On May 12 in a 2 p.m. doublering ceremony, Betty Kuntzelman and Kirby Elam were married. The Rev. H. Matthew Ferguson officiated the service.
The bride is the daughter of Charles and Phyllis Dilbeck and the bridegroom is the son of Don and Betty Elam and the late Dena Elam.
The bride was given in marriage by her son, Joshua Kuntzelman. She wore a soft ivory gown and carried a cascading bouquet of white roses and burgundy daisies.
The matron of honor was Noelle Rademaker. Bridesmaids were Hannah Kuntzelman and Naomi Kuntzelman, both daughters of the bride.
The flower girl was Cassidy Dilbeck, niece of the bride.
The bridesmaids wore burgundy gowns and carried bouquets of white, pink and burgundy roses. All the bouquets were designed and made by the bride.
The best man was Tony Elam, brother of the bridegroom. Groomsmen were Bill Ferguson and John Stout.
Ushers were Sean Elam, nephew of the bridegroom; Joshua Kuntzelman, son of the bride; Don Ferguson and Steve York.
Guest book attendants were Lauren Ferguson and Ashley Dilbeck, niece of the bride. The pianist was Adam Osterloo, the future son-in-law of the bride. The brides daughters were the vocalists.
Also helping with various tasks were Dan Dilbeck, Kenny Dilbeck, Debbie Elam, Marci Elam and Sharon Elam.
A reception was held immediately following the ceremony in the church fellowship hall. Cake and punch were served by the bride's sisters-in-law, Mary Jo Dilbeck and Melissa Dilbeck.
The bride is employed as a receptionist with Help-U-Sell of Bond County. The bridegroom is a digitizer, employed by DeMoulin Brothers.
The couple is planning a wedding trip later in the summer.
