Couple pledges vows in outdoor ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Isaac Wilson were married in a recent outdoor ceremony taking place at the bridegroom’s family residence in Morrison. The bride is the former Kristina Marie “Kristi” Wilson.

Kristina Marie “Kristi” Wilson became the bride of Jeremy Isaac Wilson in a recent outdoor ceremony taking place at the Morrison residence of the bridegroom’s parents.

The bride is the daughter of Barry and Sherrye Mitchell of Sevierville and granddaughter of Wayne Brown of Sardis, Miss., the late Eudora Brown, and Forrest and Carolyn Wilson of Holly Springs, Miss.

Parents of the bridegroom are Ron and Renee Wilson. His grandparents are Ollie Mae McDougal of McMinnville and the late Rev. Fred McDougal, Mary Wilson of Morrison and the late Roy J. Wilson.

Nathan Wilkerson was the officiant. Music was presented by a 14-piece brass choir conducted by Don Hough from the University of Tennessee; and pianist Karen Waters, cousin of the bridegroom. All music by the brass choir was arranged by the bridegroom.

“Husband and Wife,” written by the bridal couple, was performed by vocalists Lee Ann Collins and John Roberts during the unity rose ceremony.

Jerrie Mathis of Walnut, Miss., great aunt of the bride, attended the guest register that graced a white lace-draped table. The 320 guests were given fans printed with the couple’s engagement portrait. The fans and blue, white and silver ribbon streamers were placed in galvanized containers adorned with tulle and ribbon. The centerpiece, a white porcelain church belonging to the bridegroom’s grandmother, was surrounded by blue hydrangea and white tulle.

Pedestal urns containing Kimberly fern and white Eqyptian starflower were placed around the white wedding tent. The entrance was marked by an archway covered with ivy, tulle and miniature clear lights. From above hung moss covered spheres adorned with tiny white roses and ribbon. The posts, draped with tulle, held large cascading arrangements of white wedding flowers and greenery.

The aisle was lined with tall white shepherds hooks wrapped with blue ribbon and white wedding flowers. From the shepherds hooks hung small blue and silver lanterns with lighted candles.

The couple’s vows were spoken from an improvised altar centered with a lattice archway that was draped with tulle, lights and a stephanotis garland. The area was banked with baskets of fern on white Grecian stands.

A tall lattice stand under the archway held a crystal etched vase and two smaller lattice stands held silver vases used for the unity rose arrangement.

The bride, escorted by her grandfather Brown, was attired in a white strapless design by Jasmine. The bodice was embellished with embroidered blue and silver floral detail that flowed down the princess silhouette onto the chapel train. A double-layered neckline led to a love knot in the back to form organza streamers cascading down the length of the train. The two-tiered, elbow length veil edged in satin fell from a tiara of blue and white Austrian crystals and pearls entwined in the silver filigree.

She carried a classic hand-tied bouquet of blue delphinium and hydrandea, white casa blanca lilies and peonies wrapped with white satin ribbon that held a silver pocket watch belonging to her grandfather.

Lynesa Bell of Morrison was matron of honor with Becca Patton of Nashville as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lindsey Bewick and Lara Bratcher of McMinnville, Emily Apuzzo of Nashville and Heather Shinar of Corinth, Miss., sister of the bride.

Each wore an A-line, strapless Jasmine design in fantasy blue with princess seams and floor length hemline. A navy band on the front bodice led to cascading streamers at back.

They held silver tussie mussies filled with white roses and baby’s breath with white satin streamers tied in love knots and an engraved pendant with the attendant’s name.

Flower girl Julia Lee of Cookeville wore a white satin and organza dress. Walking barefoot in the grass, she carried a silver basket with blue and white satin ribbon, and scattered rose petals from the rose gardens of the bridegroom’s mother and a special neighbor.

Ring bearer Matthew Rigsby of Murfreesboro, cousin of the bridegroom, held a silver jewelry box engraved with his name and decorated with ribbons. The bridal couple’s wedding rings were contained inside the box.

Jacob Wilson of Morrison served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Ben Sharpe, Oak Ridge; Kevin Harvey, McMinnville; Jon Hunter, Knoxville; and Jeff Ramey, Cleveland.

An evening gown of navy crepe with beads and sequins in a floral pattern was worn by the bride’s mother. The bridegroom’s mother wore a long gown of silvery blue crepe with beaded detail, a straight skirt with a back godet hem and a sheer jacket. Both mothers wore corsages of blue hydrangea with pearl accents and silver ribbon. They also carried long-stemmed roses, representing each person in the respective families, and placed them in a silver vase for use in the unity rose ceremony.

For the reception at the opposite end of the tent, a jazz combo from the University of Tennessee provided live music and the bride’s father performed a comedy routine in honor of the couple.

Miniature white lights and large silver and white lanterns were suspended above the reception area. A lattice archway screen displayed a memory picture board of the couple’s deceased grandparents and great-grandparents. Three other picture boards focused on the life of the bride, the groom and their courtship.

Centerpiece on the serving table was a lighted ice sculpture overflowing with fruit and surrounded by finger foods. Punch was served from an antique crystal punch bowl, a gift from the bride’s grandmother, and a silver punch fountain. Galvanized tubs belonging to the bridegroom’s grandmother held bottled water.

Arched white lattice decorated with flowers and tulle formed the backdrop for the wedding cakes on two round tables. The bride’s cake, enhanced with delicate white designs, was displayed on three-tiered silver stands. Six identical satellite cakes surrounding the taller cakes were ehanced with mounds of blue hydrangea. The three-tiered square bridegroom’s cake iced in dark chocolate was accented with white chocolate wafers forming a “W” monogram. A garland of musical notes swirled around the confection and musical confetti was sprinkled over the white table cloth. Two framed black and white engagement pictures of the couple also graced the board.

Guest tables were centered with galvanized pitchers of blue and white oak leaf hydrangeas, Boston fern and variegated greenery. Small galvanized watering cans and buckets held mints and chocolate straws.

Servers were Jennifer Wilson of Hixson, Kim Wilson and Ashley Anderson of Morrison.
The bridesmaids luncheon was given at the County Club by Libby Bewick and Peggy Bratcher. Family and ladies of Morrison First Baptist Church held a bridal tea and the bride’s aunts were hostesses for a bridal shower in Memphis.

The couple enjoyed a two-week road trip through the Northeastern United States stopping at Niagra Falls, Boston, New York, Mount Pocono, Pa., and the Pennsylvania Dutch country. They are residing in Knoxville.
The couple graduated in 2000 from Warren County High School. She received a degree in music composition and vocal performance from Belmont University, Nashville. He is a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, majoring in trombone performance and music education. They are youth and music leaders at Grace Covenant Baptist Church in Knoxville. He is also performs with the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and Streamliners Swing Orchestra and she is employed by Home Federal Bank in Knoxville as a customer service representative.