Fallon Yvette Carpenter and Anthony Christopher Williams were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at The Woods At Jacksonville.
The Rev. Jack Albright officiated the double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Charles Carpenter and Sherrie Carpenter, both of Jacksonville. The groom is the son of Forrest and Nancy Williams.
The bride was given away in marriage by her father. She wore an ivory gown by Monique Luo, which featured a tulle and organza A-line skirt accented with beaded lace and vertical ruffles.
Matron of honor Heather Murdock, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Bailey Cole, friend of the bride; Lauren Russell, cousin of the bride; Julie Stone, friend of the bride; Sarah Newburn, friend of the bride; Kourtney Bruno, friend of the bride; and Amy Crispin, friend of the bride.
Best man was Robbie Russell, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Rodney Williams, brother of the groom; C.B. Williams, cousin of the groom; Blake Stephens, friend of the groom; Jeff Olsen, friend of the groom; Dominick Bruno, friend of the groom; and J.R. Ault, friend of the groom.
Flower girl was Rayna Williams, daughter of the groom. Ring bearer was Ashton George, cousin of the groom.
Other attendants included petal girls Aniston Murdock, cousin of the bride; and Saylor Williams, niece of the groom.
Ushers were Brian Hesterley, friend of the bride; Nicholas Williams, brother of the groom; and Bryan Williams, brother of the groom.
A reception was held at The Woods at Jacksonville after the ceremony.
The bride graduated from Jacksonville High School in 2001 and is a 2007 graduate of Tyler Junior College.
She is currently employed as a radiologic technologist at East Texas Medical Center.
The groom is a 2000 graduate of Jacksonville High School and is employed as a petroleum landman at Triad Land Services.
Following a honeymoon cruise to Cozumel and Progresso, Mexico, the couple resides in Jacksonville.
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Carpenter, Williams exchange vows
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