Mindy Powell of Deep Run and Kyle Watson of Cary were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23, 2014, at Gardens of Barclay Villa in Angier. The Rev. Dave Fishman performed the ceremony.
Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Powell of Deep Run. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Blizzard, also of Deep Run.
A 2002 graduate of South Lenoir High School; she received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Campbell University. She is employed at Walgreens Pharmacy in Franklinton.
The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Tracy Watson of Cary. He is the grandson of Mrs. Alta Kornegay of Warsaw and the late Dr. Troy. A 2001 graduate of Cardinal Gibbons High School; he received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration from NC State University. He is employed at Protochips in Cary.
The bride wore a Galina Signature gown that featured a strapless sweetheart neckline and a trumpet silhouette that flowed into a Chapel length train. The gown of soft white lace over charmeuse was accented with a satin sash adorned with Swarovski crystals. Her finger tip length veil was embroidered with crystals and pearls along the edge.
She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white roses, fuchsia, Kiko roses and green hypericum berries surrounded by ruscus greenery.
Amy Lininger, sister of the bride of Deep Run, served a matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Kelly Roberson of Indianapolis, Ind. and Laura Duncan of Roanoke Rapids.
Groomsmen included Kevin Sheehan of Cary; Will Barker of Clinton; and Jimmy Leak of Durham.
Ceremony greeters were Mr. and Mrs. Randy Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Tew.
Register and program attendants were Emily Hill and Elizabeth Blizzard respectively.
The wedding was directed by Susan Colomaio.
After a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple resides in Cary.
Reception/parties
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was hosted by the bride’s parents at the Grand ballroom at Barclay Villa.
On July 26, a dinner and shower was held for the couple at Deep Run First Baptist Church hosted by the bride’s Blizzard and Harper families.
On Aug. 9, a cookout and party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Smith, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Tew, Mr. and Mrs. William Creech, Mr. and Mrs. Linn Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Whatley and Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Hinkle.
On Aug. 10, a bridal tea was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey Hill hosted by Shelba Hill, Susie Pearson, Rachel Rains, Megan St. Amand, Miranda Wiggins, and Diana Hill.
On Aug. 22, a rehearsal dinner was hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Tracy Watson, Alta Kornegay and Karen Kornegay at the NC State University Alumni Club.