[ Weddings ]

Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Aug 13, 2000 by Capital-Journal

- Weddings

Heather Moon

Robert Garst

Moon-Garst

Heather Moon became the bride of Robert Garst in a 4 p.m. ceremony March 25, 2000, at Northern Hills Baptist Church in Topeka.

The Rev. Brian Holt officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Robert and Brenda Casper and Wayne and Gayla Moon, all of Topeka. Parents of the bridegroom are Glen and Roberta Garst of Topeka.

Kandice Epperson, Topeka, was matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Emily Grose, Bern; and Carly Moon, Topeka, sister of the bride.

Fred Garst, Topeka, was best man. Serving as groomsmen were Jamie Moon, brother of the bride, and Zachary Garst, Topeka, brother of the groom.

Tyler Moon and Nicholas Casper of Topeka, brothers of the bride, were the ring bearers. Candles were lighted by Chris and Ryan Patrick, Harveyville. The ushers were Marc Shaffer and Jonathan Crumpler, Topeka.

Sara Roberts, Topeka, was the guest book attendant and Crystal Horton, Topeka, was in charge of gifts.

A reception followed in the union hall of Carpenter's Union No. 1445.

The newlyweds reside in Topeka.

Saasha McReynolds

Dan Huston

McReynolds-Huston

Saasha McReynolds and Dan Huston exchanged marriage vows June 3, 2000, in an outdoor ceremony in the amphitheater at the Raintree Montessori School in Lawrence.

Judge Robert W. Fairchild officiated at the 5 p.m. ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Keith and Lleanna McReynolds of Lawrence and granddaughter of Clayton and Virginia Lewick of Lincoln.

The bridegroom is the son of Steve and Sue Huston of Topeka. He is the grandson of Ralph and Pat Huston of Sun City, Ariz., and Don and Maxine Gibbs of Topeka.

Heather Eichhorn, Lawrence, was her sister's matron of honor. Also attending the bride was her brother-in-law, Grant Eichhorn, Lawrence.

The groom's attendants were his brother and sister, Tom Huston, Long Island, N.Y., and Katie Huston, Topeka.

The flower girls were Quillen Eichhorn, Lawrence, and Courtney Huston, Long Island, N.Y., nieces of the bride and groom. The wedding and reception hosts were Stephen and Ann Anderson, Lawrence. Music was provided by Johnny and Di Gibbs, Santa Fe, N.M., uncle and aunt of the groom.

An outdoor buffet supper and reception followed in the school yard, where guests and their children participated in horseback riding, fishing, volleyball, swimming and dancing to the music of a swing band.

The bride is an elementary teacher at the Raintree Montessori School in Lawrence.

The groom is an electrician with B.C. Smith Electric in Kansas City.

After a honeymoon trip to Canada, the newlyweds are at home in Lawrence.

Kelly Ann Dickinson

Todd Michael Zimmerman

Dickinson-Zimmerman

Kelly Ann Dickinson and Todd Michael Zimmerman exchanged marriage vows in a 6 p.m. ceremony April 29, 2000, at Western Hills Baptist Church in Topeka.

The Rev. Carl Steele officiated.

The bride is the daughter of John and Patricia Dickinson of Topeka and the bridegroom is the son of Dennis and Deborah Zimmerman of Belle Plaine.

Jamie Dickinson was the maid of honor and Lesley Nolan was the matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Chrissy McClure and Melissa Koch.

Doug Zimmerman was best man. The groomsmen were John Nolan, Josh Carr and Bruce DeDonder.

A reception followed at the Kansas Museum of History.

The bride is employed by the Menninger Clinic as a daily living counselor.

The groom is employed by Shawnee County Parks and Recreation as a recreation leader.

After a wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the newlyweds are at home in Topeka.

Karri Lynn McKinsey

David Karl Cromer

McKinsey-Cromer

Karri Lynn McKinsey became the bride of David Karl Cromer in a 5 p.m. service July 1, 2000, at Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka with the Rev. Peter Tremain officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Richard and Lynn McKinsey of Topeka. She is the granddaughter of Dean and Louise Fockele of Topeka.

Parents of the bridegroom are Jerald and Margaret Cromer of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Julie Schaller, Minneapolis, was the maid of honor, and Cori Bird, Topeka, was the bridesmaid.

Greg Cromer, Littleton, Colo., was best man. Also attending the groom were Bob Russell, Colorado Springs, and the groom's sons, Joshua and Jacob Cromer of Topeka.

Emily and Sarah Cromer, Littleton, Colo., were the flower girls. The ring bearer was Lauren Collins, Grain Valley, Mo. Candles were lighted by Chris and Jennifer McKinsey, Manhattan. Serving as ushers were Chris McKinsey, Manhattan; Ronald Fockele, Topeka; and Dan Fockele, Beverly Hills, Calif.

Jerald Cromer, father of the groom, was the reader. Music was provided by soloist Detria Anderson, Topeka, and trumpeter Blair Anderson, Topeka.

Trang Gardiner, Peculiar, Mo., was the guest book attendant and Amy Wabaunsee, Lansing, Mich., was the gift attendant. Programs were given to the guests by Elizabeth Tucker, Overland Park. Tina Stephens, Olathe, was the bride's personal attendant. Lyn Scardina, Topeka, was the wedding coordinator.