Kathleen Rhae Yelle and Daniel Ray Bergevin were married at 5pm on October 8, 2016 at Washington Yacht and Country Club in Washington, NC. Rev. Brooks Patti officiated the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold A Yelle II of Wake Forest, NC. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Pat Sanderson and the late Mr. Gene Tony Sanderson of Sneads Ferry, NC and Ms. Lupe Chambers and the late Mr. John Chambers of Raleigh, NC.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bergevin of Washington, NC. He is the grandson of late Mr. and Mrs. John Lucey of Washington, NC and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Bergevin of Peoria, IL.

Given in marriage by her father, Mr. Harold A. Yelle II, the bride wore a strapless tulle ball gown with sweetheart neckline featuring allover lace appliques and dazzling crystal and sequin beading and button back closure with a sweep train. The veil was held in the back of the bride’s hair with a clip and flowed down the back of the dress to past the end of the train.

Maids of Honor were Ms. Anne Bergevin, daughter of the groom, of Washington, NC and Ms. Rachael Yelle, sister of the bride, of Wake Forest, NC. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Bridget Bilbro of Washington, NC, Ms. Sarah Gerber of Raleigh, NC, Ms. Danielle Eason of Raleigh, NC, Ms. Mary Lanier of Wilmington, NC, and Ms. Maggie Whisnant of Clinton, NC. Mrs. Mary Martin Moore of Washington, NC served as bridal attendant.

Mr. Robert Bergevin, son of the groom of Washington, NC and Mr. Raymond Bergevin, father of the Groom, of Washington NC served as best men. Groomsmen were Mr. Michael Bilbro of Washington, NC, Mr. Brad Horton of Washington, NC, Mr. Aaron Yelle, brother of the bride, of Wake Forest, NC, Mr. Buckley Brockmann of Grimesland, NC, and Mr. William Carter of Washington, NC.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Washington Yacht and Country Club in Washington, NC. Music was provided by the Band of Oz. Mrs. Paige Wright and the Blythe House provided decorations, flowers and was the wedding designer and planner.

Pre-wedding parties included a Bridal Shower in Raleigh, NC hosted by Mrs. Kim McDougle, Ms. Rachael Yelle, Mrs. Donna Yelle, Mrs. Pat Sanderson, Mrs. Bridget Scammon, and Mrs. Jeannie Lanier; a Couples Shower in Washington, NC hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bilbro, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jones, Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Blount Modlin, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Will Tyson, and Mr. and Mrs. Brad Horton; a Bridesmaids Luncheon in Washington, NC hosted by Mrs. Sue Brown and Mrs. Bet Archie; a Rehearsal Dinner in Washington, NC hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bergevin, Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, and Mr. and Mrs. Shanon Carter; a Brunch in Washington, NC hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deaner, Mr. and Mrs. Bo Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pyburn.

The bride currently attends East Carolina University to obtain a degree in Special Education and previously attended North Carolina State University.

The groom graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice. The groom is the president of David’s Trash Service.

After a honeymoon to Montego Bay, Jamaica, the couple will reside in Washington, NC.

Although the couple were unable to have their full reception due to Hurricane Matthew, the bride and groom did have their traditional dances between their families. The songs were chosen by the bride and groom. Since the reception was unable to be completed, they will cut the cake, throw the bouquet, party with The Band Of Oz, etc. at a private reception/party for friends and family members of the bride and groom on January 14, 2017 at the Washington Yacht and Country Club.