Ben Shelton and Kali Shelton were married at 6 p.m. Dec. 4, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Vicksburg. Jim Hess officiated at the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of John and Sherrie Shelton. The groom is the son of Randy and Alice Shelton.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride’s chosen colors were gold and eggplant. Music was presented by Sheila Hess, organist, and Bill Harris, vocalist.

Maid of honor was Lori Beth Shelton of Memphis. Bridesmaids were Ashley Batson of Wiggins, Cori Shiers of Flowood, Holly Hearon of Vicksburg, Megan Tyson of Jackson and Carli Crapps of Brandon.

Flower girls were Mary Grace Batson and Caroline Batson, both of Wiggins.

James Shelton of Madison served as best man. Groomsmen were Sean McGowan of Houston, Texas; Justin Harmon of Columbus, Ohio; Kiley Aguar of Austin, Texas; Drew Smith of Clinton; Casey Trest of Flowood; and Waldon Wolfe of Vicksburg.

Ushers were Wade May of Pearl, Patrick Everman of Hattiesburg and Zach Wade of Brandon.

A reception followed at the B’nai B’rith Literary Club.

For a wedding trip, the couple traveled to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. They will make their home in Clinton.

The bride is employed at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and the groom is employed at Vicksburg High School.