Staci Loren Barnett became the bride of Jared Paul Gary on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 7 PM. The ceremony took place at First Christian Church in Port Arthur, Texas, and a reception followed at the IBEW Hall in Beaumont.

The bride is the daughter of Tracy and Mike Barnett, Jr. and Kevin and Lisa Bellow. The groom is the son of Jeff and Jeanie Gary and Andy and Candy Gilbert.

Attending the bride as Matron of Honor was Mindy Marsh and Maid of Honor was Erin LeBlanc. Bridesmaids were Taylor Bellow, Brooke Chambless, Lindsay Davis, Shasta Snell, and Megan Abshire, Junior Bridesmaids were Kelsey Barnett, Megan Gary, and Ricki Gilbert. Kennadi Bellow was the miniature bride and Hannah LeBlanc was the flower girl. Chad Gary, brother of the groom served as best man. Groomsmen were Josh Hidalgo, Tony Bowser, Chris Miller, Cody Clark, Chase Richards, and Hunter Keeney. Junior Groomsmen were Drew Barnett, Beau Gilbert, and Shane Gary. Ushers were Kellen LeBlanc, Heath LeBlanc, Justin Mercer and Joey Price. Brayden Barnett was the ring bearer.

The bride is a 2001 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and a 2004 graduate of Lamar University. She holds an Interdisciplinary Studies degree and is currently employed as a teacher in the Nederland Independent School District. She recently completed her Master’s degree in Educational Administration.

The groom is also a 2001 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Lamar University in Beaumont. He is employed by The Palms Golf Course. In January of 2006, Jared attended Wendelstedt Umpire School in Dayton Beach, Florida. This past summer, he completed his first assignment working as a professional umpire in the minor leagues, and he continues to pursue his career as a professional umpire.

Following their honeymoon to the Bahamas, the couple will reside in Groves, Texas.