Couples: December 15, 2007

Wedding: Hought and Ackerman

Theresa Gebhart Ackerman and Joel Gust Hought were married Sept. 15, 2007, at Foxhome Lutheran Church, with the Rev John Andrews officiating.
Parents of the couple are Mildred Gebhart of Fergus Falls, the late Donald Gebhart and Thomas and Roberta Hought of Foxhome.
Maid of honor was Danielle Ackerman, daughter of the bride. Bridesmaids were Nancy Blank and Carol Manley, sisters of the bride and Kim Neuleib and Vicki Dohrer, friends of the bride. Flower girl was Mackenzie Meyer, grand-niece of the bride. Personal attendants were Mary Bisson and Joann Lauber, sisters of the bride.
The best man was Lowell Hought, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Mark Blaufuss, Dike Krump, Loren Neuleib, friends of the groom and Timothy Hought, cousin of the groom. Ring bearer was Eldon Fick, nephew of the groom. Ushers were Alex Johnson, nephew of the groom, and Gordy Brown, Mitch Conzemius, Chuck Rehovski, friends of the groom.
A reception and dance followed the ceremony at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls and the couple honeymooned at the National Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M.
Theresa is employed at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls as a patient account representative. Joel is employed by Wallwork Truck Center as the trailer sales manager.
The couple resides in Fergus Falls.

Wedding: Gerst and

Alison Marie Mason and Gregory Paul Gerst were married June 2, 2007, at Little Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, Nev. The wedding was followed by a dinner at the Riviera Hotel.

A reception and dance were held June 16, 2007, at the American Legion in Richfield.

Parents of the couple are Jim and Randi Mason of Fergus Falls, Toni Gerst and Paul and Heidi Gerst, all of Edina.

The bride's attendants were Erin Hoyt, sister of the bride, Kristi Gerst and Amy Gerst, sisters of the groom.

The groom's attendants were Seth Jaydan and Luke Morrison, friends of the groom, Andy Rosa, cousin of the groom, and John Carlson, uncle of the groom.

The couple resides in Richfield.

Engagement: Brandriet and

Elizabeth Ward and Jason Brandriet announce their engagement.

Parents of the couple are Pat and Susan Ward of Fergus Falls and June and the late Robert Brandriet of Ely.

Elizabeth is a graduate of Rothsay High School and the University of Minnesota, and is a physical therapist with Addus Healthcare in Portland, Ore.

Jason is a graduate of Orono High School and Motorcycle Mechanics Institute of Arizona and works for Motosport in Portland.

A Dec. 29, 2007, wedding is planned.