WEDDING: COLYER-PENDER

McCLURE, Ill. -- Lori Lynn Colyer and Bradley Edward Pender exchanged vows Oct. 28, 2000, in an outdoor setting at the home of the groom. The Rev. Raymond Oxford performed the double ring ceremony. Soloist and keyboardist was Crystal Stacks of Cape Girardeau.

Parents of the couple are Bill and Mitzi Colyer of McClure, and Fred and Maxine Pender of Jonesboro, Ill.

Maid of honor was Heather Pender of Olive Branch, Ill., niece of the groom. Junior bridesmaid was Kristin Pender of Wolf Lake, Ill., daughter of the groom.

The groom chose his father as best man. Ushers were the groom's father, and Austin Pender of Wolf Lake, son of the groom.

Kelly Jenkins of Oxford, Miss., attended the guest book.

Following the ceremony, the reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cape Girardeau. Servers were Barb Kinsey; Patsy Pender, sister-in-law of the groom; Cathie Colyer, sister-in-law of the bride; and Paula Beal.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at their home Oct. 27.

Mrs. Pender received a bachelor of science degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in 1992. She is a teacher at Egyptian School in Tamms, Ill.

The groom is a graduate of Anna-Jonesboro High School. He is operations manager at Auto Tire and Parts in Anna.

The couple resides in McClure.