Louis "Bradley" and Chelsea Elizabeth Grueninger were married June 13, 2009, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. David Hulshof performed the ceremony. Pianist was Dolly Ruiz of Cairo, Ill., aunt of the groom. Soloist was Sarah Brown of Grand Rapids, Mich., cousin of the bride.
The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Cindy Spaeth of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Chris and Stacey Williamson of Olive Branch, Ill., and Kent Grueninger of Marion, Ill.
Maid of honor was Eden Ellison of Tamms, Ill. Bridesmaids were Kristen Hinton and Margaret Zimmer of Cape Girardeau, and Kelsey Dailey of St. Louis.
The groom chose his uncle, Jack Butcher of Olive Branch, as best man. Groomsmen were Louis Rodgers, grandfather of the groom; Cameron Grueninger, brother of the groom, both of Olive Branch; and Brandon Blaney of Tamms. Ushers were Justin and Ian Spaeth of Cape Girardeau, brothers of the bride.
Candlelighters were Emily Blattel of Kelso, Mo., and Jenny Shoemake of St. Louis.
Flower girl was Mackenzie Williamson, daughter of Chris and Stacey Williamson and sister of the groom. Ring bearer was Tyler Spaeth, son of Tyler and Missy Spaeth of St. Louis and cousin of the bride.
Guest book attendants were Cori Garrett and Catherine Meyer of Cape Girardeau.
The reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Scott City.
The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner June 12 at Dexter Bar-B-Que.
Mrs. Grueninger is a 2006 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She is pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo.
The groom is a 2006 graduate of Egyptian High School. He is employed at Truck, Trailer, and Hitch in Kansas City.
After a wedding trip to Orlando, Fla., the couple is residing in Kansas City.
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