In early June, Hattie Farmer and Cedric Merritte were married in a joyous ceremony in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. As the winners of the AJC's Great Bridal Giveaway last fall, the new Mr. and Mrs. Merritte celebrated their wedding in style. The honeymoon was already planned when they won the contest, so the Lithonia couple are taking their prize trip to Charleston's historic Mills House this weekend.

YOU COULD BE A WINNER

Congratulations to Lauren Taylor of Decatur, winner of the Spring 2007 AJC Great Bridal Giveaway. Taylor's prizes include:

• A Lila Couture wedding dress valued up to $2,000

• A $500 discount on a rehearsal dinner at Carl House

• $500 to $2,600 off the cost of the wedding ceremony and reception venue from Merle Manders Conference Center

• A bridal luncheon from McCormick & Schmick's, valued at $250

• A $500 gift certificate from Hill Street Warehouse

For information on entering the next AJC Great Bridal Giveaway, see the ad in this section or go to www.ajc.com/celebrations. Deadline is Sept. 16.