Amy Dean married in church ceremony
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The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Dean, Jr. Her grandparents are Benjamin and the late Mary R. Strickler and the late Mr. and Mrs. Marion Andrew Dean.
Mr. Edgerton is the son of John Edgerton of Indianapolis, Ind. and Kathleen Edgerton of Roswell, Ga. He is the grandson of Betty and the late Henry Edgerton of Lake Barrington, Ill. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Lake from Belvedere, Ill.
A stringed quartet from the Alabama Symphony Orchestra played classical hymns and selections, ?Largo Winter,? ?Orchestral Suite No. 3,? ?Jesu, Joy of Man?s Desiring,? and ?Royal Fireworks.?
A scripture reading from Colossians 3: 12-17 was read by the father of the groom and The Lord?s Prayer was recited in unison.
Amy was escorted down the aisle by her father wearing an ivory silk princess A-line strapless model by Amsale. A corded lace appliqu? accented her waist. Her veil was cathedral style creation bordered with lace and her matching pearl necklace and earrings were a gift from her parents on her special day. The bridal bouquet consisted of white draping roses, calla lilies, orchids and tulips encased in white ribbon.
Dr. Mollie deShazo Buck was chosen as the bride?s matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Jill Pentecost Bronaugh, Corrine Griffin Chapman, Catherine Shelton Jones and Emily Holt Wright.
They were each attired in two-piece chocolate brown taffeta gowns. The floor-length models featured ivory buttons down the back. Each carried fresh bouquets of Gerber daisies, bells of Ireland, tulips and vibrant colored calla lilies.
Nicholas Chase Edgerton of Lawrence, Kan. was the best man. Groomsmen included Beau Blackman, Roy Andrew Brown, Benjamin Andrew Dean and Chad Jefferey Phillips.
The mother of the bride wore a lavender taupe full-length gown with a tailored sequined jacket. She carried a fresh bouquet of roses, calla lilies and orchids in soft green, coral, red and yellow.
The groom?s mother was attired in a floor-length gold lacy tailored dress with matching jacket. She, too, carried a fresh bouquet of assorted floral.
Following the wedding, a reception was held at The Club in Birmingham hosted by the bride?s parents. A large airy bouquet dominated the food table, with individual tables holding glass votives reflecting on mirrors scattered with rose petals and the bridesmaid?s bouquets.
A three-tiered ivory wedding cake with butter cream icing was topped with a small bouquet of roses and scattered petals. The groom?s cake was a two-layer chocolate cake with chocolate butter cream icing and fudge scrollwork.
The Undergrounders Band played for entertainment and dancing during the reception.
The new Mrs. Edgerton is a graduate of Warren County High School and attended Birmingham Southern College. She is a cum laude graduate of The University of Tennessee school of occupational therapy. She is employed as a registered occupational therapist with Amedisys Home Health in Birmingham.
Mr. Edgerton is a graduate of Thomas Worthington High School in Worthington, Ohio. He has a BS degree in operations management from Auburn University and is employed by Holcombe Door and Window Company in Birmingham.
Several gatherings were held in the couple?s honor. A bridesmaid?s luncheon was held at the home of the matron of honor, hosted by Lisa Close, Diane Strickler, Janet Stephens, aunts of the bride; and special friend, Marilyn McGee. A bridal shower was hosted by Charlotte Boyd, Jeanine Jacobs, Jenny Mullican, Pat Collier, Nancy Burck, Linda Young and Lee Zwemer at the Mullican home.
The rehearsal dinner was held at the Bare Hands Art Gallery in Birmingham and was hosted by the parents of the groom. A kitchen and linens shower was held in Atlanta and given by Janice Moulard and the groom?s mother. Friends of the groom treated him with a tool and gadget party in Birmingham. A cocktail party was hosted by several friends of the bride and held in Birmingham.
The couple honeymooned in Negril, Jamaica and are residing in Birmingham.