The Marriage of

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The Marriage of Hannah Marie ____ to Benjamin
Corey _____ October 16, 2010 Davenport Country
Club Pleasant Valley, Iowa
The best part of the day is when you and me
become we. -A.A. Milne
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Thank You! We would like to thank you for taking
time out of your busy lives and schedules to be
here today. Weve loved growing up with you over
the years and thank you for not only being here
this special day, but for your kindness and
support throughout the years that brought us to
today. We would especially like to thank our
parents. Thank you for your help, love, patience
and presence in our lives. We have been blessed
to have the support of you through things big and
small. We love you very much!
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Order of Ceremony Welcome 1st Corinthians,
Chapter 13, Verses 4-8a Read by ____ Art of a
Good Marriage Wilferd Peterson Read by
____ Vows Exchange of Rings Hand
Ceremony Declaration of Marriage Rose
Ceremony Presentation of Husband and Wife
The Wedding Party 
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Host Couple ________ Brother and sister-in-law
of the Bride Nathan was always the typical older
brother that you see in movies or read about it
books. He would put me in a headlock until I
cried Uncle , but he had has sweet spots and
would take me to the latest Disney movie in
theaters. When Nate and Renee Married October
2008, I was thrilled to gain a wonderful
sister, Renee. She is caring, thoughtful,
smart, and a great role model. Now that we all
live in the same city, weve had fun hanging out
together and trying new places. In August 2010 we
ran a half-marathon together. It was an awesome
experience to share and we plan on doing it again
together next year. Nate has even considered
joining in the fun.
____, Friend of the Groom Thad and I have known
each other since elementary school. Thad is also
one of the soccer guys.  We have shared a lot of
great memories, trips, and some great concerts
over the years. One of our strongest bonds has
always been our shared love for music. ____,
Friend of the Groom Dan and I were great friends
and neighbors growing up. His family moved to
Wyoming when we were in sixth grade. We visited
each other each summer and stayed in contact. In
high school, Dans family moved back to the area
and he joined our soccer team. Now Dans in
Scotland studying to become a veterinarian, but
its good to see him when hes back in the
states.
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Officiant Pastor Gary Ellis Ceremony Musician
Susan McPeters Parents of the Bride
______ Parents of the Groom _____ Grandparents
of the Bride ________   On this day of
happiness, we would also like to lovingly
remember those who are with us today in
spirit and in our hearts forever,
especially Grandfather of the Bride
______ Grandparents of the Groom _______
Maid of Honor _____, Sister of the Bride Choosing
Maggie to be my maid of honor was the obvious and
easy choice. Maggie and I have shared special
moments and experiences throughout our lives and
I knew that this day shouldnt be any
different. Best Man _____, friend of the
Groom Pete and I have been friends since
elementary school. We both went to SIU
Carbondale , where we lived together for three
years. We had some great times in Carbondale
exploring the outdoors, golf courses, wine
trails, and local pubs. Pete recently moved to
Chicago. Its great to be in the same city again.
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Flower Girl Ring Bearer _____, Friends of the
couple I, Hannah, met Elizabeth and Michael when
they were two years old and six months old
during my junior year of college. After
responding to an ad for a part-time nanny in
Marquettes newspaper, they became the highlight
of my day for the next three years. Ben met the
kids while visiting me in Milwaukee. After
meeting him just once, the kids would often ask
when he could come to play next. It was hard
leaving Milwaukee and leaving the ____ family
behind, but luckily they come to Chicago fairly
often and I occasionally babysit and spend time
with the kids. Ben loves taking Michael to Dave
and Busters to "shoot dinosaurs and we all love
playing shark in the pool. Weve both come to
love the kids very much and love spending time
with them.
_____, friend of the Groom Jordan and I went to
elementary school together,  and we both share a
love of soccer. Jordan and his family moved to
North Carolina after high school, so Although we
dont get to see each other often, we always have
a great time when were together. _____,
Friend of the Groom Joe and I have also played
soccer together since elementary school. We had a
great freshmen year at SIU Carbondale together
with other friends from Moline. We have shared
many great experiences and memories over the
years and continue to create more.
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Bridesmaids ____, Friend of the Bride Coll and
I met our freshman year of college at Marquette
while living in the same dorm wing. Once she
selected Mechanical Engineering as her major, we
instantly hit it off, both not fitting the
description of a typical engineer. I shared
many great experiences with Colleen throughout
the five years we were at MU. I love and miss
her creativity, energy, and passion for life, as
shes now living in Florida. Colleen and I also
share something else special, Ben and Is
Engage-a-versary date. Colls boyfriend
proposed to her on August 29, 2010, exactly one
year after Ben proposed to me. I cannot wait for
Colleens wedding next fall. _____, Friend of
the Bride Soph and I have been lifelong friends
since elementary school and created endless
memories along the way. No matter the amount of
time between our conversations, shes always
there for me, and its great to know shes just a
phone call away. Its nice to have such a solid
relationship with such an amazing person.
____, sister of the Groom We are both happy to
have Kim be party of our wedding, as we were a
part of hers July 2009. Kim has been a great
resource to us living in Chicago. In recent
years, Kim has become much more to Hannah than
just Bens sister. Shes become a friend, a
confidant, and someone I enjoy talking to and
being around. Im so lucky to be gaining a
sister-in-law like Kim. _____, Friend of the
Bride Mal and I become friends in junior high and
have become much closer since then. We share a
similar spirit in our love for life and
creativity. After inviting me to her church camp
one summer, we went together for seven summers,
first as campers and then becoming counselors.
Mallorys relationship with Christ and her loving
demeanor towards everyone she comes in contact
with has been a true inspiration to me. Mallory
is engaged and getting married September 2011. I
look forward to being a part of her big day, just
as shes been for ours.
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Groomsmen _____, Friend of the Groom Blake and I
grew up playing basketball together. We were
roommates my first year living in Chicago.  We
had a lot of fun living near Wrigley Field  Blake
moved to Coralville, Iowa  and is recently
engaged. I look forward to visiting Blake and
going to some Iowa games in the future. _____,
brother-in-law of the Groom John is a great
brother-in-law.  He has been a great help to us
to navigate Chicago. He always has good
suggestions of places to go, things to try, and
where to eat. We both share a love for golf and
sports. Hannah and I always have fun when
hanging out with Kim and John.
____, Friend of the Bride Mol and I met in
junior high and our high school weekends were
often spent at her house making memories and
having fun. Within the past year and a half we
both became doggy-parents and I have enjoyed
having someone to swap stories, have doggy-dates,
and share frustrations with. Mollys shining
smile and cheerful laugh always brighten my day.
Shes someone I know I can count on, day or
night, and I love that about her.