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By THOMAS CONNER World Entertainment Writer
6/14/2002

Hanson hottie has gotten hitched

A generation of women long ago cried rivers over Paul McCartney getting married. This week -- likely nonplussed about his latest wedding -- they can hand the hankies to their daughters: Taylor Hanson's hitched.

The 19-year-old lead singer of Hanson married Natalie Anne Bryant, 18, his girlfriend of two years, in a small, private ceremony Saturday in Pine Mountain, Ga.

The wedding and reception was attended by close friends and family members.

Hanson pal and Lava-Atlantic recording artist David Garza provided music.

"Our wedding was exactly how we envisioned it -- romantic and intimate, and surrounded by our family and friends," Taylor said in a statement that was released to the Tulsa World on Thursday.

"Natalie and I are looking forward to our life together."

The news took fans by surprise, although rumors began circulating early this week on Internet newsgroups after a photo was circulated featuring the bride and groom standing with two other girls.

Taylor and brothers Isaac and Zac currently are finishing work on the Tulsa-based, multi-platinum Island Records trio's next CD, due early next year.

Thomas Conner, World entertainment writer, can be reached at 581-8473 or via e-mail at thomas.conner@tulsaworld.com.