Published: July 08, 2006 10:20 pm         

Owens, Adams say wedding vows

AMBER — Stephanie Lynne Owens and Trey Thomas Adams were united in marriage May 27, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Amber. The ceremony took place at 6 o'clock in the evening with Chris Gresham officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Kathy Scarbrough and John Owens. She is the granddaughter of Edward and Colleen Scarbrough of Wichita, Kansas, Phyllis Law of Shawnee, and Hope Owens of Chickasha.

The groom is the son of Tom and Linda Adams of Amber. He is the grandson of Tom and Rose Zita Adams of Tuttle and Jerry and Wanda Standridge of Amber.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a stunning vintage style strapless gown with sequin bordering and diamond broaches. Stephanie wore a tiara and a floor-length vail.

Flowers included pink and fuschia roses, green hydrangeas, pink and white carnations, bells of Ireland, and pink gladiolas. The alter table held silver candelabras, pillar candle holders, the unity candle, and a flower filled silver candelabra. Hundreds of candles were lit giving the sanctuary a romantic glow. Elaborate flower arrangments filled the stage. Foral topiaries lined the Faith, Hope, and Love aisle runner that was lavished with rose petals. The bride carried a pink and white rose clutch bouquet.

Bridesmaids were Rebecca Cassmeyer, J.J. Parrish, friends of the bride, and Sharlet Alien and Lucille Shermen, cousins of the groom. The groom's brother, Josh Adams, served as the best man. Groomsmen were Aaron Willeford and Derek Alien, cousins of the groom, and Wes Streahla, friend of the groom.

McKayla Russell and Montana Owens, brother and sister of the bride, served as flower girl and ring bearer. Ushers were James and Jason Owens, brothers of the bride, Nathen Henderson, and Justin Ast, friends of the groom. Accompanist was John Cornish, cousin of the groom. Aaron Willeford and Tiffany Gresham sang "The Prayer." Aaron also sang "I Will Be Here" and "All I Ask of You" with Rashel Cornish.

The reception was decorated with beautiful flower filled vases sat on pink satin table cloths lit by French pillar lights. Servers included Clarissa and Camille Fulton, Ashley Grubbs, Becky Turner, and Sandra Howard.

Trey and Stephanie, both full-time students, work at Standridge Equipment and Chickasha Bank & Trust, respectively. After the couple's return from their honeymoon on a Carribean cruise, they will make their home in Amber.