Gumz-Hopkins vows spoken

Monika Danielle Gumz and Dustin Dwayne Hopkins pledged marriage vows in an intimate outdoor ceremony taking place July 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Rawson. Braxton Hunter officiated at half past six o’clock in the evening as the couple exchanged wedding rings.

The bride is the daughter of Kay Raymond, James Hodge, Beverly Hodge and Dwight LeMay. She is the granddaughter of Audrey Raymond, the late Walter E. Raymond, Roxie Hodge and the late James Hodge of Winchester Springs.

The bridegroom’s parents are Diane Winfrey and Ricky Hopkins. He is the grandson of Roseanne and George Rawson, Carlene and Charles Hopkins.

The bride, escorted by her father, was attired in a long white gown with embroidery accenting the strapless bodice. She carried a hand bouquet of rosebuds and other flowers embedded in trailing ivy.

Chosen as matron of honor was Jenny Jaco with Heather Jones as maid of honor.

Kevin Hopkins served as best man and Nigel Hopkins was groomsman. They are brothers of the bridegroom.

After the vows were spoken, a reception was also held on the lawn at the Rawson home.

The newlyweds honeymooned at Ft. Walton Beach and Destin, Fla. They are residing in Warren County.

The bride and groom graduated with the Warren County High School Class of 1999. She is employed by Peking Restaurant and he is an employee of McMinnville Tool and Die.