Mr. and Mrs. Tristen Faulkner

Christine Pressnell of Athens and Tristen Faulkner of Prospect, Tenn., were married in a 2 p.m. ceremony March 31 in front of Founders Hall at Athens State University with Kasey Harbin officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Anthony and Tara Pressnell of Athens. She is the granddaughter of the late Buford and Mildred Pressnell.

The groom is the son of Darryl and Pam Faulkner of Prospect, Tenn. He is the grandson of Wayne and Judy Faulkner of Prospect, Tenn., and Ollie Eckstein of Elkmont and the late Fred Eckstein.

The bride was given in marriage by her father.

Maid of honor was Laci Ham and matron of honor was Caitlyn Crouch. The bridal attendant was Dawn Caruso. Raiden Pressnell, brother of the bride, also stood by her side.

The flower girls were Eden McNatt and Colie Fauste.

Darryl Faulkner, father of the groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Matthew Zirbel, Dave Caruso and Davin Sparks and ushers were John Pressnell, Coleby Pressnell, Seth Faulkner and Cole Sparks.

The ringbearer was Landon Wales.

Music was provided by Chris Slaton.

The guest register was kept by Kadyn and Grace Bell.

A reception in the Athens State University ballroom followed the ceremony. Servers were Bethann Hughes and Jessie Russell.

After a wedding trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple returned home to Athens.