and he is self-employed The couple will honeymoon in Kentucky and Arkansas and w ill reside at 25 Cottage A veLEVAN-SLAYDENCheri Slayden. daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Slayden of 512 S. 12th St in Wood River, became the bride of Tony Levan, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Levan of 825 Lorena in Wood River, in a 6:30p.m. ceremony on Dec. 27 The First Presbyterian Church of Roxana y^as the scene of the couple's ceremony with the Rev Harris Schultz officiating A reception was given afterward in the YEW Hall in Wood RiverThe bride's floor length gown of white organza over taffeta featured a fitted empire bodice enhanced by lace and seed pearls and a high neckline of lace The long full organza sleeves were cuffed in lace and matching lace trimmed the full skirt which flowed into a cathedral train Lace motifs with seed pearls accented the sleeves and skirt Her double fingertip veil of bridal illusion. edged in matching lace, was secured by a lace headpiece. Her bridal bouquet was formed orlfhite silk roses, white tiger lilies and accented w ith blue rosesAttending the bride were Merrie White. Diane Ingram. Jackie Burns.Janet Davis. Becca Slayden and Ly-nette Shaver The attendants w ore long light blue A line gowns of polyester complimented by full floor length blue printed organza over dress which were gathered at the waistlines Each carried two silk blue roses surrounded by baby's breath and tied with white ribbon Members of the bridegroom's wed ding party were John White. Denmss Ingram and Scott and Terry Levan, brothers of the groom Guests were seated by Dan and Dave Slayden. broth ers of the bride. Ed Slayden and Scott SlaydenThe bride, a 1977 graduate of Roxana High School, is employed by Wood River Township Hospital in the X-Ray department Her husband is a member of the 1978 graduating class of East Alton-Wood River High School and is employed by Slayden-Glass and Lock The couple will make their home at 916 E Penninge-day water fastTt's a strange thing.As strange as can beT h fi t n hnfmnr Mite To otc