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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Rieger!

Lucy Ann Herman and Andrew Hogan Rieger were married on April 18th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Kathy Herman of Naples, Florida, and Mr. John Herman of Cuba, Missouri. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jim Mullally of Naples, Florida, and the late Mr. Mullally and Mildred Herman of Lexington, Kentucky, and the late Mr. Harry Herman. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Koons of Mission, Kansas, and the late Mr. Thomas Rieger. Andrew is the grandson of Mrs. William “Red” Hogan of Prairie Village and the late Mr. Hogan and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rieger. The evening prior, the groom’s family hosted a lovely rehearsal dinner at The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a beautiful reception at The President Hotel. Lauren Herman, sister of the bride; served as the maid of honor. Chelsea Cason, Kaitlin Roemeling and Michelle Beckett were bridesmaids, and Annie Weiser served as a junior bridesmaid. Billy Wandling, cousin of the groom; served as best man. Brian Humphrey, Daniel Gillespie and Dylan Mesh were groomsmen, and Jack Chalfant, Mike Chalfant, Scott Mahley, Tom Keegan, and Ryan Maybee served as ushers. The happy couple enjoyed a honeymoon to Bora Bora and is at home in Our Town. Lucy is careering with AMC Theatres, and Andrew is employed with J. Rieger and Company.

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Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hogan Rieger
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(Seated) Dylan Mesh, Billy Wandling, best man; the bride and groom, Lauren Herman, maid of honor; and Annie Weiser (standing) Brian Humphrey, Chelsea Cason, Kaitlin Roemeling, Daniel Gillespie, Jack Chalfant, Scott Mahley, Tom Keegan, Michelle Beckett, Ryan Maybee, and Mike Chalfant

Also featured in the September 5, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: JSI Photography

 

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