O’Neal and Archer wed
Maggie and Douglas Archer
Maggie Leigh O’Neal and Douglas Gerard Archer, both of Grand Forks, North Dakota, were recently united in marriage.
The bride is the daughter of Keith and Lori O’Neal, Overland Park, Kansas. Maggie is a graduate of Shawnee Mission South High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in physical education in 2013 from the University of North Dakota. She then received her master’s degree in 2015 from Western Michigan University in adapted physical education. She is currently employed with the Upward Bound program at UND.
The groom is the son of Michael and Karen Archer, Conception Junction, Missouri. Douglas is a graduate of Jefferson High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in physical education and exercise science from the University of North Dakota in 2013. He is employed with Central High School in Grand Forks as a physical education teacher and coach.
The couple exchanged vows in a 4:00 p.m. outdoor ceremony on September 10, 2016 at the Myra Museum gazebo in Grand Forks. Andrea Charlebois was the officiant.
Maggie was attended by Maid of Honor, Abby Jo Brown, and bridesmaids Jessica St. Marie, Michelle Frank, Kate Hoffman, Erica Younan, Cami Bennett, Caralyn Chewning and, Kelsey Olson. The flower girls were Hailey Archer, Caitlyn Archer, and Kenzie Wolfe, all nieces of the groom.
Douglas was attended by Best Man, Mitch Wilmer, and groomsmen Nick Haugen, Spencer Goodman, Kirby O’Neal, Kevin Archer, Tyler Olson, Reece Brown, and Jordan Allard. Ushers were Craig Mattson, Shane Benton, and Trevor Lennon. Ring bearers were Trace Wolfe, Aiden Archer, Brody Wells, and Ryker Wolfe, all nephews of the groom.
Madelynn Mattson and Alex Mattson attended the guest book and served lemonade at the ceremony. Theresa Schmitz and Tiffany McGinnes served cake at the reception. Vickie and Steve Henry, godparents of the groom, were the host couple.
Following the ceremony, there was a reception with dinner and dancing. It was held across the Red River at Heritage Village in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. The couple resides in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
