Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gray Batten

Sara Lynn Taylor and Michael Gray Batten, both of Raleigh, were united in marriage on Nov. 19, 2011, at Carolina Colours with the Rev. Darryl Radford officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Richard and Paula Taylor and the granddaughter of Marion Taylor and Dorothy Gibson, all of New Bern.

The bridegroom is the son of Wilbur and Mary Batten of New Bern.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents.

Nuptial music was provided by vocalist Milan Jarman.

Maid of honor was Abby Taylor of New Bern, sister of the bride.

Bridesmaids were Amy Eubanks of New Bern, Lauren McLawhorn and Kala Stanton, both of Raleigh, and Gina Shoemaker of Farmville, sister of the groom.

Hannah Shoemaker was the flower girl.

Best man was Wilbur Batten of New Bern, father of the groom.

Groomsmen were Josh Beck of Cary, James Hedges and Allan Paul, both of Raleigh, and Jason Batten of Wilmington, brother of the groom.

Assisting with the wedding were Allison Vidana, wedding director and Katie Beck and Kayla Stanley, program attendants.

A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held at Carolina Colours.

Assisting with the reception was Allison Vidana.

The couple took a honeymoon trip to Antigua.

The bride graduated from Meredith College and is employed by Wake County School System as a kindergarten teacher.

The bridegroom graduated from N.C. State University and is employed by HDR as a geotechnical engineer.

They plan to live in Raleigh.