Weddings and Engagements

Criztina Thompson and Captain Robert F. Jean, both of Arlington, TX

exchanged vows in a full military ceremony at St. Vincent de Paul

Catholic Church in Arlington.

The bride is the daughter of Becky Fann and Larry Wesson of Irving,

TX.

The bride’s long, white sleeveless satin gown was designed by L’Amour.

It had a fitted bodice covered with white sequins and pearl beads and

featured a square neckline. The Illusion veil was beaded with pearls. She

carried a bouquet of red, pink, purple and white roses.

Her matron of honor was Laura Goodwin and the bridesmaids were April

Gregorsole and Thorin Jean. The bridal party wore pale green chiffon in

honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

The groom is the son of Dorothy and Jean-Paul Jean of Costa Mesa.

His best man was Christopher Jean. The ushers were Rob Wright and

Michael Kulpa. The Saber Arch was made up of Captain Bruce Kimery, Capt.

Kenn White, Major Cliff Thurman, Major Eric Schwegler, Lt. Colonel Mark

Martin and retired Colonel Joel Ward.

The reception took place at St. Vincent de Paul Parish Hall and was

attended by 100 guests.

The couple plans to live in Arlington following a trip up the Pacific

Coast this summer.

The bride is a freelance journalist who is working on her masters

degree in journalism at the University of North Texas. The groom is an

assistant professor of military science and ROTC instructor at the

University of Texas. He is also an assistant operations officer in the

National Guard.

Laurence and Carolyn Sumner of Santa Ana have announced the engagement

of their daughter, Brenda Joy Sumner of Newport Beach to Josiah Christian

Friberg of Costa Mesa.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Saddleback High School and Biola

University.

The groom-to-be is the son of Norman and Jacquelyn Friberg of

Squantum, Mass. He graduated from Community School in Tehran, Iran as

well as Gordon College in Massachusetts, UCLA and Sprit Life Bible

College in Irvine.

A June wedding is planned in Needham Chapel on the campus of Vanguard

University in Costa Mesa.

Robin Marie Alonso of Newport Beach and Dr. Michael Edward Kraft of

Ft. Wayne, In. exchanged vows recently in St. Timothy’s Catholic Church

in Los Angeles.

The bride is the daughter of Karen Haas-Alonso of Newport Beach and

Richard Alonso of Pacific Palisades.

The maid of honor was Caroline U’u and the bridesmaids were Angie

Patterson, Beth Cunningham, Crystal Fuhrman, Danille Kraft, Kathi Sapp,

Kelly Sexton and Shannon Richter.

The bride’s dress was designed by Lazaro.

The groom is the son of Dan and Sharon Kraft of Ft. Wayne, In.

The best man was Tom Mollica, and the best men were Alistair Wallbaum,

Dan Glass, Darren Kraft, Doug Kraft, Kurt Patterson, Richard Alonso,

Steve Kepler and Tim Isaacs.

The reception was held at the Regency Club and was attended by 100

guests.

The bride is employed by Lotus and the groom works for Gomez Advisors.

The couple, who met on a blind date, intend to live in Newton, Mass.

Mr. Donald G. Stark and Mrs. Susan E. Stark of Windham, New Hampshire,

announce the engagement of their daughter, Tamara Meredith Stark to

Philip Brant Bloomberg.

The bride-to-be graduated from Pinkerton Academy and New Hampshire

College.

The groom-to-be is the son of Dr. David and Lynne Bloomberg of Newport

Beach and graduated from Newport Harbor High School and the University of

Oregon.

A June wedding is planned in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The couple will

reside in Concord, Ca.

Dennis and Joanne Schwary of Newport Beach announce the engagement of

their daughter, Nicole Michele Schwary of Newport Beach to Damon David

Johnson of Costa Mesa.

The bride-to-be attended Santa Margarita High School and the

University of Arizona. She is an associate portfolio manager at Smith

Barney in Newport Beach.

The groom-to-be is the son of David and Emily Johnson of Whittier, Ca.

and attended La Serena High School and the University of Southern

California. He is a portfolio manager at Smith Barney in Whittier.

An October Wedding is planned at the Ritz-Carlton in Rancho Mirage,

Ca.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pells of Newport Beach announce the engagement of

their daughter, Tiffani Marie Pells of Newport Beach to David Keith

Rosing of Newport Beach.

The bride-to-be graduated from Corona del Mar High School and the

University of Southern California School of Education. She also has a

masters in education from Pepperdine University.

The groom-to-be is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Keith Rosing of Newport

Beach and graduated from Corona del Mar High School and the University of

Southern California. He is currently attending medical school at Temple

University in Philadelphia. He will graduate in June of 2003.

A June wedding is planned at Our Lady Queen of Angels in Newport

Beach.