Landrum, Smith

By Staff
Deanna Smith and Bradley Landrum, both of Meridian, were married Saturday, June 8, 2002, at Briarwood Baptist Church with the Revs. Wesley Landrum and Stanley Landrum officiating.
Parents of the couple are Gary L. and Faye Smith of Meridian, and Wesley and Betty Landrum of Tylertown.
Grandparents of the bride are Juanita Smith and the late Melvin Smith, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Baskett, all of Meridian.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are Stanley and Louise Landrum and the late Ann Landrum of Hazelhurst, and L.B. and Frances Quinn of Louisville.
Nuptial music was provided by Deloris Avara, pianist; and Nicole Landrum, soloist.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a floor-length white princess style polyester dress with lace and sea pearls on the bodice. Her fingertip-length veil accented with seed pearls, was anchored by a tiara.
Jessica Ward and Shanna Beasley, both of Meridian, served as maids of honor.
Other attendants were Teresa Scott of Meridian, Crystal Miller of Russell and Nicole Landrum of Tylertown.
Heather Harwell of Meridian served as flower girl.
Justin Rowell and Michael Herring, both of Meridian, were best men.
Groomsmen and ushers were Brad Caraway, Ricky Youngblood, both of Meridian, Quinn Hatten of Slidell, La., and Greg Smith of Port St. John, Fla.
Hunter Smith of Meridian was ring bearer.
A reception was held in the church family life center following the ceremony.
Assisting at the reception were Elizabeth Thomas, Ben Hull, Erin McCollum, Kathy Egan and Sarah Hatten.
After a honeymoon in Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple resides in Meridian.