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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Sorenson!

Alexandra Leigh Pratt and Christopher Michael Sorenson were married on August 22nd at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Allen Pratt of Our Town and Boston, Massachusetts. Alexandra is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Xavier Geier of Independence, Missouri, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Keith Dorman Pratt. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sorenson of Iowa City, Iowa. Christopher is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Kelley of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sorenson.

The evening prior, the groom’s parents hosted a lovely rehearsal dinner at The Bristol. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a beautiful reception at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dr. Emily Perry, sister of the bride; served as matron of honor. Stacey Golub, Megan Fluter, Mallory Ralston, Caroline Strickland, and Liz Tracy were bridesmaids. Drew Koering served as best man. Sean Ahrens, Drew Pelzer, Dr. Matthew Perry, brother-in-law of the bride; Callum Williams and Chris Yates were groomsmen. The happy couple enjoyed a honeymoon to Maui, Hawaii, and is at home in Our Town. Alexandra careers with Shook, Hardy & Bacon, and Christopher is employed with the Protzman Law Firm.

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Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Sorenson
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Additional photos featured in the January 9, 2016 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Alea Lovely

 

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