friend, Kermit Hocutt of Washington, and ornamented with variegated pittosporum, seeded eucalyptus and ruscus with sprays of white dendrobium orchids tied with sheer white ribbon. The Taylor Rich Strings presented a collection of classical pieces during the prelude. The bride's grandmother was seated to "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". The mothers of the couple were seated to "Surely the Presence of the Lord" played by Belle Johnson Guin and Brittany Leigh Guin of Washington. After they were seated, Taylor Harris Lindsey of Athens, sang the selection. Miss Guin chimed the hour before the ceremony began with "Trumpet Voluntary" for the wedding party processional. The bridal processional was "Canon in D." "Trumpet Air" was performed for the recessional. During the ceremony, reader, Lauren Lindsey Fowler of Statesboro, offered a canticle based on scripture from I Corinthians, John, Mark and Colossians. John Ellis Broadnax Jr., father of the bridegroom, served as best man. Christopher Moore Broadnax, brother of the bridegroom, John Hamilton Culpepper, Tommy Edward Warner Jr. and Leroy Lamont Lannae III, brother of the bride, all of Athens, were groomsmen with Sean Michael Roche of Atlanta and Patrick Donald Osteen of Hilton Head Island, S.C. James Charles Brown III of Athens, nephew of the bridegroom, was junior groomsman. All were attired in traditional black tuxedoes with boutonnieres of cream white anemone and wore monogrammed silver cufflinks, gifts from the bridegroom. Elizabeth Lannae Rainey of Evans, sister of the bride, and Kathleen Sisson Meech of Washington served as matrons of honor. Other attendants were Hillary Lee Lindsey of Nashville, Tenn., Catherine Fievet Blount of Austin, Tex., Jacquelyn Quavillon Weed of Rome, and Mary Ellen Lindsey of Washington. They wore floorlength skirts of champagne dupioni silk with bubble hems topped with ebony cashmere jewel neck sweaters. Each wore multi-strand necklaces of hand-tied seed pearls, gifts from the bride. The bridegroom's nieces, junior bridesmaid Marymargaret McKay Brown and flower girl, Jeanette Parker Brown of Athens, wore floor-length ebony velvet dresses tied with bow sashes of champagne silk matching the bridesmaids' skirts. All the bride's attendants carried bouquets of cream white amaryllis, green Jade and white Virginia roses, green viburnum and hydrangea, cream white anemone and tulips, variegated pittosporum and fern fronds hand-tied with cream white and ebony ribbon. Escorted by her fathers, the bride was beautiful in a strapless narrow A-line gown designed by Melissa Sweet Couture made of diamond white empress silk satin. The dress featured a sweep-length train and beautiful French darts at the waistline. A fitted sheer bolero jacket of hand-woven French Alencon lace with exquisite beadwork featured a delicate scroll neckline that complemented the elegant gown. Her ankle-length veil of illusion, loaned by her sister, was edged with delicate ribbon and fell from a Swarovski diadem. She wore diamond and blue topaz earrings left to her by her paternal grandmother. She carried her maternal grandmother's Bible and the sixpence in her shoe belonged to her mother. She also carried a linen handkerchief from her paternal great-grandmother. Her bouquet was a lush mix of cream white amaryllis, stephanotis, antique hydrangeas, French tulips, Virginia roses, freesias, fern fronds and variegated pittosporum. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Wells chose a strapless silk taffeta gown in copper with a draped torso and trumpet skirt. The dress was complemented by a silk shawl and drop earrings of iridescent crystals and gold leaf accents. Mrs. Broadnax, the bridegroom's mother, was elegant in a three-piece formal of sky blue silk dupioni. The jacket, skirt and beaded bodice were accented by a pin of pearls and diamonds in spray flower form. Mrs. Lannae wore a stunning stone silver ensemble featuring a tucked crepe bodice, topped with a long sleeved waist length jacket with jeweled neckline and flowing satin skirt. Mrs. Herbert Cole Jr. of LaFayette, grandmother of the bride, wore a floorlength dress of chocolate brown faille with a portrait collar and ribbon waistband. Mrs. Thomas Wells Sr. of Washington chose a long silk sheath in eggplant and sheer waist length jacket enhanced by matching lapels and cuffs. The wedding was coordinated by Mrs. Jack Harvey and directed by Mrs. Jay Durham and Mrs. Joe Bennett Jr., all of Washington. The couple left from both the ceremony and reception in a l960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II owned and driven by Guillaume Slama. Fresh flowers and ribbon decorated the vintage vehicle as did old shoes and tin cans. Reception Following the ceremony, the bride's parents entertained at a reception at The Court Street Livery. Greeting guests were Mr. and Mrs. Odian A. Denard, Mr. and Mrs. C. Joseph Fievet, Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Lindsey and Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Sisson of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Drinkard of Watkinsville. Mallory and Madison Powell of Washington tended the guest book. Dramatic hand-forged eight foot iron torches stood at the front of the walkway canopy fashioned from white fabric and lined with potted cedars, camellias, and other winter flowering shrubs. Inside a multitude of candlelit globes hanging above boxwood planters formed another walkway where guests entered under an amazing ceiling of sheer fabric dotted with miniature lights that flickered overhead. The focal point of the old barn was the dance floor defined by a 35-foot canopy of 28 panels of sheer fabric backed with miniature white lights, draping