WHITEWATER, Mo. -- Valerie Nicole Williams and Jonathan David Stidham were married Sept. 22, 2001, in an outdoor setting at the home of the bride's parents. C.B. Stidham of Rockview, Mo., grandfather of the groom, performed the double ring ceremony.
Parents of the couple are Jim and Donna Williams and Robert and Melinda Stidham, all of Whitewater.
Michelle Williams of Whitewater, sister-in-law of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Chelsea and Katelyn Williams of Whitewater, nieces of the bride.
James Williams of Whitewater, brother of the bride, was best man.
Flower girl and ringbearer were Brittany and James Williams of Whitewater, niece and nephew of the bride.
Chelsea Williams attended the guest book.
Following the ceremony, the reception was held at Bethlehem General Baptist Church hall. Servers were Jenny Sweet, Lori Piper, Stephanie Dannenmueller, all of Whitewater, and Rachel Bohnsack of Patton, Mo.
The parents of the couple hosted the rehearsal dinner Sept. 21 at the church hall.
The bride is a graduate of Delta High School. She is employed at Concord Publishing House Inc.
The groom is a graduate of Delta High School. He is employed by Pavestone Company.
The couple resides in Whitewater.
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