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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. David Launder, Jr.!

Jean Louise Neenan and David Branson Launder, Jr., were married on August 17th at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Joseph Michael Neenan of Our Town and the late Mrs. Neenan. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Branson Launder, Sr., of Prairie Village. On the evening prior, Mr. and Mrs. David Branson Launder, Sr., hosted a rehearsal dinner at Mission Hills Country Club. Following the ceremony, Mr. Joseph Michael Neenan hosted a lovely reception at The Guild. Elizabeth VanDyke served as maid of honor and Cathy Reggiardo, sister of the bride; was the honorary matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Hannah Neenan, sister-in-law of the bride; Molly Oller, Abigail Troutman, Stefanie Walters, Beth Maggard,  Eva Saviano, and Katie Orpin. Andrew Launder, brother of the groom; served as best man. The groomsmen were Ben Haynes, brother-in-law of the groom; Mark Munsen, Josh Maggart, Tony Alt, Eric Payne, Brandon Gray, and Ryan Keller. Sam Neenan, Danny Neenan, Joseph Neenan, and Nathan Neenan, brothers of the bride; served as ushers. The happy couple enjoyed a European honeymoon in France, Italy and Greece, and are at home in Our Town. The bride is careering with the Neenan Company, and the groom is employed by the Independent Electric Machinery Company.

Also featured in the December 7th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: epagaFOTO

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(Front row) Tony Alt, Molly Oller, Eric Payne, Elizabeth VanDyke, the bride and groom, Andrew Launder, Abigail Troutman, Brandon Gray, Stefanie Walters, and Ryan Keller (back row) Sam Neenan, Danny Neenan, Beth Maggard, Ben Haynes, Hannah Neenan, Mark Munsen, Eva Saviano, Josh Maggart, Katie Orpin, Joseph Neenan, and Nathan Neenan

 

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