Hobbs-O’Bannon exchanges marriage vows
The bride is the daughter of Joe and Frances Hobbs of McMinnville. She is the granddaughter of the late Doc and Lucy Hobbs of Altamont and the late Vernon and Bessie Passons of McMinnville.
Parents of the bridegroom are Harold and Amy O’Bannon of Seymour. He is the grandson of Clyde and Barbara Maples of Seymour and the late Walt and Florence O’Bannon of Memphis.
Performing the nuptial ceremony was the Rev. O’Bannon, father of the bridegroom.
The guest registry was attended by nieces of the bridegroom: Jessica O’Bannon, Camille Hooper, Magen Workman and Kristen Hooper.
The bride was radiant in a wedding gown of white bridal satin with a hint of pink flowers gracing the dress and chapel-length train. Her ensemble was designed with an off-the-shoulder neckline, princess-style waist and long A-line skirt. The fingertip veil of silk illusion was caught to a daintily beaded headpiece and she carried a nosegay of miniature blue flowers and ivory, pastel pink and deep pink roses surrounded by fern fronds.
Matron of honor was Karen Matlock of Murfreesboro. Bridesmaids were Kim Herrington of Franklin and Venecca Ralph of Antioch. They were attired in floor-length gowns of periwinkle blue and carried nosegays of roses.
James Matlock of Murfreesboro was best man. Groomsmen were Brad Halford and Chris Hazlewood of Murfreesboro. Serving as ushers were Stephen O’Bannon, brother of the bridegroom, and James Hobbs, the bride’s brother.
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at the church. Hostesses were Rebecca Hooper and Lydia Workman, sisters of the bridegroom, Kathy O’Bannon, a sister-in-law, and Lindsay O’Bannon, his niece.
The bride is a graduate of Warren County High School and is employed by Sun Trust Bank. The bridegroom, an employee of Standard Register, graduated from Gibson County High School.
After honeymooning in Hilton Head. S.C., they are making their home in Murfreesboro.