Billy J. Melvin and Gidget Denise Hunt were married at 1 p.m. March 20, 2010, at 88 Keys Banquet Facility in Jackson. The Rev. Leonard Wayne Boddie officiated at the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Ruby B. Hicks of Vicksburg. She is the granddaughter of Bobbie Maxey and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hunt, all of Vicksburg.

The groom is the son of Margie Melvin of Jackson. He is the grandson of the late Mammie Lewis and James Sutton of Jackson.

Nuptial music was provided by Margie Ann Taylor and Larry Dotson.

The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Joseph Hunt Jr. Her chosen colors were black and fuchsia.

Maid of honor was Tammie Foster of Vicksburg. Matron of honor was Catherine Hunt of Vicksburg. Bridesmaids were Jessica Stubbs, cousin of the groom, and Trina Melvin, niece of the groom, both of Jackson; and Tremaka Coney and Lakishia Hunt, nieces of the bride, Zetia Lampkin, aunt of the bride, and Mary Lampkin, all of Vicksburg.

Flower girls were Kamara Miles of Vicksburg and Paris Steward, Katie Dotson and Jamarish Wansley, all of Jackson.

Jame Charles Melvin of Jackson served as best man. Groomsmen were John Lee Stubbs and James Stubbs, cousins of the groom, of Jackson; and Quintin Miles, son of the bride, Jamar Hunt, nephew of the bride, Clifton Walker, godson of the bride, and Leroy Maxey Sr., uncle of the bride, all of Vicksburg.

Ushers were Schaqualese Miles, daughter of the bride, and Leroy Maxey Jr., cousin of the bride, both of Vicksburg; and Allison Young, niece of the bride, of San Diego, Calif.

Ring bearer was Marcellous Melvin of Jackson.

Junior bride was Tianna Weary of Jackson, and junior groom was James Stubbs Jr. of Jackson.

Quinjerus Miles of Vicksburg served as bell ringer. Bible carrier was Jessie Williams of Vicksburg.

A reception followed the ceremony. Hostesses were Cassandra Davis and Georgia Hicks.

The couple will make their home in Vicksburg. The bride is employed with the Vicksburg Warren School District, and the groom is employed at A-Mac Construction.