WEST BOYLSTON -- Inga Maria Carboni, daughter of Edwin and Jutta Carboni of Ashland, and Norman "Josh" Elmes, son of Saul and Lenore Auslander of Ashland and the late Norman Elmes, were married on Sunday, July 4, 2004, at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic church in West Boylston.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, and the Rev. Paul Ritt performed the ceremony. A reception followed at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston.
Matron of honor was Andrea Combes of New Rochelle, N.Y.
Best man was David Hale of Cabot, Vt. Ushers were Darren Carboni, brother of the bride, Timothy and Peter Elmes, brothers of the groom.
The bridge and groom are graduates of Dover-Sherborn High School. The bride is a graduate of Bowdoin College and has earned a master's degree from Tufts University. She is completing her doctorate at Boston College.
The groom, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at North Dartmouth, and earned a master's degree from Lesley College, served more than 20 years in various social work agencies in the South Pacific, Asia and Africa. He now works as a carpenter with his brother, Timothy.
The couple live in Jamaica Plain.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Elmes III
Heather Little
and Matthew Vaillette
STERLING -- Heather J. Little, daughter of Steve and Vicki Little of Linneus, Maine, and Matthew B. Vaillette, son of Paul and Linda Vaillette of Southborough, were married on May 8, 2004.
Rev. Steven Pratt performed the ceremony at The Chocksett Inn in Sterling, followed by a reception including close family and friends. The bride's father gave his daughter in marriage.
The maid of honor was Daniella Mandic, friend of the bride and groom. Best man was Marc Vaillette, brother of the groom. Flower girl and ring bearer were Deanna Foster and Brandon Smith, niece and nephew of the bride.
The bride is a 1996 graduate of Hodgdon High School in Hodgdon, Maine. She graduated from Johnson and Wales University in 2000, with a bachelor's degree, and is employed by Sodexho Campus Services at MIT in Cambridge.
The groom is a 1992 graduate of Algonquin High School in Northborough. He graduated from Johnson and Wales in 1996 with a bachelor's degree, and is employed by Sodexho Campus Services at EF Language Institute in Brighton.
Following a honeymoon to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple live in Boylston.
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Vaillette
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Katherine McGovern
WEST BOYLSTON -- Inga Maria Carboni, daughter of Edwin and Jutta Carboni of Ashland, and Norman "Josh" Elmes, son of Saul and Lenore Auslander of Ashland and the late Norman Elmes, were married on Sunday, July 4, 2004, at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic church in West Boylston.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, and the Rev. Paul Ritt performed the ceremony. A reception followed at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston.
Matron of honor was Andrea Combes of New Rochelle, N.Y.
Best man was David Hale of Cabot, Vt. Ushers were Darren Carboni, brother of the bride, Timothy and Peter Elmes, brothers of the groom.
The bridge and groom are graduates of Dover-Sherborn High School. The bride is a graduate of Bowdoin College and has earned a master's degree from Tufts University. She is completing her doctorate at Boston College.
The groom, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at North Dartmouth, and earned a master's degree from Lesley College, served more than 20 years in various social work agencies in the South Pacific, Asia and Africa. He now works as a carpenter with his brother, Timothy.
The couple live in Jamaica Plain.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Elmes III
Heather Little
and Matthew Vaillette
STERLING -- Heather J. Little, daughter of Steve and Vicki Little of Linneus, Maine, and Matthew B. Vaillette, son of Paul and Linda Vaillette of Southborough, were married on May 8, 2004.
Rev. Steven Pratt performed the ceremony at The Chocksett Inn in Sterling, followed by a reception including close family and friends. The bride's father gave his daughter in marriage.
The maid of honor was Daniella Mandic, friend of the bride and groom. Best man was Marc Vaillette, brother of the groom. Flower girl and ring bearer were Deanna Foster and Brandon Smith, niece and nephew of the bride.
