MacNeill-Zielinski
Amanda Lynn MacNeill and Justin Michael Zielinski exchanged wedding vows on July 11, 2009, at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Harrisville, Mich. Father Lawrence Boks officiated for the 1 p.m. double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Craig MacNeill of Alpena, Mich., and Teresa and Greg Hart of Lincoln, Mich.
The bridegroom is the son of Jason and Mary Zielinski of Fredonia, N.Y.
The bride wore a strapless gown with a chapel train. Her veil was embellished with silver beading and crystals. She carried a bouquet of white and light blue roses and pink gerbera daisies tied with white satin. She wore a necklace and earrings of white pearls and beads that were hand designed by Kristen MacNeill, sister of the bride.
Maid of honor was Kristen MacNeill, the bride's sister. Bridesmaids were Stacy Walker; Crystal Bauer; Sara Healy; Lindsey Jack; Brooklyn Sherwood; Jenni Schatzer; Sarah Hart, sister of the bride; and Kody Zielinski, sister of the bridegroom. Junior bridesmaids were Anna Austin and Mia Chelemen, cousins of the bride. Flower girl was Elise Klinger.
Best man was Garrett Tarnowski. Groomsmen were Jason Ferguson; Matthew Pisto; Chris Austin; Tyler Ferguson; Paul Skurzewski; Brad Farnham; Kevin Hart, brother of the bride; and Nathan Zielinski, brother of the bridegroom. Junior groomsmen were Taylor Zielinsk, brother of the bridegroom; and Dylan Borowski, cousin of the bride. Ringbearer was Kaleb Borowski, cousin of the bride. Ushers were Aaron Healy and Kameron Sherwood.
A reception followed at the Lincoln Community Center.
The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the parents of the bride and bridegroom, was held at the Lincoln Community Center.
The bride is a 2000 graduate of Alcona High School and a 2006 graduate of Northwood University. She is employed as Web manager at Pioneer Auto-Mall in Marietta.
The bridegroom is a 2003 graduate of Fredonia High School. He is employed at The Parkersburg News in Parkersburg.
The couple are residing in Vienna, W.Va.
Pennock-Traugh
Amy Dawn Pennock and Andrew Martin Traugh were united in marriage on June 6, 2009, at Broadway Baptist Church in Parkersburg. The double ring ceremony was performed by Brian Stewart.
The bride is the daughter of Dan and Janie Pennock of Mineral Wells, W.Va. She is the granddaughter of John and Janet Jordan of Buckeye, Ariz., and Alva and Patricia Pennock of Parkersburg.
The bridegroom is the son of Martin Traugh and Lisa Petronio. He is the grandson of Larry and Judy Pfieffer of Williamstown, Charlotte Traugh of Parkersburg, and the late William Traugh of Parkersburg.
Debbie Horton served as the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Emily Traugh, sister of groom, and Chris Cline. Lucy Powers was the flower girl.
Josh Kress served as best man. Steve Cline and Michael Woods served as the groomsmen. Bode Cline, godson of the groom, and Nicholas Jordan, cousin of the bride, were the ring bearers.
The reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the Masonic Temple in Parkersburg.
The bride is a 2003 graduate of Belpre High School and is attending West Virginia University at Parkersburg pursuing a bachelor's degree in business administration.
The bridegroom is a 1999 graduate of Williamstown High School and is attending West Virginia University at Parkersburg pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
The couple resides in Parkersburg.
Gandee-Heath
Cierra Gandee and Jonathan Heath of Vienna, W.Va., were united in marriage at Independent Baptist Church in Vienna, W.Va. The double ring ceremony was performed by Pastor Robert May.
The bride is the daughter of Donita Young of Ravenswood, W.Va., and Jerry Gandee of Vienna, W.Va. The bridegroom is the son of Garry and Deborah Heath of Ayer, Mass.
The bride was given in marriage by Jim Young of Ravenswood, W.Va, her grandfather.
Maid of honor was Moriah Cross of Ravenswood, W.Va, sister of the bride. Another bridal attendant was Joel Schoolcraft of Morgantown, W.Va.
Flower girls were Rachel and Hanna Modzelewski, of Logan, Ohio, daughters of the best man.
Best man was William Modzelewski of Logan, Ohio.
Usher was Forest Greenlee, cousin of the bride.
The bride graduated from Ravenswood High School in Ravenswood, W.Va., attended Marshall University, where she studied nursing, and graduated from Roane-Jackson Technical Center with a degree in practical nursing. She currently is pursuing a bachelor's of science in nursing. She is a nurse with Mid-Ohio Health Care in Parkersburg.
The bridegroom graduated from Merrimack High School in Merrimack, N.H., and attended Frederick Community College in Frederick, Md., where he studied emergency management, Hocking College, Nelsonville, Ohio, where he attended the ranger academy, and the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Academy. He is pursuing a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and business management. He expects to attend law school upon graduation. He is an auxiliary police officer in Ohio, and is the owner of a small business based in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
A reception was held at Golden Corral in Parkersburg.
After a week-long honeymoon in New England, the couple will live in Vienna, W.Va.
