Miss Powell, Mr. Shackleford wed Nov. 26

MRS. JONATHAN SETH SHACKLEFORD (LYNNE NICOLE POWELL) Lynne Nicole Powell and Jonathan Seth Shackleford, both of Gaffney, were united in marriage Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, in Camp-Swofford Chapel on the Limestone College campus. The Rev. Henry Gene Daggerhart officiated the 5 p.m. double ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lynn Powell of Gaffney and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Martin, also of Gaffney, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leroy Powell.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis F. Shackleford of Gaffney. His grandparents are Katherine Hill of Gaffney and the late Wade Hill and the late Mr. and Mrs. T. Nelson Boheler.

Mrs. Shackleford graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. degree in journalism. She is the Cherokee County bureau reporter for the Spartanburg Herald Journal.

Mr. Shackleford attended the University of South Carolina-Spartanburg and Spartanburg Technical College. He is employed by Beattie Construction.

Music was provided by Kathy Phillips, organist, and Sharon Thompson, vocalist.

The chapel altar was adorned with lighted greenery and hurricane lamps, similar to the greenery of magnolia and pine that enhanced the chapel’s stained glass windows. An arrangement of white calla lilies flanked the altar in memory of the couple’s loved ones who have passed away. An envelope of white lilies and greenery, like those that hung from the chapel doors, adorned every pew.

Escorted and given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory satin and organza gown. The fit-andflare dress featured an empire bodice that was elegantly embroidered and accented with beading. The skirt was highlighted with an insert panel, also enhanced with the same embroidery and beading. The back of the gown featured a full chapel-length train. Her multiplelayer fingertip veil accented with faux pearls was worn by her matron of honor in her wedding. She carried an arm sheath of six white calla lilies.

Amy Osborne Crotzer, friend of the bride, of Gaffney was matron of honor. She wore a floor-length black dress complemented with a beaded jacket and carried an arm sheath of three white calla lilies.

Whitney Claire Whisenant, cousin of the groom, of Gaffney was flower girl. She wore a sleeveless ivory satin and organza dress encircled at the waist with a black sash that tied in the back. She carried an arm sheath of two calla lilies.

Dennis Shackleford attended his son as best man. Groomsmen were Joseph Paige Powell, brother of the bride, of Greenville and Jason Wade Shackleford, brother of the groom, of Gaffney. Rhett Nelson Boheler, cousin of the groom, of Gaffney was the ring bearer.

The guest register was attended by Sara Christian Martin of Piedmont and programs were distributed by Victoria Danielle Martin of Anderson, both cousins of the bride.

Allie Christina Little and Ellen Elyse Little, friends of the couple, attended the reception registry.

Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was given by the bride’s parents at Cherokee National Golf and Recreational Club. Guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. John Quay Little and Kay Karns. Entertainment was provided by Gene Chapman.

Following a honeymoon cruise to Key West and the Bahamas, the couple are making their home in Gaffney.

The wedding was directed by Sherri Daggerhart. Jane Waters and C.J. Aaltonen were the wedding designers.

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Prior to the wedding, the Miss Powell and Mr. Shackleford were entertained with numerous parties.

A miscellaneous brunch was given at the home of Sharlayne Chapman on Saturday, Oct. 8. The shower was hosted by Mrs. Chapman and Margie White, relatives of the bride.

On Sunday, Oct. 16, a miscellaneous shower was given by Lani Carpenter, Charlene Clary and Sue Jones at the home of Mrs. Carpenter.

Amy Crotzer, Margaret Osborne, Ann Crotzer, Chrissy Little and Melissa Morgan were hostesses for a miscellaneous brunch on Saturday, Oct. 29, at J. Michael’s in Gaffney.

A party honoring the bride was given by Karen Denton and Kim Blanton on Friday, Nov. 4, at the home of Mrs. Denton.

A lawn and entertainment shower was given in honor of the couple on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Gaffney Country Club. Hosts were Brandon and Casey Beattie, Brian and Angie Beattie, Scott and Paula Childers, Shannon and Mary Katherine Jones, Kevin and Whitny Lemmonds, Kevin and Andrea Phillips, Alex and Daphne Ruppe, B.J. and Nicole Smith, Josh and Christa Smith and Kevin and Mel Whisenant.

Marjorie Lambright, Reba Patterson and Jane Waters were the hostesses for a dinner at Carson Farms on Saturday, Nov. 12, for the wedding party.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shackleford, parents of the groom, were hosts for a rehearsal dinner at the Gaffney Country Club on Friday, Nov. 25.