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Megan Leigh Smith and Timothy Scott Kennedy united in marriage August 25 at Tignall Baptist
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marty L. Smith of Newtown. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyce C. Kennedy of Washington. As wedding guests entered the church and signed the bride's book, they were offered wedding programs by Alli Bennett of Washington. The church was elegantly decorated for the afternoon wedding ceremony. At the altar, two tall white fluted columns with an arch were draped and covered with a profusion of smilax garlands that streamed to two shorter columns on either side. All four columns were topped with arrangements of mango callas, orange and yellow lilies with orange waxflower,ruscus, brown cosmos and greenery. Small grapevine cones with similar florals marked family seating. Pianist Mrs. David Josebury of Thomson provided a beautiful program of music. Selections included "Air" for the seating of the greatgrandmothers and grandparents and "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" for the seating of the mothers. "Trumpet Voluntary" marked the procession of the wedding party before the bride, escorted by her father, entered the sanctuary to "Bridal March". "Make Us One Father" was beautifully presented by bridesmaid, Wendi Wilson of Thomson, following the prayer. After the exchanging of vows, Miss Wilson sang "O Perfect Love." The marriage service concluded with "Wedding March" for the recessional. Boyce C. Kennedy, father of the bridegroom, was best man. Groomsmen were Boyce C. Kennedy III, brother of the bridegroom, and Charlie Jones of Washington. Ushers were Saul Smith, brother of the bride, and Jonathan Rogers, cousin of the bride, both of Newtown. All wore boutonnieres of mini mango callas. Macey Smith of Newtown, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Her coral orange tea-length sleeveless dress with a lightweight shimmering satin bodice that softly draped to an empire waist, was enhanced with a chiffon sash over a double skirt of chiffon over satin. Her accessories were teardrop pearl and crystal earrings and a pearl necklace, gifts from the bride. Bridesmaids, Alyssa Sutton of Athens and Wendi Wilson, wore matching attire. The bridal attendants carried bouquets of miniature mango calla lilies, orange ranunculas, red hypericum, yellow ondidiums, tiger orchid sprays, chocolate cosmos and orange lilies with orange waxflowerand sword fern tied with wide brown ribbon. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride was stunning in an exquisite strapless satin gown with a shirred bodice and tulle overlay adorned with beaded lace appliqués and a scalloped lace hem that flowed into a chapel train. A pearl and crystal necklace and matching teardrop earrings complemented her wedding dress. Her shoulder-length veil of illusion was also adorned with scattered beads and pearls. The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of white miniature calla lilies, mango calla lilies, white dendrobium orchids, yellow oncidium orchids, white lisianthus and white waxflowertied with white satin ribbon. For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Smith chose a knee-length taupe silk sheath with matching bolero jacket. Beading enhanced the scooped neckline of the dress and sleeves of the jacket. Her corsage was a cluster of Tiger orchids. Mrs. Kennedy, the bridegroom's mother, wore a three-piece espresso ensemble. Her embroidered satin sleeveless top with sweetheart neckline over a satin cocktail-length skirt was topped with a sheer organza cropped jacket. Her corsage was a mix of oncidium orchids and greenery. For their granddaughter's wedding, Mrs. Charles Gosnell of Anderson, S.C., chose an ivory tea-length sleeveless sheath of shantung silk with a beaded bodice and matching beaded jacket; Mrs. William S. Smith of Newtown wore a mocha crepe de chine chemise with a draped neckline and three-quarter sleeves over matching palazzo pants; and, Mrs. Lynn Branyon of Anderson selected a Moroccan red column dress topped with a three-quarter-length complementing floral jacket. Mrs. Boyd Bridges of Hartwell, the bride's great-grandmother, wore a tea-length periwinkle damask suit. Mrs. Charles Saggus of Washington, the bridegroom's grandmother, wore a three-piece sage ensemble featuring a long sleeve chiffon duster jacket over a matching sleeveless swirl-lined shell and pants. His greatgrandmother, Mrs. Claude Strother of Washington, chose a peach tealength dress and matching jacket. All wore cream cymbidium orchid corsages. The wedding was directed by Mrs. Joe Bennett and Mrs. Jack Harvey of Washington. Reception Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Marty L. Smith hosted a reception at the Washington-Wilkes Country Club. The steps leading to the Country Club door were flanked with tall wrought iron pedestals of florals with trailing greenery. The front door was decorated