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Macy Michelle Moss and James Clayton Turner united in marriage at Lincolnton Baptist Church
Rev. Matthew Nelson of Augusta, brother of the bridegroom, officiated the sacred ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Lee Drinkard Moss of Lincolnton. The bridegroom is the son of Lyle Dale Turner of Lincolnton. The double doors at the church entrance were beautifully marked with wreaths of lime-green Kermit mums suspended from swags of fuchsia dupioni silk. Brittany Barden of Lincolnton tended the guest registry. Programs were handed out by Jesse Turner of Appling, cousin of the bridegroom, and Marie Matthews of Lincolnton, cousin of the bride. Inside the church family pews were designated with kissing balls of Kermit mums suspended from fuchsia dupioni silk hangers. The soft glow of candlelight at the focal area of the church was cast from four massive tree-like iron candelabra lavishly adorned with knotted ivory satin ribbons that cascaded and puddled on the floor. Vows were exchanged before an impressive altar that held a massive moss-covered cross. At the foot of the cross were three large ivory pillars in rustic footed urns that served as unity candles. A remarkable program of wedding music was presented by pianist, Peyson L. Moss of Lincolnton, brother of the bride, and vocalists, Larmarrio "Billy" Harden and Mrs. Wade Hall, all of Lincolnton. A string quartet accompanied Mr. Moss. After the chiming of the hour by Mr. Moss, the grandparents and mother of the bride were seated to "The Prayer" followed by "Thanks Be to God" sung by Mrs. Hall. The bridal party entered to Pachelbel's "Canon in D." Escorted by her father, the bride entered to the eloquent strains of "Tara's Theme" from her favorite movie, "Gone With the Wind." After the giving of the bride, the vocalists sang "God Blessed the Broken Road" and later, "Shine On Us," during the lighting of the unity candles. Following the pronouncement of marriage, Mrs. Hall sang "The Lord's Prayer." "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah" was the recessional. Mr. Turner was his son's best man. Groomsmen were Les Banks, Timmy Doyle, Cal Holloway, Cuylor Leverett, C. J. Mullins, Blanchard Norman, Scott Penland, Ken Reed, Chris Smalley and Jake Stephens, all of Lincolnton. On their lapels were boutonnieres of green hypericum berries and pink bouvardia. LeAnn Walton of Lincolnton served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Brittany Burg, Lacey Land-Reed, Lauren Tankersley, and Brittany Thomas, all of Lincolnton; Mallory Adams, Lyndsey Coursey, Emily Gray and Hayley Thomas, all of Augusta; and Zeta Tau Alpha sisters of the bride. Their cocktail-length dresses of snapdragon green dupioni silk by Watters and Watters featured strapless bodices and were complemented by wide sashes of fuchsia dupioni silk. Each carried a bouquet of fuchsia peonies and freesia, green hydrangeas, pink bouvardia, and baby pink ranunculus. Flower girls, Mackenzie Matthews of Pendleton, S.C., cousin of the bride, and Annika Stewart of Charlotte, N.C., cousin of the bridegroom, wore identical Strasburg ankle-length all-white morning gowns adorned with crocheted lace and satin ribbons. Both barefooted girls carried small square cubes studded with Kermit mums "wrapped" with pink satin ribbons to depict gift boxes. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride was radiant in an ivory butter-satin A-line gown by Anjolique. The snug, slightly ruched bodice featured a sleeveless, scooped neckline accented by a gently draping cowl in the front and back. A box-pleated chapel-length train fell gracefully from beneath a dropped waistline that featured a stunning belt-like band encrusted with Swarovski crystals. She chose a vintage-style birdcage veil of delicate ivory French netting. To complement her demure veil, her hair was gathered in a low chignon lined atop with ivory phalaenopsis orchids from which the veil extended. She carried an all-white bouquet of peonies, bouvardia and ranunculus and a white linen handkerchief, a sweet sixteen birthday gift from her very special great-aunt, Mrs. Flint McGee. Monogrammed on the edge of the linen is the famous quote from "Gone With the Wind," "After all, tomorrow is another day." For the occasion the bride wore pearl and diamond earrings, a Christmas gift from her bridegroom. Embracing the old English tradition for good luck, she wore for her "something