Fuson - Connatser (2004 July 22)
Michelle Connatser, daughter of Mike Connatser and Becky Connatser, all of Maryville, was united in marriage with Matthew Fuson, son of Ernest and Janice Fuson of Louisville, June 12 at Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Rick Fuson officiated.
Nuptial music was provided by Ben Dockery of Knoxville, pianist; Natalie Rogers of Chester, Va., violinist; and vocalists Claire Newhouse of Maryville, Megan Bowers of Maryville and Steve Hubbard of Springfield, Ohio.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore an off - the - shoulder, A - line dress of white satin with a chapel - length train and satin - trimmed veil. The princess - style bodice was accented with beading and embroidery. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses and freesia tied with a white satin ribbon.
Maids of honor were Suzanne Connatser and Katie Ensor, both of Maryville. Bridesmaids were Kyla Reynolds, Rachel Walker and Kasey Lawson, all of Maryville, Daisy Kauffman of Orange Park, Fla., Courtney Gutenschwager of Englewood, Fla., and Deborah Key of Decatur, Ala. They wore berry - colored, two - piece lamour satin, strapless gowns with beaded bodices, lace - up backs and A - line skirts. They carried bouquets of stargazer lilies with white alstromeria lilies.
Emily Raburn and Katelyn Raburn were flower girls. Michael Connatser was ring bearer. Sharon McCarter and Leslie Shaffer kept the bride's book.
Jason French of Louisville and Drew Kimsey of Johnson City were best men. Groomsmen were Jared Williamson of Columbus, Ohio, Beau Moffatt of Asheville, N.C., and Aaron McCarter, Daniel Mizell, Chris Reynolds and Brandon Everhart, all of Maryville.
A reception given by the parents of the bridegroom was held at the church.
After a wedding trip to Maui, Hawaii, the couple are living in Cleveland, Tenn.
The bride is a graduate of William Blount High School. She is a recent graduate of Lee University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in human development.
The bridegroom is a graduate of William Blount High School. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and computer information systems with a projected graduation in December 2004.
Reagan - Lemmons (2004 July 21)
Lisa Jo Lemmons of Friendsville, daughter of Joe Lemmons of Philadelphia and Bob and Sara Johnson of Athens, was united in marriage with Luis Enrique Reagan of Friendsville, son of Velma Reagan of California and the late Bennie Reagan, March 27 at Mountain Valley Wedding Chapel.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a simple, elegant ivory gown featuring a long, flowing skirt and trimmed in pearls and ivory sequins. Her tiara was of ivory sequins and her veil was sheer with pearls throughout. She carried a bouquet of blue hydrangeas with two rows of ivory roses surrounding them.
Sherry L. Hill of Atlanta was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Wendy Pullen of Powell and Debra Prickett of Utica, Miss. They wore long periwinkle gowns and scarves off the shoulder, matching pearl bracelets and earrings and their initials engraved. The matron of honor carried blue hydrangeas and ivory roses and the other attendants carried ivory roses.
Tara Rouse kept the bride's book.
Kenneth Reagan of Friendsville was best man. Groomsmen were Chad Carruthers of Maryville and Mark Johnson of Nashville.
A reception was held at High Adventure Cabin.
After a wedding trip, the couple are living in Friendsville.
The bride is employed at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Center of Knoxville.
The bridegroom is employed at Downey Oil Company, Maryville.
Fox - Whitehead (2004 July 21)
Rebecca Faye Whitehead, daughter of Carolyn and George Denton of Rockford and Leonard Whitehead of Vonore, was united in marriage with William (Billy) Anthony Fox, son of J.R. and Ruth Fox of Knoxville, June 19 at the home of Teresa and Clay Haun of Knoxville. The Rev. Carl McGill officiated.
Nuptial music was provided by Jeff and Pat Horton of Maryville.
Escorted by her stepfather, the bride wore a pure white, sleeveless gown with strap around the neck featuring a long train trimmed in sequins, pearls and appliqué lace. The headband was made of twisted silver and pearls and the waist - length veil was adorned with baby pearls. She carried a bouquet hand - made by her sister, Karen Simmerly, consisting of two dozen mixed roses of royal and baby blue with white flowers and ivy trimmed in a baby blue satin ribbon.
Pam Godwin of Rockford, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Jody Davis of Maryville was bridesmaid and Sheina Pilkey of Maryville was train bearer. They wore royal blue tea - length dresses and carried matching bouquets of royal and baby blue roses with white flowers and ivy with a blue satin ribbon.
Charles Davis of Maryville was best man. Tony Reeves of Louisville, the bride's son, was groomsman.
A reception given by the couple's parents was held at Fellowship Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
After a wedding trip to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and North Carolina, the couple are living in Knoxville.
The bride is a graduate of Heritage High School. She is the owner of the Kid's Lot Children's Store in Maryville.
The bridegroom is an Air Force veteran with 20 years total military service. He is employed by St. Mary's Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center, where he has been an engineering maintenance supervisor for nine years.
Merritt - Booth (2004 July 21)
Edwina Jeanette Booth, daughter of Dan and Mary Anne Booth of Gatlinburg, was united in marriage with Chris Lee Merritt, son of Claudette Merritt of Maryville, June 12 at First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg. Tim Teague officiated.
Nuptial music was provided by Mark Wagner.
The bride was escorted by her father.
Emily Booth and Danielle Booth of Knoxville, sisters of the bride, were maids of honor. Bridesmaids were Beth Austin, Kim Merritt and Katie Pilgrim, all of Maryville, and Katy Clabo and Kerri Heinrich, both of Gatlinburg.
Ray Anne Whaley was flower girl. Justin Horner and Jordan Voyles were ring bearers.
Steve Llewellyn of Jeffersonville, Ind., was best man. Groomsmen were Chris Graves of Ridgeland, S.C.; Ryan Booth of Gatlinburg; Jason Graf, Neal Chaffin, Dave Allen, Brian Best and Greg Porter, all of Maryville; and Jon DeWalt and Drew Teague, both of Knoxville.
The couple are living in Maryville.
