Brock Edward Wilkie and Deborah Lynette Brinson were united in the marriage covenant on Feb. 5 at Sandy Plains ARP Church. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Brant Wilkie, father of the groom.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, Douglas Brinson. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Kara Crotts and bridesmaids were Lorin Thompson, sister of the groom, Anne Routh and Karin Schwieder.

The best man was David Canterbury and groomsmen were Caleb Wilkie and Jacob Wilkie, brothers of the groom, and John Thompson, brother-in-law of the groom. Ushers were Jeremiah Brinson and David Brinson, brothers of the bride.

Music was provided by Mary Clare Johnson, violinist, Campbell Johnson, cellist, Pam Cobaugh, pianist, and Angelina Spencer, vocalist. The reception was held at Green River Plantation and the couple cut their cake with a Scottish claymore.

The newlyweds honeymooned in Lexington, Va., and now reside in Lake Lure, N.C.

– article submitted by Deborah Brinson