The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 201, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, April 5, 1996 Page: 2 of 4
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King, Nuckolls exchange wedding
vows in double-ring ceremony
Mrs. Steven Ronald Nuckolls
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Ronald Nuckolls were united
. in maniage at 6 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 3, in the sanctuary of First Baptist
Church. Dr. David Haidage of Sulphur
Springs officiated the double-ring cer-
emony.
The bride is the daughter iof Mr. and
Mrs. Roy King of Sulphur Springs.
The groom is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Ron Nuckolls of Rockwall.
‘ CK**irilharria£'t* her family and
escorted to the altar by her father, the
bride cho&e an elegWIt Alfred Angelo
designer gown of white bridal silk
satin. The standup Victorian neckline
and fitted bodice were embellished
with appliqued imported alencon lace,
encrusted with pearls, trimmed lace
and sequins and came to a point below
the waistline. Flowing in satin and
beaded appliques the cathedral-length
skirt and train was adorned with pearls
and iridescent sequins. The back of the
gown had a satin silk three-tiered tai-
lored bow.
The full-length Victorian satin
sleeves accentuated the bodice, repeat-
ing the design of alencon lace, seed
pearls and iridescent sequins and were
tapered to a point on the hand.
The veil complemented her gown
with a matching tiara headpiece of
beaded flowers and pearls. Attached to
the tiara were three layers of ruffles
lavished with three layers of illusion
dotted with tiny seed pearls that fell to
her fingertips.
The bride's cascading bouquet fea-
tured wedding white flowers of
Casablanca lilies, gardenias, stephan-
otis and roses all beautifully arranged
with English ivy and sprays of pearls.
For the traditional bridal custom, the
bride wore her fraternal great-grand-
mother’s antique pearl drop necklace
presented by her grandmother, Lucille
King. Her father placed coins in her
shoe representing the year of birth of with greenery and white bows made
the bride and groom. She also wore a by the bride's aunt, which provided an
down for the wedding couple’s chil-
dren to use in their wedding.
Joey Edwards of Garland served as
the best man. Groomsmen were Nick
Zilliken of McKinney, Derek Funder-
burk of Commerce and Eric Elrod of
Arlington.
Kenneth Phillips of Fort Worth,
Brad Glenn and Chad Glenn of Sul-
phur Springs, stepbrothers of the bride,
served as ushers.
The groom chose a black Perry Ellis
tuxedo with tails, a white bowtie, cum-
merbund and vest. His boutonniere
was a single white rose with stephan-
otis.
Groomsmen, ushers and fathers
wore black Perry Ellis tuxedos with
black bowties and cummerbunds.
They wore single red rose bouton-
nieres with baby’s breath.
Music for the ceremony was provid-
ed by pianist/organist Barbara Taylor
of Sulphur Springs, who played
“Trumpet Voluntary in D,” “Bridal
Chorus” and “The Wedding March.”
Soloist Tom Nelson of Yantis sang
“Unchained Melody” and “Standing
Right Next to Me,” while soloist
Brynette Pogue of Sulphur Springs
sang “Here You Stand” and “Unity
Candle Song.” “When I Fall in Love,”
was sung as a duet by the two soloists
and the entire congregation sang “The
Lord’s Prayer.”
The bride’s stepmother chose for
her daughter’s wedding a floor-length
two-piece Watters and Watters suit in
midnight blue trimmed in lace. The
groom’s mother chose a floor-length
dress of burgundy chiffon accented
with a brocade jacket.
The softly lit sanctuary was
enhanced by a backdrop of a candle
arch, spirals and candle trees entwined
tulips, springeria fem and leatherleaf
greenery. The cake was topped with
flowers m
dainty white garter with blue bows.
The bride wore the beautiful tiara veil
borrowed from her cousin, Kim
Miller. Her parents gave her wedding
dress as something new.
Mrs. Amy Sells of Sulphur Springs,
sister of the bride, was the matron of
honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Amy
Lehr of Garland, Miss Debbie Bamum
of Rowlett and Miss Jennifer Wright
of Commerce. oows anacneo at iocai points, anting Rockwall High School and will grad-
The bridal attendants wore floor- on the banisters were tapered candles uate ^ semester from East Texas
elegant setting for the ceremony. The
prayer bench was decorated with a
beautiful arrangement of white roses,
gardenias and white stephanotis.
