Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Brown of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Rebecca Brown, to Zachary Keelan Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller of Saltillo.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.D. Belue of Corinth, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brown of Tupelo.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Miller of Guntown, and Mrs. Betty Carter and the late James Carter of Saltillo. Mr. Miller is the great-grandson of Mrs. Moline Buskirk of Saltillo.
The couple will exchange vows at 4:30 P.M., August 8, 2015, at Oak Hill United Methodist Church in Saltillo, Mississippi. A reception will immediately follow in the church fellowship hall. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lane Putt of Tupelo, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Layne, to Reed Burgess Clayton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Drew West Clayton, Sr. also of Tupelo.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jean Ramsey and the late Mr. Charles Wayne Ramsey of Tupelo, and Mr. Billy Milton Putt and the late Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Putt of Tupelo.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby W. Laney of Tupelo, MS and Pascagoula, MS, and the late Ottis Nathaniel Clayton of Holly Springs, MS, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver M.(Carol Williams) Burch, III of Holly Springs, MS.

Miss Putt is a 2011 honors graduate of Tupelo High School where she was a member of the Tupelo Varsity Choir and Wave Connection Show Choir. She graduated magna cum laude from Mississippi State University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling. While at Mississippi State, Morgan was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and served as the Recruitment Chair.

Mr. Clayton is a 2010 honors graduate of Tupelo High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Mississippi State University in 2014 and a Master’s of Professional Accountancy degree in May 2015. While at Mississippi State, Reed was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was also a member of the 2011-2012 MSU Men’s Basketball Team. He is a Certified Public Accountant and is employed by KPMG Accounting Firm in Birmingham, Alabama.

The couple will exchange vows at six o’clock in the evening on August 8, 2015 at West Jackson Street Baptist Church in Tupelo, Mississippi. A reception will follow at The North Hall at Bancorpsouth Arena.

Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Smith of Decatur, Alabama are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachael Elizabeth Smith, to Benton Luke Floyd, son of Rev. and Mrs. Terry Floyd of Batesville, Mississippi.

Miss Smith is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Joe Smith of Decatur, Alabama.

Mr. Floyd is the grandson of Mrs. Roy W Smith, and the late Mr. Smith, of Ripley, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Floyd of New Albany, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Priceville High School. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2012 where she studied English. She is currently employed at Mississippi State University as an Admissions Counselor.

The prospective groom graduated from North Delta High School in 2007. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2011 where he double majored in English and Psychology. After that he attended Reformed Theological Seminary where he received a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling. Mr. Floyd is currently employed at Communicare in Water Valley.

The couple will exchange vows at 2:00, August 8th, 2015 at Southside Baptist Church in Decatur, Alabama. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Paul and Anita Russell of Eupora announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Russell, to Jared Roberts, son of Jody and Glenda Roberts of Tupelo.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Clarence Russell and the late Bernice Russell from Olive Branch, and the late Charles McCormick from Hernando, and Edith McCormick from Eupora.
Miss Russell is an honor graduate from Eupora High School where she was active in tennis, cheerleading, and the Beta Club. She graduated from Blue Mountain College with a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. She will pursue her Master’s of Divinity at Southwestern Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX this fall.
Mr. Roberts is an honor graduate of Tupelo High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and Structure. He graduated from Blue Mountain College with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and a minor in Biblical Studies. He will also be attending Southwestern Theological Seminary to pursue his Master’s of Divinity.
The couple will exchange vows on August 8, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Eupora. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of the church.

Gregory – Mazey

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hood Gregory of Okolona announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Knowles, to Andrew Bennett Mazey, son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Michael Mazey, of Mobile, Alabama.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Brigadier General and Mrs. Van Tankersley Stubbs, Sr. of Baldwyn and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Harrison Gregory, Sr. of Okolona.

She is a graduate of Oak Hill Academy and a graduate of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. She is employed as a Senior Public Relations Coordinator by J. Mendel in New York, New York.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Leslie Ernest Karr and the late Dr. Leslie Ernest Karr of Corbin, Kentucky and Mrs. James Fitzpatrick Morrissey of Louisville, KY and the late Mr. Lawrence Mazey of Louisville, Kentucky.

