By Staff
Leonard/Belcher
Cindi Mae Leonard of Chimera Court, Saint Joseph and Matthew Orrin Belcher of Coquillard Drive, Niles, were united in marriage on Oct. 27, 2007 at the First Missionary Church in Niles, with Pastor Dan Miller officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Lorraine Leonard of Kinross and Al and Pauline Leonard of Pickford.
She is a graduate of Rudyard High School in 1999, Western Michigan University in 2003 and is employed at Whirlpool Corporation.
The bridegroom is the son of Orrin and Anita Belcher of Niles.
He graduated from Niles High School in 1998, Bethel College in 2002 and is employed at Fish Window Cleaning.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, Al Leonard.
Maid-of-honor was Kelly Leonard, of Naples, Fla.
Bridesmaids included Nina Rutz of Lowell, Amy Calcaterra and Lillian Calcaterra, both of Hessel.
Flower girls were Izabel Rutz and Zahna Rutz, both of Lowell.
Ring bearer was Devan Rutz of Lowell.
Music for the ceremony provided by Rhonda Miller played piano while Kayte
Miller and Chris Bontrager sang. Miller sang "Me and You" by Kenny Chesney and Bontrager sang "The Lord's Prayer."
Best man was Jeremy Belcher of Niles.
Groomsmen included Brian Colby of Camden and Todd Prillwitz of Niles.
Ushers were Harry Noecker and Roger Noecker, great uncles of groom, both of Niles.
A reception was held at the Dowagiac Elks Club with music/entertainment by ventriloquist Rod Snow.
The newlyweds are at home at 535 Chimera Court, Saint Joseph, MI 49085.