Burck, Tupper marry at Lakeside Resort Villa
The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Harry Burck. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny J. Hagewood of Donelson, the late Frank B. Dunklin Jr., of Lebanon, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burck Sr., originally from New Orleans.
Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kell and the late Erwin Wayne Tupper Sr. His grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Tupper of Viola, Jewell Overstreet and the late Marion S. Overstreet of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. Asa Kell of McMinnville.
Parents of the bride and groom began receiving guests upon their arrival. A wrought iron, console registry table was graced with an arrangement of fresh roses and a cross-stitched wedding sampler that had been presented as a gift to the bridal couple.
Honoring the memory of the bridegroom’s father, who passed away in 1985, was a white pillar draped with heirloom linen and placed at a focal point near the entrance. On the pillar was displayed a photograph of the father with the bridegroom as a youngster, along with three burning candles in graduated heights.
At 6 o’clock, approximately 130 guests were seated at round tables to witness the pledging of vows as the wedding party stood in the center of the room. Central arrangement on each guest table, draped in white floor-length linen, featured fresh roses in hues of pale pink and cream surrounding a glass hurricane globe that was placed over a lighted pillar candle.
A wide expanse of windows was banked with a long planter filled with sheffleras and other live plants that were aglow with candlelight from votive candles in antique gold stanchions. The windows, overlooking Center Hill Lake, also offered a view of the outdoor verandah where the roses, pillar candles and glass globes were repeated on an array of white wrought iron tables.
The bride was resplendent gowned in candlelight satin. Her princess-style wedding dress was designed with an off-the-shoulder band of silk illusion embellished with clusters of pearls and crystal beads. The rounded neckline formed a slight V-back above a row of satin covered buttons and the floor-length skirt extended into a demi train. A matching satin stole was reserved for the couple’s departure following the reception.
The bride wore diamond earrings, which were gifts from her bridegroom. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of Bridal White and Vendela roses.
Jennifer McBride was chosen as matron of honor and bridesmaids were Anna Burck and Andrea Burck, sisters of the bride.
They were identically attired in floor-length gowns of blush pink satin with narrow shoulder straps, and candlelight satin sashes draping to the floor. Each attendant held a hand-tied bouquet of Emma roses.
Best man was Asa Kell, the bridegroom’s grandfather. Mark Kell and Toby McBride were the groomsmen.
Mother of the bride was attired in a long, two-pieced gown of blue accented with crystal buttons on the bodice. The bridegroom’s mother wore a long, sage green gown with a matching jacket trimmed in chiffon and enhanced with a rhinestone fastener.
After the couple’s vows were exchanged, the bride’s parents were hosts for a wedding supper buffet. Dancing to recorded music by the Sound Machine was also enjoyed.
Scattered rose petals and tea lights accented a framed engraved wedding invitation on display at the cake table. The three-tiered wedding cake placed on a silver stand was enhanced with fresh Emma roses. The confection, containing raspberry filling, was iced in a white filigree design with pink frosting covering the top of each tier where the flowers were placed.
The double-tiered bridegroom’s cake on a silver stand was served from the same table. The traditional chocolate cake with chocolate frosting was garnished with strawberries and clusters of grapes.
Prior to the wedding day, the bridegroom’s parents entertained at the Wheelhouse Restaurant on Sligo Boat Dock in Smithville. The guest list included the wedding party, families of the bridal couple and out-of-town wedding guests.
As a prenuptial courtesy, Marilyn McGee and Meredith Bennett were hostesses for a brunch given at the McGee residence. The bridesmaids’ luncheon took place at the Roberts home with Gayle Roberts and Heath Smith as hostesses.
After honeymooning on St. George Island in Florida, the newlyweds are currently residing in McMinnville.
The bride is a 1996 graduate of Webb School in Bell Buckle. In 2003, she received an associates degree in nursing from Motlow State Community College and is employed by River Park Hospital as a registered nurse.
The bridegroom graduated in 1996 from Warren County High School and is employed by Caney Fork Electric Co-operative.