He is a graduate of UMS-Wright Preparatory School in Mobile, Alabama and a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee where he received a Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Human and Organizational Development. He is employed as a Senior Consultant with Kurt Salmon in New York, New York.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 p.m. August 22, 2015, at Boone Hall Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina. A reception will follow on the grounds.

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Mr. and Mrs. Ken D. Cash of Saltillo, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Claire Cash, to LaForrest Thomas Church, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Church of Port Orchard, WA.

Miss Cash is the granddaughter of Mrs. Colette Meeks and the late Henry J. Meeks of Corinth, MS and Mrs. Faye Cash and the late Vernon Cash of Jackson, MS.

Mr. Church is the grandson of Mr. Tom Reed and Mrs. Cathie Songer of Yakima, WA. and Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Church of Port Orchard Wa.

The bride-elect is a 2013 graduate of Saltillo High School where she was Salutatorian and STAR student of her graduating class. She was also President of the Anchor Club and a member of the Hall of Fame. She won four state championships with the SHS Cross Country team. She currently attends the University of Memphis.

The prospective groom graduated from South Kitsap High School in 2013 where he was a two time state champion in the 800m and 1600m relay and holds eight school records in various track and field events. He currently attends the University of Memphis where he was the 2014 American Athletic Conference Champion in the 800m.

The couple will exchange vows at 5:00 p.m., on August 7, at the Memphis Botanic Gardens in Memphis, TN. Reception will follow at same location.

Mike and San McLeod of Fulton, MS, and Steve and Ginny Walker of Cordova, TN, announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Madison McLeod and Dr. Andrew Walker on September 5, 2015.
The bride is a graduate of Itawamba Agricultural High School, Itawamba Community College, and Louisiana Tech University. She holds a degree in biomedical engineering and is employed by St. Jude Medical, Inc.
The groom is a graduate of Christian Brothers High School; Vanderbilt University, where he earned a BS in chemical engineering; and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where he earned an MD. He is currently doing his residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
The couple will reside in Knoxville, TN.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Collum of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Micah Jone, to Jacob Hunter Harthcock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brad Harthcock of Carthage, MS.

Miss Collum is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jone Coggins and the late Mr. Rayburn Coggins of Tupelo, MS and Mrs. Shirley Collum and the late Mr. Ezell Collum of Tupelo, MS.

Mr. Harthcock is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McMillan of Carthage, MS and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Harthcock of Braxton, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2011 graduate of Tupelo High School where she was a member of the Lady Wave volleyball team. She graduated from Mississippi College in 2015 where she earned a degree in Biology.

Mr. Harthcock graduated from Leake Academy in 2011 where he was an active member of the Student Christian Organization and basketball team member. He attends Mississippi College where he is obtaining a degree in Christian Studies. Mr. Harthcock is currently employed at Star Baptist Church where he is a Youth Minister.

The couple will exchange vows at 6 PM, August the 15 at The Antler in Tupelo, Mississippi. Reception will follow at The Antler. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Dr. and Mrs. Van Dorn Stone of Tupelo, Mississippi announce the engagement of their daughter, Lacey Gray Stone, to James Brady Fortenberry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Anthony Fortenberry of Oxford, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jean Horn Ross and the late Knox Winton Ross, Sr. of Pelahatchie, Mississippi and Mrs. Jo Ann Riddell Stone and the late Van Dorn Stone Jr. of Marks, Mississippi. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith Fortenberry from Grenada, Mississippi and Mrs. Majorie Ann Trussell Spratlin and the late Oron Dewey Spratlin, Jr. of Oxford, Mississippi.

Miss Stone is a 2008 graduate of Tupelo High School and a 2012 graduate of the University of Mississippi where she received her bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders. While at Ole Miss she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, an officer in the National Student Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, and was involved in international student ministry. She received her Masters in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Mississippi in 2014, and is currently working as a Speech Pathologist at Signature Pointe on the Lake in Dallas, Texas.

