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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Erker!

Hannah Gerwick and Andrew Elliott Erker were married on April 30th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Gerwick of Fairway. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Erker of Olathe. The evening prior, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Boulevard Brewery. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a beautiful reception at Mission Hills Country Club.

Rebecca Hall served as the maid of honor, and Mary Reed and Sally Schoenfeld were bridesmaids. Ryan Erker, brother of the groom; served as the best man. Alex Erker, brother of the groom; and Mike Manns were groomsmen. Britt Gerwick, brother of the bride; Alex Houlton, Kyle Damas and Bill Buning were ushers. The happy couple honeymooned on the island of Kauai and is at home in Overland Park. Hannah careers with Shawnee Mission Medical Center, and Andrew is employed with Wells Fargo.

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(Front row) Mary Reed, Sally Schoenfeld, Rebecca Hall, maid of honor; the groom and bride, Ryan Erker, best man; Alex Erker and Mike Manns (back row) Britt Gerwick, Kyle Damas, Alex Houlton, and Bill Buning

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