MRS. JAMES CLAYTON TURNER Miss Macy Michelle Moss and Mr. James Clayton Turner exchanged wedding vows at an impressive double-ring ceremony on Saturday, May 26, at six-thirty in the evening at Lincolnton Baptist Church in Lincolnton, Georgia. Reverend Matthew Nelson, brother of the groom, officiated the sacred ceremony.

Macy is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Lee Drinkard Moss of Lincolnton. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Louise Matthews Rice and the late Mr. Glen McCurry "Mack" Matthews, and of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Homer Moss, all of Lincolnton.

Clay is the son of Mr. Lyle Dale Turner of Lincolnton. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Percy Edward Smith of Waco, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Harley James Turner of Lincolnton.

The double doors at the entrance of the church were beautifully marked with wreaths covered solid with limegreen Kermit mums that were suspended from wide swags of fuchsia dupioni silk. Miss Brittany Barden of Lincolnton, a friend of the bride, tended the guest registry seated at a black marble top table that held an iron candelabrum of burning votives that was tied with ivory satin ribbons. The unique guest registry album featured numerous inscribable pictures of the couple whereby guests could write personal messages to them. Programs were handed out by Miss Jesse Turner of Appling, GA, cousin of the groom, and Miss Marie Matthews of Lincolnton, cousin of the bride.

Inside the church, family pews were designated with kissing balls of Kermit mums suspended from fuchsia dupioni silk hangers. The soft glow of candlelight at the focal area of the church was cast from the four massive tree-like iron candelabra that were lavishly adorned with knotted, ivory satin ribbons that were allowed to cascade and puddle on the floor. Three smaller tree-like iron candelabra anchored with Italian ruscus greenery lined the railing to the right of the focal area. Vows were exchanged before an impressive altar which held a massive moss-covered cross. At the foot of the cross were three large ivory pillars in rustic footed urns that served as unity candles.

A remarkable program of wedding music was presented by pianist Mr. Peyson L. Moss, brother of the bride, and vocalists Mr. Larmarrio "Billy" Harden, friend of the bride, and Mrs. Renee Hall, all of Lincolnton. A string quartet composed of Mr. Mark Evans, Mr. Laurin Smith, Ms.Cynthia Sulko, and Ms. Laura Tomlin accompanied Mr. Moss on various selections of prelude music, as well as on the vocal selections and recessional. After the chiming of the hour by Mr. Moss, the grandparents and the mother of the bride were seated during a moving arrangement of "The Prayer", followed by "Thanks Be to God", sung by Mrs. Hall. The bridal party entered to Pachebel's classical masterpiece for strings, "Canon in D". Escorted by her father, Macy entered the church to the eloquent strains of "Tara's Theme" from the bride's favorite movie, Gone With the Wind. After the giving of the bride, Mr. Harden and Mrs. Hall sang "God Blessed the Broken Road", and afterwards "Shine On Us" during the lighting of the unity candles. Following the pronouncement of marriage of Clay and Macy, Mrs. Hall sang "The Lord's Prayer". The recessional was "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's Messiah.

Macy, given in marriage by her parents, was radiant in an ivory, butter satin A-line gown by Anjolique. The snug, slightly ruched bodice featured a sleeveless, scooped neckline that was accented by a gently draping cowl on the front and back of the dress. A box-pleated, chapel-length train fell gracefully from beneath a dropped waistline that featured a stunning belt-like band lavishly encrusted with Swarovski crystals. For her wedding, Macy chose a vintage style birdcage veil made of delicate ivory French netting. To compliment her demure veil, Macy's hair was gathered in a low chignon lined atop with ivory phalaenopsis orchids from which the veil extended. For the occasion, Macy wore pearl and diamond earrings, a Christmas gift from Clay.

Macy carried an all-white bouquet of peonies, bouvardia, and ranunculus. The stems of the hand-tied arrangement were wrapped in a white embroidered and beaded satin sheath. Macy also carried a white linen handkerchief, a sweet sixteen birthday gift from her very special great-aunt, Mrs. Mickie McGee. Monogrammed on the edge of the linen is the famous quote "After all, tomorrow is another day" from Gone With the Wind.

