Published: October 07, 2007 12:39 pm         

Beatty, Whitacre wedding

CUMBERLAND - One year ago today, Bethany Lynn Whitacre and Charles Andrew Beatty were united in marriage during a double ring ceremony held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Oldtown Road.

Bethany is the daughter of Ronald and Sharon Whitacre, LaVale. Charles is the son of James and Marion Beatty, Bedford Pa.

The bride was escorted to the altar by her father and given in marriage by her parents. The bride's dress was a pearl, crystal and sequin accented strapless A-line gown with a lace-up corset back and a semi-cathedral train. The bride wore a yellow and white gold and diamond cross necklace, which was loaned to her by her mother, along with diamond hoop earrings and a yellow and white gold bracelet given to her on her special day as a gift from her groom. The bride carried a bouquet of chocolate and champagne roses.

Serving as maid of honor was the bride's best friend, Jessica Harding. The bridesmaids were Renae Whitacre; Jennifer Beatty, sister of the groom; Shelby Leos, cousin of the bride; and Rachel Skelley, friend of the bride. Alyssia Whitacre, niece of the bride, served as junior bridesmaid and the flower girl was Makayla Leos, cousin of the bride.

The bridesmaids wore chocolate satin A-line dresses with crystal and sequin accents, spaghetti straps and chocolate satin wraps. They carried a bouquet of champagne and chocolate colored roses. The junior bridesmaid and flower girl wore champagne satin A-line dresses.

Serving as the best man was Ryan Beatty, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Adam Whitacre, brother of the bride; Mark Wigfield, best friend of the groom; and Matthew Aldridge and Luke Steinbruner, friends of the groom. The ring bearers were Seth and Ethan Whitacre, nephews of the bride. The men all wore black tuxedos with a champagne colored vest and tie, along with a champagne colored rose boutonniere. The groom also wore a silver and crystal watch given to him on his special day from his bride.

The couple honeymooned in Farmington, Pa., at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and attended The Pittsburgh Steelers victorious home game against the Kansas City Chiefs. "Here we go Steelers."

Bethany and Charles would like to thank everyone involved for making their wedding day a dream come true.