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Odom, Thomas exchange vows
The bride is the daughter of Richard and Vickie Odom of Millen and the granddaughter of Betty Craig of Robbins, North Carolina and Jack Craig of Aberdeen, North Carolina and Marolyn Odom and the late Thomas M. Odom of Millen. The groom is the son of Johnny and Becky Thomas of Millen and the grandson of Huann Worley and the late Bobby Worley of Darien and Cleo Thomas of Waycross. The couple exchanged vows before an altar with a mass arrangement of Chinese lantern, purple trachelium, seeded eucalyptus, green hydrangea, wheat stalks, curly willow, pheasant feathers, cat tails, pitcher plants, fennel, springeri, moss, lotus pods, lily pads, Hypericum berries, terra cotta roses, green cymbidium orchids, fiddlehead's, green buttons and various grasses, cascading from a black pedestaled wrought iron window box, and accented by several black wrought iron candlestick holders with ivory pillar candles. The railing around the overflow and choir loft were lined with ivory pillar candles and fern. The reserved pews were marked with mosscovered cones filled with green hydrangea, lotus pods, Hypericum berries, wheat stalks, terra cotta roses and various grasses attached with green ribbons. Matching cones marked the entrance doors to the church. All flowers were done to perfection by Jency Bishop and The Charm Barn. The bride chose all her favorite country music to be played for their ceremony, which was provided by Joey McBride. Special musical selections sung by Will Gay, were "More Than Everything" and Dorie Johnson sang, "When You Say Nothing as All." Will and Dorie also sang a duet, "When I Said I Do." A table at the altar held the "Unity Sand." Using the bride's colors, one bottle held green sand, representing her and one bottle held brown sand, representing him. Together they poured their sand into the third bottle to represent the two joining together to become one. The guest book was placed on a table in the church foyer accented with a flower arrangement of lotus pods, pheasant feather, wheat stalks, cat tails, terra cotta roses and seeded eucalyptus. A memory candle was also burning as a symbol for family members passed away. The guest book was attended by Amanda Blizzard of Beulaville, North Carolina, friend of the bride and groom. Alaina Boulineau, daughter of Monica and Daniel Boulineau, served as flower girl. Her gown was an ivory princess A-line, with beaded lace split front and tulle overlay and satin spaghetti straps. She wore a halo of orange, green and brown flowers in her hair and carried a brown satin basket full of green silk rose petals. To complete her outfit she wore pearl earrings and bracelet, a gift from the bride. Carson James, son of Heather and Bobby James, served as ring bearer. His tux was identical to the groom's, black four buttons, with an ivory shirt, vest and tie. His boutonniere was green Hypericum berries and greenery. He carried a chocolate brown satin pillow with matching satin ribbon. The groom's boutonniere was a terra cotta rose, greenery and pheasant feathers. Ushers for the ceremony were Craig Odom of Atlanta, brother of the bride, Heath Worley of Winder, cousin of the groom and Daniel Blizzard of Beulaville, North Carolina, friend of the bride and groom. They each wore black four button tuxes with ivory shirts, chocolate vest and ties. Their boutonnieres were green Hypericum berries and an ivory rose. The bride, given in marriage by her parents, was escorted down the isle by her father to the music of Big & Rich's song, "Lost in This Moment." The bride looked radiant in her Monique Luo designer A-line gown of ivory tulle and organza with a beaded lace Basque bodice and vertical ruffle skirt. She wore an ivory fingertip illusion veil with tri-pearl clusters. She carried a hand tied bouquet of green cymbidium orchids, curly willow, wheat stalks, seeded eucalyptus, brown feathers, fiddlehead, fennel and terra cotta roses. The mother of the bride wore chocolate brown chiffon palazzo pants with a chocolate floral embroidered taffeta ¾ cuffed sleeve-buttoned jacket. She wore a corsage of an offwhite cymbidium orchid with brown throat and brown ribbon. The mother of the groom wore black chiffon palazzo pants with a taupe organza ¾ cuffed sleeve blouse with a black embroidered frog closure at the waist. She wore a corsage of a green cymbidium orchid with a yellow throat and green ribbon. After they were pronounced "Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anthony Thomas," they exited the church to a joyous melody of Louie Armstrong's, "What a Wonderful World." Mike Worley, uncle of the groom, directed the wedding. Reception Following the ceremony the bride's parents entertained the guests with a reception outside in the beautifully decorated church courtyard. The bride and groom were introduced and made their entrance through the double doors of the social hall and the jasmine and curly willow arch to the courtyard. Beside them was their beautiful blue American Pit Bull Terrier, "Denali." She was dressed in her white organza and pearl collar to match the bride's dress, with an attached note that said, "Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride." As the happy couple entered the courtyard, they were greeted by their guests. Several tables were set up and covered with white linen cloths and chocolate brown linen overlays for the guest to congregate. Each table was accented with a tall vase arrangement filled with moss and topped with seeded eucalyptus, green hydrangea, wheat stalks, curly willow, pheasant feathers, cat tails, fennel, springeri, lotus pods, Hypericum berries, terra cotta roses, fiddlehead, green buttons and various grasses. The sidewalk was anchored with four black wrought iron torches and accented by two large mosscovered balls atop two black wrought iron holders filled with sparklers for the guest to hold when the bride and groom make their exit. Big Granny's of Brooklet catered the food and set up several tables in the courtyard covered with white linen clothes and sage green drapes. Some of the couple's favorite foods were served: pigs in a blanket, sausage balls, gingerbread cookies shaped like dog bones, mini ham biscuits, chicken crescent ring, ham pinwheels, pimento cheese sandwiches, vegetable cascade, peanut butter/jelly sandwiches cut in dog bone shapes, shrimp and grits, strawberry trees, grapes, kiwi, apples, bananas, cherries, and pretzel rods to be used with the white chocolate and milk chocolate fountains. Lime sherbet punch and water were served. The bride's cake was the center of attention and was placed on a table covered with a white linen cloth and chocolate brown overlay, in the center of the courtyard over the sundial. It was a beautiful four square layered concoction featuring white butter cream frosting, edged with a white satin ribbon and accented with seeded eucalyptus, wheat stalks, and a white rose bud, topped with seeded eucalyptus, lotus pods, curly willow and a white rose bud atop a black wrought iron cake stand. Barbara Nixon, of Cakes by Barbara, from Augusta, made and served the cake. The groom's cake, made and served by Marty Miller from Millen, was a delicious pound cake in the shape of a big dog bone, covered with a white chocolate fondant and accented with a brown and white doggies paws print bow. On the round table covered with a white linen cloth, the cake was accented by several family photographs of the bride and groom and their dogs. After the garter was shot and the bouquet was tossed, the guests removed and lit the sparklers and held them to make an arch for the bride and groom to make their exit. They made their escape into an awaiting decorated golf cart. After a brief honeymoon, the couple is residing in California. Rehearsal Dinner On the night before the wedding, the groom's parents entertained the wedding party with a low country boil dinner at the social hall. The décor carried out the bride's colors of chocolate brown and sage green. Several round tables covered with white linen cloths and green hand towel napkins were set up for dining. Each table had a centerpiece of sunflowers, daisies and various grasses in small vases. The food table had a beautiful centerpiece of a coal bucket filled with daisies, sunflowers and various grasses. On either side of the centerpiece were galvanized tubs overflowing with all the makings of a low country boil. Lemonade, tea, seven layer chocolate cake and key lime pie completed the meal. It was a feast enjoyed by all. After the meal, the groom's parents entertained the guests with a special song for the bride and groom, sung by Nan Searles. At the end of the evening the bride and groom chose this time to present their attendants with their gifts. |
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