On January 5, 2008, our son Joshua Smith (South Africa) and his sweetheart Morgan were married in Bangor, Maine. The Bride was beautiful in white and the groom was handsome in black.

Joshua and Morgan met in Stockton, California while he was attending Christian Life College. Morgan is a graduate of CLC and currently serves as the music director and afternoon drive announcer at Contemporary Christian WHMX 105.7 Solution FM in Bangor . Joshua completed 2 years of study at CLC, 1 year at Patton University in Oakland, CA and is currently attending University in Maine to finish a degree in Psychology and working for Starbucks.

After enjoying the warmth of a Texas Honeymoon, the happy couple are making their home in Bangor.

Rene’ and Rhona Rubio, March 16, 2007
Christian Life Center, Harrison, AR

An exquisite candlelit sanctuary was the setting for this double-ring ceremony and the exchanging of vows, written by Rene’ and Rhona. Their pastors, Ed Gann of Harrison, AR, and Mark Hattabaugh of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, performed the ceremony.

Bouquets of white Virginia roses adorned the chandeliers directly above the center aisle that was lined with clear glass luminaries and rose petals. An impressive display of more than 200 pillar candles surrounded the wedding party on the platform.

The bride’s gown was custom designed by her mother, Nilah Gann of Harrison and her Aunt Angie Looper from North Little Rock,AR. This heirloom gown is made of silk-embroidered European lace with an underlining of silk charmeuse. The long, fitted sleeves and back were closed with 72 tiny satin-covered buttons. Rhona, also, wore a finger-tip length mantilla with a blusher veil made by her mother. She carried a large, loose bouquet of white Virginia roses and peacock feathers that was held together with satin ribbon and beaded, copper wire.

The groom wore a dark brown suit designed in Spain and the groomsmen wore black suits with white shirts and copper colored silk ties.

The bridesmaids wore dresses of champagne dupioni silk adorned with a tiny strand of ivory pearls at the long-waistline. These dresses were made by her mother, aunt and friend, Judy Hamby. They carried an all-white cascade of roses, stock, freesia and peacock feathers.

Maid of Honor: Renee’ Jordan, Sherwood, AR -- childhood friend
Bridesmaids: Audra Walters – Harrison, AR -- High School friend
Emily Blalock – Greenwood, AR – AR Tech friend
Farrah Easter – Olive Branch, MS – cousin
Best Man: Nelson Rubio, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, father
Groomsmen: Riley Gann, Harrison, AR, brother of bride
Joe Campetella, Belleview, FL, friend
Ryan Raines, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, friend
Candlelighter: Madison Berry, Gravel Ridge, AR, cousin of bride
Flower girl and escort:
Shanelle Jordan, Sherwood, AR, little friend
Jace Sorrells, Gravel Ridge, AR, cousin of bride
Ushers:
Spencer LaMaire, Rogers, AR, friend of bride
Braylon Senchel, Willis, TX, cousin of bride

A quaint, italian restaurant, Bottini's on our town square was the location for a fun-filled reception following the ceremony. There was dinner music provided by Beth Walters, and following the meal we were entertained by Sharon Sorrells, Carol Berry, Joe Campetella and others. The cakes were displayed on six vintage white cake plates. It were made by Robyn Capps in Berryville, AR. A chocolate fountain was provided by Tami Senchal of Willis, TX. Silver provided by Debbie Reeves of Harrison. Flowers were designed by Cindy Stephenson of Rogers, AR. Photographer was Brian Fegter, Cooper City, FL. Videographer was Chandi Gregory at Picture This! Productions of Fayetteville, AR. SPECIAL THANKS to all of our friends and family who made this such a special evening in the lives of Rev. and Mrs. Rene’ Rubio. After a honeymoon to Asheville, NC, they’re at home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and attend The Pentecostals of Cooper City.