Allison Ties and Tim Donovan were united in marriage August 25, 2007. The Rev. Xavier Dieter performed the 2 p.m. ceremony in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Springbrook, Iowa. Parents of the bride are Larry and Susan Ties, Bellevue, Iowa. Parents of the groom are Tom Donovan, Zwingle, Iowa and Sandy Donovan, Dubuque, Iowa.

The bride was given in marriage by her mother and father. Music was provided by Jack Tebbe, soloist, and was accompanied by Lisa Schmidt.

Maid of honor was Kari Sieverding. Bridesmaids were Joanna Johnson, Cheralyn Ties, Rose Donovan, Emily Mapes, Angie Olson and Tabitha Blake.

Best man was John Donovan. Groomsmen were Jason Johnson, Sam Ehlinger, Bob Donovan, Pete Burmeister, Tim Suddeth and Winston Storey. Ushers were Dan Sturm, Travis Ties and Joe Frerichs.

Flower girl was Jenna Krause. Ring bearer was Justin Roling. Bell ringer was James Kraus. Personal attendants were Megan Weis and Jessica Ploessl.

The reception was held at Horizon Hall in Bellevue, Iowa.

The bride attended Capri Cosmetology of Dubuque. She is employed by the Hair Gallery, Monroe, and the Hair Shanty in Bellevue.

The groom attended Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, Iowa. He is employed by Carrousel Farms.