Beth Erin Schnakenberg and Craig Kurre Ringwald were married July 5, 2003, at First Baptist Church in Battlefield, Mo. The Rev. Alan Runge performed the ceremony. Pianist was Pam Green of Springfield, Mo., and guitarist was Keith Schnakenberg of Buffalo, Mo., brother of the bride. Soloists were Jennifer Chase, cousin of the bride, Doug Campbell, both of Carl Junction, Mo., and Keith Schnakenberg.
The bride is the daughter of Jeff and Marcella Schnakenberg of Buffalo. The groom is the son of Michael and Judy Ringwald of Cape Girardeau.
Maid of honor was Christy Capner of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Bridesmaids were Rebecca Remington of Scandinavia, Wis., and Jennifer Chase.
Michael Minner of Cape Girardeau was best man. Groomsmen were Michael Thebeau of Farmington, Mo., and Scott Ringwald of Cape Girardeau, brother of the groom. Ushers were Keith Schnakenberg, and Kellen Laws of Farmington.
Flower girls were Laura Nave and Taryn McPhetridge. Ringbearers were Brady and Tanner Wilkenson. Laura is the daughter of Nathan and Mary Nave of Billings, Mo.; Taryn is the daughter of Steve and Lois McPhetridge of Republic, Mo. Brady and Tanner are sons of Allen and Trisha Wilkenson of Greenwood, Ark., and cousins of the bride.
Following the ceremony, the reception was held at the church. Servers were Debbie Snowden of Brookline Station, Mo., Lois McPhetridge, and Janis Dunn of Springfield. Sarah Garrison of Springfield attended the guest book.
The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner July 4 at McGuffy's in Springfield.
Mrs. Ringwald received a bachelor of science degree from Murray State University in Murray, Ky. She plans to attend Southwest Baptist University in January to pursue a master's degree in physical therapy.
The groom expects to receive a bachelor's degree from Murray State in December.
The couple is residing in Murray.
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