Mr. Claborn, Miss Allen wed at First Baptist

Published 1:20 am Sunday, October 2, 2011

Gary Alan Claborn and Holly Nicole Allen were married at 4 p.m. July 16, 2011, at First Baptist Church. Dr. Matt Buckles officiated at the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael David Allen of Vicksburg. She is the granddaughter of the late A.J. Allen and Edna Harris and the late Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Tidwell, all of Vicksburg.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Louis Elias of Laurel. He is the grandson of the Rev. and Mrs. Thomas James of Topeka, Kan., and Freda Davidson and Billie Claborn of Medicine Park, Okla.

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The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father. Her chosen colors were violet and green.

A program of music was presented by Georgeann Swillie, pianist; Osvin Urbina and Claudia Martine, violinists; and Amy Robinson, soloist.

Matron of honor was Bridgett Hunt of Vicksburg. Bridesmaids were Angie Elias, Paula Elias, Holly Jones and Brittany Walker, all of Hattiesburg; Lindsey Gay of Vicksburg; Morgan Hudson of Laurel; Tiffany Skrmetti of Jackson; Morgan Tidwell of Oxford; and Erin Elias of Mandeville, La.

Alex Walker of New Orleans served as best man. Groomsmen were Lee Bounds, Tommy Elias and Taylor Hudson, all of Laurel; John Michael Allen and Richard Hunt, both of Vicksburg; Nicholas Turan of Oxford; Brandon Brumley of Little Rock; Turner Fisher of Nashville; and Patrick Harvey of New Orleans.

Ushers were Michael Attaway and Andrew Ousley, both of Laurel; and Landon Middleton and Blake Tidwell, both of Vicksburg.

Flower girl was Laney Hunt of Vicksburg. Ring bearers were Richard Hunt III of Vicksburg and Hayden Allen of Bentonville, Ark.

Attending the wedding book was Emily Rut of Madison. Programs were distributed by Jennifer Bowen and Hannah Middleton.

Special wedding assistant was Lori Flanagan.

A reception followed at the B’nai B’rith Literary Club. Guests were entertained with music by the Blue Mountain Band of Hattiesburg.

For a wedding trip, the couple traveled to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. They will make their home in Hattiesburg.

The bride is employed at Anderson Design Center, and the groom is employed with Verizon.

Rehearsal dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Elias hosted a rehearsal dinner at Roca on the eve of the wedding.

Brunch

Lindsey Gay hosted a bridesmaids’ brunch at her home.

Bachelorette weekend

Bridgett Hunt honored the bride with a bachelorette beach weekend in Gulf Shores, Ala.

Showers

Morgan Hudson and Paula Elias hosted a Jack-and-Jill shower at the Elias home.

Joan Bowen, Kimball Bufkin, Teresa Henry, Debbie Jeter, Cindy Lyons, Nancy Middleton and Lee Tidwell honored the bride with a miscellaneous shower at the Tidwell home.

Tiffany Skrmetti and Holly Jones hosted a stock-the-tailgate party at the Holly Jones home in Hattiesburg.