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CHEROKEEAN/HERALD of Rusk, Texas—Thursday, July 8,1993—Page Three
Johnson/Walley wedding vows spoken
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Kristi Lynn Johnson and Brian
Keith Walley were united in mar-
riage in an elegant candlelight cer-
emony at Eastside Baptist Church
,:tm June 5. R.S. Dyess officiated the
" double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Richard Johnson of Rusk
and the granddaughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Lloyd Graham of Rusk and
Mrs. and Mrs. O.E. Johnson of
" Reklaw.
1 The groom is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Roy G. (Butch) Walley of Alto
and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs.
Roy E. Walley of Alto. He is the
great-grandson of Mrs.. Jewel
"Walley of Rusk.
f1 Upon arrival guests entered the
^'church through a pathway of draped
ribbons, flowers and bows in the
'bride's choeen colors of coral and
white.
Guests registered in the beauti-
t fully decorated bride's book which
was adorned with satin, lace and
seed pearls. Cousin of the bride,
'Lori Graham, greeted guests as they
arrived.
1 Wedding guests were seated by
ushers Keith Corley, brother-in-law
v-'of the bride, Mike Stanley and Kent
Stanley, cousins of the groom.
The bride was escorted by her
father down an aisle bordered on
either side by large coral lilies ac-
; _ canted with tulle bows and stream-
f - ere. They jointed the wedding party
at an altar decorated with a wall of
lattice covered with Smilax. The
¡'^center of the altar was filled with a
'candelabra of burning tapers hold-
i ing an arrangement of coral lilies,
pink and white peonies, pink and
white gladiolas, coral roses, coral
_ snapdragons, purple stock, lilies,
apple blossoms, leatherleaf, and
emerald. On each side of the cande-
( labra was a large arrangement of
coordinating flowers which extended
^ the length of the wall of lattice and
* greenery.
The bride chose a formal gown of
white satin and re-embroidered
Alencon lace. The V-neck bodice
was outlined with multiple rows of
pearl beading. Delicate, re-embroi-
_ dered Alencon lace, hand-beaded to
outline the desigii of the lace en-
hanced the bodice front and back
and cascaded from the waist in a
pattern completely around the skirt.
Her long tapered sleeves, ending in
a point on her hands, featured a
shirred shoulder pouf and were ac-
cented with satin bows. Beaded
lace appliques adorned the sleeves
as well as the train with intricate
cut-out details. The full skirt flowed
to a cathedral train which was
hemmeá with hand-beaded scal-
loped Alencon lace. Her headpiece
. was adorned with a white floral
• headband with pearl filament. A
double-pouf held the two-tiered pen-
■> cil edged veil.
The bride wore an antique pink
camel which had belonged to her
.. paternal 'great-grandmother, the
late Mrs. Martha EddingB. The
cameo was an engagement gift to
Mrs. Eddings from her husband
before they married.
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Keith Walley
For something borrowed, the bride
wore pearl and diamond earrings
belonging to her sister, Karmon
Corley. For something blue the
bride wore a baby-blue garter which
was a gift from Mrs. Elaine Beal of
Jacksonville.
The bride carried a bouquet of
white coral-throated star burst lil-
ies, coral roses, Queen Anne's lace
and Gysophlea, accented with pearl
sprays, lace ribbon and tulle bows.
Attached to the bouquet was a white
linen handkerchief which was car-
ried by her sister at her wedding.
Honor attendants entered the
sanctuary escorted by the groom's
attendants as "Largo" was played
by Mrs. Laura Smith.
Karmon Corley served as her
sister's matron of honor. Brides-
maids were Brandi Byers of
Nacogdoches, Rachel SnidowofAlto,
Melissa Castro of Alto and Mrs.
Kandy Dickerson of Allen.
The bride's attendants wore tea-
length dresses of chintz in the bride's
chosen color of coral. The dresses
had elbow length pouf sleeves simi-
lar to those of the bride's. The deep,
v-back was accented at the waist by
a large coral bow. A ftill tea-length
skirt tapered to a sweep train in
back.
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Attendants carried bouquets of
coral star burst lilies, coral roses,
coral-tinged white peonies, Queen
Anne's lace and purple nerine lilies
accented by lace streamers.
Hope Corley served as her aunt's
flower girl. Miss Corley chose a
formal white satin gown with hand-
beaded bodice and pouf sleeves. The
floor length skirt was accented with
satin ruffles at the hem and flowed
toachapel-length train. Miss Corley
carried a small white basket from
which she tossed silk rose petals.
