BioM: Lauer, Diane (1967)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Lauer, Koltis, Cesik, Abramczuk, Luzinski, Ciolkosz, Bogue, Kostel

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 27 Jul 1967

Lauer, Diane (15 JUL 1967)

Miss Diane Lauer, daughter of Mrs. Anna Lauer of Stanley, Wis., became the bride of Edward A. Koltis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Koltis, in a double ring ceremony on Saturday, July 15, 1967, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Stanley, Wis. Rev. Edmund Cramer performed the ten a.m. High Mass. Miss Judy Kostel was the organist and St. Anne's Choir sang.

The bride, given in marriage by her brother, George Lauer Jr., chose a floor length bridal gownof imported hand clipped Chantilly lace, fashioned with long tapered sleeves and a scalloped portrait neckline, etched with pearls and sequins.

Tiers of ruffled lace encircled the front panel of bouffant skirt which swept into a royal chapel train.

A cloche of pearl edged organza petals highlighted by crystal drape, secured her bouffant veil of sheer illusion.

The bride carried a bouquet of white glamelias centered with white roses.

Mrs. Yvonne Cesik was her sister's maid of honor. Her dress was opposite of the bridesmaids. She carried a cascade of light pink carnations.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. Mary Lauer, sister-in-law of the bride, and Patsy Abramczuk and Jeanette Luzinski, cousins of the bride.

The bridesmaids wore floor length sheaths of chiffon highlighted by a back panel. A delicate scallop of white lace edged the ruffle of the elbow length sleeves and the Denis raised waistlines.

Bustle veils were secured to a floral cluster in harmonizing color.

The colors for the bridesmaids were hot pink and pink, and a review in color.

Miss Kathleen Ciolkosz was miniature bride for her aunt. She was dressed identical to the bride.

The bride place blue carnations on the Blessed Virgin Mary's altar.

Melvin Lauer was best man for his sister, Victor Lauer and Dean Lauer were the groomsmen for their sister. Daniel Lauer was the ring bearer for his aunt.

Ushers were Al S. Ciolkosz, brother-in-law, and Daniel Bogue, cousin of the groom.

Dinner, reception and dance were held at St. Hedwig's Hall, Thorp, Wis.

A wedding trip to northern Wisconsin and their future residence will be R.R. 3, Thorp (Clark Co.), Wis.

The bride's mother wore an aqua lace dress, with beige accessories and a corsage of pink sweetheart roses.

The groom's mother wore a beige lace dress with beige accessories and a corsage of pink sweetheart roses.

The grandma of the groom wore a blue print dress with a corsage of pink roses and white carnations.