LOS CABOS, Mexico — Sallie Katherine “Kate” Jones and Jonathan Gordon Barker were married Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Pedregal Beach. The Rev. John Fagan officiated the sunset exchange of vows.

The bride is a daughter of Janie Moss and Mr. and Mrs. Arch Jones. She is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rowan; the late Dr. H. Cowan Moss Jr.; and the late Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Jones.

The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Barker, Bristol, Tenn. He is a grandson of Bonnie Rouse; the late J.T. Rouse; Odelene Barker Casteel; and the late Mack Casteel.

Following a reception at Esperanza Resort overlooking the Sea of Cortez, the couple took a wedding trip to Cabo San Lucas.

A local reception was held March 13, 2010, at The Bristol Train Station, Bristol, Va.

The couple reside in Maryville, Tenn.

Mr. and Mrs.
Jonathan Gordon Barker
(Sallie Katherine "Kate" Jones)

Elizabeth “Betsy” Emily Olive and Jordan Philip Benson were married Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at The Oaks Castle. The Rev. Thomas Oyler of Grace Fellowship Church officiated the 4:30 p.m. exchange of vows. Music was provided by Kate Benson-Strain, mother of the groom, flute soloist; and Signature Strings Trio, two violinists and one cellist.

The bride is a daughter of Dr. Kenneth and Diana Olive, Johnson City. She is a granddaughter of the Rev. John Olive, Unicoi; and Rosemarie Snodgrass, Ocala, Fla.

The groom is a son of Kate Benson-Strain, Johnson City; and Ron Benson, Knoxville.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless ivory gown featuring an empire waist, and a layered lace trumpet skirt with tulle overlay and beaded lace appliqués that extended into a chapel-length train.

Matron of honor was Elizabeth Keyt-Mize.

Bridesmaids were Susan Rachel Olive, sister of the bride, Brittaney Chambers and Laura Feathers.

Jeremy Benson, brother of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Paul Siefert, Chris Benson, brother of the groom, and Stephen Benson, brother of the groom.

Scripture reader was Diana Olive, mother of the bride.

Bride’s-book attendant was Kathy Keyt.

Following a reception at The Oaks Castle, the couple took a wedding trip.

Mr. and Mrs.
Jordan Philip Benson
(Elizabeth “Betsy” Emily Olive)

Veronica Lynn Woods and Eric Samuel Stout were married Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at The Ridges Golf and Country Club, Jonesborough. The Rev. Tim Bowers officiated the 6 p.m. exchange of vows.

The bride is a daughter of Gary and Patricia Woods, 107 Messimer Lane, Elizabethton. She is a granddaughter of Frances S. Taylor, Elizabethton; the late John H. Taylor; Anna C. Woods, Elizabethton; and the late Rondal Woods.

The groom is a son of Mona Stout, 257 Max Jett Road, Elizabethton; and Sammy Stout, Hampton. He is a grandson of Chester Stout, Butler; the late Grace Stout; and the late Quinton and Norma Jean Banner, Elizabethton.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a formal Venus gown of white Lustre satin featuring a white point lace overlay, a fitted bodice with a sweetheart neckline embellished with re-embroidered lace appliqués accented with silver beadwork and tiny seed pearls and a mermaid-style skirt decorated with beaded lace appliqués and a beaded lace hemline that extended into a chapel-length train.

Matron of honor was Vanessa Mink, sister of the bride.

Bridesmaids were Stephanie Pierce, Martina Bush and Brittany Smith.

Flower girl was Reagan Webb.

Ring bearer was Bodhi Mink.

Weston Peters served as best man.

Groomsmen were Nathan Woods, brother of the bride, Joseph Taylor, Anthony Webb and Tyler Church.

Following a reception at The Ridges, the couple took a wedding trip to Playa Del Carmel, Mexico. The couple reside in Elizabethton.

Mr. and Mrs.
Eric Samuel Stout
(Veronica Lynn Woods)