MT. VERNON - Bob and Elaine Schlau of Centralia and Gary and Cheryl Lankford of Walnut Hill are pleased to announce the marriage of Debra Sue Schlau to Stuart Kent Lankford. Debra and Stuart were married at 3 p.m. June 19, 2010, at the First United Presbyterian Church in Centralia with the Rev. Dr. Ed Evans officiating. The church was decorated with wreaths, glass green bows and bouquets of flowers. The bride wore a Maggie Sottero white strapless one-piece, corset gown with lace over delustered satin that was embellished with bugle beads, sequins and pearls with a sweep train. Her veil was waist length edged in crystals. Debra's maid of honor was Dorothy Klein, her future sister-in-law. Her bridesmaids were Shayla Birkner Marine, friend of the bride; Sarah Schlau, cousin of the bride; and Amber Lee, friend of the bride. The bride's attendants wore dresses of pool blue with ruching on one side and a corset back. The flower girl was Audrey Schlau, cousin of the bride and the ring bearer was Amber Lankford, second-cousin of the groom. Their dresses were glass green with a pool blue ribbon at the waist. Amber carried a pillow that had been hand made for Debra and Stuart by his aunt, Teri LeAnne McDonough. Stuart's best man was David Schlau, long time friend and now brother-in-law. His groomsmen were Jeremy McDonough, cousin of the groom, Patrick Stark, friend of the groom, and Jason Davis, friend of the groom. Philip and Stephen Carter, cousins of the bride, served as ushers. Travis Bush, friend of the groom, read scripture during the ceremony. Diana Brink played the piano during the ceremony. Parents entered the church to "Canon in D" by Pachelbel. The attendants processed in to "Eyes on Me" by Nobuo Uematsu. Debra was escorted down the aisle by her father to "Bridal March" as arranged by Jonathan Cain. The song "Sometimes" by Henry and Felice Mancini was played during the lighting of the unity candle and presentation of roses to the mothers. This song was sung many years ago at the wedding of Bob and Elaine Schlau, parents of the bride. Mallory Lankford, cousin of the groom, Lauren Carter, cousin of the bride, and Allison Schlau, cousin of the bride, assisted with programs, guest book and passing out cones of rose petals. A reception was held following the wedding at Mariner's Village Hall in Carlyle. The hall was decorated with candles and fresh flowers. The wedding cake featured a variety of flavors and was decorated with fresh flowers to match Debra's bouquet. Debra and Stuart entered the hall to the "Imperial March" from Star Wars. Following toasts by the honor attendants, they danced their first dance as husband and wife to "Amazed" by Lonestar. Music was provided by H & H Audio DJ. The bride is a 2002 graduate of Centralia High School and a 2007 graduate of McKendree University. She is currently employed as the general music teacher, and band and chorus director at Central City Grade School. She is the granddaughter of Gene and Nella Schlau of Centralia and Helen Carter Nance and the late Julian Carter and the step granddaughter of George Nance of Collinsville. The groom is a 2003 graduate of Centralia High School and a 2007 graduate of St. Louis University. He also earned his respiratory therapy certification through Kaskaskia College. He is currently employed by the Murphysboro Hospital Sleep Clinic. Stuart is the grandson of Ruth Lankford and the late William E. Lankford of Mt. Vernon and Marcella Peacock and the late Francis Peacock, also of Mt. Vernon.