Byers, McFarlin united Amy Michelle Byers and Michael Lynn McFarlin were united in marriage during a double ring ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Little Log Chapel in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The bride is the daughter of Charlie and Jennifer Byers of Kenton. Serving as matron of honor was Candi Larwence, best friend of the bride of Kenton. Serving as best man was Shannon Last, sister of the groom, of Tampa, Fla. A reception was held on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Armory Ballroom in Kenton. The bride is a graduate of Kenton High School and is attending Sinclair Community College. She is employed at Lowe’s Home Improvement Center. The groom is a graduate of Kenton High School and is employed at International Paper. The couple resides in Kenton.

Stump, Shepherd wed Torrie Christina Diane Stump and Trey Andrew Shepherd were united in marriage during a 4:30 p.m. ceremony Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Ohio Northern University English Chapel in Ada by Pastor L. Eugene Oburn. The bride is the daughter of Todd and Sarah Stump of Williamstown. The groom is the son of Tracy and Darla Shepherd of Kenton. Attending the guest register were Courtney Winegardner of Harrod and Ashley Hickle of Reynoldsburg, both friends of the couple. Organist was Jody Wolford of Arlington, friend of the bride. Pianist was Erica Wolford of Arlington, friend of the bride. Vocalist was Darrell Heintz of Sidney, uncle of the groom. The bride wore a white strapless satin gown with lace detailing on the bodice and hem of the skirt. She carried a bouquet of white peonies and green hydrangeas with peacock feather accents. Serving as matron of honor was Sydney Glick, sister of the bride of Arlington. Bridesmaids were Amanda Wolford of Arlington, Rene Inniger of Arlington, Michelle Mayle of Findlay, all friends of the bride; Amanda Stump and Kaycie Stump, both of Belle Center and cousins of the bride. Flower girl was Hanna Nicholl, cousin of the bride of Galloway. Serving as best man was Dylan Shepherd, brother of the groom of Kenton. Groomsmen were Micah Scott of Hilliard, Isaac Fisher of Forest, Jason McBride of Dola, Steven Wright of Middletown, all friends of the groom and Casey Glick of Arlington, brother-in-law of the bride. Ringbearer was Bradden Losiewicz, friend of the bride of Findlay. A reception followed at the Community Building at the fairgrounds. A wedding trip was taken in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The bride is a 2004 graduate of Arlington High School and will graduate from the University of Findlay in 2010 with a degree in physical therapy. The groom is a 2004 graduate of Hardin Northern High School and a 2008 graduate of Ohio Northern University with an electrical engineering degree. He is an electrical engineer at GROB in Bluffton. The couple reside at 123 W. Liberty St., Arlington, 45814.

Henkle and High united Jennifer Lynn Henkle and Nick Alexander High were united in marriage during a 3:30 p.m. ceremony Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Forest Park United Methodist Church, Lima, by Pastor Mike Colllingsworth. The bride is the daughter of Dan and Judy Henkle of Roundhead. The groom is the son of Steve and Karen High of Belle Center and Pat and Dennis Bassett of Columbus Grove. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Dan Henkle. Serving as matron of honor was Kristin Colley. Bridesmaids were Brittany Craig, Libby Brodman and Mandy Schneck. Flower Girl was Alana Colley. Serving as best man was Steve High. Groomsmen were Cory Castle, Heath Ritchey, Tyler Brodman and Barry Schneck. Ringbearer was Kiser Colley. A reception followed at the same location. A honeymoon was taken to Key West, Florida. The couple reside in Alger.

Isenbarger, Carter wed Dawn Isenbarger and Jack Carter were united in marriage during a double ring ceremony at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2008, in an outdoor ceremony at the home of Eugene and Betty Oates by Pastor Gregg King. The bride is the daughter of Darius and Deb Isenbarger of Kenton. The groom is the son of the late Charles and Georgia Carter. The bride wore a strapless, white, satin, A-line gown with a side-draped bodice and an asymmetrical skirt. She wore a diamond tiara. She carried a bouquet of white roses and yellow lilies. Flower girl was Makenna Isenbarger, daughter of the couple. Ringbearer was Bryce Manson, son of the bride. A small reception was held with a larger one planned at a later date. Servers were Betty Oates of Kenton, aunt of the bride; Krista King of Dunkirk, sister of the bride and Amy Drummond of Las Vegas, Nev., cousin of the bride. A cruise will be taken in the future. The bride is a 1995 graduate of Hardin Northern High School and a graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor of science degree and an associates degree from Rhodes State College. She is employed at St. Rita’s Medical Center in the endoscopy department. The groom is a graduate of Springfield High School in Springfield, Ill. and received an associates degree in political science from Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Ill. He is employed at DTR Industries in Bluffton. The couple resides in Ada.

