Mary Catherine McDonniel and Russell Keith Franklin announce their forthcoming wedding party.

She is the daughter of Cathy Batson McDonnieal, of Brookhaven, and Robert Glenn McDonnieal, of Madison. He is the son of Tommy and Holly Franklin, of Brookhaven.

She is the granddaughter of Catherine Day Batson, of Brookhaven, Neita McDonnieal Gray, of Mendenhall, the late Billy Gene Batson, of Brookhaven, and the late Charles G. McDonnieal, of Mendenhall.

He is the grandson of Grace Goza Franklin, of Wesson, Penny Harbour Russell, of Brookhaven, the late Holloway Keith and Sharron Lynn Pickett Russell, of Wesson, and the late Willie Edward Franklin, of Brookhaven.

The Rev. Chad Yarborough will officiate the ceremony. Wedding director is Sally Lampton and Linda Moak.

Music will be provided by Mary Johnston, harpist; and James Austin Stewart, organist. Vocalists will be Sam Mooney and Michelle Arnold.

Serving as maid of honor is Katie Elisabeth Case. Bridesmaids are Sera Beth Briggs, Amanda Burke Fischer, Margaret Alice Lampton, Allyson Pickett McDonnieal, Karlee Tait Mullins, Jordan Elizabeth Parker and Paige Alexandria Vinson.

Best man is Tommy Edward Franklin. Groomsmen were Kolby Cortez Byrd, Hunter Lynn Franklin, Grantham Day McDonnieal, Taylor McKenzie Newman, Chase Randall Pickett, Jeffrey Hunter Wilson and Jeremy Nelson Winborne.

Junior groomsman is Ty Rustyn Turner.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Ole Towne Church. A reception will follow.

All friends and relatives are invited to attend the wedding and the reception. Only out-of-town invitations will be sent.