Wedding
Maryssa Rehagen & Jared Hardwick
September 3, 2016
Maryssa A. Rehagen and Jared M. Hardwick, both of Jefferson City, were married at 11 a.m., September 3, 2016, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Father Simeon A. Etonu performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Donnell and Shelly Rehagen, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Mark and Pamela Hardwick, Waynesburg, Ky. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an A-line lace and tulle gown with bateau neckline, satin belt, bead embellished bodice, and chapel-length train. She completed her ensemble with a floor-length, bead embellished veil. She carried a bouquet of cream and light pink roses with family broaches. The honor attendant was Ashley M. Rehagen, Jefferson City, sister of the bride. The attendants were Hailey Mertens, Jefferson City, friend of the bride; Ciera Strobel, Kansas City, friend of the bride; and Taylor Schulte, Jefferson City, friend of the bride. They wore meadow strapless floor-length gowns. The best man was Christopher Smith, St. Louis, friend of the groom. The groomsmen included Jordan Hardwick, Junction City, Ky., brother of the groom; Travis Hardwick, Carbondale, Ill., brother of the groom; and Cody Tarter, Waynesburg, Ky., cousin of the groom. The ring bearers were Lukas Rehagen and Porter Hardwick, Jefferson City, sons of the bride and groom. The ushers were Nicholas Rehagen, Jefferson City, brother of the bride, and Stephen Rehagen, Jefferson City, cousin of the bride. The organist was Tina Fick, Jefferson City, friend of the bride. The vocalist was Brooke Micke, Jefferson City, cousin of the bride. The Mass servers were Benjamin Rehagen, Jefferson City; Caroline Hunter and Molly Hunter, Joplin. The lectors were Paulette Rehagen, Jefferson City, godmother of the bride, and Mark Rehagen, Jefferson City, uncle of the bride. Offertory was presented by Michael Rehagen, Jefferson City, godfather of the bride; Susan Rehagen, Jefferson City, aunt of the bride; and Lesley Weaver, Jefferson City, aunt of the bride. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Avenue HQ. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held September 2, 2016, at Madison's Cafe, Jefferson City. The bride is a 2012 graduate of Helias Catholic High School, Jefferson City, and currently attends Columbia College. She is an Administrative Assistant at Brady's Jefferson City Glass and Paint. The groom is a 2007 graduate of Lincoln County High School, Stanford, Ky., and a 2013 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky., with a Bachelors in Broadcast and Electrical News. He is an Engineer at Learfield. The couple resides in Jefferson City.