Brook Elizabeth Carder and Justin Michael Kreatz exchanged wedding vows Aug. 12, 2006.
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Pastor Russ Hamilton officiated the ceremony at the First Christian Church in Gallatin. Parents of the couple are Carl and Sherri Carder of Gallatin and Galen and Charlene Karger of Chillicothe.
The bride wore a white satin strapless gown with train; she carried a bouquet of wild flowers. The groom wore a white tux. The bride’s attendants were Brandi Moritz sister of the bride, Katherine Roe and Lacy Dunkin friends of the bride. Flower girls were Hailee Lange and Laney Steeby nieces of the groom. Candle lighters Christine Kreatz and Meagan Kreatz cousin of the groom.
Groomsmen were Aaron Trager, Aaron Anderson, and Andrew Wright, friends of the groom, Ring bearer Maison Leslie nephew of groom. Ushers were Lance Moritz, Derek McClausin, Jeremy Borges, and Adam Wolf. Doormen were Robert and Andrew Carder.
Jessica Gannon sang the "Parents Prayer" and Kristen Ellis Sang "Broken Road" both were accompanied by pianist Courtney Houghton.
Guest book attendants were Christina Ostoraga, Janel Lee, and Kim Clevenger; programs, Christie Railsback and Aubrey Nelson; gift table, Kristin Critten and Kaitlyn McNeely; bubbles, Annie Nelson, Molly Kreatz, Jacob Kreatz, and Cory Cotterell; video by Amy McNeely; video setup, Jon Macy; video recorder, Russell Heldenbrand; sound, Garett Houghton; Ina Wright designed the bride’s bouquet, flower arrangements and corsages; wedding coordinator, Vera Nelson; and personal assistant, Cindy Wilson; behind the scenes, Natalie Jarboe, Linda Houghton, and Sharon Burke; cake and punch were served by Crystal Crose, Marsha Bird and Grandma Spande. Grandma Spande also made the cake and brought it from Minnesota.
A dance reception was held after the ceremony at the Grand River Inn in Chillicothe with DJ
Derek McClausin. Jill Steward was the photographer for the ceremony and reception.
The couple honeymooned in Gatlinburg, Tenn., and the Smokey Mountain area. Brook is attending college at NWSU in Maryville majoring in Ag Ed. Justin will complete a business management degree in December from Ohio State and is employed full time at Lowes in Chillicothe. Mr. and Mrs. Kreatz reside at the Springhill area near Chillicothe.