Wedding Announcements

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Issue 
April 2010
Kristen Natalie Spielman and Ellis Wayne Thorne, November 14, 2009, They say dogs are man’s best friend—Kristen and Ellis probably agree because they met while walking their dogs in their apartment complex one evening. After Christmas, the dogs weren’t with them on a moonlight stroll by the beach—but an engagement ring was. They married at Belin United Methodist Church, where Kristen’s parents wed years ago. Kristen and Ellis live in Virginia Beach, VA. PHOTOGRAPH BY CARMEN ASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Brittany Durant and Scott Merritt, December 19, 2009, In high school, Brittany regularly called for takeout from the restaurant where Scott worked as the curb boy. She always ordered banana pudding, but her real treat was seeing Scott. All that pudding paid off—at their beautiful wedding, a Myrtle Beach artist captured Scott and Brittany’s first dance with a live painting. They now live in Salisbury, NC. PHOTOGRAPH BY CARMEN ASH PHOTOGRAPH
Michael Vernon Bonner and Robin Raye Davis, March 20, 2010, Robin and Michael believe in God’s perfect timing. While they bounced in and out of each other’s lives throughout high school and college, the time wasn’t right until they reconnected, just before Michael had to leave for officer training. They spent a summer writing long-distance love letters, and Michael proposed with lilies on Christmas Eve. Robin and Michael pledged their love at Aldersgate Methodist Church. They make their home in Arizona. PHOTOGRAPH BY BOBBY ALTMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
Shelley Lawton Jackson and Tyler Patrick Bischoff, September 18, 2009, Shelley and Tyler grew up in the same homeschool group, but it took years, a mutual friend, and a paint job to bring them together again. Shelley offered to help her friend paint his house—and ended up falling in love with his roommate, Tyler. They exchanged vows at First Baptist Church, Myrtle Beach. The couple makes their home in Myrtle Beach. PHOTOGRAPH BY CARMEN ASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Ashley Miller and Corey Richardson, May 2, 2010, Ashley claimed that the delicious Italian food brought her to the Olive Garden where Corey worked several times a week, but the real draw was good old-fashioned amore. Her plan worked—two years later, Corey proposed. Ashley and Corey celebrated their love at Litchfield Country Club with their son Dexter. The new family included a sand ceremony to symbolize the mingling of lives and their love of the beach. They live in Myrtle Beach. PHOTOGRAPH BY BROOKE CHRISTL PHOTOGRAPHY
Mona Richardson and Chris Wieland, October 11, 2009 When Chris flew down from Connecticut to attend his friend’s bachelor party in Myrtle Beach, he never guessed it would be the first of many flights. After meeting that night, Chris and Mona dated long distance, flying to see each other once a month. In October, they celebrated the last of the solo flights with their beachside wedding in Garden City. Mona and Chris live in Myrtle Beach. Photograph by Lisa Young of Young Photography
Katie Gallimore and Jim Lane, September 26, 2009 Seven years after Jim met Katie at a sorority mixer, he proposed at Christmas with three dozen red roses and the iconic blue Tiffany’s box—Katie’s dream come true. As a little girl, Katie vacationed at Pawleys Island and dreamed of getting married there. All grown up, Katie and Jim exchanged vows at Pawleys Island Chapel. The couple returns to Tennessee to make their home. Photograph by Carmen Ash Photography
Chrissy Wood and John Dobbins, January 2, 2010 When Chrissy got dressed for a Clemson toga party, she didn’t expect to find a husband. Three years later, when she set off on a surprise Easter egg hunt, she didn’t expect to find an engagement ring, either. John and Chrissy celebrated their fun-loving relationship with a small, relaxed wedding at the Litchfield Plantation. They reside in Greer. Photograph by Lisa Young of Young Photography
Jason Deppen and Kylie Whitaker, January 10, 2010 Kylie and Jason mixed countless cocktails while bartending at the same restaurant in Los Angeles. All that shaking—not stirring—must have brought them together, because Jason proposed on a cruise four and a half years later. A thunderstorm threatened their outdoor wedding at Pine Lakes, but the sun made a gracious appearance just in time. The couple makes their home in Los Angeles. Photography by Lisa Young of Young Photography
Hannah Talbot and Reggi Beasley, December 31, 2009 The Tiger Rag was playing—but Clemson University’s stadium was empty, except for Hannah and Reggi. An enthusiastic Clemson fan, Hannah was thrilled when Reggi paused by the stadium’s infamous Howard’s Rock—and gave Hannah a rock of her own. Hannah and Reggi toasted their future with a New Year’s Eve wedding at Pawleys Island Community Church. Indiana is the couple’s new home. Photograph by Lisa Young of Young Photography
Melanie Schiessl and Damian Valvo, November 7, 2009 After dating seven years, Damian has memorized all the ways to Melanie’s heart. On the night he asked her to marry him, he arranged her favorite flowers, uncorked her favorite wine, and prepared her favorite dinner at their home. They wed at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. They live in Charleston. Photograph by Carmen Ash Photography
Natalie Schafer and Scott Knight, October 17, 2009 After a five-year absence, long-time friends Natalie and Scott reconnected at a Halloween party—and have been inseparable ever since. Natalie told Scott not to propose on a holiday or birthday, so he obliged, completely surprising her with the question and the ring as they sat talking on her balcony one Wednesday night. Natalie and Scott tied the knot at The Ocean Club. The couple lives in North Myrtle Beach. Photograph by Kara Stovall Photography
Bernard Christian Massey and Lisa Marie McKofka, October 24, 2009 Seventh grade began Lisa and Christian’s long friendship—but after graduation, their paths didn’t cross again until e-mails started flying from New York to Myrtle Beach, just before their ten year Conway High School reunion. Soon after, they began dating long-distance for almost two years. They pledged their love at First Baptist Church in Conway. Lisa and Bernard call Connecticut their home. Photograph by Lynn Daly Photography
Annie Carroll & Greg Williams, June 13, 2009, Annie and Greg exchanged vows at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church in Myrtle Beach. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Carroll of Charlotte, NC and he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus John Williams of Summit, NJ. Photograph by Lisa Young of Young Photpography.
