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McMaster, Bass Wed July 27 At Arkadelphia Church

\STTerri Lynn Bass and Wesley Clay McMaster were married July 27, 1996, in the First United Methodist Church of Arkadelphia. The wedding was officiated by Rev. Michael Mattox.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bass of Arkadelphia. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Givens of Sparkman, Maxine Bass of Plain Dealing, La., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bass.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie McMaster of Gurdon and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Otha Smith of Gurdon and Mrs. Aileen McMaster of Okolona and the late Ralph McMaster.

The candlelit sanctuary of the church was decorated with brass urns of silk flower arrangements and Boston ferns, provided by Guen Fuller of Arkadelphia.

Nine-point candelabars, arranged with white candles, English ivy and tulle, were placed in the alter area. The aisles were lined with pew lanterns intertwined with nosegays of silk flowers, ivy, white tulle and plum bows. Ceramic angels and ivy were placed in each stained glass window.

A brass ensemble, including Mark Bailey and John Wier, trombone players from Little Rock, and James Fountain and Eddie Hale, trumpet players from Arkadelphia, provided music while the candles in the sanctuary were being lit. Jamie and John Bass of Conway served as acalytes and candlelighters.

A memory candle in the alter area was also lit in memory of deceased grandparents.

Nathan Mattox of Arkadelphia was crucifer for the ceremony.

The bride's books were attended by Kristin Ketchum of Arkadelphia and Monica McKewen of Little Rock. They also handed out the wedding programs with wedding scrolls.

Wedding music was provided by Dr. Ann Rye, organist and pianist. Rosemary Walker of Sparkman sang "Holly Ground" and Dr. Charles Rye sang "The Lord's Prayer."

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal floor-length gown of diamond white Italian satin embellished with Alencon lace. Imported English reembroidered lace adorned the fitted bodice, which was accented by a basque waistline trimmed in pearls and sequins. The Queen Anne neckline was encircled by scallops of lace. The short tapered sleeves of Alencon lace were embossed with seed pearls and iridescent sequins. The full gathered ballgown skirt was adorned in an array of beaded motifs. The full cathedral-length train featured lace rosettes encrusted with pearls and iridescents.

Her headpiece was a band of white silk flowers, lace and pearls to which a mid-length veil was attached. She carried a cascading bouquet of silk roses, baby's breath, English ivy and stephanotis.

Wendi Bass, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Kimberly Bass sister of the bride was a junior bridesmaid. Other attendants were Alisa Waniewski, sister of the groom from Dardanelle, Nancy Waymack of Houston, Texas, Candice Lowe of Rogers, Jennifer Ketcheem, Nikki Daniel and Ginger Harris of Arkadlephia.

The bride's attendants wore flowing plum colored floor-length gowns of crepe with an overlay of chiffon. The empire waistline was accented with tiny covered buttons. They carried arm bouquets of gladiolas, silk roses, baby's breath and English ivy.

Flower girl was Cayla Smith of Hot Springs. She wore a matching floor-length gown and a flower halo of plum sweet heart roses and baby's breath. She carried a white basket with white rose petals.

Eddie McMaster, the groom's father, served as best man.

Clint Walkerof Sparkman served as junior groomsman.

Shawn McMaster of Longview, Texas, Scott Waniewski of Dardenelle, Joey Ledbetter, Stacy Sigmon, Jeff Overton and Chris Campbell of Arkadlephia served as groomsmen. The groom and his attendants wore traditional black tuxedos.

April Givens and Stephanie Walker of Sparkman and Christi Quarles of Arkadelphia served as reception flower girls, giving out rose petals following the reception. They wore tea-length flowered dresses with rounded necklines and sweetheart bows accenting the fitted waistlines.

Boston ferns and red and green begonias with white tulle bows lined the walk leading to the church and to the reception in the fellowship hall following the ceremony.

The hall was decorated with Boston ferns, English ivy and white tulle.

White lattace decorated with grape vines, ivy and white tulle provided a background for the bride's table.

The bride's table consisted of a long table in the center holding a mixed silk rose flower arrangement flanked on each side with a three-point silver candelabra holding tall white tapers. Handmade wedding mints and nuts decorated this table.

A round table was at each end of the center table. The three-tiered wedding cake accented with two staircases leading to two smaller cakes and decorated with white columns was on one round table. The round table on the other side held a silver punch bowl with crystal cups. Serving at these tables were Lauren Bass of Conway, Gena Givens of Sparkman and Anita Roberson of Gurdon.

The groom's table included a sweetheart rose centerpiece in a silver fan vase, silver coffee service and a two-tiered chocolate cake accented with chocolate dipped strawberries.

Servers were Anna Henry of Bismarck and Keysha Griffith of Arkadelphia. Pan Waymack of Arkadlephia served punch from a silver punchbowl located on a round table decorated with the bride's bouquet.

An assortment of meat, rolls, cheeses, finger sandwiches, vegetables, dips, quiches, and other finger foods were served from long tables with a centerpiece made of fruit and melons accented with dips, ivy and grape leaves.

Larger round tables for sitting and visiting were located throughout the fellowship hall. They were decorated with ivy, crystal rose bowls, and vanilla cnadles. Tables were covered with floor-length cloths with ruffled skirts and lace overlays.

The bridal portrait was displayed on an easel among an arrangement of ferns with white table bows.

The reception hostesses were Sue and James Waymack, Ann and Greg Felling, Coral and Wendell Ketchum, Jean and Bob Butler, Martha and Woody May, Larry and Gail Pennington, Claudia and Reggie Speights, Grace and Don Thompson, Winnie Cox, Mary Ellen DeLaughter and Dannie Morrison.

Carla Cagle provided selection pieces of wedding music on the piano.

Wedding directors were Wanda O'Quinn and Claudette Smith. Flowers for the wedding and reception were furnished and arranged by Joan Donahue of Memphis, Tennessee.

Following a wedding trip to San Antonio, Texas, the couple are at home in Arkadelphia.

Dr. Jane Dunn hosted a bridal coffee at her home on June 22, along with eighteen other hostesses. Serving pieces of the bride's chosen silverware were presented to her.

The home of Cindy and Phil Daily was the setting for a "Honey do" shower for the groom given by The Other C