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Whitney Leman of Ninilchik and Jason Schollenberg of Anchor Point were married Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, in an outdoor ceremony at the Bluff House Inn B & B in Ninilchik, overlooking mountainous Cook Inlet. The groom's uncle, Tony Wilson, officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Dan and Jamie Leman of Ninilchik.

The groom is the son of Butch and Shirley Schollenberg of Anchor Point.

Whitney and Jason started dating in high school and both attended the University of Alaska Anchorage and Eastern Oregon Universities. Whitney played basketball for both UAA and EOU. Jason earned his bachelor's degree in business and works as a surveyor all over Alaska. Whitney earned her bachelor's in media arts with a minor in business and works for The CIRI Foundation in Anchorage.

The reception followedin the backyardof thehome of the bride's parents.

The groomsmen were John Paul Russo, John Matson and Andy Matthews. The best man wasthe groom's cousin, Michael Wilson.

The bridesmaids were Amanda Matson, Laura Olsen, Kelsey Deiman and Maria Johnson. The maid of honor was the bride's younger sister, Krista Leman, and matron of honor was thebride's older sister, Tasha Boin.

The theme was an "Alaskan Beach" and the color scheme was orange, espresso brown, clover green and white. Friends of the family, Jessica and Nadine Russo decorated. Personalized handmade metal and wooden artwork for the wedding and reception were done by the groom's sister, Katie Schollenberg, and groomsman, Andy Matthews.

The flowers were white and orange roses, and tiger lilies adorned with eucalyptus greenery, beargrass arches, and white wax flowers. Music was later provided by uncle of the bride, Butch Leman, and his son, Jesse Leman.

Many friends and family from Alaska and Oregon were in attendance.