Week Of December 31 - January 4
Ward, Riegle exchange nuptials
Tracy Renee Ward, Cridersville, and Phillip A. Riegle, Arlington, exchanged wedding vows Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, rural Jenera. The Rev. Steven P. Edmiston officiated the 2:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is a daughter of Rebecca Ward, Bluffton, S.C., and the late Gary Ward. The groom is a son of Ronald and Carol Riegle, Forest.
The color scheme of the wedding was red and silver. White and red roses decorated the altar and there was a bouquet of red roses in remembrance of the bride's father and the grandparents of the bride and groom.
The bride carried a bouquet of white silk roses.
The matron of honor was Teresa Ullman, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Bridesmaids were Trish Lugo-Barrientos, sister of the bride, Hilton Head Island; Terry Ward, sister of the bride, Savannah, Ga.; Mindi Davis, cousin of the bride, Seattle; Kelli Burke, cousin of the bride, Lima; Suzie Harrison, cousin of the bride, Lima; Erica Riegle, cousin of the groom, Forest; and Amanda Laird, Shawnee. The junior bridesmaid was Courtney Mosgrove, cousin of the bride, Cridersville. They wore various styles of apple red dresses and carried red and white silk flowers made by the bride's aunt.
Groomsmen were Kevin Riegle, brother of the groom, Glendale, Ariz.; Ryan Riegle, brother of the groom, Forest; Shane Leeth, Forest; Josh Launder, Findlay; Tom Boehm, Forest; Drew Roach, Forest; Aaron Korte, Upper Sandusky; and Ben Larbus, Findlay. The junior groomsman was Justin Hernandez, son of the bride. They wore black tuxedos with silver vests and white silk boutonnieres.
The flower girl was Tiffany Barrientos, niece of the bride, Hilton Head Island. The ring bearer was Nathan Ullman, Hilton Head Island.
Ushers were Daniel Riegle, cousin of the groom, Forest; John Fox, Forest; and Brad Wood, Upper Sandusky.
Janet Carey, Arlington, played the piano and organ; Tom Carey, Arlington, played the violin and bass guitar; and John Carey, Arlington, played the acoustic guitar.
Vocalists were Hannah Kimmel and Zac Marquart, both of Arlington. They sang a duet, "May We Be One," during the lighting of the unity candle.
The processional was "Canon in D" and "Wedding March." The recessional was "Prelude in Classic Style."
Amber McLaughlin, cousin of the groom, Upper Sandusky; and Cristian Lugo, nephew of the bride, Hilton Head Island, registered guests from Ohio, South Carolina, Arizona, Georgia and Washington.
A reception was held after the ceremony at the Amvets hall, Findlay.
The new Mrs. Riegle graduated from high school in Hilton Head Island and is a customer service representative at Commercial Savings Bank, Findlay. Mr. Riegle is a graduate of Riverdale High School and the University of Findlay. He graduated in 2004 from the University of Toledo College of Law. He is a Hancock County Commissioner and the youth ministry coordinator at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The couple took a wedding trip to Pahoa, Hawaii, before returning home to 22525 TH 184, Arlington OH 45814.
Any Questions or Concerns Please Contact Our Publisher