Wedding - Pieper/Carlson

Jillayne Pieper and Aaron Carlson were married September 5, 2009 at Long Lake Lodge in Brandon. Pastor Irv Arnquist officiated the ceremony.

Jillayne is the daughter of Julee Bitzan of Urbank. She works as a hairstylist at Hair A’la More in Alexandria.

Aaron is the son of Vicki and Larry Carlson of Brandon. He is employed at UPS in Alexandria.

Stephanie Wagner, friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Jen Tufte, cousin of the bride, and Amy Staples, sister of the groom. Flower girls were Lydia Jesnowski, daughter of the bride, and Addison Staples, niece of the groom. Personal attendants were Josee Bitzan and Tina Isaboke, sisters of the bride.

Andrew Carlson, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Rob Otto, friend of the groom, and Dave Staples, brother-in-law of the groom. The bride was walked down the aisle by the junior groomsman, John Jesnowski, son of the bride. Ushers were Dan Mohrmann, Mark Seppenan and Kale Burkey, friends of the groom. Ring bearers were Ryder Staples, nephew of the groom, and Trexler Isaboke, nephew of the bride.

The couple honeymooned in Mexico and reside in Garfield.