Kumiko Nakayama and Greg William Macke exchanged wedding vows May 3, 2005, in Karatsu, Japan.
The bride is the daughter of Takako Nakayama of Karatsu, and the late Naotaka Nakayama. Parents of the groom are Ray and Jo Ann Knoll and Paul and Sharon Macke, all of Jackson.
The bride was presented in marriage by her brother, Daisuke Nakayama, and her mother.
The bride and groom celebrated later at Uohan Restaurant with family members.
Mrs. Macke is a graduate of Fukuoka University. She is employed by Masashi Tour of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
The groom is a graduate of Jackson High School and St. John's College in Santa Fe, N.M. He is employed by Hualalai Academy in Kailua-Kona.
The couple resides in Hawaii.
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