Tami Tanner of Le Mars and Sam Barbagallo of Melbourne, Australia, were united in marriage at St. Mary's Church in Pomeroy on Aug. 18, 2007. The Rev. Richard Ries officiated the double ring ceremony before the altar decorated with sweetheart roses.

The bride is the daughter of Phyllis Mitchell of Le Mars and the bridegroo is the son of Sebastiano Barbagallo of Melbourne, Australia.

Maid of honor was Alexandra Wessling of Le Mars.

Mark Tanner of Sioux City was best man.

The reception dinner was held at the Palmer House.

Sam earned his master's degree from the University of Melbourne and is employed with Adrenalin Strategies of Melbourne, Australia.

The couple is at home in Ascot Vale, Australia.