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Hodges, Vogelpohl exchange vows in double ring ceremony
Stacey Gayle Hodges of Mercury
and Jeffrey K nute Vogelpohl of Hous-
ton were united in marriage at 7 p.m.
June 18, in a double-ring ceremony
at the historic East Sweden Church.
A reception immediately following
the ceremony was held at the East
Sweden Community Center.
Stacey is the daughter of Tommy
and Gayle Hodges ofMercury and the
granddaughter of Ivell Smith and the
late Joe Smith of Brady and the late
T.L. and Dorothy Hodges of Lohn.
Jeffrey is the son ofTommy and Karen
Lowden of Crosby and Dennis and
Susan Vogelpohl of Katy.
The bride is a 1999 graduate of
Rochelle High School and a 2004
graduate of Angelo State University
with a degree in psychology. She is
currently employed by Southpark De-
velopment Center in Brownwood. The
groom is a 1999 graduate of Crosby
High School and a former student of
MR. and Mrs. Jeffrey Vogelpohl
Kingwood College. Jeffrey is cur- Each bridesmaid wore a floor- Bridal March” for the ceremony. Dur-
rently employed by Central TX.US length, two-piece dress designed by ing the ceremony, special friends of
in Brady. Morilee. Their dresses were Claret in the bride, Robert Jones, Jessica
The bride was attired in a white color, strapless with a shoulder wrap Bradshaw, and Ed and Jan Stearns,
satin gown with an overlay of net- and featured two crystal mock buttons all of Center Point, sang “Who I
ting with hand sewn re-embroidered on the side of the top. The skirt was a Am,” written and recorded by Wade
lace, as well as hand sewn Swarovski simple A-Line floor-length skirt with Bowen and West 84 and “Blessed the
crystals and fresh water pearls. The a slight train. They each wore double Broken Road,” as recorded by Rascal
floor-length sleeveless gown, de- strand pearl necklaces, handmade by Flats. Knute Blomstrom, grandfather
signed by Alfred Angelo, featured the bride for each bridesmaid. Each of the groom, read a selection from I
a sweetheart neckline, princess carried a bouquet consisting of Con- Corinthians 13 as chosen by the bride
line silhouette, hand-beaded seal- fetti Roses, Charlotte Roses and white and groom.
loped edge hemline, and a chapel daisies tied with white satin ribbon. Wedding decorations consisted
length train with a scalloped edge. Each groomsman was attired of vases of white daisies sitting on
The back ofthe dress was V-shaped jn a traditional black tuxedo. They Greek-like pillars around placed
and accented with white covered donned a black three-button jacket around the altar. A beautiful bouquet
buttons to just below the waistline. ancj classic white shirt with a black of mixed flowers such as sunflowers,
A tiara and chapel length train with tie. A boutonniere of mini Confetti roses, and daisies sat upon a satin run-
scattered fresh water pearls and deli- rose and Baby’s Breath was pinned ner with lace edges, handmade by
cately edged white cording was also to each groomsman’s lapel. Helen Blomstrom, atop the piano. A
worn by the bride. Pearl and crystal Serving as flower girls were Kara metal freestanding candleholder with
earrings, along with a pearl necklace Montgomery, cousin of the bride a sheer yellow bow held the couple’s
and matching bracelet, a gift from and Ashlynn Blomstrom, cousin of unity candle. Each pew donned either
the groom’s mother, and an antique the groom. Ring bearers were Jacob a red or white bow.
flower-shaped garnet ring completed Blomstrom, cousin of the groom, Bridesmaid AJ. Fawvermade sev-
the bride s ensemble. and Tanner Montgomery, cousin of eral of these bows. Around the guest
The bride carried a cascade style the bride. book was a delicate runner of mini
bouquet. The bouquet featured Kara and Ashlynn wore dresses Confetti Roses and greenery.
Confetti Roses, Charlotte Roses, that were handmade by the groom’s The wedding cake, a traditional
white daisies and a variety of green- grandmother, Helen Blomstrom.The three-tiered cake made by Caroline
ery. Attached to her bouquet was floor-length dresses were white satin Parks of Brady, adorned Confetti
her grandmother’s diamond ring with an overlay on the skirts and had a Roses, white Daisies, sheer red and
which belonged to the late Dorothy Claret colored sash around the waist, yellow ribbons, English Ivy and pearl
Hodges. On the sash was a white satin rose, cording. The cake topper which was
The groom was attired in a classic A double strand fresh water pearl a gift from the bride’s sister and
black tuxedo designed by Ascot. He necklace with Swarovski crystal, maid of honor, Cindy Hodges, was a
wore a three-buttoned jacket with a handmade by the bride as a gift, silver silhouette ofa bride and groom
black vest over a traditional white along with a crystal tiara completed surrounded by a rhinestone studded
collared shirt. His ensemble was the ensemble. They carried a white- heart. The matching serving set, a
completed with a black bow tie. A washed wire basket filled with red gift from the groom’s grandparents,
boutonniere of mini Confetti Roses an(j white rose petals. Knuteand Helen Blomstrom, featured
and Baby’s Breathe was pinned to the Jacob and Tanner wore classic rhinestones on the handles. The cake
groom s lapel. black suits. Each ring bearer wore a server was engraved with turtledoves
The wedding party consisted of white shirt with a black tie. A bou- each holding a ribbon in their beak,
family and friends ofthe couple. Serv- tonniere of mini Confetti Rose and The bride and groom also used match-
ing as maid of honor was the bride’s Baby’s Breath was also pinned to their ing drinking flutes.
