By Staff
April Teresa Hand of Meridian and Nathaniel David Bradley of Austin, Texas, were married Saturday, May 15, 2004, at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Winkleman officiating.
Parents of the couple are Brenda G. and Larry E. Hand of Meridian, and Gloria and David Bradley of Austin.
Grandparents of the bride are Ehrman E. and Alma P. Hand, and Raymond R. and Audrey Jean Carden.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are Frances Bradley and Wilma Nichols.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Robert Kelly, pianist; Sarah Monroe and Jessica Nassar, vocalists.
The bride was given in marriage by her parents. She wore a halter-style white gown with a full skirt that swept into a train. Her pearl accented veil was anchored by a tiara.
Karen E. Hand of Meridian was maid of honor. Other attendants were Jessica Nassar of Orlando, Amanda Gore of Natchez and Jennifer Sandberg of Mobile, Ala.
Megan Oliver of Meridian was flower girl.
The father of the bridegroom served as best man. Groomsmen and ushers were Isaac Bradley of Austin, Aaron Pitman and Daniel Pitman, both of Memphis, Tenn.
Jonathan Collier of Austin was ring bearer.
Program attendant was Amy Albert.
A reception was held at the church following the ceremony. Assisting at the reception were Myhanh Nguyen and Erin Akel.
After a honeymoon in Melbourne, Fla., the couple resides in Clinton.