Tuesday's Internet Edition, May 20, 2008.
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The ceremony was held at 2 p.m. at Green Street Baptist Church in High Point. The Rev. Timothy Jack White officiated.
The bride, escorted by her father, Samuel Vinson Barefoot, wore her grandmother’s gown, which was also worn by her mother, Pamela Barefoot. She was attended by Hunter Misenis, friend of the bride, of Smithfield, N.C. as matron of honor and Caroline Barefoot, sister of the bride, of Boone, N.C. as maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Karen Register, cousin of the bride, of Greenville, N.C.; Ashley Groce, cousin of the groom, of Charlotte, N.C.; Amber Groce, cousin of the groom, of High Point; and Ashley Ericson, friend of the groom of Troutman, N.C.
Serving as junior bridesmaid was Leah Riker, cousin of the bride, of Greensboro.
Curlee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Dean Curlee of High Point. He was attended by his father, Gregory Dean Curlee, as best man.
Ushers were Chad Barefoot, twin brother of bride, of Apex, N.C.; Ben Aalbers, friend of groom, of High Point; Drew Howell, friend of groom, of Kings Mountain, N.C.; Dwayne Layton, friend of groom, of Thomasville; Brandon Walton, friend of groom, of Raleigh; Kevin Register, cousin of the bride, of Greenville, N.C.; and Dale Jennings, friend of the groom, of High Point.
Serving as junior usher was Keith Barefoot, brother of the bride, of Thomasville.
Flower girl was Claudia Hicks, cousin of the groom, of High Point.
Music was provided by pianist and organist Rob Porter, of Thomasville; bag piper Kyle Auman of Jamestown; and soloist Elizabeth Salem, cousin of the bride, of New York, N.Y.
Following the ceremony, a reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Vinson Barefoot, was held at 12 West Main in Thomasville. Josef Walker played classical music on the grand piano while guests enjoyed a heavy hors d’oeuvre buffet and wedding cake.
After a honeymoon to Puerto Vallarta on the West Coast on the Riviera of Mexico, the couple will reside in High Point.
An engagement party was given by Samuel and Pamela Barefoot at the Twisted Fork restaurant in Raleigh, N.C.
A BBQ by the Cabin Entertainment Party was given by Jeff and Debbie Hicks at their home, Grayson Farm, in Colfax, N.C.
A Rake and Bake shower was given by the Anderson, the Dyer and the Edwards families at The Veranda at Piedmont Crossing in Thomasville.
A Floating Registry Shower was given by Judy Lucas, Ellen English and Pam Barefoot (aunt) in the Fireside Room of Green Street Baptist Church in High Point.
A His and Her shower was given by Sandra, Ashley and Amber Groce and Angie Tripp at the home of Sandra and Jerry Groce in High Point.
A Miscellaneous Registry Shower was given by Amy Snyder, Kara Snyder, Beverly Hicks and Debra Mauney at the home of Greg and Janet Curlee in High Point.
A Brunch and Lingerie shower was given by Jenny Riker, Emma Castelloe and Kellie Rigsbee at the home of Brian and Jenny Riker and Emma Castelloe in Greensboro.
A Christmas Shower was given by Debbie Harris, Jenny Jones and Susan Fletcher at the home of George and Debbie Harris in High Point.
A Miscellaneous Registry Shower was given by Andrea Ward, Ann Hall and June Plummer at the Baptist Children’s Homes’ Family Resource Center in Thomasville.
A Lingerie Shower was given by Dawn White and Stacy Kiger at the home of Tim and Dawn White in High Point.
A Relaxing Spa was given by Sheila Wray at her shop, Sheila’s Bridal and Styles” in Thomasville.
A Hawaiian Luau was given by Marsha and Curt Winbourne at their home in Wilson.
A Bridesmaid Luncheon was given by Pamela Barefoot and Jane Rogers at Miss Ruby’s Tea Room in Lexington.
A Rehearsal Dinner was given by the groom’s parents, Greg and Janet Curlee, at J. Basul Noble Restaurant in High Point.
A Wedding Breakfast was given by the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Barefoot, at Colonial Country Club in Thomasville on the morning of the wedding.
The bride is a 2001 graduate of East Davidson High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C. She is currently employed as the human resource generalist with the corporate office of Ham’s Restaurants in Greensboro, N.C.
The groom is a 1997 graduate of T. Wingate Andrews High School in High Point. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from UNC-Charlotte. He is currently employed as a project engineer with Production Systems Inc. in High Point.