Bonner-Merriman

Elizabeth Amy Bonner and Seth Lee Merriman exchanged vows June 17, 2006, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Chapel. The Rev. Barry L. Pfanstiel performed the ceremony. Organist was Diann Daume of Cape Girardeau, and soloist was Ashley Allmon of Marble Hill, Mo.

The bride is the daughter of Sandra H. Bonner of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Loyd and Sheryl Merriman of Poplar Bluff.

Bridesmaids were Brittany Clark and Elizabeth Bolin of Cape Girardeau.

Scott Merriman of St. Mary, Mo., was his brother's best man. Groomsmen were Shea Mattingly of Portageville, Mo., Aaron Emeyabbi and Mike Harget of Poplar Bluff. Ushers were Brandon Beussink of Marble Hill and Mike Stone of Cape Girardeau.

Flower girl was Macie Mabrey, daughter of Jeremy Mabrey and Alaina Stamp. Ringbearer was Zachary Merriman, son of Scott and Tiffany Merriman and nephew of the groom.

Candlelighters and guest book attendants were Katie Jansen of Cape Girardeau and Jessica Stoops of Jackson.

The reception was held at Drury Lodge.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner June 16 at Drury Lodge.

Mrs. Merriman expects to graduate in September from the Licensed Practical Nursing program at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center.

The groom is majoring in criminal justice at Shawnee Community College.

After a wedding trip to Fort Walton Beach, Fla., the couple resides in Cape Girardeau.