Barnes-Knox exchange vows in outdoor ceremony
The bride is the daughter of William Gene and Susan Barnes. Her grandparents are Glen and Christine O’Neal, William Sewell and Catherine Barnes.
Parents of the bridegroom are Teresa and Mark Dinwiddie and the late James Anderson Knox. He is the grandson of Jane Moore and the late Tom Garretson.
Gene Foreman was the officiant for the outdoor wedding. Lucia Raine Martin attended the guest registry. The bride and groom’s favorite musical selections were played, including the theme from “Romeo and Juliet.”
The bridal couple stood before a rustic iron archway entwined with greenery that had been placed at a focal point under towering trees. White standards adorned with sprays of greenery and tied with black and white ribbon lined the pathway for the wedding party.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a long satin gown with a chiffon overlay. The bodice, featuring a strapless neckline and empire waist, was embellished with iridescent trim. Completing her ensemble were sheer angel sleeves, an A-line skirt and demi train. She wore an iridescent tiara and matching earrings and necklace.
The bride carried two dozen deep red roses with hand-tied stems.
Erica York was chosen as maid of honor and bridesmaids were Catherine and Christine Crisp. They wore sleeveless black dresses in an afternoon length and each held six red and white roses with hand-tied stems.
Flower girl Morgan Fletcher, who is the daughter of the maid of honor, was gowned in white satin. Her sleeveless dress was styled with a fitted waist and white fur trimming the hem of the long skirt. She wore a tiara and sprinkled rose petals from a basket along the bride’s path.
Ring bearer was Devin Knox, the bridegroom’s nephew.
Robert Edwards was best man. Groomsmen were William Jacob Barnes, brother of the bride, and Thomas Knox, the bridegroom’s brother.
For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Barnes was attired in a long Victorian-style, two-pieced ensemble in a burgundy hue. The bridegroom’s mother wore a tea length model of black velvet with a long-sleeved black jacket. Their corsages were deep red roses.
Immediately after the wedding, the bride’s parents were hosts for an outdoor reception. Approximately 75 well-wishers were in attendance.
A white tent was set up on the lawn with white chairs for the guests. The deck was draped in white tulle tied with black and white bows. Tables covered in white linen were centered with crystal and silver hurricane lamps, roses, frosted fruit and greenery and the gift table was draped with Battenburg lace. Black clay pots contained arrangements of frosted fruit, roses and greenery.
Handmade bridal dolls graced the reception table to compliment the four-tiered, red velvet wedding cake. The confection was iced in white and topped with a cluster of deep red roses and greenery. The two-layered chocolate cake with chocolate icing featured fondant swirls and golden ornaments on top. Silver and crystal serving appointments were used.
Servers were Hannah O’Neal, Cynthia O’Neal Rameriz and Gayle Yates, aunts of the bride, and Holly Lands, cousin of the bride.
The bride and groom are graduates of Warren County High School. She is a cosmetologist employed as assistant manager for Fantastic Sam’s. He is employed by Sears.
They are making their home in McMinnville.