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Mr. and Mrs. Darren Jacob Hertenstein

The Savannah Center in West Chester provided the setting for an evening ceremony uniting Amy Michelle Keller and Darren Jacob Hertenstein in marriage May 16.

The Rev. Paul Ravenscraft provided the nuptials.

The bride wore a long, ivory satin halter gown embroidered with flower pearls and rhinestones. She carried a bouquet of pink and white daisies and ivory roses.

Jessica Fischer, Caitlin Coffey, Tara Gunderson, Dominique Mason and Heather Klette served as bridesmaids. They wore black satin gowns with sweetheart-necklines and pool-colored sashes. They carried pink and white gerbera daisies.

Bridegroomsmen were Jeremy Goddard, Mark Farris, Greg Rahm, Aaron Keller and Gabe Moyer.

A reception followed at the Savannah Center.

The new Mrs. Hertenstein, a daughter of Dave and Linda Keller of Cleves, is an office manager at Banfield Pet Hospital in Cincinnati.

Mr. Hertenstein, a son of Bob and Nora Hertenstein of Bellefontaine, is a lab supervisor at the University of Cincinnati.

Following a wedding trip to Florida, the couple resides at 1040 Glenna Drive, Cincinnati, 45238.

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Robert Topping

An afternoon lakeside ceremony June 14 at Luce County Lake, Michigan, united Desirae Jean Furton and Anthony Robert Topping in marriage.

The bride wore an ivory strapless gown with silver beading and carried a bouquet of calla lilies.

Myra Failor served as maid of honor and Josh Kotsaris performed the duties of best man. Ms. Failor wore a black and ivory gown with silver beads and carried calla lilies.

Daughter Aliya Furton and son Gavin Fout were the flower girl and ringbearer, respectively.

A reception followed at the Elks Lodge in Newberry, Mich.

The new Mrs. Topping, daughter of Edward Furton of Newberry, Mich., and Pamela Coe of Bellefontaine, is a homemaker.

Mr. Topping, son of Debbie Kennedy of Bellefontaine and Ernie Kennedy of Bucyrus, is assistant circulation manager for the Bellefontaine Examiner.

Following a wedding trip to Chamberlaine Ole Inn on Big Lake Manistique in Michigan, the couple is at home at 101 N. Elm St.

Mr. and Mrs. Bart A. Housholder

Pigeon Forge, Tenn., provided the setting for a ceremony uniting Bart A. Housholder and Emily N. Hudson in marriage June 10.

Mr. Housholder is the owner of JC Pizza in Jackson Center. The new Mrs. Housholder is employed at Noah’s Ark Family Center in Bellefontaine.

A reception will be hosted by their families from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Bellefontaine First Church of God.

The couple is at home in Jackson Center.

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lowe

Lions Park in West Liberty provided the setting for a ceremony uniting Charity Zimmerman and Christopher Lowe in marriage Aug. 4.

Brian Hunt, friend of the bride and bridegroom, performed the ceremony. Music was provided by vocalist Claudia Eliaza and Kurt Hunter vocalist and guitarist.

The bride wore a fitted ivory satin empire-waisted gown with a deep V bodice, beaded straps and an open back. She carried a bouquet of ivory roses, purple lisianthus, statice, lavender and Queen Anne’s lace.

Syndi Brunson served as the matron of honor, while Leah Thiffault, Kate Wingfield and Claudia Eliaza attended as bridesmaids. They wore brown summer dresses and carried bouquets similar to the bride’s.

Troy Saylor performed the duties of best man, while Deric Linson, Bill Stanley and Rick Crumm were bridegroomsmen.

A reception followed in the park.

The new Mrs. Lowe, a daughter of Ronald and Sue Zimmerman of Zanesfield, works as a teacher’s assistant.

Mr. Lowe, a son of Rick Lowe of Urbana and Nancy Jackson of West Liberty, is a mason. Following a wedding trip to Antigua, the couple is at home in rural West Liberty.

