Lori Leigh Griggs-Tynes and William Samuel Tynes were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony at 6 p.m. June 23, 2007 at St. Thomas By The Sea Catholic Church in Orange Beach. The Rev. Hank Pouliat officiated.
The couple previously exchanged vows Feb. 12, 2007 in a private civil union in Orange Beach, because of imminent deployments to Iraq.
The bride walked alone down the aisle to her husband in tribute to her father, Thomas Wayne Griggs, who died in an accident while she was deployed. She handed one single rose to her grandmother, Charlene Griggs, in his memory.
Jill Scoles of Jasper served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were April Lanier and Daniza Brown, both of Birmingham. Her women of honor were Dr. Mary Lauren Scott and Terri Munro.
Joshua Vines of Fairhope was the best man. Groomsmen were Gabriel Tynes and Caleb Tynes, brothers of the bridegroom. Men of honor were James Finlay and Adrian Horstead.
Ushers were Brenden Kasony of Pittsburg and Michael Guiness of Hyde Park, N.Y., U.S. Army friends; and Greg Ramos. Readers were Michele Snider and Vincent Lami, Godparents of the bridegroom; and Genesis Lami-Tynes, sister of the bridegroom.
The couple’s favorite love songs and classical pieces were performed by Will Fink, who provided accompaniment on piano, flute, violin and guitar, as well as vocals.
A reception followed the ceremony at Cusack Hall. Debbie Cheeseman and Ashley Brown of Reflections Caterers donated their time in appreciation of the couple's military service. Jason Brown donated his time as DJ. An after party celebration in the penthouse of the Island House Hotel.
The couple returned to their duty station in Heidleberg, Germany following the festivities. They wish to thank their parents, Bill and Rose Tynes, and Melissa Griggs of Carbon Hill, all their family members, and their many friends for their continued love, prayers and support.
