Lancaster,Galligan vows solemnized in Memphis

The recent wedding of Meredith Anne Lancaster and Michael Trevor Allison Galligan was held at Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis. The 6 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Rev. Dr. Steve Montgomery and Rev. Dr. Jimmie Lancaster. Dr. Ted Gibboney was the organist. A prayer was given by Rev. Jason Lancaster, brother of the bride.

The bride is the daughter of Jimmie and Jill Lancaster of Germantown, and the late Dr. Anthony Hooper. She is the granddaughter of Matilda and the late Col. Thomas Valenteen.

Mr. Galligan is the son of Grier Galligan and Mike Galligan. His grandparents are Lucille and the late George Galligan, the late William B. and Rebecca Moore Allison.

Miss Lancaster was escorted to the alter by her father wearing a floor length ivory lace gown with a chapel train. The model had a wrapped V-neck bodice and ivory satin sash tied in the back, accented with an antique crystal brooch. She carried a bouquet of white anemones, white tulips and white sweet peas.

Sarah Tipton of Caruthersville, Mo. was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Rachel Tilley of Benton, Ark.; Sarah Leer of Ft. Smith, Ark; Amber Hall and Jessica Lambert of Hot Springs, Ark.; Kate Hazelrig of Birmingham, Ala. and Emily Wells of Kansas City, Mo.

They all were attired in steel blue, strapless gowns, and carried bouquets of white cala lilies, tulips and grape hyacinths.

The bride’s niece Karis Lancaster from Chicago, Ill. was the flower girl. The little miss wore a white dress and a crown of white daisies. She carried a bouquet of white daisies.

Elijah Lancaster, the bride’s nephew, was the ring bearer.

Best man duties were bestowed on Ben Newman. Groomsmen included J.T. Martin, Steven Phillips, Fernando Greene, Wes Newman, Chuck Harper of Chevy Chase, Md.; Robb Weigel of Nashville, Dave Miller of Montgomery, Ala.; Nat Smith of Conway, S. Car.; Ryan Master of Shreveport, La; Zack Galligan of Lebanon.

Wedding ushers were Adam Boyd of Chattanooga, Rob Weil of Alabama, Johnathan Large of Memphis and Charles Key of Paducah, Ky.

Following the wedding ceremony, a wedding reception was given for the couple at the Peabody Hotel with approximately 250 attending.

The new Mrs. Galligan received a B.A. in religious studies, with a minor in psychology from Rhodes College in Memphis. She obtained a M.S. in child and family development from the University of Georgia. She is employed at LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center as a child life specialist.

Mr. Galligan received a B.A. in international studies, minoring in history from Rhodes College. He is pursuing a law degree from the University of Memphis, where he will start his third year in the fall.

The couple honeymooned in Zihuantenejo, Mexico and are residing in Memphis.