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Erb

Miami University’s Kumler Chapel in Oxford was the setting for an Oct. 27 afternoon ceremony uniting Joy Christiansen and Jason Erb in marriage, with the Rev. William O’Donnell performing the nuptials.

The bride wore an ivory strapless gown made of French A’loncon lace, with a champagne sash and carried a bouquet of fresh ivory roses and pale green hydrangeas.

Julie McGrath served as maid of honor, with Sara Ott, Christine Shank, Dorothy Craig, and the bridegroom’s sisters Nicole and Heather Erb and Jennifer Braje attending as bridesmaids.

They wore chocolate brown strapless tealength dresses and carried roses in shades of orange, red and fuchsia, with lime green and lavender accents.

Josh Erb performed the duties of best man for his brother, while brother of the bride Donny Christiansen, Kris Hensley, Adam Close, Chris Fasick, Jason Farler and Rob Begley served as bridegroomsmen.

Lydia and Luke Yamashiro served as flower girl and ringbearer, respectively.

A dinner and dance reception followed the Nuptial Mass.

The couple honeymooned in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in January.

The new Mrs. Erb, daughter of Danyse and David Christiansen of Wapakoneta and granddaughter of Ramona Harris of Bellefontaine and the late Don Harris, is a 1997 graduate of Wapakoneta High School and a 2001 graduate of Miami University. In 2005, she earned a master’s degree from Texas Woman’s University. She is an assistant professor of photography at Louisiana Tech University.

Mr. Erb, son of Amy and Shawn Erb of Cincinnati and Cheryl and Robert Schulz of Ft. Mitchell, Ky., graduated in 1997 from Fairfield High School and in 2001 from Miami University, with a degree in speech communication. He is an account executive with C.H. Robinson in Shreveport, La.

This summer, the couple plans to move to Youngstown where the bride begins teaching at Youngstown State University in the fall.

Mr. and Mrs. Steven K. Anderson

Rushsylvania Church of Christ provided the setting for a late afternoon ceremony uniting Ashley L. Hefner and Steven K. Anderson in marriage Nov. 10.

Pastor Fred Albert presided over the nuptials. Music was coordinated by Cole James.

The bride wore an A-line white satin gown with a beaded cuff, hem and back inset in apple red. She wore a two-tier length veil with matching corded edge and crystal tiara. She carried a bouquet of deep red roses, white lilies and ivy tied with white glittered ribbons.

Sister of the bride Kinzy Hefner served as the maid of honor, while Elissa Taylor, cousin of the bride, and Stephanie Elliott attended as bridesmaids. They wore apple red strapless satin side ruched ballgowns with rhinestone brooches. They carried smaller versions of the bride’s bouquet.

Jamie Engle performed the duties of best man, while Travis Hefner, brother of the bride, and John Baughman were bridegroomsmen. Stan Shafer and Dick Sidders served as ushers.

Benjamin Sidders, cousin of the bridegroom, and Shyann Hefner, sister of the bride, served as ringbearer and flower girl, respectively.

A dinner and dance reception followed at the West Mansfield Conservation Club.

The new Mrs. Anderson, a daughter of Chuck and Pam Hefner of Ridgeway, is a 2004 Benjamin Logan High School graduate. She is employed by Acrux Investigations.

Mr. Anderson, a son of Gary and Linda Anderson of Bellefontaine, graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 2002. He works for Steve Austin’s Auto Group.

Following a wedding trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple resides at 1136 Greenwood St., Bellefontaine.

Mr. and Mrs. Zach Wahrer

Calvary Baptist Church provided the setting for an afternoon ceremony Feb. 9 uniting Nikki Collins and Zach Wahrer.

Pastor Jeff Willetts provided the nuptials.

The bride wore a strapless white satin pickup gown with a turquoise sash and carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas and pink lilies.

Sarah Gill served as the maid of honor, while Jenna Norviel and Kristin Strebig attended as bridesmaids. They wore turquoise tissue taffeta dresses with knee-length circle skirts and strapless sweetheart necklines. They carried bouquets of white hydrangeas and white lilies.

