Stephanie Dianne Clay and Richard James Clement Gay were married April 28 at the Church of St. John The Evangelist, Holdenhurst Village in Bournemouth, England. Vicar Jim Findlay, brother-in-law of the groom, officiated the ceremony.
The wedding guests traveled to Highcliffe Castle for the reception in a red double decker bus.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Clay of Vestavia Hills, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Gay of Bournemouth.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless gown of duchess satin with a sweetheart neckline, elegant beaded crystal embroidery and a fishtail skirt. Her cathedral-length veil was attached to a diamond and pearl tiara.
The matron of honor was Mary Katherine Johnson of Houston. Bridesmaids were Taylor Barr of Mobile, Morgan Pope of Columbus, Miss., and Allison Westlake of Birmingham.
The best man was Martyn Jones of Didcot, England. Groomsmen were Isaac Harrison and Peter Navey, both of London. Luke Findlay of Salisbury, England, served as page boy.
Music was provided by soprano soloist Bee Bradley and organist John Steed.
Scripture was read from the bride’s family heirloom wedding Bible by Penne Perrigin, and prayer was led by Katharine Harrison.
After a honeymoon trip to Mauritius, the couple live in London.
