Katherine Anne Harris weds Bernie Joe Brown
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The bride is the daughter of the late Sam and Dorothy Brock and the late J.C. Hayes.
Parents of the groom are Connie and the late Willard Brown.
The entrance to the historic law office was lined with potted purple iris, summer perennials and Boston fern. A large arrangement of fresh cut tropical flowers adorned the foyer. Guests were seated by Barry Medley and Vicki Hollis to music chosen by the bridal couple for the occasion. Selections included “Evergreen,” “I’ve Dreamed of You,” “Love Like Ours,” “It Must Be You” and “Just one Lifetime.”
For her wedding day, the bride chose an off-white ankle length chiffon dress with a short sleeve sheer jacket embellished with pearls and appliqu?s. She wore a singe strand of pearls with matching earrings. Her bouquet was yellow roses, baby’s breath and greenery tied with satin ribbon.
Shelly Cope, daughter-in-law of the bride, served as matron of honor. She wore a purple tea-length two piece dress. She carried an arrangement of red roses and greenery tied with satin ribbon.
Miss Madison Cope, grandaughter of the couple, served as flower girl. She wore a beige chiffon dress with flower appliqu?s on the bodice and a satin bow at the waist. Her flowered headband matched the appliqu?s of her dress. She carried a basket of yellow rose petals.
Shirley Jones served as the groom’s best man.
“You Are The Love of My Life” by Roberta Flack played softly as the bride, escorted by friend Frank D. Farrar, entered the wedding setting.
The couple exchanged vows written especially for them by Judge Ross in front of the fireplace in the law library. The fireplace was flanked by arrangements of yellow roses, baby’s breath and greenery in crystal vases atop golden pedestals. Antique brass and crystal candleholders graced the fireplace mantle.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the newlyweds were presented to the assembled guests and exited the setting to “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.”
A reception was hosted by friends and family of the bridal couple in the ballroom of the VFW Post 5064 immediately following the ceremony.
Balloon bouquets and arrangements of fresh cut flowers graced the lobby area leading to the ballroom. Shelda Hall and Pat Panter attended the guest register. Guest tables were adorned with white linen cloths and arrangements of white daisies and crystal candle holders. The bridal table was covered with white linen cloths and centered with a three-tier wedding cake, which was topped with the traditional bride and groom figures. The cake was flanked by the traditional bride and groom figures. The cake was flanked by arrangements of yellow roses, baby’s breath and greenery in crystal vases. Champagne, punch and an assortment of finger foods were served by daughter-in-laws Mandie Harris and Shelly Cope to the 100 guests.
The new Mrs. Brown is an administrative assistant for Porter Roofing Contractors and program manager for Farrar, Holliman and Medley law firm.
Mr. Brown is retired from the U.S. Army and is currently Quartermaster for the VFW Post 5064.
The newlyweds are residing on Childress Street.