Deason, Stubblefield marry at inn gazebo
The bride is the daughter of Dale and Holly Deason of McMinnville, Randy and Vicki Jones of Columbia. She is the granddaughter of Donald and Lucy Campbell, Frank and Marylou Ward and Larry Williams.
Parents of the bridegroom are Fred Stubblefield, Dale and Ann Smith, all of McMinnville. He is the grandson of James and Ruby Elkins, the late Robert Glen and Otelia Stubblefield, the late John D. Smith and Jean Smith. Lucille Rains is his great-grandmother.
David Vandagriff, county commissioner, performed the double ring ceremony at 5 o’clock in the evening. Disc jockey Dave Downs provided the music and attending the guest register was Candace Hollis.
The couple exchanged marriage vows at the white lakeside gazebo that was decorated with paper wedding bells and massive satin bows in lavender and mint green.
The bride, escorted by her father, was attired a long white gown accented by a long train. The strapless bodice was embellished with beads and sequins. Her waist-length veil was finished with rolled edges and she carried a bouquet of roses in hues of purple, green and white.
Holly Deason was matron of honor and bridesmaids were Andrea Lavender, Franny Mainolfi, an aunt; and Nicole Deason, a niece.
The honor attendant wore mint green and the bridesmaids were dressed in lavender or green. Their floor-length frocks were styled with spaghetti straps on the bodice and they held floral bouquets similar to the bride’s.
Flower girl Mallory Scott, a niece, also wore a long white dress with spaghetti straps.
Sam Deason, brother of the bride, was ring bearer.
Best man was Scott Nelson and groomsmen were the bridegroom’s brother, Gary Stubblefield of Chattanooga, Hunter Sain, and Corey Mooneyham of Woodbury.
The bride’s mother was attired in a mint green gown with a V-neckline and floor-length hemline. Mother of the bridegroom wore a long floral gown and jacket in a purple hue.
The bride’s parents were hosts for a reception given on the patio near the inn tea room. Approximately 70 guests were in attendance.
A carved watermelon basket and chocolate-dipped strawberries were served from a point of interest at the table draped with lace overlays. Pictures of the bride and groom were also displayed.
The bride is employed by Grow and Learn Daycare. She graduated in 2000 from Warren County High School and is a now attending Motlow State Community College. Stubblefield, who attended Warren County High School, is employed by The Horizon Company.
After honeymooning in Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains, they are residing in McMinnville.