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Erin Mackenzie Carter and Matthew Lyles Davidson were united in marriage on Saturday, Aug. 11 at Omwake-Dearborn Chapel in Salisbury. The Rev. Stan Riddle and Dr. Roger Aycock performed the evening ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Carter of Mocksville. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Carter, Ellen Austin and the late Mr. Samuel Austin. She is a 2005 graduate of the Aveda Institute Charlotte where she is now employed as a cosmetology instructor.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Davidson of Gaffney, S.C. He is the grandson of Rebecca Robbs, the late James Robbs and the late Bill Davidson. He is attending Clemson University where he will graduate in December with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride’s dress was custom designed and made by her mother, Diane Carter. It was a sophisticated, strapless ball gown, accented uniquely with lace and beads. Covered buttons flowed down the back adding an elegant flair. To add a personal touch, Lori Walker embroidered the bride’s initials on the bottom right side of the gown.
The matron of honor, longtime friend of the bride, was DeEtte Glasgo of Mocksville. Bridesmaids were Lauren Iavarone of Wilmington; Nina Garbutt of Charlotte; Molly Ridenhour of Mocksville, Jeanna Pressley of Columbia, S.C.; Katie Goodson of Gaffney, S.C.; and Jessica Branham of Mocksville, all friends of the bride. London Carter, cousin of the bride, and Marigrace Ellis, niece of the bride, were flower girls.
The groom chose his father as best man. The groomsmen were Steven Davidson of Gaffney, brother of the groom; Scott Carter of Wilmington, brother of the bride; Christopher Branham of Mocksville; Ghen Fujii of Weston, Vt.; Joshua McFarlin of Cornelia, Ga.; and Jonathan Leagon of Blacksburg, S.C., all long-time friends of the groom. Jack and Jeb Robertson of Advance, cousins of the bride, were ring bearers.
Sue Riddle of Advance was the wedding director. Jimmy and Tyler Ham of Mocksville, Tom Carlson of Duluth, Ga. and Shane Robertson of Gaffney served as ushers. Leslie Ellis, sister of the groom, and Holly Davidson, sister-in-law of the groom, both of Gaffney, served as guest book attendants. Vickie Bettinger of Mechanicsville, Va., aunt of the bride, and Tracey Ham of Mocksville served as program attendants.
Guests were welcomed to the reception by Kristy and Eddie Snipes, aunt and uncle of the bride. The favor table was attended by Sandra Clark of Gaffney.
Shane Robertson played the piano and Ladies Rejoice of Gaffney provided a cappella music during the ceremony.
After honeymooning in Vegas, the couple lives in Charlotte.