In the original honeymoon, the groom captured the bride and spirited her away to hide her from relatives and neighbors. They stayed for one moon phase, drinking honey-based mead wine to make them more amorous.

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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Moeller-Funk

Bette and Charles Moeller of Ballwin announce the engagement of their daughter, Leigh Anne Moeller, to Korvan Funk, son of Joe and Brenda Funk of Duncanville, Texas. The bride-to-be, of Ballwin, received a bachelor of arts degree in liberal arts from Thomas Edison State College in Trenton, N.J. Her fiance, of Duncanville, received a bachelor of science degree in information systems from the University of Texas at Arlington. The couple will be married June 15, 2013, and will make their home after Aug. 1 in Vladimir, Russia, …

Mosher-Karbarski

Elissa Jean Dahm Mosher, daughter of James Sr. and Jean Dahm, of Belleville, is engaged to Ross Hunter Karbarski, son of Toni and the late John "Jack" Karbarski, of Granite City. The bride-to-be is a physical therapist assistant for Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Her fiance is a retired corrections sergeant and expects to pursue a bachelor's degree in criminology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the fall semester. The couple plans an Aug. 10, 2013, wedding. They will share their special day with their childre…

Kernebeck-Gerardo

Donna Kernebeck, of south St. Louis, announces the engagement of her son, Dan Kernebeck, to Michael Gerardo, son of Richard Gerardo, of El Paso, Texas. Dan Kernebeck's father is the late Harry Kernebeck and Michael Gerardo's mother is the late Elvia Gerardo. Kernebeck received a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Saint Louis University. He is chief quality officer at Gateway Regional Medical Center, Granite City. Gerardo graduated with a master of public health and geriatric medicine degree from Brown University Sch…

Hubbard-Berger

Jodi Hubbard and Silas Berger announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Donna Ward, of Opelousas, La., and the late David Hubbard, of Granite City. His parents are Andrew Berger and Natalie Pelafos, of Webster Groves. Jodi Hubbard is a graduate of Collinsville High School and the groom-to-be graduated from Webster Groves High School. The couple lives in Fairview Heights and plans to be married in September 2015.

Davis-Buerger

Barry and Jeanette Davis of Lowell, Ind., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Jean Davis, to Gene Louis Buerger, son of Joseph and Mary Buerger of Overland, Mo. The bride-to-be received a bachelor of science degree in horticulture from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., and is currently an actress and musician. She and her fiance, also a musician, live in Los Angeles, Calif. They plan to be married June 1, 2013.

Arnold-Stepp

Mark and Debra Arnold of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Arnold, to Nicholas Stepp, son of John and Barbara Stepp of Wentzville. The couple lives in St. Charles. They plan to be married May 24, 2014.

Bigham-Sax

Robert and Laura Bigham of Fairview Heights, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Bigham, to Ryan Sax, son of Donald and Mary Kay Sax of Belleville. the bride-to-be, of Fairview Heights, is pursuing studies in early childhood at Southwestern Illinois College. Her fiance, of Belleville, attends Lindenwood University, St. Charles, studying criminal justice. The couple plans to be married July 11, 2015.

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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS

deSilva-Gelner

Dennis and Patricia Gelner of Chesterfield announce the marriage of their son, Grant Gelner, to Sarita de Silva, daughter of Suneetha de Silva of St. Clair, Mo. The couple was married March 2, 2013, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The bride received a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Montana in Missoula. The groom received a bachelor's degree in political science from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a business development manager with Intertel Inc., St. Louis. The couple resides…

Blattner-Burris

Ashley D. Blattner and Raymond (Trey) E. Burris III were married Dec. 29, 2012, at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, Ill. The Rev. Pat Jakel officiated. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Jahnne Kae Blattner of Waterloo and granddaughter of Dwayne and Theresa Rogers of Madison, Robert Blattner of Waterloo and the late Erma Blattner. The groom is the son of Ed and Betty Burris of Troy and grandson of William and Betty Bulva of Madison and the late Raymond and Marie Burris. Stephanie Berg was maid of honor. Bridesmaids w…

Frank-Shoemake

Hilary Lauren Frank and Michael Robert Shoemake were married on Sept. 1, 2012, at Seven Holy Founders Catholic Church in Affton by Brother Joel Lechner.

Meeks-Webb

Lori Rachelle Meeks and Jason Paul Webb were married on Dec. 8, 2012, at St. Pete Beach, Fla. The bride, of Los Angeles, Calif., is the daughter of Patricia and Chris Meeks of Collinsville. She received a bachelor of arts degree in religion from Columbia University in New York and doctorate in religion from Princeton University in Princeton, N.J. She is an associate professor of religion at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The groom, of Eugene, Ore., is the son of Ann and Gilson Webb, of Tampa, Fla. He …

Taff-Harrison

Brianna Taff and Ryan Harrison were married Nov. 16, 2012, at the Jewel Box in Forest Park. Walt Enoch, chaplain for sports teams, officiated at the ceremony. A reception was held at Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. The bride, of Eureka, graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in fashion marketing and merchandising. She is employed by Nordstrom. The groom, of Chesterfield, is a graduate of Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., in sports management. He is employed by Johnny Londoff. A reception was held at Hilton…