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Griffith, Reynolds wed in beach ceremony

The wedding ceremony of Lakeara Nichelle Griffith and Micheal Blaka Reynolds was solemnized in a beach ceremony in Panama City Beach, Fla. Mike Steakley officiated the 6 p.m. double ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Brent and Dawn Griffith. Her grandparents are Ralph and Joyce Griffith and Barbara and Jack Morris. She is the great-granddaughter of Melba Fraley.

Mr. Reynolds is the son of Mike and Janice Reynolds. He is the grandson of Charles and Hazel Winfree and J.B. and Bonita Reynolds.

Musical selections of the couple’s favorite songs were played for the nuptials.

A beach wedding scene was decorated with burning tiki torches, an archway covered with fresh seasonal flowers coordinating with the pink and green color motif.

Mr. Griffith escorted his daughter to the ceremony. She chose for her wedding day a two-piece vintage style gown in antique gold. Her mermaid style skirt was topped with a lace up corset bodice. The gown was embellished with antique gold stitching and beadwork at the bodice and around the hemline. She carried a bouquet of fresh roses, wrapped in a pearl satin sash.

Sisters Lindsey and Lacey Griffith were the maids of honor, with Shea Thompson serving as the bridesmaid. They were attired in a strapless petunia pink gown. They carried two long-stemmed roses.

The couple’s daughter Keira Reynolds, and niece Haven McBride were the flower girls. They were adorable in their white cotton dresses, with pink monograms on the bodice. They carried pink and green flower petals.

Chase Mathis was the best man, with groomsmen being Aaron Hutchins and Tommy Weddington.

Nephew Jax McBride was the ring bearer. He wore a white button-up shirt, monogrammed in green, with his black shorts.

A reception was held for the couple on the beach, hosted by the bride’s parents. Round tables with white linen clothes, held candles and seashells in displays of sand. Lit tiki torches surrounded the table area. Approximately 65 guests participated in the festive occasion.

A three-tiered bridal pound cake was iced in pink, featuring green monogram.

The new Mrs. Reynolds is a graduate of Warren County High School and is a homemaker. Her husband is a Boyd Christian High School graduate, and received a degree from Motlow State Community College. He is employed at Tim’s Motors.

The couple spent the week in a beach house in Panama City, and are residing in McMinnville.

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