Alicia Smith and Brett Warnecke were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 2010, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tiffin. The Rev. Eric Culler was officiant during the double-ring nuptial Mass. A reception followed at Camden Falls Reception Center, Tiffin.
Alicia is the daughter of James and Elaine Smith of New Riegel.
Brett is the son of Mark and Elaine Warnecke of Delphos.
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Alicia, given in marriage by her father, wore a halter-style wedding gown with pearl embroidery. She carried a round cluster of red roses framed in greenery. She wore maternal grandmother Regina Beat's birthstone ring.
Chrissy Hohman of McCutchenville was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Rose Halbisen and Heidi Keisel of Tiffin, Brandi DeVore of Fremont, Kristy Elkins of Continental and Angie Bouillon of New Riegel. They wore strapless, floor-length scarlet dresses and carried white roses.
Nick Warnecke of Peoria, Ill., was the groom's best man. Groomsmen were Jeff Smith of Columbus, Andy Drerup of Van Wert, Matt Huber of Columbus, Nathan Montgomery of Seattle and Keith Anthony of Burton.
Flower girl was Ashlyn Elkins and ring bearer was Blake Elkins, niece and nephew of the groom, respectively.
Alicia is a 2002 graduate of Hopewell-Loudon High School and a 2006 graduate of Owens Community College. She graduated in 2010 from the University of Phoenix with a master's degree in nursing and education. She is a registered nurse in Marion and a nursing instructor for Tri-Rivers.
Brett is a 2000 graduate of Delphos St. John High School and a 2004 graduate of The Ohio State University. He is employed at Auto Owners Insurance.
The mothers and bridesmaids hosted a bridal shower at New Riegel Legion in October 2010.
The rehearsal dinner was at Fort Ball, Tiffin.
Following a honeymoon trip to Key West, Fla., the couple resides in New Washington.
