Morehead - Hodson (2004-06-01)
The rich colors of red and royal purple will be used in the wedding of June Brides Cover Couple Morgan Morehead and Chad Hodson.
"We decided on red because it represents love's pure hue, a color of intensity and passion," Morehead wrote. "The red is an endless flame (not to mention the color of my `67 Dodge Coronet). The bridesmaids will be wearing claret colored gowns and will carry deep purple orchids. The purple was chosen as a contrast to red because of the richness of the color.
"Purple has always been my favorite color as well as my college's mascot -- the Purple Paladins -- so it only seemed fitting to incorporate it into our ceremony," Morehead wrote. "Chad and I both feel that these colors exemplify the intensity of our relationship."
The couple will say their vows at Broadway United Methodist Church because Morehead's family has been active in that church since her mother was a little girl.
"She and her twin sister were both married in the sanctuary, and it was important to me to continue the tradition," Morehead wrote. "We are using pieces of their dress for the ring bearer's pillow. It is important for us to have a church wedding because both of our families are so strongly rooted in faith."
Morehead and Hodson are carrying on another tradition -- Morehead's parents, Mary (Allen) and Lance Morehead, appeared in The Daily Times June Bride section May 30, 1975.
Morehead and Hodson met 10 years ago in high school through a mutual friend.
"It wasn't until we had both graduated from college that our paths crossed again," Morehead wrote. "I had just left South Carolina and had moved back to Tennessee. After spending many nights at home alone, I decided to join the Blount Wellness Center. During my first few nights in the gym, our paths crossed for the first time in six years."
The two talked for awhile and Morehead continued her weekly workouts. She soon found herself at the gym more frequently, hoping to be there when Hodson was working.
Eventually Hodson asked for Morehead's phone number but she was so nervous she gave him her father's cell phone number by accident. After a few weeks, a co-worker coaxed Morehead into calling Hodson and asking him out herself.
"The date didn't go all that well (a Moby concert), but luckily he saw something more and the rest, they say, is history ..." she wrote.
Hodson wrote that he wanted his marriage proposal to be something very special and unique, but also financially feasible. He decided to help Morehead relive the special moments of their relationship and came up with a scavenger hunt on her birthday.
"For the big day I recruited several helpers," Hodson said. "A friend and I made several cards with clues, leading Morgan around Knoxville and Maryville. Each clue led to a destination where a rose awaited along with another clue. The clues led to sites of our best dates (Sir Gooney's) where we played like kids at the park, and where we first kissed (on the deck of her condo). When she arrived to the deck she found candles lit on each step with rose petals leading to me. I knew exactly what I wanted but when she rounded the corner the words left me. All I remember saying before dropping to one knee was, `I love you and this time with you has been the happiest in my life. I want nothing more than to spend the rest of my life waking up next to you."'
Morgan Piper Morehead of Maryville, daughter of Dr. Lance and Mary Morehead of Alcoa, will marry Chad Ramon Hodson of Maryville, son of Steve and Alicia Hodson of Maryville, at 7 p.m. June 12 at Broadway United Methodist Church. Dr. James Daugherty of Broadway Methodist and Dr. John Sharp of First Baptist of Maryville will officiate.
Nuptial music will be provided by Dr. Bob Ergenbright, soloist; Gail Hafner, organist; Bill Robinson, strings; and Jerry Sullivan, pianist.
Katherine Culberson of Johnson City will be matron of honor. Bridesmaids will be Anna Taylor, Heather Trundle and Bethany Pope, all of Maryville, Alison Hall of Covington, Ga., and Courtney Denning of Annapolis, Md. Emma Green of Maryville will be flower girl.
Steve Hodson of Maryville will be best man. Groomsmen will be Robby Sawyer, Matt Hodson, Robbie Odom and Kevin Murrin, all of Maryville, and Mason Morehead of Alcoa. Ushers will be Rick Pope of Maryville and Wes Culberson of Johnson City. Connor Pope of Maryville will be ring bearer.
A reception will begin at 8 p.m. at The Orangery, Knoxville.
A wedding trip is planned to Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii.
The future bride received a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and pre-med from Furman University and holds a degree in gemology from the Gemological Institute of America. She is employed as a gemologist by Bristol and Bragg.
The future bridegroom received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Tennessee. He is a fitness coordinator at Blount Memorial Wellness Center.
Julian - West (2004 March 25)
Lindsey Rae Julian is engaged to marry Trevor Blake West in a private ceremony at 5 p.m. May 1 at Jonesville United Methodist Church in Oliver Springs.
The future bride is the daughter of Glynis DeLoach of Maryville and Rick Julian of Elizabethton. She is the granddaughter of Tom DeLoach of Elizabethton, Gail DeLoach of Greeneville and Ford and Ann Julian of Roan Mountain.
The future bridegroom is the son of Sherry and Robert West of Maryville. He is the grandson of Betty West of Oliver Springs, the late Robert West and Bill and Mary Whitson of Bakersville, N.C.
The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Maryville High School. She is employed as a pharmacy technician by Walgreen's of Maryville.
The bridegroom-to-be is a 2000 graduate of William Blount High School. He is a Sr. Airman in the Air National Guard and is employed by Wildwood Cabinets.
Crump - Smitherman (2004 March 16)
Michele D. Crump is engaged to marry P. Marc Smitherman May 1 at New Providence Presbyterian Church. Invitations will be sent.
The future bride is the daughter of Diane S. Walters of Maryville and the late Eugene A. Crump. She is the granddaughter of the late Clarence and Irene Schroeder and the late Albert and Vera Crump.
The future bridegroom is the son of Philip Smitherman and Mildred Smitherman of Floydada, Texas. He is the grandson of the late E.P and Ruth Smitherman and the late J.K. and Susie Bean.
The bride-to-be is employed at Home Federal Bank.
The bridegroom-to-be is a graduate of the University of Texas. He is owner and executive director of National Scouting Report of East Tennessee and is president/founder of Tennessee High School Student Athlete Scholarship Foundation.
Lindsay - Crabtree (2004 March 16)
Jennifer Lindsay is engaged to marry Brian Crabtree at 11 a.m. May 8 in a private ceremony at Powell Farm, Walland.
The future bride is the daughter of Michaela McCroskey of Walland and the late Bill Lindsay.
The future bridegroom is the son of Mary Sue Crabtree of Winfield and the late Absalom Everett Crabtree.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of the University of Tennessee. She is director of consulting, Time Controls Inc.
The bridegroom-to-be is a account supervisor, ARS.
