Martin-Veverica

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COLUMBIA - Kate Gamble Martin and Jordan Scott Veverica were united in marriage Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Rutledge Chapel on the Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lewis Martin of Manning and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Gamble Jr. of Manning, the late Mr. and Mrs. Stamey Albert Martin of Lancaster and Mrs. James Sieber Wellock of Manning and the late Mr. Wellock. She is a 2011 and 2013 graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master's degree as a Marriage, Family and Couples counselor, respectively. She is employed by Absolute Total Care in Columbia.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Horace McClain of Elgin and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Michael Veverica of Winnsboro. He is the grandson of Mrs. George Clifton Cashwell of Elgin and the late Rev. Cashwell, and Mrs. A.J. Floreani and the late Mr. Henry William Veverica, both of Michigan. He is a 2015 graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he double majored in Marketing and Management and minored in Spanish. He is employed with Chernoff Newman.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a ballgown ivory dress with layered tulle featuring a sweetheart neckline, a fitted satin bodice, a bolded hem and a full, chapel-length tulle train. She carried a lush bouquet of white flowers with greenery wrapped with a lace handkerchief embroidered with the initials of her Grandmama and her Pop-Pop borrowed from her sister, Amelia, who originally used it on her wedding day.

Pastor Brandon Goff of Radiate Church in Elgin officiated at the ceremony.

Music was provided by soloists Alaina Sturkie and Austin Veverica.

Mrs. Amelia Martin McManus served as matron of honor, with Ms. Danielle Elaine Jeffords as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Virginia Brooks, Courtney Gamble Dunbaker, Cecelia Gibbons, Paige Spering Green and Kelsey Wells. Ada Grae Brooks served as the flower girl.

Mr. Clifton Michael Veverica and Mr. Austin William Veverica served as best men. Groomsmen were Brandon Cemprola, Brennen Jones, Lewis Martin, Parker Singleton and Tyler Starling. Miles West Brooks served as the ring bearer.

Greeting the guests were Ms. Margaret Jones Gamble, Mr. James Edward Gamble III and Mr. and Mrs. Mayrant Jones Gamble. Honorary guest was Mrs. Ruby Samuel Wilson.

The rehearsal party was given by Mr. and Mrs. James McClain and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Veverica at Hudson's Smokehouse in Lexington.

The reception was given by the bride's parents at Senate's End in Columbia.

After a honeymoon cruise to the Caribbean, the couple will reside in West Columbia.