Bandini-Chiovitti
Tammy Chiovitti and Ryan Bandini were united in marriage. The Rev. Rebecca Hickok heard the exchange of vows on Aug. 31 at the First Christian Church, Republic.
The bride is the daughter of Nick and Colleen Chiovitti of Braznell Road, Grindstone. The bridegroom is the son of Terry and Patricia Bandini of Daisytown.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a satin and re-embroidered lace gown with an empire top and soft A-line skirt that flowed to a chapel-length train. A rhinestone and pearl tiara held a white veil of illusion.
Lisa Chiovitti, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Connie Ritter, aunt of the bride; Paula Chiovitti, cousin of the bride; Keli Aglio, Corrina Demski, Christine Mattie and Renee Pataski. Junior bridesmaid was Erica Page, daughter of the bride. Madison Martini, niece of the bride, was the flower girl.
Best man was Christopher Mickulicz. Ushers were Jason Bandini, brother of the bridegroom; Robert Hughes, cousin of the bridegroom; Chad Sukel, cousin of the bridegroom. Junior groomsman was Nick Chiovitti, brother of the bride. Nathan Ritter, cousin of the bride, was ring bearer.
A reception was held at the Stockdale Social Hall.
The bride is a 1993 graduate of Brownsville Area High School and a 1996 graduate of the Fayette County Vocational-Technical School licensed practical nursing program. She is employed at Brownsville General Hospital.
The bridegroom is a 1992 graduate of California Area High School and earned a degree at Ocean Corp., Houston, Texas. He is employed with Ametek at EightyFour.
The couple honeymooned in Cancun, Mexico.
They reside on Thronton Road, Brownsville.