Semmens, Low marry

Natalie Semmens and John Low were married June 27, 2009, at the Trail Lake Lodge, in Moose Pass. Cousin of the groom, Greg Schoen, of Chicago officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Larry and Susan Semmens. She is a 2005 graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage with a degree in nursing. Mother of the bride, Susan Semmens, served as the matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Julie Semmens, Rose Middleton and Meghan Kruzick and bridesmen included Trent and Travis Semmens. Daughters of the bridesmaids, Elsa Semmens, Bailey Middleton and Autumn Kruzik, served as flower girls.

The groom is the son of Jim Low, Helga Low and Keith Ludholz. He is a 2005 graduate of Northern Illinois University with a degree in geology and economics. John is employed as a geologist with Roux Associates, Inc. The groom's attendants included Mat Magee, Luke Todd, Scott Knoepke, Thomas Semmens, and Andy and Benjamin Low. Ringbearers, Sammy, Quinton and Nolan Low, carried the rings on moose pillows as the others followed holding stuffed soft moose.

Father of the bride and father of the groom spoke at the service. Thomas Semmens read scripture and Norm Kaas offered a prayer.

Guests from Oregon, California, Colorado, Illinois and Wisconsin were in attendance.

A reception was also held for the couple by the mother of the groom in Eagle River, Wis.

The newlyweds left the wedding on a float plane to the honeymoon cabin. They then biked to Whittier, went by ferry to Cordova and Valdez, before returning to Whittier and taking a train to Anchorage.

They make their home in Chicago.