Dugger - Jones (2004 November 15)
Elizabeth Ann Jones, daughter of Eldon and Penny Jones of Rockford, was united in marriage with Cory Wade Dugger of Maryville, son of Robert and Cynthia Dugger of Waverly, Sept. 11 at The Lily Barn. Dr. Hollie Miller officiated.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a white silk, charmeuse, bias - cut, sheath dress with V - neck bodice, low - cut back with sash, sweep train and floor - length veil. She carried a bouquet of Charlotte red - stemmed roses hand - tied in white satin.
Alana Neill of Woodridge, Ill., and Becky Crenshaw of Louisville were maids of honor. Bridesmaids were Alyssa Dugger of Waverly, Emily Houston of McEwen, Brandi Jones of Maryville, Lori Knouff of Maryville and Katherine Neely of Murfreesboro. They wore cranberry, A - line, strapless dresses and carried stemmed nosegay bouquets that included red roses, green cymbidium orchids, purple Monte Casino and red coffee berries hand - tied in purple satin.
Anita Brown and Christy Lewis kept the bride's book.
Lyle Swingler of Humboldt and Jamie Goss of Memphis were best men. Groomsmen were Matt Brown of Maryville, Caleb Chesser of Newnan, Ga., Jacob Jones of Maryville, Justin Jones of Rockford and Ryan Lewis of Maryville.
A reception given by the parents of the bride was held at The Lily Barn.
After a wedding trip to Maui, Hawaii, the couple are living in Rockford.
The bride received a Bachelor of Science degree in sport management from the University of Tennessee. She is advertising manager at Master Craft Boat Company in Vonore.
The bridegroom received a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from Tennessee Technological University. He is lead process engineer at Master Craft Boat Company in Vonore.
Purkey - Johnson (2004 November 02)
Susan Ann Johnson was united in marriage with Gary Wayne Purkey Sept. 1 at the home of Virginia Purkey. She was escorted by her cousin, Ty Lawhorn.
Daniel Ferguson officiated.
Bridesmaid was Denise Newman. Best man was Frank Keck.
Guests included Shirley Ferguson, Carolyn Crisp, and Jama Hamil.
Johnson - Anderson (2004 November 02)
Leah Jane Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis K. Anderson, was united in marriage with Jeremy Perkins Johnson, son of Dr. and Mrs. Stan Johnson, at Central Baptist Church in Alcoa. The Rev. George Gilbert and the Rev. Greg Kelly officiated.
Nuptial music was provided by pianist Brenda Coker, vocalists Heather Tjader, Carly Fair, Emily Tello, Kristen Owen and Jeremy Parrish.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a white gown with a satin cuffed bodice embellished with sparkling beads and a full tulle skirt. She carried a bouquet of white and yellow daisies and yellow roses.
Jessica Adams Horst of Knoxville was matron of honor, and Emily Tello of Nashville was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Bekah Harrison of Nashville, Carly Fair of Nashville, Heather Tjader of Knoxville, Danielle Duckett - Pritchard of Lexington, Ky., and Erin Anderson of Raleigh, N.C. They wore fitted strapless tops with matching tea - length skirts in a sea mist green with yellow waist ribbon and carried bouquets of white daisies.
Brooke Smith was flower girl. Kristal Shipwash and Jennifer Small kept the bride's book.
Scott Baker of Waco, Texas was best man. Groomsmen were Scott Christian of Keller, Texas, Frank Klinkousky III of Austin, Texas, Chris Long of Dallas, Texas, Mac Mahaffey of Houston, Texas, John Wideman of Dallas, and Keith Anderson of Raleigh, N.C.
The parents of the bride hosted a reception at Royal Oaks. Assisting hostesses were Jimmie Morris, Sherry Kidd, Nanci Leonard, Janet Small and Jaime Walker.
After a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple are living in Cleburne, Texas.
The bride is a 2003 graduate of Belmont University with a bachelor's degree in music.
The bridegroom is a 2000 graduate of Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Merlau - Canter (2004 November 02)
Misty Dawn Canter, daughter of Diane Vance of Maryville, was united in marriage with John Pierson Merlau of Maryville, son of Patricia Merlau of Ocean Springs, Miss. and the late William Merlau, Oct. 8 at RiverWalk in Knoxville. The Rev. Jordan Amburn officiated.
The bride was escorted by her mother.
Aaron Tipton, the grandson of the bridegroom, was ring bearer.
After a wedding trip to Pigeon Forge, the couple are living in Maryville.
