The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, August 8, 1986 Page: 2 of 4
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2 THE HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO, Sulphur Springs, Taxas, Friday, August ^ I
Key, Owens Exchange Vows
Kimberly Owens and Buly Key,
both of Sulphur Springs, exchanged
wedding vows at 6 p.m. Saturday,
June 21, in the First Baptist Church of
Sulphur Springs
The Rev. Mike Mize of Sulphur
Springs officiated at the formal,
double-ring ceremony.,
Parents of the couple are Mr. and
Mrs. Travis Owens of San Antonio
and Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Key of
Miller Grove.
The sanctuary of the church was
decorated with four large Boston
ferns along with a 15-branch arch
candelabra at the altar flanked on
either side by spiral candelabra
« decprated with greenery and satin
feoWS. Two heart-shaped candelabras
oulined the altar while each pew was
marked with pink satin bows.
Given in marriage by her parents
and escorted by her father, the bride
wore a formal gown of white silk
organza featuring an off-the-shoulder
sweetheart neckline with short
sleeves embellished with rows of
ruffles accenting the fitted bodice.
Lace embroidery covered the front of
the basque bodice enriched with
pearls and crystalettes. The softly
gathered skirt fell into cascades of
ruffles adorned with tiny satin bows
and encircled the hemline to form a
chapel-length train.
Her matching picture hat was
covered in Chantilly lace adorned
with pearls and crystallettes
featuring a double fingertip-length
veil held in place with silk flowers
and satin ribbons.
For her bouquet, the bride carried
a cascade of pink silk sweetheart
roses with rosebuds accented and
English ivy.
She also carried out the tradition of
something old, her mother’s Bible;
something new, her wedding gown;
something borrowed, pearl earrings;
something blue, her garter; and a
penny in her shoe.
Terry McMahan of Sulphur Springs
attended as the matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Cheryl Filak
Blount, Suzy Burney and Wendi
Simmons, also of Sulphur Springs.
Melissa Key served as the flower girl.
The attendants woere tea-length
gowns of Chantilly lace over pink
taffeta featuring a dropped waistline
MR. AND MRS. BILLY KEY
with a pink satin ribbon tie. Matching
pink lace ties completed the outfits.
James Key of Miller Grove, brother
of the bridegroom, attended his
brother as the best man. Groomsmen
were Jerry Lucas of Mount Vernon,
Bart Millsap of Cumby and Andy
Owens of San Antonio, brother of the
bride. Robert Howard Jr. served as
the ring bearer.
Ushers were David Key, brother of
the bridegroom, and Dick Walker.
The bridegroom was attired in a
white tuxedo with tails from the
Coutier Collection of Pierre Cardin.
His boutonniere was a single pink
rose surrounded with baby’s breath.
The bridegroom’s attendants and
ushers wore gray shadow weave
tuxedos from the Coutier Collection of
Pierre Cardin accented with pink
roses with greenery.
Musicians for the ceremony in-
cluded Nancy Stephens and Betty
Longino who accompanied Leslie
Stephens of Waco and Trey Elliott of
Sulphur Springs as they sang, "The
Wedding Song”, “Now and Forever”,
“Together”, “The Lord's Prayer”
and "Almost Paradise.”
Following the ceremony, a
reception was hosted by the bride’s
parents in tf\e fellowship hall of the
church.
Houseparty members included
Janet Price, who presided at the
registry; Lisa Taylor, Libby Godwin,
Jana Yosten and Paula Price, all of
Sulphur Springs.
The bride's table was draped with a
white lace tablecloth with a pink
underlay and featured the . three-
tiered cake which held a fountain at
its base and was topped with a
Precious Moments bride and groom.
A colorful bouquet of fresh flowers
served as the centerpiece of the table
from which fruit punch, nuts and
mints were served along with the
bridal cake.
The bridegroom’s table was cen-
tered with candles surrounded by
greenery and held a traditional
chocolate cake accented with gold
leaves and a brass coffee service. An
assortment of hors d’oeuvres were
also served.
Following a honeymoon trip to San
Francisco, the couple are making
their home in Sulphur Springs where
they are both employed with Grocery
Supply Co.
