WASHBURN BRIDE -- Mrs. Carroll Kenneth Plissey, above, the former Miss JoAnn Helen Culberson of Washburn, was wed at the Washburn First Baptist Church Sunday. (Jonason photo)
The Rev. J. Wesley Stuart officiated at the double-ring ceremony. The altar was decorated with white chrysanthemums, pompoms and candelabra.
Mrs. Robert Conley, of Hartford, Conn., played traditional wedding music and accompanied David Jardine who sang At Dawning, Always, O Perfect Love, and The Lord's Prayer.
Given in marriage by her cousin, Robert Conley, of Hartford, Conn., the bride was attractive in a white dress with Chantilly lace bodice, long, pointed sleeves, stand-up collar, and a skirt of embroidered nylon tulle over satin with a cathedral train. Her finger tip veil of imported silk illusion was attached to a skull cap of seed pearls and rhinestones. She carried an arm bouquet of red roses. Her only ornament was a single strand of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom.
Mrs. David Jardine, cousin of the bride, was matron of honor.
Miss Cynthia Ballard, cousin of the bride, Miss Charlene Plissey, sister of the bridegroom; and Miss Marilyn Hay were the bridesmaids. They were identical in ballerina length gowns of red nylon net over taffeta, with matching bonnets that tied under the chin, and red satin slippers.
The matron of honor carried a coloninal bouquet of red and white carnations. The bridesmaids carried colonial bouquets of white carnations.
Richard Donovan, classmate of the bridegroom was best man. Richard Farley and Gerald White, classmates of the bridegroom and Edwin Plissey, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as ushers. They were attired in formal dress with white boutonnieres.
Falicia Barker, niece of the bridegroom, was flower girl. She wore a white gown which was a miniature copy of the gowns worn by the matron of honor and bridesmaids. She carried a white basket, of rose petals.
Edward Conley, cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer. He was dressed identical to that of the best man and ushers.
The bride's mother wore an purple crepe dress with matching hat and shoes. She wore white accessories and a corsage of white carnations.
The bridegroom's mother wore a navy taffeta dress with matching hat and shoes. She wore white accessories and a corsage of red carnations.
A reception was held immediately following in the church dining room. After the traditional first piece was cut by the bride and bridegroom the wedding cake was cut and served by Mrs. Ethel Patten.
The buffet lunch table was attractive with a centerpiece of yellow chrysanthemums and white tapers. Assisting in serving were Mrs. Paul Conley, Mrs. Verle Plissey, Miss Lois Umphrey, Miss Nancy Plissey, Miss Reubena Donovan, with Mrs. Winfield Donovan at the punch bowl.
The gift table was in charge of Mrs. James Butterfield and the guest book was circulated by Miss Patricia Plissey.
Mrs. Peter Burke, at the piano, played music during the reception.
For a wedding trip of unknown destination, the bride wore a three-piece gray suit with red accessories and a corsage of red roses.
Mrs. Plissey is a graduate of Washburn High School and was employed prior to her marriage as a dental assistant to Dr. F. R. Lowrey in Caribou.
Mr. Plissey is a graduate of Washburn High School and is engaged in farming.