The marriage of Elizabeth Lee Chappell, daughter of Kay and Gie Chappell of Carson, to Christopher Tyler Simmons, son of Chris Simmons of South Hill and Anita Simmons of Lawrenceville, took place at 10 a.m. on January 7, 2017.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore her mother's wedding gown. The gown was designed by the mother of the bride in 1986 and re-designed by the bride with creative assistance from seamstress Earline Rainer-Jeanes. The gown featured imported candlelight silk satin with a fitted skirt and fitted off-the-shoulder bodice appliqued with French point d'Alencon lace and seed pearls. Her headpiece was a simple layer veil accented with sparkling crystal details. She carried a simple bouquet of lavender and rye.

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Sallie Chappell, sister of the bride, was the Maid of Honor. Brittney Chappell, sister-in-law of the bride, was the Matron of Honor. Best Men were Brendan Craig and Keegan Newton, friends of the groom.

The wedding and reception were held at the Union Train Station of Petersburg. Assisted by her family, Lori Chappell was the Mistress of Ceremonies. Music was provided by Hermon Maclin. Photography was provided by Rashid (Sheed) Hines and Ta'Ree Brown. The reception was catered by River's Bend Grill with pastries provided by Buttermilk Bake Shop.

After a honeymoon in the Florida Keys, the couple will reside in Blacksburg, Virginia. Following graduation from Virginia Tech in May, 2017 the groom will be an officer in the Navy. The bride is a graduate of Liberty University and is employed by Montessori Infant Nido Environment in Blacksburg.

The bride is the granddaughter of Larry and Betty Ann Tucker of Petersburg and Carol Chappell of Carson. The groom is the grandson of John and Greta Clay of Alberta and Mabel Jane Simmons of South Hill.

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