Heidi Knust and Jesse Newman Jr., both of Peabody, were married Sept. 26 at Peabody United Methodist Church with pastor Linda Willey officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Wade and Bev Knust of Peabody. The groom is the son of Jesse and Dawn Newman of Peabody and Brenda Dannelly of Chanute.

Maid of honor was Amber Knust, and best man was Holton Middleton.

The bridesmaid was Andrea Jost, and the groomsman was Kenny Mayfield.

Organ music was provided by Steve Glover.

A reception was held at the church following the ceremony. Reception host was Deb Windsor, and reception servers were Paula Jost, Jana Wedel, Dawn Newman and Ashley Coble.

Matz, Morgan exchange vows

Lindsay Renee Matz and James Paul Morgan III were married Aug. 14 at Eastmoor United Methodist Church in Marion with pastor Rick Branson officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Steven and Janet Matz of rural Lincolnville. The groom is the son of James Paul and Janice Morgan Jr. of Derby.

Maid of honor was Stephanie Goossen of Newton, friend of the bride. Best man was William Jones of Derby, friend of the groom.

Bridesmaids were Jennifer Glynn of Hays, friend of the couple; Carly Hawthorne of Hays, friend of the bride; Sasha Larson of Abilene, friend of the bride; and Julia Morgan of Derby, sister of the groom.

Flower girls were Anna Marie Radachy of Euclid, Ohio, cousin of the groom, and Maggie Matz of rural Lincolnville, cousin of the bride.

Groomsmen were Patrick Burnett of Hays, friend of the couple; Shaun Linenberger of Wichita, friend of the groom; Andrew Matz of Emporia, brother of the bride; and John Morgan of Derby, brother of the groom.

Ringbearer was Thatcher Whalen of Colorado Springs, Colo., cousin of the groom.

Ushers were Adam Matz of rural Lincolnville, brother of the bride, and David Whalen of Derby, cousin of the groom.

Candlelighters were the mothers of the couple.

Guestbook and gift attendants were Aimee Goossen of Gutherie, Okla., and Sarah Goodin of Manhattan, both friends of the bride.

Musicians were organist and pianist Ruth Ann Carlson of rural Lincolnville, friend of the bride, and soloist Julia Morgan of Derby, sister of the groom.

Given away by her father, the bride wore a strapless tulle-over-satin A-line white gown highlighted with a beaded-flower lace bodice, a scalloped hem and buttons down the back. The chapel-length train featured beaded-flower lace trim.

The bride carried a bouquet of cascading white and yellow silk daisies and lilacs and ivy.

The reception was held at Best Western of Wichita North/Park City.

Reception attendants were aunts of the bride, Judy Murphy of Chapman, Paulette Larson of Gilbert, Ariz., and Sharon Matz of rural Lincolnville; and aunts of the groom, Jill Flory of Liberty, Mo., Denise Morgan of Corning N.Y., Diane Radachy of Euclid, Kathy Huffman of St. Albens W.Va., Jean Naka of Fairfax, Va., and Sherry Morgan of Marietta, Ga.

The bride is a 2000 graduate of Centre High School in Lost Springs. She earned a degree in information networking and telecommunications with an emphasis in media studies at Fort Hays State University in 2003. She is employed with Clear Channel Radio in Wichita as an account executive with Kissin' Country.

The groom is a 2000 graduate of Bishop Carroll High School in Wichita. He graduated with a degree in business administration in marketing from Fort Hays State University in 2004. He is employed with Edward Jones Investments as an investment representative.

Following a honeymoon in Las Vegas, the couple resides in Wichita.

Baker, Carlson wed June 5

Bethany Linda Baker and Eric Michael Carlson were married June 5 at Council Grove First Baptist Church with pastor Brian Anderson of Manhattan officiating the double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Roy and Linda Baker of Council Grove. The groom is the son of Ronnie and Susan Carlson of Lincolnville.

Grandparents are Clarence and Maria Baker and Walter and Marie Wood, all of North Carolina; Terry Griffin of Mississippi; and Joyce and Ruth Ann Carlson of Lincolnville.

Matron of honor was Tory Jost of Manhattan, friend of the couple. Best man was Lucas Carlson of Wichita, brother of the groom.

Bridesmaids were friends of the bride and groom Nicole Hornbaker of Copeland and Susan Nye and Kristin Huerter, both of Manhattan.

Flower girl was Amber Bacon of Council Grove.

Groomsmen were Justin Huynh of Manhattan, friend of the couple; Jonathan Herbel of Salina, friend of the groom; and Jason Baker, brother of the bride.

Ring bearer was Matt Bacon of Council Grove.

Ushers were Seth Martin of Manhattan, friend of the couple, and Brandon Hanschu of St. Louis, friend of the groom.

Candlelighters were Tracey Baker of Topeka, sister-in-law of the bride; and Courtney Pretzer of Council Grove, friend of the bride.

Greeters were Natalie Carlson of Winfield and Valerie Rock of Manhattan.

Scripture reader was Dale Powell, friend of the bride.

Musicians were pianist Andrea Carlson, vocalist Allison Spillman, vocalist and guitarist Ben Deaver and trumpeter Jennie Throne.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a white matte-satin strapless A-line wedding gown in a Signature design. The bodice, hemline and cathedral train were adorned with Alencon lace featuring hand-sewn pearls and sequins on centers of five-petal lace flowers.

The bride wore a crystal and pearl encrusted tiara and a pure-white two-tiered fingertip veil edged with satin ribbon.

The bridal bouquet featured white roses, lilacs and baby pink carnations arranged in a silver holder.

Following the ceremony, a dinner and dance was held at the Morris County Fairground building, decorated as a floral garden.

Reception hosts were Duane and Karen Carlson of Lincolnville.

Reception gift attendants were Andrea Myers of Topeka and Allison Shields of Lincolnville.

The wedding toast was offered by Lucas Carlson and Tory Jost.

Wedding-cake servers were Morgan Ruhnke of Kansas City, Julie Noeth of Tampa, Erin Myers of Topeka and Brooke Carlson of Lincolnville.

The bride is a 2000 graduate of Council Grove High School, teaches in White City and attends Kansas State University to earn a master's degree in special education.

The groom is a 2000 graduate of Centre High School and plans to earn a degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in business.

Following a honeymoon in Niagara Falls, N.Y., the couple resides in Manhattan.