Mark Castro of Alto served as
beet man. Groomsmen were Johnny
Walley, Kenneth Walley, brothers
of the groom, Chris Keating of
Lufkin and Chad Joyner of Pales-
tine.
Brandon Corley, nephew of the
bride, served as ring bearer. He
carried a small white satin pillow
with lace appliques and ribbons tied
with gold bands.
Wedding music included "Largo,"
"WeddingMedley" and "Somewhere
My Love" played by Mrs. Laura
Smith. "Parent's Prayer," "In This
Life" and "The Lord's Prayer" sung
by Jerry Johnson of Athens, and "I
Cross My Heart" sung by Ty Black
of Alto.
A reception was held in the church
fellowship hall. A white wall of
lattice topped with Smilax and
draped with tulle was the back-
drop for the bride's table which was
skirted with white lace and draped
with tulle. Centering the bride's
table was an exquisite three-tiered
cake with three satellite cakes
which were decorated with fresh
flowers and ribbons in coral and
white. Melissa Gilbreath and
Salena Shields, cousins of the bride,
served guests fruit punch, hand-
molded mints, and orange balls
from crystal appointments.
A colorful cascade of fresh fruits
centered the groom's table. Teresa
Torres and Tammy Walley, cous-
insof the groom, served finger sand-
wiches, nuts, mints, orange balls,
coffee and strawberry shortcake
from the groom's table.
A portrait of the bride in her
wedding gown was displayed be-
side a table laden with gifts.
Mrs. Walley is a graduate of Rusk
High School and attended Tyler Jr.
College and Stephen F. Austin
State University. She is currently
employed with AWC Video Corpo-
ration.
The groom is a graduate of Alto
High School and is employed at
Walley Dairy. .
The couple departed the recep-
tion for a week-long honeymoon in
Puerto Vail arta, Mexico, and will
make their home in Alto.
Rehearsal Dinner
A rehearsal dinner was hosted
by Mr. and Mrs. Butch Walley, the
Groom's parents, at Eastside Bap-
tist Church fellowship hall. Mem-
bers of the wedding party and their
dates enjoyed a barbecue dinner
with all the trimmings. Forty-five
guests attended.
Parties and Showers
Karmon Corley hosted a lingerie
shower for Mrs. Walley at her home
in Rusk on May 29. Guests eqjoyed
finger sandwiches, cake and punch.
A pounding was given in honor of
Mrs. Walley by Mrs. Cindy Richards
at her home on Teaberry Farm in
Jacksonville.
A bridesmaid's dinner was hosted
by Mrs. Walley at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.
The women enjoyed a steak dinner
and made bird seed bags to com-
plete the evening.
Dog training
demonstrated at
Rusk State Park
Rusk State Park shoots off an-
other activity in celebration of the
Independence Holiday weekend.
Hank Tullis provided a Uve demon-
stration on dog training Bkills.
Two Labrador retrievers and a
Doberman pinscher exhibited then-
good behavior before a crowd of 40
park visitors.
The Labradora also retrieved ob-
jects thrown or shot into the park's
15-acre lake and responded to vari-
ous whistle commands.
Tullís furnished the audience
with entertainment and practical
training information.
The park bustled with July 4th
activities, including groups of fam-
ily reunions, fishermen, swimmers,
campers and bicyclists.
The Texas State Railroad was
also in full operation.
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Mr. and Mr*. Keenon Rogers
Rogers/Duncan exchange vows
Becky Duncan and Keenon Rogers
were united in marriage June 5 at
the First Baptist Church in
Kaufman.
The bride is the daughter of Henry
and Lana Westbrook of Rusk and
the groom is the son of Ron and
Sandi Rogers of Burkbumett.
The bride is a graduate of Rusk
High School and Sam Houston State
University and teaches class room
English and girls athletics at
Kaufman Jr. High.
The groom is a graduate of
Kaufman High School and Texas
Tech University and teaches class
room English and is head baseball
coach at Seagoville High. They are
m«iHng their home in Kaufinan.
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MR. AND MRS. RONNY MILLER and Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred Harris of Rusk announce the ap-
proaching marriage of their daughter, Teresa
Kay to William (Billy) 8palne, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Bill 8palne of Bullard. The couple will be
married August 28 at Eaataide Baptist Church.
Family and Menda are Invited to attend.
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Cherokeean/Herald (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 145, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 8, 1993, newspaper, July 8, 1993; Rusk, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth152119/m1/3/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Singletary Memorial Library.