Eaton-Grissom exchange marriage vows

Historic Falcon Manor was the setting for the marriage of Amy Beth Eaton and Jeffery Charles Grissom. The double ring ceremony took place Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. with George McGlothin as the officiant.

The bride is the daughter of Tyra Eaton, Ann and Larry Johnson and granddaughter of Betty Eaton and the late Russell Eaton, Shirley Taylor and Clifford Ward.

Parents of the bridegroom are Jerry and Charlise Grissom. He is the grandson of Charles and Sepal Talley, Gerald and Hazel Grissom, Clark and Marilyn McGee. His great-grandparents are Mary Ruth Haston and the late Boyd Haston and the late Mae and Jim Malone.

Giving the bride in marriage was the bride’s mother accompanied by the couple’s 2-year-old daughter, Brooklyn Hope Grissom.

The bride was attired in a strapless gown of white satin fashioned with an A-line skirt. The bodice was enhanced with pearls forming a floral design that extended along an off-center skirt pleat and around the hemline. The fingertip-length veil of silk illusion was attached to a bridal tiara.

She carried a nosegay of white and lavender flowers with organza and greenery. The stems were hand-wrapped in white satin ribbon.

Maid of honor was Rachael Holland, who wore a floor-length lavender gown. Shellie Grissom, sister of the bridegroom, was junior bridesmaid. She wore a lavender satin frock with a knee-length hemline. They carried lavender bouquets with stems wrapped in matching satin ribbon.

Flower girls were Caitlin Talley, cousin of the bridegroom, and Sera Gillette, niece of the bride. The barefoot duo wore white satin sundresses.

Serving as best man was Dillon Littleton with Tim Akers as groomsman. Both are cousins of the bridegroom.

Ushers were Chuck Talley, uncle of the bridegroom, and Jered Grissom, a brother.

The bride’s mother was attired in pastel lavender and mother of the bridegroom wore lime green.

Immediately after the exchanging of vows, a reception was held in the Victorian Carriage House. Approximately 100 guests were in attendance. Presiding at the guest register were Matthew Johnson, brother of the bride; and Ethan Price, her nephew.

Lavender tulle and greenery decorated the party rooms with a large champagne fountain placed at a point of interest.

The three-tiered wedding cake was topped with lace surrounding a crystal heart that was engraved with the couple’s names. The buffet refreshment table was heavily laden with an array of hors d’oeuvres including party sandwiches and trays of cheeses, meats and fruit.

After the reception, the newlyweds slipped away to the manor’s bridal cottage for their honeymoon. They are residents of McMinnville.