Richard Neil Tillotson and Anna Katherine Melancon were married at 7 p.m. June 12, 2010, at Bovina Baptist Church. The Rev. Brian Parker officiated at the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Ray and Nancy Melancon of Vicksburg. She is the granddaughter of Luke and Phyllis Mobley and Al and Merle Melancon, all of Vicksburg.

The groom is the son of Rick and Julie Tillotson of Vicksburg. He is the grandson of Harry and Nell Woods and Jack and Barbara Tillotson, all of Vicksburg.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride’s chosen colors were black, white and yellow.

A program of nuptial music was presented by Jennifer Tillotson, organist/pianist; and Desi and Tim Goodson and Rick Tillotson, vocalists.

Maid of honor was Emily Melancon, sister of the bride, of Vicksburg. Matron of honor was Desi Goodson, sister of the bride, of Vicksburg. Bridesmaids were Ansley Fulcher of Vicksburg and Abi Collins of Clinton, both cousins of the bride; Jennifer Craft of Magee; and Kristin Ware of Pearl.

The groom’s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Tim Goodson, brother-in-law of the bride, and Stephen Tillotson, brother of the groom, both of Vicksburg; Casey Bowen of Raleigh; and Jake Tillotson of Tupelo and Davis Woods of Austin, Texas, both cousins of the groom.

Ushers were Adam Fulcher, cousin of the bride, and Zak Tillotson, cousin of the groom, both of Vicksburg; Luke Mobley, uncle of the bride, of Laurel; and Bryan Collins, uncle of the bride, of Clinton.

Flower girl was Meg Collins, cousin of the bride, of Clinton. Ring bearer was Zac Collins, cousin of the bride, of Clinton.

Special wedding assistants were Allyson Collins and Geni Fulcher, aunts of the bride.

A reception followed at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. Guests were entertained with music by DJ Peter Christian.

For a wedding trip, the couple traveled on a Carnival cruise to Cozumel and Calica, Mexico. They will make their home in Clinton.

The bride is employed at Hudspeth Regional Center, and the groom is employed with Vision Landscape.

Bridesmaids’ brunch

On the morning of the wedding, Phyllis Mobley and Merle Melancon hosted a bridesmaids’ brunch at Anchuca.

Rehearsal supper

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal supper at Roca Restaurant. The couple chose this time to present gifts to family members and the wedding party.

Announcement party

The couple was honored with an engagement announcement party at the B’nai B’rith Literary Club. Host couples were Geni and Bill Fulcher, Luke and Adrienne Mobley and Allyson and Bryan Collins.

Barbecue

Dr. and Mrs. Martin Chaney and Mr. and Mrs. Doc Oakman honored the couple with a barbecue at the Chaney home.

Weekend getaway

The bride’s sisters treated her to a weekend at Orange Beach, Ala.

Luncheon

Martha Mobley, aunt of the bride, and Carol McMillin, cousin of the bride, hosted a luncheon at the McMillin home.

Showers

Teachers at Warren Central Junior High School hosted a bridal shower at the home of Amy Robinson.

The ladies of First Baptist Church honored the bridal couple with a shower at the church.

The ladies of Bovina Baptist Church hosted a miscellaneous shower at the church.