Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs was the setting at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, for the marriage of Alison Denise Miller and Christopher David Berry. The Rev. Michael Mattox of First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mary and Dennis Miller of Springdale. Her grandparents are Becky and Stuart Haw and the late Virginia and Robert Miller, all of St. Louis.
Laurie and Keith Steward of Linden, Texas, are the parents of the groom. He is the grandson of Patsy and the late Gerald Lancaster of Hughes Springs, Texas, and Kathy Wilbanks of Naples, Texas.
Two large floral arrangements of yellow, orange and hot pink roses, tulips, magenta stock, dark purple carnations and bells of Ireland were on each side of the altar. Music was by pianist Allan Mesko and vocalist Nevada Efrid.
Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a strapless A-line tulle ball gown with a beaded empire bodice embellished with lace appliques. The skirt extended to a cathedral train and her tulle veil was also cathedral length. She carried a mix of brightly colored flowers including birds of paradise, hot pink, green and yellow orchids and orange roses.
Serving as the bride's honor attendants were Jessica Miller Boeckmann of Newport Beach, Calif., and Bitsy Miller Ridout of New York. Bridesmaids were Beth Moore of Dangerfield, Texas; Sarah Jane Arnett and Ashton Taylor, both of Springdale; Katie Greshowak of Cedar Park, Texas; Liz Jackson and Marissa Shuffield, both of Little Rock; Sara Beth Bobo of Texarkana; and Megan Taylor and Brittany Ford, both of Winston-Salem, N.C. They wore apple green chiffon gowns in the style of their choice and carried bouquets of hot pink, yellow and orange roses.
Flower girls were Jordyn Moore and Kylie Moore of Dangerfield. Ring bearer was Everett Berry of Little Rock, son of the couple.
The father of the groom was best man. Groomsmen were Josh Nation of The Woodlands, Texas; Anthony Barnett, Stuart Hiltenbrand and Brandon Gerdes, all of Little Rock; Jacob Boeckmann of Newport Beach; and Zeke Ridout of New York. Guests were seated by Peter Haw of St. Louis; Jay Murphy of New York; and Gatlin Moore of Dangerfield.
A candlelight reception in the Crystal Ballroom of the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs followed the ceremony. Guest tables were centered with a mix of colorful arrangements in various heights and included roses, tulips, birds of paradise, jonquils and alstroemeria. Music was by the Gary Goin Group from Memphis.
The bride graduated from Hendrix College in Conway with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. She is program manager at Camp Aldersgate.
The groom graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway with a bachelor's degree in health science and a doctorate of physical therapy. He is a physical therapist employed by Pediatrics Plus Therapy Services.
The couple will live at Camp Aldersgate in Little Rock and are planning a wedding trip for later.
High Profile on 04/05/2015