Marcus Bradley McBride and Mindy Michelle Shinn were married at 2 p.m. Oct. 25, 2008, at Highland Baptist Church. The Rev. Brian Ivey officiated at the double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Shinn of Vicksburg. She is the granddaughter of Jess Morrell Ross of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Shinn of Meridian.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve McBride of Brookhaven. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. L.J. McBride, all of Brookhaven.

Two large Ms adorned with greenery and baby’s breath were presented on the front doors at the church’s entrance. Pews were marked with tulle accented by brown hypericum berries and miniature flame calla lilies. Hurricane lamps surrounded by miniature white roses illuminated the windows. A pair of brown, wrought-iron stands held a trio of pillar candles cradled in massive arrangements of snapdragons, light-orange roses, white gladioli, white lilies, fuji mums and white gerbera daisies with chocolate centers. The baptistery held a collection of white candles, berries and greenery. A monogrammed candle was used at the unity stand.

Prelude selections were presented by Liz Gullett, pianist. Grandmothers were seated to “The Wedding Song,” and the mothers were seated to “There Is Love,” both selections by the O’Neill Brothers. The attendants entered to Twyla Paris’ “How Beautiful,” followed by the bride’s entrance to “The Wedding March.” “Grow Old with Me” by Mary Chapin Carpenter was selected for the lighting of the unity candle. The recessional was James Taylor’s “How Sweet it Is.”

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a majestic gown of white satin created with a halter-style top featuring hand-beaded sequins and crystals. The A-line skirt, pleated in front and back, was lined along the folds and edges with beads and crystals. Satin-covered buttons cascaded the back to the full skirt, which fell into a chapel train.

She wore a pearl bracelet, a gift from the groom, and her mother’s pearl earrings.

The bride wore a two-tiered veil of illusion with teardrop crystals adorning the scalloped edges.

She carried a bouquet of white roses and mini calla lilies interspersed with crystal accents. White satin covered the stems and was attached with crystal pins.

Matron of honor was Dana Godfrey Wells of Vicksburg. Bridesmaids were Tina Shinn Vining, sister of the bride, of Houston, Texas; Johnna Shea Harvey of Flowood; and Kimberly McBride Goza, sister of the groom, of Brandon.

The attendants wore full-length ballgowns of truffle-colored satin. The strapless bodice featured an empire waist and was covered with a chiffon halter and ruched sash.

They each carried mixed bouquets of light-orange roses, flame mini callas and brown hypericum berries caught at the stems with brown ribbons.

Flower girl was Rebecca Faith Vining, niece of the bride, of Houston. She wore a white-satin dress with a high-waisted, lined bodice trimmed in shoulder straps. The tea-length skirt was fully gathered and lined with tulle. A truffle-satin sash adorned the bodice with a back bow. She wore a white-satin bow in her hair and walked barefoot as she tossed rose petals from a white-satin basket.

The groom’s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Carl Clark and Joey Norton, both of Brookhaven; Michael Shinn, brother of the bride, of Vicksburg; and Ben Goza, brother-in-law of the groom, of Brandon.

Usher was Neil Godfrey of Vicksburg.

The groom and his attendants wore designer, two-button tuxedos paired with euro ties and geometric vests; the groom’s in white and the groomsmen in truffle. They wore flame calla boutonnieres.

Ring bearer was Connor Alan Wells of Vicksburg. He carried a white-satin pillow and wore a white, button-down shirt with khaki pants and brown accessories.

Special wedding assistant was Erin Loper Hern of Vicksburg.

The bride’s mother wore a two-piece bolero-jacket dress of champagne satin. The hand-beaded bodice was accented with satin ruching at the waist and fell into a full, chiffon skirt.

The groom’s mother wore a two-piece ensemble of dark-sage shantung featuring a pleated, hand-beaded bodice; a slim, A-line skirt; and a matching jacket.

Both mothers carried nosegays of miniature cream roses.

A reception followed in the fellowship hall of the church. The registry table was placed inside the entrance, which was flanked with orange potted mums displayed on wrought-iron stands.

Peace lilies, ferns, palms, lighted ficus and lamps were scattered throughout the room.

A raised platform held the three-tiered wedding cake, which was a round, buttercream confection accented with white swirls and brown ribbon at each layer. The cake, displayed on a silver plateau, was topped with a brushed-silver M anchored by small, white roses and berries. Servers were Robin Herrington of Vicksburg and Melanie Herrington of Hattiesburg.

The groom’s two-tiered cake, displayed on a silver plateau, was a chocolate-tuxedo design. Chocolate-dipped strawberries accented the cake, which was presented on a table with a fall arrangement and autumn-colored M&Ms. Serving the confection were the groom’s aunts: Phyllis Wallace and Cathy Moore, both of Brookhaven, and Marilyn Easley of Cedar Bluff, Miss.

The buffet table held a wrought-iron candelabrum and featured a catered assortment.

Hostess was Lelia Hanks. Beverage servers were Kim Landers of Utica and Joni Harvey of Vicksburg.

Special reception assistants were Cynthia VanDevender and Sue Steen, both of Vicksburg.

For a wedding trip, the couple traveled to Marco Island, Fla. They departed the reception in a stretch limousine amid a shower of bubbles.

They will make their home in Ridgeland. The groom is employed at Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens and Cannada LLC.

Out-of-state guests were from Alabama, Louisiana and Texas.

Breakfast

The groom’s parents hosted a groomsman’s breakfast on the morning of the wedding at Cedar Grove Mansion and Inn.

Rehearsal dinner

On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a catered rehearsal dinner in the fellowship hall of the church. Guests were treated to a slide presentation. The couple chose this time to present gifts to their attendants.

Luncheon

A bridesmaids’ luncheon was hosted by Shirley Martin, Julie Nosser and Carlis Abney at The Duff Green Mansion. The bride chose this time to present personal gifts to her bridesmaids.

Tea

Friends of the groom’s mother honored the bride with a tea at the home of Becky Stevens in Brookhaven.

Bubble party

Rebecca Vining and Tina Vining hosted a bubble party at the home of the bride’s mother.

Engagement party

The bridal couple was honored with an engagement party at the home of the groom’s parents in Brookhaven.

Showers

Dana Wells, Gail Wells and Karen Godfrey honored the bride with a miscellaneous shower at the Wells home.

The ladies of Central Baptist Church of Brookhaven hosted a miscellaneous shower for the bride.

Jenny Stinson, Debbie Bennett, Frances Cross, Mary Gordon and Tracy Gordon of Highland Baptist Church honored the bride with a miscellaneous shower.

The groom was honored with a handyman shower at the home of Kimberly Goza in Brandon.