May ceremony unites couple

Monday, September 16, 2002
Kristen Leigh and Nicholas Lee Eschliman

EUSTIS -- Kristen Leigh Buell and Nicholas Lee Eschliman, both of McCook, were united in marriage May 18, 2002, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eustis with the Rev. William Waterman officiating.

Parents of the couple are Rodney and Tami Buell of Eustis and Randy and Carmen Eschliman of McCook.

Grandparents of the couple are Victor and Arliss Buell of Eustis and Roger and June Eschliman of McCook.

Jamie Tyan of Trenton served as the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Amber Cavanee of McCook and Tasia Johnson of Holdrege. The bride's personal attendants were Shandra Pohl and Janisha Jurjens.

Jeff Baker of McCook served as the best man. The bridegroomsmen were Craig Leibbrant and Jacob Sahm, both of McCook.

The flowergirls were Emilee Reed of Findley, Ohio, cousin of the bride, and Hailey Eschliman of Tulsa, Okla., cousin of the bridegroom. Ryan Fiene of Elwood, cousin of the bride, served as the junior bride. Ringbearers were Wesley Babcock of Spring Lake, N.C., cousin of the bride, and Andrew Eschliman of Tulsa, Okla., cousin of the bridegroom. Nick Fiene of Elwood, cousin of the bride, served as the junior bridegroom.

Ushers for the ceremony were Nathan Buell of Eustis, brother of the bride, Devin Eschliman of McCook, brother of the bridegroom, Rick Eschliman of Indianola, uncle of the bridegroom, and Brian Beaumont of McCook.

Jane Rupe of Eustis was the organist. The soloist was Corrine Weekly of Lincoln, cousin of the bride. Amy Babcock of Spring Lake, N.C., cousin of the bride, played the violin before the ceremony.

The reception was at the Eustis Fair Building in Eustis. The host couples were Kevin and Mary Fiene of Elwood, Rick and Stephanie Buell of Lexington, Alan and Judy Babcock of Spring Lake, N.C., all aunts and uncles of the bride, and Rex and Jenny Eschliman of Tulsa, Okla., aunt and uncle of the bridegroom. Guestbook attendants were Amy Babcock of Spring Lake, N.C., cousin of the bride and Jo'vnna Delange of Burlington, Colo., sister of the bridegroom. Reception servers were Jane Tonjes of Bertrand, aunt of the bride, Sandra Mailander of North Platte, aunt of the bride, Tresea Eschliman of Indianola, aunt of the bridegroom and Jenny Eschliman of Tulsa, Okla., aunt of the bridegroom.

The couple honeymooned in Colorado. The couple is making their home in McCook.