Jeff Yost performed the duties of best man, while Gabe Kerns, Philip Davis and Ryan Collins were bridegroomsmen.

A reception followed at the church.

The new Mrs. Wahrer, a daughter of Mark and Diana Collins of East Liberty, is the owner of Dependable Companions Dog Training.

Mr. Wahrer, a son of Tom and Stephanie Nuss of Walterboro, N.C., is a craftsman at Downunder Horsemanship.

Following a wedding trip to Hawaii and Las Vegas, the couple resides in Bellefontaine.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Michael Stehlin

Wilmington Presbyterian Church provided the setting for an afternoon ceremony uniting Ashley DeAnn Bleininger and Douglas Michael Stehlin in marriage Aug. 4.

Pastor David Judd performed the nuptials, and music was performed by a string trio, Pro Art Music of Cincinnati.

John Janszen and Jay Johnson served as ushers.

The bride wore a strapless gown of tulle sheath with a shirred bodice, beaded lace appliqués and a sheer chapel train. She carried a round bouquet of bright yellow calla lilies, bright orange gerber daisies and fuchsia sweetheart roses with green hypericum berries.

Kelly Stemble served as the maid of honor, while Susan Harris, cousin of the bride, Tiffany Shaffer and Kerry Brumfield attended as bridesmaids. They wore halter organza tealength dresses in honeydew and carried bouquets of fuchsia sweetheart roses, orange gerber daisies and green hypericum berries.

Tony Stehlin performed the duties of best man for his brother, while Aaron Bleininger, brother of the bride, Joe Sharp and Lance Marcus were bridegroomsmen.

Braden Shaffer was the ringbearer and Rachel Newlon served as flower girl.

The new Mrs. Stehlin is a daughter of Dale and Cindy Bleininger of Bellefontaine. Mr. Stehlin is a son of Dick and Sandy Stehlin of Fairfield.

Following a wedding trip to Cancun, the couple resides in Wilmington. Both Mr. and Mrs. Stehlin are teachers for the East Clinton School District in Clinton County.

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Joseph Cronkleton

Calvary Baptist Church provided the setting for an afternoon ceremony uniting Anna Marie Meyer and Adam Joseph Cronkleton in marriage Sept. 1.

Pastor Jeff Willetts provided the nuptials. Music was performed by soloists Eva Brown, sister of the bride, and Cliff Cronkleton, father of the bridegroom; pianist Kathleen Jendrusik, former piano teacher of the bride; trumpeters Jeremy Estes, Joel Estes and Jonathan Estes; and guitarist Brian Burgdorf.

Readers were Logan Hanners and Katy Thompson Gantz, and hostesses were Katelyn Leopold and Courtney Hurrle. Justin Saul and Aaron Brown, brothers-in-law of the bride, served as ushers.

The bride wore a strapless, diamond white crushed satin gown with rhapsody taffeta featuring a full bustled skirt with corsage laced bodice and corset back, accented with a taffeta ribbon sash. She carried a bouquet of round, unstructured white and vendella roses, white alstromeria, cream stock, cream lisianthus, brown hypericum berries and sala foliage tied with off-white sheer ribbon.

Eva Brown and Sara Saul, sisters of the bride, served as the matrons of honor, while Kristen Lang and Melissa McNiel attended as bridesmaids. They wore cinnamon strapless gowns with rouching through the waistline and tied with a sash in the back. They carried bouquets of white alstromeria, leonidis roses, cream lisianthus and brown hypericum berries tied with off-white sheer ribbon.

Mary Lynn Saul, niece of the bride, Kalyn Cronkleton and Lexi Cronkleton, nieces of the groom, served as flower girls.

Nathan Cronkleton and Nicholas Cronkleton performed the duties of best men for their brother. Adam Albers and Daniel Meyer, brother of the bride, served as bridegroomsmen.

A tent reception followed at the Meyer home, 2601 County Road 18.

