Chide-Cooper

Jennifer Rene Chide of Galveston and Mark Andrew Cooper of Texas City were united in marriage at 3:30 p.m., July 16, 2011 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Galveston.

The bride is the daughter of Kenneth and Diana Chide of Galveston. She is the granddaughter of Vera Gutierrez and the late Joe Gutierrez of Galveston; Leonard and Carolyn Chide and Andy and Maxine Baccinelli, all of La Marque.

The groom is the son of Cary and Nancy Cooper of Texas City. He is the grandson of Hugh and Sarah Cooper and Everett and the late Jimmie Taylor all of Tyler.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Top Water Grill.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless diamond white taffeta mermaid gown with rhinestone and crystal beading on the ruched bodice and a lace-up back with a chapel train. To compliment her gown, the bride wore a fingertip length two-tier veil with crystal-lined edges.

The Maid of Honor was Heather Chide, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kendall Kelemen, Micala Bernardo, Bailey Cook; friends of the bride; Alexandra Bennett, Camaron Chide and Megan Muraca, cousins of the bride.

Serving as flower girl was Savannah Muraca, cousin of the bride. The Best Man was Matt Cooper, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Carlton Holm, Anthony Tranchina, Bobby Garza, Richard Martinez, Erik Carner and Cory Mendiola, friends of the groom.

Serving as ring bearer was Scott Muraca, III, cousin of the bride.

Ushers were Chad Carner, friend of the groom; Chris Mendiola, friend of the groom; and Jack Bennett, III, cousin of the bride.

Following the ceremony, a dinner and dance was held at Ashton Villa.

Jennifer graduated from Ball High School in 2000 and Texas A&M University in 2003. She is an Escrow Officer with South Land Title, LLC.

Mark graduated from Texas City High School in 1999 and Texas State University in 2005. He is a Teacher and Coach for Texas City High School.

The couple honeymooned in Ocho Rios, Jamaica and is residing in Dickinson with their dog Gizmo.

Published October 16, 2011

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