Koch - Rayburn

Megan Katherine Koch and Tyson Johnson Rayburn were married April 30, 2011, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. David Hulshof performed the ceremony. Readers were Jill Bryant and Lauren Benton of Cape Girardeau.

Pianist was Cheryl Oberhaus and vocalist was Alan Bruns, both of Cape Girardeau.

The bride is the daughter of Scott and Jane Koch of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Rhonda Johnson of Marble Hill, Mo., and Richard Rayburn of Cape Girardeau.

Maid of honor was Amanda Koch of Cape Girardeau, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Pobst of Cape Girardeau, Laura Shaw of Effingham, Ill., and Magin Chapman of Jackson.

Jeff Chapman of Jackson was best man. Groomsmen were Keith Benton, Ryan Bandermann and Matt Pobst, all of Cape Girardeau. Ushers were Joe Koch of Cape Girardeau, cousin of the bride, and Josh Shaw of Effingham.

Flower girl was Caroline Rhodes, daughter of Chris and Mitzi Rhodes of Marble Hill and niece of the groom. Ringbearer was Wyatt Koch, son of Joe and Angie Koch of Cape Girardeau and godson of the bride.

Guest book and program attendants were Collin and Krista Rhodes of Marble Hill, nephew and niece of the groom.

A dinner and dance reception was held at the Elks Lodge.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner April 29 at Port Cape Girardeau.

Mrs. Rayburn is a 2002 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is a registered nurse at Southeast Hospital.

The groom is a 2001 graduate of Woodland High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in video production from Southeast in 2005. He is assistant manager at Aldi.

After a wedding trip to Negril, Jamaica, the couple is residing in Cape Girardeau.