Ernsberger - Browning (2003 July 22)
Jessica Nicole Browning, daughter of Frank and Donna Browning of Maryville, was united in marriage with Kevin Patrick Ernsberger, son of Garry and Lana Ernsberger of Maryville, June 14 at Pecks Memorial Methodist Church. Mark Kirk officiated.
Nuptial music was provided by Bill Robinson.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a white princess - style dress with a satin corset bodice and tulle skirt accented with beaded Alencon lace motifs. Her fingertip - length veil was dotted with crystal and pearl drops. She carried a fresh bouquet of lavender hydrangeas and petite white tulips.
Amy Browning of Maryville, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Becky Eckert of Maryville, Kara McMahan of Maryville and Bonnie Whitworth of Atlanta. Each attendant wore a Mori Lee lavender dress in their own chosen style and carried fresh bouquets of white Gerbera daisies tied with lavender ribbon.
Hunter Amos was flower girl. Caleb Hubbard was ring bearer. Jill Myers kept the bride's book.
Curtis Ernsberger of Maryville, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Groomsmen were Chris Henry of Maryville, Russell Perry of Vienna, Austria, and Mike Smith of Columbia, S.C.
A reception given by the parents of the bride was held at Green Meadow Country Club.
After a wedding trip to Oahu, Hawaii, the couple are living in Maryville.
The bride is a graduate of William Blount High School and will graduate from Montreat College in Montreat, N.C., in December. She will be student teaching at Fairview Elementary School and will also be coaching cross country for Maryville Christian School in August.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Maryville High School, Maryville College and the University of Tennessee's graduate program for international business. He works for EdAmerica of Knoxville as a technical support specialist.
Williams - Lawson (2003 July 22)
Holli Lawson of Maryville, daughter of Darrell Lawson of Louisville and the late Aleta Weeks Lawson, was united in marriage with Alan Williams, son of Jr. and Susan Williams of Maryville, June 21 at the Lily Barn, Townsend. Rusty Holt officiated.
The bride, escorted by the bridegroom, wore a straight, strapless dress accented with beads and pearls.
A reception given by the bride and bridegroom and catered by Kathy's Deli/Catering was held at the Lily Barn.
A wedding trip to Nassau in the Bahamas is scheduled for the end of July.
The couple are living in Maryville.
The bride is office services coordinator for Housecall Home Health, Knoxville.
The bridegroom is owner of Rhea's Diving Services, Maryville.
McLain - Jones (2003 July 29)
Debra Whaley Jones of Maryville, daughter of Earl R. and Barbara Whaley Sr. of Maryville, was united in marriage with William Carson McLain Jr. of Knoxville, son of the late William Carson McLain Sr. and the late Mary Frances McLain, June 14 at Mountain View Church, Knoxville. David Childress officiated.
A remembrance candle was lit by the bridegroom before the ceremony in memory of his late parents.
Nuptial music was provided by soloists Brett Knaffl, Brandee Vandergriff, Beverly Whaley, sister of the bride, Dianne Lashmit and Matt Gerdeman.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a white, off - the - shoulder sweetheart gown with a tulle skirt and Chantilly lace bodice beaded with Venise lace appliqués and pearls. The three - quarter - length sleeves and neckline were of Venise hem lace and the two - tier, elbow - length veil was adorned with a diamond and pearl tiara. The bride wore a set of new freshwater pearls, a gift from her parents. She carried a cascade of porcelain roses, white daisies, calla lilies, eucalyptus with berries and variegated ivy.
Nancy Whaley Haire of Louisville, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Beverly Denise Whaley of Maryville, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. They wore floor - length, empire, A - line dresses in navy duchess satin with short sleeves and small, flat bows trimming the back bodices. They carried bouquets of porcelain roses, white daisies and ivy.
Taylor Jean Haire of Louisville, niece of the bride, was flower girl. She wore a floor - length, sleeveless white dress studded with beads and pearls and a halo of pearls and satin ribbon. She carried a basket of porcelain rose petals.
Richard Dale McLain of Knoxville, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Groomsman was Jimmie L. Ford of Maryville. Matthew R. Jones of Maryville, the bride's son, served as usher.
A duet was performed by Matt Gerdeman and Dianne Lashmit singing ``Household of Faith" during the ceremony and the couple's children joined their parents at the altar in the lighting of the unity candle. The bridegroom's daughter is Stephanie Renea McLain; the bride's daughters are Kimberly Jones Cooper, Katherine Jones Foutch, Sherry Michelle Jones and Jessica Bethany Jones, and the bride's son is Matthew Robert Jones.
A reception given by the parents of the bride was held in the church fellowship hall. Assisting hostesses were Autumn McKeehan, Sarai Garland, Laurin Finney and Ava McGaha.
After a wedding trip to the Bahamas and Las Vegas, the couple are living in Maryville.
The bride is employed as vice president of RJ's Courtyard Restaurant Inc., in Alcoa.
The bridegroom is employed as an account executive for Franklin's Printing West, Knoxville.
Hurst - Henry (2003 July 29)
Jama D. Henry of Maryville, daughter of Calvin and Kim Henry of Maryville and Phil and Beverley Woodruff of Friendsville, was united in marriage with Tim D. Hurst, son of Johnny and Diane Hurst of Knoxville, June 21 in a small, private ceremony. The Rev. Joe Colquitt officiated.
The couple are planning a wedding trip at a later date. They are living in Maryville.
The bride is the granddaughter of Jean Pierce, the late Kenneth ``Buddy" Pierce, Geraldine Henry, the late Paul Henry, Charles and Louise Woodruff, Estel Westmoreland and the late Georgia Westmoreland. She is the great - granddaughter of Jean Bailey.
The bridegroom is the grandson of the late Walter and Ida Mae Graves and the late Melvin and Mildred Hurst.
