Barta-Sanders

Catherine Marie Barta, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Curtis Bradley Sanders, Aspen, Colo., were married Sept. 28, 2002, at the St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe, N.M.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Barta, Edmond, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Randal Colton, Oklahoma City, Okla. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. Alan Sanders, Lawrence.

The gentleman of honor was Joey Barta. Best man was Karl Sanders.

The honorary party included Blaire Barta, Brie Elkouri, Kari Autry, Greer Colon, Amy Starke and Jordan Jacobs.

Garrett Colton and Graham Colton were readers. Brock Barta and Josh Taaca were ushers.

A reception was at the Georgia O’Keefe Museum Cafe.

The bride is a 1995 graduate of Crescent Academy and a 1999 graduate of Oklahoma City University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in general business.

The groom is a 1983 Lawrence High School graduate. He received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kansas University in 1988 and a juris doctorate from the University of Colorado in 1993. He is involved in private law practice.

The couple reside in Aspen, Colo.

Blomquist-Nadvornik

Sarah Blomquist and Charlie Nadvornik, both of Lawrence, were married Aug. 24, 2002, at the Lincoln Park Gardens of Kenosha, Wis., with Larry Sherraden officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Steven and Valarie Blomquist, Kenosha, Wis. The groom is the son of Ron and Sally Nadvornik, Lawrence.

Maids of honor were Lisa Blomquist and Elisabeth ErkenBrack. Bridesmaids were Tisara Holden, Sarah Gaynier, Bethany Geiger and Sarah Sutter. Best men were Greg Nadvornik and Pat Nadvornik. Groomsmen were Jared Hermann, Scott Jensen, Erik Blomquist and Brian Blomquist.

Peter Blomquist and Isaac Williams were ushers. Kato Hlavka was ring bearer and Alex Hlavka was flower girl.

A reception was at Kenosha Harborside Conference Center.

The bride is a 2000 graduate of Tremper High School in Kenosha, Wis. She is employed by Shane M. Jones and Associates in Lawrence.

The groom is a 1993 graduate of Lawrence High School and a 1997 graduate of Kansas University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He is employed by The Hamm Cos. in Perry.

After an Alaskan cruise honeymoon, the couple reside in Lawrence.

Siemsen-Miley

Cody Siemsen and David Miley, both of Lawrence, were married Aug. 3, 2002, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with the Rev. Galen Long officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Cary and Ann Siemsen, Colby. The groom is the son of Brendan and Linda Miley, Independence, Mo. Grandparents of the couple are Al and Kit Gerstner, Colby; Bruce and Donna Siemsen, Holyrood; Jan Siemsen, San Antonio; Hollis and Lola Smith, Independence, Mo., and the late Earl and Iris Miley.

The bride was escorted by her father. Maids of honor were Andrea Siemsen and Lindsey Cox. Bridesmaid was Michelle Piper. Best man was Tim Nielsen. Groomsmen were Greg Schieber and Nathan Shyver.

Kristen Haberkorn was flower girl. Tucker Gerstner was ring bearer. Shawn Stockman, Jason Siemsen, Jonathan Miley and Joshua Miley were ushers. Al Gerstner was lector.

The bride is a graduate of Colby High School, Colby Community College and Kansas University with a bachelor’s degree in history. She is employed by LabOne in Lenexa.

The groom graduated from Blue Springs High School, Blue Springs, Mo., and is a graduate of the KU School of Pharmacy. He is employed as a pharmacist at Osco Drug in Kansas City.

Following a honeymoon vacation in Maui, the couple reside in Overland Park.

Lungstrum-Blackburn

Jordan Elizabeth Lungstrum and James Tanner Blackburn, both of Chicago, were married Oct. 5, 2002, at Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence with the Rev. Peter Luckey officiating.

The bride is the daughter of John and Linda Lungstrum, Lawrence. The groom is the son of James and Leslie Blackburn, Encinitas, Calif.

Maid of honor was Alison Lungstrum. Best man was Casey Blackburn.