Mr. Fortenberry is a 2008 graduate of Oxford High School and a 2012 graduate of the University of Mississippi where he received his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. While at Ole Miss he served as an officer in the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, was a member of the University of Mississippi Army ROTC, and was involved in Campus Crusade for Christ. He received a Commission in the United States Army in 2012. Currently he is pursuing a Masters of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and completing an internship at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas.

The couple will exchange vows on August 15, 2015 at the Colonel’s Quarters in Oxford, Mississippi.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Clayton Short of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Owens Short, to David Addams Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Taylor of Bowling Green, KY. Miss Short is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Ferrell Tate of Tupelo, and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Clayton Short of Tishomingo, MS. Mr. Taylor is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Farris Thompson of Greenville, MS and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ormel Taylor of Portsmouth, OH.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Tupelo High School. She attended The University of Mississippi where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. Miss Short received a Masters in Counselor Education from The University of New Orleans. The bride-elect is a Clinical Counselor in Newport Beach, CA.

The prospective groom graduated from Nimitz High School in Houston, TX. He attended Pepperdine University where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Management. Mr. Taylor then received a Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and works in pharmaceuticals.

The couple will exchange vows in Newport Beach, CA on August 1st, 2015.

David and Teresa McDonald of Okolona are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda McDonald, to Devin Guyton, son of the late J.C. and Betty Guyton of Becker.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of James Ray and JoAnn Beaty of Okolona and the late Edward and Delia Mae McDonald of Okolona.

The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Thurman and Sue Rock of Pepper Town and the late James Carl Guyton and Eva Guyton of Monroe County.

Miss McDonald is a 2013 honor graduate of Amory High School. She is currently attending Itawamba Community College where she will graduate in December.

Mr. Guyton is a 2011 graduate of Smithville High School. He attended Itawamba Community College. He is currently in the 1-98th Calvary C-TRP Mississippi National Guard where he has served 3 years.

The couple will exchange vows on September 11, 2015, at 1 p.m. at the Jamie L. Whitten Historical Center in Fulton, MS. Reception will follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hood Gregory of Okolona announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Knowles, to Andrew Bennett Mazey, son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Michael Mazey, of Mobile, Alabama.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Brigadier General and Mrs. Van Tankersley Stubbs, Sr. of Baldwyn and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Harrison Gregory, Sr. of Okolona.

She is a graduate of Oak Hill Academy and a graduate of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. She is employed as a Senior Public Relations Coordinator by J. Mendel in New York, New York.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Leslie Ernest Karr and the late Dr. Leslie Ernest Karr of Corbin, Kentucky and Mrs. James Fitzpatrick Morrissey of Louisville, KY and the late Mr. Lawrence Mazey of Louisville, Kentucky.

He is a graduate of UMS-Wright Preparatory School in Mobile, Alabama and a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee where he received a Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Human and Organizational Development. He is employed as a Senior Consultant with Kurt Salmon in New York, New York.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 p.m. August 22, 2015, at Boone Hall Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina. A reception will follow on the grounds.

Mr. and Mrs. William M. Henson Jr. of Pontotoc announce the engagement of their daughter, Bonnye Elizabeth Henson, to Ethan Bean, son of Sherry and Donald Maharrey of Okolona and Eddie and Ginger Bean of Okolona.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late William M. and Bonnye Henson of Okolona and the late George T. and Louise Jolly of Van Vleet.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Anne S. Bean and the late Johnathan Seavey Bean of Okolona and Janie and Bonnie Joe Coker of Smithville.

Miss Henson is a graduate of South Pontotoc High School where she was an honor graduate and a member of the basketball, softball and golf teams. She is currently a student at Itawamba Community College. Mr. Bean is a graduate of Amory High School. He is employed as a mechanic by Johnson Service Center in Tupelo.

The couple will exchange vows on September 12, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Van Vleet Methodist Church in Van Vleet. A reception will follow at the Okolona Country Club in Okolona.

