This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Durand, Faulkenberry, McBride Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1523 Message Board Post: Miss Ellen Eileen Durand became the bride of Thomas John Faulkenberry, July 20, 2002, in the First United Methodist Church, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The Revs. Stan Warfield, Kevin Durand, Jessica Durand and Daniel Kirkpatrick officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of William and Elaine Durand of Arkadelphia. Parents of the groom are Larry and Linda Faulkenberry of Marietta. He is the grandson of John and Ruby McBride and E.C. Faulkenberry, all of Marietta, and the late Trudy Faulkenberry. Wedding music was provided by Ann Rye, organist, and Charles Rye, soloist, who sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "Where Love is Found" during the celebration of communion. As the bride was escorted down the aisle by her father, Jeremiah Clarke played "Trumpet Tune." After the ceremony, the bride and groom recessed to "Wedding March" from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Mendelssohn. The wedding party and officiants recessed to "Toccata" from "Symphony V in F Major" by Widor. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of ivory peau satin accented with pearls and Battenburg lace, with a cathedral length train. Her fingertip veil and blusher had a cathedral length extension with a tiara of pearls. She carried a bouquet of stargazer lilies, white roses, stephanotis, and freesia. The bride and groom were attended by Elizabeth Coogan of Mena, Arkansas, Carla Singleton of Arkadelphia, and Jonathan and Tedi Cox of Champaign, Illinois. The girls wore floor-length navy dresses made of georgette with an empire waist. They carried bouquets of stargazer lilies, pink roses and purple statice. Ushers were Tifton Covington and Steve Durand, both of Arkadelphia. Colin Durand and Gracie Durand, the bride's nephew and niece, were honorary ring bearer and honorary flower girl, respectively. Cheryl Covington attended the bride's book. A reception was held at the church following the ceremony. The tables were decorated with flowers matchin the bride's bouquet, mirrors and candles. The wedding cake was a five-tier white cake decorated with stargazer lilies and white roses. Servers included Stephanie Antoine of Little Rock, Arkansas, Danae Engelkes of Warren, Arkansas, and Andrea Smith of Yukon. Bubbles and rose petals were distributed by cousins of the bride. The couple is living in Stillwater, where both attend Oklahoma State University. Thomas received a master's degree in mathematics in May 2002 and is pursuing a Ph.D. in mathematics. Eileen received her master's degree in mathematics in May 2001 and is pursuing a Ph.D. in mathematics education. She anticipates completing her degree this summer. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 7, 2003, page 5. The newspaper article was accompanied by a wedding photo of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas John Faulkenberry.