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Bradley William Thomas and Rebekah Joanne Shelton, both of Fort Wayne, were married on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne. Pastor Stan Buck officiated the ceremony and piano music (Brahms) was provided by Brennan Doud. Parents of the couple are William and Janet Thomas, Albion; and Kerry and Susie Shelton, Fort Wayne. A wedding reception was held at Baker Street Train Station in Fort Wayne. Following a honeymoon at Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Niagara Falls, New York, the couple is residing in Fort Wayne. The groom is a 2004 Churubusco High School graduate and 2008 Taylor University graduate. He is employed as a Worship Leader / Youth Leader at Sonrise Church in Fort Wayne. The bride is a 2006 Homestead High School graduate and a 2009 graduate of Harrington College of Design. She is employed as a Department Manager at Von Maur.

Rachel Brice, Churubusco, and Chad Schwieterman, Fort Wayne, were married on Saturday, May 29, 2010. The outdoor ceremony took place at 3:30 p.m. at the Shiloh Annalyn Garden in Fort Wayne, at the gazebo near the pond. Pastor Scott Greene officiated and music was provided by Michael Booth.

Parents of the bride are Patty and Jim Schmidt and Bill and Debra Brice, all of Churubusco.

The groom’s parents are Pam Schwieterman, Fort Wayne and Lee Roy Schwieterman and Judy Kline, Brown County, Indiana.

The bride wore a white floor length strapless gown with a lace bodice, with sheer overlay and lace appliques. She carried a silk arrangement of pink tropical hibiscus with white calla lillies.

Maid of honor was Jessica Bellamy, cousin of the bride, Perrysburg, Ohio. Bridesmaids were McKinzie Schmidt, sister of the bride; Joy Johnson and Stacy Dilley, friends of the bride, all from Churubusco. Flower girl was Scarlett Smith, friend of the groom, Fort Wayne.

The attendants wore formal strapless gowns in a “pool” color and carried bouquets of tropical hibiscus with calla lillies.

Jimmer Moeller, friend of the groom, Fort Wayne, was best man. Groomsmen were Jeremy Brice, brother of the bride, Churubusco; Travis Troyer and Mike Ruiz, both friends of the groom from Fort Wayne. Ushers were CJ Bellamy, cousin of the bride, Perrysburg, Ohio and Schuyler Hartman, friend of the bride, Perrysburg. Ring bearer was Preston Troyer, friend of the groom, Fort Wayne.

The men wore black tuxes with “pool” vests and ties.

A reception followed at the Shiloh Reception Hall, Fort Wayne.

The bride is a graduate of Cornerstone High School and IPFW with a bachelors degree in general studies. She is employed as a private home child care provider. The groom is a graduate of Northrop High School and IPFW with a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science. He is employed as IT Manager at Briljent, LLC.

Following a honeymoon in the Hawaiian islands of Molokai and Kauai, the couple is residing in Fort Wayne.

Brittney Carter and Thomas Whitesell, both of Columbia City, were married on Saturday, May 22.

The 3 p.m. ceremony was held in the Scout Building at the Churubusco Park and was officiated by Pastor Robert Green.

Parents of the bride are Catherine Burgo, Warsaw and Mike Carter, Fort Wayne.

The groom’s parents are Tina Vonholdp, Bear Lake and Michael Prince, Huntington.

The bride chose a baby blue gown and carried a bouquet of white and blue roses, blue iris, and white and yellow daisies.

Her cousin, Danielle Rollins, Churubusco was the maid of honor.

Michael Snyder, Columbia City, friend of the groom was the best man.

A reception followed the ceremony in the Scout Building.

The groom is employed by Precision Plastics in Columbia City.

The couple is residing at Bear Lake.

Jennifer Lynn Stahl and Timothy Dean Sheets were married on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Faith Lutheran Church in Churubusco. Pastor Lane Burgland performed the 3:30 p.m. ceremony.

The bride is a daughter of Linda Stanwood and David Stahl of Fort Wayne. The groom is the son of Barb and Dean Sheets of Columbia City.

The bride was escorted by her father. Melissa Keller, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor.

Travis Sheets, brother of the groom, was the best man. Anthony Badorek, friend of the groom, was a groomsman.

Family and friends gathered for a reception at the Noble County Fairground’s Log Cabin in Kendallville,  to celebrate the event.

The bride graduated from Snider High School and Brown Mackie College where she obtained a degree in occupational therapy. She works as a client relations specialist at the Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital in Fort Wayne. The groom graduated from Central Noble High School and Ivy Tech State College where he obtained a degree in business. He is self-employed.

The couple honeymooned in Tennessee. They are residing in the Columbia City area.

St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church in Columbia City was the scene of the December 19, 2009 wedding uniting Amy Gallmeyer and Dustin Westafer in marriage. Father Dino Fernandes was the officiant.

Ron and Susan Gallmeyer of Albion are Amy’s parents. Dustin is the son of Mark Westafer and Sylvia Eads, both of North Manchester.

Emily Gallmeyer was her sister’s maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Jill Juday, Megan Luckey, Chelsea Gallmeyer, Sara Beiswanger and Jillian Freeman.

Serving as best man was Nick Juday, brother-in-law. Groomsmen were Joel Luckey, Trey Forbes, Brian Kurtz, Barry Hicks and Aaron Gluff. Ushers were Erik and Joe Mawhorter, cousins of the bride.

Following the wedding ceremony, a reception was held at the Mid-America Windmill Museum in Kendallville.

The couple honeymooned in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

The bride holds a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. She is employed by Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

A graduate of the University of Saint Francis with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, the groom works for Disko Electrick in North Manchester.

The couple reside in Columbia City.