Priest-Elliott

Christina Lea Priest and Christopher Ray Elliott exchanged vows Sept. 9, 2006, at New McKendree United Methodist Church. The Rev. John Rice performed the ceremony. Musician and soloist was Jeremy Verhines of Jackson.

The bride is the daughter of Charlie and Jo Priest of Marble Hill, Mo., and Janet Priest of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Sam Elliott of Jackson, and Danny and Nancy Elliott of Marble Hill.

Maid of honor was Erin Jackson of Delta. Bridesmaids were Jessica Whittaker of Cape Girardeau and Ashley Powers of Jackson.

Nathan Adams of Jackson was best man. Groomsmen were Damien Ewens of Columbia, Mo., brother of the bride, and Lynn Ehlers of Cape Girardeau. Ushers and candlelighters were Nikki Davis of Patton, Mo., and Josh Adams of Jackson.

Flower girl and ringbearer were Nadia and Noah Day, niece and nephew of the bride. They are the children of Mike and Stephanie Day of Cape Girardeau.

Stephanie Day, sister of the bride, and Stephanie Sparks attended the guest book.

The reception was held at the Eagles Lodge.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner Sept. 8 at Tractors.

Mrs. Elliott is a 2001 graduate of Meadow Heights High School in Patton. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital and Landmark Hospital.

The groom is a 1996 graduate of Jackson High School. He is employed at Procter & Gamble.

The couple resides in Jackson.