Beech, Blackwell
By Staff
Kimberly Diane Blackwell of Meridian and Brian Jay Beech of Long Beach were married Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at NorthPark Church with the Rev. Artie Burnett and Earl T. Wheatley Jr. officiating.
Parents of the couple are Rick and Kathy Blackwell of Meridian, and Rob and Jackie Beech of Floyds Knobs, Ind.
Grandparents of the bride are Evelyn Chunn and the late Howard Chunn, and Helen Blackwell and Charles Dearman.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are Jewis Boone and the late Jack Boone, and the late Harvey and Lucy Beech.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Debbie Hermetz, aunt of the bride, pianist; and Jennifer Hermetz, cousin of the bride, vocalist.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a designer gown of white sating bodice with hand-beaded trim and a tulle skirt. Her shoulder-length tulle veil was accented with beads throughout. She carried a bouquet of various fresh flowers mixed with red, white and peach roses.
Maid of honor was Nicole Nause of Meridian. Other attendants were Allison Fort of Knoxville, Tenn., Dana Reed of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Scarlett Monsour of Meridian.
Shawn Willey of Gulfport was best man. Groomsmen and ushers were Adam Waits of Gulfport, Gene Besse of Long Beach and Chris Beech of New Albany, Ind., brother of the bridegroom. Ushers were David and Corey Blackwell, brothers of the bride, and Stephen and Clint Blackwell, cousins of the bride, all of Meridian.
Guest registry attendant was Kristen Hermetz, cousin of the bride. Program attendant was Kellie Blackwell, cousin of the bride.
A reception was held at Briarwood Country Club following the ceremony. Assisting at the reception were Ricki Flannery, Diana Adams and Angela Beech.
After a honeymoon in Las Vegas, the couple resides in New Albany, Ind.
