Cook, Wilson wed at Harvest Farms

Mary Virginia Cook became the bride of J.D. Wilson, Jr. on June 25 at The Inn at Harvest Farms. The 6 p.m. double-ring ceremony was officiated by Bro. Paul Roberts.

Mary Virginia Cook became the bride of J.D. Wilson, Jr. June 25 at The Inn at Harvest Farms. The 6 p.m. double-ring ceremony was officiated by Bro. Paul Roberts.

Piano selections were presented by family friend, Judith Roney.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver M. Cook, III. Her grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wyatt and the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver M. Cook, Jr.

Mr. Wilson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Wilson, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Jones. He is the grandson of Roberta and the late Cordell Reynolds and the late Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Wilson.

A wrought iron arch, decorated with asparagus plumosus, coculus and magnolia garland, marked the entrance to the bridal path. Iron lampposts lined the aisle and were surrounded with sprays of asparagus plumosus, magnolia and hydrangeas. Each was tied with ivory sheer bows and long flowing ribbon streamers.

The couple wed in front of a gazebo draped with garlands of asparagus plumosus and coculus. Large ivory urns filled with asparagus plumosus, sprengeri fern, Italian rucus, pittosporum, Oregon fern and hydrangeas were used on each side of the improvised altar. The traditional unity candle was placed atop a white column and a wreath of hydrangeas and asparagus plumosus tied with an ivory sheer bow was placed around the base.

The bride was given in marriage by her father and was resplendent in an Esmrelda gown. The ivory strapless gown featured a wrap waist and a corset style back with a split cathedral-length train. Silver embroidery complimented the bodice and train. The bride wore a tiara style headpiece of Swarowski crystal flowers and fresh water pearls with a two-layer veil attached.

Brittany Mayfield Turner served as maid of honor. She was attired in a strapless matte satin champagne two-piece floor length gown. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white calla lilies and Virginia roses, all tied with ivory satin ribbon.

Wade Whittmore was chosen as best man. Ushers included Blaka Reynolds and Aaron Hutchins.

The bride’s mother was attired in a raspberry silk suit with a ruffled portrait neckline. She carried a nosegay of pink roses and variegated pittosporum with ivory satin ribbons.

The mother of the bridegroom wore a soft yellow floral chiffon model with a handkerchief hemline. She too carried a nosegay of pink roses and pittosporum.

A reception for the 100 guests was given in honor of the couple. A buffet dinner of assorted pasta was served. Individual tables were set outside on the patio and were covered in white linen cloths. These held arrangements of hydrangea in silver julep cups set on mirrors and surrounded with votive candles.

The bride’s three-layer wedding cake was placed on a round mirrored-top table draped in ivory lace and satin cloths. It was surrounded with English ivy, hydrangea blossoms and Virginia roses.

The groom’s cake, a chocolate creation monogrammed with his initials, was displayed in a wreath of hydrangea and English ivy on a round table draped in ivory satin. Assorted fruits surrounded the table.

Upon departure, wedding guests showered the bridal couple with bubbles from personalized tubes. Guests received a CD made personally by the couple of their favorite songs.

The couple spent the weekend in Monteagle before traveling on to Gulf Shores, Ala. They are now residing in McMinnville.

Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cook and Weston Graham of Sarasota, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Akkerman, Jarrod and Griffin, and Mrs. W.T. Eaton of Murfreesboro.

A bridal tea was held June 12 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Porter. Hostesses included Cil Porter, Ann Roberts, Brenda Stubblefield, Katie Weatherspoon, Peggy Molloy, Carlene Brown, Ann Brown, Melinda Cooper and Betsy Bryant.

Guests were served from a table topped with a centerpiece of assorted lilies, lattice, fern and baby’s breath. Kristin Blackburn assisted Mary Virginia “Ginna” with opening her gifts.

Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Karen Akkerman, cousin of the bride-to-be, and Mary Lillian Eaton, aunt of the bride.

The new Mrs. Wilson attended Warren County High school and is pursuing a radiology degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Mr. Wilson also attended WCHS and is employed as a truck broker with United Express Service, Inc.