Snider and Thiel united Rhonda K. Snider and Jay Thiel were united in marriage during a ceremony on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at A Special Memory Chapel in Las Vegas, Nev. The bride is the daughter of Harold and Kathy Snider of Kenton. She is employed at Honda in Marysville. The groom is the son of Kevin and Sharon Thiel of Forest. He is employed at BridgeStone in Upper Sandusky. A reception will be held Saturday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hardin County Fairgrounds Community Building. The couple reside at 16284 Maureen Drive, Kenton.

O'Reilly, McFarland wed Brittany O'Reilly and Steve McFarland were united in marriage during a 4:30 p.m., outdoor ceremony on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at All Occasions in Waldo by Rev. Gary. The bride is the daughter of Mary Lou O'Reilly of Richwood and Dennis O'Reilly of Lakeview. The groom is the son of Ruth and Gene McFarland of Shelby. The bride wore a long candlelight white gown with a beaded, strapless bodice featuring a sweetheart neckline. The gown flowed into a long silk chiffon train. She carried a bouquet of hand-tied lavender roses. Serving as maid of honor was Christine Sutherin, friend of the bride of Belle Center. Serving as matron of honor was Tisha Beeching, sister of the bride of West Mansfield. Bridesmaids were Christine Rostorfer of Kenton and Tara Mouser of Ridgeway, both friends of the bride and Sara O'Reilly, sister-in-law of the bride of Richwood. Flower girls were Jenna Hanlon of Blanchester and Alyssa Beeching of West Mansfield, both nieces. Serving as best man was John England of Mount Victory, friend of the couple. Groomsmen were Ryan Mook of Dublin and Anthony Gest of Grove City, both friends of the groom; Michael Beeching of West Mansfield, brother-in-law of the bride and Andy Bottorf, friend of the groom of Mansfield. Ringbearers were Christian O'Reilly, son of the bride of Marysville and Alec O'Reilly, nephew of Richwood. A reception followed at All Occasions. A wedding trip was taken to Riviera Maya, Mexico. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Ridgemont High School and a 2005 graduate of The Ohio State University and is pursuing an MBA from Franklin University. She is a human resources coordinator for Verizon Wireless in Dublin. The groom is a 1997 graduate of Mansfield Christian High School and is employed as a loan officer for U.S. Bank. The couple reside at 344 Shellbark Road, Marysville, 43040.

Carey and Clinger wed Rianna Carey and Jon Clinger were united in marriage during a double ring ceremony Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. at Church of the Master in Westerville by Pastor Todd Anderson. The bride is the daughter of Charles E. and Kimberly Carey of Kenton. The groom is the son of John and Debbie Schneider of Buckeye Lake and Stewart and Julie Clinger of Columbus. Pianist and vocalist was Chris Hardy from World Harvest Church in Canal Winchester, friend of the couple. Attending the guest register was Dan and Lynn Carey, aunt and uncle of the bride of Washington Court House. The bride wore a strapless ivory floor length gown with full train and hand embroidery and crystals along the bottom of the train. The bodice was corset style with embroidery and crystals also. She wore a matching fingertip veil with hand embroidery and crystals along the edges. She carried a vintage hankie that was her Grandmother Hoover's and wore her Mother's diamond bracelet. She carried a long stemmed white calla lily. Serving as matron of honor was Sara Yosick of Columbus, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jenny Hockenberry of Columbus, friend of the bride; Myra Carey of Kenton, sister-in-law of the bride and junior bridesmaid was Leanne Clinger, daughter of the groom. Flower girl was Ashley Clinger of New Albany, daughter of the groom. Serving as best man was Donnie Smith of Columbus, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Vince Catalogna of Columbus, friend of the couple; Jerry May of Columbus, friend of the groom; Brandon Carey of Kenton, brother of the bride. Junior groomsman was Braytton Krock, son of the bride. A catered sit down meal was held at the Embassy Suites in Columbus. A wedding trip was taken to the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean. The bride is an OSU School of Cosmetology graduate and is a hair designer at Charles Penzones Grand Salon in Columbus. The groom is a graduate of Otterbein College with a degree in business and marketing. He is a corporate manager of Burger King Corp. in Columbus. The couple reside in New Albany.

