ASPEN, Colo. — Nikolai M. Valdmanis and Kate M. Rasmussen exchanged marriage vows on Dec. 28, 2012, in Aspen.
Among the witnesses for the couple were Traverse City natives Barbara Weber, Tim Emling and Mark Williams. Following the ceremony, friends and co-workers helped create a fun-loving atmosphere and the newlyweds spent the rest of their wedding day skiing on Aspen Mountain. A moment in the daylong celebration was captured and published by the Aspen Times newspaper.
Kate is the daughter of William T. Rasmussen and Christine Walton, both of Traverse City. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School, attended FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) in Los Angeles and Loyola University in Chicago. Kate is employed by Kemo Sabe in Aspen.
Nikolai is the son of Andris and Donna Valdmanis of Traverse City. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School and received a degree in Hospitality Business from Michigan State University. Nikolai is employed by Aspen Skiing Company at The Limelight Hotel, and also at Gisella Aspen.
The couple are planning a Traverse City party in the near future.
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Valdmanis-Rasmussen
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Johnson-Skiba
Claire Elizabeth Johnson of Traverse City and Karl Anthony Skiba of Alpena were united in marriage on Oct. 20, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
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Lefere-Dakoske
CHICAGO -- Jennifer Elizabeth Lefere of Jackson, Mich., and David Matthew Dakoske of Traverse City were united in marriage on Sept. 22, 2012, at St. Clement Catholic Church. The Rev. Ken Simpson of St. Clement Catholic Parish officiated at the 2 p.m.
- Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Visser-Webber
TRAVERSE CITY -- Anna-Marie Visser of Traverse City and Joshua Lee Webber of Eben Junction, Mich., were united in marriage Sept. 15, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. James Hayden of Immaculate Conception Church officiated at t
- Sunday, March 17, 2013
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- Sunday, March 10, 2013
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Robinson-Edmondson
Casey Robinson and Mitch Edmondson of Traverse City were united in marriage in a harbor view ceremony on Sept. 8, 2012, at Visions at CenterPointe. Pastor Tom Jasperse performed the ceremony.
- Sunday, March 3, 2013
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Fasel-Kuzma
ACME -- Megan Anne Fasel and Thaddeus John Kuzma were united in marriage on Oct. 20, 2012, at Christ the King Catholic Church. The Rev. Ray Cotter officiated at the afternoon nuptials. Jamie Hanophy of Columbus, Ohio, attended her friend as maid of h
- Sunday, February 10, 2013
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Powell-Nendorf
Powell-Nendorf
- Sunday, February 3, 2013
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Krumrie-Quinn
Mandy Lynn Krumrie and Ryan Erich Quinn, both of Traverse City, were married at sunset Sept. 11, 2012, at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Rev. Thomas Orange performed the ceremony.
- Sunday, January 27, 2013
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Gibbons-Schurig
Gibbons-Schurig
- Sunday, January 20, 2013
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Hanrahan-Loudermilk
Hanrahan-Loudermilk
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Sattler-Bilby
Sattler-Bilby
- Sunday, January 6, 2013
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Bartkowiak-Sohasky
Ashley Bartkowiak of Traverse City and Adam Sohasky of Suttons Bay exchanged marriage vows on July 21, 2012
- Sunday, December 30, 2012
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Archer-Vanderford
Alisha Archer and Jason Vanderford, both of Traverse City, were married on Aug. 25, 2012, in an outdoor ceremony at the Garland Resort. Anne Morrison Perry, a friend of Alisha and Jason, officiated at the 5 p.m. nuptials.
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Zerbe-Marsh
Shayna Lynne Zerbe and Robert Andrew Marsh, both of Traverse City, were united in marriage on Aug. 24, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph P. Graff performed the 4 p.m. ceremony, with Monsignor Edwin A. Thome assisting. Readings were done by the bride's godfather, James Key of Coopersville, and the groom's uncle, Michael Marsh of Traverse City.
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Dreves-Vouziers
Meagan Dreves of Traverse City and Andrew Vouziers of Chicago were united in marriage on June 16, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony performed the 1:30 p.m. ceremony.
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Vezina-Bedard
Lisa Vezina and James Bedard, both of Traverse City, were united in marriage on Aug. 4, 2012, at Woodcreek Lodge. The Rev. Susanne David officiated at the 5 p.m. nuptials.
- Sunday, December 23, 2012
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Willson-Bykowski
Ashley Marie Willson of Traverse City and Matthew Adam Bykowski of Eden Prairie, Minn., were married on July 28, 2012, at Assumption Catholic Church in downtown Chicago.
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