Melessa Deanne Hood

Melessa Deanne Hood of Nashville, Tenn., and Robert Blake Sain of Bolivar, Tenn., were married in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony June 19 at The Westin Bridge Street Town Center with Tony Andrews officiating.

The bride is the daughter of René and JoAnn Hood of Athens. She is the great-granddaughter of Jerry Gilbert and Shirley Hood, both of Athens, and the late Harry Gilbert and Henry Hood Jr.

The groom is the son of Bobby and DaJuan Sain of Bolivar. He is the grandson of Grady and Joy Herriman and Louise Sain, all of Bolivar, and the late W. Jack Sain.

The bride is given in marriage by her father René Hood.

Matrons of honor were Stacey Leimback and Anna Marie Preston, sisters of the bride. Bridal attendants were Shelby Sain, sister of the groom, and Lindsey Dunnavant, Tiffany Frank, Katie Harbin, Kelly Kormos, Katie Pigott, Liza Toungette and Kate Webb.

The flower girl was Emi Jo Leimbach, niece of the bride.

Bobby Sain, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Chase Sain, brother of the groom, and Blake Armstrong, Joseph Emerson, Noble Grant, Eric Henley, Nick Kessler, Chase King, Corey Madden and Justin Reynolds.

The ring bearers were Peyton Preston, nephew of the bride, and Colton Leimbach, nephew of the bride.

Music was provided by harpist, Steven Miller.

The guest register was kept by Jensen Pugh, cousin of the bride.

A reception followed the ceremony at the Westin Bridge Street Town Center.

After a wedding trip to San Lucia, the couple returned home to Jackson