Cahill Ballentine.

Caroline Cahill and Dennis Russell Ballentine were united in marriage at six o'clock in the evening on Saturday June 25, 2005, at Paris-Yates Chapel in Oxford.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Drew Cahill of Jackson, Tennessee. She is the granddaughter of Mr. Timothy Cahill and the late Mrs. Christina Cahill of Galion, Ohio, and the late Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Lucky of Magee.

The groom is the son of Dr. Michael Ballentine of Kansas City, Kansas, and Mrs. Patricia Hamblen of Jacksonville, Florida. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ballentine of Kansas City, Missouri, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lynn of Tacoma, Washington.

The romance surrounding this couple was evident throughout their wedding, and sentimental details infused their day. The ambiance was set from the moment the groom proposed at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The intimate ceremony was officiated by R. Start Little, and organist Jason Derrick performed the nuptial music.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was elegant in a fairy tale gown featuring a sweetheart neckline and delicately beaded spaghetti straps. The satin bodice was fastened with covered buttons and clasped at the waist with a family heirloom brooch, worn by her maternal great-grandmother nearly one hundred years ago. The tulle ball-gown skirt flowed gracefully into a train embellished with lace, pearls, and sequins. The veil was scalloped at fingertip length and scattered with delicate pearls. The bride borrowed her paternal grandmother's sapphire ring and carried a hand-tied bouquet of white roses and pearl sprays.

Attending the bride as her maid of honor was Leigh Boyko. Bridesmaids were Ashley Hutton and Brynna Cool.

Serving the groom as best man was Jay Jones. Groomsmen were Keith Sisson and Nathan Price. Ushers were Matt Bandermann, John Carr, Jason Clark, and Josh Smith. Honorary ushers were Derek Cahill and Jeff Sharp.

Following the ceremony, the bride and groom exited the chapel under a cascade of designer rice. The bride's parents hosted a regal reception lit by over one hundred candles at the Oxford University Club, with entertainment by the Over-the-Hill Jazz Band. The wedding cake was a five-tier masterpiece featuring a custom-made bride and groom replica. The groom's cake was a classic tuxedo design, adorned with tuxedo strawberries. The bride and groom were surprised and honored when Colonel Reb arrived to dance with the bride.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom's father hosted a rehearsal dinner at The Downtown Grill on the historic Oxford Square.

As the happy newlyweds departed for their fabulous honeymoon in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, their family and friends sent them off with bubbles, hugs, and kisses!