The bride is a 1996 graduate of Hodgdon High School in Hodgdon, Maine. She graduated from Johnson and Wales University in 2000, with a bachelor's degree, and is employed by Sodexho Campus Services at MIT in Cambridge.
The groom is a 1992 graduate of Algonquin High School in Northborough. He graduated from Johnson and Wales in 1996 with a bachelor's degree, and is employed by Sodexho Campus Services at EF Language Institute in Brighton.
Following a honeymoon to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple live in Boylston.
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Vaillette
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Katherine McGovern
and Matthew Gregoire
NEWTON -- Katherine A. McGovern and Matthew E. Gregoire were married May 30, 2004, at Our Lady's Church in Newton. A reception followed at Indian Meadows Country Club in Westborough.
Father Walter Cuiern performed the ceremony and the bride was given in marriage by her parents.
The bride is the daughter of Robert and Maryann McGovern of Waltham, and the groom is the son of Donna Gregoire of Natick and the late Richard (Don) Gregoire.
Maid of honor was Kristen Savoy. Best man was Stephen Gregoire.
After honeymooning in the Caribbean, the couple live in Framingham.
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gregoire
Lauren Falcione
and David DiCicco
FALMOUTH -- Lauren Marie Falcione of Canton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Falcione of Canton, and David DiCicco of Natick, son of Korrine Andrade and William DiCicco of Canton and Newton, were married Aug. 13, 2004, at St. Thomas Chapel in Falmouth.
The bride was given in marriage by her parents and a reception followed at Coonamessett Inn.
Maid of honor was Stephanie Falcione, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jill Dunderdale, Kate Stokinger, Suzanne Rooney, Jackie Rooney and Narika DiCicco, sister of the groom.
Best man was William DiCicco, father of the groom. Ushers were Michael Luciani, Denis Leneban and David Luciani, cousins of the bride, David Newcomb and Chris Schichtel.
The bride graduated from Westfield State College and is working toward her master's degree. The groom is employed as a firefighter for the town of Natick.
After a honeymoon to St. Lucia, the couple live in Natick.
Mr. and Mrs. David DiCicco
Brooke Leister
and Joshua Wardrop
MILFORD -- Brooke Michelle Leister and Joshua Boyd Wardrop announce their engagement.
The future bride, daughter of Neal and Sally Leister of Stow, Ohio, is a 1994 graduate of Stow-Munroe Falls High School in Stow, Ohio, and earned a bachelor's degree in 1988 from Ohio University. She is employed as a reporter for the Lexington Minuteman and Arlington Advocate.
The future groom, son of Richard and Janice Wardrop of Milford, is a 1991 graduate of Milford High School and earned a bachelor's degree in 1995 from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a bachelor's degree. He is employed as an associate editor at HCPro Inc. in Marblehead.
A May 2005 wedding is planned at Longfellow's Wayside Inn in Sudbury.
Brooke Leister and Joshua Wardrop
Rosa DeCastro
and Roberto Medeiros
MILFORD -- Maria and Manuel DeCastro of Milford announce the engagement of their daughter, Rosa Maria, to Roberto Carlos Medeiros, son of Maria and Jose Medeiros of Milford.
The future bride is a 1999 graduate of Blackstone Valley Tech and is employed as an associate of Staples corporate office in Framingham. She is also part of the Air National Guard stationed at Otis Air Force Base.
The future groom is a graduate of Milford High School and is employed at Consigli Construction Company in Milford. He is also belongs to the Union, Local 609.
A June 2005 wedding is planned.
Kristy Brooks and Keith Merhib
COHASSET -- Kristy Brooks, daughter of David and Judy Brooks of Newtonville, and Keith Merhib, son of Florence D'Amore of Ashland and David Merhib of Worcester, were married Aug. 14, 2004, at St. Anthony's Church in Cohasset.
The bride was given in marriage by her father and a reception followed at the Atlantic Restaurant on Cohasset Harbor.
