Darren Finley and April Friedly

Darren Finley and April Friedly

Weddings

April Friedly and Darren Finley were married on Dec. 17, 2013 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

The bride is the daughter of Roy and Sharri Whitford from Soldotna, and Keith and Toni Friedly from Lostine, Ore. She graduated from Skyview High School in 2001. Krystal Moore, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor.

The groom is the son of Warren and Jane Finley of Soldotna. He graduated from Skyview High School in 1999. Matthew Snyder served as his best man. Nephew of the groom, Liam Bartholomew, was the ring bearer.

A reception for the couple took place at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas. Special guests included the bride’s grandparents from California and Alaska, and the groom’s grandmother from Idaho.

The couple honeymooned in Mexico. They make their home in Soldotna.

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