Published: December 28, 2007 03:50 pm         

Laffey, Ayers wedding

LAVALE — On Dec. 1, 2007, Jaclyn Renee Ayers and Aaron Steven Laffey were united in marriage. The double ring ceremony took place at LaVale United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bernadette Ross officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Sandy Ayers, LaVale, and the late John Ayers. Jackie is the granddaughter of George and Norma Ayers, Barton, and Betty Yates, Frostburg, and the late Junior Yates.

The groom is the son of Steve and Jeanie Laffey, Cumberland. Aaron is the grandson of Eleanor Laffey, Westernport, and the late Vincent Laffey, and Bill Fazenbaker, Lonaconing, and the late Betty Fazenbaker.

The bride was given away in marriage by her mother, who met her at the altar. The bride wore a strapless, duchess satin A-line gown with a pleated skirt, dipped neckline and silver embroidery thread appliqués with Swarovski crystals, rhinestones and beads. A delicate bustle effect adorned a chapel length train. The bride also wore a cathedral length veil outlined with silver embroidery and rhinestones. The bride’s jewelry consisted of a Swarovski crystal necklace and earring set, a gift from the groom. The bride carried a porcelain calla lily bouquet adorned with Swarovski crystals. Lesa Wigger, friend of the groom, provided hairstyling for the bride.

The groom wore a black, two-button Calvin Klein tuxedo with unique satin edging on a notch lapel with satin trim on flap pockets and breast pocket, complemented with an ivory vest and ascot. The groom also wore Swarovski crystal cufflinks, a gift from the bride.

Serving as maid-of-honor was Jordan Foster, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jenny Ayers and Jessie Cannon, sisters of the bride, and Jenna Watson, Alyssa Helmstetter, and Katie Bennett, friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Alexis Robinette, niece of the groom. The bridesmaids wore raspberry-scarlet, flare chiffon gowns with back train detail and deep V-halter necklines accented with beading at the center front. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of white and stargazer lilies and orchids, hand-tied with silver organza ribbon.

Serving as best man was Mark Widmyer, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Seth Ricker, Dan Cevette, Adam Wharton, Jon Irons, Jonathan Rebuck, and Jordan Davis, all friends of the groom. Ushers for the wedding were Jeremy Irons and Josh Mitchell, friends of the bride and groom. Groomsmen and ushers wore Calvin Klein black tuxedos with Ice Silver vests and ascots.

Tiara Robinette, niece of the groom, served as flower girl. Tiara wore an ivory and rum pink, satin beaded halter dress with a sweep organza train. She carried an ivory and rum pink satin basket filled with white rose petals.

Kait Miller, cousin of the bride, and Trisha Root, friend of the bride, greeted guests and distributed programs and bubbles. Raleigh Loffert, friend of the bride, attended the guest book.

A memorial candle was placed on the altar in loving memory of John Ayers, father of the bride, Junior Yates, grandfather of the bride, Vincent Laffey, grandfather of the groom, and Betty Fazenbaker, grandmother of the groom.

The organist for the ceremony was Brenda Moreland. Mallory Smith provided the vocals during the ceremony. Mark and Linda Widmyer, friends of the groom, served as wedding coordinators for the wedding ceremony.

A reception immediately followed the ceremony at the Frostburg State University Lane Center. It was coordinated and catered by Marie Fouts and ARAMARK catering. The formal plated dinner included stuffed chicken and roast beef. Guests also enjoyed a slideshow presentation of Aaron and Jackie growing up, organized by the bride and groom. The centerpieces included 28” Eiffel Tower vases, filled with raspberry colored water, and topped with floral and crystal lighted arrangements.

The wedding cake, provided by Sherry Laffey of Patti Cakes, aunt of the groom, was four-tiered and accented with satin bows and monogram letter cake toppers. Two double-tiered matching cakes sat to each side of the four-tiered cake. Toni Connor, friend of the bride, designed the arbor and floral arrangements for the reception centerpieces. Reba Kriglein of Victorian Creations, designed the bouquets for the bridesmaids and floral arrangements for the ceremony and the reception.

Photography was provided by Michelle Zegles of ChrisStudio. Videography was provided by Michael’s Digital Imaging. Reception music was provided by Sounds Fun Entertainment. Aaron & Jackie danced their first dance to “These are the Times” by Dru Hill. Aaron and his mother danced to “Mama” by Boyz II Men.

A rehearsal dinner was provided in honor of the bride and groom by the groom’s parents. The dinner took place at the Hen House and was attended by the wedding party and family. A bridal shower was given in the brides honor by the bridesmaids at John Humbird Elementary School.

The couple spent their wedding night in a suite at the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort. They then honeymooned for a week in St. Lucia at the Sandals Grande St. Lucian and The Ladera Resort.

The bride is a 2003 graduate of Allegany High School. She obtained her bachelor of science degree, concentrating in elementary education, in 2007 from Frostburg State University.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Allegany High School. He is currently employed as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians Organization.

The bride and groom will be residing in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jackie and Aaron would like to thank their parents, family, and friends for making their special day unforgettable. They especially would like to thank guests who traveled from Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, New Hampshire, Texas and California.