MR. AND MRS. MATTHEW LYLES DAVIDSON Erin Mackenzie Carter and Matthew Lyles Davidson were united in marriage on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, at Omwake-Dearborn Chapel in Salisbury, N.C. The Rev. Stan Riddle and Dr. Roger Aycock performed the 5 p.m. ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Carter of Mocksville, N.C. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Carter, Ellen Austin and the late Samuel Austin. She is a 2005 graduate of the Aveda Institute Charlotte, where she is now employed as a cosmetology instructor.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Davidson of Gaffney. He is the grandson of Rebecca Robbs, the late James Robbs and the late Bill Davidson. He is attending Clemson University, where he will graduate in December with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, Allen Carter. Her dress was custom designed and made by her mother, Diane Carter. It was a sophisticated strapless ball gown accented uniquely with lace and beads. Covered buttons flowed down the back, adding an elegant flare. To add a personal touch, Lori Walker embroidered the bride's initials on the bottom right side of the gown.

The matron of honor, longtime friend of the bride, was DeEtte Glasgo of Mocksville. Bridesmaids were Lauren Iavarone of Wilmington, N.C; Nina Garbutt of Charlotte; Molly Ridenhour of Mocksville; Jeanna Pressley of Columbia; Katie Goodson of Gaffney; and Jessica Branham of Mocksville, all friends of the bride. London Carter, cousin of the bride, Marigrace Ellis, niece of the groom, were flower girls.

The groom chose his father, Eddie Davidson, as the best man. The groomsmen were Steven Davidson of Gaffney, brother of the groom; Scott Carter of Wilmington, N.C., brother of the bride; Christopher Branham of Mocksville; Ghen Fujii of Weston, Vt.; Joshua McFarlin of Cornelia, Ga.; Jonathan Leagon of Blacksburg, all longtime friends of the groom.

Jimmy and Tyler Ham of Mocksville, Tom Carlson of Duluth, Ga., and Shane Robertson of Gaffney served as ushers.

Jack and Jeb Robertson of Advance, N.C., cousins of the bride, were ring bearers.

Sue Riddle of Advance was the wedding director. Leslie Ellis, sister of the groom, and Holly Davidson, sister-in law of the groom, both of Gaffney, served as guest book attendants. Vickie Bettinger of Mechanicsville, Va., aunt of the bride and Tracey Ham of Mocksville served as program attendants.

Shane Robertson played the piano and Ladies Rejoice of Gaffney provided a cappella music during the ceremony.

The bride's parents entertained guests with a reception immediately following the ceremony in the reception hall located on the Catawba College Campus in Salisbury.

Upon return from their honeymoon in Las Vegas, Nev., the couple will make their home in Charlotte.

The groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner on Friday evening, Aug. 10, at The Wren House in Salisbury. The wedding party and guests arrived at the Wren House from the chapel by the local trolley.

A reception honoring the couple was hosted by the groom's parents on Saturday, Aug. 18, at 5 pm at Grassy Pond Baptist Church Family Life Center. Guests were greeted by Pat Hurt and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Panther.