Crocker - Jaster

Amanda Lee Crocker and Christopher Thomas Jaster were united in marriage June 21, 2008, at Centenary United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jeff Long performed the ceremony. Organist was Nancy Hilty and violinist was Melvin Gilhaus, both of Cape Girardeau.

Parents of the couple are Linn and Avon Crocker of Cape Girardeau, and Steven and Mary Ann Jaster of Jackson.

Maid of honor was Ashley Crocker of Columbia, Mo., sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Debra Taylor and Amanda Haynes.

Steven Jaster of Puyallup, Wash., served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Robert Jones of Jackson and Daniel Ellinghouse of Cape Girardeau. Ushers were Joseph Jaster, brother of the groom, and Brandon Sievers, both of Jackson.

Flower girl was Brielle Gibbons, daughter of Patrick and Sunshine Gibbons of Jackson. Ringbearer was Collier Howard, son of the bride.

Delecia Kersey of Colorado attended the guest book.

The reception was held at the Elks Lodge in Cape Girardeau. Servers were Pat and Christine Stokes.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner June 20 at the home of the bride's parents.

Mrs. Jaster is a 2003 graduate of Central High School, and a 2007 graduate of Mineral Area College. She is employed in the cafe at National Asset Recovery Services.

The groom is a 2008 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. He is employed at McDonald's, and leaves in September to serve in the U.S. Navy.

After a wedding trip to Branson, Mo., the couple resides in Cape Girardeau.