Ashley Vance weds Michael Jensen in Murfreesboro

The wedding ceremony of Ashley Elizabeth Vance to Michael Lance Jensen was held recently at East Main Church of Christ in Murfreesboro. The 7 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Charles Mullins.
The bride is the daughter of Tom and Nancy F. Vance. Her grandparents include the late Earl L. and Emily D. Florida, and Ralph H. Vance and Edna F. Vance of Murfreesboro.
The bridegroom is the son of Steven and Nancy C. Jensen of Shelbyville. He is the grandson of the late John L. and Flora Jane Christensen, and Donald and Thelma Jensen of Shelbyville.
Musical selections were provided by Silver Strings, and Julie Wilson McKee, cousin of the bride, was the guest register attendant.
The church alter was decorated with pearl roses, memory garden lanterns and candelabra. Candle runners and fall foliage accented the guest registry tables, and the beautiful stained glass windows.
Miss Vance was escorted by her father wearing a strapless gown of ivory Florence organza over Shantung, beaded re-embroidered lace. The creation featured a trumpet skirt and chapel train. She carried a bridal bouquet of autumn colored roses and ribbons.
Her maid of honor was cousin Katie Lynn Vance. Toni Jensen, sister of the groom, Leah Isenberg, Marie Miles, Allison Pruett and Kimberly Swift were bridesmaids. They wore identical floor length gowns of satin in chocolate brown with gold embroidery. They carried bouquets of roses similar to the bride’s.
Serving as the groom’s best man was Charles Walsh Feldhaus, Jr. Andrew Vance, the bride’s brother, Stephen Clifford, Josh Compton, John Feldhaus and Tommy McBee were groomsmen. They wore brown tuxedos with ivory vest and ties matching the groom.
Following the ceremony the bride’s parents hosted a reception to honor the couple at Oaklands Maney Hall. It was attended by family and friends. The buffet table was decorated with autumn colored roses and candles.
Guest tables were covered with floor length chocolate tablecloths and accented with fall foliage and candles. The wedding and groom’s cakes were served by Erin and Megan McBee, the groom’s cousins.
The new Mrs. Jensen is a graduate of Middle Tennessee Christian School, Middle Tennessee State University and University of Tennessee- Memphis School of Pharmacy. She is employed by Walgreens.
The groom, a graduate of Shelbyville High School and Middle Tennessee State University, is employed with Boy Scouts of America.
Following a honeymoon to Antigua, West Indies, they are residing in Morrison.