Paris, Collins say vows at Central church
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin D. Paris. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Paris and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Miller.
Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Joe Collins. He is the grandson of Edith Collins, the late Edward L. Collins and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. Cooper.
Newton P. Gribble was the officiant. During the ceremony a reading entitled “Marriage” by Tertullian, leader in the ancient church, Third Century A.D., was read by Steve Hillis.
Plumosa, springier and cream ribbons enhanced the outdoor railings at the church entrance. A Plumosa garland decorated the foyer where the guest register was attended by Amber Elise Kirby. On the table was a candle contained in a brandy snifter with a yellow silk rose and ivory picot ribbon.
Decorative grass, springier, Plumosa and oak leaf hydrangea banked the baptistery. A Plumosa garland tied with cream ribbons led up the steps to the altar bathed in candlelight. Burning tapers stood in numerous branched candelabras and candle trees entwined with greenery. Baskets of Boston fern were placed on white Venetian columns. Designated family pews were marked by candle stands tied with satin bows.
The bride was resplendent wearing a full length ivory design by Mary’s. The strapless bodice, styled with an elongated waist, was embellished with iridescent beads and rum pink embroidery that was repeated on the train. Her waist length veil edged in satin was attached to a bridal halo enhanced with iridescent beads. She wore a single strand of pearls with matching earrings and bracelet. A tie-tack that had belonged to her uncle, Don Shackleford, was fastened to the bodice of her wedding gown.
Forming the bridal nosegay were ambiance roses, yellow spray roses, Plumosa, springier and variegated pittsporum hand-tied with picot satin ribbon.
Chosen as maid of honor was Amy Beth Prince of Smithville. Bridesmaids were Rita Lynn Dillman of Louisville, Ky., and Susan Carol Woodard of Carthage.
They wore long sleeveless gowns of Celadon green fashioned with a scooped neckline and beaded embroidery. The honor attendant carried a bouquet of ambiance roses, purple larkspur and statis and Plumosa. The bridesmaids held nosegays of yellow and lavender daisies, purple statis, red miniature carnations, yellow spray roses, Plumosa and variegated pittsporum.
Flower girl Sydney Romdoeul Collins Lucas, cousin of the bridegroom, wore a tea-length frock of slightly pink satin with a chiffon skirt overlay. She held a kissing ball covered with flowers found in the bridal nosegays.
Ring bearer was Jesse Alan Russell of Clarksville, cousin of the bride.
Edward Andrew Collins was his brother’s best man. Groomsmen were Travis Allyn Myers and Aaron Lee Snider. Jared Lee Kirby and Joshua Caleb Graves were ushers.
The bride’s mother wore a two-pieced suit of pale yellow. The long-sleeved jacket had front button closures. Mother of the bridegroom was attired in pastel blue. Her short-sleeved dress was styled with a scooped neckline and midriff embroidery. An ambiance rose corsage was pinned at each mother’s shoulder.
The bride’s parents were hosts for the wedding reception in the church fellowship hall which was decorated with baskets of fern. Approximately 300 guests were present.
Servers were Lynette Maynard, Hilary McGinness, Heather Davis, Jenna Davis and Amber Kirby.
A pedestal porcelain vase containing an arrangement of the wedding flowers, greenery and decorative grass adorned the banquet table draped in white linen. The five-tiered wedding cake enhanced with ambiance roses and other wedding flowers was served from a round table covered in white linen. The bridegroom’s double-tiered chocolate cake garnished with chocolate dipped strawberries was flanked by three-branched candelabras. Silver appointments were used in serving.
As pre-nuptial courtesies, the bride was honored a parties given by ladies of churches of Christ at Bybee Branch, Earleyville and Granny White, as well as employees at the Warren County Health Department. A wedding brunch was given by the bridegroom’s family.
The bride is a family nurse practitioner at the health department. The 1998 Warren County High School graduate earned her bachelor’s degree in pre-nursing from Lipscomb University and master’s degree in nursing from Vanderbilt University.
Collins is employed by McMinnville Tool and Die as a CNC programmer. He is a 1997 WCHS graduate with a bachelor of business administration degree in management from Middle Tennessee State University and a master’s degree from Lipscomb University.
After a wedding trip to Sevierville, Tenn., and Asheville, N.C., they are making their home in McMinnville.