Carlson, Helmer exchange vows
Jessica Danielle Carlson and Paul Scott Helmer were united in marriage Sept. 8 at Marion Christian Church. Pastor Carl Helm officiated at the four o'clock double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Brad Carlson and Rhonda Carlson, both of Marion. The groom is the son of Darrel Helmer of Marion and the late Marsha Helmer.
Grandparents of the couple are Charlote Casey, Gary and Shirley Carlson, Eldena Helmer, Norman and Phyllis Spencer, and Pauline Alender.
Lyle Leppke was soloist and Anita Brookens was pianist.
Candles were lighted by Jenna Helmer, niece of the groom, and Rebecca Casey, cousin of the bride. A memory candle was lighted in honor of Marsha and Jenny Helmer.
The bride wore a white strapless gown featuring embroidery and beading on the bodice and the cathedral-length train. She carried a cascading bouquet of pink gerbera daisies accented with white daisies and greenery.
Traci Helmer, sister-in-law of the groom, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Haley Creamer and Alysha O'Dell, friends of the bride. They wore pink tea-length dresses and carried pink and white gerbera daisies.
The bride's aunt, Donna May, was her personal attendant.
Aaron Helmer served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Jarvis Whiteman and the bride's brother, Randy Carlson.
The groom's nephew, Wyatt Helmer, was the ring bearer. Emily Casey, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl.
Guests were seated by Brady May, Chase Carlson, and Chance Reece, cousins of the bride.
Terri Bina, cousin of the groom, attended the guest book. Lacie May, cousin of the bride, served as greeter and distributed programs. Gift attendants were Chassidy Carlson and Melissa Carlson, cousins of the bride.
Following the ceremony, a dinner, reception, and dance was held at the Pilsen Community Center. Guests enjoyed a PowerPoint presentation of the couple from childhood to present.
Dinner and reception attendants were Lucy Helmer, Bev Helmer, Cindy Reece, Janet Glahn, and Chelsi Carlson, aunts and cousins of the couple.
The bride is a graduate of Marion High School and Flint Hills Technical College. She is a dental assistant in the office of Loren Loewen, DDS, Hillsboro.
Her husband is a graduate of Marion High School and North Central Kansas Technical College. He is employed by Herington Heating and Air, Herington.
Following a wedding trip to Orlando, Fla., the couple lives in Marion.
Rehearsal dinner
Darrel Helmer hosted a rehearsal dinner Friday evening for the wedding party and their families with a catered meal at his home.