Bridesmaids were Robyn Blackburn, Emily Lungstrum, Jenny Arnold, Kerry Carnahan, Ashley Davis, Jessica Gibson, Kirsten Taylor and Katie Whittlesey. Groomsmen were Justin Lungstrum, Judd Bruzgul, Cory Carroll, Mike Danielson, Kent Kreutzer, Sandeep Oberoi, Zach Reber and Jeff Wilson.

Lanie Clark was flower girl. Alaina Henry and Megan Ramsay were guest book attendants. Lexie Clark and Stoley Clark were program attendants.

A reception was at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Lawrence.

The bride is a 1994 Lawrence High School graduate and a 1998 graduate of Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vt. She is an administrator of educational partnerships at the Field Museum in Chicago.

The groom is a 1994 graduate of Torrey Pines High School, Del Mar, Calif. He graduated from Middlebury College in 1998. He received a master’s degree in civil engineering from Northwestern University in 2002. He is pursuing a doctoral degree in civil engineering at Northwestern University, Chicago.

The couple reside in Chicago.

Hendricks-Abts

Shelly Hendricks and Matthew Abts, both of Minneapolis, Minn., were married Aug. 3, 2002, at Faith Mennonite Church in Minneapolis, Minn., with Patty Friesen and Patrick Preheim officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Jean and Francis Hendricks, Abilene. The groom is the son of Howard and Sarah Abts, Toledo, Ohio.

Gentleman of honor was Darren Hendricks. Bridesmaids were Sarah Hendricks, Sarah Marie Wagoner and Renata Prose.

Best man was Steve Wash. Groomsmen were Dan Smith, Micaiah Abts and Paul Abts.

Jonas and Beth Lichty were ushers. Lara Lichty and Josh Smith were taper lighters. Rachael Hendricks was flower girl. Stevey Wash was ring bearer.

A reception was at the Macalester Plymouth Church.

The bride is a 1995 Lawrence High School graduate, a 1999 McPherson College graduate and a 2002 University of Minnesota graduate of the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. She is a research associate at Wilder Research Center.

The groom is a 1996 Findlay High School graduate and a 2000 Macalester College graduate. He attends the University of Minnesota where he is pursuing a master’s degree in public policy at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.

The couple reside in Minneapolis, Minn.

Schneider-Hale

Jennifer Schneider, Nortonville, and Nathan Hale, Mayetta, were married June 8, 2002, at First United Methodist Church in Holton with the Rev. Paul Babcock officiating.

The bride is the daughter of David and Rhonda Schneider, Nortonville. The groom is the son of Aaron and Joyce Hale, Mayetta.

Maid of honor was Kerry Schneider. Best man was Tyson Bechtold.

Bridesmaids were VeLera Shipley, Megan Higley, Jamie Hale and Gemma Hale. Groomsmen were James Wabaunsee, John Russell, Sean Carter and Eric Hale.

Natalie Fish was flower girl. Gavin Bechtold was ring bearer. Chago Hale, Kyle Bechtold and Dennis Henning were ushers. Don Schneider was honorary usher. Michelle Funk and Sabrina Farrell were bridal assistants. Molly Lane was pianist. Jason Crawford was videographer.

A reception was at the Hoyt Community Building in Hoyt.

The bride is a 1999 graduate of Jefferson County North High School. She is a dispatcher for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Police.

The groom is a 1994 graduate of Royal Valley High School. He is a social worker for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Social Services.

The couple reside in Hoyt.

Schoepflin-Woolf

Tracy Schoepflin, Baldwin, and David Woolf, Wichita, were married May 11, 2002, at the Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, with Dr. William Murphy officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Roger and Brenda Schoepflin, Baldwin. The groom is the son of John and C.C. Woolf, Wichita.

Matron of honor was Raquel Cox. Best man was Chad Russell. Bridesmaids were Tobi West, Julie Rau, Emily Field, Susan Woolf and Jennifer Heier. Groomsmen were Tom Woolf, Matt Woolf, Jake Schoepflin, Mark Toepfer and Richard Webdell. Derek Cox and Kameron Cox were flower bearers.

