Torrence, Thompson exchange vows
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The bride is the daughter of Melinda Fodor and the late John Torrence. She is the granddaughter of Marthest and the late Armond Charest of Bloomingburg, N.Y.; and the late Ira and Jeanette Torrence of Middletown, N.Y.
Mr. Thompson?s parents are Robert and Pam Thompson. His grandparents are Charles and Peggy Slaughter, Dean and Mary Anna Thompson of Sparta and Nancy and Curt McDonald of Tower Hill, Ill.
A beach theme was utilized for the wedding, with recorded music provided by a disc jockey.
The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Terry Torrence. She was lovely in an ivory ball gown featuring a pin-tuck designed skirt. Her waist length veil was attached to a pearl tiara headpiece and she wore pearl jewelry. A nosegay of coral and ivory roses completed the ensemble.
Melissa Cason, sister of the bride, was chosen as matron of honor. Lacy Masters, the bride?s close friend, served as the maid of honor. Bridesmaids included the bride?s sisters, Beth Fodor and Abigail Fodor, and Kelley Thompson, sister of the groom.
All were attired in floor-length coral dresses. They carried coral and ivory flowers.
Alyssa Cason and Brooklyn Torrence, nieces of the bride, and Serenity Masters were the flower girls. The little ladies wore ivory gowns and carried coral baskets filled with rose petals.
The ring bearers for the wedding were Eric Carson, Jr. and Gabe Torrence, nephews of the bride.
Serving Mr. Thompson as his best man was long-time friend, Jared Sain. John Templeton, Jeremy Huffman, Chris Slaughter and Steven Fodor, brother of the bride were the groomsmen.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the couple?s honor. The beach theme was continued, using seashells and a sandy path leading to a gazebo. A buffet-style dinner was served in a large tent placed on the lawn of the home.
The new Mrs. Thompson is a 2000 graduate of Cookeville High School and currently attends Tennessee Technological University majoring in psychology.
He is a 2000 graduate of Warren County High School and recently received a bachelor?s degree in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Tech. He is group manager of JELD-WEN in Sparta.
Following a honeymoon to Destin, Fla., the couple are residing in Rickman.