Amanda Marie Willard and Todd Standley Bullington were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
The bride is the daughter of Mark and Chris Lance. The bridegroom is the son of Stan and Joan Bullington. Pastor Byron Beck performed the ceremony. The bride was given to marriage by her father.
Matron of honor was Amanda Bader. Bridesmaids were: Neisha Ward, Ashley Diebold, Amanda Lance, and Elizabeth Schulte. The flower girl was Sonnie Childress.
Best man was Jim Childress. Groomsmen were: Zack Stricker, Cameron West, David Gaebler, and Michael Lance. The ring bearer was Braden Willard. Ushers were Jim Brown and Steve Otto.
Program and guest book attendants were: Julie Otto, John Otto, Bennett Otto, and Maria Childress.
The reception was held at the Black River Coliseum. The couple then went to Bora Bora for their honeymoon.
Todd graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 2009. In 2013, he graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Banking. Todd is currently a Vice President at Sterling Bank.
Amanda graduated from Twin Rivers High School in 2004. She later graduated from McKendree University in 2008, with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, and 7th through 9th grade history and English. In 2011, Amanda received her Masters' degree in Administration from William Woods University. She is currently employed by the Poplar Bluff School District. Amanda teaches 7th and 8th grade physical education and coaches 8th grade girls' basketball.