White alabaster columns displayed
beautiful ferns and ferns we/e also
placed among the candelabras. The
unity candle was placed on a matching
stand. The church bannisters were dec-
orated with English ivy and white
matching the bride’s bouquet
The groom’s cake was two-tiered
chocolate basket weave hexagon-
shaped confection. The cake posi-
tioned on mirrors was accented with
kiwi fruit and clusters of purple and
green grapes. The pineapple cream
punch and coffee were served from
silver appointments.
A wonderful buffet was served fea-
turing sliced roast beef, shrimp, vari-
ous fruits and hors d’ouevres. Guests
enjoyed the buffet and cakes on beau-
tifully decorated tables adorned with
candles and silver appointments while
listening and dancing to various selec-
tions of music. The music was pre-
sented and emceed by Mr. and Mrs.
Mike Shing in honor of the newlywed
couple. The bride and groom enjoyed
the first dance followed by the bride
and her father, who honored his
daughter as the new Mrs. Steven
Nuckolls and the groom danced with
his mother.
The best man, Joey Edwards, pre-
sented a champagne toast to the new-
lyweds while everyone wished them
happiness, prosperity and everlasting
love.
Rori Hall of Commerce and Amber
Clifton of Sulphur Springs presided at
the registry table. The bride’s portrait
was displayed next to the gift table
and registry.
Lacey Ross and Jamie Miller,
cousins of the bride, passed out rice
bags that had been placed in white
baskets decorated with red bows and
flowers to all guests throughout the
reception.
Following a wedding trip to Forrest
Hills Mountain Resort in Dehlonega,
Ga., the couple returned on the follow-
ing Friday to their new home in Gar-
land. • ••
The bride is a 1991 graduate of Sul-
phur Springs High School. She gradu-
ated in i99S frifom East Texas SWP,
University with a bachelor of science
degree in criminal justice, where she
wasjpresident of Chi Omega. She is
presently empli
bows attached at focal points. Sitting
employed by the State Bank
of Texas in Garland.
The groom is a 1990 graduate of
length, straight scarlet and white crepe
dresses that were split up the side and
complemented with pearl and sequin
buttons. Each dress featured a sweet-
heart, off-the-shoulder neckline with
long sleeves.
They carried naturally tied bouquets
of white roses, lilies and English ivy
gathered with chiffon bows.
The flower girl and ring bearer, both
nieces of the bride, wore red velvet
empire dresses accented with white
chiffon collars and embroidered lace
with matching bows and baby 's breath
in their hair. Ashley Sells of Sulphur
Springs carried a satin and lace basket
and Cayci Colfax of Hugo, Okla., car-
ried a satin and lace pillow embel-
lished with pearls made by the bride’s
stepmother, Yvonne King, to be passed
situated in crystal holders. These can-
dibs were lit in memory of deceased
grandparents and grandparents that
were physically unable to attend the
ceremony.
The church pews were marked by
candle-globed aisle slanders. Each one
was tied with white bows and bows
were placed down the aisles on the
church pews
The bride presented her stepmother
and new mother-in-law with long-
stemmed red roses.
Following the ceremony, a reception
hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roy King and
Mr and Mrs. Ronald Nuckolls was
held in Heritage Hall.
Members of the houseparty were
Lon MacAfee, Jennipher Kidds, Kristi
Graves, Angie Dickens, Rori Hall,
Brandi Hine, Mary Katherine Paddock
and Jennifer Duncan.
Mrs. Paula Ferrell, Mrs. Cindy Lan-
caster, Mrs. Jennifer Gregory and Mrs.
Daidre Humphries directed and coor-
dinated the wedding. Mrs. Tonya
Ross, aunt of the bride, was in charge
of decorations.
The reception area was decorated by
numerous twinkling lights. The bride
and groom’s table was beautifully
draped with white Battenburg lace
tablecloths, accented with strings of
pearls and various floral arrangements
matching the bride’s bouquet and also
the gift table and registry tables, all
made and decorated by “Evelyn.”
