|
Daily Newspaper and Travel Guide
for Pecos Country of West Texas
Lifestyle
Wednesday, July 7, 1999
Mier, Waggoner exchange church wedding vows
At an altar setting dominated by a stained glass window of Christ, afternoon
wedding vows were exchanged June 12, at the First Christian Church in Fort
Stockton by Rosa Elena Mier of Santa Marta, Columbia, and Andrew David
Waggoner of San Angelo, formerly of Pecos. It was the bridegroom's 28th
birthday.
The bride is the daughter of Maria Del Rosario Carrillo of Santa Marta
and the late Alfonso Mier Rodriguez. Parents of the bridegroom are the
Rev. and Mrs. Ernest D. Waggoner of Fort Stockton, formerly of Pecos. Reverend
Waggoner, pastor of the First Christian Churches in Pecos and Fort Stockton,
officiated at the double ring service.
Long stemmed white Tiniki Roses, white Casablanca lilies, alstroemeria
and fern greenery in pedestal vases formed twin arrangements at the altar
area. White satin bows with satin and tulle streamers marked pews along
the central aisle. In each stained glass window of the sanctuary was a
votive candle in a crystal shade held on a heart shaped golden wrought
iron candlestand trimmed with white silk roses.
A bank of greenery on the altar table held a unity candle in which was
imbedded the couple's wedding invitation. Single white tapers flanking
the unity candle were lighted at the ceremony's start by Billy Mills, who
also escorted to their seats the mothers of the bride and bridegroom and
the bridegroom's paternal grandmother and maternal great-aunt, Mrs. Juanita
Waggoner of Eunice, N.M. and Mrs. Clara Walters of Hobbs, N.M.
The bride was escorted to the altar and given in marriage by her brother-in-law,
Alberto Sepulveda Balaguera of Santa Marta. Her gown of white silk organza
over peau de soie was designed with a bodice of Alencon lace featuring
a sweetheart neckline and a "V" waist from which flared a circular floor-length
skirt edged in lace medallions and seed pearls. A long column of pearls
formed the back closure. Worn off the shoulder, short pouf sleeves were
complemented by elbow-length crochet lace gloves. A crescent of organza
roses and seed pearl sprays in the bride's hair secured a cathedral-length
veil edged in white satin. A face veil of the bridle illusion was elbow-length.
Pearl-accented white satin slippers and a classic cascade bouquet of white
gardenias, stephanotis sprays and greenery completed the bridal ensemble.
The bridegroom's cousin, Jeffrey Bray of Waco, was best man. Kindell
Bickley of Hobbs, N.M., a friend since first grade, assisted in seating
guests.
Matron of honor was the bride's sister, Maria Elena Mier Sepulveda of
Santa Marta. Her vanilla-hued cotton brocade gown extended in a sheath
to the floor. Designed with off the shoulder cap sleeves and scoop neckline,
the bodice was formed to hip length by repeated trapunto-stitched bands
of self fabric. The floral spray she carried was of white roses, lilies
and greenery.
Two vocal selections were sung acappella by Audrey Johnson of Fort Stockton.
"The Lord's Prayer" at the beginning of the ceremony and "Angel of Mine"
as the couple lighted the unity candle. Instrumental selections by organist
Mrs. Billy Mills and pianist Mrs. B.J. Blackstock included, "We've Only
Just Begun" and "Whither Thou Goest."
Miss Robin Bray of Corpus Christi, a cousin of the bridegroom, registered
guests at a reception in the church hall. On the registry table was a kneeling
angel in silver and gold. A bisque colored box shaped like a violin filled
with potpourri atop a potpourri-filled crystal bowl.
Members of the reception house party were Mrs. Jo Brandon, Mrs. Ben
Peeler, Mrs. John Stapp, Mrs. Mark Tyree, Ms. Debbie Daniel, Mrs. Mills
and Mrs. Blackstock. The same group also hosted a shower for the bridal
couple on June 5, at Mrs. Brandon's home.
The bride's table was covered in white with swags of bridal tulle and
cream and white silk cords intertwined with golden grape clusters and nosegays
of daisies and greenery. Golden punch was served from a double crystal
punch bowl given to Mrs. Stapp before her own wedding by her mother. The
bride and bridegroom drank a toast from crystal glasses used at the wedding
of Mrs. Brandon's parents. Golden cherub figures set in various poses with
sprays of white roses, lilies and greenery adorned the bride's three-tiered
cake. Her bouquet rested on a mirrored cylinder at the center of the table,
and gold and crystal appointments completed the setting.
The bridegroom's crochet lace-covered table was illuminated by white
tapers in silver candelabra, and coffee from a silver service was served
with portions of a double-tiered chocolate cake topped with strawberries
dipped in white and dark chocolate.
Napkins were gilt-engraved with the legend "Andy loves Rosa," the wedding
date, and a single rose.
At a table for wedding gifts, a birthday carousel theme marked Mr. Waggoner's
birthday and wedding day. At the center was a frosted crystal bowl and
lid shaped like a carousel on a lighted base; small carousel horses and
unicorns bearing birthday candles; a silver-framed picture of Mr. Waggoner
on his second birthday, a photograph album of the bride as she grew up
in South America; and lying in front of it all, a single red rose.
Guests, given tiny vials of "Bubbles of Joy," blew bubbles over the
couple as they departed the reception in a 1938 Mercedes convertible replica
which had been built before his death by the late George Brandon.
The new Mr. and Mrs. Waggoner went to Big Bend and San Antonio for their
wedding trip, and are making their home in San Angelo where he is employed
by Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation. The bride attended the University
of Columbia in Bogota for two years and has been employed until recently
as a secretary for IceTex in Santa Marta. Mr. Waggoner has attended Wayland
Baptist University and Midland College.
DeAndas tell of new son
Rudy and Niomi DeAnda announce the birth of their son, Nathan Rey DeAnda.
Little Nathan was born on July 2, at 2:52 a.m., at Reeves County Hospital.
He weighed eight pounds, five ounces and was 21 inches long.
He was welcomed home by his brother, Rudy DeAnda, Jr.
Maternal grandparents are Sylvia and Sergio Legarda.
Paternal grandparents are Ricky and Margie Gonzales.
Vacation Bible School set
Children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grades are invited
to attend Vacation Bible School next week, July 12-16.
The "Solid Rock Construction Company" Bible School, sponsored by First
United Methodist and First Presbyterian Churches of Pecos, will be held
at the Methodist Church at 3rd and Elm streets.
Children will learn how to build their lives on the solid rock of God's
Word while enjoying skits, games, crafts and snacks.
Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each morning, Monday
through Friday. Those who have not pre-registered are asked to register
at 8:30 a.m. Monday.
Pecos Enterprise
York M. "Smokey" Briggs, Publisher
Division of Buckner News Alliance, Inc.
324 S. Cedar St., Pecos, TX 79772
Phone 915-445-5475, FAX 915-445-4321
e-mail news@pecos.net
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
Copyright 1999 by Pecos Enterprise
|