Mills-Helms

The following prenuptial parties were held in honor of Jennifer Mills and Brian Helms, who were married Oct. 10, 2009:

A bridesmaids luncheon Oct. 3, 2009, at Southern Bell in Chesterfield, S.C., was hosted by the bride’s aunts and cousins.

An engagement party Oct. 18, 2009, at Ocean Lakes Campground in Surfside Beach, S.C.

A miscellaneous shower Aug. 13, 2009, at Sagebrush Steakhouse, hosted by Peggy Stafford, Amanda Trull and Melody Tyson.

A miscellaneous shower Aug. 23, 2009, in the Philadelphia Baptist Church fellowship hall in Marshville, hosted by friends.

A groom’s shower Aug. 30, 2009, at the home of Robert and Nancy Helms, hosted by Greg and Julie Eudy.

A gift party Sept. 19, 2009, at the home of Meghan and Chad Threatt in Pageland, S.C.

A shower Sept. 17, 2009, at Carolinas Medical Center-Union.

A party with friends and family Oct. 3, 2009, at Hilltop Bistro.

Church-Bess

The following prenuptial parties were held in honor of Kendra Church and Brad Bess, who were married on Sept. 19, 2009:

A Christmas shower at River Bend Clubhouse given by the family.

A Christmas shower at the home of Tommy and Jane Bess, hosted by aunts and cousins of the groom.

A gift card shower at Bethel Baptist Church hosted by family and friends of the groom.

A miscellaneous and gift card shower at River Bend Clubhouse given by family of the bride.

A bridesmaids’ dinner hosted by Bob and Ray McKinnon on Sept. 5 at their home in Newton.