Benton-Martin
Amanda Nicole Benton and Kevin David William Martin exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. at Hood Swamp Friends Church, with John M. Burchfield, uncle of the bride, officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Dale and Tracey Benton of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of Annelle Sanders of Wilmington, the late Charlie Benton of Wilmington, Frances Best Smith of Asheville and Jarvis B. Howell of Goldsboro.
She is a graduate of Wayne Country Day School and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees in education. She was previously employed as a fourth and fifth grade teacher at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry in Wilmington, and is currently employed by Benton Truck Brokers Inc. in Goldsboro.
The groom is the son of David Martin and Margaret Martin both of Edinburgh, Scotland, and the grandson of Maisie Martin also of Edinburgh.
He is a graduate of Boroughmuir High School, and studied at Napier University both in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is a professional soccer coach, and holds UEFA class A licensure. He has served as a team manager at the University of Edinburgh, and has coached several soccer clubs in Scotland.
The bride was escorted by her father and presented in marriage by her parents.
She wore a soft while all-over lace detailed gown with three-quarter-length sleeves and a V-neckline.
The trumpet-style skirt fell into a chapel-length train.
She wore baby’s breath in her hair, and carried a bouquet of gerbera daisies and baby’s breath.
Viviana Hernandez of Goldsboro was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kodee Cloninger of Bozeman, Mont.; Claire Gillespie of Edinburgh, sister of the groom; Kristin Nomides of Wilmington; and Whitney Nagel Pasquini of Charleston, S.C.
Sophie Gillespie, niece of the groom, was the miniature bride.
Richard Cook of Edinburgh, cousin of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Bruce Callan of Edinburgh and Johnathon Benton of Goldsboro, brother of the bride. Junior groomsman was Amanda’s nephew, Josiah Gonzales. The groom and his groomsmen wore traditional Scottish kilts.
A program of music was presented by guitarist, Mike Blair, and bagpiper Christopher Lewis.
The wedding was directed by Karolee Jones Myers.
Following the ceremony, a buffet dinner and dance reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents.
After a wedding trip to Florida, the couple will reside in Goldsboro, N.C.
A bridal shower held Aug. 9 was co-hosted by Greta Davenport and Cheryl Warren at the home of Mrs. Davenport.
A rehearsal dinner for the bridal party, families and close friends was held Oct. 10 at Logan’s Steakhouse and was hosted by David Martin, the groom’s father.
By News-Argus Staff
Published in Weddings on January 11, 2015 1:52 AM