Larsen, McIntyre exchange vows at Zion Lutheran Church

Natalie Larsen, International Falls, daughter of Norman and Nancy Larsen, International Falls, and Adam McIntyre, Grand Forks, N.D., son of James and Peggy McIntyre, Grand Forks, were united in marriage July 25, 2009, at Zion Lutheran Church.

Pastor Stephan Olson performed the ceremony.

Soloist Jeff Holenko, friend of the bride, performed three musical selections during the ceremony. He was accompanied by organist Joe Belanger.

Readers were Hugh Norsted, uncle of the bride, and Dave Rousseau, friend of the groom.

The color theme the bride chose for their wedding ceremony and reception were ivory and sage green with accents of lavender and purple.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents, Norm and Nancy Larsen.

Maids of honor were Amy Christianson and Linda Remmen, sisters of the bride.

Bridesmaids were Angie Gietzen, sister of the groom, Erica Bagstad, Sherri Curran and Michelle Holenko, friends of the bride.

Flower girl was Nissa Christianson, niece of the bride.

Personal attendant was Gail Rasmussen, godmother of the bride.

Best man was Zach Bailey, cousin of the groom.

Groomsmen were Jason McIntyre, brother of the groom, Leif Larsen, brother of the bride, Tyler Bailey and Keelan Bailey, cousins of the groom, and Todd Lande, friend of the groom.

Ring bearer was Liam Christianson, nephew of the bride.

Serving as ushers were Kevin Gietzen, brother-in-law of the groom, and Mike Brewinski, friend of the groom.

Host couples were Allen and Gail Rasmussen, godparents of the bride, and Poncho and Judy Krantz, friends of the bride.

Program attendants were Lars Christianson and Brendan Remmen, nephews of the bride. Guest book attendant was Kari Stromstad, friend of the bride.

A reception was staged at the Holiday Inn with a cocktail hour in the Holiday Inn Gardens.

On the eve of the wedding, the rehearsal dinner was at Thunderbird Lodge.

The bride is a 2001 graduate of the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis with a bachelor degree in dental hygiene. She is employed at Lucachick’s Dental Office, International Falls.

The groom is a 1998 graduate of Bemidji State University with a bachelor degree in marketing. He is a painting contractor in International Falls.

The couple is taking a honeymoon trip to Maui, Hawaii, in January 2010.

They reside in International Falls.