Scott, Hillis vows spoken
The bride is the daughter of Vicky Boren Scott and the late John Scott. Her grandparents are Betty and the late James Boren. The groom is the son of Gary and Gail Hillis of Rock Island. He is the grandson of the late Johnny and Jean Morton, and E.L. and the late Loretta Hillis.
Black and white satin bows graced the entrance of the church. Church alter decorations included flowing white tulle, candelabras and green ferns. A white pearl unity candle completed the wedding scene.
The bride, wearing a Forever Yours strapless gown, was escorted to the alter by her uncles, Ricky and Mike Boren. It featured a Basque bodice embellished with alencon lace, crystal beads and pearls. The full rouched skirt was accented with beaded appliqu??s. Her veil was attached to a crystal, rhinestone and pearl tiara. The bride’s bouquet consisted of black magic roses, with cascading white calla lilies. The groom’s grandmother’s embroidered handkerchief was tucked inside the bouquet.
The couple each presented their mothers with a single long stemmed red rose as they proceeded to the alter.
Attending the bride as maid of honor was her cousin, Christa Boren. Bridesmaids included cousins Megan Boren and Emily Boren. They were attired in black and white satin gowns embellished with white satin buttons. The maid of honor carried a bouquet similar to the brides of roses and calla lilies, with the bridesmaids carrying white wicker baskets filled with black magic rose petals.
Gary L. Hillis attended his son as best man. Groomsmen were Jason Hillis, brother of the groom, and Jacob Scott, brother of the bride. As a special tribute to his grandfather, the groom wore his grandfather’s gold tie tack on his lapel.
The mother of the bride chose for her daughter’s wedding a sapphire blue ensemble, and carried black magic roses tied with black ribbons. The groom’s mother wore a three-piece plum colored suit and also wore black magic roses tied with black ribbons.
A reception was given for the couple at the Midway Community Center with approximately 100 guests in attendance. White tables were draped with black skirting and their three-tiered wedding cake featured black ribbon accents. A groom’s cake was a replica of a H&H Auction and Realty sign.
Reception servers were Kathy, Heather and Alicia Loche.
The new Mrs. Hillis is a Warren County High School graduate, and received a surgical tech degree from Tennessee Technology Center in 2006. She is currently employed at the post office.
Mr. Hillis is also a WCHS graduate and is an auctioneer, broker and owner of H&H Auction and Realty. The couple honeymooned in Gatlinburg and are residing in Rock Island.