April Simmons and Carl Dickson, both of Orangeburg, S.C., were united in marriage at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Orangeburg S.C.

The bride is the daughter of Ms. Olivia Glover of Orangeburg and Mr. Paul Simmons of Orangeburg. She is the granddaughter of Rev. James Glover, Jr., of Bowman, S.C. and the late Mrs. Lillian Glover and the late Rev. and Mrs. Effie Simmons of Williston, S.C.

The bridegroom is the son of Rev. Dr. Betty Buskey of Orangeburg and Mr. Marion Dickson of Stanford, CT. He is the grandson of the late Mr. Clarence Sistrunk; the late Ms. Mildred Taylor; the late Ms. Daisy Dickson and the late Mr. Sam Mays.

Officiating the ceremony was Rev. Jerome Anderson, pastor of couple and Rev. T.E. Simmons, uncle of bride.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents.

Maids of honor were Tara Simmons of Lexington, S.C., sister of bride and Kenita Pitts of Orangeburg, best friend of bride.

Matrons of honor were Vikki Sheppard of Orangeburg, cousin of bride; Laviesha Phelps of Orangeburg, best friend of bride and Kemberly Greene of Orangeburg, friend of bride.

Bridesmaids were Lexus Dickson of Columbia, S.C., daughter of groom; Kristin Williams of Orangeburg, sister of bride; Wanda Simmons of Orangeburg, sister-in-law of bride; Shakirrah Simmons of Orangeburg, niece of bride; Jade Robinson of Atlanta, GA, cousin of bride; Crystal Glover of Columbia, Godsister/cousin of bride; Jackie Dessaure of Greenville, S.C., cousin of bride; Lacy Simmons of Greenville, cousin of bride; Tracie Jones of Charlotte, N.C., cousin of groom; Vanessa Brown of Germany, cousin of groom; Chaiquan Wingfield of Orangeburg, adopted daughter of bride; Alexis Guinyard of Orangeburg, adopted daughter of bride; Jessica Kinard of Orangeburg, adopted daughter of bride; Courtney Cooper-Davis of Orangeburg, co-worker of bride; Claysaundra Dash of Orangeburg, friend of couple; Kameka Johnson of Orangeburg, spiritual sister of bride and Maresa Davis of Clinton, MD, friend of bride.

Junior bridesmaids were Jomauria Irick of Orangeburg, God-daughter of bride and Taylor Carter of Pennsauken, N.J., cousin of bride.

Best men were Matt Jenkins of Charlotte, N.C., best friend of groom; Patrick Dickson, Sr., of Waterbury, CT, brother of groom and Deonia Simmons of Orangeburg, brother of bride.

Groomsmen were Patrick Thompson of Orangeburg, Masonic brother of groom; Jervey Sistrunk of Plainfield, N.J., cousin of groom; Anthony Pepper of Orangeburg, cousin of groom; Michael Pepper of Orangeburg, cousin of groom; Paul Brown, Sr., of Germany, cousin of groom; Paul Brown, Jr., of Germany, cousin of groom; Patrick Dickson, Jr., of Orangeburg, nephew of groom; Royce Dessaure of Greenville, cousin of bride; Christopher Mack of Orangeburg, Masonic brother of groom; Michael Aiken of Orangeburg, co-worker of bride; Rocky Simmons of Orangeburg, nephew of bride; Justen Glover of Orangeburg, nephew of bride; Sherrod Bethea of Orangeburg, friend of groom; Steven Johnson of Orangeburg, friend of groom; Derek Dawson of Orangeburg, friend of groom; Keith Pearson of Orangeburg, friend of groom and Heyward Jean of Orangeburg, friend of couple.

Junior groomsmen were Jordan Antley of Orangeburg, friend of couple; Zhaquarie Baxter of Orangeburg, Godson of bride and Sean Rupert of Orangeburg, friend of couple.

Miniature bride was Le’lah Simmons of Lexington, niece of bride.

Miniature groom was Keshawn Gilmore of Orangeburg, son of bride.

Ring bearer was Jackson Sheppard of Orangeburg, nephew of bride.

Bible bearer was Kizer Glover of Orangeburg, cousin of bride.

Town criers were Nizer Dickson of Orangeburg, nephew of groom and Qyondre Dickson of Waterbury, CT, nephew of groom.

Flower girls were Asia Graves of Lexington, niece of bride and Paris Graves of Lexington, niece of bride.

Wedding Angels were Skye Brown of Germany, cousin of groom and Alyvia Anderson of Orangeburg, friend of couple.

Hostesses were Tina Hemby of Orangeburg, friend of bride; Sheila Addison of Orangeburg, friend of bride; Angela Ham, Orangeburg-friend of bride; Karen Glover of Orangeburg, cousin of bride; Karen Fogle of Orangeburg, friend of bride; Adrian Simmons of Greenville, cousin of bride; Amanda Simmons of Orangeburg, cousin of bride; Naomi Haynes of Orangeburg, friend of bride and Felicia Wageman of Orangeburg, friend of couple.

Ushers were Anthony Hallman of Orangeburg, co-worker of bride; Tedro Rouse of Orangeburg, friend of couple; Desmond Simmons of Orangeburg, friend of bride and Eric Clark of Lexington, friend of couple.

Honorary attendants were Tina Anderson of Orangeburg, Spiritual Mother of bride; Sharon Simmons of Orangeburg, Step Mother of bride; Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Glover, Sr., of Orangeburg, God Parents of bride.

The bride wore an Allure Diamond White, Ivory & Silver strapless A-line, sweetheart neckline floor length, chapel train gown embellished with genuine Swarovski crystal beading. The bride’s accessories included a gentle peak curved Tiara designed with sparkling rhinestones and hand cut Genuine Swarovski Crystals with matching necklace and earrings.

The groom wore a tailor made 3 button style, Single-breasted peak lapel with button hook lapels. 2 real button hook holes on both lapels. Creme hand-pick stitching on the border. One welt breast pocket, four besom waist pockets. Dual pen pockets and IPod pocket with ticket holder pockets on both sides. Inverted pleat in the back and hand pick stitching. 4 button cuffs, dual vents with button hooks and hand pick stitching. Button cuffed pant with a fully lined Bember blend jacket. Supper 140’s wool vested fabric.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Orangeburg.

After a wedding trip to Key West, FL, the couple will reside Orangeburg.

Mrs. Dickson is a 1995 graduate of Edisto High School and 1998 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral services with a degree in Mortuary Sciences. She is currently employed at Glover’s Funeral Home as a Directress and Mortician and O-W High School Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach.

Mr. Dickson is a 1992 graduate of Glynn Academy and 2001 graduate of the National Academy of Health and Fitness. He is currently owner and Personal Trainer of New Image Personal Training and Fitness Center.

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