Weddings

By Staff
Hanson, Beavers exchange vows
Diane Hanson and Gabriel Beavers, both of Miami Beach, Fla., were wed Aug. 29, 2004 at 8 p.m. at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park, St. Paul, Minn., with the Rev. Bob Schroeder officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Suzanne Hove of Rochester, Minn., and Richard Hanson of West Concord, Minn. The groom is the son of Sandra Beavers of Hartselle.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a satin A-line, split-back gown accented with hand beaded trim. A crystal and rhinestone encrusted tiara held her fingertip veil, which was highlighted with crystal and pearl accents. Her bouquet featured red and pale pink roses.
Ann Meyer of Dayton, Ohio, sister of the bride, was matron of honor.
John Hanson of Minneapolis, Minn., brother of the bride, was best man.
Julia Meyer of Dayton, Ohio, niece of the bride, was flower girl. Jeremy Meyer of Dayton, Ohio, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer.
Music was provided by the Birchwood String Quartet.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the gardens of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park.
A rehearsal party hosted by the groom's mother was held at Forepaugh's Restaurant in St. Paul, Minn.
The couple was honored with several pre-nuptial events, including:
Hanson, Beavers exchange vows
Raina Dawn Craft of Pelham and David Lee Brown of Hartselle were wed Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004 at 4 p.m. at The Wedding Chapel in Huntsville with Bro. Phillip Hines officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Regina Sutton Burnham of Pelham and James H. Craft of Decatur. The groom is the son of Jimmy D. and Pamela S. Brown of Hartselle.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a strapless and white satin bodice A-line style dress, which featured a left swoop waistline. Her headpiece was a double-layered veil trimmed with satin and accented by a pearl and diamond tiara. She wore a pearl necklace and earrings. Her bouquet featured 18 red, hot pink and orange short-stem roses.
Wendy L. Clemons of Hartselle was maid of honor.
Bridal attendants were Maria Powell of Madison, Allison Hanback Jett of Tuscaloosa, and Crissey Valdario Watkins of Birmingham. Attendants wore apple red dress styles of their choice.
The groom's father was best man.
Groomsmen were Rodney Eddy of Huntsville, Randall Wilson of Decatur, and Travis Burnham of Brooklyn, N.Y. Groomsmen wore black jackets and apple red long ties and vests.
Piano music was provided by The Wedding Chapel.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the chapel's Magnolia Room.
The bride's table featured a three-tier white cake topped at each level with red, hot pink and orange roses to match the bride's bouquet. The groom's table featured a chocolate cake topped with chocolate roses, as well as dishes of chocolate covered strawberries.
Luter, Fitzgerald exchange vows
Jordan Wesley Luter and Christine Alanna Fitzgerald of Studio City, Calif., were wed April 23, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Big Bear in California with the Rev. John Green officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fitzgerald of Trinity. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rayford Luter of Hartselle. The bride was given in marriage by her father.
The bride is a graduate of Moonpark College and currently attends the University of California at Berkley.
The groom is employed by Nielsen Entertainment.
Music was provided by Katie Ashley and Steve Kreitzen.
An Irish wedding blessing was given by Thomas Graham.
The couple honeymooned at Big Bear Lake, Calif.
A post-wedding luncheon was held May 22 at the beach hosted by David and Catherine Dao Lamont in Malibu, Calif.