Wedding

Philipp - Gibson

Joseph Philipp and Kaitlyn Gibson, both of Hot Springs, were married in a 7 p.m. ceremony July 19 at The Royal Ridge, Royal, with Shawn Barnard officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Chris and Tiffany Gibson, of Hot Springs; and granddaughter of Greg and Rae Lynn Adams, of Arkadelphia, Margaret Gibson and Larry Sims, both of Hot Springs, and the late Orvil Lee Gibson. The bridegroom is the son of Vicki Philipp, and Tom Philipp and Carol Schock, all of Hot Springs; and grandson of the late Marilyn and Harry Bischof and Paula Fisher.

The altar was decorated with a large arbor adorned with sweeping white curtains tied back and holding blue hydrangea, ivory roses and greenery. The unity sand and a small wooden cross sat atop a white draped table swagged with burlap. The back-drop was a large wooden cross.

Music was preselected recordings.

The bridegroom escorted his mother and Blake Gibson escorted his mother, Tiffany Gibson.

The bride, escorted by her father, wore a Casablanca gown with nonbeaded Matte Guipere lace overlay, fitted bodice with strapless sweetheart neckline, detachable beaded sash and scalloped lace hem. It had a V-back with cascading ribbons from the sash, crystal buttons along a zippered back closure and a sweet sweep train. She carried a bouquet of white hydrangea, blush roses and blush ranunculus wrapped with burlap and lace at the stem with pictures of the late Orvil Lee Gibson and Josie Estelle Green incorporated into it.

Hayley Gibson, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Jeri Lyn Robin, Brie Gibson, first cousin of the bride, and Rachael Asherman.

Blake Hawthorn served as best man. Groomsmen were Tyler Bates, Brycient Simpson and Blake Gibson, brother of the bride.

Ellee Bischof, cousin of the bridegroom, served as flower girl; and Carter Shehane served as ring bearer.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held on the premises. Jeri Lyn Robin sang for the first dance.

After a wedding trip to Honolulu, the couple resides in Hot Springs. The bride works with CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and the bridegroom works with John Gibson Auto Sales.

Society on 08/31/2014

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