Embracing an old English tradition for good luck, Macy wore for her "something old" a unique garter created for her by her mother, Mrs. Michelle Moss. The garter was fashioned of delicate scalloped, embroidered fabric taken from the hemline of a slip that Macy wore as an infant. The matching dress was framed in a shadowbox and was presented to the couple as a special gift from the bride's parents. Macy's "something new" was her wedding gown, and her "something borrowed" was an antique crystal brooch that was attached to her bouquet and loaned to her by her close friend, Mrs. Lacey L. Reed. Macy chose to wear her sapphire and diamond dinner ring, a sweet sixteen gift from her parents, as her "something blue". For prosperity, a silver sixpence was worn in her left shoe, a special gift from her brother Peyson.

Serving as Maid of Honor was Miss LeAnn Walton of Lincolnton. Serving as bridesmaids were Miss Brittany Burg, Mrs. Lacey L. Reed, Miss Lauren Tankersley, Miss Brittany Thomas, all of Lincolnton, and Miss Mallory Adams, Miss Lyndsey Coursey, Miss Emily Gray, and Miss Hayley Thomas, all of Augusta, Georgia, and Zeta Tau Alpha sisters of the bride.

Their cocktail length dresses of snapdragon green dupioni silk designed by Watters and Watters featured strapless bodices and were complimented by wide sashes of fuchsia dupioni silk custom-made for each bridesmaid by the bride's mother. The girls wore identical drop-style earrings of clear and fuchsia colored Swarovski crystals, also made by the bride's mother, and matching sandals of fuchsia satin accented with rhinestone buckles. They each carried bouquets of fuchsia peonies, green hydrangeas, pink bouvardia, baby pink ranunculus, and fuchsia freesia.

Flower girls for the occasion were Little Miss Mackenzie Matthews of Pendleton, SC, cousin of the bride, and Little Miss Annika Stewart of Charlotte, NC, cousin of the groom. They wore identical Strasburg ankle length all-white morning gowns adorned with crocheted lace and satin ribbons. Both bare-footed girls carried small square cubes studded with Kermit mums and "wrapped" with pink satin ribbons to depict gift boxes.

Clay chose his father to serve as best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Les Banks, Mr. Timmy Doyle, Mr. Cal Holloway, Mr. Cuylor Leverett, Mr. C. J. Mullins, Mr. Blanchard Norman, Mr. Scott Penland, Mr. Ken Reed, Mr. Chris Smalley, and Mr. Jake Stephens, all of Lincolnton and friends of the groom. Their lapels were adorned with boutonnieres of green hypericum berries and pink bouvardia bound with delicate fuchsia wiring.

For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Moss chose a two-piece ensemble by Watters and Watters. The bodice, made of ivory French lace, featured a v-neck and v-back and wide lace straps. Her A-line, floor-length skirt was fashioned of plumeria dupioni silk. A plumeria sash was fastened at her waistline with a rhinestone brooch.

Mrs. Turner, Clay's paternal grandmother, wore a matching three-piece ensemble of blush pink metallic lourex knit by Damianou that featured a scalloped pattern throughout. Her jacket featured a scooped neck and threequarter length sleeves that overlaid a matching camisole, and her skirt extended to the floor.

Mrs. Moss and Mrs. Turner each carried a silver Victorian tussie mussie filled with bouvardia, ranunculus, freesia, and viburnum in shades of pink and green.

Macy's maternal grandmother, Mrs. Louise Matthews Rice of Lincolnton, wore a three-piece ensemble consisting of an ebony tea-length satin skirt and a three-quarter sleeved jacket of ebony chiffon embellished with teal satin leaves that overlaid a camisole of the same fabric.

Mrs. Myrtle S. Flint, Macy's maternal great-grandmother, wore a three-piece steel grey pants suit that featured a three-quarter sleeved jacket with iridescent threads throughout overlying a matching camisole.

Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Flint were presented corsages of pink sweetheart roses.

Mr. Murray L. Remsen directed the wedding. Decorating the church was the bride's mother, and Mrs.Christie Cozart, friend of the bride, assisted with all other floral designs.