The new Mrs. Cronkleton, a daughter of Dr. Jay and Mary Jane Meyer of Bellefontaine, is a graduate of Bellefontaine High School and Miami University. She is a nurse at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus.

Mr. Cronkleton, a son of Cliff and Becky Cronkleton of Bellefontaine, is a graduate of Benjamin Logan High School and DeVry University. He is an information protection analyst with Cardinal Health.

Following a wedding trip to Kauai, Hawaii, the couple resides at 633 Eastmoor Boulevard, Columbus.

Mr. and Mrs. Dusty Forsythe

West Mansfield United Methodist Church provided the setting for an afternoon ceremony Sept. 8 uniting LeAnn Beaty and Dusty Forsythe in marriage.

Pastor Dave Wilson officiated. Donna Smith provided organ and piano selections. Chad Beaty and Ryan Beaty, brothers of the bride, ushered guests to their seats.

The bride wore an embroidered strapless metallic satin gown with a beaded chiffon split front overlay and a chapel-length train. She carried a bouquet of red freedom roses tied with white ribbon. Megan Seip served as the matron of honor.

Molly Robbins and Allison Verdugo were bridesmaids. They wore black satin A-line ruched halter gowns with a high-low hem and carried bouquets similar to the bride’s. Carlie Beaty, niece of the bride, and Olivia Forsythe, daughter of the bridegroom, were flower girls. They wore red satin tea-length dresses with beaded tops accented with red bows.

Kip Jenkins performed the duties of best man. Adam Kipker and Andy Kipker were bridesgroomsmen. Connor Beaty and Ryker Beaty, nephews of the bride, were ringbearers.

A reception followed at Tree Links Golf Course.

The new Mrs. Forsythe, a daughter of Roger and Arlene Beaty of Bellefontaine, is a receptionist at Honda Associate Wellness Center in Anna.

Mr. Forsythe, a son of Dean and Nancy Forsythe of West Mansfield and JoAnna Forsythe of Bellefontaine, is a mechanic at Spend-A-Day Marina, Russells Point.

Following a wedding trip to Lake Cumberland, Ky., they reside at 1252 Cornish Drive, DeGraff.

Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Gantz

Linworth Baptist Church in Worthington provided the setting for a late afternoon ceremony uniting Kathryn Thompson and Lucas Gantz in marriage Sept. 29.

Pastor Jason Holdridge, formerly of Bellefontaine, provided the nuptials. Music was provided by the Davidson String Quartet, along with Tim Holdridge, Dan McKay, Bob Beikert and Libby Turnow.

The bride wore a strapless ivory mermaidstyle gown of silk with an overlay of silk organza. The hand-embroidered gown was embellished with Swarovski crystals and iridescent accents along the neckline and hemline which draped to a circular sweep train. Her floor-length veil of illusion was secured with a decorative porcelain and crystal comb. She carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas with crystal accents.

Abbey Stubhar and Libby Turnow served as the matron and maid of honor, respectively. Logan Hanners, Kristen Sanford Lang, Anna Meyer Cronkleton and Stephanie Wright were bridesmaids. They wore amaretto brown tea-length dresses and carried bouquets of green hydrangeas accented with hypericum berries and wax flowers.

Roman Comer and Jimmy Hoffman performed the duties of best men, while Tyson Gantz, Ricky Allison, Andy Lee and Gabe Greener were bridegroomsmen. Greg Thompson and Scott Thompson served as ushers. Samara Green, cousin of the bridegroom, was the flower girl, and Isaac Lee, nephew of the bridegroom, was the ring bearer

. A dinner and dance reception followed at Brookside Golf & Country Club.

The new Mrs. Gantz, a daughter of Gary and Peggy Thompson of Bellefontaine, is employed at The Columbus Dispatch. Mr. Gantz, a son of Lowell and Cindy Gantz of West Liberty, is a fourth-grade teacher at Worthington Christian Elementary School.

Following a wedding trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple resides in Columbus.

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