Sheryl Filby and James Williams, both of Duluth, were married Sept. 15 at Lutsen Resort.
Her parents are Elden and Sandy Filby of Duluth. His parents are Jon and Harley Williams of Annapolis, Md.
The bride chose her sister-in-law, Andrea Filby, as maid of honor. Attendants were Kerri Persons, Khamsin Giedd, Lindsey Dean, Sarah Krohn, Kirsten Dussault, Karma Hughes and Mary Finch.
The groom chose Mike Yochim as best man. Attendants were Tim Hudson, Erick Filby and Nancy Proctor.
The bride, a 1994 graduate of Duluth Central High School, graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn., in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in geology and from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2001 with a master's degree in geological science. She is a hydrogeologist for Barr Engineering Co. in Duluth.
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The groom, a 1989 graduate of Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va., graduated from Yale University in New Haven, Conn., in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and English. He is the executive director of Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth.
Say that again
An outdoor wedding always has an unknown element to it. Amazingly, our dog Bear did a great job as the ring bearer and the weather was beautiful.
One of our many memorable moments came from Jim's father, who married us. During the ring exchange, he mistakenly started re-doing my vows. Jim had the perfect comeback: "Dad, I think she meant it the first time."
The laughter that followed just added additional joy to the ceremony.
-- Sheryl Filby Williams