A reception was at the Ritz Charles, Overland Park.

The bride graduated from Baldwin High School in 1996 and Kansas State University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She is employed by Sprint as a process specialist.

The groom graduated from Andover High School in 1996 and Kansas State University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is employed by Commerce Bank as a commercial loan officer.

The couple reside in Prairie Village.

Slusarski-Price

Nicole Slusarski and Jonathan Price, both of Lawrence, were married Aug. 3, 2002, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan, Neb., with the Rev. Dave Korth officiating.

The bride is the daughter of James and Diane Slusarski, Duncan, Neb. The groom is the son of Glenn and Frieden Price, Chadron, Neb., and Kathleen and Emmett Stovall, Lawrence.

Maid of honor was Rachel Slusarski. Matron of honor was Julie Sliva. Best man was Dennis Lathrom.

Bridesmaids were Amy Kampschnieder, Melissa Schultz, Molly Fraser, Amy Hassebrook and Summer Mertens. Groomsmen were Eric Allen, Greg Reno, Chuck Folks, Tony Hawk, Michael Fezer and Jered Nunn.

Don and Phyllis Prososki and Dennis and Mollie Mertens were host couples. Ashlee Ernst was bell ringer. Kori Fraser was flower girl. Taylor Kampschnieder was honorary flower girl. Trevor Schultz was ring bearer. Keith Kampschnieder, Dave Sliva, Trent Pope and Paul Crown were ushers. Desiree Ingwersen, Kristy Johannes and Christine Kiene were candle lighters.

A reception was at the Platte County Agricultural Park in Columbus, Neb.

The bride is a 1997 graduate of Columbus High School, Columbus, Neb. She received a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in May. She is employed at Langston Hughes School.

The groom graduated from Lawrence High School in 1992. He served in the U.S. Army until 1996. He is the owner of Floyd’s Drain Cleaning.

The couple reside in Lawrence.

Samp-Bloomer

Kristen Samp, Lawrence, and Jay Bloomer, Orlando, Fla., were married Sept. 7, 2002, in a double wedding ceremony at Danforth Chapel on the Kansas University campus in Lawrence with the Rev. Rick Clock officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Mary Kay Samp, Lawrence. The groom is the son of Tom and Ruth Bloomer, Summerfield, Fla.

Gentleman of honor was Michael Samp. Best man was P.J. Behr.

Heather Muns and Kim Slingluff were readers. Jon Samp was usher. Katherine Steffens was wedding coordinator.

A reception was at the Lawrence Arts Center in Lawrence.

The bride is a 1992 graduate of Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Mo. She received bachelor’s degrees in English and philosophy from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1996. She is a touring golf professional.

The groom is a 1988 graduate of Winter Park Senior High School in Winter Park, Fla. He is employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Orlando, Fla.

The couple reside in Orlando.

Samp-Stammeyer

Jennifer Samp and Nathan Stammeyer, both of Lawrence, were married Sept. 7, 2002, in a double wedding ceremony at Danforth Chapel on the Kansas University campus in Lawrence with the Rev. Rick Clock officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Mary Kay Samp, Lawrence. The groom is the son of David and Jackie Stammeyer, Farmington, Iowa.

Gentleman of honor was Michael Samp. Best man was Brian Riemenschneider.

Heather Muns and Kim Slingluff were readers. Jon Samp was usher. Katherine Steffens was wedding coordinator.

A reception was at the Lawrence Arts Center in Lawrence.

The bride is a 1990 graduate of Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Mo. She received a bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1994 and a master’s degree in education with an emphasis in sport administration and sport psychology from Kansas University in 1998. She is an accounts analyst for Cardinal Brands Inc. in Lawrence.

The groom is a 1989 graduate of Clark County High School in Kahoka, Mo. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, in 1994 from Columbia College in Columbia, Mo. He is an assistant manager at Walgreens in Lawrence.

The couple reside in Lawrence.