Montgomery-Steinmetz

KELSO, Mo. -- St. Augustine Catholic Church was the setting July 17, 2004, for the wedding of Rebecca Susan Montgomery and Matthew John Steinmetz. The Rev. Oliver Clavin performed the ceremony. Lectors were Lance Reinagel, Trent Summers and Kyle Elfrink.

Organist was Hope Essner, violinist was Kari Bragg, and soloists were Renee Reinagel and Sharon Supranowich. Altar servers were Courtney Reinagel and Leah Weissmueller. Giftbearers were Kate and Maggie Devaney, cousins of the bride.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Larry Montgomery of Kelso, and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Steinmetz of St. Louis.

Matron of honor was Beth Pletcher of Cape Girardeau, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jessica Vickery of St. Louis, Tara Kennard of Cape Girardeau, Jill Huber and Alana Kirkpatrick of St. Louis, and Pam Dannenmueller of Scott City.

Jason Steinmetz, twin brother of the groom, and Chris Steinmetz, brother of the groom, both of St. Louis, were best men. Groomsmen were Kevin Coleman and Matt Callahan of St. Louis; Byron Pletcher of Cape Girardeau, brother-in-law of the bride; and Matt Daley of St. Louis. Ushers were Jason Law and Steve Mayes of St. Louis.

Honorary flower girl was Ella Pletcher, niece of the bride.

Jennifer Cella and Brandi Foulk attended the guest book. Programs were handed out by Carson Clabaugh, Denver Elfrink, Jacob Trowbridge and Eli Vandergriff, cousins of the bride.

Following the ceremony, the reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Scott City. Servers were Mallory Milam, Christina Fox, Shelby Ayers, Conner Benton and Corrina Vandergriff, the latter three cousins of the bride.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at Drury Lodge.

After a wedding trip to Mexico, the couple is residing in St. Louis.