Cheeks — Camp

The beautifully landscaped grounds of the bride’s family provided the setting for the marriage of Miss Jessica Elise Cheek and Mr. Frederick Bonnett “Bonn” Camp at six o’clock in the evening on April 8, 2017.

Reverend Barry Corbett and Mr. Jordan Mattison, friend of the groom, officiated the double-ring ceremony against nature festooned with arbors of greenery interspersed with pink and coral roses, hydrangeas, and Queen Ann’s lace. The aisles featured rose pomander in the bride’s chosen colors for the day. Large urns filled with pink hydrangeas and ivy and a fresh wreath of roses made a focal point for the bride’s entrance.

Miss Cheek is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Coleman Cheek and the granddaughter of Mrs. Byron Dewitte Belk and the late Mr. Belk, Mrs. Jeanene Crosby Cheek, and Mr. Joe Dudley Cheek, all from Kosciusko. Flowers on the guest’s registry table were in memory of the bride’s grandfather, Mr. Belk.

Mr. Camp is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daniel Camp of Starkville and he is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Vardaman Terrell of Union and the late Mrs. Quay Webb Camp of Tupelo and the late Mr. Dewey William Camp of Florence.

Classical music was provided by harpist Miss Alexandria Paton, and violinist Miss Victoria Paton. The chiming of the hour began the ceremony, and the grandparents and mothers were seated by Madison Cheek and Bonn Camp. They carried tussie mussies filled with shades of roses and greenery.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride made her entrance to “The Sound of Music” by Rodgers and Hammerstein in her maternal grandmother’s heirloom wedding gown of Chantilly lace over bridal satin. Tucked English net and hand cut appliques of lace traced with pearls and sequins formed the portrait neckline. Lace over satin fashioned the elongated fitted bodice. The full skirt and panels of lace drifted into points, and tiny satin covered buttons closed the back of the gown which was worn by four family brides. The chapel train of imported silk illusion was edged and appliqued in re-embroidered Alencon lace, worn as a veil by the bride’s mother and aunt and redesigned by Sandra Ashford. A uniquely designed crystal crown held the veil.

The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of roses and rosemary with a lace handkerchief borrowed from her aunt, Mrs. Gerry Taylor. She wore a necklace of pearls which were a gift from the groom and a pearl bracelet that was a gift from her parents.

Ring Bearers Thomas Adam Middleton and Tate Austin Taylor, are cousins of the bride.

Miss Brooke Nicolette Armstrong read from The Irrational Season by Madeleine L’Engle. Dr. Anna Claire Middleton served as the flower attendant during the ring ceremony.

The couple’s recessional was to Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus as guests stood in tradition. “Hornpipe” from Handel’s Water Music was played for the family recessional.

Greeters for the night were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hogan Briscoe, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kirkpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Thomas, and Ms. Laurie Ann Williams. Ushers were Stephen Cole, Mark Donald, Robert McDougald, and Staton Piercey.

After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Cheek honored the bride and groom with a reception on the grounds of their home overlooking their lake. Before the bride joined the guests, she change into a new bridal gown of champagne illusion tulle designed with beaded embroidery accents with a sleeveless neckline, satin covered buttons, and sweep train. Guests were greeted through an archway covered in roses and hydrangeas. As they flowed through the garden, they enjoyed seeing the framed bridal canvas and sentimental wedding photographs of family brides in the heirloom wedding gown.

Guests enjoyed numerous catered stations such as shrimp and grits action station, apple glazed pork loin station, and a fried catfish bite station. As the bride loves formal tea, a hot tea station was charmingly displayed.

The four-tiered almond-flavored cake by That Special Touch, which was displayed in a striking gazebo lighted with an eye-catching chandelier, was iced and incised with a white buttercream frosting and was cascaded in fresh flowers. The groom’s cake was a decadent two-layer chocolate adorned with fresh strawberries.

Class Reunion provided the music for the night. The bride and groom enjoyed their first dance to “Into the Mystic,” and the bride and father celebrated the night with their dance to “What a Wonderful World.”

Everyday Etiquette’s B.J. Swafford was the wedding coordinator and consultant. Memories of the evening were captured by Stephanie Rhea Photography. The wedding and reception vignettes, layout, catering stations, and floral arrangements were designed by Top It Off Events and Lisa Kelly.

The bride and groom were celebrated during two engagement parties. The Kosciusko party was in the Eddie Thomas home; the Starkville party was hosted at The Fellowship Place. A ladies’ brunch was hosted in Kosciusko home of Mrs. Al Chadick; a Mardi Gras brunch was hosted in the Starkville home of Mr. and Mrs. Briar Jones.

On Friday, guests arrived in the home of Mrs. Dewitte Belk for the bridal brunch which was hosted by Mrs. Marlin Ivey, Mrs. Gerry Taylor and Mrs. Belk. Each guest was given a special tea cup to remind them to take time to celebrate the joy of life.

On the day of the wedding, the groom’s luncheon was hosted at The Sod Farm by Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Casey and Mrs. Hollis Cheek.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted the rehearsal dinner in the Mills-Davis-Battles-Camp House in the historical district of Kosciusko. The seated dinner, which featured filet mignon topped with shrimp, was catered by Two Rivers. Floral arrangements were designed by David Dinkins.

The happy couple bade farewell to guests amidst showers of dried lavender, rosemary, sage, and rose petals symbolizing devotion, remembrance, wisdom, and happiness. Guests received succulent plants upon their departure.

Following a honeymoon to Greece, the couple is dividing their time between their homes in Starkville and in Kosciusko.