Leann Nicole Edwards and Cory Lynn Hester, both of Bladenboro, were united in marriage on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at New Light Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Bladenboro with the Rev. Ronnie Cox and the Rev. Charles Brust officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Deborah Edwards and the late Phillip Edwards. She is a 2006 graduate of West Bladen High School.

The groom is the son of Rodney and Renae Hester. He is a 2004 graduate of West Bladen High School and is employed by E & T Solutions of Bladenboro.

The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Sam Edwards.

Sandy Durden of Bladenboro served as the matron of honor and bridesmaids were Maranda Parker of Bladenboro; Shannon Nance of Bladenboro; Kristi Dove of Bladenboro; Amber Owens of Bladenboro; and Sonja Hilburn, aunt of the groom, of Bladenboro.

Maggie Rae Edwards, niece of the groom, served as flower girl and miniature bride was Kinley Dru Hilburn, cousin of the groom.

Noah Deaver, cousin of the bride, served as ring bearer and Will Durden IV served as miniature groom.

The groom selected his father, Rodney Hester, and brother, Jordan Hester, to serve as best men.

Groomsmen were Jordan Allen of Bladenboro; Josh Allen of Clarkton; Keith Hilburn of Bladenboro; and Dustin Brisson of Bladenboro.

Owen Peavy of Bladenboro served as honorary groomsman and honorary bridesmaids were Kassidy Anderson, Alana Ludlum, Josie Ludlum, all of Bladenboro and Alexis Owens of Arnold, Md.

A reception was held following the ceremony at LuMil Vineyard in Dublin.

A program of music and entertainment was provided by G and G Entertainment of Rose Hill.

After a honeymoon trip to Anaheim, Ca., the couple plans to reside in Bladenboro.