Wedding: Crystal & TJ

Crystal LeAnn Farrer and James Kenneth Edenfield III were married at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at Oak Hill Church of Christ in Rome.

The bride is the daughter of David Farrer of Rome and Cyndie and Carl Crider of Silver Creek. She is the granddaughter of Louise Farrer and Mary Vaughn, both of Rome, and the late Robert G. Farrer and Bennie Duvall.

The groom is the son of Ken Edenfield Jr. of Rome and Janice Edenfield of Adairsville. He is the grandson of Annette Edenfield of Rome, Mildred Moore of Adairsville and the late Emmett Mulkey and Ken Edenfield Sr.

Joey L. Haynes of Rome performed the double-ring ceremony. Sheer bows of sapphire ribbon adorned with white Catteya orchids and peacock feathers marked the family pews. Photos of both the bride and groom’s grandfathers were placed along with two lit candles on a memorial table in the foyer.

A program of wedding music included various selections from the String Quartet Tribute to the Dave Matthews Band including “Best of What’s Around,” “Crash Into Me,” “Satellite,” “Say Goodbye,” “The Space Between” and “Smile That Way.” Vocalists were Joey Cross, Love Daniels and Anthony Johnson, all of Rome. They performed “I Will Be Here,” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” The Spirit One Gospel Choir of Rome performed “Amazing Grace” and “Oh, Happy Day!”

Deana Spranza of Silver Creek, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor. Kacie and Shelby Farrer, both of Rome, sisters of the bride, were the maids of honor. Bridesmaids were Kristi Clark of Atlanta, Laura Edenfield of Rome, sister of the groom, Brittney McCord of Adairsville and Angelica Mosley of Dallas, cousin of the bride. They wore a combination of wide-strapped and strapless tea-length duchess satin dresses in sapphire blue with celestial blue sashes tied in bows. Bridesmaids carried bouquets of cream-colored orchids and peacock feathers tied in sheer sapphire ribbon, embellished with pearls.

Ashtyn Edenfield of Adairsville, daughter of the groom, was the junior bridesmaid. She wore a spaghetti strap floor-length gown in sapphire blue with an empire waist. It was adorned with iridescent beads and sequins in various shades of blue along the neckline. She carried a small bouquet of cream-colored orchids and peacock feathers tied in sheer sapphire ribbon, embellished with pearls.

Gabriella Mosley of Dallas, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl. She wore an ivory spaghetti strap floor-length gown that was fitted at the waist and fell into a pick-up skirt. A satin sash of sapphire blue accented the waist and was tied in a bow. She carried a kissing ball made with ribbon of various shades of blue and gold.

The bride, given in marriage by her family and escorted by her mother, wore an ivory satin strapless gown with a champagne band along the neckline which formed into a champagne corseted back. The gown featured a chapel-length train fitted through the waist which fell into gentle pick-ups along the bottom. She wore an ivory birdcage veil embellished with pearls and a custom-made hairpiece with peacock and rooster feathers decorated with a pearl and sapphire stone brooch. The bride carried a bouquet of cream-colored orchids and peacock feathers tied with a sheer ribbon of sapphire blue and adorned with pearls. She also carried her Chi Omega handkerchief given to her on the day of initiation into sisterhood.

Vann Knight of Rome was the best man. Groomsmen were Jimmy Childs of Rome, Charlie Crider of Silver Creek, brother of the bride, Ken Edenfield Jr. of Rome, father of the groom, Andrew Edenfield of Rome, brother of the groom, Scott Foss of Nashville and Bradley Smith of Rome.

The junior groomsmen were John Spranza IV and Nicholas Spranza, both of Silver Creek, nephews of the bride.

Wade Crider of Armuchee, nephew of the bride, was the ring bearer.

The mother of the bride wore a medium champagne-colored pant suit with a chiffon overlay. The suit was enhanced with a sheer jacket of champagne that was accented by gold and champagne iridescent sequins on the sleeves. Her top was also embellished with the same sequins as the jacket. The mother of the groom wore an icy-sage ruche chiffon gown with a floor-length skirt and a beaded collar. A wide ruche waist framed the keyhole bodice of the gown. The mothers and grandmothers were presented with corsages of white Catteya orchids accented with sapphire ribbon. All flowers were hand-made by the bride’s mother.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Georgia Highlands College’s Lakeview Building in Rome. Refreshments included the bride’s three-tier red velvet cake with butter cream cheese icing and cream cheese filling. The cake was accented with sapphire blue ribbon and a peacock feather ornament on each tier. A gold cake-topper with sapphires, in the initial “E,” adorned the top of the cake. The groom’s cake was a chocolate sheet cake featuring a North Carolina Tarheels theme.

The evening before the wedding, the groom’s family hosted a rehearsal dinner at Old Havana Cigar Co.

Other prenuptial parties included a meet-the-in-laws luncheon hosted by the bride’s family; a work shower at Georgia Highlands College hosted by Alison Lampkin and Angelica Mosley; a martinis and monograms shower hosted by Kristi Clark, Lisa Hartsfield, Ali Kimberl, Brittney McCord, Angelica Mosley and Deana Spranza at the home of Ali Kimberl; a miscellaneous shower and brunch hosted by Lisa Faircloth, Janet Smith, Jo Smith and Susan Stephens at the Stephen’s home; a church shower hosted by the ladies of Oak Hill Church of Christ; a bachelorette celebration weekend in Savannah hosted by the mother and sisters of the bride and Miranda Underhill; a couples luau hosted by the bride’s family, bridesmaids and Hailey Marion at Meadow Lakes Country Club in Cedartown and a ladies shower hosted by Janice Edenfield and Leigh Jackson at the Mount Berry United Methodist Church.

After a wedding trip to Chicago, Ill., the couple will reside in Rome.