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Brooke Thompson and Robert Schmidt, both of Greenville, were united in marriage Saturday, Sept. 22 at Childress Winery in Lexington. The Rev. Kip McBride, the bride’s uncle of Thomasville, performed the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Kyle and DeAnn Thompson of Lexington. She is the granddaughter of Maretha and Bill Melton of Mocksville and the late Charlie McBride Jr., Eric Mainess and the late Geraldine Mainess. She is a 2002 graduate of West Davidson High School and a 2006 graduate of East Carolina University. She was in the Kappa Delta sorority and is employed by McAlister’s Deli.
She groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidt of Newton. He is a 2001 graduate of Newton-Conover High School and a 2006 graduate of East Carolina University. He is employed by Leonard Building.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. Her gown was designed by Maggie Sottero. Her headpiece was a shoulder-length veil of French tulle.
The matron of honor, friend of the bride, was Elizabeth talley. Bridesmaids were Katherine Balsley, Rachel Quinn and Maranda Burleson of Greenville, all friends of the bride.
Flower girls were Kira Keough and Madison Rogers, both cousins of the bride. Alex Grubb, cousin of the bride. served as guest registrar.
The groom chose his friend, Rocky Vaughters, as best man. Ushers were Zack Thompson, brother of the bride, Thomas Schmidt, brother of the groom, and Ryan Sullivan, friend of the groom. David Cancel was ring bearer.
Music was provided by Ava Charles, aunt of the bride, at keyboard and Randy Long, trumpet.
The bride entered the garden area of the winery in a 1947 black Cadillac. Special seats were marked with white roses in memory of the bride’s grandparents, Gilmer and Clara Mae Foster and Geraldean Mainess, also her Nana, Gilda Howard.
The wedding reception was held in the banquet room of the winery. Elizabeth Cope directed the wedding.
A rehearsal dinner was given by the bride’s grandmother, Maretha Melton, and friends, Ginger Nichols and Jean Livengood at Fork Baptist Church.
After honeymooning in the Bahamas, the couple will be living in Greenville.