Griffith - Rodgers

Deidre Diane Griffith and Adam Wayne Rodgers were united in marriage Jan. 18, 2008, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in New Hamburg, Mo. The Rev. Normand Varone performed the ceremony. Reader was Allison Burger of Benton, Mo., cousin of the bride. Servers were Summer Burger, cousin of the bride, and Carrissa Dirnberger, both of New Hamburg.

Organist was Cheryl Kern of New Hamburg, and soloist was Jimmy Simmons of Benton.

The bride is the daughter of Steve and Jackie Griffith of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Mike Rodgers and Jo Rodgers of Cape Girardeau.

Matron of honor was Kelly Winder of Jackson, sister of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Jacqueline Winder of Jackson, niece and godchild of the bride.

The groom chose his father as best man. Ushers were Mark Burger of New Hamburg, cousin and godchild of the bride, and Shawn Owens of Cape Girardeau, nephew of the groom.

Ringbearer was Blaise Winder of Jackson, nephew of the bride.

Program attendants were Priscilla Holzbauer of Cape Girardeau, sister of the groom, and Kathy Cassout of Scott City. Vanessa Morgan of Benton, cousin of the bride, attended the guest book.

The reception was held at the Rev. Alois J. Stevens Hall in New Hamburg. Servers were Kristain Burger of New Hamburg and Paris Burger of Benton, cousins of the bride.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner Jan. 16 at Ray's Restaurant in Kelso, Mo.

Mrs. Rodgers is an administrative partner at Saint Francis Medical Center.

The groom is employed at Mercury Express/DHL.

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