Anna Margaret Branham and Matthew Thomas West
Location of Wedding:
Anna Margaret Branham and Matthew Thomas West, both of Charleston, were united in marriage at 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Sumter.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Ray Branham of Bishopville, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Janet James and the late Mr. Robert James of Sumter, and Mrs. Dorothy Branham and the late Mr. Melvin Branham of Bishopville. She graduated from the University of South Carolina and Trident Technical College. She is a respiratory therapist employed by the Medical University of South Carolina.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Harley West of Mount Pleasant, and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harley West, all of Charleston. He graduated from Wando High School. He is employed by Moran Towing of Charleston.
Dr. Phillip Emerson Reynolds performed the ceremony.
Music was provided by Ann Caldwell, organist; David Branham, soloist; Jeff Branham, soloist; and Kerith Branham, pianist.
The bride was escorted by her father. Megan Galloway Pitcairn served as matron of honor. The bridegroom’s father served as best man.
Two receptions were held in honor of the bridal couple. The bride’s parents hosted a reception following the ceremony at The O’Donnell House in Sumter, and the bridegroom’s parents hosted a Saturday reception at The Pavilion at Thomas Hall on Johns Island.
The couple will reside in Charleston.