Mr. Pittman, Miss Sills recite vows on June 4
Published 12:00 am Sunday, July 31, 2011
Keith Brandon Pittman and Sarah Grace “Gracie” Sills were married at 2 p.m. June 4, 2011, at Bowmar Baptist Church. Brian Pursley officiated at the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David W. Sills of Vicksburg. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy C. Proctor of Kosciusko and the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Sills of Brandon.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Woodward and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Pittman, all of Vicksburg. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Andress of Utica and Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Pittman of Vicksburg.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride’s chosen colors were navy and white with yellow accents. Music was presented by Jeff Armstrong, pianist and organist; Mark Sills, brother of the bride, pianist; and Mitch Beauman, soloist.
Maid of honor was Ellie Sills, sister of the bride, of Vicksburg. Bridesmaids were Jera Dykes of Laurel, Brooklyn Pursley of Vicksburg and Kate Kirkpatrick of Collierville, Tenn.
The groom’s brother, Justin Pittman of Vicksburg, served as best man. Groomsmen were Kris Hluska, Christopher Raner and Warren Sevier, all of Vicksburg.
Special wedding assistant was Neeli Watts.
A reception followed in the fellowship hall of the church. Hosts were Robert and Sandra Peters, Ronald and Rita Goldman and Susan Crawley, all of Vicksburg, and Stacey Gugert of Atlanta.
For a wedding trip, the couple traveled to the Hendersonville, N.C., area. They will reside in Vicksburg.
The bride is attending the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and is employed part time at Kroger Pharmacy of Vicksburg. The groom is employed by AT&T U-Verse.
Rehearsal dinner
The groom’s parents entertained the bridal party, family and friends with a rehearsal dinner at Roca on the eve of the wedding.
Showers
Denise Hluska hosted a Pampered Chef party at Wilsonwood Lodge.
The bride was honored with a wedding shower in the Family Life Center at First Baptist Church. Hostesses were Kay Chaney, Teresa Chaney, Frances Chipley, Mary June Cooksey, Marilyn Daggett, Janie Easterling, Lori Edney, Susan Fitzgerald, Shirley George, Janet Holland, Lisa Ingram, Beckie Kerut, Sharon Ladd, Kay Lee, Candace Logue, Susan McKinnie, Carol Ann Oakman, Sandra Peters, Denise Poe, Gwen Robertson, Amy Robinson, Cindy Smith, Linda Strong, Georgeann Swillie, Maurice Tadlock, Janell Thames, Nina Tomlinson, Carol Watkins and Ronda Wolfe.
Brooke Pursley, Michelle Woodward and Ellie Sills honored the bride with a party at Easely Amused in Jackson.