Powers, Clark marry in outdoor ceremony
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The bride is the daughter of Joel and Julie Powers and the granddaughter of Jo Ellen and the late Howard Powers and the late Willard and Jean Ralph.
Mr. Clark is the son of Kelvin and Lodema Clark. His grandparents are Riley and Marie Clark and the late Ivan and Vera Hibbets.
An improvised setting was staged on the porch of the home, where the bridal couple was joined in marriage by the father of the groom. Approximately 80 guests were seated in white chairs placed on the lawn, with rainbow bows marking the rows. Boston ferns and assorted greenery graced the natural setting.
Recorded musical selections were provided by Rodney Myers. Friend of the bride, Melissa Jones presided at the guest registery.
Mr. Powers gave his daughter in marriage. She chose for her wedding day a white floor length gown with a halter neckline embellished with pearls and beads. The beadwork continued around the base of the cathedral train. She carried a white rose bouquet.
Conethia Turner served her friend as matron of honor. Mary Jo Brady, the bride’s sister, was the bridesmaid. They were both wearing satin floor length sheaths in a soft buttercup color. They carried a collection of pastel roses in pink, yellow and lavender.
Kassidy Clark, niece of groom; Erika Myers, friend of bride and Brooklynn Madewell, daughter of bride were chosen as flower girls. Brooklynn wore a white and pink dress, while Kassidy and Erika wore lavender creations. They carried white baskets and were all barefoot.
Ring bearer for the wedding was Joseph Lanier, cousin of the bride. Darrell Clark of West Monroe, La., brother of the groom, was best man. Jarrod Amsden of Goose Creek, SC, cousin of the groom served as the groomsmen. Ushers for the ceremony were Logan Brady, brother-in-law of the bride and Travis Powers, brother of the bride.
Mrs. Powers chose for her daughter’s wedding a champagne dress with a sequined bodice. She wore a white rose corsage matching the bride’s bouquet.
The bridegroom’s mother wore a yellow creation and she too had a white rose corsage.
A reception for the couple was held on the lawn of the home and hosted by the bride’s parents. Guest tables, covered with white tablecloths, held pots of pink begonias. A three-tiered wedding cake was frosted in white and complimented with pastel flowers. Servers included Michele Myers, Brandi Powers, Myra Mara and Doris Stephens.
A table holding both recent and childhood photos of the couple was displayed at a focal point at the reception.
The new Mrs. Clark is a Warren County High School graduate and is employed with Apex Construction. Her husband is in the United States Army, stationed in Fort Campbell, Ky. The couple honeymooned in Atlanta.