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DATE: SUNDAY, November 7, 1993                   TAG: 9311050293
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WILLIAMS-MULLEN

Laura Ann Mullen and Byron L.Williams were married November 6, 1993, in Belmont Baptist Church. The officiating clergyman was Reverend Wayne Harrison. The reception was held at Holiday Inn-Tanglewood. The maid of honor was Dawn Triplett, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Wendy Dowdy, sister-in-law of the bride, Tina Mullins and Chastity Carter, friends of the bride. The best man was Tommy Fralin, father of the groom. Ushers were Mark Shay and Michael Murray, friends of the groom, Gregory Mullen and David Anderson, brothers of the bride. Ringbearer wasZachary Wray. The candlelighters were Gregory Mullen and David Anderson. The guestbook was attended by CarrieNorville. The bride wore a gown of Alencon lace embellished with seed pearls and iridescent sequins, a modified V-neckline accented with rosettes at the shoulders, long lace sleeves, a fitted basque bodice with low V-back with covered buttons. The full skirt fell into a chapel length train designed with rosettes at back waistline. She carried a cascading bouquet of stargazer lilies and pink roses. The bride is a daughter of Ray W. Mullen and Vicki Chilton Mullen, of Roanoke, Va. She is a graduate of Northside High School, attended Va. Western Community College, and is employed by First Virginia Bank. The bridegroom is a son of Tommy and Dorothy Fralin, of Roanoke, Va. He is a graduate of William Fleming High School and attended Va. Western Community College. After the wedding trip to the Poconos, the newlyweds will live in Roanoke. The wedding rehearsal dinner was held by Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Fralin at the Steak & Ale Restaurant. Special thank you to Carrie Norville, soloist, Kelly Norville, director of wedding. Thank you to Carrie, Sherry and Kelly Norville for the bridal shower. Special thanks to Dick Daniels of Q-99, the Bride's House, Ron's Tuxedos, Warren Gilbert Photographers and George's Affair with Flowers. 


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