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Jones, Carraway exchange vows June 28
17 July 2008 – Lynecia “Star” Jones and Travis Omar Carraway of Goldsboro exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony June 28 at 2 p.m. at St. James AME Zion Church with Reverend Howard McNair officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Ada Jones of Goldsboro and the granddaughter of Nancy Jones of Mt. Olive and B. Christine Rodgers of Mt. Olive. She is a 1992 graduate of Goldsboro High School, a 1996 graduate of N.C. A&T State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, and a 2005 graduate of Central Michigan University with a Master’s of Science degree in Administration. She is employed as an Industrial Engineer at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
The groom is the son of Mamie Carraway of Goldsboro. He is a 1990 graduate of Goldsboro High School. He will attend Wayne Community College in the fall to pursue a degree in Business Administration. He is employed as a Maintenance Worker at Wal-Mart.
Escorted by her son, Kiante’ Powell, and given in marriage by her son and mother, the bride wore a formal gown of ivory satin with a chiffon overlay. The fitted bodice was enhanced with beautifully beaded lace appliques and crystal designs. The a-line skirt featured chiffon ruching fashioned with crystal beading flowing into a semi-cathedral train.
Her headpiece was a tiara of pearls, rhinestones, and Swarovski crystals in a floral design. The bride carried a keepsake bouquet of cala lilies and multi-colored tiger lilies and stargazers. It was encircled with ivory drapings into a cascade of white rosebuds accented with white pearls and silver and white lace love knots.
The maid of honor was Letitia Jones, aunt of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Micara Lewis, Marla McCoy, and Shenika Robinson, friends of the bride, and Traci Myles and Shannon Peterson, sisters of the groom.
The best man was Kevin Dais, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Clarence Carraway and Eric Carraway, brothers of the groom, Michael Jones and Ryan Jones, brothers of the bride and Eric Reid, friend of the groom.
Chyna Faison, cousin of the bride, and Kendall Myles, niece of the groom, were flower girls.
John Peterson III, nephew of the groom, was ringbearer.
Hostesses were Keauna Carraway, niece of the groom, Toneka Hayes, sister of the bride, Karen Jones, aunt of the bride, and Keshia Smith, friend of the bride.
Ushers were Kristofer Carraway, nephew of the groom, and Jamelle Best, Rodriquez Hamilton, and Timmie Taylor, friends of the groom. Verna Best, friend of the couple, served as wedding coordinator.
A program of wedding music was provided by Kevin Alston, organist and vocalist and Stephanie Bell, Antwanette Best, and Pamela Dudley, vocalists.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Seymour Johnson AFB Officers Club.
Out of town guests were from Fayetteville, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte, NC and New York, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, and Washington, D.C. After a wedding trip to Orlando, Florida, the couple reside in Goldsboro.
Events held before the wedding included a girl’s night February 9 hosted by co-workers of the bride, a bridal shower June 7 at Madison’s Restaurant in Goldsboro hosted by the maid of honor and bridesmaids; a bachelorette party June 21 at Comfort Suites in Goldsboro hosted by the maid of honor and bridesmaids; and a bachelor party June 26 at the home of the best man hosted by the groomsmen. The couple hosted a rehearsal dinner June 27 at St. James AME Zion Church. They chose this time to present gifts to their attendants.
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