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5:36 pm Saturday, August 7, 2004

Harris, Bell

By Staff
Laurel Helms Bell of Gainesville, Fla. and Robert Neal "Bo" Harris of Meridian were married on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, in a barefoot ceremony on the pier at Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica, with the Rev. Conrud officiating.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. John Weilenman Bell of Chapel Hill, N.C. and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee Harris of Meridian.
Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Nunnery of Greenville and the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Bell of Greenville.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Parker of Biloxi and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Harris of Meridian.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a strapless gown of ivory satin featuring a gold silk sash with embroidery detail trailing the length of the dress. The skirt swept into a chapel-length train. She wore a pearl necklace and earrings for accessories.
Amanda M. Clayton of Vero Beach, Fla. served as maid of honor.
The bridegroom's father served as best man.
A reception was held at Sandals Resort following the ceremony.
After a honeymoon in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the couple resides in Memphis, Tenn.

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