Reese, Lusk exchange vows

By News Staff

Cass Reese and Mark Lusk both of Sallisaw were united in marriage on May 23. The vows were exchanged in an afternoon ceremony at the gazebo on the Sequoyah County Courthouse lawn. The Rev. Luke Morrison officiated at the ceremony.

The bride wore a long lacy dress with a crochet cover and was given away by her son, Johnny who also served as the ringbearer.

The bride is the daughter of Virginia Fry of Bakersfield, Calif.

The groom is the son of Charlotte Mattingly and stepfather, Ron Mattingly.

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