Rehearsal Dinner
Billy Key and his fiance, Kim
Owens, were honored with a
rehearsal dinner Thursday night,
June 19, at Tiffany’s Restaurant at
the Holiday Inn.
A meal of chicken cordon blue,
green beans, rice pilaf, tossed salad
and chocolate cheesecake was served
to the honorees, their parents and
members of the wedding party.
Parties and Showers
The bride-elect was honored with a
honeymoon clothing shower Tuesday,
June 3, at K-Bob’s Steak House.
Hostesses included Wanda Alkire,
Cheryl Goggans, Dachiel Goldsmith,
Donna Swor and Wendi Simmons.
A miscellaneous shower was hosted
Sunday, June 8, in the Texas Com-
mercial Savings community room.
Hostessing the event were Mary Jo
Farler, Jan Pruitt, Judy Giliem and
Nancy Stephens.
Terry McMahan hosted a rice bag
party Saturday, June 7, in the home
of Molly Moore.
MR. ANDMRS. JAMES AUBREY THOMPSON
Ceremony Unites
Thompson, Dixon
Wiser, Sharber Say Nuptials
Sara Alicia Dixon and James
Aubrey Thompson were united in
marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21,
in the Posey Baptist Church. The
Rev. Clint Anderson, pastor of the
church, officiated at the double-ring
ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene Dixon of Posey.
Parents of the bridegroom are Mr.
and Mrs. Jerry Thompson of Royce
City
The sanctuary of the church was
decorated with a brass archway
accented with pink carnations, fans,
bows and greenery A nine-branch
candelabra and two 15-branch
stairway candelabra placed on either
side of the archway were also
decorated with carnations, fans,
bows and greenery A basket of pink
impatients adorned the piano and
each side of the church
flowers in her hair completed her
attire.
Ronny Ferrell, nephew of the bride,
served as the ring bearer. He wore a
silver gray tuxedo with a pink tie and
cummerbund.
The guests were seated by the
ushers, Glenn Ferrell, nephew of the
bride, and Jacky Ferrell.
The best man, groomsman and
ushers wore gray tuxedos with pink
ties and cummerbunds
The mothers of the couple each
wore cocktail-length dresses in the
bride's Chosen colors of pink and
gray
The bride’s father wore a gray suit
with a pink carnation boutonniere,
and the bridegroom’s father wore a
navy suit accented w ith pink
Music was provided by pianist,
Theresa Harred of Dike. Soloist Kate
Dennis performed, "To Me”, as the
The First Baptist Church of
Sulphur Springs was the setting for
the wedding ceremony uniting Shelly
Michelle Sharber and William Kelly
Wiser at 8 p.m. Friday, June 20.
Dr. Charles Redmond, pastor of the
church, officiated at the formal,
double-ring ceremony.
Parents of the bride are Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Sharber of Sulphur
Springs. The bridegroom is the son of
Wes Simmons and Frances Simmons
of Sulphur Springs.
Grandparents of the bride are Mr.
and Mrs. Elmo Marrs of Pickton and
Mrs. Hal Sharber of Sulphur Springs.
The bridegroom is the grandson of
Mrs. Rosa Wiser of Sulphur Springs.
The altar of the church was
decorated with a white archway
accented with fans and blue and
peach flowers. On each side of the
archway was a 15-swirl branch
candelabra decorated with fans and
arrangements of peach and blue
flowers. The couple knelt at the
prayer bench while Mrs. Lummus
sang, “The Wedding Prayer”. As the
couple lighted the unity candle, she
sang, “You Light Up My Life.”
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore a turn-of-the-century
look gown of dry silk taffeta and a
blending of imported laces. The
Victorian sheer French neckline
reminiscent of the Victorian age of
romance was edged with Venise lace
before falling just off the shoulder
. into sleeves accented with double
ruffles trimmed in Chantilly lace and
tied with dainty bows. \
The sheer yoke and fitted bodice of
the gown were framed with Venise
lace. The very full skirt of dry silk
taffeta was embellished with
medallions of Venise lace before
extending into the chapel-length train
and hemline outlined in ruffles and
Chantilly lace.
