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Ashley Leigh Hartman and Kevin Curtis Matthews were united in marriage at 3 p.m. on June 23 at Mocks United Methodist Church in Advance. Minister Bob Symanski officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Eddie and Lucille Hartman of Advance. She is the granddaughter of Hobert and Peggy Carter and Irene Hartman and the late Harvey (Chick) Hartman. She is a 2003 graduate of Davie High School and earned a degree in cosmetology from Davidson County Community College. She is employed by Creative Image of Mocksville.
The groom is the son of the late Kevin Walker of Mocksville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Queen and the late Delores Matthews of Gaston and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Phillips of Mocksville. He attended Davie High School and is employed by Daniel’s Furniture of Mocksville.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a beaded embroidered gown with a chapel length train.
The matron of honor was Amanda Wilson of Mocksville. Maid of honor was Wendy Griffin of Mocksville, both friends of the bride. Bridesmaids were Heather Phillips and Jenna Groce, friends of the bride, and Tara Carter, cousin of the bride of Advance.
The flower girls were Savannah Becker, cousin of the bride, and Alexis Dulin, niece of the groom, of Mocksville.
The best man was Dustin Carter of Advance, cousin of the bride and friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Jeremy West of Mocksville, friend of the groom, and Joshua Hartman of Advance, brother of the bride.
Ushers were Dana Correll, Drew Carter, cousin of the bride, Andrew Allen and Dustin Atkins, friends of the couple, and Adam McCurdy of Lewisville, cousin of the groom.
Ring bearer was Jessie Beeker of Mocksville, cousin of the bride.
Register and program attendants were Jennifer Allen and Brittian Holt of Advance, friends of the bride, and Caleb Walker of Gaston, nephew of the groom.
Soloists were Katie Vanoy and Bryan Beeker of Mocks-ville. Organist was Greg Allen of Advance. Sound technician was Donnie Seats of Mocksville.
Wedding director was Ann Allen of Advance, long-time friend of the bride’s family. A special friend, Dixie Bell of Clemmons, provided decorations.
A reception followed in the church fellowship hall given by the bride’s parents. Guests were greeted by Gary and Teresa Holt, long-time friends of the bride’s family, and Wayne and Renee Stoneman of Advance, aunt and uncle of the groom.
Debbie Seats of Mocksville provided the wedding cake. Attendants at the reception were Ann Hartman, Elaine Smith, Cheryl and H.L. Carter, aunts and uncle of the bride, and Angie Smith, cousin of the bride, and Leslie Ellis and Jean Spach of Advance, friend of the bride.
After a honeymoon trip to Piegon Forge, Tenn., the couple made their home in Advance.
Social Events
• A rehearsal dinner was held in the fellowship hall on June 22. Guests enjoyed a barbecue dinner given by the bride’s parents.
• A bridesmaids luncheon was held at the church fellowship hall June 16, given by the bride’s aunts, Edna Livengood, Elaine Smith, Nancy Hartman, Ann Hartman and Angie Smith, her cousin.
• A miscellaneous bridal shower was held at the church fellowship hall on May 6, given by Ann Allen, Cindy Byerly, Nancy Brewer, Cheryl Carter, Kay Carter, Lerisa Wyatt and Teresa Holt.
•A lingerie shower was held at the bride’s home on June 16, given by Amanda Wilson and Heather Phillips.