Cara Richelle Thomas and Michael Thomas Whiting were united in marriage at 7 p.m. June 26, 2010, at the Thomas family cabin in Blairsville. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Carolyn Thomas of Gainesville. The groom is the son of Mike and Victoria Whiting of Gainesville.

The Rev. Kevin Woody performed the ceremony. Lou LaPointe presented a program of wedding music.

The bride was presented in marriage by her father. The bride's sister Sheena Thomas of Gainesville was maid of honor. The groom's niece Skyler Robinson of Gainesville was the flower girl.

The groom's father was the best man.

The bride carried a borrowed six pence given to her by her aunt Donna Kelley and a pearl necklace and bracelet from her aunt Susan Greenway.

The groom's parents gave a rehearsal dinner at Mike's Seafood Market and Grill in Blairsville on the eve of the wedding.

The bride's parents gave a reception at the Thomas family cabin in Blairsville following the ceremony.

Following a honeymoon to Las Vegas, Nev., the couple reside in Gainesville.