First United Methodist Church in Bellefontaine provided the setting for an afternoon ceremony uniting Alisha Kay Brown and Robert Kenneth Strayer in marriage Aug. 9.

Pastor Edwin Beale provided the nuptials. Music was provided by Charles Brown, organist, and Dr. Matthew Verbsky and Ashley Duff, vocalists.

The bride wore a white strapless organza corset gown accented with beaded metallic lace on the bodice, skirt and chapel-length train. She carried a cascading bouquet of pink oriental lilies, pink gerbera daisies and green hydrangeas.

Emily Brown, sister of the bride, served as the matron of honor, while Anna Krauss, Suzanne Kress and Kyley Cummings attended as bridesmaids. They wore fuchsia high-low hemmed gowns and carried miniature versions of the bride’s bouquet.

Chloe Prall and Abigail Wyse, cousins of the bride, shared flower girl duties. Aidan Maguire, cousin of the bride, was the ringbearer.

Kraig Strayer, brother of the bridegroom, performed the duties of best man, while Seth Reynolds, Joshua Osborne and Bryce Holycross were bridegroomsmen. Dylan Notestine served as an usher.

A dinner and dance reception followed at the Bellefontaine High School cafeteria.

The new Mrs. Strayer, a daughter of Brian and Sharon Brown of Bellefontaine, is a senior at Wright State University.

Mr. Strayer, a son of Keith and Tammy Strayer of Bellefontaine, is a computer network engineer at NetGain Information Systems in DeGraff.

Following a wedding trip to Treasure Island, Fla., the couple is at home in Fairborn.

Hocking Hills provided the backdrop for an afternoon wedding June 16 uniting Kristin Garver and Tyler Hollinger in marriage, with the Rev. Steven Putka performing the nuptials.

The bride chose a satin A-line gown with lace embroidered detachable cap sleeves, side draping, beaded metallic embroidery on the bodice and skirt, and a chapel-length train. She carried a bouquet of light blue delphiniums, white roses, white lisianthus, white stock and pearl beading.

Serving as bridesmaids were Shona Garver, sister of the bridegroom, Kimberly Summerton, stepsister of the bride and Margaret Smith. They wore satin tea-length gowns with spaghetti straps in peridot and carried bouquets similar to the bride’s.

Peter Mang, and Jason Garver and Aaron Garver, brothers of the bride, served as bridegroomsmen.

A reception followed in the Hocking Hills Wedding Chapel.

The new Mrs. Hollinger, daughter of Brian Garver and Kathy and Ken Summerton, all of Bellefontaine, and Mr. Hollinger, son of Janice and Reginald Hollinger of Delaware, are elementary teachers for Worthington Schools.

Following a wedding cruise of the Eastern Mediterranean, the couple is at home in Columbus.