Stephen Shook married Jessica Waldrop in a 2006 ceremony at the
UT trial gardens on Neyland Drive. After getting ready at
Maplehurst Inn, Jessica arrived for a sunny ceremony in the middle of the gardens.
Lake Terrace Trio provided music for the ceremony, and 3 little princesses provided petals in the grassy aisle. After the short ceremony and some group photos in the shade, we were just a short drive from the reception.
The reception was held on the
Tennessee Riverboat, the Star of Knoxville. Because the day was hot, most of our time was spent in the air-conditioned main level, but the kids did enjoy visiting the upper deck and bow as we made our way down the Tennessee river. They also enjoyed the butterfly wedding cake and the groom's cake that was decorated with a transformer and care bears. Jessica & Stephen did a great job including the younger guests, playing some music that they could dance to and even passing around a basket full of toys that they could choose from.
Once we arrived back at the dock, Stephen & Jessica walked down Volunteer Landing, enjoying some time alone together as husband and wife while I snapped a few more photos.
Now time for a few photos before I have to run out for a meeting...
The food provided on the riverboat was tasty and colorful - perfect for the hot and hungry guests.
