Morgan Ashley Worthington of Kinston and Larry Gene Hancock III of La Grange were united in marriage at 4 p.m. September 6, 2014, at Abilena Plantation in New Bern. The Reverend Paula Bradley officiated the ceremony.
Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Worthington of Kinston, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bain Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Grover Laurie Worthington of Kinston.
The bride received a BS in Biology with a specialization in Equine Science from St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, NC and a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Myers, Florida. She works as a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Departments of Lenoir Memorial and Carolina East Medical Center.
The groom is the son of Larry Hancock Jr. and Ms. Kimberly Carter Hancock of La Grange and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hancock Sr. of La Grange and the Reverend John Carter and the late Linda Carter of Washington.
The groom attended Lenoir Community College for Business. He works as an Independent Distributor for Little Debbie.
The bride donned a Maggie Sottero gown and the bouquet was custom made by her mother.
Gabby Grubic of Charlotte served as maid of honor.
Bridesmaids included Jocelyn Parker of Wilmington; Jodie Diamond of Greenville; Christina Canada of Asheville; Melissa Moffett of Maine; and Christie Carter of Kinston.
Joellen Erskin of Fort Myers, Fla. was the flower girl.
The groom’s father served as his son’s best man.
Groomsmen were Zack Hancock, brother of the groom; Jonathan Carter, Colt Mann, JD Gibbs, and Blake Hardy all of Kinston.
The ring bearer was Corey Carter of Kinston.
Wedding music was provided by vocalist, Christie Carter.
The wedding was directed by Cindy Robertson of Kinston.
Following the ceremony a reception was hosted by the parents of the bride at Abilena Plantation. A rehearsal dinner was also held at Abilena Plantation, hosted by the parents of the groom.
A bridal shower was held at Greenridge Club in Snow Hill, hosted by Carol Taylor, Lorie Stevenson, Karla Jennings, Cindy Mills, and Gena Byrd. Bachelorette/Bachelor weekends were held in Myrtle Beach.
Following the wedding trip to the Maldives, the couple resides in Dover.