She chose a hat of Chantilly lace
tied up on one side with imported silk
white flowers and featuring a pouf
from which fell the wedding-length
veil.
She carried a cascading bouquet of
blue, peach and white roses with
matching ribbons.
The bride also carried out the
tradition of something old, pearls
which her grandmother wore on her
wedding day, June 20, 1945;
something new, her gown; something
borrowed, her earrings; something
blue, her garter; and a sixpence in
her shoe given to her by an uncle
from England and placed there by
her father. p-A -
Mrs. Kim Lopez of Sulphur Springs
attended the bride as her matron of
honor. Bridesmaids'-were Miss
Shannon McDaniel and Miss Carrie
Beth Sharber, sister-in-law of the
bride, both of Sulphur Springs.
The attendants wore tea-length
gow'ns of light blue satin and carried
Springs.
Ushers were Joey Cooper of
Sulphur Springs and Jeffrey Cooper
of Mount Vernon. . Heath Icenhower
served as the ring bearer.
The bridegrodm wore a white
tuxedo with a peach tie and cum-
merbund. His attendants, the ushers
and the ring bearer wore gray
tuxedos with peach ties and eum-
MR. ANDMRS. WILLIAMKELLY WISER
white fan bouquets of peach and blue
flowers and ribbons.
Ashley Richey of Como and Melissa
Marks of Pickton served as flower
girls. They wore tea-length dresses of
peach eyelet
Greg Owens of Como attended the
bridegroom as his best man
Groomsmen were Brett Brock and
John Icenhower, both of Sulphur
merbunds.
Music for the ceremony was
provided by Mrs. Diane Lummus,
soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Betty
Longino, organist. Selections in-
cluded, “In This Very Room”, "Turn
Around", "Wedding Prayer" and
"You Light Up My Ijfe." ,
Following the ceremony, the
bride's parents hosted a a reception
in the fellowship hall of the church.
Houseparty members included
Mrs. Vicky Matthews, Miss Leah
Brandenburgh and Miss Stacy
Bowen, all of Sulphur Springs, at the
bride’s table and Miss Mindy
Mangum and Miss Michelle Clem-
mons at the bridegroom’s table.
Miss Jennifer Bell presided at the
registry while Miss Melissa
Icenhower distributed rice bags to
the guests.
The bride’s table was laid with a
white floor-length cloth with peach
ribbons and centered with a bouquet
of peach and blue flowers.
Highlighting the table was the
bridal cake made by Evelyn Woodard
and decorated in whit? with peach
and blue roses accented with a blue
fountain topped with wedding bells.
The bridegroom’s table was
covered with a white cloth and held a
centerpiece of blue candles. A
traditional chocolate cake made by
the bride’s grandmother, Irene
Marrs, was served.
The director of the wedding was
Paulette Acres of Sulphur Springs.
Sue Stewart, aunt of the bride, was in
charge of the reception.
For her going away outfit, the bride
wore a dress of peach eyelet with a
blue belt. The bridegroom wore beige
pants with a peach and blue striped
shirt. The couple left the church
chauffeured by John and Heath
Icenhower In their 1929 Model A Ford.
Following a honeymoon trip to
Oklahoma, the couple are making
their home in Sulphur Springs.
Rehearsal Dinner
The bridegroom’s mother, Ms.
Frances Simmons of Sulphur
Springs, hosted a rehearsal dinner at
7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Burton's
Family Restaurant.
Chicken fried steak, baked potatoes
or french fries, salad and dinner rolls
were served to those attending in-
cluded the honorees, their parents
and the wedding party. k
Partin and Showers
The brid*elect was honored with a
bridal shower Saturday, May 3,
hosted by Carol Boles, Shanda Beck
and the bridegroom’s mother.
A miscellaneous shower was held
Saturday, May 10, in the First
National Bank community room.
