McGarrity, Miss Bilbo recite vows on June 13

Published 12:00 am Sunday, July 5, 2009

William Henry McGarrity and Elizabeth Nicole Bilbo were married at 4:30 p.m. June 13, 2009, at Luckett Lodge Chapel in Brandon. The Rev. John Gordon officiated at the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Lynn and Sandra Bilbo of Vicksburg. She is the granddaughter of Dewitt and Janis Bilbo of Meadville and the late Dan and Inez Russell of Ozark.

The groom is the son of Debbie Hicks and Bill and Linda McGarrity of Greenwood. He is the grandson of Sam McGarrity of Greenwood.

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Given in marriage by her father, the bride’s chosen colors were blue and purple.

Maid of honor was Amy Hurley of Jackson. Bridesmaids were Leighann VanDevender and Ashley Brown, both of Vicksburg, and Mandie Ellis of Oxford.

Drew Henderson of Fort Worth, Texas, served as best man. Groomsmen were Chris Jennings of Ridgeland, Jason Allen of Clinton and Chad Colemon of Lexington, Ky.

Usher was Michael Bilbo of Vicksburg.

Flower girl was Emma Grace Dillard of Brandon. Cody Little of Greenwood served as ring bearer.

A reception followed at the lodge.

For a wedding trip, the couple traveled to San Francisco. They will make their home in Ridgeland.

The bride is employed at Warren-Yazoo Mental Health, and the groom is employed at Central Access.