Wedding
Morgan Conner & Devin Kempker
June 4, 2016
Morgan Lee Conner and Devin Floyd Kempker, both of Jefferson City, were married at 3:30 p.m., June 4, at Capital City Christian Church, Jefferson City. Frank Goehringer performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Herb and Denise Conner, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Ron and Laurie Kempker, Jefferson City. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a fit and flare lace gown with an ivory veil with three lace appliques created by her mother. She carried a bouquet of blush and ivory peonies and roses. The honor attendant was Elizabeth Conner, Jefferson City, sister of the bride. The attendants were Lindsey Dial, St. Joseph, friend of the bride; Leah Wankum, Richmond, friend of the bride; Robyn May, Jefferson City, friend of the bride; Emily Mertens, Columbia, cousin of the bride; Jaymee Kempker, Jefferson City, sister of the groom; and Paige Kempker, Springfield, sister of the groom. They wore blush pink long gowns with a lace and sequin top. The best man was Justin Kempker, Jefferson City, brother of the groom. The groomsmen included Adam Cline, St. Louis, friend of the groom; Cody Carder, Jefferson City, friend of the groom; Tyler Berney, Jefferson City, friend of the groom; Jesse Rollins, Jefferson City, friend of the groom; Jared Allen, St. Joseph, friend of the bride; and Ben Conner, Jefferson City, brother of the bride. The miniature brides were Kinley, Landrey, and Hadley Kempker, daughters of Justin and Michelle Kempker, Jefferson City, nieces of the groom. The flower girls were Kaylen and Kinsley Owen, daughters of John Owen and Dana Owen, Ooltewah, Tenn., cousins of the bride. The ring bearers were Abbey and Jonas Conner, children of Katie Conner and the late Eric Conner, South Pittsburg, Tenn., cousins of the bride. The ushers were Zachary Mertens, Columbia, cousin of the bride, and Todd Kempker, Jefferson City, cousin of the groom. A cocktail, dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Millbottom, Jefferson City. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held June 3 at Millbottom, Jefferson City. The bride is a 2010 graduate of Blair Oaks High School, Jefferson City; a 2012 graduate of Moberly Area Community College, Moberly, with an Associate degree; and a 2014 graduate of The Art Institute, Pittsburg, Pa., with a degree in Photography. She is Photographer with Morgan Lee Photography. The groom is a 2010 graduate of Blair Oaks High School, Jefferson City; a 2013 graduate of the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, with a BS in Technology Management; and 2015 graduate of William Woods University, Fulton, with a MBA. After a seven day Southern Caribbean cruise, the couple resides in Jefferson City.