Rachel Turner became the bride of Mark Lawson, Jr. Saturday, November 18 at 4:00 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Clary in Orange, Texas. The double ring ceremony, was held outdoors and was officiated by Rev. Sally Anderson.

The bride is the daughter of Randy Turner of Groves and Candace Clary of Orange. The bridegroom is the son of Mark and Debra Lawson, Sr. of Groves.

Escorted by her father and presented in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a striking gown of ivory silk satin with a gold and crystal brooch accenting the strapless sweetheart neckline and pleated bodice. The fully bustled skirt featured a chapel-length train.

Attending the bride as Matron-of-Honor was Ashley Webb. Bridesmaids were Sheri Bryant, Courtney Layton and Lindsay Mathias, friends of the bride. Junior Bridesmaids included Rachel’s step-sisters, Taylor Davis, Alexia Clary, and Madison Clary. Daylin Lawson served as Best Man. Groomsmen were Brian Beaumont and Kurt Riley.

The bride is a 1999 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin. She teaches fourth grade at Hamshire-Fannett Intermediate School. The groom is a 1999 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and is employed by Construction and Maintenance Service Company. Following their honeymoon to Nassau in the Bahamas, the couple will reside in Port Neches.

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