Miss Upshaw, Mr. Reeves marry in Atlanta

Mrs. Samuel Adams Reeves

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Published: March 17, 2009

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Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Adams Reeves are residing in Atlanta following their Nov. 22 wedding in the historic Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Ga.

Mrs. Reeves is the former Lauren Watson Upshaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Madison Upshaw III of Atlanta. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Chapman Reeves of Eufaula. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Elbert Madison Upshaw Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. William Quincy Watson and the late Dr. Elbert Madison Upshaw Jr. and the late Mrs. Betty Jo Watson. Grandparents of the groom are the late Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Reeves of Eufaula and the late Judge and Mrs. Samuel Kirke Adams of Ozark.

Miss Jenaee Brown of Atlanta sang “Let the Bright Seraphim” by Handel after the seating of the mothers and grandmothers. Organist was Mr. Scott Atchison.

The wedding party entered to “Trumpet Tune” by Purcell, and “Trumpet Voluntary” by Clark was played for the procession of the bride.

The Rev. Charles Gardener officiated. Miss Jennifer Hobbs was reader.

The groom’s father, Mr. Benjamin Chapman Reeves, served as best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Ron Arline, Mr. Bo Dill, Mr. Tommy Dyer, Mr. Benton Emblom, Mr. Brent Faison, Mr. Brent Irby, Mr. Jay Parker, Mr. David Perdue, Mr. Tom Pope, Mr. Benjamin Chapman Reeves Jr., Mr. Justin Ryan, Mr. William Sheffield, Mr. Sadler Stukes, Mr. Frank Tamplin, Mr. Beau Upshaw, Mr. Blake Upshaw, Mr. Teppo Uuranniemi and Mr. Tyler Williams.

Ring bearers were Sadler Stukes III, Chapman Reeves and Peyton Reeves, nephews of the groom.

Miss Avery Cochran served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Lindsay Forlines, Miss Kristin Olson, Mrs. Eleanor Parker, Mrs. Emily Richardson, Mrs. Catherine Shaw, Miss Danica Smith, Mrs. Mary Mac Stukes and Miss Grace Walton. Flower girls were Maggie Watson and Charlotte Stukes.

The bride’s attendants wore formal strapless gowns of eggplant silk. They carried nosegays of white roses with wrapped stems.

The ring bearers wore white Eton suits and the flower girls wore French hand sewn heirloom dresses of batiste and lace.

The bride was stunning in a strapless fitted gown of lace over silk taffeta. The lace was richly embellished with seed pearls and iridescents. The closely fitted skirt flared to the back above the hemline, creating a full flounce train. A multi-strand pearl choker complimented the elegant gown and the cathedral veil of silk illusion. She carried a cascading bouquet of white orchids, mini calla lilies and freesia.

Following the wedding ceremony the bride’s parents entertained with a beautiful reception in the Ballroom of the Piedmont Driving Club. Rows of graceful Corinthian columns line two sides of the room, and delicate plaster molding decorates the frieze above the columns. Guests dined on canapés, fried chicken tenderloin, party sandwiches, roast beef and rolls, fruit and cheese and assorted hors d’oeuvres served from stations along the sides and a long buffet table in the center. At one end of the room a band played for dancing. The tiered white bride’s cake was served from a smaller reception room to the side.

After-rehearsal dinner
On Friday night before the wedding, Ben and Charlotte Reeves entertained more than 200 people with a lavish after-rehearsal dinner at the historic Capital City Club in downtown Atlanta.

The handsome building housing the club dates back more than 100 years, and its classic interior was the perfect setting for a memorable evening. Steps leading up to the second floor were lined with large votive candles in clear glass holders. At the entrance and on the landing, magnificent arrangements of white peonies and white roses cascaded from containers on wrought iron pedestals.

During the pre-dinner cocktail hour the club’s wait staff passed a tempting variety of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. In the large dining room, classical architectural features provided an elegant backdrop for the festive night. Graceful sprays of Southern smilax accented the molding all the way around the room. Tables were decorated with alternating tall and low arrangements of white peonies, white roses and greenery and candles.

Guests dined on a first course of shrimp and grits soup, followed by a salad course. Delectable filet mignon, sweet potato soufflé, asparagus and dinner rolls made up the main course, followed by a choice of chocolate groom’s cake or cheesecake for dessert. Appropriate wines were served throughout the evening, while friends of the bride and groom offered toasts that entertained the guests throughout the dinner hour.

After dinner, the party moved downstairs for dancing and watching a humorous video created by one of Adam’s friends.

A large delegation of friends of the groom and his family traveled from Eufaula and cities around the country to Atlanta for the festive weekend events. They included: Mary and Bobby Dixon, Eleanor and Ronald Brown, Ann and Joel Smith, Cally and Bob Dixon, Margaret and Roy Crow, Paula and Russell Irby, Elaine and Burke Grace, Jacque and Sidney Chapman, Greg and Carroll Faison, Sam and Debbie LeMaistre, Charles and Kim Blackmon, Buddy and Betsy Lawrence, Ben and Beth Reeves and sons Peyton and Chapman, Gabe Frankovitch, Bob Scarborough, Patsy Dickert, Betty Sutton, Alice Jane Simms, Kathy Garrison, Arlene Edwards, Elaine Codd, Willie Pearl and Lewis Burden and Mary Milton.

Among the former Eufaula residents attending were Linda and Jim Balkcom, Paige and Tom Dyer, Angie and Tommy Dyer, Marsha Moorer, Margaret Griffin, Gatra Wehle, Wade and Nanette Taylor, Marty and Catherine Williams, Carolyn and Curtis Perry, Lori and Brent Faison, Katie and Steve Bush, Amy and David Perdue, Amy and Brent Irby, Katie and Jay Parker, Mary Mac and Sadler Stukes and children Sadler and Charlotte, Sheri and Taff Douthit, Jane and David Wilson, Jennifer and Chip Leveson, Susanna Leveson, Nancy and Bill Blume, Jack and Barclay Smith, James and Rita Dixon, Gail Scarborough, Carla Moring and Bob and Luanne Hill.

Among the relatives attending in addition to those named above were Eleanor Parker and Mac, Sam and John Graham Parker, of Daphne, Joe and Chris Adams of Ozark, Joe and Lisa Adams of Buford, Ga., John and Marilyn Tamplin, Marye Bess Browning, Frank Tamplin, all of Ozark, Eleanor and Rick Loring of Huntsville and Ginger and Chris Hopkins of Anniston.

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