Weddings

Nelson, Vetanze

Krista Lyn Vetanze and Ronald Douglas Nelson Jr. were united in marriage Saturday, June 28, at Elm Grove United Methodist Church, Wheeling. The Rev. Gary Carpenter officiated the double-ring ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Vetanze Sr. of WheelingThe groom is the son of Miriam and William Mount of St. Clairsville and Ronald Nelson Sr. of Triadelphia.Erica Matthews was maid of honor. Erick Brothers Sr. served as best man.Other attendants were MarNika Gordon, Jordan Matthews, Lauren Baker, Royale Kinnison, Kayla Watson, Megan Matthews, Baileigh Brothers, Myara ...

Colaianni, Ghaphery

Megan Elyse Ghaphery and Louis Colaianni III were united in marriage Friday, June 13, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Mount Olivet, with the Rev. Dennis R. Schuelkens Jr. presiding at the double-ring ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. David Ghaphery of Mount Olivet.The groom is the son of Louis Colaianni Jr. of Irwin, Pa., and Karen Colaianni of Pittsburgh.Ashley Taylor was matron of honor. Selena Ghaphery was maid of honor. Mark Nicholas served as best man.Other attendants included Elizabeth Yasechko, Jennifer Yasechko, Cara Ghaphery, Brianna Ghaphery, Mackenzie ...

Herbster, Swearingen

Lauren Elizabeth Swearingen and Matthew Clinton Herbster were united in marriage Saturday, June 14, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Wheeling. The Rev. Eric Shafer of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Alexandria, Va., officiated the ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Mark Swearingen of Martins Ferry and Robert and Paula Lawrence of Wheeling.The groom is the son of Andrew and Terri Herbster of Tatamy, Pa.A reception was held at Sandscrest Retreat and Conference Center, Wheeling.The bride is a 2007 graduate of Wheeling Central Catholic High School and a 2011 graduate of West Virginia ...

Farmer, Watson

Lindsey Ann Watson and Matthew Leslie Farmer were united in marriage at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Triadelphia United Methodist Church by the Rev. Michael Palmer.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Watson of Valley Grove.Brandy Becker was maid of honor. Kyle Gupton served as best man.Other attendants were Dallas Farmer and Levi Farmer, sons of the bride and groom; Kelly Reynolds and Amy Heath, sisters of the bride; Sam Farmer, brother of the groom; Regina Farmer; LaTisha Farmer; Chad Heath; Chrissy Quinn; Bill Quinn; Bekah Brown; Andrew Becker and Lexi Becker.A reception ...

Shoup, West

Molly M. West and Clark Shoup were united in marriage Thursday, June 5, in St. Augustine, Fla., in a rooftop ceremony overlooking the intercoastal waterway of historic downtown in a sunset wedding officiated by the Rev. Jamie Sellers.The bride is the daughter of Michael West of Wheeling and Joan Sheppard of St. Clairsville.The groom is the son of Anita Shoup of Xenia, Ohio, and Steve Shoup of Columbus.Johna Stonebraker was matron of honor. Andrew Shoup served as best man.A reception was held on the rooftop of the White Room in St. Augustine.The bride is a 2009 graduate of St. Clairsville ...

Wu, Gardner

Rebecca Lee Gardner and Jonathan S. Wu were united in marriage Saturday, May 17, at Hawk Cay Resort, Duck Key, Fla.The bride is the daughter of Carol Riggle of Moundsville and Thomas Gardner of Beaver Falls, Pa.The groom is the son of Jeff and Leeju Wu of Plano, Texas.Amanda Gardner, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Jason Wu, brother of the groom, served as best man.Other attendants were Ashley Smith-Miller, Jana Stoner, George Chen and Bryan Mathews.A reception was held at the Dolphin Deck at Hawk Cay Resort.The bride is a 2002 graduate of John Marshall High School, a 2006 ...