Lee Travis Banks and Audrey Elaine White were married at 5 p.m. Sept. 3, 2011, at Cedar Grove M.B. Church in Vicksburg. The Rev. Artis Webber Jr. cousin of the groom, officiated at the ceremony, assisted by the Rev. Mitchell Dent and the Rev. Johnny Williams, cousin of the bride.

The bride is the daughter of Lenny and Brenda Smith and Anderson White II, all of Vicksburg. She is the granddaughter of Pauline Harris, Willie and Betty Smith and Anderson White Sr., all of Vicksburg, and the late Arthur Harris and Helen White.

Mr. Banks is the son of Robert and Janice Banks of Blue Springs, Miss. He is the grandson of Sparks Banks of Blue Springs and the late Louise Banks and Learlie Banks.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride’s chosen colors were black, platinum and watermelon. Nuptial music was provided by Tamara Myles, pianist; Travanti Hill, pianist; Dr. Jelani Boler, violinist; James Smith Jr., drummer; and Kiana Day Holder, soloist. An ensemble of the bride’s family and close friends — Kristie Anderson, Brittany Brown, Whitney Brown, Dr. Jelani Boler, Dr. Antione Eakins Sr., Trey Fortner and Damian Thomas — serenaded the couple.

The bride’s attendant was Shirley Harris, cousin of the bride, of Vicksburg. Maid of honor was Stacey Harris, sister of the bride, of Dallas, Texas. Matrons of honor were Melissa Smith of Vicksburg and Stephanie Parris of Elizabethtown, Ky., both cousins of the bride.

Bridesmaids were Dr. Kiya Hamilton of Baltimore, Md.; Latoya Beard of Birmingham, Ala.; Kayla Davis of Bear, Del.; Nneka Burse of Dallas; D. Nichole Kennebrew of New Orleans; Curinetha Hubbard of Jackson; Gladys Peters of Columbia; and Ashley Smith and Denita Smith, both of Vicksburg.

Flower girl was Marley Parris of Elizabethtown. Junior Bridesmaids were Cayleigh Bland, goddaughter of the bride, of Jackson and Reezon Eke, niece of the bride, of Dallas.

The groom’s brother, Rob Banks of Southaven, served as best man. Rolando Banks and Jason Gambrel, both of Blue Springs, served as distinguished gentlemen. Groomsmen were G. Michael Warren II and Bobby Crudup Jr., both of Madison; Jon Brown of Clinton; Harvey Parris of Elizabethtown; Uzo Eke of Dallas; Jesse McBride of Hattiesburg; and Fabion Clay and Juwan Bowie, both of Jackson.

Ushers were Jamison Banks of Ridgeland; Franklin Wilson of Vicksburg; and Devon Fears and Vadale Rucker, both of Blue Springs.

Ring bearer was Zion Humphreys of Blue Springs. Bible bearer was Mason Warren of Baton Rouge.

Marquis Knight of Vicksburg served as broom bearer.

Honorary attendants were Dr. Betty Booker of Los Angeles; Erin Mercer of Nashville, Tenn.; Tangelia Kelly of Brandon; Domenica Graham of Vicksburg; and Kelli Davis of Bear.

Tea girls were Murshiva Harris of Vicksburg and Kyeya Jackson, Jennaya Mabry and Jasmine Rucker, all of Blue Springs.

Serving as program attendants were Kelli Davis and Whitney Brown, cousins of the bride, of Vicksburg.

A reception followed the ceremony at Rainbow Arena. Greeters were Wanda Ashmore, JNitra Brown, Uretka Callon, Pam Elam, Faye Franklin, Faye Harris and Vicki Wilson, all of Vicksburg; Crystal Bradford of Nashville; Shalonda Covington of Branson, Mo.; Christy Banks and Cynthia Banks, both of Blue Springs; and Tunesha Banks, Terri Porche and Judi Wade, all of Houston, Texas.

Special wedding assistant was Deborah Cooper of Vicksburg.

Special reception assistants were Betty Tyler Carson and Alma Tyler Reed. Guests were entertained with music by DJ Clyde.

The couple will make their home in Brandon. The bride is employed with the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and the groom is employed with the Mississippi Department of Finance.

Meet-and-greet

The couple’s parents hosted a family/friends meet-and-greet. Special assistants were Janice Banks and Janice Carstafhnur. The couple chose this time to present gifts to the wedding party. Guests were entertained with music by DJ Glennard Michael Warren II.

Barbecue

Mr. and Mrs. Avery Harris, uncle and aunt of the bride, honored the bride and groom with a barbecue at their home.

Bridesmaids’ luncheon

Brenda G. Williams and Melissa W. Smith hosted a bridesmaids’ luncheon at the Williams home on the afternoon prior to the wedding. Special guests were the bride’s mother, grandmother, aunts, and godmother and the groom’s mother and aunts. Bachelorette party

Members of the bride’s wedding party, along with friends, hosted a two-part bachelorette party the night before the wedding.

Bachelor party

The gentlemen in the wedding party presented the groom with a bachelor party on the eve of the wedding.

Engagement party

Mr. and Mrs. Glennard Warren Sr., uncle and aunt of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Benson Kariuki hosted a wine-and-cheese engagement party in honor of the bridal couple at the Warren home. Special guests were the parents of the bride and groom and grandparents of the bride.

Showers

Shirley Harris, Faye Franklin, Denita Smith, Ashley Smith and Murshiva Harris hosted a bridal shower at the Harris home. Special guests were the bride’s mother, grandmother, aunt and godmother.

Curinetha Hubbard, Gladys Peters and Erin Mercer hosted a Jack-and-Jill shower for the couple at the couple’s new home.

Betty Tyler Carson, Alma Tyler Reed, Amber Carson, Aisha Carson and Tiffany Reed hosted a formal hat-and-glove shower brunch at Vicksburg Family Life Cathedral. Special guests were the bride’s mother, grandmother, aunt and godmother.

The bride’s co-workers honored her with a miscellaneous shower.

Stephanie Parris and Denita Smith surprised the bride with a spa day the morning before the wedding.