Tuschhoff - Palisch

Heather Nicole Tuschhoff and Derek James Palisch exchanged vows Dec. 6, 2008, at New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson. The ceremony was performed by Jimmie Corbin of Jackson and Charles Weber of St. Louis. Organist was Linda Thompson, and vocalists were Cheryl, James and Aaron Fortner, all of Jackson.

Tim and Bev Tuschhoff of Jackson are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Jim and Tammy Palisch of Altenburg, Mo.

The bride was presented in marriage by her father.

Maid of honor was Jessica Tuschhoff, sister of the bride, and matron of honor was Trina Hindman of Festus, Mo. Bridesmaids were Jenny Schlick of St. Louis; Olivia Palisch of Altenburg, sister of the groom; and Chelsea Morton of Jackson, cousin of the bride.

Trey Palisch of Altenburg was his cousin's best man. Groomsmen were Rob Reichert of Grand Chain, Ill., Brian Schlichting of St. Louis, Jon Miesner of St. Charles, Mo., and Keith Doehring of Nashville, Ill. Ushers were Drew Palisch, Jordan Hemman and Dane Burroughs, all of Altenburg and cousins of the groom, and Kit Crancer of St. Louis.

Candlelighters were Nikki Tuschhoff of Jackson, cousin of the bride, and Hilary Hemman of Altenburg, cousin of the groom.

Flower girl was Grace Kaempfe and ringbearer was Colby Rushing. Grace is the daughter of Tim and Julie Kaempfe of Ballwin, Mo., and cousin of the groom. Colby is the son of Todd and Julie Rushing of Jackson.

Program and guest book attendants were Shelby Morton of Jackson, cousin of the bride, and Madeline and Emma Kaempfe of Ballwin, cousins of the groom.

The reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson. Servers were Gail Cranmer and Nora Speight.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner Dec. 5 at Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.

Mrs. Palisch is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. The groom is a 2003 graduate of Perryville High School. Both expect to receive doctorate of pharmacy degrees from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in May. Both are interns at Walgreen's in St. Louis.

After a wedding trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple is residing in St. Louis.