The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Durell Smith Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson, all of Allensville.
She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Masters Degree in Agriculture. She is a partner at LongVue Farms in Allensville. The groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bryant of Adams, Tenn. and Mrs. Mae Nichols of Stroudsville, Tenn.
He is a 1993 graduate of Jo Byrns High School and is a partner at Bryant Farms in Adams, Tenn.
The bride wore an off-the-shoulder embroid organza A-line dress with a beaded bodice and satin ribbon.
The bride carried an elegant hand-tied bouquet made entirely of colored South American roses, Leonidas (chocolate color), Royal Majestics, (red) Sari (butterscotch) and Sahara (creamy light sand color). The stems were French knotted with sheer organdy soft gold ribbons. The bride was escorted by her father.
The matrons of honor were Michelle Hyde of Trenton and Lorilee Rager of Elkton, both sisters of the bride. The bridesmaid were Melissa Bryant of Adams, Tenn., sister-in-law of the bride, and Kadi Ralston of Clarksville, Tenn, and Deanna Simmons of Guthrie, both friends of the bride.
Honorary bridesmaids were Shelly England of Guthrie, Stacy Howard of Bowling Green, Shelli Peeples of Memphis, Tenn., and Kallie Schuckman of Washington, Ind., all friends of the bride.
Flower girl was Haleigh Riley of Adams, Tenn., cousin of the groom. Bride's assistant was Michelle Belt of Russellville, cousin of the bride.
Bridal attendants wore floor length, black formal gowns with spaghetti straps. Their bouquets were smaller versions of the brides.
Chris Bryant, of Adams, Tenn., brother of the groom, served as best man.
Groomsmen were Bradley Edwards of Adams, Tenn., and Jason Newberry of Cedar Hill, Tenn., both friends of the groom, and Tommy Hyde of Trenton and Harold Rager of Elkton, both brothers-in-law of the bride.
Ring bearer was Colston Hyde of Trenton, nephew of the bride.
Greeters were Elvis Bellar, cousin of the bride, and Edward Tilley, friend of the couple, both from Adams, Tenn.
Guestbook attendants were Jessica Belt of Russellville, cousin of the bride, and Jessica Riley, of Adams, Tenn., cousin of the groom.
The wedding director was Brittany Prather of Trenton, friend of the bride.
The main floral focal point at the ceremony was a majestic arrangement in an urn, reaching upwards to 17 inches.
There was an arch of Honeysuckle vine wound around two lanterns for the bride to pass through the back of the church, and a spring arrangement on the foyer table accented with large glass candle holders and votive candles.
A reception was held after the wedding at The Charles Hand Farm outside of Clarksville, Tenn.
The ceiling was draped with canvas cloth with strands of white lights embedded. Ivy topiaries and Greek urns were set in various locations.
The tables were decorated with glass globes, greenery and ribbons. Tulle and white lights were used on all lattice screen and gold balls with lights were hung on windows.
The wedding cake was a four tiered white cake with butter cream icing with beaded trim between layers and adorned with daises made of icing with pearl centers. The cake was topped with fresh South American roses that matched the bride's bouquet.
The groom's cake was a carrot cake decorated with individual edible leaves of various fall colors over cream cheese icing.
After a wedding trip to Disney World in Orlando, Fla. the couple will reside in Clarksville, Tenn.
Parties:
A Handy-man Couples Cookout was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hyde and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rager.
Two bridal teas were given. One at Federal Grove Bed & Breakfast in Auburn by Pat Ballance and Liz Thornton and one in Guthrie by Cindy Belt, Connie Wofford, Mildred Bellar and Lonetta York.
A bridal brunch was given in Adams, Tenn. by Patsy Morris.
A bridesmaid luncheon at Beach Grove Inn in Clarksville, Tenn. was hosted by Elaine Simmons and Joanna Riley.
The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents at the Charles Head Farm.
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