Conley and Rall united Susan Michelle Kramp Conley and Vaughn Ryan Rall were united in marriage Saturday, June 14, 2008 during a double ring ceremony in the Granville Buxton Inn Patio Gardens by Pastor Walter Mansfield of Bellefontaine. The bride is the daughter of Charlene Kramp of Bellefontaine and the late Peter Kramp. The groom is the son of Larry and Janice Rall of Kenton. Serving as matron of honor was Lisa Reiss of Marysville, friend of the couple. Maid of Honor was Heather Conley, daughter of the bride. Flower girl was Grace Rall, niece of the groom of Ada. Serving as best man was Tony Messenger of Forest. Groomsman was Anthony Jorgenson of Belle Center, friend of the couple. Ushers were Perry Rall of Harrod, brother of the groom; Tyler and Dillon Rall of Ada, nephews of the groom. A luncheon reception was served in the Green House Restaurant to 35 guests. The groom's family hosted a reception July 12 in the Hardin County Veterans' Memorial Park Golf Course Clubhouse. Rev. R. Scott Johnson, Kenton, performed a wedding vow renewal ceremony with 95 guests in attendance. Servers were Jeff and Donna Morrison and Russell and Judy Blue, all of Kenton and friends of the couple. Tony Messenger and son, Phillip, of Forest provided the music. The bride is employed by the Logan County Direct-Care Rehabilitation Residential Homes. The groom is employed by Scioto L.L.C., Marysville at the East Liberty Honda Manufacturing plant. The couple reside in Belle Center.

Molk/Lippenga united Kelli Jo Molk and Timothy Howard Lippenga were united in marriage during a double ring ceremony at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2008 at St. John's United Church of Christ, Kenton by Rev. R. Scott Johnson. The bride is the daughter of Brett Molk of Kenton and Kathy Molk of Bellefontaine. The groom is the son of Howard and Cindy Lippenga of Croswell, Mich. Attending the guest register was Jordan Noll of Croswell, Mich., friend of the couple. Greeters were Michelle Ray and Scott and Tiffany VonAlmen, all of Columbus and Lisa Minken of Urbana, all friends of the bride. Passing out programs were Adam Toerner and Abby Toerner, cousins of the bride and Lily Smit, cousin of the groom. Organist was Randall Rogers of Kenton. Pianist was Teresa Secord, also of Kenton. Vocalist was Elizabeth Boskovich of Mount Vernon, friend of the bride. The bride wore a Mori Lee organza gown trimmed with Duchess satin. An embroidered beaded netting overlay the strapless bodice with an asymmetrical, satin draping. The A-line skirt featured peaked beaded embroidery on the flowing organza with a satin beaded band edging the hemline onto the chapel length train. The bride wore a waist-length veil made of delicate tulle with rhinestones throughout. She carried a bouquet of white sweetheart roses, spray roses, tea roses and gerber daisies with fucia wax flowers, gathered with white satin ribbon and pearls. Inside her bouquet was an ivory silk hankie sent home from Normandy during World War II by her grandfather Lloyd Molk to her grandmother. Serving as matron of honor was Rachael Molk of Dover, sister-in-law of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kim Miller of Commercial Point; Lindsey Robinson of Troy, Beryl Dudek of Kenton, all friends of the bride; Laura Richardson of St. John, Ind., Kathy Lippenga of Croswell, Mich., both sisters of the groom. Serving as best man was Michael Noll of Croswell, Mich., friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Matt Dudek of Kenton, friend of the groom; Mark Molk of Dover, brother of the bride and Joe Richardson of St. John, Ind., brother-in-law of the groom. Ringbearer was T.C. Molk of Dover, nephew of the bride. A reception followed at the Hardin County Armory in Kenton. Greeters were Scott and Shannon Kuhlman of Kenton, friends of the couple. A wedding trip was taken to Sandals Whitehouse, Jamaica. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Kenton High School and a 2003 graduate of Otterbein College with a bachelor of science degree in middle childhood education and has her masters in education. She is employed with Bellefontaine City Schools as an eighth grade language arts teacher. The groom is a 1997 graduate of Croswell-Lexington High School and a 2003 graduate of Ferris State University with a bachelor of science degree in rubber engineering technology. He is employed as a national accounts manager at HBD/Thermoid, Inc. in Bellefontaine. The couple reside at 229 Oak Drive, West Liberty.

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