Simons, Odineal wed in outdoor ceremony

The bride is the daughter of James and Shirley Simons. Her grandparents are Cordell and the late Ina Mae Burtrum, the late Floyd Simons and the late Pearl Armstrong.

Mr. Odineal?s parents are Bybee Wayne Odineal and Lorie Odineal. He is the grandson of Carolyn and the late Bybee Clifford Odineal of California, and Mary and the late Billy Mayfield.

Jennifer, Kara and Sierra Simons attended the guest registry, with Diane Simons providing music for both the ceremony and reception.

The wedding party arrived for the ceremony in horse-drawn carriages. The bride?s parents rode with her and proceeded to escort her down a candlelit aisle to a garden gazebo, where the wedding party gathered.

The bride was resplendent in a private collection strapless gown featuring a corset back embellished with rhinestones and pearls. The skirt flowed to a three-foot trailing train. She wore a rhinestone tiara in her hair and carried a bouquet of royal, white and sage roses. Entwined in the creation was pearls, cascading white orchids, and tiny silver bells signifying the memory of the couple?s deceased grandparents.

Kristy Simons, sister of the bride, was her matron of honor. She was attired in a coral and white satin floor-length corset gown. She carried a bouquet of coral and white roses with flowing orchids.

Lacie Link, Heather Clutter and Brooke Sparkman were the bridesmaids. Each wore sage green satin gowns with spaghetti straps. They carried arrangements of white and coral roses.

Flower girls were Jamie and Haley Simons, nieces of the bride; and Gracie Hill, niece of the groom. They were adorable wearing their white satin frocks with coral rose petals held at the hemline.

Tristin and Gavin Simons, nephews of the bride; and Dawson Hill, nephew of the groom were ring bearers. Christopher Simons carried young Gavin during the ceremony.

Kevin Simons was the groom?s best man. Groomsmen were Mike Simons, Jim Simons and Josh Cantrell. Christopher Simons served as the wedding usher.

The bride?s mother chose a coral, satin and chiffon gown. She wore a corsage of coral roses and white orchids.

The mother of the groom chose for her son?s wedding, a beige battenburg lace tie jacket over flowing black slacks. Her corsage was of sage and coral roses.

The outdoor wedding reception was held for the couple pool side, followed by dancing. Tables were covered with white linen cloths and graced by candles with white orchids and coral roses. The dance area was decorated with coordinating balloons, coral, white and sage roses and orchids. Disco balls and strobe lighting set the scene.

The bride?s table, covered with a white linen with coral inlay roses, held a three-tier cake with two satellite cakes with spiral staircases leading to a lit fountain. The bride?s and groom?s initial crests floated in the center. Nancy Watson, Diane Simons and the bride?s mother served at the reception.

The new Mrs. Odineal is a 2002 graduate of Warren County High School, and received a diploma from Pennstate College in the medical field. She is the owner and operator of Heaven Sent Daycare.

Her husband is also a 2002 WCHS graduate, and is a full partner in Simons/Odineal Construction.

Following the ceremony, the couple spent time in Gatlinburg, to be followed by a wedding trip to Ochos Rios, Jamaica. They are residing in Morrison.