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Cresap of Amory, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, John Cresap, to Rebecca Hicks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Hicks of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Miss Hicks is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Smartt of LaVergne, Tenn. & Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hicks of LaVergne, Tenn.
Mr. John Cresap is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jute Dyson of Amory, Miss. & Mr. and Mrs. James Cresap of Amory, Miss.

The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Miss Hicks works at Middle Tennessee Center for Lung Disease where she is the front office team lead & scheduling coordinator.

The prospective groom graduated from Amory High School in 2003 and then went on to graduate from Mississippi State University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Mr. Cresap is currently employed as a Systems Administrator at HP Enterprise Services in Nashville, Tenn.

The couple will exchange vows at 7:00pm on Friday, October 16th, 2015 at The Experience Community Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Reception will follow immediately thereafter.

Ashley Marie White & Barry Stephan Segars

The parents of Ashley Marie White of Tupelo, Mississippi, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter to Barry Stephan Segars of Belmont, Mississippi.
Ashley is the daughter of Wesley David White & Lou Ann White of Tupelo and Sherry White Black & Dr. John T. Black, Jr., of Tupelo. Her grandparents are the late Billy Herbert & Mary Jo Everett of Magee, Mississippi, and the late Holcombe & Novaleen White of Laurel, Mississippi.
Barry is the son of Reggie and Debbie Segars of Belmont. He is the grandson of James Segars & the late Ellen Segars of Belmont and the late Edsel & Lois Puckett of Red Bay, Alabama.
The prospective bride is a graduate of Tupelo High School and Mississippi State University. She is presently employed as an Inclusion, Special Education teacher in the Amory School District, Amory, Mississippi.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Belmont High School and attended Mississippi State University. He is presently employed as a Team Leader at TMMMS in Blue Springs, Mississippi.
The couple will exchange vows in the afternoon of December 19, 2015, at Southwind in Shannon, Mississippi.

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Cooper of Ripley are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Alese Cooper, to Blake Kuykendall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kuykendall of Ripley.

Miss Cooper is the granddaughter of Jackie and Brenda Cole of Baldwyn and the late Derrell and Betty Cooper of Ripley.

The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Ripley High School and a 2013 cum laude graduate of Blue Mountain College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She is the owner of Stella Boutique in Ripley.

Mr. Kuykendall is the grandson of Bea Wiggs and the late Dan Wiggs of Ripley and the late William and Artye Kuykendall of Ripley.

The prospective groom is a 2008 graduate of Ripley High School and a 2012 graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He is a manager at Napa Auto Parts in Ripley.

The couple will exchange vows on October 3, 2015 at 4 p.m. at The Red Barn in Ripley, MS. Reception will immediately follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edmon Nichols II of New Albany and Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Winston Ross of Pontotoc are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Claire Ross, to Samuel Ray Rorie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ray Rorie of New Albany..

Miss Ross is the granddaughter of Bro. Bill and Mrs. Charlotte Thompson of Pontotoc, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edmon Nichols I of New Albany, Rev.Winston Ross and the late Bobbie June Gates Ross of Pontotoc. Miss Ross is the great-granddaughter of Mrs. Betty Sue Clifton Todd and the late Dennis B. Clifton.

Mr. Rorie is the grandson of Mrs. Carolyn Gaskins and the late William Glen Gaskins and Mrs. Bobbye Ann Rorie and the late Otis Ray Rorie all of New Albany.

The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of North Pontotoc Attendance Center and a 2015 graduate of Itawamba Community College with an Associates of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy.

The prospective groom graduated from Ingomar Attendance Center in 2011 and a 2013 graduate from Northeast Community College with an Associates of Applied Science in Tool & Die. Mr. Rorie is currently employed at Medical Machining Specialist where he is a Machinist.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:00 pm, August 29, 2015 at Oak Dale Baptist Church,7270 Hwy 346, Pontotoc, Mississippi. Reception will immediately follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Dudley and Sherry Land of Saltillo and Tony and Mindy Fleming of Corinth are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Holly Fleming, to Scott Caldwell, son of Darrell and Jennifer Caldwell of Tupelo.

