Charlene Degenhardt and Michael Beaver were united in marriage on Aug. 30, at St. John Lutheran Church in Ellinwood with Pastor Jeffery Frakes officiating. Parents of the couple are Mary and Daniel of Great Bend, and Carol Beaver of Topeka. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a dropped waist ivory gown with a beaded waistline, and veil.Maid of honor was Jennifer Welch.