Melissa Ann Deja and Christian August Wunderlich were married Aug. 16, 2008, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph, Mich.
Parents of the couple are Frank and Deborah Deja of Stevensville, Mich., and Carey and Susan Wunderlich of Jackson.
Matron of honor was Amy Van Hoose of Troy, Ill., sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Brianne Shadler of Grand Rapids, Mich., Heidi Duncan of Chicago, Stephanie Trela of Stevensville, and Jessie Castle of Grand Rapids.
Steven Van Hoose of Troy was best man. Groomsmen were Ryan Shelton of Memphis, Tenn., Kelly Carlin of Las Vegas, Nev., Josh Hemphill of St. Louis, and Jon Starzinger of Paris, Ark. Ushers were Tom Costello of St. Louis, Brad Hill of Tampa. Fla., and Mike Johnson of Columbus, Ohio.
Candlelighters were Sara and Julie Wunderlich, sisters of the groom.
Flower girl was Lilly Deja, daughter of Jason and Chris Deja and cousin of the bride. Ringbearers were Jake Noble and Mickah Heck. Jake is the son of Mike and Leah Noble and cousin of the bride. Mickah is the son of Amie Heck and cousin of the groom.
Abby Bostic attended the guest book. Madison Noble handed out programs.
Mrs. Wunderlich received a bachelor of arts degree in biology from Grand Valley State University. She is a research technician with Reliance Clinical Testing Services.
The groom received a bachelor of science degree in engineering management from the University of Missouri-Rolla. He is a process engineer with Daltile Corp.
The couple is residing in Dallas, Texas.
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