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Seven brides for seven husbands


Constance Cooper | Ledger-News

Seven couples exchanged vows in a free community group wedding held June 27 at the Woodstock Community Center. Couples exchange their rings as Judge Joey Oczkowski officiates. Pictured, from left, are Delfino Angeles and Perla de la Cruz; Angie Poole and Jeff Denney; Brooke Dieguez and Andre Brum; Rebecca Landers and Jose Soto; Jenny Angel and Jason Smith; Monica Muriel and Josh Simpson; and Kaley McArthur, whose new husband, Kyle Sester, is not pictured. Brenda's House of Flowers, Georgia Doves, All American Party Rental and Magnolia Thomas Restaurant all donated services for the event.
 

 
 

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