Cartledge, Day wed at Trinity Assembly

Sara Cartledge and Daniel Day celebrate following their wedding ceremony held at Trinity Assembly in Algood.

Sara Cartledge and Daniel Day were married recently in a double ring ceremony at Trinity Assembly in Algood. The bride’s father officiated the wedding.

She is the daughter of Jacquie and Donald Cartledge of Santiago, Chile. Her grandparents are Buford and Maxine Nivens of Allons and Don and Mona Cartledge.

The groom is the son of Ben and Rosalind Day and the grandson of Audrey Marino.

Steve and Marj Harris sang “The Prayer” during communion and “You Raise Me Up” as the wedding party entered the sanctuary. The traditional “Wedding March” marked the entrance of the bride, escorted by her father. A special song, “I’m Yours” written by Daniel, was sung by the wedding couple.

Haille York attended the guest registry.

Four large pillars, holding Boston ferns, served as the alter decorations. The minister stood beneath a dome centered midst the pillars. Communion and the unity candle was placed on a mirror-topped table. White tulle bows marked each pew.

The lovely bride wore a princess style ball gown with flowing train. The bodice, heavily accented with sequins, featured spaghetti straps. She carried a nosegay of white roses.

Attending her best friend as matron of honor was Rebecca Marlow of Springfield, Mo. Bridesmaids were Koreen Mazurek and Kristy Ringer, both of Springfield. They were attired in floor-length lavender dresses embellished with sequins.

Hannah Nivens, daughter of Ryan and Tonya Nivens, was the flower girl. The ring bearer was Dylan Nivens, son of Jim and Rachel Nivens.

Chris Day served his brother as best man. Ryan Lewis, Mark Marlow and Jonathan Cartledge, the bride’s brother were the groomsmen.

Ushers for the event were Jim Nivens of Columbus, Ohio and Gary Nivens of Springfield.

The mother of the bride wore a pale green suit featuring sequins and rhinestones of jacket cuffs.

The bridegroom’s mother was attired in a fuschia model.

A reception was held for the couple in Crossville at the Cumberland Worship Center. An ocean theme was used with sea shells and palms trees gracing the area. A white wedding cake was embellished with pink, purple and white metallic shells. Centerpieces placed on the tables were glass bowls filled with sand, shells and starfish.

The bride left the reception wearing a black spaghetti strap dress with a matching jacket. The couple honeymooned in the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg.

She attends Central Bible College in Springfield and is currently a junior. She works as a secretary at the assemblies of God headquarters for the Spanish Pentecostal Evangel.

Mr. Day also attends Central Bible College and is currently a junior. He worked for FedEx and now employed as a youth pastor. He also works at the assemblies of God Headquarters in the evangelism department.