Sauder - Williams

Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Louis was the setting April 19, 2008, for the wedding of Stephanie Elizabeth Sauder and Garrett Wayne Williams. The Rev. David Marth performed the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Debbie Sauder of St. Louis. The groom is the son of Dale and Lisa Williams of Jackson and Jim and Brenda Bono of McHenry, Ill.

Matron of honor was Tara Meresak of St. Louis. Bridesmaids were Samantha Ready of Chicago, cousin of the bride; Rachel Britton and Laura Krieger of St. Louis. Junior bridesmaids were Taylor Siebert of St. Louis, and Jaclyn Ready of Chicago, cousin of the bride.

Derek Williams of Jackson was his brother's best man. Groomsmen were Bryan Sauder of St. Louis, brother of the bride; Tyler Cuba and Adam Cox of Cape Girardeau. Ushers were Dustin Haupt of Cape Girardeau; Danny Bono, Josh and Seth Koehler, all of Jackson and stepbrothers of the groom.

Ringbearer was Andrew Mcdonagh, son of Jack and Karen Mcdonagh of Chicago, cousin of the bride.

Molly Beelman and Whitney Williams attended the guest book.

The reception was held at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton, Mo.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner April 17 at Sage Restaurant in Soulard, Mo.

Mrs. Williams is a graduate of Ursuline Academy, received a degree from Southeast Missouri State University, and is pursuing a master's degree in social work at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a case manager with SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence.

The groom is a graduate of Jackson High School. He is employed in international sales with Rapco Horizon Co.

The couple resides in Jackson.