Ainslie Marie Hermes and First Lt. Kenneth Michael Poindexter were united in marriage on April 3, 2004 at Oakwood Baptist Church in New Braunfels, Texas.

The bride is the daughter of Bill and Pat Hermes of New Braunfels, Texas and the granddaughter of Bessie Green and the late John W. Green Sr. of New Braunfels, Texas and the late Leo and Linda Hermes of New Braunfels, Texas.

The groom is the son of Don and Sandra Poindexter of Missouri City, Texas and the grandson of John and Wanda Black of Lufkin, Texas, J.D. Beasley of Port Neches, Texas and Don and LaRetta Poindexter of Nederland, Texas.

Pastor Ray Still officiated the double ring ceremony, where the bride was given in marriage by her father.

The bride wore an ivory wedding gown adorned with beautifully placed iridescent sequins and pearls. She carried a hand tied bouquet of softly colored roses. The bride chose her cousin, Chaney Guthrie as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Megan Ruh, Jennifer Bartels, Brittnie Green, Kristie Mueck, and Tiffany Linnartz. They wore coral floor length dresses and carried a small bouquet of peach and white roses.

The groom wore a United States Air Force Mess Dress Uniform with his awarded medals and saber. He chose his brother, David Poindexter as his best man. Groomsmen were Russell D'Oench, B.J. Hermes, Matt Beasley, Cody Guthrie, and Chad Guthrie. The groomsmen wore black tuxedoes with Air Force blue vests and bow ties.

Madison Alexander and Mia Macchia were the flower girls and Jobee Davenport was the ring bearer.

A reception was held at Eagles Hall in New Braunfels following the wedding ceremony.