Walter, Huffman wedding

Friday, November 1, 2013
Olivia Lynn-Marie Walter and John Daniel Huffman

McCOOK,Nebraska -- Olivia Lynn-Marie Walter and John Daniel Huffman, both of McCook, Nebraska, were united in marriage June 15, 2013, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook with Revs. Ben Holdren, Gary Brethour, Andrew Heaslip and Ejiofo Lawrence officiating.

Parents of the couple are Tim and Brenda Walter of McCook and James and Ann Huffman of Muleshoe, Texas.

Grandparents of the bride are Loren and Ellen Griffin and Richard and Thelma Walter, all of McCook. Grandparent of the bridegroom is JoAnn Huxen of
Bakersfield, California.

Maid of honor was Emily Tolliver, cousin of the bride, of Omaha, Nebraska. Bridesmaids were Molly Peck of Lincoln, Nebraska, Amy Been of Tucson, Arizona, Mary Spilinek of Lincoln and Cori Smock of Rapid City, South Dakota.

The best man was James Huffman, brother of the bridegroom, of Littlefield, Texas. Bridegroomsmen were Bryce Scott and Kyle Harshman, both of Lincoln, Eric Heien, brother in law, of Omaha and Alex Garcia of Chadron, Nebraska.

Flower girls were Danielle Tolliver, cousin of bride, McCook and Aubrey Heien, niece of the bridegroom, of Omaha. Ring bearer was Riley Heien, nephew of the bridegroom.

Ushers were Paul Griffin, uncle of the bride, of McCook, Jeremy Walter, cousin of the bride, of Lincoln, Spencer Walter, cousin of the bride, of McCook and Matthew Carriker of Chadron.

Alter servers were David Brewster, cousin of the bride, of McCook and Dominic Johnson, cousin of the bride, of Lincoln. Tim Griffin, uncle of the bride, of Ogallala, Nebraska, was the acolyte. Jim Griffin, uncle of the bride, of North Platte, Nebraska, was the lector. Gift bearers were Sean Tolliver, and Ryan Tolliver, cousins of the bride, of McCook and Elizabeth Schnell, cousin of the bride, of Lincoln.

Guest book and program attendants were Allison Tolliver, cousin of the bride, of McCook and Hannah Johnson, cousin of the bride, of Lincoln.

The musician was Megan Niesen. Cantors were Jessica Buhram, Katherine Kenne, Jenna Prather, Beth Peck, Jeremiah Steager, Jonathon Prather, Gracie Morin, Chelsea Ramaekers and Bethany Wisniewski.

A reception was at the Republican River Valley Event Center in McCook following the ceremony. Host couples were Tim and Margo Schnell, aunt and uncle of the bride, of Lincoln and Sam and Mary Frandsen, of McCook. Gift takers were John and Linda Brewster, aunt and uncle of the bride, of McCook. Cake servers were Mary Tolliver of McCook, Laura Johnson of Lincoln and Deb Walter, of McCook, aunts of the bride. Entertainment was by DJ Express and dinner was by Sehnert's.

The bride is a 2009 McCook High School graduate and a 2013 graduate of the University of Nebraska Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in health, nutrition and exercise.
She is attending the doctoral program of physical therapy at the University Nebraska Medical Center.

The bridegroom is a 2009 McCook High School graduate and works at Revolution Wraps in Lincoln.

The couple took a trip to Jamaica following the reception. They reside in Gretna, Nebraska.