Brittany Lauren Watson and Nathan Cole Rushing were united in holy matrimony at five o’clock in the afternoon on September 27, 2014, in a ceremony surrounded by family and friends at The Antler in Tupelo, MS. Will Rambo of Tupelo performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Woody Watson of Tupelo. She is the granddaughter of Mr. Dennis Cobb and Mrs. Jeanie Cobb of Tupelo, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Watson of Tupelo.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rushing of Mooreville and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Craig of Aberdeen. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Rushing of Paducah, KY and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Oliver of Hamilton, AL.
Escorted by her father and grandfather, the bride wore an ivory wedding gown designed by Paloma Blanca from Low’s Bridal and Formal in Brinkley, AR. The beautiful gown featured a sweetheart neckline of French cut Alencon lace. The dropped natural waistline was accented with a Dupioni silk cummerbund with a sash adorned with pearls, rhinestones, rocals and bugles. Her single layered ivory veil was edged with Alencon lace and blunt tulle. To add to the beauty of Brittany’s gown, she wore an heirloom in the making. What started out as a simple add-a-pearl necklace given to her by her great grandfather when she was born, was then later finished by Mom and Dad as a gift to be worn on her wedding day. Brittany carried a trailing nosegay lushly detailed with flowers of whites and greens. The flower combination was white chocolate roses, creamy vendella roses, white lysianthus and dendrobium florets. Touches of sparkle were added to the theme of glamour meets a rustic relaxed setting.
Serving as her Matron of Honor was Danielle Manning of Brandon, MS. Bridesmaids were Megan Gale of Saltillo and Ashley Rushing of Mooreville. Miss Margaret Mask of Tupelo served as junior bridesmaid and flower girl.
The bridesmaids wore floor length chiffon dresses in slate grey. All wearing different necklines such as strapless, one shoulder and two straps with a ruched bodice A line skirt. The junior bridesmaid wore a hand made white linen dress. They carried open style nosegays of roses, lysianthus, hydrangea and berries.
Serving as best man was Austin Craig of Aberdeen MS. Groomsmen were Tyler Chism and Shawn Rushing of Mooreville and Woody Watson II of Tupelo, MS.
A reception followed at The Antler in Tupelo MS where guests dined on scrumptious southern fare catered by Romies Grocery. Guest danced the night away with music provided by the Spunk Monkees. After spending their honeymoon in Punta Canta, Dominican Republic, the couple resides in Tupelo, MS.