Hometown Rankin - February & March 2016

–wedding–
StephanieBrookeSlaughter
& JustinDavidTullos
Stephanie Brooke Slaughter and Justin David Tullos were united in
marriage October 3, 2015 at The Ivy Venue in Flowood, Mississippi.
The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Gary Knight and Reverend
David Slaughter.
The bride is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. David Slaughter of Pelahatchie,
Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of Dr. Kenneth Slaughter and the late
Nancy Slaughter of Jackson, Mississippi and the late Mr. and Mrs. George
Welford of Waynesboro, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Tullos of Brandon, Mississippi. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs.
George Tullos of Brandon, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Wade Morrison of
Byram, Mississippi.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of ivory taffeta
by Allure bridal. The strapless ball gown featured a sweetheart neckline
with ruching detail. The fitted bodice was accented at the waist by a belt
of Swarovski crystals, and a chapel length train completed the ensemble.
A cathedral-length illusion veil, adorned with matching crystal detailing,
accented the dress. Stephanie’s bouquet was a beautiful cascade of white
roses, freesia, ranunculus, and willow eucalyptus.
Attending Stephanie as her matron of honor was Mary Kate Partrige.
Additional attendants were dear friends Ashley Cocilova, Marion Patti,
Shanna Funcke, Rebecca Parker, and Nikki Raney. Each attendant carried
a hand-tied bouquet of red, white, and peach roses with eucalyptus leaves,
which complemented their eggplant, long chiffon dresses. Serving as flower
girls were Adalyn Roberts, Miriam Raney, and Lydia Raney. Attending Justin
as best man was Wil Mann. Groomsmen were John Murphy, Brett Boling,
Will Roberts, Daniel Barnett, and Zach Farrar.
To the bride and groom’s surprised delight, they exited the ceremony to
the song “Oh Happy Day” performed by a gospel quartet from Anderson
United Methodist Church.
Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception on the
grounds of The Ivy. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres of traditional southern
fare provided by Wendy Putt of Fresh Cut Floral and Catering. Guests were
entertained by music and a photo-booth provided by Crowd Pleasers DJ
services. Her mother lovingly prepared the bride’s five tier almond cake.
Cakes by Iris prepared the groom’s two-tiered chocolate cake depicting his
love of hunting and Mississippi State. On the eve of the wedding, a dinner
was hosted by the parents of the groom at The Ivy.
After a honeymoon to St. Lucia, the couple is at home in Brandon,
Mississippi.
Hometown Rankin • 37