Ellen Marie McElwain and Frank Edward Bryer Jr. were married at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, by Pastor Chris Groeger at Big Bend United Methodist Church, Jefferson Township.

A reception was held afterward in The Legacy, Pine Township.

Dan Shindledeckercq walked the bride down the aisle.

The bride’s parents are Janet McElwain and the late Joseph L. McElwain of Mercer. Mrs. Bryer has two daughters, Heather Patterson of Mercer, and Danielle Augustson of Transfer.

The groom’s parents are Frank and Dorothy Bryer, Grove City.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bryer Jr. live in Mercer and are employed by International Timber and Veneer, Jackson Center.