Nunnally, Estes exchange vows

Tyler Michael Estes and Katelynn Ann-Marie Nunley
Tyler Michael Estes and Katelynn Ann-Marie Nunley

Tyler Michael Estes and Katelynn Ann-Marie Nunley were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at First Baptist Church, Pea Ridge. In a garden-archway setting with red roses, candles and cascades of wisteria, the double ring ceremony was officiated by the Reverend Michael Smith of Journey Church, Siloam Springs.

A sand ceremony was a visual commitment of the bride's and groom's lives coming together as one. Special music was presented with solos by Kristina Spear, the bride's aunt, singing "Love Never Fails" and Bobby Jo (B.J.) Dye, singing "When I Say I Do."

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Nunley of Pea Ridge. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reed and Mr. and Mrs. Wes Nunley, both of Pea Ridge.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Estes of Pea Ridge. The groom's grandparents are Janice Neely of Pea Ridge and the late Robert Neely and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Estes of Broken Arrow, Okla.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore an ivory, all-over lace, strapless, A-line gown with a chapel train. The gown featured a sweetheart neckline which was lined with beads and the bodice was encrusted with intricate beading. She wore a fingertip veil, accented with intricate beading. She carried a large bouquet of red cabbage roses and ivory miniature roses, accented with a jeweled brooch and handle wrap.

The bride was attended by her maid of honor, Jordan Ingram of Pea Ridge. Her bridesmaids were Kelly Green of Pea Ridge and Danielle Pittman of Prairie Grove. The bride's attendants wore red chiffon, V-necked dresses with pleated detail and each carried a bouquet of white Freesia and tulle, accented with pearls. Lexi Spear of Pea Ridge, cousin of the bride, and Emily Estes of Bentonville, cousin of the groom, were flower girls. They wore ivory, bolero-style, dresses detailed with floral lace. They dropped red rose petals from baskets accented with tulle, rosebuds and pearls.

The groom, wearing a full tuxedo and a red rose boutonniere, was attended by his best man and brother, Joshua Estes of Pea Ridge. The groomsmen were T.J. Harris of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Ryan Kinney of Siloam Springs. They were attired in black shirts with red vests and ties and had white rose boutonnieres. The ring bearer, Jacob Estes of Bentonville is a cousin of the groom and wore identical attire to the groom. The pillow he carried was a keepsake from the bride's mother's wedding.

Ushers/candle lighters were the bride's brother Lance Nunley, and Nathan Spencer, both of Pea Ridge.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church social room.

The bride and groom graduated with honors from Pea Ridge High School. They are currently attending John Brown University in Siloam Springs where they continue their studies with honors. The groom is studying to be a psychiatrist and the bride is studying to be an occupational therapist.

The couple will reside in Siloam Springs.

Community on 08/19/2015