Crystal Nicole Richerson and Michael Justin Bates were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m. (EST) Oct. 20, 2007 in the Smokies Weddings in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The Rev. Jack Huesman officiated at the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Craig A. Richerson and Mildred L. Richerson of Bon Secour. The bridegroom is the son of Michael Kevin Bates and Janelle Leann Bates of Foley, Sheri Ann Allen and Richard Jacob Allen.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, Craig A. Richerson, wore a strapless satin A-line gown with beaded, metallic, embroidered split front tulle overlay and cage train.
After wedding trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., the couple resides in Gulf Shores.
