Announcements

MATTER OF RECORD: Feb. 5, 2012

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MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS Jan. 27: Robert R. Hayslip and Lauren T. Washburn; Jonathan L. McDonald and Lauri A. Louis; Jose N. Valdez and Lizbeth Rey. Jan. 30: Donal E. Jeffery III and Savanah M. Molina; Luis A. Tarango and Maria T. Quinonez; Lance...... Full story

BRIDAL Q&A: Jan. 29, 2012

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Question: “Who should go down the aisle first? The flower girl or ring bearer?” Answer: It really makes no difference, speaking from an etiquette stand point. Most often the children enter immediately before the bride. If you have young...... Full story

ENGAGEMENT: Vanderburg-Smith

GARDENDALE Nealei Vanderburg and Cortney Smith, both of Lubbock, plan to marry Feb. 26 at First Southern Baptist Church in Gardendale with the Rev. Terry Easley officiating. The bride-elect is the daughter of Fred and Sandy Vanderburg of...... Full story

WEDDING: Williams-Cole

ODESSA Chandra Williams and Byron Cole of Odessa were married Nov. 26 at South 40 with Alvin Wilson officiating. The bride is the daughter of Kim Legg of Odessa and the late Gary Williams. She attended Permian High School. She is a homemaker. The...... Full story

MATTER OF RECORD: Jan. 29, 2012

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MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS Jan. 20: Justin S. Pitman and Ashley N. Roberts; Rahn G. Williams and Jill J. Lawrence; John M. Darville and Anne M. McDoniel; Joe D. Duarte and Brenda K. Duarte; Alejandro Howard and Martha C. Castillo; David W. Maass Jr....... Full story

BRIDAL Q&A: Jan. 22, 2012

Kelly Weaver

Question: “Can my bridesmaids wear short dresses? The wedding is at 6 p.m. My mother says the wedding is too formal for short dresses. Is she correct?” Answer: The overwhelming trend right now is short dresses — for formal...... Full story

MATTER OF RECORD: Jan. 22, 2012

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MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS Jan. 13: Brian E. Juliana and Amanda M. Moore; Jesus M. Carrillo Jr. and Renee H. Lopez; David E. Gonzalez and Beronica Arenivas; Richard H. Sauseda and Veronica M. Mahan; Nathan R. Ford and Daniela Solis; Robert R. Scott...... Full story

BRIDAL Q&A: Jan. 15, 2012

BY KELLY WEAVER

Question: “What are the best styles of bridesmaids’ dresses that can be worn again?” Answer: While it is true that casual styling tends to be more wearable than long, more formal styling, you should realize upfront that most...... Full story

WEDDING: Hollingsworth-Halfacre

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Sara Ann Hollingsworth and Dr. James Anthony Halfacre Jr. of Albuquerque, N.M., were married Jan. 7 at La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, N.M., with the Rev. John Plump officiating. The bride is the daughter of...... Full story

MATTER OF RECORD: Jan. 15, 2012

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MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS Jan. 6: Max D. Conklin and Melinda D. Tyrrell; Adrian A. Atchison and Ny-Esha N. Garnett; Manuel E. Hernandez Jr. and Genoveva Aguilar; Rogelio E. Ramirez and Hilda Peters; James E. Mosley and Lori A. Smith. Jan. 9: Stephen...... Full story

Bridal Q&A: Jan 8, 2012

Kelly Weaver

>> Question: What length of bridesmaids’ gowns should I choose for my wedding? >> Answer: Your bridesmaids’ dresses should be long if you are having a formal wedding. If you are having a less formal wedding then you can have...... Full story

ENGAGEMENT: Hix-Trojacek

FORT WORTH Kylee Hix of Bedford and Kyle Trojacek of Colleyville plan to marry Jan. 14 at Marty Leonard Chapel in Fort Worth with the Rev. Ricky Rapp officiating. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jerry and Lynn Hix of Odessa. She is a 2006...... Full story

MATTER OF RECORD: Jan. 8, 2012

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MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS Dec. 30, 2011: Pablo S. Juarez and Elizabeth G. Carrillo; Rafael Ruiz Sr. and Martha Y. Rojas. Jan. 3: Richard T. Munguia II and Ricki L. Busby; Daniel J. Harper and Brooke N. Windham; Christopher R. Debusk and Kimberly J....... Full story

WEDDING: Seabourn-Curry

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RED OAK Lainey Seabourn of Crane and Matt Curry of Red Oak were married Nov. 19 at Red Oak First Baptist in Red Oak with the Rev. Jared Douglas officiating. The bride is the daughter of Todd and Lora Seabourn of Crane. She is a 2007 graduate of...... Full story

BRIDAL Q&A: Jan. 1, 2012

“What is the best way to include my nieces and a nephew in the wedding?

BY KELLY WEAVER

Question: “What is the best way to include my nieces and a nephew in the wedding? They are all under the age of 4.” Answer: You can have two flower girls and one ring bearer — the numbers of each position do not have to be equal....... Full story