with an ornate framed metal wall hanging embellished with the initials of the bride and bridegroom. As guests entered the reception, they were serenaded by classical harpist Genevieve Coe of Washington. A buffet on encircled round tables covered with chocolate silk cloths and gold embroidered silk toppers centered with a tall terra cotta leaf vase of large mango calla lilies, yellow oncidium orchid sprays, tiger orchid sprays, red hypericum berries, brown cosmos, orange lilies, ruscus and curly willow was the focal point in the main dining room. A late afternoon supper of shrimp, chicken, ham, rolls, pasta salad, fruits, dips, cheese and crackers and vegetables was served. Guests also enjoyed water, tea and lemonade served by Kirby Wilson of Tignall and Michael Talkington of Thomson. The dining room mantels were covered with nandina and illuminated with stemmed candleholders and votives. A special table for the wedding couple covered with a gold silk cloth and silk cinnamon damask topper was decorated with a crystal vase of rice that held the throw-away bouquet and greenery. Guest tables in the dining room and sunroom were draped with ivory linens, topped with sheer chocolate-colored organza toppers and centered with tall iron planters of orange mambo spray roses, orange Alstroemeria, chocolate cosmos and red hypericum with trailing smilax and mango-colored rose petals scattered around the base. The sunroom windows were draped with smilax with wrought iron tiered candleholders with ivory candles on the sills. The side room guest tables were also covered with ivory cloths and sheer chocolate organza toppers and centered with black wrought iron spiral votive holders wrapped in smilax with mango-colored rose petals scattered at the base. The bar in the side room was shrouded with a mango and sparkling gold-colored organza runner topped with a mass of ivory pillar candles entwined with burlap ribbon, nandina and greenery. The tiered wedding cake was displayed in a corner of the main dining room and backed with a wrought iron screen of cinnamon-colored candles and greenery and held miniature bridal portraits in ivory crackled frames hung with ribbons. The delicious confection with ivory icing was adorned with chocolate swirls. April and Anna Smith of Newtown, cousins of the bride, served the wedding cake. In the side room, a table of mini desserts consisting of divinity, wedding cookies, fudge and peanut butter balls prepared by the bride and her grandmother, Mrs. Smith, in honor of the bridegroom, was also provided. After a wedding trip to the Bahamas, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Scott Kennedy are making their home in Newtown. Rehearsal Dinner Following the six o'clock wedding rehearsal at Tignall Baptist Church on Friday evening, August 24, Megan Smith and Scott Kennedy were honored at a dinner hosted by the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Kennedy, at the Newtown home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marty Smith. Torches encircled the patio, garden areas and gazebo. A fountain water feature was centered in the pool. Guest tables around the pool and under the gazebo were covered with white cloths and denim cloth toppers, accented with red bandana napkins and centered with small tin pitchers of red carnations and white gerbera daisies and greenery. The dining room table was centered with a larger gerbera and carnation arrangement and candles. Tiny baskets lined with red checked cloths and filled with mints held printed place cards marking guests' seats. Throughout the house and garden area photos of the couple at ages from infant to engagement were displayed. A dinner buffet was served on the patio. The buffet table was skirted with denim and topped with burlap accented with red and white checked cloths. A scalloped bandana runner edged the table. Pulled pork, Brunswick stew, and baked beans were served from blue metal pots. Glass pedestal bowls of potato salad and coleslaw along with a platter of fried chicken wings and a beautiful tiered arrangement of fruit completed the delicious meal. For dessert, guests enjoyed a chocolate sheet cake decorated with a golf theme depicting the prospective bridegroom's design for a golf course. His framed school project design sat on an easel beside the cake. The engaged couple chose this occasion on the eve of their wedding to present their attendants, parents and special guests with gifts to express their personal appreciation for the love and support they had received from everyone.
In addition to the couple's parents, the wedding party and guests, other attendees were great-grandmothers, Mrs. Boyd Bridges of Hartwell and Mrs. Claude Strother of Washington; grandparents, Mrs. William S. Smith of Newtown, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gosnell of Anderson, S. C., and Mrs. Charles Saggus of Washington, and Rev. and Mrs. Albert Huyck of Tignall.
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