Anchorage Daily News

AUG. 8, 2008

Annamay and Lucky Ivey

Annamay Hixson and Lucky Ivey, both of Anchorage, were married Aug. 8 upstairs at Gallo's Mexican Restaurant on Arctic Boulevard.

Annamay's son officiated the ceremony, and her daughter gave her away, which was easy since they had been waiting for almost six years for the bridegroom to sweep their mother away, Annamay wrote. In fact, the "jumping of the broom" was included in the ceremony.

Cindy Willis of Anchorage was maid of honor, and the father of the bridegroom, Carl Ivey, was best man. The couple's close friend Kaidie Dickenson of Anchorage took pictures. The bridegroom had many family members in attendance; four generations were represented. The bride had fewer family members present but had five generations in attendance, from her "84 years young" grandmother, Anna Lee, to her 2-year-old grandson, Jonathon. "It was a great event for both families," Annamay wrote.

The couple spent their wedding night atop the Hotel Captain Cook, which was a gift from their many friends. They enjoyed an ocean view and a beautiful sunset, a fairy-tale ending to a wonderful day, Annamay wrote.

Annamay is the daughter of Nyoka and Malcolm D. Morris, both of Concho, Ariz. She graduated in Wilder, Idaho, in 1980. Annamay moved to Alaska in 1988 from East Texas. She works for F.R.O.G. Inc. as the office manager. Annamay has two children, Dustin D. Morris and Brittany R. Hixson, and her grandson, Jonathon E.A. Tautua, is "the sunshine of her life."

Lucky is the son of Nita and Carl F. Ivey, both of Anchorage. He came to Alaska in 1965 from DeRidder, La., and graduated from East High School in 1969. Lucky is the owner and president of F.R.O.G. Inc. He has a son, Forest Ivey, who lives in Eugene, Ore.

AUG. 20, 1993

Sharon Hudspeth-Orloff and Ernest Orloff

Ernest and Sharon Orloff are celebrating 15 years of marriage.

The Orloffs met at work through Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults Inc. It was love at first sight for Sharon, and when Ernie looked across the room he knew that she was the one. They were married a year later on Aug. 20, 1993, at Our Lady of the Lake in Big Lake.

SEPT. 7, 2008

Jenny Wheeler and Clayton Lau

Jenny Wheeler and Clayton Lau, both of Anchorage, will marry Sept. 7 at Cornerstone Church of God. The reception will be at Kincaid Park chalet.

Jenny is the daughter of Art and Nancy Paul of Anchorage. She was born in Palmer and raised in Anchorage. Jenny is a 1989 graduate of Service High School. She is a department manager at a major retail store, where she has worked for the past 16 years. Her hobbies include Latin and ballroom dancing, photography, drawing and volunteering.

Clayton is the son of the late Edward D.C. and Alice C. Lau of Honolulu. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from Seattle University. Clayton is a help-desk specialist with First National Bank of Anchorage. His interests are walking, biking, fishing, cooking and helping out in church.

OCT. 10, 2008

Melissa Bowen and Donnie Ayers

Donnie Ayers of Anchorage and Melissa Bowen of Clarkston, Mich., will marry Oct. 10 at the Apostolic Church in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Melissa is the daughter of David and Michele Bowen of Clarkston. She graduated from Great Lakes University in Michigan in August 2007. Melissa teaches mathematics at Auburn Hills Christian School while continuing her education at Oakland Community College. Her sister, Kathryn, will be her maid of honor. Two friends from Alaska, Danielle and Amber Hackenbruch, will be bridesmaids.

Donnie is the son of Don and Sue Ayers of Anchorage. He graduated from Family Partnership Charter School in 2005. Donnie attends Great Lakes University (where he met Melissa) and works for a courier service in the Detroit area. His brother, Jonathan, will be the best man, and friends Jason Gallion and David Berkheimer of Alaska will be groomsmen. Donnie's sister, Becky, will be a candlelighter.

Donnie and Melissa plan to return to Alaska to live in 2009.

JULY 19, 2008

Amy and Enkhee Purevsuren

Amy Crawford and Enkhee Purevsuren were married July 19 on the beach of her parents' cabin in Sadie Cove near Homer.

Amy and Enkhee met in Mongolia, where Amy was a Peace Corps volunteer.

Amy's brother, Jeremy, officiated the ceremony as friends and family members watched on a sunny afternoon with water and mountains in the background. The ceremony began with the couple in traditional Mongolian dress. Enkhee sang a love song to Amy in Mongolian, and she responded with a poem she wrote for him. The ceremony continued in their wedding attire with Amy's dad, Clancy, reading a tribute to them.

A cookout on the beach followed, and songs were sung around the campfire. Amy and Enkhee were pleased that Helen Crawford, Amy's grandma from Ohio, could attend.

The couple honeymooned by kayak in Prince William Sound and now live in Unalaska, where Amy will teach middle-school English. They look forward to living in a beautiful Alaska community and taking advantage of hiking, biking, camping, and kayaking whenever they can.

Amy is the daughter of Clancy and Diane Crawford of Anchorage. She graduated from Service High School in 1993. Amy earned a bachelor's degree in geology and a master's degree in writing. She will soon complete a teaching certification program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Enkhee has extended family in Mongolia. He holds a degree in theater arts from the university in Ulaanbaatar. Both families hope to meet in Mongolia next summer. Amy and Enkhee have blended their cultures through their love and respect for each other.

AUGUST 2009

Maria Lamas and Christopher Perkins

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lamas of Aransas Pass, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Capt. Maria Elena Lamas, to Capt. Christopher Ryon Perkins, son of Dr. and Mrs. Byron Perkins of Anchorage. A Texas wedding is planned for August 2009.

Capt. Lamas is a graduate of the University of Texas in San Antonio. She is a protocol officer in the Air Force, stationed at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.

Capt. Perkins graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Ariz. He is an F-16 pilot in the Air Force, stationed at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks.

AUG. 8, 2008

Stephanie and Scott Halama

Stephanie Worley of Anchorage and Scott Halama of Dutch Harbor were married Aug. 8 on a foggy day on Ballyhoo Mountain in Dutch Harbor.

They met in Dutch Harbor this year when Stephanie was sent there for a five-week work detail. They were introduced by a mutual friend at a local bar and have been inseparable since. Stephanie knew she had a rare catch in Scott as he was the only guy she met in Dutch Harbor who didn't smoke or drink, didn't have tattoos and hadn't been to prison, she wrote.

The officiant was the Rev. Daniel Bergert, performing his first wedding. The bridegroom promised to handle any rodent control and plumbing issues, and the bride promised to cook at least three nights a week. It was a small ceremony and reception attended by close friends Jared and Jessica Davis, Monika Mroczka and Natalia Razumnoff. The couple will host a reception in Anchorage later. They will honeymoon in Montana and Las Vegas in December with their three daughters.

Stephanie is the daughter of Boyd and Jean Worley of Skagway. She graduated from Skagway High School in 1985 and from the University of Idaho in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in communications. Stephanie is a U.S. customs and border protection officer in Anchorage. She has a daughter, Jayne Eddy, of Eagle River. Stephanie's hobbies are reading, photography and painting.

Scott is the son of Joyce Halama of Columbia Falls, Mont., and Steve Halama of Kalispell, Mont. He graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1981 and is a stevedore with Pacific Stevedoring in Dutch Harbor. Scott has two daughters, Sarah and Melissa Halama of Soldotna. He likes to shoot pool, fish, work in the yard and collect cars.

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