Mecca Diane Maevers and Nicholas V. Donley exchanged vows June 14, 2003, at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Douglas Breite performed the ceremony.
Jeff and Debbie Maevers of Cape Girardeau are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Robert Donley of Gideon, Mo., and Kitty Durbin of Jackson.
Matron of honor was Callie Williams of Cape Girardeau, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Erin Marrs of Jackson, Jamie Wills of Cape Girardeau, Erica Yarbro of Altenburg, Danielle Keller and Jennifer Mesey of Jackson.
Justin Rice of Jackson was best man. Groomsmen were Robert Donley, father of the groom; Tynn Watson of Jackson; Trevor Williams of Cape Girardeau; Matt Smith of Gideon, brother of the groom; and Robert Donley of Malden, Mo., brother of the groom. Ushers and candlelighters were Jeffrey Thomason of Cape Girardeau, cousin of the bride, and Anthony Smith of Gideon, brother of the groom.
Flower girl was Hailey Thorne of Cape Girardeau. Ringbearer was T.J. Williams of Cape Girardeau, nephew of the bride. He was escorted by Devon Donley of Malden, nephew of the groom.
Guest book attendant was Laura Duckworth of Hernando, Miss., cousin of the bride.
Following the ceremony, the reception was held at the American Legion Hall in Jackson. Servers were Ashley Ford and Rachelle Hengst of Cape Girardeau, cousins of the bride.
The bride's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner June 13 at their home.
Mrs. Donley is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School.
The groom is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. He is employed at Spartech Plastics.
After a wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple is residing in Jackson.
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