Hostesses included Mrs. Jana
Icenhower, Mrs. Mary Koon, Mrs
Karen Bailey, Mrs. Helen McDaniel,
Mrs. Mary Charles, Mrs. Lou Ellen
Cromer and Mrs. Diane Lummus.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore a formal gown of
pearlized crystal organza featuring a
high neckline banded with Venise
lace. The organza yoke fell into a
sweetheart front while the body of the
gown was of bridal satin covered in
pearlized sequins overlayed with
pearls. Venise lace medallions laden
with pearls covered the front of the
gown before forming a princess
dropped waistline. White covered
buttons extended from the neck to the
waist. Pearlized organza ruffles
formed the Victorian-style sleeves
featuring Venise medallions ex-
tending to the wrist. The full skirt of
the gown was of pearlized crystal
organza and bridal satin covered with
medallions cascading into a re-
embroidered hemline flounced with
deep ruffles before extending into a
cathedral train formed from an arch
of cascading ruffles.
The bride’s hat was designed
especially for her and was covered in
matching lace and pearls and held a
walking-length veil.
She carried a cascading bouquet of
pink and white silk miniature car-
nation statice, white baby's breath
and greenery accented with pink and
gray ribbons.
The bride also carried out the
tradition of something old, pearl
earrings given to her by the
bridegroom’s mother; something
new, her gown; something borrowed,
the ring pillow; something blue, her
garter; and a penny in her shoe
placed by her father.
Missie Crump of Sulphur Springs
attended as the matron of honor.
Bridesmaid was Carla Boswell.
The attendants wore gowns of pink
satin featuring puffed sleeves and a
basque waistline accented with
rossettev’They carried bouquets of
pink carnations and baby's breath
tied with pink and gray ribbons.
The bridegroom was attired in a
silver gray tuxedo with tails with a
gray tie and cummerbund accented
with a pink and white boutonniere of
miniature carnations and baby’s
breath matching the bride’s bouquet.
Brent Copeland of Sulphur Springs
attended as the best man. Groom-
sman was Allen Thompson, brother
of the bridegroom
Kristy Dixon, niece of the bride,
served as the flower girl. She wore a
dress of pearlized pink satin
overlayed with organza. Off-the-
shoulder ruffles formed the sleeves of
the gown while the waist was ac-
cented with ribbons and Bowers. Pink
bridegroom entered the sanctuary
During the ceremony, she sang,
"Endless Ixive.’’ The bride entered
the church to the traditional wedding
march. V
The bride presented a long-
stemmed red rose to her mother as
she entered the sanctuary and an
identical rose to her new mother-in-
law as the couple left to the
recessional, Just You and I.'-’
Following the ceremony, a
reception was hosted by the bride’s
parents in the fellowship hall of the
church.
A brass stand of pink impatienLs
and greenery decorated the en-
tryway into the fellowship hall
Houseparty members included
Mrs. Judy Rawson, Mrs. Susan
Ferrell, Mrs. Ixiu Ann Thompson and
Mrs. Deborah Tubb
The bride's table was covered with
a pink satin ruffled cloth overlayed
with white lace tiers and ruffles
Centering the. table was a crystal
candelabra decorated w ith pink roses
and greenery.
A three-tiered white wedding cake
decorated with pink roses and
greenery made of cake frosting
topped with a white heart holding the
traditional bride and groom
highlighted the bride’s table. Pink
punch in a crystal bowl, nuts and
mints were also served from the
table.
The bridegroom's table was
c<#ered with a beige cloth and cen-
tered with the bride’s bouquet. A
traditional chocolate cake with beige
roses, nuts, mints and coffee in a
silver urn were served.
Mrs. Susan Ferrell, sister of the
bride, presided at the registry table
which was covered with a white lace
cloth and greenery and held the beige
bride’s book.
Following a wedding trip, the
couple are residing Virginia Beach,
Va., where the bridegroom is
stationed.
Rehearsal Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Thompson
honored their son and his fiance with
a rehearsal dinner Friday night, June
20, in the fellowship hall of the
church.
An array of foods and desserts were
served to the honorees, their parents,
members of the wedding party and
special guests.
Partiesand Showers
The couple were honored with a
miscellaneous shower Sunday, June
8, in the North Hopkins School
Cafetoriuni Several friends and
relatives hosted the event.
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Keys, Clarke & Hillsamer, Dave. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, August 8, 1986, newspaper, August 8, 1986; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth774960/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.