Glover, Lane wed - Wayne-Wilson News Leader, Fremont, NC

13 December 2007 – Mindy Ann Glover and William Leon (Will) Lane, Jr. exchanged wedding vows in a double-ring ceremony on December 8 at 5:30. The ceremony was held at the home of the bride under a forest of lights in an outdoor winter wonderland. The Rev. Berry Stallings officiated, assisted by Rev. David Allen.

The bride is the daughter of David and Becky Glover of Pikeville. She is the granddaughter of Alton Parnell and the late Pat Parnell, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Glover. The groom is the son of William and Judy Lane of Rockwell, North Carolina. He is the grandson of Bonnie Adams and the late Billy Adams, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lane.

Mindy is currently an instructional assistant at Northwest Elementary School pursuing a degree in education with the Wachovia East Partnership program through East Carolina University. Will is a professional singer with the Driven Quartet, a gospel group based out of Charlotte.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a gown of white matte satin featuring a Queen Anne sweetheart neckline, accented with heavily beaded long sleeves that tapered at the wrist. The bodice was enhanced with Alencon lace decorated with seed pearls and highlighted with a Basque waistline. The back of the gown featured a sheer overlay covered with crystal beading and finished with satin covered buttons. The full ballroom skirt was embellished with matching Alencon lace appliqués and a scalloped hemline that flowed into a Castillian length train.

Kelly Finch of Pikeville was her sister's maid of honor, and Amy Johnson of Raleigh, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amy Reinhardt of Concord, sister of the groom, and Mary Beth Hooks of Raleigh, Paige Howell of Pikeville, and Crystal Gray of Goldsboro, friends of the bride. Samantha Futrelle and Meredith Futrelle, cousins of the bride, were junior bridesmaids.

Willie Lane, Sr. of Rockwell was his son's best man. Groomsmen were Ron Porter of Matthews, Jason Funderburk of Indian Trail, Chad Smith of Taylorsville, and Alex Woolard of Sneads Ferry, friends of the groom, Gary Reinhard of Concord, brother-in-law of the groom, and Edwin Finch of Pikeville, brother-in-law of the bride.

Aaron Parnell and Bradley Glover of Pikeville, cousins of the bride, were acolytes.
Shari Stewart, friend of the bride, directed the wedding. Stephanie Smith assisted the wedding party.

George and Renee Futrelle greeted guests, and Dana and Johnny Johnson presided at the register. Kelly Finch, Willie Lane Sr., and the groom were vocalists. Dennis and Katheryne Parnell said goodbyes.

A program of wedding music was provided by Carlota Clevenger, harpist, Paige Barwick, violinist, and Renee Futrelle, pianist.

The couple left the ceremony in a one-horse open sleigh. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Lane Tree Golf Club.

Martie McCall directed the reception. Reception elves were Lyndsey and Cassie Parnell, Elizabeth Harts, and Taylor Glover. Greeters were Charles and Judy Fitch and Phyllis and Jerry Kirby.

Events prior to the wedding included a rehearsal dinner at Mike's Farm, hosted by the groom's family; a bridesmaids brunch hosted by Leslie Parsons and Martie McCall, at the McCall home; a "fluffing" Christmas tree party by the "Golden Girls" of Pleasant Grove Church; a surprise shower by Mrs. Lewis's fourth grade class at Northwest School on November 29; a surprise shower by Mrs. Coerver's first grade class at Northwest School on November 19; a lingerie shower hosted by Phyllis Kirby, Judy Fitch, and Kelly Finch, held at the Finch home on November 10; a bachelorette weekend hosted by Martie McCall at Atlantic Beach on November 10; a miscellaneous shower at Pleasant Grove Free Will Baptist Church, hosted by friends and family on November 4; a miscellaneous shower hosted by the staff of Northwest School on October 23; a lawn and garden shower hosted by Elizabeth Fleming, Paige Howell, and Crystal Gray at the Gray home on October 23; a miscellaneous shower hosted by Amy Johnson, Mary Beth Hooks, Beth Hooks, Cheryl Hooks, and Jennifer Johnson, at the home of Cheryl Hooks on September 29; a recipe shower hosted by Christine Satterfield, Georgia Crumpler, and Maude Pittman, at the Satterfield home on August 26; a Hawaiian luau and gift card shower hosted by Kelly and Edwin Finch at their home on July 23.

After a honeymoon trip to Bryson City, the couple will reside in Pikeville.

Back to this week's News Leader

Issue of 13 December 2007

Wayne Wilson News Leader
113 N. Wilson St., PO Box 158,
Fremont, NC 27830
(919) 242-6301 •
Fax (919) 936-2065

Princeton News Leader
119 W. Edwards St., Princeton, NC 27569
(919) 936-9891
Fax (919) 936-2065

Email us:
Advertising Department
News Department
Letters To The Editor
Publisher