Sarah Nelson and Brian Hensley, were married at 4 p.m. Sept. 8, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Washington, Ill. The Rev. John Bates performed the ceremony.

Nelson is the daughter of Bob and Donna Nelson of Alden. Her grandparents are Don Breamer and Verina and Martin Nelson, all of Albert Lea.

Hensley is the son of Gary and Gloria Hensley of Chillicothe, Mo.

His grandfather is Earl Taylor of Milford, Iowa.

Attendants were Rachael and Matt Korman, sister- and brother-in-law of the bride and Jennifer and Craig Okeson, sister-and brother-in-law of the groom.

The bride is a graduate of Alden-Conger High School and the University of Minnesota. She is employed at Water Street Solutions in Peoria, Ill., as a market adviser.

The groom is a graduate of Spencer High School in Spencer, Iowa, and the University of Nebraska. He is employed at Water Street Solutions in Peoria as a legacy adviser.

A reception was held at Willett’s Winery in Manito, Ill., followed the ceremony. After a Mediterranean cruise in May, the couple will reside in Peoria.