Johnson - Lovins wed May 23

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lovins

Shelby Nicole Johnson and Brian Collier Lovins of Marked Tree were married Saturday, May 23 at Church Street Station in Jonesboro. The double-ring ceremony was performed by Ron Lovins, father of the groom.

The bride, daughter of William Johnson of Tulsa, Okla. and Kathy Johnson of Marked Tree, wore a designer wedding gown by Casablanca Bridal. The strapless, trumpet shaped wedding gown was diamond white with sequined lace appliqués and a cathedral length train adorned with Swarovski crystal accents. She also wore an ivory veil with Swarovski crystal accents.

The bride carried a messy round nosegay bouquet with pink lilies, green hydrangeas, pink and white roses and green hypericum berries. It was hand tied with pink ribbon and pearl accents.

Mother of the bride wore a gold, knee length dress with a gold accented shrug. Her corsage featured white roses with green hypericum berries and white ribbon.

The bride's attendants included matron of honor, Robin Dabney of Dallas, Texas; maid of honor, Mallory Parker of Conway; and bridesmaids Kristi Houchin of Payneway, Amada Organ of Tyronza and Heather Parrish of Wilburn. They wore celadon green cocktail length dresses with white shoes and carried small hand-tied nosegay bouquets with pink roses and lilies, green hypericum berries and green hydrangesas.

Junior attendant, Michelle Wright of Marked Tree, wore an ivory length gown with a celadon green sash and carried a bouquet matching the bridesmaids. Flower girl, Caroline Jones, wore a pink and green tea length dress with pink rose accents on the sash. She carried an ivory basket with pink rose petals.

The groom, son of Ron and Pattie Lovins of Marked Tree, wore a black tuxedo with a white vest and tie, black shirt and black shoes. His boutonniere featured a single white rose with green hypericum berries tied with white ribbon. The mother of the groom wore a light green dress with sparkling accents on the blouse and jacket. Her corsage was made of white roses with green hypericum berries and white ribbon.

Brothers of the groom, Mark Lovins and Luke Lovins of Marked Tree, served as best men. Groomsmen included Charles Strange of Marked Tree, Matt Adamson of Heber Springs and Will Johnson, brother of the bride, of Marked Tree. Logan Jones was the ring bearer. They all wore boutonnieres made of small sprays of hypericum berries tied with white ribbon.

Ushers were Steven Wright and Zachary Eldridge, both of Marked Tree. Haley Eldridge of Marked Tree attended the bride's book and servers included friends of the bride Kristen Thielmer of Jonesboro and Christi Berry of Cabot.

The wedding was beautifully decorated. Four white columns holding two large ferns and two large flower arrangements of pink and white roses, lilies and green hydrangeas were placed on the altar wrapped in ivory tulle. Green ivy and pearl lights were used as accents.

The aisle was decorated with swags of ivory tulle and green ivy. An ivory lace runner covered with pink and white rose petals was placed on the floor leading to the altar. The aisle was accented with pink and green ribbon, and two large ferns were placed at the back of the aisle on top of two additional white columns.

The bride was given away by her father, William Johnson of Tulsa, Okla.

Two solos were performed by Mona and Haley Broadway of Jonesboro. Mona sang "The Rose" by Bette Midler at the beginning of the ceremony and Haley sang "Finally" by Ferguie during the sand ceremony. Mothers entered to an instrumental version of "The Wedding Song, There is Love" by Noel Paul Stookey. "Canon in F" by the O'Neil Brothers was played during the bridal party processional, and the bride entered to "Canon in D" by Johann Pachelbel.

A reception, hosted by the bride's family, was held following the ceremony. The reception was decorated with pink, green and white flower arrangements of roses, lilies and hydrangeas on each table surrounded by pink tulle and clear glass votive holders with candles on top of white table clothes. The tables also featured monogrammed napkins in pink and green. Guest were given a set of two glass photo coasters as a wedding favor.

The bride's cake was a four-tiered white wedding cake. Each layer was a different flavor including white, chocolate and yellow cake. Each layer was frosted in white and featured a different design. The top teir sat on four pillars and was adorned with words that had special meaning to the bride and groom. Pink and green flowers sat beneath the top tier. The cake topper was a triple monogram made of clear Swarovski crystals.

The groom's cake was a strawberry cake sculpted as an Arkansas Razorback. The cake was sat on a green board decorated to look like the football field.

Other refreshments served included shrimp, pork tenderloin medallions with rolls and dipping sauces, spanikopita, chicken enchilada dip with chips, bacon-wrapped chicken bites and a chocolate fountain with fruit, marshmallows and pound coke.

After returning from a honeymoon in Destin, Fla. The couple will make their home in Jonesboro.