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3:48 pm Saturday, July 31, 2004

Russell, Temple

By Staff
Brandy Michelle Temple of Bailey and Trent Lee Russell of Union were married Saturday, April 24, 2004, at Fellowship Baptist Church with the Revs. Dr. Jimmy Williams and Lynn Chesney officiating.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Temple of Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Burlon Russell of Bowling Green, Ky.
Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Gressett of Collinsville and Cecil Temple of Meridian and the late Ola Kate Temple.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are Maurine Winfield of Union and the late Bill Winfield and Marjorie Russell of Little Rock and the late Thurman Russell.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Twyla Hurst of Meridian.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a strapless white gown featuring a full tulle skirt embellished with crystal beading. For her headpiece, the bride wore an elbow-length veil anchored by a tiara of rhinestones and crystals. She carried a bouquet of white roses.
Amy Mixon of Meridian served as maid of honor. Other attendants were Karen Dennis of Cuba, Ala., Angela Combs of Collinsville and Christina Walters of Meridian. Junior bridesmaid was Sara Livingston of Meridian.
Kaitlin Goforth of Little Rock was flower girl.
The bridegroom's father served as best man. Groomsmen and ushers were Dusty Russell of Bowling Green, Ralin Williams and Jeremiah Russell, both of Collinsville, and Joel Germany of Union.
Grant Russell of Bailey was ring bearer.
Program attendants were Chloe Martin of Bailey and Tristan Winfield of Newton.
A reception was held at the church's family life center following the ceremony.
Assisting at the reception were Mrs. Rusty Gressett, Lynn Martin, Susan Combs, Vicki Flake and Brooke McCann.
After a honeymoon in Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple resides in Little Rock.

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