Heim, Bjerke wed in October ceremony

Morgan Heim, daughter of Tom and Bev Heim of New Albin, and Shawn Bjerke, son of Bob and Cheryl Bjerke of Waukon, were united in marriage October 3, 2015 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Dorchester.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, Tom Heim. Frank Heim, uncle of the bride, served as lector; and Mason and Madison Heim, cousins of the bride, were altar servers.

The bride wore an a-line tulle ballgown with champagne overlay and a gold embroidered and beaded bodice. She partnered the gown with a traditional cathedral length veil and blusher. Her ivory bouquet of roses and hydrangeas was tipped with gold.
The bridesmaids and usherettes wore floor length chiffon a-line navy gowns with a lace bodice and key-hole back. The personal attendants wore knee-length all lace navy gowns and the flower girls wore ivory tulle gowns with a gold sequined bodice.

Matron of Honor was Britney Rosburg, sister of the bride, and the bride's personal attendants were Bobbi Jo Wild and Alison Brennan, friends of the bride.
Bridesmaids included Brianne Wild, sister of the groom, Vanessa Phipps, friend of the bride, Erin Decker, friend of the bride, and Michelle Vonachen, friend of the bride.
Best man was Tyler Stortz, friend of the groom. Groomsmen included Lucas Treangen, friend of the groom, Mitch Iverson, cousin of the groom, Brian Rosburg, brother-in-law of the bride,  and Garret Heim, brother of the bride.
Flower Girls were Briley Rosburg, niece of the bride, Adalyn Leiran, cousin of the bride, and Kendall Lansing, cousin of the bride. Honorary Ring Bearer was Kasen Wild, nephew of the groom.
Ushers were Todd Wild, brother-in-law of the groom, and Zach Heim, cousin of the bride; and Usherettes were Kayla and Rachel Bjerke, sisters of the groom.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. Hosting the reception were Dave and Laurie Heim, godparents of the bride, and Tom and Karen Regan, godparents of the groom. Guest Book Attendants were Pat and Brenda Wessels, uncle and aunt of the bride. Kelli Wessels, cousin of the bride, served as Cake Cutter.

The bride is a 2011 graduate of Waukon Senior High School, and a 2014 graduate of Loras College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations. She is currently employed at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Waukon as the Allamakee County Youth Coordinator.
The groom is a 2007 graduate of Waukon Senior High School, and a 2012 graduate of Northeast Iowa Community College with a technical degree in Wind Turbine Repair. He is currently employed by Alliant Energy as a Relief Plant Operator Apprentice in Lansing.

Following a honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico, the couple has made their home in Waukon.