Tiffany Leanne Pringle and Tyler Daniel Schumacher were united in marriage on Sept. 8, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Father David Gaydosik and Paster Terry Pringle, the bride’s father.

Escorted to the alter by her father, the bride wore a white gown featuring a sweetheart neckline, a corseted back and a multi-tiered organza skirt. She carried a bouquet of persimmon-tipped peach roses along with a family heirloom hankie.

Tiffany’s attendants were matron of honor, Jennifer Lauer, sister of the bride; bridesmaids Lauren Rinard and Amy Rinard, cousins of the bride; Chrissy Ferguson, Amanda Schumacher and Stacy Schumacher, sisters of the bridegroom; Michelle Brown and Anna Huffman, friends of the bride. Each wore persimmon colored knee-length gowns with ruching at the waist and carried bouquets of persimmon-tipped peach roses. Leigha Lauer, niece of the bride, was flower girl.

Tyler’s attendants were best man, Adam Reed; groomsmen Matt Tullius, David Speelman, Ryan Ferguson, Adam Haumschild, Jordan Rhodes, Adam Conrad and Michael Jorris, all friends of the bridegroom. Sam Schumacher, Tyler’s godson, was ring bearer and carried a pillow made by the bride’s great-great-grandma.

Lynsey Rae Lafferre and Jacob Ray Beaver were united in marriage Saturday, October 20, at 5:30 p.m. at Ruth Lafferre’s Farm in Stafford.

The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Kris Lafferre of Stafford.  The groom is the son of Jeff Beaver of New Matamoras and Vicki Moss of Cairo, WV.

Lynsey is a 2006 graduate of Monroe Central High School and a 2009 graduate of  Washington State Community College with an Associate of Applied Business in Office Administrative Services/Medical Transcription and Associate of Applied Business in Office Administrative Services/Medical Administrative Assistance. She is currently employed at Wheeling Hospital as a Radiology Transcriptionist.

Seth Valentine and Chelsi Smith were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony on Sunday, June 17th, at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta.  Pastor Robert Smith presided over the ceremony.

The bride was radiant in an ivory gown of beaded satin.  She carried a bouquet of ivory roses and purple hydrangeas.  Her father, Rick Smith escorted her down the aisle to the classical arrangement of “Canon in D”.

Preceding the Bride down the aisle were: Junior bridesmaid, Sidney Westbrook; Maid of honor, Kara Smith, sister of the bride.  Bridesmaids were Ashley Brown, Samantha Rea, Tori Gulb, Rachel Witmar and Lynn Toothman. The girls were stunning in their gowns of jade green satin.  They carried bouquets of purple and ivory.

Kelsie Dawn Tisher and Jacob Michael Kassig Schmidt were united in marriage on Aug. 4 at Curtis Memorial Park in Fredericksburg, Va. with Pastor Steven Latham officiating.

Parents of the bride are Tim and Cathy Tisher of Hannibal. Parents of the bridegroom are Roberta L. Kassig of King George, Va. and Rudy M. Schmidt of Fairfax, Va.

Jennifer (Meyer) Blakley, cousin of the bride was matron of honor and Donald “Scooter” Newton was best man. Other attendants of the bride were Roseanna Lonzo and Denise Condetti and groomsmen Michael Leveille and Mike “Drez” Swink.

Deanna Lynn Rusiecki and Thomas “T.J.” Gene Taylor, Jr. were united in marriage at 3:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 1, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Powhatan Point with Rev. Carla Wobschall officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Bob and Denise Rusiecki of Colerain. The bridegroom is the son of Tom Taylor of Clarington and Kathy Burch of Morristown, Tenn.

Darcy Rusiecki, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Summer Mozena, sister of the bridegroom, was matron of honor. Matt Abbott and Tyler Abbott, cousins of the bridegroom, were best men.

Other attendants were Raechelle Trifonoff, Brittany Kilburn, Darren Rusiecki, Justin Mozena, Trey Taylor, Dawson Weekley, Brayleigh Trifonoff, Carleigh Trifonoff, Maddox Mozena and Brody Mozena.

Joetta Isaly and Roger Shipley were united in marriage on Feb. 14. They were married in Columbus at a wedding chapel.

Joetta is the daughter of Harry and Carol Isaly of Beallsville.

Roger is the son of William and Hazel Shipley of Fairview.

The couple reside in Beallsville.

Sunshine, a beautiful blue sky and overflowing vases of yellow roses, daisies, tiger lilies, baby’s breath and ivy was the outdoor setting for the wedding day of Michele Wiseman and Nathan Pittman on Aug. 20 at Buckeye Lake.

Michele is the daughter of Mike and Sherry Wiseman of Thornville and the granddaughter of Joe and Sandy Karl and Gladys Wiseman, all of Thornville.

Nathan is the son of Roger and Dolly Pittman of Beallsville and the grandson of the late Ralph and Vera Pittman and the late Starling and June Riley, all of Beallsville.

The bride was escorted by her father and given to Nathan by her parents.

Pastor Floyd Atkinson officiated the double ring ceremony.

Zachary Dwight Blackstone and Deborah Jean Chapman were united in marriage on Oct. 29, 2011.

Zachary is the eldest son of Patrick and Aleta Blackstone of Lewisville and Deborah is the only daughter of Jeri Wyrick of Arcadia, Fla.

The bride’s cousin, Melissa Moe of Arcadia, was the matron of honor and the bridegroom’s sister, Jordan Blackstone of Marietta attended her as bridesmaid.

The bridegroom’s brother, Ben Blackstone of Woodsfield, was the best man and his cousin, Denver Blackstone of Lewisville, served as groomsman.

Melissa Kaye Farson and Chad Douglas Britton were united in marriage at 3:30 on Oct. 1, at the First Christian Church in Barnesville with Rev. Edward D. Eberhart officiating.

Parents of the bride are Thomas and Wanda Brill of Barnesville. Parents of the bridegroom are Sam and Rhonda Britton of Beallsville.

Kristie Garrison served as matron of honor. Michael Brock served as best man. Bridesmaids were Nichole Farson, Jennifer Farson and Samantha Brewer. Junior bridesmaid was Emily Brewer. Groomsmen were George Hoover, Trent Schafer and Tony Brewer. Jonothan Carpenter was Junior best man. Flower girl was Megan Garrison and ring bearer was Derick Garrison. Program attendant was Cameron Brock.

Brittany Jo Smith and Justin Leander Betts were united in marriage Sept. 17, at half past five o’clock in the afternoon at Pine Lakes Lodge in Salesville.

The bride is the daughter of Don Smith of Lewisville and Bobbi Smith of Summerfield.

The bridegroom is the son of Delmas and Lucy Betts of Lewisville.

The maid of honor was Alyssa (A.J.) Smith, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Casey Marshall, friend of the bride, Lynsey Lafferre, friend of the bride, Brittani Winland, niece of the bridegroom, and Beverly Plumly, friend of the bride. Jolie Christman, great-niece of the bridegroom, was the flower girl.