Bride's Hometown or City of Residence

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Groom's Hometown or City of Residence

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Wedding Ceremony

The wedding ceremony was next to Hogeye Creek and officiated by Ron Durham. A single piece of white fabric hung from the trees to serve as an altar. Jami Lockhart, a long-time family friend, played pieces by Gustavo Santaolalla on an acoustic guitar for the traditional Methodist ceremony.

Bride's Parents and City of Residence

Linda and Eben Jones of Springdale, Arkansas

Bride's Grandparents and City of Residence

Charleen Nordsell-Glasgow of Rogers, Arkansas, the late Ted Nordsell and the late Mary Alice and Douglas Jones

Groom's Parents and City of Residence

Angie and Dr. Terry Efird of Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Groom's Grandparents and City of Residence

Jo Ann and Allen Efird, Janis and Gail West, all of Malvern, Arkansas

Bride's Dress, Veil, etc

The bride wore a classic Marisa wedding gown in antique lace featuring a mermaid silhouette, fitted with a Marchesa belt studded in Swarsovski crystals. Her oyster-colored veil was chapel length, and she carried a brooch bouquet that was handmade by her mother. She wore diamond earrings and a strand of pearls, both given to her by her parents.

Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids

Sarah Crumbaugh, maid of honor and sorority sister of the bride Cathryn McLeod, matron of honor and cousin of the bride Jessica Lupton, bridesmaid and sister of the groom

Best Man and Groomsmen

Jose Aviles, best man and friend of the groom Aaron Crouch, groomsmen and friend of the groom Eben Jones, groomsmen and brother of the bride

Additional Wedding Party Members

Miller McLeod, flower girl, escorted by Madalyn Mika, both cousins of the bride Amanda McConnell, attendant and friend of the bride Bitsy Ridout, reader and friend of the bride John Lupton, reader and brother-in-law of the groom

Reception

The wedding reception was at the groom's parents' home in Hogeye, Arkansas, immediately following the ceremony. Sarah Hughes and Leah and the Mojo Doctors provided live music while guests enjoyed Penguin Ed's BBQ. The wedding cake was provided by Shelby Lynn's, and s'mores were served down by the creek instead of a traditional groom's cake. After a honeymoon in Paris, France where they first met as teenagers, the couple now resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Bride's Employment

Walmart Apparel Office

Groom's Employment

J.O. Kelly Middle School

Wedding Info September 21, 2013 Hogeye, Arkansas