WEDDINGS: PERRY-LUSK

JACKSON, Mo. -- Shannon Leigh Perry and Braden Trex Lusk exchanged vows Dec. 29, 2000, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Rev. Robert Henrichs performed the double ring ceremony. Organist was Christy Shinn, and soloist was Beth Roethemeyer.

Parents of the couple are James and Susan Perry of Jackson, and Trex and Teresa Lusk of Hutchinson, Kan.

The bride was presented in marriage by her father.

Matron of honor was the bride's mother. Maids of honor were Miranda Beadles of Weston, Mo., and Kristin Swinford of Nashville, Tenn. Bridesmaid was Mollie Lusk of Hutchinson. Honor attendants were Daniel Perry of Indianapolis, Ind., and Kyle Perry of Jackson, brothers of the bride.

Gavin Lusk of Hutchinson served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Sam Ash of Elko, Nev., Jason Beerman of St. Louis, Branden Larsen and Andy Janzen of Hutchinson. Ushers were Mark Gardner of Bolivar, Mo., Matt Balzer of Hutchinson, and Rustin Eikleberry of Phoenix, Ariz.

Guest book attendants were Laura Beck of Jackson and Lauren Huxol of Kansas City.

Following the ceremony, the reception was held at Bavarian Halle.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner Dec. 28 at Celebrations Restaurant and Bar.

Mrs. Lusk is a 1997 graduate of Jackson High School. She is pursuing a degree in civil engineering.

The groom received a degree in mining engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla in 2000. He is employed by Cargill Mines.

After a wedding trip to Niagara Falls, N.Y., the couple resides in Cleveland, Ohio.