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Tharp, Bernhardt exchange vows at Strassburg Baptist Church

Rebecca Dalene Tharp of Marion and Tyler Curtis Bernhardt of Olpe were married Feb. 25, 2006, at Strassburg Baptist Church, rural Marion.

Parents of the bride are Blair and Nancy Tharp of Marion. The groom's parents are Doug and Tracy Bernhardt of Olpe.

The bride's grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Earl Wood and Dalene Tharp, all of Marion and the late Max Tharp.

The groom's grandparents are Kitty Battershell and Mildred Bernhardt and the late Herbert Bernhardt.

The bride's great-grandmother, Helen Bailey, was a special guest of honor.

Pastor Don Mashburn officiated at the double ring ceremony.

The bride's mother, Nancy Tharp, sang "The Wedding Song." Kristi Krispense was the pianist.

Given in marriage by her father and family, the bride wore a gown with an antique and gold lace-covered bodice featuring sheer short sleeves and a scoop neckline. A plain front A-line skirt and a pleated semi-cathedral train was decorated with scattered lace and beads. She wore a gold tiara with ivory pearls and rhinestones and a veil decorated with lace and ivory pearls, handmade by the bride's mother. She carried a bouquet of long-stemmed red and white roses.

Carla Carlson of Marion was the maid of honor. Kori Bernhardt of Olpe was the bridesmaid. They wore black chiffon beaded dresses and carried bouquets of long-stemmed red and white roses.

Chris Battershell of Breckenridge, Colo., served as best man. David Tharp of rural Peabody was the groomsman.

Guests were seated by Blake Jones of Topeka and Reid Farr of Emporia.

Daniel Melvin of Steamboat Springs, Colo., was in charge of the guest book and gifts.

A wedding supper, reception, and dance followed the ceremony at Pilsen Community Center and was prepared and served by Reese and Becky Champlin, Kim Kline, Lori and Justin Herzet, Gale and Neva Cooper, Clifford, Evelyn, and Eileen Hett, and Sherri Sells. They also prepared and served the rehearsal supper.

The bride is employed with Horseshoe Ranch and her husband works at APAC, Emporia.

The couple lives at 2727 170th, Marion.

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