Vino Libro in Atlanta was the scene of a miscellaneous shower honoring Melody Gartrell, brideelect of Rodney Jones, Saturday, September 13.

Hostesses for the festive occasion were NicCole Newcomb of Austell, Patreda Dunn and Decetra Dunn of Lithonia, Latoya Morrell of Decatur, Tanika Jester of Stockbridge; Kelly Wiley of Stone Mountain; and Carla Anderson of Atlanta.

Miss Gartrell chose a black and grey ruffle dress for the shower.

Roses decorated the table.

Light appetizers were served for the afternoon event.

Dane James of Atlanta videoed the occasion for the bride-elect.

Guests attending with the brideelect and hostesses were her mother, Cora Gartrell of Washington; Loretta Scott of Athens; Jamilia Tanner, Leslie Merritt and Jennifer Battles of Atlanta; Karen Ingram of College Park; Leah Strickland of Austell; Adrienne Mayfield of Lithonia; and Nicole Smith of Smyrna.