The focal point was a four-tiered
floating bride’s cake of French vanilla
with pineapple cream Filling Clear
columns separated each layer which
were decorated with white chocolate,
filigree molds and scallops of white
frosting. Further adorning the cake
were Casablanca lilies, orchids, roses,
freesia, button poms, gerbera daisies,
State University with a degree in busi-
ness administration and industrial
engineering and was also president of
Pi Kappa Alpha. He is currently
employed by Dobson Roofing Compa-
ny.
Showers and Parties
A reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs.
Ron Nuckolls was held at Heritage
Hall. Barbecue and drinks were
enjoyed amid decorations of red and
white linen.
Anengagement party hosted by Ron
and Eftaine Nuckolls was held May 13.
Barbecue and margaritas were served.
A champagne luncheon hosted by
Carolyn Kuhlman and Nancy Both-
acker was held Nov 4.
A miscellaneous shower hosted by
Paula Ferrell, Cindy Lancaster and
Jennifer Gregory was held Nov. 5.
A personal shower hosted by Jen-
nifer Wright was held Dec. 5. Chi
Omega sisters were the guests.
Jennipher Kidd and Kristi Graves
hosted a personal shower on Dec. 19,
at Wandeen Easley’s home.
A Honey-Do shower was held Jan.
19. Hosts were Cliff and Linda
Edwards, Joey Edwards, Jennifer
Wright and Amy and Sean Lehr.
Yvonne King hosted a bridal lun-
cheon on Jan. 20, at Mary of Puddin’
Hill in Greenville.
A miscellaneous shower hosted by
Daidre Humphries and NETD
employees was held Jan. 29.
A “Get Me To the Church on Time”
buffet was held for family and wed-
ding attendants before the wedding in
front of Jackson Gardens at First Bap-
tist Church. Hosts were Angie Dick-
ens, Pat Dickens and Dannie
Haynsworth
Hammargren, Vickery to wed
Mrs. Gleaaa Hauurpti sad Steves Hammargren. both of Sulphur
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. sister of the bride. Larry
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The bride teaches at Blue Ridge
Independent School District and the
groom is employed at Tenry'a TWm
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p Grandparents attending the wed-
ding were l&lianNarman of
Qanby and Paul and OctUe Byrne
Sr. ofOun Barrel
wedding trip to Colorado,
the couple will reside in Greenville.
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GUIDEUnes
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care of before a marriage, but don’t
forget to let The News-Telegram
know about your engagement and
wedding.
Engagement and wedding
announcement forms may be picked
up at The News-Telegram news-
room during business hours, 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Photographs are used with engage-
ment announcements.
Wedding announcements may be
accompanied by a photograph if it
is brought to the newspaper within
six weeks after the wedding. A
good black and white or color por-
trait of the couple or bride is pre-
ferred. Soft-focus photographs will
not be used.
Photographs submitted after the
six-week deadline will not be pub-
lished.
All wedding announcements are
subject to beitjg shortened; pho-
tographs may be cropped at the dis-
cretion of the society editor.
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on file in the newsroom, where they
may be picked up the Monday after
publication.
Photos must be reclaimed within
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of-town photographs must be
accompanied by a self-addressed,
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tion must be neatly printed or typed.
Illegible items will not be used.
Weddings and engagements are
published in the Sunday edition of
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Birthday announcements will run
with or without a photograph for
individuals age 6 or younger and
age 75 or older only.
| Engagement announcement
■f Joyce MrfWww of Irving and Powell Vickery of Sulphur Springs.
The couple wii wed March 31, ia Las Vegas. A reception will be held
3 pa. la S pa. Saturday, April 6, ia Lake Highlands Baptist
art invited to attend.
Cheryl Petersen of Hurst announces the engagement and approaching
„ , ... - , . marriage of her daughter, Jeanne Lynn Petersen, to Brandon Edward
Gordon and Louise Jenkins Coker celebrated tbeir 50th wedding Key, son of Jody Draper of North Richland Hilk and grandson of Chris-
anniversary Sunday, March 24. They were married on March 24,1044, tine Morris of Sulphur Springs and the late T.G. Morris. The ceremony
in Rockwall County. They have a son and daughter-in-law, Gary aad will be bdd at 6 pjn. Saturday, May 18, hi the First Christian Church of
Ann. and a granddaughter. Kellie. Fort Worth.
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Keys, Scott & Lamb, Bill. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 201, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, April 5, 1996, newspaper, April 5, 1996; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth780156/m1/2/: accessed June 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.