Conner, Nagel wed in Nov. 21 ceremony

Heather Nicole Conner and Cody Joseph Nagel, both of Havre, Mont., were married in a 2 p.m. Nov. 21 ceremony at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bismarck, N.D.

The bride is the daughter of Steve and Janet Conner of Creston. The groom is the son of Dennis Nagel and Linda Nagel, both of Bismarck, N.D.

Maid of honor was Heidi Conner, twin sister of the bride.

Bridesmaids were Rebecca Jennings; Rachel Griffith, cousin of the bride; Kelli Gabel, cousin of the groom; Brittany Rolofson and Justina Adair.

Best man was Derek Nagel, brother of the groom.

Groomsmen were Nate Thomas; Lance Barton; Trevor Conner, brother of the bride; Joe Rydell and Mark Erickson.

Flower girls were Keegan Bailey, cousin of the bride, and Ella Gabel, cousin of the groom.

Ring bearer was Shane Stansberry, cousin of the bride.

Guest book attendant was Mallory Griffith, cousin of the bride.

Lector readings were done by Bernita Stansberry, aunt of the bride, and Wayne Kalberer, uncle of the groom.

Host and hostesses were Scott and Jolene Griffith, aunt and uncle of the bride, and Melvin and Hedy Nagel, aunt and uncle of the groom.

Honorary guests were Bud and JoAnn Conner, grandparents of the bride, and Joseph and Ella Kalberger and Eli and Alvin Nagel, grandparents of the groom.

A bouquet of flowers was dedicated to the family and friends who were unable to attend including the bride’s grandmother, Coletta Bradley.

A reception and dance was held after the ceremony at Kelly’s Inn. Colors of the wedding were wine accented in hunter green.

The bride graduated from Creston High School in 2002 and Omaha School of Massage in 2009. She is attending Northern Montana State University for a degree in nursing and is employed at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, Mont.

The groom graduated from Bismarck High School in 2000, South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s of science degree, and Ball State University in Mincie, Ind., in 2008 with a master’s of science degree. He is employed by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Parks.

The couple reside in Havre, Mont.