Talia Ewig and Robert Ahlquist were married Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at Lily of the Valley Church in Fairbanks. The wedding was officiated by close friend Darryl Earnshaw.

Talia is the daughter of Jonathan and Ruth Ewig of Fairbanks. Robert is the son of Russell and Jean Ahlquist of Timbo, Ark.

A reception followed in the Gold Room of the Westmark Hotel. A hearty meal was enjoyed by all followed by dancing and festivities. Music was organized by Daniel Long and Vaughn Ewig, the bride’s brother. The wedding and reception were masterfully coordinated by Jessica Somers.

Talia’s maid of honor was Melissa Seeger. Bridesmaids were Sarah Chamberlain, Julie (Odom) Robilliard and Katrina Howe. Shelise Mann and Chloe Bohart were flower girls. The bridesmaids wore floor-length dresses of periwinkle blue. The bride wore an empire-waist style, cream-colored, lace-up matte satin gown which she altered, accenting the bodice with Swarovski crystals. Her bouquet was cream-colored roses and blue-green hydrangea.

Robert’s best man was Ben Bohart. Groomsmen were Charlie Bohart, Al Turk and Vaughn Ewig. The groomsmen wore black tuxedos with periwinkle vests and tie. The groom wore a black tuxedo with a cream-colored vest and tie.

Candlelighters were Eva Frusti, April Mason and Lindsay Jensen, special guests and “sisters” of the bride who journeyed from out of state to be at the wedding.

The couple honeymooned in Maui, Hawaii. They are making Fairbanks their home.