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Lauren Elizabeth Denard, James David Bridges exchange wedding vows on Sunday, June 3
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Randall Denard of Washington. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Bridges of Washington. The walkway leading to the church was lined with lanterns tied with tulle bows and the banister with tulle and clusters of oak hydrangeas and sprengeri. Double front doors held wreaths of white hydrangeas hung by apple green ribbon. Columns holding Boston ferns were to either side. Smilax hung above the doors. In the vestibule, guests registered in the bride's book kept by Leah Stevens of Washington who also presented the wedding programs. Inside the church, a center column held a pedestal urn with an arrangement of oak hydrangeas, green spider chrysanthemums, white roses, Bells of Ireland, green button chrysanthemums and sprengeri. Boston ferns atop columns flanked this central arrangement in addition to matching metal votive trees entwined with smilax. Windows held varying heights of pillar candles with oak hydrangeas and sprengeri. The flowers in the sanctuary were dedicated in loving memory of the bride's grandfather, Aage J. Hoffman, and cousin, Jonathan A. Bunch. The candles were lighted in loving memory of deceased loved ones whose presence was greatly missed. Patrick Vandiver of Atlanta, pianist and soloist, presented a program of classical and sacred music. The grandparents and mothers entered to "Ode to Joy" by Beethoven and the wedding party to Pachelbel's "Canon in D." The bride entered with her father to the strains of "The Bridal Chorus" by Wagner. "The Wedding March" by Mendelssohn was the recessional. During the ceremony Mr. Vandiver sang "Heavenly Day" by Patty Griffin and Malotte's "The Lord's Prayer." Mr. Bridges was his son's best man. Usher-groomsmen were Gregory Denard of Cumming, brother of the bride; Bazz Ezzell, cousin of the bride, IV Grimaud and Chris Hardy, cousins of the bridegroom, all of Washington. Junior groomsman was William Ezzell of Washington, cousin of the bride. On their lapels were boutonnieres of single miniature fuchsia gerbera daisies. The bridegroom's boutonniere was a white rose and lime green button chrysanthemums. Bonnie Denard of Little St. Simons Island, sister of the bride, and Brett Walker of Rayle served as maids of honor. Bridesmaids were Jenny Bridges of Dahlonega, sister of the bridegroom; and Ashley Lindsey Denard of Cumming, sisterin law of the bride. They wore identical gowns by Bill Levkoff of pistachio tissue taffeta. The ruched bodices and knotted straps created beautiful V-necklines in both front and back. Junior bridesmaids were Allison Bridges, sister of the bridegroom, and Anna Ezzell, cousin of the bride, both of Washington; and Heather Denard of Hartwell, also cousin of the bride. Their Bell Levkoff gowns of pistachio tissue taffeta were fashioned with rounded necklines and ruched sashes hand-tied in the back. Complementing the attendants' gowns were Swarovski crystal and pearl earrings made by and gifts from the bride. Each carried a bouquet of fuchsia gerbera daisies accented with lime green button chrysanthemums. Serving as flower girl was Adrienne Denard of Hartwell, cousin of the bride. She wore an ivory silk dupioni Strasburg dress with a bodice and hem of diagonal pin tucks and a sash tied in a back bow. Her white wicker basket decorated with roses and fuchsia ribbon held her white rose petals. Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride was radiant in her ivory taffeta gown by Jasmine. The bodice of the V-neck gown wrapped beautifully at the waist and delicate crystal spaghetti straps created a stunning neckline. The skirt was finished in an elegant lace appliqué that created a scalloped hem. Bridal buttons cascaded down the back of her gown to her chapel-length train. Her gown was later softly bustled for the reception. Her fingertip veil by Adriana of French tulle with peau de soie edging fell from a crystal and pearl headpiece. Completing her attire were chandelier earrings handmade by Maria Elena. White roses with stephanotis formed her bouquet. Her garter, which held a sixpence, was handmade by her aunt, Mrs. Jack Bentley Jr. of Tignall. Mrs. Denard chose for her daughter's wedding a three-quarter sleeve floor-length Watters and Watters two-piece design of cashmere dupioni silk. The portrait collar created an elegant open neckline. The waist of the gown wrapped and was fastened on the side by crystal buttons. Mrs. Bridges, the bridegroom's mother, wore a floor-length petal pink dress with a bejeweled top. Her matching jacket was embellished with beautiful embroidery and beading. She wore pink crystal Swarovski earrings made by and a gift from the bride. Lime green cymbidium orchid corsages completed their attire. The bride's grandmother, Mrs. Aage Hoffman of Washington, wore a tea-length sea foam green sheath with a matching brocade jacket embellished with seed beads. Her grandmother, Mrs. Randall Denard of Washington, chose an anklelength periwinkle dress and chiffon jacket with sequins and beading. The bridegroom's grandmother, Mrs. Simon Bridges of Washington, wore a street-length federal blue linen dress with a jacket enhanced with embroidery. Mrs. Jasper Davis of Washington, grandmother of the bridegroom, wore a street-length teal dress accented with pearl earrings, necklace and bracelet. Their corsages were single white cymbidium orchids. Mrs. Alan Poss of Washington, aunt of the bride, directed the wedding. Reception Following the ceremony the bride's parents entertained at a reception at the Washington Woman's Club. The couple arrived at the reception in the rumble seat of a 1934 Ford owned and driven by the bride's great-uncle, Kerry McAvoy of Washington. The walkway leading to the clubhouse was lined with lanterns tied with tulle bows. White Japanese lanterns hung from the trees. Round tables for seating outside were scattered about the front lawn and covered with ivory cloths and lime green overlays. Each held a glass container of live pink and green fish. A table on the front porch held the guest registry and a decorative memory plate on which the guests could write their well wishes. A cherub fountain was the focal point inside the Woman's Club. The bride's round table, covered in white with a white organza overlay gathered at four points with fuchsia gerbera daisies and lime green button mums, was centered with the three-layered cake atop a silver plateau. Columns separated the layers. Fuchsia gerbera daisies and green spider chrysanthemums were placed between the layers and on top of the cake that was iced in white and covered in dots. It was served by Cassie Burton of Tignall. The bridegroom's cake was served by Mrs. Glenn Denard of Hartwell, cousin of the bride, from a separate round table and featured a bowfishingscene. Guests enjoyed a delicious assortment of heavy hors d'oeuvres and punch from tables covered in white floor-length cloths. Mr. Vandiver provided music for the evening. The bridal couple danced to "Can't Help Falling in Love" and the bride danced with her father to "I Loved Her First." Following a wedding trip to St Augustine, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Bridges are making their home in Washington. Rehearsal Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bridges were hosts at a rehearsal dinner honoring Lauren Denard and David Bridges on Friday evening, June 1, at the Washington Woman's Club. The bride-elect was lovely in a brown linen skirt edged in creamcolored lace with a cream-colored V-neck top. White cloths covered the tables decorated with votive candles and tall cylinder vases which held fuchsia gerbera daisies and fern fronds. Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner.
A highlight of the evening was a slide show of pictures of the couple throughout their lives.
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