Couples: December 22, 2007

Wedding: Armstrong and

Patience Paulzine and Tyler Armstrong were married Sept. 8, 2007, at Hope Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.

Parents of the couple are Barb and Robert Flom and Brian and Judy Armstrong, all of Fergus Falls.

Beth Petersen and Kristi Eklund attended the bride. JP Polejewski and Nick Heeter attended the groom.

Following the ceremony, a dance was held at the Eagles Club in Fergus Falls. The bride is an independent stylist at Trendz Hair Lounge and the groom is employed at The Country Store in Fergus Falls.

They couple lives in Fergus Falls.

Anniversary: Knapp and

The children of Janet and Jim Knapp will host a casual open house celebration in honor of their parents 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, at Federated Church in Fergus Falls.

Wedding: Distel and Koep

Koep — Distel

Michelle Koep and Justin Distel were married June 2, 2007, at Aastad Lutheran Church in rural Fergus Falls, with the Rev. Kevin Hulstrom officiating.

Parents of the couple are Mike and Susanne Koep of Fergus Falls, James and Karen Kisttel of Johnstown, Colo., and Michelle Wisecup of Denver, Colo.

Serving as maid of honor was Katie Koep. Bridesmaids were Laura Powers, cousin of the bride, Amanda Bopp, friend of the bride, Tammy Powers, cousin of the bride, and Randi Wicklund, friend of the bride. Ashley and Amber Reichenberg, cousins of the groom, were flower girls. Personal attendant was Jennifer Harold, cousin of the bride.

Best man was Teddy McMurdo. Caleb Zlomke, Jared Mullet, Shawn Breiland and Jeremy Conelly, friends of the groom, were groomsmen. Ring bearer was David Harcey, foster brother of the bride. Ushers were Chelsea Distel and Sarah Distel, sisters of the groom.

A reception at the Eagles Club in Fergus Falls followed the ceremony.

The bride and groom are students at Oak Hills Christian College.

They live in Bemidji.

Wedding: Rugg and Danner

Jill Danner and Mathew Rugg were married June 23, 2007, at Church of the Nazarene in Fergus Falls, with the Rev. Steve Hoffman and Clay Mitchell officiating.

Parents of the couple are James and Donna Danner, Mike Rugg and Jim and Beth Hockert, all of Fergus Falls.

Serving as maid of honor was Lauren Carlson. Also attending the bride were Erika Danner and Heather Danner. Flower girl was Alexis Danner.

Serving as best man was Dan Kort. Matt Danner and Jon Danner also attended the groom. Ringbearers were Ethan Danner, Ashton Danner, Bailey Danner and Ayden Danner. Ushers were Luke Schalekamp, Matt Brekke, Casey Kowalski and Tyler Thompson.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Bigwood Event Center.

The bride is employed with the American Red Cross, and the groom is a student at Minnesota State University, Moorhead.

The couple lives in Fergus Falls.

Wedding: Love and

Andrea Tysver and Greg Love were married Nov. 11, 2007, by the Rev. David Land.

Parents of the couple are Chuck Tysver, Phyllis Ruhland, Bill and Georgia Love and the late Carolyn Joan Love

Attending the bride were Julie Johnson, Jodie Jenson, Erin Tysver, Tessa Tysver and Anne Glenn. Flower girls were Victoria Jensen and Emmanuella Jensen. Jessie Lovell served as personal attendant.

Attending the groom were Joel Mason, Kevin Thornten, John Biship, Dave Todd and Troy Thompson. Tanner Love was ring bearer and ushers were Micah Jacob and Caleb Tysver.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Aniz Golf Resort in Mesa, Ariz. The bride and groom are police officers with the Mesa Police Department.

They make their home in Queen Creek, Ariz.