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MONTGOMERY-HARRELL
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Mr. and Mrs. Harrell
Erika Montgomery and Byron Harrell were married on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. The wedding and reception took place at The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms, Rockton, Ill.

The bride wore an ivory chiffon strapless soft-folded gown, with self-ruche belt and flower detail at the waist.

The maid of honor was the bride's sister, Kari Montgomery. Bridesmaids were Jill Belardi, friend of the bride; Aja Harrell, sister of the groom; Jennifer Smutzer, friend of the bride and groom; and Erin Allen, cousin of the bride. The bridesmaids wore Luminescent taffeta strapless knee-length dresses with toast-pleated strap and bodice, Nutella empire band and a chocolate A-line skirt.

Junior bridesmaids were Ananda and Ariana Harrell, niece of the groom. The junior attendants wore a Nutella colored dress.

Flower girls were Jayden Hobson, niece of the bride, and Alivia Harrell, niece of the groom. Personal attendant was Kristy Staver, friend of the bride. The flower girls wore ivory dresses with a flower detail at the waist.

Best man was the groom's brother, Damian Harrell. Groomsmen were John Smithe, Brad Smutzer, Dennis Dunn, all friends of the groom, and Carl Triplett, cousin of the groom.

Ushers were Kevin Christensen, Kendrick Collins, Nate Dixson, Brandon Hartson and Luke Beggin, friends of the groom.

The bride is the daughter of Craig and Linda Montgomery, Monroe, and the groom is the son of Steven and Arlene Harrell, Freeport. The couple resides in Poplar Grove, Ill. A honeymoon trip was to New Orleans.