Ashley Bents and Joshua Hein were married June 12 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Worthington, with the Rev. Richard Ricker officiating.
Parents of the couple are Robert and Bonnie Bents, Bigelow, and Bruce and Jean Hein, Audubon.
Maid of honor was Jackie Koch. Bridesmaids were Laura Bents, Amy Khamphanh, Ahnna Olson and Bridget McClatchey. Personal attendant was Katie Soderholm. Flower girl was Natya Khamphanh.
Best man was Benjamin Johnson. Groomsmen were Jacob Hein, Andrew Bents, Timothy Bents and Eric Nistler. Ring bearer was Blake Bigger. Ushers were Nathan Kosbau, Chris Hein and Luke Balhorn.
Music was provided by Jacquie Frerichs, organist; the bridal couple, John Vihlen and Joel and Jennifer Liestman, vocalists. Readers were Mark Balhorn and Gary Hein.
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The reception was at Worthington Christian School with John and Marlene Moberg and Lynn and Susan Hein hosting. Erick, Shannon and Katelyn Moberg attended the guest book. Jordan and Jessica Hein, Susan Bents and Sharon Hensel served punch. Pam Bonofede and Kathy Soltess cut the cake.
The bride is a 2005 graduate of Worthington High School and 2009 graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in food science and nutrition. She is employed as research and development manager at Barrel O'Fun, Perham.
The groom is a 2005 graduate of Lake Park-Audubon High School and 2009 graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in agricultural education. He is employed as an agricultural education teacher at Battle Lake High School.
Following a wedding trip to DisneyWorld, they live in Perham.
