Bryce Aebi and Rachel Meath were married in July by the lake at Sonoma State University. (Courtesy photograph)

Aebi, Meath were wed in July

Bryce Aebi and Rachel Meath, both of Rohnert Park, were married in July.

Aebi graduated from Lodi High School in 2003, and then from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business in 2007. He is employed by United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay. He is the son of Lane and Lynn Aebi, of Lodi.

Meath graduated from Lodi High School in 2003, and then from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology in 2007 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology this year. She is employed by United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay. She is the daughter of Geno and Shirley Meath, of Lodi.

The couple was married on July 19 under the willow tree by the lake at Sonoma State University with the Rev. Dave Whetter, uncle of the bride, officiating. The reception was held on the lawn next to the lake. Live music was provided by Sangmatiz, a Latin Jazz band.

The bride wore an ivory chiffon gown with a pleated bust, empire waist and a criss-cross tie back. Her finger-tip veil was a single layer made by Shirley Meath, mother of the bride. She carried a gathered bouquet of chartreuse orchids, white miniature callalilies, deep yellow freesia, and deep orange and hot pink dahlias with stems wrapped in chartreuse ribbon.

The best man was Ian Lawson, of Lodi, friend of the couple. The groomsmen were Cassidy Thomas, of Lodi, and Michael Verdon, of Rohnert Park, both friends of the couple.

The maid of honor was Jenna Meath, of Lodi, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Jenyn Aebi, of Lodi, sister of the groom, and Sarah Heidl, of Rohnert Park, friend of the couple.

The greeters were Dallas and Joni Kort, of Lodi, uncle and aunt of the bride. The guest book attendant was Yolanda De La Cruz, of Los Angeles, friend of the bride.

Special guests included Doug and June Kort, of Lodi, grandparents of the bride; Fran Stolich, of Lodi, grandmother of the groom; and Francis and Barbara Aebi, of Salinas, grandparents of the groom.

The couple spent their honeymoon in Oaho, Hawaii for a week. They have made their home in Penngrove.