Phillips marries Close in church ceremony
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The bride is the daughter of James and Vicky Jackson and Donald and Belinda Phillips, all of Huntsville. Her grandparents are Geneva McNair, Bill and the late Vera Phillips, the late Wilson Crabtree, the late Lloyd and Edna Jackson and Pearlie and Ross Adams.
Mr. Close is the son of Bobby and Lisa Taylor. He is the grandson of Odis and Marguerite Close and the late Marion and Melba Dean.
Columns accented with greenery and silver netting and baskets filled with ivory lilies, roses and greenery set the wedding stage. Pianist Sharon Keffer provided musical selections, ?Tara?s Theme,? ?Gone With the Wind? and ?Somewhere in Time.?
The bride was given in marriage by her father Donald Phillips and stepfather James Jackson. Miss Phillips was resplendent in a designer gown by Monique Luo. The A-line organza model featured a strapless bodice embellished with lilac and silver beadwork. It gathered at the left side and had a small train. Her ivory tulle veil was decorated with a beaded edge trim. The bridal bouquet consisted of ivory roses, caspia and greenery.
Myka Jackson, sister of the bride and Tiffany Brazell, cousin, were designated as maids of honor.
Bridesmaids included Tabitha Lawrence, Tami Lawrence and Brandy Phillips, sisters of the bride; Anna Styes and Kara Parker, friends of the bride. All the attendants were attired in Victorian lilac floor-length gowns. They carried hand-tyed ivory roses and caspia bouquets.
Flower girls were Ann Marie Garcia and Kelsey Vinson, both cousins of the bride. They wore ivory dresses with ivory flowers adorning their hair. Each scattered ivory rose petals carried in baskets.
Wesley and Cody Tripp from Gurley, Ala. were the ring bearers.
Jude Bhika, from Huntsville and friend of the groom, was chosen as best man. Groomsmen included Bryan Brown, Bruce Moore, Ryan Sullivan, Richard Nash and Jonathon Wells.
Ushers for the ceremony included David Jackson and Shane Phillips, both brothers of the bride; Jason Howell and Trent Allegood.
Both the bride?s mother and stepmother wore champagne floor-length dresses with matching jackets featuring decorative beadwork. Corsages of ivory roses were also worn.
Mr. Close?s mother was attired in a champagne and green model accented with a lace overlay. She wore a corsage of ivory roses.
While in their wedding attire, the newlyweds were chauffeured in a vintage Rolls Royce to a reception at Trinity United Methodist Church in Huntsville.
White tablecloths covered reception tables, topped with lilac candles and ivory rose petals. A four-tiered ivory cake was embellished with ribbons and flowers. A groom?s cake consisted of a three-tiered chocolate creation topped with chocolate-dipped strawberries. Guests enjoyed assorted cheeses, fruits, vegetables, dips and hors d?oeuvres.
Several functions were given for the couple, including a shower given by the bride?s aunt Ellen Letson, Myka Jackson, sister of the bride and Tiffany Brazell, cousin. A lingerie shower was given by Anna Styes and Kara Parker. A bridesmaid luncheon at Main St. Cafe in Madison, Ala. was hosted by Joletta Dean.
A rehearsal dinner at the church was given by the groom?s parents and assisted by Lisa Barnes and Joletta Dean.
The new Mrs. Phillips is a student at Athens State University. She is employed as assistant manager/keyholder of American Eagle Outfitters in Huntsville.
He is a student at University of Alabama and employed at System Studies Simulation in Huntsville. They honeymooned at Disney World Resort in Orlando and are residing in Huntsville.