old" a unique garter created for her by her mother. It was fashioned of delicate scalloped embroidered fabric taken from the hemline of a slip the bride wore as an infant. The matching dress was framed in a shadowbox and was presented to the couple as a special gift from the bride's parents. Her "something new" was her wedding gown and her "something borrowed" was an antique crystal brooch that was attached to her bouquet and loaned to her by close friend, Lacey Land-Reed. She also chose to wear her sapphire and diamond dinner ring, a sweet sixteen gift from her parents, as her "something blue." For prosperity, a silver sixpence, a special gift from her brother, Peyson, was worn in her left shoe. The newlyweds left their wedding in a l917 Willys-Overland Touring Car driven by its owner, Kevin Beggs. Reception The bride's parents entertained at a reception at the lovely country home and farm of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mattison in Lincolnton. The event was held outdoors underneath a large white tent surrounded by a breath-taking view of rolling pastures and overlooked a pristine pond. The tent was outlined with cherry trees and lighted votives in suspended Mason jars. Strands of clear market lights and white Chinese lanterns were draped in the vaulted canopy of the tent. At the entrance was a lighted portrait of the bride hanging from an antique door. Greeting guests as they arrived was the newlyweds spirited Jack Russell terrier, Minnie. Seating and tables were covered in floor-length white linen cloths overlaid with fuchsia runners and held informal arrangements of fuchsia peonies, pink and green hydrangeas, pink ranunculus and bouvardia and green hypericum berries in green parfait dishes. Dining accoutrements were served from an antique farm table. Served from vintage porcelain washtubs, baskets, tin pails and wooden bowls was a delicious Southern-style meal. Centering the main food table was a stunning arrangement of fuchsia peonies, green hydrangeas, pink lisianthus and gladioli, hot pink spray roses and sprays of lime green cymbidium orchids. Chilled beverages were served from a vintage Coca-Cola icebox and an antique footed bathtub. An old distressed farm table served as the bride's cake table and held a circular three-tiered white confection. Crowning the cake, served by Carly Holloway and Mrs. Al Holloway of Lincolnton, was a cluster of fuchsia peonies and cymbidium orchids and peonies accented the cake throughout. Suspended above the cake was an iron chandelier with burning votives in fuchsia glasses adorned with greenery. Behind the cake and hanging from a vintage Victorian-style door was a lighted portrait of the bride walking her dog, Minnie. Directly beneath was a topiary of Minnie surrounded by potted flowers. The bridegroom's favorite, Red Velvet cake, was served from a round pedestal table draped with burlap. Serving his cake was Mrs. Kenny Brown of Aiken, S.C., cousin of the bridegroom. Flanking the cake display was a wooden antebellum dollhouse and Turner Realty signs, indicative of his career in real estate. Placed at vantage points within the tent and suspended on antique doors were three lighted prints of the engaged couple on the beaches of Hunting Island. Guests danced late into the evening on a black and white checkered floor to the tunes of Sandy B and the All-Stars of Augusta. Following a honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Turner are making their home at 476 Wallace Wells Circle in Lincolnton. Rehearsal Dinner Dale Turner was host at a rehearsal dinner on Friday evening, May 25, at the Lewis Family Pavilion located at the historic May House in Lincolnton. For the occasion, the bride-elect wore a hot pink strapless dress. Tables were covered with white floor-length linens with burlap overlays and held Mason jars filled with pink hydrangeas surrounded by votive candles. After the welcome and blessing by the bridegroom's brother, Rev. Matthew Nelson, guests were served a delicious dinner of pork tenderloin with all the trimmings. A highlight of the evening was a surprise slideshow prepared by the bride-elect's mother. The prospective bridegroom chose this time to present his groomsmen custom-made ties of snapdragon green dupioni silk, Cuban cigars and Goolsby's own bottled hot sauce. Rehearsal dinner favors were flyswatters in assorted colors.
Approximately 125 guests attended.
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