Smith, May vows solemnized in ceremony
The bride is the daughter of Tim and Angela Whitman and parents of the bridegroom are Richard May of Sparta and Kay May of West Blocton, AL.
Minister Johnny Clayton conducted the 6 p.m. service with recorded music provided by Robert Jefferies.
Brandy May and Sarah Zinsky presided at the guest register.
A lovely handpainted background drapery of fall leaves set the bridal scene, aglow with candlelight from brass candelabra. Garlands of fall leaves were accented by peach and eggplant ombre sheer ribbon. Mums in fall colors were placed at focal points on the stage.
The bride was resplendent attired in a strapless mock two-piece gown of bren satin. The creation was embellished with pearl and sequins in a leaf design with schiffli lace around the hem and down the sweeping train. Her two-tier tulle veil was attached to a crystal beaded handmade tiara and was scattered with pearls and hand sewn leaf designs.
The bridal bouquet was a hand tied arrangement of peach roses, cream ranunculus, lavender pin cushions, Lily of the valley, sunflowers and black-eyed Susans, all tied with pearl sheer ribbon. The bouquet and other wedding decorations were designed by the bride’s uncle, Richard Worth.
Chosen as matrons of honor were Christy Newby and Shannon Desmarais. Bridesmaids were Anastasia Tittsworth and Taylor Tittsworth, cousins of the bride, and Lori Lowery.
They were all attired in formal length, spaghetti strap gowns of lavender haze chiffon. Their ensemble was completed with flowing chiffon scarfs. They each carried hand tied bouquets of deep eggplant hydrangeas, sunflowers, velvet fall leaves and peach Gerber daisies tied with eggplant sheer ribbon.
Flower girls were Riley Desmarais and Haley Newby. The little misses wore white matching sleeveless chiffon and satin formal gowns decorated with sequins and pearls. They had baby’s breath halos and carried white satin baskets filled with fall leaves and hydrangea blossoms.
Timmy Whitman, brother of the bride, was the ring bearer.
Best man was the groom’s father, Richard May of Smithville. Groomsmen were brothers of the groom, Kyle Zinsky and Will May, of Smithville.
Mother of the bride was attired in a plum formal length model of chiffon and satin. The bridegroom’s mother wore a two-piece beige suit. Both mothers wore corsages of peach roses, lilac sprays with lavender ribbon.
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was given for approximately 200 guests. A large floral centerpiece of sunflowers, alstromerias, hackberry, pears, acorns and grapes stood on the serving table, accented with glowing hurricane candlelight lamps.
A table held portraits of the bride as a child painted by her uncle, Richard Worth. On display, also was the bridal portrait displayed on draping, handpainted fabric.
A white, five-layer bridal cake had cascading white roses topped with a crystal Mickey and Minnie bride and groom. Handmade pearlized paper leaves were placed around the base of the cake.
Servers were Challis Higgins, Kelly Worth, Keri Morton, Jewel Walker, Amy Wood and Shirley Swanson. They each wore corsages of sunflowers, purple velvet leaves and Gerber daisies.
The bride is the granddaughter of James and Dorotha Tittsworth, Jan Whitman and Gary Whitman. Her great-grandparents are Fred Tittsworth and the late Paralee Tittsworth; and the late John and Florence Scott.
The groom’s grandmother is Edna May.
The new Mrs. May is a graduate of Warren County High School and Mister Wayne’s Barber School. She is a master barber/stylist at Creative Illusions. Mr. May is a graduate of VoTech with a mechanics degree and employed with Federal Mogul.
The couple honeymooned in Gatlinburg and are residing on Beersheba Hwy.