Allen-Wilson

First Presbyterian Church in Jackson was the setting May 21, 2005, for the wedding of Wendy Danielle Allen and Dustin Anthony Wilson. The Rev. James Cochran and Robert Gauthier performed the ceremony. Trio Girardeaux provided music, and soloist was Corey Main of Cape Girardeau.

The bride is the daughter of Mearlin and Darlene Allen of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Debra and Terry Cochran and Dale and Sandy Wilson, all of Republic, Mo.

Maid of honor was Brandi Atha of Milan, Mo. Bridesmaids were Julie McGowen and Connie Kearns of Cape Girardeau, Ashley Cracraft of Jackson, and Amy Wilson of Cape Girardeau, sister of the bride.

Brian Miller of Republic was best man. Groomsmen were Jon-Paul Bellamy of St. Joseph, Mo.; Douglas Wilson of Kansas City, Mo., brother of the groom; Leonard Lopez of Republic; and Tim Allen of Sedgewickville, Mo., brother of the bride. Ushers were Kelly Allen of Cape Girardeau, brother of the bride; Jason Kikoles of St. Joseph; and Danny Wilson of Cape Girardeau, brother-in-law of the bride.

Candlelighters were Thomas Allen and Kyla Fieth. Thomas is the son of Tim and Michelle Allen and nephew of the bride. Kyla is the daughter of Dale and Sandy Wilson and niece of the groom.

Flower girls were Taylor and Sarene Allen. Taylor is the daughter of Mearlin and Darlene Allen and sister of the bride. Sarene is the daughter of Kelly and Pamela Allen and niece of the bride. Ringbearer was Skyler Allen, son of Tim and Michelle Allen and nephew of the bride.

Guest book attendants were Michelle Bragg and Pamela Allen, sisters-in-law of the bride, and Stacie Wilson, sister-in-law of the groom.

The reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson. Servers were Linda McDonald of Houston, Texas, and Barbara Tilley of Mountain Home, Ark., aunts of the bride; and Deanie Core of Laquey, Mo., aunt of the groom.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner May 20 at the KC Hall.

Mrs. Wilson is a 1999 graduate of Central High School, and received a degree in recreation administration from Missouri Western State in 2004. She is employed at Culture Exchange Network.

The groom is a 1997 graduate of Republic High School, and is attending Southeast Missouri State University. He is employed at Dan's Key and Lock Shop.

After a wedding trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple is residing in Cape Girardeau.