
McCaughan-Nelson
Bethany and Luke Nelson announce that they were married on May 20, 2011 at the Hamline United Methodist Church in Saint Paul, MN. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Peter Boelke of Hamline UMC, Rev. Dr. Larry D. Johnson, uncle of the Bride, and Bishop Sally Dyck of the United Methodist Church Minnesota Annual Conference.
Bethany is the daughter of Paul and Susan McCaughan of Osakis and granddaughter of Marilynn Johnson, also of Osakis. Luke is the son of Louis and Jean Nelson of Lakeville.
Amanda McCaughan, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Elizabeth Connolly, friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included: Amanda Lunemann, Tess Cruse, Grace Dennison, and Rachel Wagener, friends of the bride.
Eric Nelson, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included the Bride’s brother, Ryan McCaughan, and friends of the groom: Desmond Merkwan, Josh Forsman, Robert English and Collin Braun.
Alisha Colby, cousin of the bride, and Brian Manly, friend of the groom, served as liturgists for the ceremony. Ushers included: Nick Cruse, Ben Connolly, Oren Robashkin, and Jon Salmon. Flower girls were Larken Colby and Isabella Johnson. Ring Bearer was Carson Bloedel.
A reception and dance followed at Christo’s Union Depot in Saint Paul. The newlyweds honeymooned in New Orleans and currently reside in Kimball, MN.
The Bride is a 2002 graduate of Osakis High School. She graduated from Hamline University in 2005 and Luther Seminary in 2010, where she received her Master of Divinity. Bethany is currently a Chaplain Resident at the Veterans Affairs Health Care System in St Cloud.
The Groom is a 2002 graduate of Lakeville High School. He also attended Hamline University, graduating in 2006. Luke received his Master of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, CA. Luke currently is serving as the pastor of Kimball United Methodist Church and Zion United Methodist Church of South Haven.
An open house reception in celebration of their marriage will be held at the Willow Creek Park in Kimball, MN on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 1-3 pm.