Christians-Douglas wed Oct. 7

December 18, 2017

FAIRMONT — Laura Christians and Matthew Douglas were married Oct. 7, 2017, at Red Rock Center in Fairmont. Arlyn Valvick, family friend, officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Kent and Marlys Christians, and Randy and Karen Douglas, all of Fairmont. Maid of honor was Kimberly Miller, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Rachel Rice, Kirsten Worlds, April Breck, Ashley Irwin and Emily Lyle, all friends of the bride. Personal attendant was Ashley A. Blazejak, friend of the bride. Best man was Bryan Barchenger, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Gavin Peterson, son ...

Ayers-Nickolay married Oct. 15

December 8, 2017

FAIRMONT — Trista Ayers and Ben Nickolay were married Oct. 15, 2017, at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. The ceremony was officiated by Audrey Kingstrom, humanist celebrant. Parents of the couple are Roger and Theresa Ayers of Fairmont, Tony and Lisa Nickolay of Wayzata. Trista graduated from Fairmont High School and Mankato State University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biology. She works as an analytical chemist for 3M Corporate in St. Paul. Ben graduated from Minnetonka Senior High School and the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2014 with a ...

Nelson-Driscoll married Aug. 12

October 28, 2017

FAIRMONT — Alecia Rice Nelson and Daniel Duane Driscoll were married Aug. 12, 2017, at Grace Lutheran Church in Deephaven. Pastor Dan Sollie officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are David and Delaine Nelson of Minnetonka, Daniel and Cindy Driscoll of Blue Earth. Matron of honor was Courtney Thompson, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Emily Nelson and Tori Nelson, cousins of the bride, Camille Driscoll and Rachael Mitchell, sisters of the groom, Shelby Fanton and Sara Brandenburg, friends of the bride. Personal attendants were Stephanie Baldwin, cousin of the ...

Tonne-Lipetzky married June 10

October 26, 2017

GRANADA — Brooke Tonne and Ryan Lipetzky were married June 10, 2017, in a small ceremony on the rooftop of the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo, N.D. Parents of the couple are Mike and Becky Tonne of Granada, and Robin and Jill Lipetzky of West Fargo, N.D. The couple live in Hope, N.D., where Brooke is a sales executive for a promotional company and Ryan farms.

Larsen-Rieland married July 8

September 23, 2017

FAIRMONT — Malorie Larsen and Brent Rieland were married July 8, 2017, at Graebner Memorial Chapel on the campus of Concordia University in St. Paul. The Reverend Tom Ries officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Greg Larsen and Ruth Doud, Karen Larsen and Tom Murphy, all of Eagan, and Duane and Jan Rieland of Fairmont. Matron of honor was Lindsey Mayer, cousin of the bride. Maid of honor was Kristin Merchant, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Amber Harlan, sister of the groom, Tori Kraemer and Meredith Kucker, both friends of the bride. Best men were Mike Bancks ...

Hendrickson-Dean married

August 25, 2017

GRANADA — Katie Hendrickson and Cody Dean were married Aug. 27, 2016, at the Fairmont Eagles Club. Parents of the couple are Heather Geddes of Fairmont, James “Hymie” Hendrickson of Crosby, and Curt and Tami Dean of Fairmont. Matron of honor was Morgen Nelsen, sister of the bride. Bridemaids were Ashlei Hendrickson, sister of the bride, and Dana Nowak, friend of the couple. Best man was Cory Dean, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Kolton Dilly and Brian Rosburg, friends of the couple. A reception and dance was held at the Fairmont Eagles Club. The couple live near Granada.