CASPER - Melinda Spring Huckfeldt and Gene J. Kessner were married June 24, 2006, at First Christian Church with Paul Hallock officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Steve and Cindy Huckfeldt of Casper.

The groom is the son of Robert and the late Norma Kessner of Rock Springs.

Bridesmaids wee Lois Miller, Kendalyn Groves and Karen Huckfeldt.

Best man was Phil Krumm and groomsmen were Steven Kessner and Andy Wilkins.

Ushers were Jim Huckfeldt and Gary Mayhue.

Flower girl was Kaitlyn Kessner, daughter of the bride and groom.

The ring bearer was Timmy-John Atencio.

A reception was held at the Natrona County International Airport Observatory Lounge with Waynette Robl, Joyce Atchley and family members Alexia Johnson, Faith Havens and Missy Warren assisting.

The bride earned an associate of science degree in respiratory therapy and is an ICU therapist at Wyoming Medical Center.

The groom earned an MBA from the University of Wyoming and is a claims analyst with Farm Bureau Insurance.

After a cruise to the Western Caribbean and a week in Florida, they are at home in Casper.