from a central ring from which a massive chandelier hung. Designed by Joe Barnett of Washington and created by Kermit Hocutt, Melanie Wells, Gene and Linda Anthony and parents of the bride, the canopy draped over the dance floor. The band stage was bordered with boxwood in white planted boxes. Behind the stage were tall black columns holding iron urns with large branches of apple blossoms. French crystal lanterns were hung over an antique mahogany bar and throughout the dining area. Tables were covered with ebony floor-length linens. Shimmering platinum cloths embroidered with crystals and beading topped each table. Each table was adorned with an exquisite centerpiece of towering silver candelabra. Cymbidium orchids and roses in shades of white were also arranged so as to burst from the top of each centerpiece. The entire arrangement was encircled by peg votives with cream candles burning inside. The reception flowed through the side door to an attached white tent. Centerpieces on guests' tables were handsome metal tulip vases filled with white flowers of Asian lilies, roses, stock, freesia and quince with a surround of twinkling candles. The special containers were made by Broadnax family friend, Mary Hardeman, and the flowers were given and arranged by other close friends. Surrounded by creamy white flowers of tulips, hydrangeas, roses, orchids, and freesias, strands and strands of glimmering crystals created a regal one-of-a-kind tree that centered the main buffet table. A Southern supper of shrimp gumbo, saffron rice, moser salad, fried apples and Miss Betty biscuits was served. Another focal point, centered between seven-foot iron stanchions draped with sheer ribbon and greenery, was the chocolate tiered wedding cake. Embellishing the confection was a cascading apple green moiré ribbon. Fresh flowers of antique green hydrangea crowned the top and each layer had a beading of ivory butter cream dots. The couple cut their cake with the engraved cake knife the bride's family uses for special celebrations. Adding a whimsical touch to the celebration was the bridegroom's cake, tiers of Krispy Kreme doughnuts, topped with an arrangement of bananas, two of the bridegroom's favorite things. Playback, a seven-piece band, entertained as guests danced away the evening. A highlight during the reception was the performance of special songs written and sung by Hillary Lindsey in harmony with her sisters and accompanied by their father on the drums. Miss Lindsey sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" as the couple danced their first dance. The bride danced with her fathers to "You Are So Beautiful to Me" and was joined by the bridegroom and his mother. Another special treat for guests was a performance by the bridegroom and his fraternity brothers who sang and danced to "Atomic Dog." The newlyweds departed their reception under an arch of sparklers and were chauffeured to the Ritz Carlton at Lake Oconee. Following a wedding trip to Sea Island, they are making their home in Athens. Rehearsal Dinner Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis Broadnax Jr. entertained the wedding party, family and friends at a rehearsal dinner honoring Amy Lannae and John Broadnax at the Fitzpatrick Hotel on the eve of their wedding. Each table was covered in chocolate floor-length cloths overlaid with hemstitched white linen. Handsome metal tulip vases filled with white flowers of Asian lilies, roses, stock, freesia and quince placed on mirrored squares and softened with votives centered each table. Slender white tapers in silver holders amid a mosscovered container holding the same florals marked the couple's table. The bride's chair was tied in tulle, ribbon, white doves and gypsophila. The bridegroom's chair was tied with watch plaid ribbon holding crossed golf clubs. Lighted pillars in silver holders surrounded by gypsophila and greenery adorned each of the dining room mantles. Guests enjoyed an elegant dinner and dessert followed by many toasts and good wishes given by the attendants, groomsmen, family and friends. The bride-elect chose to wear a strapless gold brocade mesh dress complemented by chandelier earrings. Approximately 80 guests attended the festive occasion. Wedding Day Brunch A wedding day brunch was given for Amy Lannae, John Broadnax, their wedding party, families and out-of-town guests at Lafayette Manor Inn. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Lamb and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Blount of Austin, Tex., Mr. and Mrs. Joey Fievet, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lindsey and Mary Ellen Lindsey of Washington. The buffet table, overlaid in damask, was centered with a tall silver trumpet vase holding an arrangement of pink Asian lilies, gold freesias, pink tulips, yellow belles, yellow roses, snapdragons and mixed greens. Guests enjoyed crab cakes, mini quiche lorraines, beef bourguignon, chicken in champagne sauce with homemade noodles and zucchini and tomatoes a la Provencale. Desserts served from the sideboard included mini tarts with passion fruit custard and kiwi and chocolate mousse in dark chocolate cups. Beverages were served from the front parlor and included Guillaume's famous pineapple and créme of coconut punch. The guest book was placed on the foyer table below another beautiful silver container holding vibrant flowers and greenery. Guests found seating throughout the beautiful home. The bride-elect arrived during the first hour and exited before the prospective bridegroom's arrival in keeping with wedding tradition.
Miss Lannae presented the hosts sterling ice scoops in appreciation of a beautiful affair.
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