By Staff
Autumn Leigh Gatlin and William Randall Wedgeworth, both of Meridian, were married Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, at Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joe Lofton officiating.
Parents of the couple are Steve and Vickie Gatlin, and Glynn Ray and Rita Wedgeworth, all of Meridian.
Grandparents of the bride are Grady and Margaret Gatlin, the late Van Davis, Carol McLemore and the late Pauline McLemore.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are Willie Ray and Donie Jean Wedgeworth, and the late W.F. and Gladys Brown.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Angi Jones, vocalist; Jim Snellgrove, guitarist and vocalist; Ryan Keller and Penny McLemore, pianists.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a white gown with sequined spaghetti straps. The bodice was encrusted with shimmering sequins which flowed into a full tulle skirt. Her tulle veil was anchored by a rhinestone tiara.
Angi Jones of Meridian served as matron of honor. Allison Barr of Meridian served as maid of honor. Other attendants were Abby Gatlin, Leah Wright and Lisa McCarter, all of Meridian.
Macy Jones of Meridian was flower girl.
The father of the bridegroom served as best man. Groomsmen and ushers were Glenn Ray Wedgeworth Jr. of Meridian, Drew Covington of Livingston, Ala., Wayne Adams of Meridian, Eddie Mason of Livingston, Josh Wedgeworth and Bradley Wedgeworth, both of Meridian.
Keaton Jones of Meridian served as ring bearer.
Rice bag attendants were Macy Jones and Isabella Snow. Program attendant was Lauren Touchton.
A reception was held at Meridian Museum of Art following the ceremony.
Assisting at the reception were Holley Speed, Lauren Webb, Wendy Windham and Morgan Gatlin.
After a honeymoon in Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Cozumel, Mexico, the couple resides in Meridian.