Miss Fleming is the granddaughter of Tommy and Clara Rogers of Guntown, Anne Land and the late Jeff Land of Tupelo, Lloyd and Gearldine Fleming of Balwyn, and Betty Hauser and the late Bob Hauser of Corinth.

Mr. Caldwell is the grandson of Peggy and the late Carroll Caldwell of Shannon and John Wayne and Mid Burt of Tupelo.

Miss Fleming is a graduate of Saltillo High School in 2006 where she was the color guard captain her senior year and a member of the high school band. She graduated from Itawamba Community College with an Associates in Office Systems Technology and was a member of the band and color guard. She also graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College with an Associates in Respiratory Care Technology. She is a Respiratory Therapist at Choctaw Regional Medical Center in Ackerman.

Mr. Caldwell graduated from Shannon High School in 2006. He then graduated from Itawamba Community College with an Associates in Computer Programming and now attends Mississippi State University where is majoring in Criminology. Mr. Caldwell is currently employed at Mississippi State University where he is an Assistant Event Coordinator.

The couple will exchange vows on October 10th, 2015 at The Antler in Tupelo, MS. Reception will follow at same location. Invitations have been sent out locally.

CSM (Ret.) and Mrs. Ronnie Howell of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Megan Cherish, to William Hunter Pridgen, son of Mr. Stephen Pridgen Jr. of Foley, AL and Ms. Ann Pridgen of Birmingham, AL.

Dr. Howell is the granddaughter of Mr. Edwin “Hank” Stanford of Tupelo and the late Mrs. Jerrie Stanford, and the late Mr. Robert “Bob” Howell of Amory and the late Ms. Dorris Howell of Tupelo.

Mr. Pridgen is the grandson of the late Mr. Charles Wells of Greenwood and Mrs. Annie Lou Wells, and the late Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Pridgen of Germantown, TN.

The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Tupelo High School where she was an honor student and a member of Soundwave. She graduated from The University of Mississippi in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She graduated Cum Laude and was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She also graduated from The University of Memphis in 2015 with a Doctorate of Audiology Degree. The bride-elect will be employed at the Memphis VA Medical Center where she will practice as an Audiologist.

The prospective groom graduated from Pillow Academy in 2007. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Fisheries and Sciences. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and president of the MSU Ducks Unlimited Collegiate Chapter. Mr. Pridgen is currently employed at Ducks Unlimited where he is the Regional Director of North and Central Mississippi.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:00 p.m., September 5, 2015 in Gulf Shores, AL.

Brigid Ashling McCool and Derek BrantlyYoung of Tupelo were united in marriage on May 30, 2015, at the Goodlett Manor in Tupelo. Brother Chris O’Daniel officiated the late afternoon service, with a reception afterwards.
Brigid is the daughter of Malachy McCool and Eric and Lane Senter of Tupelo. Her grandmother, Joyce Senter of Peppertown was in attendance, while her deceased grandmothers,Virginia Gibson of Tupelo and Brigid MacCumhaill (McCool) of Dublin, Ireland, were honoured by a lit candle and their portraits throughout the festivities.
Derek is the son of Steve and Paula Young of Tupelo. His grandparents are Charles and Ann Young and Wesley and Norma Jordan, both of Columbus, Mississippi.
Accompanying Brigid at the alter were Shannon Shepherd and Layla Webb as maids of honour; bridesmaids were Penelope Dao, Kayleen Long, and Raven Young.
Brigid was escorted down the aisle by her father and stepfather, wearing a strapless silk empire wedding gown with a sequined bodice and a chiffon skirt with a chapel-length train.
Derek was accompanied by his best friends as groomsmen – Sam Sneed, Gary Beadles, Kyle Collins, Vincent Tran, and Bentley Burns.
Brigid is a 2013 graduate of Tupelo High School where she held high academic honours. She is presently a junior at Mississippi State University majoring in Chemical Engineering. She is employed with Starbucks in Starkville, Mississippi.
Derek has attended East Mississippi Community College and is employed by Kroger in Starkville.
After a honeymoon at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas, the couple resides in Starkville, Mississippi.