Reynolds, McAbee exchange vows
Leslie Reynolds, daughter of Jerry and Janet Reynolds of Hartselle and Jeremy Ray McAbee, son of Gerald and Regina McAbee of Hartselle were married May 21, 2011, at 3 p.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Tom Campbell officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Ray McAbee
The bride’s grandparents are J.W. and Pat Franklin of Danville, Hazel Parker and Peggy Reynolds and the late Dwain Reynolds, all of Hartselle.
The groom’s grandparents are Ravean McAbee of Hartselle and the late Raymond McAbee and the late Walter and Edith Makemson of Fairview.
The bride was given in marriage by her father.
She wore a beautiful candlelight trumpet gown with a bodice rich with detailed Alencon lace that created a soft, sweetheart de collage. Lace cap sleeves graced the shoulders and continued to the back where they merged to form a delicate lace-edged keyhole back. A richly beaded sash adorned the slightly high waist design, and then flowed down the back in a cascade of satin ribbon. The satin skirt was overlaid in graduating Alencon lace on tulle to the hemline and chapel-length train. The delicate silhouette created a vision of soft vintage beauty and grace.
The bride wore her mother’s wedding veil of candlelight tulle edged in delicate chantilly lace completing the nostalgic vintage theme and adding memories of love. It was redesigned by Jeanette of GrecoFiore of Hartselle.
Laura Ray of Hartselle served as maid of honor.
Bridal attendants were Christina Moore and Sandie Davis, both of Hartselle, and Lindsay Sylvester of Huntsville.
Kaitlyn Moore of Hartselle and Ellie Tucker of Danville were flower girls.
Best man was Brian McCollum of Danville.
Groomsmen were Trenton Reynolds of Hartselle and Adam Tucker and Joe Roberson, both of Danville.
Ushers were Chance Higdon of Addison and Jimmy Davis of Hartselle.
Ring bearer was Austin Fulaytar of Birmingham.
Music was provided by Pat McCleskey, pianist; Allen Watkins, guitarist; and Pat Thrasher, soloist.
A reception was held in the church fellowship hall following the ceremony.
The bridal cake was a hexagon-shaped light blue cake trimmed in yellow daisies. The cake topper was a bird’s nest with bride and groom lovebirds.
The groom’s cake was a single sheet John Deere chocolate cake.
The wedding director was Joyce Walker with Darlene Simmons assisting. The reception was catered by Casual Gourmet.
The bride’s book was attended by Heather Harkins of Huntsville and Ashton Davis of Hartselle.
Bubble attendants were Amber Davis of Hartselle, Katelyn Reynolds of Decatur and Elizabeth McAbee of Atlanta, Ga.
Following a honeymoon trip to Highlands, N.C., the couple is residing in Hartselle.
Prenuptial parties:
• The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal party with Simply Delicious as the caterer.
• A bridal luncheon was hosted by Kathy Armstrong and held at the church.
• An engagement party was given at the home of Newman and Christine Shufflebarger in Huntsville. Hostesses were Christine Shufflebarger, Kathy Armstrong, Teresa Smith, Lindsay Sylvester and Heather Harkins, all of Huntsville.
• A bridal shower was given on March 19 by the groom’s family at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. It was co-hosted by Glyndia McAbee, Renae Mayfield, Vickie Lewis and Stephanie Vickers.
• A bridal shower was given by the bride’s family on March 26 at the home of Amanda Hardigree of Hartselle. Co-hostesses were Amanda Hardigree, Peggy Reynolds and Sandie Davis.
• The ladies of Shady Grove Baptist Church hosted a miscellaneous shower on April 10.
• The bride’s fellow employees gave a bridal shower on April 27 at the Clearview Cancer Institute.
• A “Country Cousins” shower was given by the bride’s family at the home of Patsy Hampton on May 1. Co-hostesses were Patsy Hampton, Carolyn Lane, Joyce Walker and Monica Doherty.
• A tool and gadget party was given by Laura Ray and Brian “Catfish” McCollum at the Ray home in Hartselle.
