The marriage of Miss Katherine Owens Newcomb, daughter of Ms. Jo Anne H. Newcomb of Mechanicsville and Mr. C. L. Newcomb, Jr. of Richmond to Scot Andrew Mora, son of Ms. Kathy Snead of Mechanicsville and Mr. Craig Snead of Hanover, took place on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville.  The Reverend Dr. John N. Vest officiated at the 4 p.m. ceremony.

Kate’s silhouette gown of ivory taffeta with a sweep train was embellished with embroidered and beaded vine work and floral accent alternating at the bust, waist and hip.

The bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Owens Hallett, formerly of Aylett, and the late Charles L. Newcomb, formerly of Chase City, and Mrs. Mary Mullins of Richmond.  The groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harley McNabb of Lake Station, Ind., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snead of Richmond.

The maids of honor were Megan G.  Block of Midlothian, cousin of the bride, and Amanda S. Lowe of Manquin, friend of the bride.  The bridesmaids were Erin E. Block of Midlothian and Ashley R. Dustin of Mechanicsville, cousins of the bride, Erin E. McNeil of Glen Allen and Katie L. Dorn of Richmond, friends of the bride.  The flower girl was Alysa McWhirter of Lake Station, Ind., cousin of the groom.

The best man was Richard McWhirter of Mechanicsville, uncle of the groom.  Drew’s groomsmen were James B. Brooks, James R. Johnson and Joseph S. Johnson of Mechanicsville, Ryan W. Lewis and Eric N. Shupe of Manquin, all friends of the groom.Dakota Tipton of Richmond, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer.

Scripture was read by Rachael E. Block of Midlothian, cousin of the bride.  Soloists were Mary K. Dustin, cousin of the bride, and Mrs. Lyn Harding, friend of the bride, both of Mechanicsville.  Kate Gillette of Atlanta, Ga., and Nat Tuck of Richmond were pianist and organist and the trumpeter was Wendell Andrea of Mechanicsville.

David R. Dustin, III and John Henry Dustin of Mechanicsville, cousins of the bride, served as Crucifer and Acolyte.

An engagement party honoring Drew and Kate was given by the groom’s mother at her home in January 2009.

Kate was honored with three bridal showers hosted by her cousins at the home of Mrs. David R. Dustin, Jr. in Mechanicsville, Ms. Amanda Lowe at her home in Manquin, and Mrs. John Gillette at her home in Mechanicsville.  Her bridal luncheon given by her aunt and Godmother, Mrs. H. Wayne Barnette of Mechanicsville, was held at the Jefferson-Lakeside Country Club on Sunday, October 11. 

The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom’s mother, was held at Michelle’s at Hanover Tavern.  The reception, hosted by the bride’s mother, was held at The Manor House at King’s Charter.

Kate and Drew would like to thank their family and friends for making this day so special.