MRS. MICHAEL KEITH WOODS (DONNA MCKINNEY SOUTHGATE) Donna McKinney Southgate of Gaffney and Michael Keith Woods of Inman were married Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. The bride's father, the Rev. Alester McKinney, and Dr. Clyde Thomas officiated the double ring ceremony at 11:30 a.m. A reception, given by the bride's parents, followed.

Music was provided on the harp by Lynn Sisk of Blacksburg.

The Family Life Center was transformed into a lovely garden setting. A 33-branch candelabrum accented with roses and ribbons formed a background for the area where the couple exchanged their vows. Pink rose kissing balls hung from the ceiling while ferns and palm trees surrounded the setting. An aisle was lined with large urns holding arrangements of pink hydrangea, ivory Vendela roses and hot pink Revel roses. Accents of gold, turquoise, hot pink and pink flowers enhanced the garden that was highlighted by a gazebo with a Princess Diana bench, palm trees, ferns and roses.

Escorted by Tyler Lowe of Lake Wylie, future son-in-law of the bride and groom, the bride wore a ballgown of champagne satin and tulle designed by Oleg Cassini. The strapless fitted bodice was embellished with lavish appliques, pearls and beading and accented with a silk satin and rhinestone belt. Her waistlength veil featured gold embroidery and delicate pearls and fell from a gold tiara adorned with crystals and pearls. She carried a stunning cascade of hot pink Revel, pink Anna, pink Vogue and ivory Vendela roses and Asiatic pink lilies. Maids of honor were Nicole Elizabeth Southgate and Natalie Judith Southgate of Gaffney, daughters of the bride. They were attired in coordinating light pink mermaid-style gowns designed by Tony Bowls. Each dress featured pink and gold beading with a satin ribbon accenting the waist. They carried cascade bouquets of Anna and Vogue pink roses and ivory Vendela roses with gold accents and ribbon.

Dean Woods of Anderson attended his brother as best man. Ushers were Anthony Walsh of Easley, and Shane Whatley of Concord, N.C., nephews of the groom, and Tyler Lowe of Lake Wylie, future son-inlaw of the bride and groom.

Caraline Clary and Buffy Mc- Keown of Gaffney, friends of the bride, attended the guest register. Lib Parris of Gaffney, friend of the bride, attended the gift table

After a wedding trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Mr. and Mrs. Woods will reside on Hampton Boulevard in Gaffney.

The bride is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Alester McKinney of Gaffney. A 1980 graduate of Blacksburg High School, she received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Converse College in 1985 and is a music teacher at Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School. Mrs. Woods is also a piano instructor.

The groom is the son of Ruth Woods of Easley. A 1980 graduate of 1980 graduate of Easley High School, he received a B.S. degree in psychology from Charleston Southern University in 1984 and is a corporate technical director for Inman Mills.