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Vows exchanged at Knox United ChurchThe Knox United Church in Drumheller was the scene of an afternoon wedding, Saturday, July 4, 1981, when Cindy Mae Lowen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lowen of Drumheller was united in marriage to Bruce Anthony Groeneveld, son of Mr. and Mrs. AndrewGroeneveld of Rosebud.•Officiating the double ring ceremony was Rev. A Morrison of Calgary, friend of the groom’s family. The Church was decorated in keeping with the wedding colors, with baskets of pink white and burgundy flowers.As the guests were being seated, Mrs. Louisa Sengaus second cousin of the bride, sang Three Times A Lady, to the ac-companyment of Miss Faith Milton.As the wedding party was about to enter, both parents entered the church down separate isles to meet at the altar, where each father lit the outside candle of a candleabra of three. The bride then entered the church escorted by her father, asthe organist played The Bridal March.” \The radiant bride wore a floor length gown with a full skirt of five deep tiers of net and lace over satin. The fitted bodice of lace over satin was compliment' ed with long fitted sleeves and a small lace peter-pan collar. The entire bodice and sleeves were studded with small pearls and sequins. Her headpiece and three quarter length veil matched her dress. The bride’s gown and veil was her mother’s wedding ensemble on this very day 26 years ago. Cindy’s jewellery was a diamond pendant of her grandmothers, as was the gift to her grandmother from her grandfather on their wedding day. Cindy carried a bouquet of pink and burgundy silk roses with white daisies and baby’s breath. Long pink streamers flowed from the bouquet . with pink rosebuds entwined.Judy Lowen, sister of the bride was maid of honor, Susan Williams,, sister of the groom, Yvonne Finley cousin of the groom, and JoAnne Eskeland friend of the bride were the bridesmaids. The four wore matching pink floor length gowns of accordian pleated lace skirts over taffeta, high waistlines with narrow shoulder straps. Each dress was complemented with a small lace jacket with tiny pleats flowing from a burgundy velvet yoke, short frill sleeves and stand up collars. They wore a single burgundy carnation in their hair and carried white lace fans with white daisies and burgundy roses.The two flower girls were Tanya Sue Graff, second cousin of the bride and Melody Groeneveld niece of the groom. The girls wore matching floor length dresses in pink and burgundy eyelett print in the same style as the bridesmaids. Tanya and Melody carried little baskets of white daisies and baby’s breath. On their heads they wore a crown of sipall white daisies.' The groom looked smart in a dark burgundy tuxedo with white ruffled shirt complemented with a white and pink boutonniere.The best man, Ken Furst, friend of the groom and the groomsmen, Dennis Groeneveld, Randy Groeneveld brothers of the groom, and Douglas Lowen, brother of the bride also wore burgundy tuxedos to match the groom. White carnation boutonniers complemented their suits.Ushers were Howard McKee, uncle of the bride and Allan Groeneveld, brother of the groom. They wore pale blue suits accented with white carnation boutonniers. The mother of the bride wore a dusty rose floor length gown with a corsage of burgundy roses. The grooms mother •• »re an anklelength gown of pink chiffon and a corsage of roses.While signing of the register, the guests enjoyed the solo “You Light Up My Life,” as sung by Mrs. Sengaus. As thecouple left the registry room they returned to the altar to light the remaining center candle of the candleabra, symbolizing the union of the two families. As the couple and their attendants left the church they formed the receiving line down the front steps of the church. The reception was held at the Rosebud Community Centre for 180 guests. The Ladies of the Rosebud Good Neighbor club catered to the supper. The three tier wedding cake, beautifully decorated by the groom’s sister Susan Williams, decorated the head table.Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Mervin Clark, friend of Cindy and Bruce. Prior to the supper Mr. Roy Meadows, Uncle of the groom, sand the Lords Prayer. Mrs. Judy Nicholson sang a solo dedicated to Cindy and Bruce Let It Be Me,” accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Florence Pallesen. The brides Uncle, Howard McKee humorously gave the toast to the bride to which the groom replied. The groom in turn “toasted” the parents. The tribute to the bridesmaids was given by Ken Furst. The groom’s brother-in-law, Glen Williams, gave a few words of advice to Bruce as to the right way to start out and initiated Cindy as to what to expect in her future.The wedding cake wasJV.served to all tne guests by Cindy and Bruce, the traditional fruit cake, was made by the brides Great* aunt Mrs. Ruth Howard.The bride’s book for the evening was attended by •the brides cousin Tracy Trotter and second cousin Mellissa Graff.Following the reception, the dance commenced to the music of the Meadow Aires from Blackie, Alta. The hall was full and a great time was had by all.For her going-away outfit Cindy wore a white linen suit, complemented• 1 O 1with black accessories and a corsage of red roses. Her only jewellery was a pearl necklace and earrings, gift of the groom. Bruce wore a light brown suit.The gifts were opened the next day at an Open House held at the groom’s home. The couple then left for a vacation throughout B.C. The couple wish to thank everyone for coming and for all the beautiful shower and wedding gifts.Cindy and Bruce have now made their home in the southeast end of the Hesketh Community.O •_____
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Drumheller Mail
Drumheller, Alberta, CA
Wed, Oct 28, 1981
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