James Freeburg & Tara Ward, July 20, 2009, Tara, daughter of Kathleen and Charles Ward of Norfolk, VA, and James, son of Carol and John Freeburg of Robbinsdale, MN, exchanged vows in Myrtle Beach. Photograph by Gail Healey of Exposures, Inc.
James Michael Thatcher Jr.& Nina Marie Montanari, September 4, 2009, Nina and James met at Umberto's restaurant and after a surprise Christmas proposal with the ring hidden (and momentarily lost) in the tree, the couple married at St. Andrew Catholic Church. during the ceremony, the couple received a rosary and crucifix blessed by the pope. Photograph by Brooke Christl Photography.
Alison Elizabeth Evans & Theron Earl Capp III, September 26, 2009, Students at rival high schools, Alison and Theron met working at Friendly's restaurant. To propose, Theron first insisted on having ice cream at the same Friendly's one night and surprised Alison with a ring. The couple married at Pine Lakes Country Club. Photograph by Bobby Altman Photography.
Katherine Clark and Greg Perron, April 18, 2009, Married at the Holliday Cottage at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, Katherine is the daughter of H.D. and Virginia Neal, and Greg is the son of Dave and Patty Perron. Photograph by Sommer Ortiz of Young Photography.
Heather Johnson and Justin Harmon, July 5, 2009, Married at an oceanside house in Myrtle Beach, Heather is the daughter of Sharon and Mark Johnson, and Justin is the son of Karen and Keith Lucas and Don Harmon and James Blackwell. Brooke Christl Photography.
Elizabeth DuBose and John Scott McGill IV, May 23, 2009, Elizabeth and John exchanged vows at the Kaminski House in Georgetown. She is the daughter of Daniel and Tammy DuBose, and he is the son John Scott III and Cindy McGill. Brooke Christl Photography.
Leah Kipp and Tieg Maze, April 25, 2009, The couple was married at the Pine Lakes Country Club in Myrtle Beach. She is the daughter of Bob and Faye Kipp of Myrtle Beach, and he is the son of Susie Maze and the late Dennis Maze of Ashland, Kentucky. Carmen Ash Photography.
Terra Christine Harmer and Andy Altman, June 13, 2009, Terra and Andy exchanged vows at the Wachesaw Plantation near Murrells Inlet. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harmer of Conway, and he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Altman of Conway. Kara Stovall Photography.
Clifton Brown Crosland, Jr. and Cathey Claire Chapman, May 23, 2009, The couple was married at St. Paul Waccamaw United Methodist Church. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Roy Chapman of Greenwood, S.C., and he is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Brown Crosland of Bennettsville, S.C. Kara Stovall Photography.
Teah Delco and Johnny Grant, April 4, 2009, The couple exchanged vows at the Grand Dunes Members Club. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Rhodes of Myrtle Beach and Mr. & Mrs. Albert Delco of Crestwood, N.Y. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sudol of Oak Island, N.C., and Mr. and Mrs. James Grant of Murrells Inlet. Photography by Lisa Young of Young Photography.
Lauren Sassi and Trevor Smith, May 30, 2009, The couple exchanged vows at Plantation Lakes in Carolina Forest. Lauren is the daughter of Lisa and Stephen Sassi of Myrtle Beach, and Trevor is the son of George and the late Karen Smith of Myrtle Beach. Brooke Christl Photography.
Adriana Cristina Bejarano and Ernest Christopher Webster, May 2, 2009, The couple was married on the beach at Pawleys Island. She is the daughter of the late Antonio Jesus Bejarano and Martha Hernandez of Bogota, Colombia. He is the son of the late James Robert Webster and Janice T. Webster of Myrtle Beach. Kara Stovall Photography.
Amber O’Reilly and Kris Denning, May 30, 2009, Married at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, Amber is the daughter of Tonya and Edward O’Reilly of Pawleys Island, and Kris is the son of Sherry and Mike Denning of Goldsboro, N.C. Photography by Gail Healey of Exposures, INC.
Ut Uyen Nguyen and Thomas Van Hoogen, June 20, 2009, The couple was married at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet. Ut Uyen is the daughter of The Van and Suu Nguyen of Oregon, and Thomas is the son of Betsy Van Hoogen of New Hampshire. Kara Stovall Photography.