Erin Brooke Jones and David Tyler Williams, both of Seven Springs, were united in marriage at 5 p.m. April 13, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Kinston. The Rev. Dave Fishman was the officiating minister.
Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her family, the bride is the daughter of Angie Melton of Seven Springs and Carl Jones of Kinston. She is the granddaughter of Jean Jones of Seven Springs and the late Jimmy Jones, and Charlotte Jones of Kinston and the late Floyd Jones.
After graduation in May from ECU with a Bachelor of Science in nursing, the bride will work at Vidant Medical Center as a registered nurse in the oncology department.
The groom is the son of David O. Williams Jr. of Deep Run and the late Lesa Williams. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. David O. Williams Sr. of Pink Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Goodwin of Columbia Crossroads, Pa.
He is an operator with Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority.
Following a wedding cruise to the Bahamas, the couple will reside in Seven Springs.
Matron of honor was the bride’s aunt, Gena Jones of Seven Springs.
Maid of honor was Laurin Novitsky of Pink Hill.
Bridesmaids included Elizabeth Taylor of Greenville, Allison Howard of Deep Run, Courtney Wood and Casey Lee of Kinston, and Megan Miller of Pink Hill. The bride’s cousin, Macy Sanderson of Kinston, was a junior bridesmaid.
Jaelyn Burkett of Dover, cousin of the bride, was flower girl.
Briley Taylor of Deep Run served as best man.
Groomsmen were the groom’s father, David O. Williams Jr. of Deep Run; the bride’s brother, Adam Jones of Seven Springs; Justin Stroud, Josh Garner and Shawn Sumner, all of Kinston; Mark Rouse of Deep Run; and Michael Boyette of Pink Hill.
Jacob Burkett of Dover, the bride’s cousin, was ring bearer.
Wedding music was provided by Jacob Mewborn, organist, and Charlotte Jones, pianist.
The wedding was directed by Mia Heath and Mellany Davis.
Register and program attendants were the bride’s cousins, Allyson Heath and Meredith Sanderson, respectively.
Reception/parties
Following the ceremony, a reception was hosted by the bride’s parents at Walnut Creek Country Club.
On Oct. 14, a bridal shower was given by Michele Waller and family of the bride at Southwood Memorial Christian Church.
On Feb. 2, a honey-do party was given by Pat Smith and Kim Rouse at the Smith home.
On Feb. 16, a lawn and garden party given by the family of the bride was held at the home of Jimmy and Diane Lynch.
On March 23, a bridesmaids’ luncheon was given by Jolly Barnes, Gena Jones and Virginia Ann Sutton at the Barnes home.
On April 12, a rehearsal dinner was given by the groom’s family at the Deep Run Volunteer Fire Department.
