Hamilton County Brides

Danny and Erin Bush, stationed at Ft. Leonardwood, Mo., joined family and friends on July 4, 2008 in Sheridan to celebrate their spring wedding with friends and ZiZi, who enjoyed some cake. Bush, a drill sergeant, has served in Sinai and Afghanistan and was awarded the Bronze Star during his tour in Iraq. He and Erin Huff Bush were married on Mar. 20, 2008. Both serve in the U.S. Army, where Erin Bush, a native of Carmel, is a surgical tech.

Lindsay Hart of Noblesville and Phillip Wink of Evansville celebrated their wedding June 1, 2008 at Oak Hill Mansion in Carmel. The maid of honor was Tami Rose of Carmel. Bridesmaids were Heather Rose of Arcadia, Ann Demery of Fishers and Breann Rose of Arcadia. Flower girl was Audra Martin of Indianapolis. The best man was Brian Wink of Evansville. Groomsmen were Mike Garringer of Fishers, Brannon Cater of Evansville and Mark Flittner of Evansville. Ring bearer was Sorin Martin of Indianapolis. Ushers were Sebastian Martin and Atticus Martin of Indianapolis and Tyler Cloud of Arcadia. The officiant was The Rev. Paul Demery of Fishers. Escorted by the brother of the bride, David Martin of Indianapolis. Lindsay is the daughter of Norma Hart of Arcadia and the late Fred Hart. She is a 1996 graduate of Noblesville High School and is currently employed as a nurse at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Phillip is the son of Larry and Bonnie Wink of Evansville. He is a 2001 graduate of Ball State University and is currently employed at Odle, McGuire, and Shook in Indianapolis.

Corey Owen of Arcadia and Brian Burkhardt of Westfield celebrated their wedding June 18, 2008 in Sunset Beach, Fla. The wedding was officiated by the Rev. Bill Underwood. The flower girls were Tayia and Miaya Owen. The best man was Charles Burkhardt. Groomsman was Don Johnson. Corey is the daughter of Rick and Lori Owen. Brian is the son of Charles and Donna Burkhardt.

Rachel Zeller of Noblesville and Austin Butler of Kokomo announce their engagement. Te wedding will be held at Clarksville Christian Church off of Indiana 38, just East of Noblesville. The couple became engaged when Austin surprised Rachel by tying the ring to a strawberry plant in her family’s strawberry patch. She didn’t realize what was happening at first, but when Austin got down on his knee and asked, she said yes. Rachel is the daughter of David and Nancy Zeller. She is a 2004 graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School and is currently studying pharmacy at Purdue University and will graduate in May 2010. She works for CVS in Noblesville and plans to stay with CVS after graduation. Austin is the son of Steve and Thomasa Butler. He is a 2005 graduate of Kokomo High School and is currently studying aeronautical engineering and is a midshipman in Naval ROTC at Purdue. He will graduate and be commissioned in the Navy in December 2009. He plans to serve as a Naval Aviator.

Shanna N. Wix and Jason R. Mace, both of Noblesville, announce their engagement. The wedding will be at Arcadia Christian Church with a reception to follow at Hidden Bay Club House. Shanna is the daughter of Michael and Drelinda Wix. She is a 2001 graduate of Hamilton Heights High School. Jason is the son of Tom and Robin Hafler. He is a 1998 graduate of Hamilton Heights High School.

Packing for Your Honeymoon by Tim A. Smith

A honeymoon is a holiday in which two newly weds will celebrate their marriage further. Honeymoons can be very enjoyable experiences and can be a big stress reliever. Contrary to popular belief, getting married can be quite a stressful process in terms of planning and preparing, even nerves can get to some people, that is why it is important that a honeymoon follows with no problems at all. Holidays are supposed to be stress free, but there can often be last minute panics and the most common is when the newly weds have not packed or have left out a particular item. Stress is the last thing you want as a newly wed couple, every situation is different of course, but it is best to be sure that nothing will go wrong.

When packing there are some very important things you should try your best to avoid. Problems are often experienced when packing for your honeymoon hours before your flight is due and when there is pressure, stress will often follow. If you’re due to catch a train, don’t leave it until last minute to pack. You should always try to pack when you have plenty of time to think so that you make sure that you don’t forget any essential items. A good tip is to sit down with your partner a few weeks beforehand and make a list of all the items you will require for your honeymoon. Once you have created a list you can prepare in advance and make sure that you avoid any of the common problems that people will face before embarking on their honeymoon.

So when is it best to pack? Of course, the best time to pack is a few days beforehand. Packing too early can never be a bad thing but of course you always have to remember to include every item you are going to need beforehand. If you waste your time packing last minute just after the wedding hours before your due to catch your flight you are a lot more likely to forget the essential items that you need such as your tickets. It has been seen before and it has turned what should be an enjoyable day into a nightmare. So instead of worrying last minute, plan beforehand to ensure that you wake up to a stress free day.

When going on your honeymoon there is not a set standard of items you must take on holiday with you but of course you should bring the bare essentials that you would typically take on a holiday. But the main thing you need to remember is that your honeymoon should be an enjoyable experience, so if you can afford to you should try and bring plenty of money so you can easily splash out once you are at your destination. It also depends on how long you are going for, and this is where planning beforehand becomes essential.

So when going on your honeymoon, try and be organized, book in advance, pack in advance and don’t leave anything until the last minute because you will regret it. When there is pressure it can often lead to stress, which is exactly what you don’t want. Of course, every situation is different, you may be going on your honeymoon weeks after you get married, but its always advisable to prepare way in advance. To some people this may seem quite obvious but you would be surprised as to how disorganized people can be, especially when there is a wedding to plan. Enjoy your honeymoon, follow the advice given and don’t let anything stop your honeymoon being one of the most memorable experiences of your life.

Tim Smith helps Fargo Moorhead brides plan Fargo weddings with his website FM Brides. For more great planning tips visit http://www.fmbrides.com.

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