Paula Shearer and Tommy Wadkins were married Sept. 20, 2008, at Center Lake Plaza, Warsaw, with Tom Bradford officiating. The bride is the daughter of Annette Wappes, Milford; the groom's parents are Billy and Donna Wadkins, Silver Lake.
Matron of honor was Elizabeth Francis, Warsaw. Maid of Honor was Trista Bartman, North Webster. Bridesmaids were Angie Swihart, Mandy Sexton and Leslie Hackworth, all of Silver Lake. Flower girl was Lachelle Hackworth, Silver Lake.
Best man was Justin Wadkins, Silver Lake. Groomsmen were Larry Smith and Wayne Hackworth, both of Silver Lake, and Dale Estep and Delman Estep, both of Mentone. Ushers were Lawney Francis, Warsaw, and Brandon Sexton, Silver Lake. Ring bearers were Jacob Francis, Warsaw, and Anthony Wadkins, Silver Lake.
A reception was held at the Mentone Youth Building.
The bride is employed by Creighton Brothers.
The groom is employed by Creighton Brothers.
The couple plan a wedding trip to Tennesse in the spring and currently reside in Silver Lake.
