Lissie Stoughton, Brayden Reince marry
Mary Melissa “Lissie” Stoughton and Brayden Alexander Reince, both of Fort Bliss, Texas, were united in marriage July 8 at Summerall Chapel in Charleston. Samuel Gibson officiated the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Stoughton of Florence. A 2016 graduate of the College of Charleston, she is pursuing a master’s degree in veterinary and military social work through University of Tennessee Knoxville. She is employed with the Humane Society of El Paso.
The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. David Reince of Florence. A 2015 graduate of The Citadel, he is employed as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army and plans to pursue further education in the medical field.
The bride was escorted by her father. Palmetto Strings and bagpiper Jamie Hamilton provided music.
Maid of honor was Kathleen Stoughton of Washington. Matron of honor was Allison Moore of Columbia. Bridesmaids were Laura Stoughton and Susannah Pate, both of Florence, and Lauren Reince of Columbia. Eliza Moore of Columbia was flower girl.
Best man was Kiefer Johnson of Nashville, Tennessee. Groomsmen were David Wroblicki of Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Christian Thompson of Fort Bliss; John Lintner of Fort Drum, New York; and Brandon Chandler of Darlington. Connor Moore of Columbia was ring bearer.
Other participants were Abigail Hamrick, Gabrielle Hamrick and Charlotte Brown, all of Anderson, and Emily Reyna of Charleston.
A reception followed at South Carolina Aquarium.
The couple will reside in Fort Bliss.
In her own words
Q: How did you meet?
A: We met while volunteering at our church over the summer of 2012. We were both in Florence for the summer but would also be in Charleston for school once fall came. It worked out perfectly!
Q: When did you know your spouse was “the one”?
A: It was love at first sight for him! I knew a couple of months later.
Q: Tell us about the proposal.
A: We were driving to Georgia to pick up our new puppy. Along the way, we stopped at Stone Mountain, one of my favorite places, and he proposed!
Q: What was your favorite part of the wedding day?
A: Being able to see everyone and have a party in one of our favorite places!
Q: How did you choose the venue where you were married?
A: Brayden is a Citadel graduate, so we’d always planned on getting married at Summerall Chapel. The aquarium was perfect for us, as we’re both obsessed with marine life!