Dirden - Graviett

Wendy Jo Dirden and Brent Alan Graviett were married Oct. 3, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Mike Shupert performed the ceremony. Violinist was Bruce Dirden of Honolulu, Hawaii, brother of the bride. Pianist was Dana Lynch of Oran, Mo., cousin of the groom. Readers were Bruce Dirden and Michael Dannenmueller of Layton, Utah, uncle of the groom.

Parents of the couple are Joe and Linda Dirden of Cape Girardeau, and Robert and Carla Graviett of Oran.

Maid of honor was Gina Yarbrough of Columbia, Mo. Bridesmaids were Kacie Broemmelsick of Cape Girardeau; Amanda Dannenmueller of Advance, Mo., aunt of the groom; Morgan Henley and Jennifer Laurentius of Cape Girardeau.

Trey Graviett of St. Louis, brother of the groom, and Scot Kluesner of Benton, Mo., were best men. Groomsmen were Nathan Thiele, Matt Dodd and Adam Henley, all of Cape Girardeau. Ushers were Dustin Dannenmueller of Advance, uncle of the groom; Clayton Scherer of Oran; Ryan Bouge, cousin of the groom, and Matt Seyer, both of Springfield, Mo.

Candlelighters were Mia Russell of Liberty, Mo., cousin of the bride, and Kayla Graviett of Lexington, Ky., sister of the groom.

Flower girl and ringbearer were Liza and Drake Dannenmueller of Advance, cousins of the groom.

Jenna Russell of Kansas City, Mo., cousin of the bride, attended the guest book.

The dinner reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Oran.

The rehearsal dinner was Oct. 2 at the church.

Mrs. Graviett is a 2006 graduate of Central High School. She attended Southeast Missouri State University, and is pursuing certification in dental assisting.

The groom is a 2004 graduate of Oran High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in agri-business from Southeast in 2006.

The couple is residing in Cape Girardeau.