Sunday, June 9, 2002
CANDACE COSTELLORALPH RIVERA
YOUNGSTOWN -- Candace Nicole Costello and Ralph Michael Rivera were married at 2:30 p.m. May 11 at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church.
The bride is a daughter of Linda Sebastian, 2346 Mount Vernon Ave., and Mr. Rivera is a son of Thomas and Marilyn Blackstone, 476 Sycamore Drive, Campbell, and the late Ralph E. Rivera.
The Rev. David Shortt officiated, and the couple were honored at a reception in the church activity center.
They spent their honeymoon at Treasure Lake Resort in Dubois, Pa., and are living at 469 Elizabeth Lane, Campbell.
Fashioned of ivory peau de soie, the bride's gown featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and a chapel train.
Her sister, Gina Sebastian, was maid of honor, and bridesmaids were Marie Rivera, the groom's sister; Becki Zevkovich; and Melissa Zelina. They wore baby blue gowns.
Terry Louk performed the duties of best man, and groomsmen were B.J. Massullo, Frankie Madison and Pete Santore.
The couple are students at Youngstown State University, where the groom will graduate in August with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and the bride will graduate in December with a bachelor's degree in political science.
Mrs. Rivera is a sales representative at American Eagle Outfitters in Boardman.
Mr. Rivera is employed as a line cook at the Olive Garden in Boardman.