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Stephens - Kirkland
2004-07-22
Catherine Alice Kirkland of Maryville, daughter of Robby and Penny Kirkland of Maryville and Jacque Raines of Murfreesboro, was united in marriage with Keith Edward Stephens of Alcoa, son of Frank Stephens of Friendsville and Connie Giles of Alcoa, June 26 at East Maryville Baptist Church.
Eric Stitts officiated.
Nuptial music was provided by Jon Young, Kim Bledsoe and David Kirkland.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless dress with pearls and a full-length train.
She carried a variety of purple and pink flowers.
Diane Swaney of Maryville was maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Brandy Bledsoe of Alcoa, Tami Kirkland of Knoxville, Kelli Swaney of Maryville, Lisa Plemons of Maryville and Kristi Carpenter of Maryville.
They wore strapless, lavender dresses.
Ali Snyder was flower girl.
Lucas Kirkland was ring bearer.
Kenna Robinson, Lauren McCarter, Valarie Holiday and Hope Bledsoe kept the bride's book.
Dyran Bledsoe of Alcoa was best man.
Groomsmen were Derek Bledsoe, Rick Hess and Josh Stephens, all of Alcoa, and Jon Snyder and Josh Wade, both of Maryville.
A reception given by Veda Mills was held at the church.
Assisting hostesses were Randi Robinson, Jill Hall, Pam Crisp and Diane Giffin.
After a wedding trip to Maui, Hawaii, the couple are living in Maryville.
The bride is a teacher at William Blount Middle School.
The bridegroom is a teacher at Alcoa Middle School.
