Steffens-Williams

Trinity Lutheran Church was the setting July 5, 2003, for the wedding of Shelly Deanne Steffens and Cliff Abram Williams. The Rev. Doug Breite performed the ceremony. Organist was Marty Roth, flutist was Beth Stevens, accompanist was Madelyn Rasche, and violinist was Rebecca Goot, all of Cape Girardeau. Vocalists were Brian Stevens of Cape Girardeau and Candice Gorenflo of Peculiar, Mo., cousin of the bride.

The bride is the daughter of Ken and Wanda Steffens of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Larry and Cherri Williams of Jefferson City, Mo.

Matron of honor was Amber Leivian of Linn, Mo. Bridesmaids were Angela McLean of Jackson; Teresa Meyer and Anita Meyer of Spring Valley, Minn., Kelly Colbert of Foristell, Mo., cousins of the bride; and Kristyn Williams of Jefferson City, sister of the groom. Junior bridesmaids were Taylor and Courtney Brandt of Jefferson City, daughters of Autumn Brandt of Jefferson City and nieces of the groom.

Shannon Kliethermes of Linn was best man. Groomsmen were Danny Schlemper of Mount Sterling, Mo., Eric Senevey and Jonathan McKim of Linn, Joey Terriquez and Jeff Steffens, brother of the bride, both of Jefferson City, and Alan Atnip of Linn. Ushers were Michael Doberenz of College Station, Texas, cousin of the bride, and Wes Vaugn of Jefferson City.

Candlelighters were Heather Steffens of Cape Girardeau, cousin of the bride, and Autumn Brandt, sister of the groom.

Flower girl was Magen Meyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Meyer of Spring Valley and cousin of the bride. Ringbearer was Nolan Atnip, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Atnip.

Stephanie Harris of Cape Girardeau attended the guest book.

Following the ceremony, a dinner and dance was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson.

The groom's parents and family hosted the rehearsal dinner July 4 at Cape County Park North.

Mrs. Williams is a 1995 graduate of Central High School, and a 1999 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is director of Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center in Jefferson City.

The groom is a 1996 graduate of Linn High School, served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, and is a 2002 graduate of State Fair Community College. He is employed at Modern Litho Print in Jefferson City.

After a wedding trip to the Dominican Republic, the couple resides in Holts Summit, Mo.