Alaina McClain and Nathan Turner were united in holy matrimony at The Mont Royal Clubhouse in Swainsboro Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 5 p.m. with Pastor Tim Price officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Ryan McClain and Lynn Newsome, both of Swainsboro. Her grandparents are Harriett Curl and the late Jerry Curl of Swainsboro. The groom is the son of Kelvin and Michele Turner of Canoochee. He is the grandson of Jack and Betty Rigdon of Canoochee, Johnson Turner and the late Jeanette Turner of Canoochee, and JoAnn Greenway and the late Edward Greenway of Swainsboro.
Mrs. Turner chose Jillian Edenfield and Courtney Screws as her Maid of Honors. Bridesmaids were Olivia Proctor, Natalie Rollins, Jada Akridge and Raylen Curl. Flower girl and ring bearer was Brooke-Lynn Rollins and Jase Rollins, niece and nephew of the groom.
Mr. Turner chose his father, Kelvin Turner, as his Best Man. Groomsmen were Craig Collins, Zachery Proctor, Dylan Rollins, Evan Clay and Hunter Henry.
The bride was escorted by her father, and given in marriage by her parents. She was adorned in an elegant white wedding gown and wore her hair up with a hair piece and white veil. The bride carried a beautiful homemade bouquet made by the groom’s mother, Michele Turner. The bride’s mother wore a beautiful navy blue dress and the groom’s mother wore a beautiful champagne dress.
The reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held at The Mont Royal Clubhouse following the ceremony. Tables were adorned with white table cloths and rustic wood pieces topped with a candle and greenery. The bride’s cake was a three-tier pound cake made by Melanie’s Sweet Shop (Melanie Anderson), provided by the bride’s aunt, Alice Brett. The groom’s cake was a duck hunting theme chocolate layered cake made by Patty Hendley, provided by the groom’s parents. Guests were served Lew’s BBQ, potato salad, green beans, macaroni and cheese, pasta and rolls, provided by family and friends.
Guests enjoyed music was by Kendall Hadden during the ceremony and at the reception.
The couple enjoyed their honeymoon in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
The rehearsal dinner, provided by the groom’s parents, was Friday night, April 14, at 6 p.m. at The Mont Royal Clubhouse. Guests were served steak, baked potatoes, tossed salad and homemade cheese cake.
