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7:20 am Saturday, July 6, 2002

Mott, Rawls

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Melissa Anne Rawls and Bryan Wayne Mott, both of Jackson, were married Friday, May 10, 2002, in a 7 p.m. ceremony at the Old Capitol Inn, with the Rev. Larry Metzger officiating.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Jay Moore of Pearl, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Rawls of Hattiesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Don Campbell of Magee.
Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. John Stikes, and Mr. and Mrs. George Quint.
Nuptial music was provided by Heather Armstrong, flutist; and Tom Lowe, violinist.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a strapless candlelight gown with gold appliqued rosettes accentuated with pearls. Her fingertip-length veil was anchored by a tiara of pearls and crystals. The gown featured a full-length shirt with a cathedral-length train.
Renae Gaar of Magee served as maid of honor and the father of the bridegroom served as best man.
A reception was held at the Old Capital Inn following the ceremony.
After a honeymoon to Disney World, the couple resides in Jackson.

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