zounPalms decorated the altar of the Decatur Methodist church for the June 28 nuptial of Carolyn Marie Ground. Decatur, and C Crane Schafer, route 2. Princeton Dr VermeBarnett conducted the service at 1:30 pm before families and fnendsThe bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry L Ground, Decatur, Mr. Schafer is the son of Mr and Mrs. Carl A. Schafer, route 2. Princeton.Escorted by her father, the bride was attired in animported organza gown, with crystal pleated chiffon and Brussels lace trim The dress was fashioned with a half moon neckline, laced bodice, and raised waistlineA finishing touch for the bnde was bouquet of gardenias, yellow roses, and babv's breathVNile green gowns and capes were worn by the bride s attendants. Lisa Brett, maid of honor. Jane Dickerson. Jackie Ground, and Carla Schafer A yellow daisy and baby's breath bouquet was held by eachnufjtiLUwoma nRon Fundell stood as best man and groomsmen for Mr Schafer included Chip Johnston, Tom Torchia. and Mike PigottAcolytes were Tim Ayers ind Todd Ayers, nephews of he bridegroomDennis Ayers and Kich Schafer usheredThe Decatur Holiday Inn was the site for the wedding reception, attended by 120 guests Helping with details were Phyliss Ground. Valerie Fuller, and DianeBakerFollowing an Ozarks wedding trip. Mr and Mrs Schafer will establish theirhome in PeruThe bride attended Southern Illinois university, Carbondale, and graduated from Illinois State university, Bloomington, with a degree in accounting Mr Schafer graduated from Southern Illinois university, earning a degreein agricultural economics He is employed by the Bureau County Grain Handling Systems. Inc