Essner-Hussman

BENTON, Mo. -- Sara Michelle Essner and Nicholas John Hussman were married June 9, 2007, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton. The Revs. Normand Varone and Oscar Lukefahr performed the ceremony. Organist was Angela Klueppel of Benton, and soloists were James Simmons of Benton and Kari Bickings of Oran, Mo.

Parents of the couple are Stanley and Shirley Essner of Benton, and John and Janice Hussman of House Springs, Mo.

Matrons of honor were Tanya Schneider of Cape Girardeau and Pamela Dannenmueller of Scott City, sisters of the bride. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Jarvis of St. Louis; Alicia Aubuchon of Cape Girardeau; Ashley Hussman of St. Louis, sister-in-law of the groom; Cara Scherer of Springfield, Mo.; Janelle Essner of Columbia, Mo., cousin of the bride; Jessica Muckerman of St. Louis; Kristina Dorward of Columbia; and Jessica Thompson of Atlanta, Ga., cousin of the bride.

The groom chose his twin brother, Joseph Hussman of St. Louis, as best man. Groomsmen were John and Michael Hussman of St. Louis, brothers of the groom; Steven Musial and Alex Guerrero of St. Louis; Kyle Williams of Cape Girardeau; John Bohnert of St. Louis; Jacob Muckerman of Cape Girardeau; James Essner of Columbia, brother of the bride; and Michael Walleman of St. Louis.

Junior bride was Madison Enderle, daughter of Tanya Schneider and niece of the bride. Miniature bride was Katelyn Dannenmueller, daughter of Ryan and Pamela Dannenmueller and niece of the bride.

Kayla and Michelle Essner, cousins of the bride, attended the guest book.

The reception was held at St. Denis Parish Hall.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at Mollies Cafe and Bar in Cape Girardeau.

Mrs. Hussman is a 2003 graduate of Kelly High School. She received a degree in dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University, and is pursuing a master's degree at Southeast. She is employed at Ward Title Insurance Co. in Cape Girardeau.

The groom is a 2000 graduate of St. Francis Borgia High School in St. Louis. He received a degree in sports management and business administration from Southeast in 2005. He is employed at Kelly Elementary School and by Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department.

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