Larry “Terrell” Davis and Tanisha Nanji Johnson were married at 4 p.m. Oct. 11, 2008, at Triumph Church. The Revs. Antione Eakins and Henry Mayfield officiated at the double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Cornelius and Helen Johnson of Vicksburg.

The groom is the son of Wilma and Larry Anderson, William Davis and Ernestine and Dewitt Thomas, all of Vicksburg.

The altar area was illuminated with an arrangement of tiered fan candelabrums coupled with spiral candles trimmed in ruscus, ivy and a rust-colored bow. Arrangements of orange and rust gladioli, tropical Amazon roses, gerbera daisies and leatherleaf marked the stairway.

Music was presented by C.J. Williams and Travonta Hill. Mothers and grandmothers were seated to “Wind Beneath My Wings,” sung by Linda Jackson. Gertrude Brown and Betty Davis illuminated candles in memory of the late Augusta Anderson and the late Doris Davis, grandparents of the groom. The groom, minister and best men entered to “Ribbon in the Sky,” sung by Jackson. Members of the wedding party entered to an instrumental version of “Ribbon in the Sky.” The traditional “Wedding March” was played for the bride’s entrance. “The Lord’s Prayer” was sung by Hill. Following the vows and exchange of rings, the unity candle was lighted to “I Believe in You and Me.” The signing of the marriage license followed.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a designer gown of candlelight-ivory satin. An elegant lace overlay trimmed in gold and coral crystals cascaded into an asymmetrical waist that flowed into a princess-seamed skirt and cathedral-length train, which was finished in a deeply-scalloped border of matching crystals.

Her double-tiered, fingertip veil fell from a tiara of crystals and sequins.

The bride carried a cascade of ivory roses, goddess calla lilies and lady-slipper orchids tied with a chiffon bow.

Maids of honor were Ida Johnson, sister of the bride, and Tiffany Carter. Matron of honor was Regina Johnson, sister-in-law of the bride. Bridesmaids were Dominique Johnson, Kitonya Jackson, Erica Wilson, Sadie Randle, Patricia Clyde, Sharon Owens, Rokiya Dotson and Tanea Fisher.

They each wore designer, floor-length gowns created with a draped bodice, V-neck and a ruched, dropped waist that fell into an A-line skirt. The V-back featured a similar effect.

They each carried handheld bouquets featuring green goddess calla lilies, tropical Amazon roses and hypericum berries tied with a rust-chiffon bow.

Junior bridesmaids were Victoria Williams, Alexxis Williams and Amauria Lush. They each wore gowns featuring an A-line, floor-length skirt. The fitted bodice was created with spaghetti straps and a ruched, dropped waist. They each carried handheld bouquets of green calla lilies accented with hypericum, leatherleaf and a chiffon bow.

Flower girls were Ayanna Smith, Taylor Smith, Genesis Thomas and Rickera Atkins. They wore ivory-satin gowns tied at the back waist with a sash. They carried tropical Amazon rose petals in gold baskets.

Malcolm Williams, Clarence Thomas, Dontay Freeman and Harry Denton served as best men. Groomsmen were Bobby Davis, Marvin Freeman, Dennis Clark, Michael Bunch, Antonio Lee, Dewitt Thomas, Cornelious Johnson Jr. and Walker Reynolds.

Ushers were Cornelious Johnson III, Christopher Williams, Michael Hatchet and Antonio Henderson.

Ring bearer was Tyson Williams.

Miniature rose bearer was Tebria Davis.

Special wedding assistants were Pamela Durman, Nancy Johnson, Dr. I.V. Erves, Patricia Terrell, Tonya Gregory, Geralline Wilkerson, Frank Wilson, Nicole Williams, Reo Slaughter, Willie Mae Stevenson, Victor Gaas and Artie Williams.

The bride’s mother wore a tea-length, multi-tiered designer gown with cap sleeves, a V-neckline and an asymmetrical waist.

The groom’s mother wore a tea-length, A-line dress of bridal satin created with long sleeves, a matching jacket and an asymmetrical front trimmed in sequins and ivory-crystal beading.

Both mothers carried Eufloria Amazon roses, lavender stock and ruscus in tussie mussies.

A reception followed at Vicksburg City Auditorium.

The foyer area held a matted photo of the couple that guests autographed upon entering. Centering the area was a roasted pig surrounded by fruits, breads and orange linens.

Massive arrangements of long-stemmed calla lilies and curly willow filled the buffet tables.

Guest tables, covered in gold linens, were centered with tiered lanterns and calla lilies trimmed in gold beading and leatherleaf fern.

A cascading arrangement of miniature callas, gourds and mini pumpkins decorated the bridal couple’s table.

Guests were entertained with special music by The Sensational Six gospel band and special toasts.

The bride’s three-tiered, buttercream cake held an arrangement of miniature roses and calla lilies that spiraled from the top down the sides of the confection. Miniature gourds, pumpkins and tea lights completed the table.

The groom’s three-tiered cake was iced in camouflage and topped with miniature deer, trees, ducks and horses. Deer figurines completed the table.

Hostesses were Arleana Bunch, Debra Smith, Felicia Smith, Della Faye Robinson, Dillette Howard, Jean Hendon, Melita Jordan, Veronica Johnson, Ava Burks, Evelyn Smith, Canesha Scott, Cassandra Swartz, Bethany Christmas, Alexis Anderson, Falencia Anderson, LaDonna Anderson, Kendra Tolliver, Nicole Tolliver and Dawn Williams.

Announcers were Curtis Thompson and Ramona Warren.

The couple will make their home in Vicksburg. The bride is employed at Platinum Cuts and Styles, and the groom is employed with Angus Farms.

Out-of-state guests were from Texas, California, Louisiana, Georgia and Illinois.