On November 11, 2011 at 11 o’clock in the morning, Joshua Aaron Tyler, son of Edward “Sonny” Tyler and Melinda Krzak Tyler, and Sarah Hansen, daughter of Patricia Christian and the late Donald Helmer Hansen, were joined in holy matrimony.

The ceremony took place at Bon Air Christian Church in Richmond and the Reception was held at the Richmond Omni hotel. Pastor Pete Hohmann officiated. The bride was escorted by Cy Witherow down the aisle.

The now “Mrs.Tyler” wore an ivory and cream dress made of silk satin and chiffon. The dress also had antique lace details throughout. The dress was designed and handmade by the bride. The groom wore a Calvin Klein tuxedo.

Jeremy Harris-McDonnell was the man of honor. Carly Reed was the maid of honor and Ashley Woody was the matron of honor. The bridesmaids included Tara Johnson, Shannon Meadowcroft, Lauren Dawson, and Beth Mathews. All of the bridesmaids wore dresses handmade by the bride. Alex Armbrecht, Samantha Farr, and Lauren Vickers were the bridal assistants.

Cory Tyler, the brother of the groom, was the best man. The groomsmen included Klint Radwani, Jared Shope, Bryan Bumgardner, Davin Terrell, Nelson Gosnell, and Chris Buckner. Joshua’s nephew, Zachary Tyler, was the ring bearer.

Maureen Hawley, strings teacher at Stonewall Jackson Middle School and also at Lee-Davis High School, played the music for the ceremony. Joe Enroughty and His Royal Virginians played the reception.  Joshua and Sarah sang a duet of “All The Way” with the Royal Virginians during the reception as a surprise to their guests.

The couple honeymooned in Cozumel, Mexico, and upon their return live in Mechanicsville.

Photo courtesy of David Bestpitch