Adams, Conley say wedding vows at Smartt
The bride is the daughter of Debbie and Frank Rice, Ronnie and Kathy Adams. She is the granddaughter of Marie Hutchings and the late Jim Ledbetter, J.C. and Edith Melton and the late Fredia and Berlene Adams, all of McMinnville.
Parents of the bridegroom are Charlie and Martha Conley. His grandparents are Gertie Williams and the late Lawrence Williams, the late Clay Conley, Arzella Anderson and the late Ted Anderson.
Pink, yellow and white satin bows adorned the door at the church entrance and also marked the pews. At the altar were double heart-shaped and 15-branched brass candelabras flanking a central heart-shaped archway entwined with greenery. The unity candle arrangement was also supported by a brass standard.
Ciara Adams attended the guest register and Kali Ray was in charge of the music. Selections included “When You Walk Into My Life,” “Thank You For Loving Me,” and others. They are the bride’s sisters-in-law.
The bride was escorted by her father. She was attired in a white satin and lace gown embellished with sequins. The bodice was styled with a V-neckline and long sleeves and the sweeping train featured sequins on lace inserts and a scalloped hemline. The long veil was trimmed with butterfly and flower sequins. She held a bouquet of pink roses, baby’s breath, lilacs and daisies tied with lace ribbon.
Brittney Martin, cousin of the bride, was matron of honor. The honor attendant wore a pink frock with 25 strands of pearls draping the open back. The white satin bodice was attached to a long pink skirt.
Bridesmaids were Hannah Conley, daughter of the bridegroom, and Ashley Conley, his niece. Double strands of pearls accented the open back of their white satin bodices attached to yellow skirts.
The attendants wore white satin roses in their hair and carried bouquets of pink roses with lace hearts, baby’s breath, lilacs and daisies.
Flower girl Heaven Adams, niece of the bride, wore a dress of white satin and lace and carried a white lace basket containing white and yellow rose petals.
Ring bearer Chandler Dotson carried a white lace and satin, heart-shaped pillow.
Best man was the bridegroom’s son, Dillon Conley. Groomsmen were T.J. Ray, the bride’s step-brother, Joshua Adams, her brother, and Bethel Campbell. The men wore black tuxedos.
Mother of the bride wore a long off-white gown with satin flowers on the bodice. The step-mother wore a long pink skirt and pink lace and the bridegroom’s mother was attired in a black, green and gold ensemble. Their corsages were formed of pink and yellow roses with lace hearts as accents.
A reception followed in the church fellowship hall. Approximately 60 wedding guests were in attendance.
Suspended from above were white yellow and pink wedding bells and a congratulatory sign. The reception table was draped in pink and overlaid with white satin and lace. Each corner was pinned up with pink, yellow and white bows.
Placed at a focal point was a three-tiered wedding cake decorated with pink and yellow roses and white wedding bells. The confection was served with punch, mints and nuts. Presiding at the table were Pat and Stacie Norrod and Marie Hutchings.
The bride and groom are graduated of Warren County High School. He is employed by Budget Auto Sales.
They honeymooned at Fall Creek Falls Bed and Breakfast honeymoon suite. They are now residing in McMinnville.