
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, September 26, 1993                   TAG: 9309240401
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MILLER-RALPH

On September 25, 1993, in a candlelight ceremony, Christen Elaine Ralph of Vinton became the bride of John Christopher Miller of Salem at New Covenant Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Ervin Hukill and Rev. Bobby Thurman officiating. A reception followed at the Holiday Inn Civic Center.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white silk gown with schiffli embroidery, beaded with seed pearls and iridescent sequins with matching chapel length veil. She carried her mother's satin covered bridal bible adorned with white orchids, flowing daisies, iridescent pearls and satin ribbons. Tracy Ralph, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Laurie Nixon and Denise St. Clair, cousins of the bride, and Heather Menzies, the bride's best friend, served as bridesmaids. Flower girls were Brittany and Tiffany Johnson, nieces of the groom, and Lauren Coleman. The groom's father, Harold Miller, served as best man. Ushers were Danny Johnson, brother-in-law of the groom, Chris Wheary, and Kent Shiner. Ringbearer was Lee Nixon, cousin of the bride. Guestbook was attended by Jackie Furr of Belmont, West Virginia.

The bride is the daughter of Tom and Judy Ralph of Vinton and attends Roanoke College and is employed by One Price Clothing Store.

The groom is the son of Harold and Laura Miller of Salem and attends Roanoke College and is employed by Food Lion.

Special thanks to Susan Nixon, soloist, and Theresa Doss, pianist, wedding music; gift baskets galore and more; wedding direction and floral arrangements; Rent-Alls of Roanoke, Inc.; Sanctuary decorations; Dot Thurman, wedding cake; Joshua Rodgers, sound direction; Mark Poff, photography; and Jim DeSchepper, videography.

After a short wedding trip, the couple will reside in Vinton.

Christy and John would like to thank all their wonderful family and friends for making this day a very treasured memory.

by CNB