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Holly Beth-Amber Ledford and Charles Justin Miller were married at Cooleemee United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. The Rev. Perry Bradshaw officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Stewart and Jan Ledford of Cooleemee. Her maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Bowen of Cooleemee. Her paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Ledford of Cooleemee.
The groom is the son of David and Bonnie Miller of Advance. His maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William E. Myers of Advance. His paternal grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. John Albert Miller of Mocksville.
The bride, escorted by her father, wore a strapless satin cuffed bodice ball gown with an eight layer tulle skirt embellished with sparkling beads and was complimented with a chapel length veil with matching beads and a crystal and rhinestone tiara, completed by a string of pearls and matching earrings. The bride carried a bouquet of one dozen red roses.
The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Hillary Shores of Salisbury. The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Hope Ledford of Cooleemee. The bridesmaids were: Danielle Miller, sister of the groom of Advance; Stephanie Wodarski of Charlotte; Tracy Allen of Advance; and Kimberly Styers of Hamptonville.
Flower girls were Brooklynn and McKenna Shomaker, cousins of the bride of Cooleemee.
Guest registry attendants were Marsha Ledford and Maggie Carter.
The groom’s best men were his father, David Miller, and Stephen Barnes, both of Advance. The groomsmen were: Mark Myers, uncle of the groom of Advance; Holden Ledford, brother of the bride of Salisbury; and Alex Grubb of Mocksville.
Junior groomsman was Will Myers, cousin of the groom. Ring bearer was Jacob Shores, the bride’s nephew.
In memory of the groom’s grandparents, their wedding portrait was on display.
Joannn Lester directed the wedding and designed an orchid flower arrangement.
Wedding music was provided by pianist Pat Campbell. Sound technician was William Harrison. Bethany Bradshaw and Aaron Taylor sang “From This Moment On” during the lighting of the unity candle.
Following the ceremony, an outdoor barbecue dinner reception was held at the home of Dennis and Judy Grubb of Mocksville. The grounds were decorated with a lighted arbor and tents. A Powerpoint presentation of baby and family pictures of the bride and groom were shown throughout the event. Also on display was the bridal portrait, an ice sculpture by Melinda Barnes, and needleworks by the groom’s mother and sister.
The bride and groom danced to “When You Say Nothing At All.” Following was the father of the bride and bride dance and mother of the groom and groom dance and cutting of the cake. The groom’s grandmother, Betty Myers, made the four tier cake with chocolate, red velvet and traditional wedding cake with butter cream icing and embellished with four dozen red roses.
Music for dancing for the night was provided by DJ Mike Wilson.
The couple resides in Advance.
Rehearsal Dinner
Following the rehearsal, the parents of the groom hosted a steak and chicken dinner at Jerusalem Baptist Church. Kenneth and Linda Miller and Brian and Valerie Murphy, all family of the groom, were greeters at the door.
Each attendant and family member created a special memory page, making a scrapbook which was given as a gift to the bride and groom. Danielle Miller provided a Powerpoint presentation of baby and family pictures.
Showers, Luncheon
Bridal showers were given July 15 by the bridesmaids, July 22 by the Cooleemee United Methodist Church Women, and on Aug. 8 by Bailey’s Chapel United Methodist Women. A bridal luncheon was given by Tippy Miller of Salisbury on Sept. 9. A bachelorette party was given by the bridesmaids on Sept. 8.
The groom and groomsmen enjoyed an outing on Lake Norman on Sept. 9.