Miss Allison Renee Evans and Mr. William Brady Bussey were united in marriage on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at half past five at the San Luis Resort in Galveston, Texas. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Kelly Vaughen. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Grand Ballroom with music provided by Grady Gaines and the Texas Upsetters. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner and party at the Galveston Yacht Club.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Evans of Missouri City, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mabel Mcknight and the late William Mcknight and Mrs. Vera Huwel and the late Mr. Jim Huwel. The groom is the son of Mrs. Karen Thompson and husband Danny of Katy, Texas and Mr. Bill Bussey and wife Cynthia of Houston, Texas. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Harper Avis of Houston, Tx and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ollie W. Bussey of Timpson, Tx.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless A-line gown of ivory English net over ivory satin designed by Priscilla of Boston. The gown featured beaded French Alencon lace with silk ribbons over sheer net. Her veil was a circular two tier veil of ivory tulle trimmed with satin ribbons.

Mrs. Courtney Calvert of Houston, Texas served as her Matron of Honor. Maid of Honor was Kaki Foust of Dallas, Texas. Bridesmaids included Ms. Amy Reed, Mrs. Stevie Dougherty, Mrs. Lauren Granello, Ms. Leslie Zeidman, and Ms. Shelby Hutto. Honor attendants were Mrs. Tracy Clark, Mrs. Lacy Babb, and Ms. Amanda McBay.

Mr. Nick Incrapera served as the best man. Groomsmen included Mr. Garland Pinson, Mr. Craig Gilchrist, Mr. Judson Holt, Mr. Bob Jones, Mr. Brent Dishman, Mr. Jay Gerber, and Mr. Greg Evans. Ushers were Mr. Wade Calvert, Mr. Ryan Walden, Mr. Jad Muntasser, and Mr. Kevin Swantkowski. Ring bearers were Colby and Carson Babb, sons of Lacy and Martin Babb of Roundrock, Tx.

Allison is a graduate of Elkins High School and Southwest Texas State University. She is a third grade teacher at Lovett Elementary. Brady is the managing partner of Lupe Tortilla’s Restaurant.