Bride's Dress, Veil, etc
The bride's dress was an ivory sweetheart neckline silk ballgown with a full skirt. The veil and hairpiece was designed and created by the bride's sister, Eileen Jennings. The large bouquet was made primarily of roses and created by Althea Wiles at Rose of Sharon.
Bride's Parents
Keith and Janet Roberts, Los Angeles, California (Dad and Step-Mother) Michael and Leanne Bowles, Fayetteville, Arkansas (Mom and Step-Dad)
Bride's Grandparents
Lionel & Patricia Roberts (Paternal Grandparents- now both deceased), Huntsville, Alabama Don & Jo Ann Lyall (Maternal Grandparents- both alive), Fayetteville, Arkansas
Bride's Children
n/a
Bride's Employment
law student
Groom's Parents
Monty Eaves (father) Gulf Shores, Alabama Ed & Jane Benton (step-father and mother) Maumelle, Arkansas
Groom's Grandparents
James and LaVonia Treloar (Maternal grandparents, only LaVonia is still living), Water Valley, Mississippi John and Lil Eaves (Paternal grandparents, both deceased), Moss Point, Mississippi
Groom's Children
n/a
Groom's Employment
Sales and Construction
Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids
Michelle Russell, matron of honor, Austin, Texas, sister of the bride; Jessica Macre, bridesmaid, Blytheville, Arkansas, friend of the bride; Emily Fitzgerald, bridesmaid, Blytheville, Arkansas, friend of the bride; Kelli Cole, bridesmaid, Chicago, Illinois, friend of the bride; Melissa Dougherty, bridesmaid, Blytheville, Arkansas, friend of the bride
Best Man and Groomsmen
Morgan Manning, best man, Fayetteville, Arkansas, friend of groom; Blake Yoder, groomsman, Little Rock, Arkansas, friend of groom; John Lawrence III, groomsman, Rogers, Arkansas, friend of groom; Aaron Seifritz, groomsman, Fayetteville, Arkansas, friend of groom; Tyler Scovill, groomsman, Fayetteville, Arkansas, friend of groom
Additional Wedding Party Members
Ret. Judge Mary Ann Gunn, Officiant, Fayetteville, Arkansas Scout Jennings, flower girl, Fayetteville, Arkansas, neice of bride Brian Mullen, musician The ceremony wa sheld at 7:00 pm in front of the barn doors.
Reception
The reception was held inside the Pratt Place Barn immediately following the ceremony on June 2nd. The three tiered ivory frosted cake was from Harp's Bakery, as well as multiple chocolate mini-cakes placed on the tables. The cake topper was an heirloom from the bride's paternal grandparent's wedding. The flowers, including centerpieces, were made primarily of light pink and ivory roses as well as white and light pink hydrangeas. All flowers were arranged by Rose of Sharon. The wall-splash pink lighting as well as the custom monogrammed light were from Dancenhance Entertainment. Additionally, the photobooth with festive props and DJ were from Dancenhance as well. Catering was provided by Mojitos Mexican Grill where an assortment of fajitas, chips, salsa, and queso were served with margaritas. The wedding planner who helped design the look was Karie Sutton.
Wedding Info June 2, 2012 Pratt Place Barn Fayetteville, Arkansas About John Fayetteville, Arkansas Hometown Fayetteville, Arkansas Residence Sales Occupation About Katie Fayetteville, Arkansas Hometown Fayetteville, Arkansas Residence Law Student Occupation John's Parents Monty Eaves & Jane Benton Katie's Parents Keith Roberts & Leanne Bowles John's Attendants Michelle Russell Matron of honor Jessica Macre, Emily Fitzgerald, Kelli Cole, Melissa Dougherty Bridesmaids Katie's Attendants Morgan Manning Best man John Lawrence III, Aaron Seifritz, Blake Yoder, Tyler Scovill Groomsmen Flower girl Scout Jennings