The newly-wed couple left the wedding in a 1917 Willys-Overland Touring car driven by its owner, Mr. Kevin Beggs. At the rear of the car was a sign that read "The Turners" and beneath it a large pink heart fashioned with fresh flowers. Old cans tied with pink streamers trailed behind with the car's exit.

Reception

Immediately following the ceremony, the bride's parents entertained at a reception at the lovely country home and farm of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mattison. The event was held outdoors underneath a large white tent that was surrounded by a breath-taking view of rolling pastures and overlooked a pristine pond.

Marking the gated entrance to the reception area was a vintage bicycle that overflowed with green viburnum from its basket. The tent was outlined with large cherry trees and lighted votives in mason jars hung from shepherd hooks. Strands of clear market lights and white Chinese lanterns were draped in the vaulted canopy of the tent. At the main entrance to the tent were wrought iron lanterns with lighted votives and an iron table that held Macy and Clay's sign-in book. The focal attraction at the entrance was a lighted portrait of the bride which was suspended from an antique door belonging to the newly-wed couple. Greeting guests as they arrived was the newly-wed's spirited Jack Russell terrier, Minnie. Minnie sported an over-sized bow of fuchsia silk round her neck that matched the bridesmaid's sashes.

Adjacent to the tent's entrance was a large black metal arbor which covered the drink area, also lit with clear market lights and white Chinese lanterns. Chilled beverages were served from a vintage Coca Cola icebox and an antique footed bathtub. Flanking the area were ferns positioned in antique porcelain baby tubs that were atop aged iron pedestals.

Serving as the tent's centerpiece was a beautiful lighted water wall of copper leaves and vines that was anchored with massive ferns and plantings of mixed flowers in shades of pinks and white.

Seated tables, underneath the tent and adjacent pecan trees, were covered in floor-length white linen cloths overlaid with fuchsia runners and held informal arrangements of fuchsia peonies, pink and green hydrangeas, pink ranunculus, pink and white bouvardia, and green hypericum berries in large green glass parfait dishes. Votive candles encircled the table arrangements and cast a soft illumination. Beneath the shade of the pecan trees was a large white, low-lying child's table where children were allowed to dine. In the same area was a small white antique wagon that held mixed flower plantings surrounded by ferns and wrought iron lanterns with burning votives, and a lighted portrait of Macy and Clay hung from a vintage French door. Cocktail tables with floor-length white linens were placed throughout the tent and drink areas and were centered with arrangements of pink hydrangeas in old-fashioned mason jars surrounded by burning votives.

Dining accoutrements were served from an antique farm table which held a large iron candle tree with burning votives. Served from vintage porcelain washtubs, baskets, tin pails, and wooden bowls, guests enjoyed a Southern-style meal of fried chicken fingers with sauces and breads, pasta, potato, and marinated vegetable salads, deviled eggs, pimento cheese sandwiches, shrimp dip with crackers, and iced sweet tea. Centering the main food table was a large iron candelabrum accented with burning votive candles suspended from colored wire beneath a stunning arrangement of fuchsia peonies, green hydrangeas, pink lisianthus, hot pink spray roses, pink gladiolas, and sprays of lime-green cymbidium orchids accented with fern, sprengeri, bear grass, moss, and curly willow. Two smaller arrangements of similar fashion centered a large banquet table that was laden with a bountiful array of Southern desserts consisting of coconut and pecan tassies, chocolate trifle, and old-fashioned tea cakes. Encircling the food area were eight free-standing Charleston-style lampposts made by the bride's father.

An old, distressed farm table belonging to the newly-weds served as the bride's cake table and held a circular, three-tiered white confection that was positioned atop a large, silver footed plateau. Crowning the cake was a cluster of fuchsia peonies, and lime-green cymbidium orchids and peonies accented the cake at various other points. The delicious pound cake with buttercream frosting was made by Mrs. Brenda D. McGahee, and was served by Miss Carly Holloway and Mrs. Nancy Holloway, friends of the bride. Alongside the bride's cake, a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne for toasting was chilled in an old white porcelain pail. Suspended above the cake was an iron chandelier with burning votives in fuchsia glasses that was adorned with sprengeri greenery. Directly behind the cake was a lighted portrait of the bride that was hung from a vintage Victorian-style door that featured intricate scrollwork. The portrait featured a playful scene of Macy in her bridal gown walking her dog Minnie down a garden path. Beneath the portrait was a topiary in the exact likeness of Minnie surrounded by a composite of pink and white potted flowers.

