Amanda Dawn Yeater and Isaiah Mitchell Lee Richards were united in marriage at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Smithburg United Methodist Church, with Pastor Bill Davis officiating.
During the ceremony, candles were lit in memory of the bride and groom's deceased grandparents. Pianist Robbie Brownfield performed.
The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father and given in marriage by her parents.
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The matron of honor was Elizabeth Holtz, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Myer, friend of the bride, and Rebekah Richards, sister of the groom. Flower girls were Hannah and Kylie Richards, nieces of the groom.
The best man was Isaac Richards, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Joseph Medlock, friend of the groom, and Shane Yeater, brother of the bride. Ring bearer was Jackson Holtz, cousin of the bride.
Elaine Bennett and Connie Holtz, aunts of the bride, registered guests and gave out programs.
The bride is the daughter of Barry and Marci Yeater. She is the granddaughter of Norma Bowyer of New Milton, David Bowyer of Alma and Orma Yeater and the late Don Yeater of West Union. She is a 2010 graduate of Doddrige County High School and is a senior at Glenville State College.
The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mitchell and Cynthia Richards. He is the grandson of Waveline Swiger and the late Herbert Swiger of Summers Community and the late Eddie and Neva Richards. He is a 2011 graduate in Horizontal Engineering from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., for the West Virginia Army National Guard. He is employed at Blue Dot Energy Services in Bridgeport.
A reception immediately followed the ceremony at the Doddridge County Park. A dinner was prepared by the Doddridge County 4-H Organization. The wedding cake was cut by Melanie King, aunt of the bride. Everyone received a small bucket of kisses from the new Mr. and Mrs.
After a honeymoon to Tennessee, the couple resides in Smithburg, W.Va.
