Jesse Julius Erving Tilley III and Kimberly La-Sheá Hall were married at 3 p.m. July 9, 2011, at Rainbow Arena. The Rev. Michael Dorsey officiated at the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mattie Hall of Vicksburg and the late Herman Morris. She is the granddaughter of the late Roosevelt Watkins and the late Annie Bell Braxton of Vicksburg.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Julius Erving Tilley II of Harlem. He is the grandson of Jesse Julius Erving Tilley and Jane Tilley of Manhattan, N.Y.

The bride was escorted by her brother, Eric Hall. Her chosen colors were black, red and white.

Music for the ceremony was presented by Deborah Jackson.

Maids of honor were Daphne Shepard Bridge of Meridian and Foluke Houston of Vicksburg. Matron of honor was LaSandra Davis Hudson of Vicksburg.

Bridesmaids were Tia Doss and Yvette Brown, both of Vicksburg, and LaQuanda Williams of Jackson. Junior bridesmaid was Mercedes Hall of Vicksburg.

Marcus Lovette and Richard Bradford, both of Vicksburg, served as best men. Groomsmen were Christopher Melton, Cordell Watkins, Marquees Lovette and Vincent Woods, all of Vicksburg.

Flower girl was Taniya Adams of Jackson. Ring bearer was Jesse Julius Erving Tilley IV of Vicksburg.

Donald Brown escorted the bride’s mother.

Poem reader was Darnisha James of Vicksburg. Felicia Wilson of Vicksburg served as the bride’s special assistant.

A reception followed the ceremony. Hostesses were Trina Felton, Gwendolyn Appleby and Indiana Brown, all of Vicksburg.

For a wedding trip, the couple traveled to New Orleans. They will make their home in Vicksburg, where the bride is employed at Warren-Yazoo Mental Health Services and the groom is employed with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department.

Rehearsal dinner

A rehearsal dinner was held at Rainbow Casino on the eve of the wedding.

Shower

The bride’s family honored her with a shower.