Erika Nicole Stearns of Columbia, South Carolina and Joseph Thadeus Rodgers of New York, New York were united in marriage on April 19, 2013 at Wedding Chapel by the Sea in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Terrence Grainger officiated. A reception followed.
The bride is the daughter of Sylvia Stearns and Tommy Wilson. She is the granddaughter of Evelyn and Benjamin Stearns. The bride’s attendants included Ariel Stearns, Patrice Gates, Mariea Byars, and Leah Dishman all of Cola, South Carolina.
The groom is the son of Mary Anne Griffin and Joseph Thadeus Rodgers. He is the grandson of Thelma and Preston Griffin. The groom’s attendants included Sean Jones, Patrick Stearns, and Brian Jones all of Cola, South Carolina.
The bride is a graduate of Spring Valley High and is currently attending the University of Phoenix.
The groom is a graduate of Spring Valley High and is currently employed at Handyman Construction.
After a honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, the co
uple will reside in Columbia, South Carolina.
