Prior to their vow renewal ceremony, Ashley and Matt Summers were honored with several parties.
    A monogram shower was held at the home of Sarah Tucker and co-hosted by Jessica Hutcheson and Laura Tyler.
    A miscellaneous shower brunch was given by friends of the bride and held at the home of Pat Akins in Statesboro.
    Friends of the groom hosted a bridal shower tea at the home of Kima Pool in Warner Robins.
    A shower brunch was given by the aunts of the groom and held at the home of Paige Busbee in Elko.
    A bridesmaids brunch was held on the day of the ceremony at the home of Tammy Goodman and co-hosted by Pam and Brianna Goodman. Ashley chose this occasion to present gifts to her bridesmaids and honorary attendants.
    Following a family tradition, attendees enjoyed participating in the Victorian tradition of a charm pull.
    Mr. and Mrs. Chad Summers, parents of the groom, hosted the rehearsal dinner on the deck of the Belle House.
    Table centerpieces were beautiful baskets of blue hydrangea and ivy and guests enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner. The groom chose this occasion to honor his groomsmen and grandparents with gifts of appreciation.