Bride's Dress, Veil, etc
The dress was white with a halter top and a scalloped lace edge around the train and beading detail. The veil was elbow length with rhinestone and pearls. The brides' bouquet was a mixture of white and green flowers including roses, spider mums, hydrangea and freesia with accents of red berries.
Bride's Parents
Ms. Marlene Tucker Hazel of Conway, Ark. Mr. and Mrs. Roger (and JoAnna) Hazel of Clarksville, Ark.
Bride's Grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. James (and Norma) Hazel of Russellville, Ark. (both living) Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (and Wanda) Tucker of Conway, Ark. (both deceased) Great grandmother still living: Mrs. Maudeen Skekloff of Conway, Ark.
Bride's Children
none
Bride's Employment
Lana graduated from Conway High School in 2007. Lana graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2011 summa cum laude with Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics, Spanish and Journalism. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in statistics at the University of Memphis where she is a graduate assistant.
Groom's Parents
Mr. and Mrs. Mark (and Angela) Counce of Memphis, Tenn.
Groom's Grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. William Counce of Memphis, Tenn. (both deceased) Dr. and Mrs. Charles Kirk Thieben of Springfield, Ill. (both deceased)
Groom's Children
none
Groom's Employment
Stephen graduated from Memphis University School in 2007. Stephen graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. He is now a manager-in-training at Intermodal Cartage in Memphis, Tenn.
Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids
Maid of Honor: Miss Laura Ashley Peery of Conway, Ark., longtime friend of the bride Bridesmaids: Mrs. Kara Dell Hollinger of Conway, Ark., lifelong friend of the bride Miss Sydney Renee Lessig of Conway, Ark., longtime friend of the bride Miss Julia Grace Counce of Memphis, Tenn., sister of the groom
Best Man and Groomsmen
Best Man: Robert Counce of Memphis, Tenn., brother of the groom Groomsmen: Kirby Clark of Rogers, Ark., college friend of the groom Jeff Hazel of Conway, Ark., brother of the bride Andrew Counce of Memphis, Tenn., brother of the groom
Additional Wedding Party Members
Musicians: Nathan Cook, piano, college friend of the groom David Dugas, guitar and vocals, friend of the groom Ushers: Brock Bartlett, stepbrother of the bride Samuel Peck, longtime friend of the groom Brandon McKay, college friend of the groom Guestbook: Mrs. Elizabeth Spicer, cousin of the bride Programs: Miss Denise Ashley of Conway, Ark., longtime friend of the bride Mrs. Jennifer Clark, friend of the bride Officiant: Rev. Johnny Lewis, friend of the bride
Reception
The reception was at Centennial Valley Country Club in Conway, Ark. immediately following the ceremony (Dec. 3, 2011). The tables were covered with peacock and silver tablecloths and the chair covers had peacock and silver ties. There were large and small red, white and green flower arrangements as centerpieces. There were Christmas trees decorated with peacock and silver or red and silver, and white winter trees as decorations around the room. The buffet included pork loin, ham and chicken salad croissants, hot spinach dip, mashed potatoes, cheese and crackers and fruit. The cake was a five-tiered almond cake with white icing detail and flowers as accents, featuring the couple's monogram. The groom's cake was a three-tiered sports cake featuring the Chicago Cubs, the Dallas Cowboys and the Memphis Grizzlies. The couple's first dance was "To Make You Feel My Love" by Kris Allen and there was also a father-daughter dance and a mother-son dance. Guests rang jingle bells as the couple left the reception and the best man was their chauffeur.
Wedding Info December 3, 2011 Conway's First Baptist Church Conway, Ark. About Lana Michelle Conway, Ark. Hometown Memphis, Tenn. Residence graduate student at Univ. of Memphis for statistics Occupation About Stephen Russell Memphis, Tenn. Hometown Memphis, Tenn. Residence Manager-in-Training at Intermodal Cartage Occupation Lana Michelle's Parents Ms. Marlene Tucker Hazel and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hazel Stephen Russell's Parents Mr. and Mrs. Mark Counce Lana Michelle's Attendants Laura Peery Matron of honor Sydney Lessig, Kara Hollinger, Julia Counce Bridesmaids Stephen Russell's Attendants Robert Counce Best man Kirby Clark, Jeff Hazel, Andrew Counce Groomsmen Flower girl none Ring bearer none