Amy Elizabeth McMillen of Blackjack, Texas, and Brian Lee Jay of Little Elm, Texas, were married Oct. 6 at Castle on the Lake in Jacksonville, Texas.
The ceremony was officiated by Judge Chris Davis.
The bride is the daughter of George and Judy McKinney of Blackjack, and the late Duncan McMillen. The groom is the son of Larry and Peggy Jay of Goessel.
Bride’s attendants were John Dobroski, friend of the bride, Debbie McKinney, sister of the bride, Karyn Dobroski, friend of the bride, and Tammy Vierkant, sister of the bride. The flower girl was Valerie Vierkant, niece of the bride.
The groom’s attendants were Karry Lawrence, sister of the groom, Michael Jay, brother of the groom, TJ McKinney, brother of the bride, and Caleb Vierkant, nephew of the bride. The ring bearer was Jacob Vierkant, nephew of the bride.
Ushers were Chip, Austin, Waylon, Luke, Sam, and Hatch Cunningham, cousins of the bride.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Castle on the Lake.
The bride is a graduate of Texas A&M University, and an employee of McKinney & Moore. The groom is a graduate of Pittsburg State University, and an employee of Ford Motor Co.
Following a honeymoon to Puerto Rico, the couple resides in East Texas.
Andrea Lightfoot and Paul Westblade, formerly of Hillsboro, were married Sept. 23 at the Shalimar Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas in front of their family and friends.
The bride is the daughter of Mary Jane Luttrell of Horn Lake, Miss., and Mark Acheson of Memphis, Tenn.
The groom is the son of Linda Schroeder of Atoka, Tenn., and Howard Westblade of Memphis.
A reception in honor of the couple was Sept. 29 at Woodland Hills Country Club in Cordova, Tenn.
Rebecca Nichole Kukuk and Carl Ray Williams were married at 4:30 p.m. July 7 at Eastmoor Methodist Church in Marion with pastor Rick Branson officiating the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Larry and Donna Kukuk of Marion. The groom is the son of Gary Williams of Wichita and Patty Williams of Cedar Point.
Grandparents are Herman and Audrey Kukuk of Perry, Okla., Dorothy Neuerberg of Enid, Okla., Billy Jo and Margie Williams of Cedar Point, and Mildred Reece of Randall.
Matron of honor was Jenile Taylor, friend of the couple. Bridesmaids were Robyn Kukuk, sister of the bride, and Rachel Becker, friend of the bride. Flower girl was Shannon Taylor, goddaughter of the couple.
Best man was Mike Taylor, friend of the couple. Grooms-men were David Tharp, friend of the groom, and Sheldon Harshman, friend of the groom. Ring bearers were Noah and Nathan Kukuk, nephews of the bride.
Ushers were Matthew, Mitchell, Mark and Mason Kukuk, brothers of the bride.
Organist for the ceremony was Dolly Soyez. Candle lighters were Elliot and Samantha Soyez, cousins of the groom. Personal attendant was Carla Tharp, friend of the bride. Guest book and program attendants were Shaina and Sheila Makovec, cousins of the bride, and Dana Beltz, friend of the bride.
Following the ceremony, a reception, dinner and dance were held at the Lincolnville Center. Hostesses for the event were Marissa Makovec, aunt of the bride, and Kayleah and Crystal Kukuk, sisters-in-law of the bride.
The bride is a 2002 graduate of Marion High School and will graduate in December from Manhattan Technical School. She is employed as a department manager for Alltel Cellular at Wal-Mart in Manhattan.
The groom is a 2001 graduate of Chase County School and will graduate in December from Manhattan Technical School. He is employed as a weld technician at New Dymax Manufacturing Company in Wamego.
Following a honeymoon to Oklahoma, the couple resides in Wamego.
