Couple weds in candlelight ceremony
The bride is the daughter of Fred and Rebecca Hodge. She is the granddaughter of Asela Castellanos of McMinnville and the late Pedro Castellanos, Roxie Hodge of Tullahoma and the late James Hodge.
Parents of the bridegroom are Tammy Jarratt of Morrison, David and Lisa Reep of Estill Springs. His grandparents are Delores Reep of McMinnville and the late Joe Reep, Tom Pedigo and Naomi Pedigo of Morrison.
Amber and Scarlette Hodge, sisters of the bride, sang “From This Moment” during the lighting of the unity candle.
The bride was attired in a sleeveless wedding gown of ivory crepe fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and chapel length train. Her jewelry was a single strand of pearls worn with diamond and pearl earrings. She carried a cascading bouquet of ivory and white roses, tulle and greenery. A bridal veil of silk illusion completed her ensemble.
Maid of honor was Kara Freeman. Bridesmaids were Miranda Reep of Estill Springs, sister of the bridegroom, Amber Hodge and Scarlette Hodge, sisters of the bride, Hollie York, Jenny Reynolds and Leann Hamblen, all of McMinnville, and Jennifer Martinez of Cowan, cousin of the bride.
They were identically attired in long pink chiffon gowns and each carried a bouquet of pink and ivory roses.
John Redmon was best man. Groomsmen were Matthew Reep of Estill Springs, brother of the bridegroom, Anthony Reep of McMinnville and John Pearson of Morrison, the bridegroom’s cousins, and Jon Tuley of Atlanta, Ga. Ushers were Tim Pedigo of LaVergne, uncle of the bridegroom, and Bill Redfern of Manchester, great-uncle of the bride.
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was given to honor the couple at the church fellowship hall. Approximately 200 guests were in attendance.
Grace Reynolds attended the guest register. Servers presiding at the reception table included Brittni Pedigo and Caley Pedigo, cousins of the bridegroom; Rhonda Hillis and Susan Curtis.
The three-tiered wedding cake was accented with pink flowers to emphasize the bride’s chosen colors.
The couple honeymooned at Raddison Suite Resort on Sand Key Beach in Clearwater, Fla. They are now residing in McMinnville since returning from their wedding trip.
Both graduated with the Warren County High School Class of 2000. She is employed by Kroger Pharmacy. He is IT manager for Tri State Distribution in Sparta and holds the rank of specialist with the Army National Guard, having served for three years.