Clay's favorite, Red Velvet cake, was served from a round pedestal table draped with burlap. Strawberries drizzled with chocolate dressed the cakes of varying shapes made by Mrs. Beth Reed. Serving the groom's cake was Mrs. Kimberly Brown, cousin of the groom. Flanking the cake display was a wooden antebellum doll house and Turner Realty signs, indicative of the groom's career in real estate.

Guests danced late into the evening on a black and white checkered floor to the tunes of Sandy B and the All- Stars of Augusta, Georgia. Hung on vintage doors on either side of the band's stage were two similar lighted portraits of Macy and Clay on the beaches of Hunting Island. Placed around the doors were potted plants and lighted lampposts.

Reception favors to little guests were bubbles in miniature white wedding cake bottles strung on ribbon necklaces and sparklers. Both were handed out by Little Miss Julianne Mattison, neighbor and friend of the newly-weds. Folding sandalwood fans tied with green satin ribbons were given to ladies by Miss Brett Matthews and Miss Eleese Matthews, cousins of the bride. Cuban Perdomo Fresco cigars were handed out to gentlemen by the bride's father.

Reception decorations were designed by Mrs. Elizabeth P. Arthur, Mrs. Christie Cozart, and the bride's mother.

The couple left their reception in the 1917 Willys-Overland Touring car, again driven by Mr. Kevin Beggs.

Following a honeymoon at The Riu Palace in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Turner are making their home at 476 Wallace Wells Circle, Lincolnton.

Rehearsal Dinner

Mr. Dale Turner was host at a rehearsal dinner on Friday evening, May 25, at the Lewis Family Pavilion located at the historic May House in Lincolnton.

For the occasion, the bride-elect wore a hot-pink strapless dress.

Tables were covered with white, floor-length linen cloths with burlap overlays and held mason jars filled with pink hydrangeas surrounded by votive candles.

After the welcome and blessing by the groom's brother, Reverend Matthew Nelson of Augusta, guests were served a delicious dinner of pork tenderloin with all the trimmings, followed by a delectable dessert of banana pudding. Mr. Richard Goolsby along with his wife, Mrs. Carol Ann Goolsby, of Goolsby's Restaurant catered the joyful event. Assisting with serving beverages were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scott.

A highlight of the evening was a surprise slideshow prepared by Mrs. Michelle Moss, the bride-elect's mother. Assisting with the slideshow presentation were Mr. Bruce Beggs and Mr. Ernie Doss. Following the slideshow were moving toasts from many family members and friends of the couple-to-be.

The groom-elect chose this time to present his groomsmen with custommade ties of snapdragon green dupioni silk, Cuban cigars, and Goolsby's own bottled hot sauce.Rehearsal dinner favors were fly swatters in assorted colors. Approximately 125 guests attended.

Showers

A "Trim the Tree" party was held on December 22, 2006 at the beautiful and festively decorated home of Mr. And Mrs. Randy Smith. Hosts for the evening were Mr. And Mrs. Bruce Beggs, Mr. And Mrs. Walker Norman, and Mr. And Mrs. Randy Smith. Macy wore a red sateen dress with a sheer black overlay and was presented a wrist corsage of red sweet bud roses and hypericum berries. Clay was presented a boutonniere of the same. Guests enjoyed a delicious array of heavy hors d'oeuvres and desserts served from the dining room table.

A "Kiss the Cook" family kitchen shower was held on March 3 at the Lincolnton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall and was hosted by Mrs. Mickie McGee, Mrs. Tracie Matthews, Mrs. Carla Matthews, Mrs. Tracy Matthews, and Mrs. Krystal Matthews, all aunts of the bride-elect. A unique keepsake tablecloth made by Mrs. McGee was near the sign-in table and featured embroidered signatures of the hostesses, as well as mothers and grandmothers. Guests also signed the tablecloth, with their names to be embroidered at a later date. The shower area was delightfully decorated with vintage kitchen linens and accessories, and old-fashioned tea cakes and gingerbread were served with tea and coffee. Macy chose for the occasion a coral blouse and a coral and black floral skirt. She was presented a corsage of white daisies.

