Frances Michelle Sasser and Ty Aubrey Gay Jr., both of La Grange, were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. June 9, 2013, at River Landing Country Club in Wallace. The Rev. Brad Mitchell officiated the ceremony.
Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride is the daughter of Brenda Sutton Sasser of La Grange, and Newton David Sasser Jr. and Natalie Sasser of Sneads Ferry. She is the granddaughter of Frances Burke Sutton of La Grange and the late William P. “Billy” Sutton, and the late Newton David Sasser and Ann Medlin Sasser, who lived in La Grange.
A graduate of Wayne Community College with a degree in dental assisting, she is a certified dental assistant with Drs. Smith and Adams in Goldsboro.
The groom is the son of Lisa Sugg Gay of Goldsboro, and Ty Aubrey Gay and Kim Gay of Kinston. He is the grandson of William Earl Sugg and Annette Sugg of Snow Hill; Anne Gay of Kinston and the late Pete Gay, who lived in Kinston.
A graduate of N.C. State University in forest management, he works with Weyerhaeuser Company in New Bern.
Following a wedding trip to St. Pete Beach in St. Petersburg, Fla., the couple resides in La Grange.
The bride wore a formal gown of diamond white taffeta and chiffon, featuring a one-shoulder neckline adorned with flowers, feathers and beading. Designed by Lasposa, the fitted bodice led into the asymmetrical dropped waist and was enhanced with ruching throughout the A-line skirt and chapel-length train.
Her 1930s lace clip headpiece was accented with netting, beads and feathers. She carried a bouquet of white, pink and coral accents, stargazers, Gerbera daisies, roses and hydrangeas.
Melissa Anne Gray of La Grange, sister of the bride, was matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Kayla Hill of La Grange; Brooke Gray of Goldsboro; Leighann Sutton of Seven Springs; and the groom’s step-sister, Jenna Smith of Kinston.
The groom’s father served as his son’s best man.
Groomsmen were the groom’s brother, Blake Gay of Raleigh; Staten Rogers of La Grange; Les Gray of La Grange, the groom’s brother-in-law; and James Lancaster and Jordan Davenport, both of Kinston.
Devin Gray of La Grange, nephew of the bride, and Tyson Gay, the groom’s brother of Kinston, were ring bearers.
Wedding music was provided by Jordan Rouse of Mount Olive and Mike Burke of Kinston, vocalists. Other music for the ceremony and reception was provided by Keith Waller of Mount Olive, DJ.
The wedding was directed by Dana Southerland of La Grange.
Register attendant was Amanda Gay of Wilmington, cousin of the groom. Program attendant was Katie Whitley of Goldsboro.
Reception/parties
Following the ceremony, a reception was hosted by the bride’s parents at River Landing Country Club in Wallace.
In April, a miscellaneous shower, hosted by the women of the church, was held at First Missionary Baptist Church in La Grange.
Also in April, a lingerie shower was given by Rhonda and Brooke Gray at the Gray’s home.
On April 28, a pantry shower hosted by the Woman’s Auxiliary Group, was held at White Oak Grove Church in La Grange.
In May, a miscellaneous shower was given by Drs. Smith and Adams at Village Green Steakhouse.
On May 31, a bridal luncheon was given by the bride’s aunt, Pat Beaulieu, and the bride’s mother, Brenda Sasser, at the Peach House in Kinston.
On June 1, a monogram shower was given by Joy and Kayla Hill at the Bucklesberry Ruritan Building.
On June 8, a rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at River Landing Country Club Lodge.