sister, Cindy Hodges. Bridesmaids lapel to complete the ensemble. Helen The groom’s table featured three
were Adele Richardson, A. J. Fawver Blomstrom, Jacob’s and the groom’s different types of brownies in place
and Tara Simpson. Groomsmen were grandmother, made white stain pil- of a traditional groom’s cake. Caro-
Chuck Blomstrom, Cody Evans and lows with pearl and satin cording, line Parks also made these brownies.
David Vogelpohl. Ronnie Blom- white satin flowers and lace edging They were decoratively stacked on
strom, the groom s cousin, served as for each ring bearer to carry, glass holders on three different tiers,
best man. Teresa Smith, the brides The ceremony was officiated by Also decorating the groom’s table
aunt, was the photographer. Stephen Brother Ken Barr, pastor of Rochelle was a rooster-shaped bottle filled
Vogelpohl, the grooms brother and Baptist Church, of which both the with a variety of peppers to create
TJ. Hodges, the bride s brother, served bride and groom are members. Karl a colorful rooster. This rooster was
as ushers at the wedding. Otte played “Canon in D” and “The a wedding gift from Cindy Hodges,
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the bride’s sister and maid of honor.
A humorous cake topper depicting a
determined bride dragging a reluctant
groom by the collar of his shirt was
also placed on the table along with
scattered chocolate chips.
A reception was held at the East
Sweden Community Center imme-
diately following the ceremony. The
bride's grandmother, Ivell Smith,
and great aunt, Brenda Ziriax,
hosted the reception. The reception
featured raspberry punch, made by
Helen Blomstrom, meat and cheese
trays, tortilla rollups, chips, dips,
vegetable trays and fruit bowls for
the guests to dine on. Robert Jones,
Jessica Bradshaw, Ed and Jan Steams
and Keith Simpson also entertained
the guests.
The groom’s mother and stepfa-
ther, Tommy and Karen Lowden,
hosted a rehearsal dinner the evening
prior to the wedding. The wedding
party dined on barbecued brisket
and sausage and beans, provided
by Mac’s Bar-B-Que and mashed
ROCHELLE CLASS REUNION—Members of the Rochelle
High School graduating class of 1940 who celebrated their 65th reunion
recently in Brady were (first row, left to right) Willie Horn HepTinstall,
Dorothy McDavid, Emagene Sansom Haensich, Leona Sansom Williams
and Nina Brown Cowan; (second row) Raymond Stewart, Bob Engdahl
and Raymon Cowan.
potatoes made for the occasion by D ll v +
Tommy Lowden The women ofthe NOCITEIC CACS
East Sweden community provided
homemade delicious desserts, such , )
as pecan pie and chocolate cake TOY 656 ClOSS reulION
The couple spent a week in Galves- J ! - CC f 1
ton following thewedding. There they On May 21, the Rochelle High Spring of Sonora; Arleva Gamblin
stayed at Grace Manor, a century old School 1940 graduation class cel- Lewallen of Odessa; Faye Davee
Bed and Breakfast central y located ebrated its 65th class reunion anni- Sunvison of Brady; Anne Engdahl
near Galveston’s historical district, versary wjth a function at the Cafe of Fredericksburg; Rumbelo Cer-
the Strand, and the beach. The couple on the Square in Brady. vantes of Gun Barrel City; Francis
returned to their home in Brady fol- Eight members attended. They Crew Yates of Austin and Vance
lowing the honeymoon. were: Willie Horn Heptinstall, Nina Yates of Austin.
Jeffrey and Stacey were honored grown Cowan and Raymon Cowan, Wynell Roper, wife of Aaron
with two wonderful wedding showers, all of Early; Bob Engdahl and Dorothy Roper, attended for her husband.
Special friends of the couple, Suzanne McDavid of Brady; Emagene Sansom The 1940 graduation exercise
Fisher, Sandy Mach, Trisha Aston, Haensich of Eden; Leona Sansom was the last peace time graduation
and Barbie Williams, hosted a shower Williams of Burnet; and Raymond held until the conclusion of World
for the couple on April 30th at the Stewart of Temple. War 11.
First Christian Church in Brady. On Eleven members who were not
May 21, the ladies from Rochelle able to attend were: Pauline Jackson
and Mercury Baptist Churches held Galoway of Abilene; Aaron Roper
a shower for the couple at Rochelle’s of Brady; Eloise Cravens Tackerlty
church annex. Cake and punch was of Grandfalls; Billie Finnighan Tur-
servedat both showers. nell of Liberty Hill; Oda Mae Ferris
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