The Lincolnton United Methodist Church was the site for a "Miscellaneous Shower" given on March 18 by Mrs. Beth Ashmore, Mrs. Lindy Byrd, Mrs. Carol Brittain, Mrs. Marcia Christie, Mrs. Beth Dawkins, Mrs. Pat Crain, Mrs. LeVerte Hayes, Mrs. Sue Hill, Mrs. Jennifer Maddux, Mrs. Carole Radford, Mrs. Claire Watson, and Miss Carol Webb. The fellowship hall was beautifully decorated with arrangements of assorted spring flowers, and a delectable assortment of cakes and iced tea were served. Macy wore a baby blue, gray, and white floral skirt and white shell covered by a baby blue sweater. She was presented a corsage of white orchids.

A "Couple's Shower" was given by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Reed, Mr. Blanchard Norman, Miss Amy Wingate and Mr. Scott Penland, Mr. Cuylor Leverett, Mr. Jake Stephens, and Mr. Timmy Doyle at the Raysville Boat Club on March 31. A delicious spread of southern-style foods was served, and decorations of sunflowers, hay bales, and red checkered linens reflected the down-home theme. Macy chose for the occasion a brown halter dress with orange accessories.

On April 21, Miss Kimberly Brown, cousin of the groom-elect, hosted an "Around the House" shower at her home. Enjoying the beautiful weather while dining on the patio, guests were served an appetizing meal of sausage and cheese puffs, chicken salad, pastry-wrapped chicken bake, assorted vegetables with dip, and chocolate-dipped strawberries served with sweet tea and lemonade. Dessert was a delicious and ornate threetier bridal cake baked by the hostess's mother and groom-elect's aunt, Mrs. Sherry Turner. Macy was lovely in a black sundress with red accessories.

A "Lawn and Garden Tea" was given on the veranda at West Lake Country Club overlooking the golf greens on April 28. Hostesses for the occasion were Miss Mallory Adams, Miss Lyndsey Coursey, Miss Emily Gray, and Miss Hayley Thomas, Zeta Tau Alpha sisters of the bride. Tables were covered with white linen cloths accented with pink and orange accessories, and casual arrangements of orange lilies centered each one. Guests were served Mimosas on arrival, and an appetizing lunch of grilled chicken Caesar salad with iced tea and key lime pie were served. Macy wore a navy blue and white floral sundress.

On May 5, Miss Lauren Tankersley, cousin of the bride-elect, hosted a "Lingerie Shower" at the beautiful country home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Tankersley. From the spacious kitchen guests were served a scrumptious dessert of chocolate delight with strawberries and iced sweet tea. Macy wore a pale pink seersucker sundress and was presented a corsage of hot pink roses.

The home of Mrs. Beth Antonakos was the site of a "Bridesmaids' Luncheon" on May 19. Hostesses were Mrs. Beth Antonakos, Mrs. Meg Burg, Mrs. Teresa Tankersley, and Mrs. Diane Walton. Guests dined on a delicious lunch of chicken salad with croissants, fruit cups, and iced tea on the lovely back porch of the home. Desserts of lime and raspberry sherbet garnished with vanilla cream-filled wafer sticks were served from parfait dishes. Macy chose a festive sundress with an island print in shades of sunny yellow, fuchsia, and lime green with yellow accessories.

Macy chose this time to present gifts to her wedding attendants. Bridesmaids received floral pink and white makeup bags monogrammed with their initials in lime green. They also received matching Swarovski crystal drop-style earrings and fuchsia dupioni silk sashes to be worn at the wedding, all custom-made by Macy's mother, Mrs. Michelle Moss.

Flower girls received large white grosgrain hair bows and white, grosgrain covered flip-flops accented with buttons monogrammed in pink, custom made by Mrs. Amberly Bentley of Lincolnton.