Wedding
Beth Arnel & David Lawrence
April 30, 2016
Beth Arnel, Eugene, and David Lawrence, Eldon, were married at 1 p.m., April 30, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Mary's Home. Fr. Pat Shortt performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Donna and Mark Arnel, Eugene. The groom is the son of Tammy and Mark Lawrence, Eldon. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an all over beaded lace dress with a deep V neckline, soft straps and empire waist, accented with an organza ribbon sash featuring heavily beaded detail. She completed her ensemble with a fingertip length tulle veil with a pencil edge. The honor attendant was Kaitlin Brown, Eugene, sister of the bride. The best man was Patrick Lawrence, Eldon, brother of the groom. The vocalist was Jodi Drake, Osage Beach, cousin of the bride. The lector was Joyce Koerner, Eldon, aunt of the bride. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at The Wildflower, Eugene. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held April 29 at the home of Patrick and Megan Lawrence. The bride is a 2005 graduate of Cole R-V High School, Eugene; a 2010 graduate of Lincoln University, Jefferson City, with a Bachelors in Education; and a 2015 graduate of Lincoln University, Jefferson City, with a Masters in Elementary Counseling. She is a teacher with Eldon Upper Elementary. The groom is a 2007 graduate of Eldon High School, Eldon. He is a Senior Airman in the USAF Reserves and Engineer with the Eldon City Fire Department. The couple resides in Eldon.