Maid of honor was Holly Brooks, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Brooks and Tina Merhib, sisters-in-law of the bride, Carli Rosenberg, Andrea Rossi, Brandy Maffei and Jennifer Gjika. Flower girl was Jasmine Merhib, niece of the groom.
Best man was Max Rosenberg, best friend of the groom. Groomsmen were David Brooks Jr. and Justin Brooks, brothers of the bride, Barry MacLean, Rick Bostick and David Gill. Ring bearer was Tristan Brooks, nephew of the bride.
The bride is a 1992 graduate of Newton North High School. She is employed by the town of Ashland as the executive assistant to the town manager.
The groom is a 1993 graduate of Natick High School and a 1994 graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art. He is employed by Brooks Cooling and Heating as a technician, as well as part-time function chef with Cardoos Gourmet Caterers in Grafton.
Following a two-week wedding trip to the Dominican Republic, the couple live in Milford.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Merhib
Julie Marshall
and Matthew Flora
SEWARD, ALASKA -- Julie A. Marshall, daughter of Betsy DeAngelis of Ashland and the late Peter Marshall, formerly of Ashland, and Matthew Flora, son of Thomas and Jacqueline Flora of Wasilla, Alaska, were married Oct. 2, 2004, at the home of Jolene and Jerry King in Seward, Alaska, where a reception followed.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, and Jerry King, a Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony.
Maid of honor was Wendy Hall of St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Best man was Jake Flora, brother of the groom.
The bride graduated from Ashland High School and attended Framingham State College. She is manager of Captain Matt's Charter Fishing Co.
The groom is a graduate of Wasilla High School in Alaska, and is captain and owner of Captain Matt's Charter Fishing Co.
The couple honeymooned in Mexico. They will work and live in Maui, Hawaii for the winter and then return to Seward in May to run their charter fishing company.
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Flora
Jennifer DeMichele
and Michael Byrne
SUDBURY -- Jennifer DeMichele, daughter of Robert DeMichele of Waltham and Donna DeMichele of Marlborough, and Michael Byrne, son of Nancy Byrne of Marlborough and the late Thomas Byrne, were married Sept. 19, 2004, at Martha Mary Chapel in Sudbury.
The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Jack DeMichele, and Justice of the Peace Richard Griesel performed the ceremony. A reception followed at the Hudson Elks.
Maid of honor was Crystal DeMichele. The bridesmaid was Pamela Boudreau. Flower girl was Jessica Pomerleau.
Best man was Kevin Wilder. Ushers were Michael Baker and Robert Goocher. Ring bearer was Zachary DeMichele.
The bride is a graduate of Marlborough High School and Anna Maria College. She is employed by American Home Mortgage in Waltham.
The groom is a graduate of Marlborough High School and Butera School of Art. He is a self-employed web designer.
After a honeymoon to Aruba and New York City, the couple live in Auburn.
Karen Foran and Mark Dempsey
FRAMINGHAM -- Karen Lynne Foran, daughter of Anne Foran of Framingham and the late Edward Foran, and Mark Edward Dempsey, son of Edward Dempsey of Canton and the late Barbara Dempsey, were married Sept. 11, 2004, at Cushing Memorial Chapel in Framingham.
The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Edward Foran Jr., and her mother. Father George Winchester performed the ceremony and a reception followed at the Primavera in Millis.
Maid of honor was Kathy Foran. Matron of honor was Janet Leombruno. Bridesmaids were Karen Clark and Karen Murray. Flower girl was Alex Leombruno.
Best man was Dan Marcone. Ushers were Steven Dempsey, John Leombruno and Vincenzo Ubaldino. Junior ushers were Raymond Bertone and Anthony Leombruno.
The bride received a double bachelor's degree from Regis College in Weston, and is employed as a disability consultant with Tufts New England Medical Center and Framingham State College.
The groom attended Blue Hills Technical Institute in Canton and is employed as a compliance officer for the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, Architect Access Board.
The couple live in Framingham and plan to take a honeymoon cruise to the Caribbean in the spring.
