Lacey, Filips exchange vows

Friday, December 3, 2010
Bailey and Tony Filips

CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- Bailey Lacey of Culbertson and Tony Filips of Crofton, Nebraska were united in marriage on June 5, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Culbertson with the Rev. Corey Jenkins officiating.

Parents of the couple are Sean and Kelley Lacey of Culbertson and Bob and Kelly Filips of Crofton. The bride's grandparents are Jean Parry of McCook, Nebraska, Tom Parry of Glendale, Arizona, and Lloyd and Karen Lacey of Culbertson. The bridegroom's grandparents are Beverly and Dennis Merkel of Crofton, Neal and Mary Jane Mishler of Great Falls, Montana, and Helen Filips of Crofton.

The matron of honor was Stacey Robinson and maid of honor was Kristin Micek, both of Omaha. The bridesmaids were Nicole Keiser of Omaha, Mary Gohl of Cozad, Nebraska, and Jenna Rowley of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The bride's personal attendants were Dove Messersmith of Ogallala, Nebraska and Kayla Bauer of Culbertson.

The best man was brother of the bridegroom, Andy Filips of Lincoln, Nebraska. The bridegroomsmen were brothers of the bridegroom, Alex Filips of Lincoln and Austin Filips of Crofton, Robbie Guenther of Omaha, and Brett Mueller of Norfolk, Nebraska.

The ushers were brother of the bride, Dexter Lacey of Ogallala, Aron Merchen and Eric Lancaster, both of Crofton.

The flower girl was Chayse Friehe of Hayes Center, Nebraska. The ring bearer was nephew of the bridegroom, Brody Lueders of Beatrice, Nebraska.

The candle lighters were nieces of the bridegroom, Caylee and Hannah Lueders of Beatrice. The guest book attendants were Rayna Fleming and Ashley Hagan of Omaha. The program attendants were Chessney and Chyanne Friehe of Hayes Center.

A reception took place at the McCook Community Fairgrounds Building. The reception coordinators were Patty Gohl of Culbertson, and Mark and Roxy Pier of Crofton.

The bride graduated from Culbertson Public High School in 2004 and Methodist College of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in nursing in May 2010. She is employed at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha as a registered nurse.

The bridegroom graduated from Crofton Public High School in 2004 and University of Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in July 2009. He is employed at OPPD Nuclear Power Plant in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska as a nuclear engineer.

The couple honeymooned in Cozumel, Mexico and resides in Omaha.