Nuptial vows were exchanged by Cameron Rae Coffey and William James Van Patten at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, in University Park United Methodist Church, Dallas. The Rev. Matt Gaston officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Michael Douglas Coffey of Dallas and the granddaughter of Margie and the late Dale Williamson of Denton, Texas.
Kenny and Jeff Van Patten of Maumelle are the parents of the groom. He is the grandson of Lorine and the late Joe H. Padgett of Maumelle and Hettie and the late Herman W. Van Patten of Searcy.
The altar held two arrangements of hydrangeas, peonies and orchids.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory mermaid-style gown with a strapless bodice and rhinestone belt. The scalloped train was embellished with lace and beading. She carried a bouquet of white peonies, ranunculus and hydrangeas.
Matron of honor was Lauren Shinall Jones of Dallas. Bridesmaids were McKenzie Gorzney of Dallas, cousin of the bride; Katie Van Patten, sister of the groom, and Haley Washburn, both of Maumelle; Emilie Head of Little Rock; and Gina Paradiso of Plano, Texas. They wore champagne-colored gowns with ruched bodices and softly gathered skirts, and carried ivory and blush peonies, roses and hydrangeas.
Flower girl was Avery Watson of Frisco, Texas.
Serving as the groom's honor attendants were Daniel Bingham of North Little Rock and Greg Doyle of Fayetteville. Groomsmen were Will Pierce of Little Rock; Stewart Officer of Fayetteville; Jacob Wray of Crawfordsville; and Ben Hargrave of North Little Rock.
Guests were seated by Tim Tucker Jr. of Wynne; David Bingham of North Little Rock; Adam Koehler of Little Rock; and Cameron McKinney of Jonesboro, cousin of the groom.
A reception at Bent Tree Country Club in Dallas followed the ceremony. Tables were centered with arrangements of gold curly willow branches with hanging crystal votive candle holders and orchids. Music was by Professor D Band of Dallas.
The bride graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a bachelor's degree in public relations/advertising. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta and is a public relations and marketing account executive.
The groom graduated from the university -- where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha -- with a bachelor's degree in communications. He is a commercial real estate account manager for Van Patten & Co. LLC in North Little Rock.
The couple will reside in Little Rock after a wedding trip to Italy, France and Spain.
High Profile on 08/03/2014