Robinson, Strickland

By Staff
Amanda Marie Strickland and Shawn William Robinson, both of Meridian, were married Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Chisolm officiating.
Parents of the couple are Maurice Strickland, Glenn and Christy Strickland and Maurice and Laura Robinson, all of Meridian.
Grandparents of the bride are Marion Taylor "Judy" Long of Meridian and the late Harmon H. Long of Meridian, Edna Strickland of York, Ala., and the late Albert L. Strickland Sr.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are Lenita Ann and William E. "Bill" Bruner and Arthur and Sharlynn Baltzell, all of Meridian.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Cindy Barker, pianist.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a white satin gown with a sweetheart neckline. The bodice was accented with pearl and iridescent sequins. The full skirt swept into a cathedral-length train that was accented with beading along the hemline. She wore a fingertip-length veil of silk illusion anchored by a pearl beaded comb and carried a bouquet of gerber daisies, confetti roses, delphinium and matsumoto asters.
Eron Hodgins of Meridian served as maid of honor. Maria Pierce of Meridian was flower girl.
The father of the bridegroom served as best man. Groomsmen and ushers were Terry Yarbrough of Blue Springs and William E. "Bill" Bruner of Meridian.
Lance Strickland of Meridian was ring bearer. Rice bag attendant was Marla Robinson.
A reception was held in the church reception hall following the ceremony. Assisting at the reception were Holly Robinson and Catie Alexander.
After a honeymoon at a private resort, the couple resides in Meridian.