Morgan, Davis unite in marriage in Thanksgiving weekend ceremony

Bethany Blaine Morgan and Taylor Lane Davis were united in marriage Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 24, 2012, at 3 o’clock in the afternoon at the First United Methodist Church in Gonzales. Rev. Andy Smith officiated the blessed event.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Morgan of Gonzales, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stayton R. Lester Jr. of Gonzales, and the late Foster Morgan and the late Marie Morgan.

The groom is the son of Mike Davis and Connie Davis, both of Gonzales, and the grandson of Ann Gary of Karnes City and the late John Henderson, William Gary and John and Baby Davis.

The sanctuary was adorned with two large arrangements in a vintage theme. They consisted of Fox and flat fern, pale pink snaps, antique pink hydrangeas, hypercium berries, pink art deco roses, spider mums, bouvardia, curly willow and cascading armaranthus and peacock feathers. The altar was adorned with an arrangement of similar wedding flowers in memory of beloved family members. The family pews were ornamented burlap and lace bows which contained cascading amaranthus, amnesia roses and hypercium berries. The sanctuary flowers were all designed by Person’s Flower Shop of Gonzales.

The bride and her father entered the ceremony to the traditional “Bridal Chorus.” Blaine wore a Couture gown by Paloma Blanca. The strapless, crossover, pleated bodice was sewn of Dupioni silk. Her gown as adorned with beautiful vintage beading at the empire with a full, double box-pleated skirt with a chapel train. The bride also wore a traditional cathedral length veil that was sewn with the same vintage beading around the entire edge. Her shoes were of the same Dupioni silk and beading with a small feather at the ankle. Blaine wore her great-grandmother’s pearls that were adorned with a diamond pendant of her mother’s. She chose matching vintage chandelier earrings. Blaine’s garter was made from her great-grandmothers handkerchiefs, with her mother’s earrings from her wedding made into a brooch to adorn the garter. The handkerchief-garter was also Blaine’s “something blue.” She wore a six-pence in her shoe brought home from a prior trip to London. Blaine carried a vintage inspired hand-tied bouquet wrapped with ivory satin ribbon, burlap and lace. The bouquet included fragrant peonies, multiple varieties of roses, surrounded by queen’s lace, berries and cascading amaranthus, scabiosa pods accentuated with crystals and peacock feathers.

Emma Marie Morgan attended her sister as Maid of Honor. She wore a cocktail-length dress by Alfred Sung made of Dupioni silk and adorned with a crystal brooch at the waist. Emma’s dress was a bluish color and was the same style as the entire bridal party that wore a mocha-colored version. Bethany’s bridal party consisted of family and life-long friends. They were Jacey Lester, Jenna Mills, Loni Lester, Sadie Morgan, Grace Morgan and Janelle Lester, all cousins of the bride. Kelsie Smith, Bailey Bivins, Lanece Gibson, Gena Falks and Brenna Barnick, all life-long friends of the bride. The bridesmaids carried hand-tied bouquets similar to the bride’s. Dixie Rea Lester, Madelyn Annette Mills and Elli Mae Lester attended as flower girls. They were precious in their ivory tulle Tutu dresses with matching lace headbands. The girls carried burlap bags accented with antique lace and coordinating flowers.

Attending as Best Man was Tanner Allan Davis, brother of the groom. Groomsmen consisted of the groom’s childhood friends and family of the bride and groom: Ray Raley, Ty Brozozowski, Morgan Denman, Josh Serrato, Byron Lester, Derrick Lester, Landon Bozka, Tyler Morgan, Bryce Wagener, Kevin Robinson and Trevor Henderson. The ring bearers were Jackson Clay Grantham and William Paul Miller, both cousins of the bride. The ring bearers carried family Bibles to the altar that were wrapped in burlap and lace ribbon. The couple’s ushers for the wedding were Greyson Peterek, friend of the groom; Dustin Lester, cousin of the bride; and Zach McGinn, Houston Keck and Marshall Lambrecht, friends of the groom. Members of Taylor’s wedding party were all dressed in tuxedos by Calvin Klein. Greeters for the afternoon ceremony were Ricky Lester, Bobby Morgan and Pat Davis, uncles of the couple, and Gene Kridler and Chris Kappmeyer, life-long friends of the family.

Scripture readers for the ceremony were Lisa Hood-Waddle, life-long friend of the bride, and Brittany Wagener, cousin of the groom. Scripture readings came from Genesis 2:18-24, Ruth 1:16-17 and 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Soloist for the ceremony was Akiko Rockers. She sang “The Lord’s Prayer” during the lighting of the unity candle, and was accompanied by Christina Menking on the organ. Other musical selections for the ceremony were “Colors of the Wind,” to which the grandmothers entered the sanctuary, and “Sweet Child of Mine,” to which the bride’s and groom’s mothers entered. Jeff and Sammie Massie attended to all audio and video technology for the day.

After a beautiful, traditional wedding ceremony and the introduction of the couple as Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Davis for the very first time, they left the church to Hall and Oates’ “You Make My Dreams Come True.” With applause and laughter, the couple was followed by the wedding party and family.

Guests were invited to The Venue in Cuero to share in an evening starting with appetizers and then dinner, dessert and dancing. The Venue was decorated with a shabby-chic theme, compliments of Blessed Events, and the evening was enjoyed by all with a fabulous meal provided by Texas Choice, beautiful cakes by Kathy Zella, and dancing with great music provided by the Emotions.

After the bride and groom shared their first dance to “Let the Good Times Roll” by Brandon Ryder, Blaine shared an entertaining dance with her father, starting with “Butterfly Kisses” and leading into some great hip-hop tunes. Taylor danced with his mother to “Then They Do” by Trace Adkins. The next dance was shared with Blaine’s grandparents, Pal and Bethel Lester, in honor of their 55th wedding anniversary that was being celebrated that same day. As Blaine and Taylor and their grandparents danced to “I Believe in Love” by Don Williams, Pal and Bethel’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren joined in on the dance floor.

Taylor and Blaine left late that night with their guests showering them with rose petals. Guests were able to enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights of Cuero while leaving the reception.

Taylor and Blaine honeymooned in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. The couple has made their home at 18 Park Place in Gonzales.