O'Dell, Markley wed in outdoor ceremony
Erin O'Dell of Marion and Shawn Markley of Independence, Mo., were united in marriage June 12 outside the home of Don and Dianne Burnett, rural Marion. Pastor Alan Stahlecker officiated during the double-ring ceremony.
Parents of the couple are Michael and Jo O'Dell and Darvin and Sue Markley, all of Marion.
Grandparents are Norman and Vivian Mueller of Marion, Delano and Barbara O'Dell of Florence, Lawanda Markley of Abilene and the late Bill Markley, and Harriette and Lawrence Foose of Cedar Point.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a strapless, full-length mermaid style gown with an organza sheath overlay. The ivory dress and overlay were trimmed with beaded lace accents. She wore a diamond heart necklace accented with pink sapphires, a wedding gift from the groom. She carried a bouquet of pink full-size and sweetheart roses, white gerbera daisies, and lilies wrapped in sheer pink ribbon.
Caitlin O'Dell, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaid was Emily Costello. They wore strapless, tea-length petal pink dresses with an organza sheath overlay. The bodices were accented with beaded pink embroidery. Each carried pink lilies wrapped with sheer pink ribbon.
Groomsmen were Philip Williams of Emporia and Matt Williams of Manhattan, cousins of the groom.
Vocalists were Brandi Peterie-Shipman, Amy Tajchman, Erin Fruechting, Becky Tharp, Rebecca Savage, Justin Brookens, Clayton Chamberland, Tyler Smith, and Joe Svitak. They were accompanied by Sarah Davidson.
Laura Kuhnlein of Kansas City was the guest book attendant.
Reception attendants were Kay Tajchman of Marion, Katie and Kristi Thompson, Sara Oberhelman, and Michelle Swanson, all of Kansas City.
A reception and dance followed the ceremony.
Following a honeymoon trip to Cozumel, Mexico, the couple is at home in Independence, Mo.
The bride is a graduate of Marion High School and Rockhurst University.
The groom also is a graduate of Marion High School and the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. He is employed as a pharmacist for Osco Drug.
Pre-wedding rehearsal
Darvin and Sue Markley hosted a rehearsal dinner the evening of June 11 at Country Dreams Bed and Breakfast.
