Biri-Gerhardt

Jennifer Lyn Biri and Kevin Wayne Gerhardt were married Aug. 16, 2003, at Millersville First Baptist Church. The Rev. Daniel Hale performed the ceremony. Pianist was Sarah Hoffmeister and soloists were Matthew Hale and Elizabeth Hoffmeister, all of Jackson.

Walter and Donna Biri of Jackson are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Kermit and Cheryl Gerhardt and Darlene Daniel, all of Jackson.

Matrons of honor were Shelby Spray, cousin of the bride, and Christina Biri, sister of the bride, both of Cape Girardeau. Bridesmaids were Julie Arnzen of Fruitland, cousin of the bride; Robin Kester of Jackson, and Dana Whaley of Fruitland. Junior bridesmaid was Krissie Daniel, daughter of Darlene Daniel and sister of the groom.

The groom chose his father and Phillip Davis of Battlefield, Mo., as best men. Groomsmen were Scott Arnzen of Fruitland, and Joseph and Matthew Hoffmeister of Jackson. Junior groomsman was Blake Kingree, son of Shelby and Jeffery Spray and cousin of the bride. Ushers were Curtis Sparks of Jackson and Courts Jetton of Potosi, Mo.

Candlelighters were Sherri Sparks of Jackson and Jennifer Jetton of Potosi.

Ringbearer was Logan Hunt, son of Amy Lashley of Cape Girardeau and cousin of the bride.

Amy Lashley attended the guest book.

Following the ceremony the reception was held in the church fellowship hall. Servers were Diane Lashley, aunt of the bride, and Amy Lashley.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner Aug. 15 in the church fellowship hall.

Mrs. Gerhardt is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School, and a 2003 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is an assistant victims advocate with Cape Girardeau Police Department.

The groom is a 1995 graduate of Jackson High School. He is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

The couple is residing in Jackson.