Hunt-Adams wedding vows said in Palestine Elmwood Gardens

Mrs. Jason Travis Hunt

Amanda Danielle Adams and Jason Travis Hunt were united in marriage in an outdoor ceremony at 8 p.m., on Saturday, June 30, in the Elmwood Gardens at Palestine.

The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Pastor Joe Ballard.

Following the ceremony, the brides' parents hosted a reception in the ballroom on site. On the eve of the ceremony, a rehearsal dinner was also hosted in the outdoor dance pavilion of Elmwood Gardens.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Layne Adams of Jacksonville. She is the granddaughter of Margaret Helm Smith formerly of Rusk and the late Warren W. Helm and Virginia Swinney of Jacksonville and the late Ed Swinney.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hunt of Copperas Cove. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Plummer of Waldron, Ark.

Presented in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father in a horse drawn carriage, the bride selected an elegant gown of satin designed by Maggie Sottero. The A-line, corset back gown was accented with a laceadorned bodice and delicate cap sleeves that are richly accented with crystals creating a jeweled effect.

Beadwork cascaded down the skirt of the gown. She carried a cascading bouquet of white calla lilies and greenery.

Amberly Benedict Arnold of Rusk served as the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Brooke Robinson, Lindsey Williams of Jacksonville and Tara Sudduth of Fayetteville, Ga., cousin of the bride. Serving as flower girls were Montana Pope and Regan Pope of Grand Prairie, cousins of the bride.

Members of the house party were Heaven Leigh Swygert of Fayetteville, Ga., the bride's cousin, and Jo Brown and Rachel Swinney, both of Jacksonville, cousins of the bride.

Shean Hendrick of Rusk served as bestman. Groomsmen were Cliff Statham of LaPoyner, Tim Malloy, Tennessee Colony and Kyle Adams of Tyler, cousin of the bride. Serving as ringbearers were Travis Hunt of Palestine, son of the groom, and Taylor Swinney of Jacksonville, cousin of the bride.

The bride is a 2000 graduate of Jacksonville High School, and has attended Tyler Junior College and Lon Morris College. The groom is a graduate of Copperas Cove High School. The couple resides in Palestine.