CHRISTINE BITNER ALAN STACY

CHRISTINE BITNERALAN STACY
XWARREN -- Alan Thomas Stacy and his bride, the former Christine Andrea Bitner, both of 1640 Roberts Lane, live in Naples, Fla., following their marriage June 7 at Howland Community Church.
The Rev. Jerry Kruse presided at the couple's 2:30 p.m. wedding, and a reception followed at the Candelite Knolls in Bazetta.
The bride is a daughter of Deborah and Roger Ryan, 1857 Roberts Lane, and Harry and Dianne Bitner, 60 Country Green, Youngstown, and the groom's parents are Robert Stacy and Kreida Stacy, both of Kent.
Beaded schiffli lace adorned the bride's satin off-the-shoulder-style gown. It featured a heart-shaped back accented with pearls and a cathedral train.
Wine-colored gowns were worn by the honor attendant, Donna Turner, and the bridesmaids, Shannon Steen, Apryle Yekel, Deana Price, Alexis Price and Valerie Yekel. Serving as flower girl was Jennifer Bitner.
Steve Stacy performed the duties of best man, and groomsmen were Carl Martin, Gradey Kuss, Brent Bitner, Justin Bitner and Ryan Carol. Ring bearer was Deven Stacy, and ushers were Josh Kuss, Mitchel Kuss and Alex Kuss. Also participating were Carri Stacy and Emilie Stacy.
The bride, a bridal consultant, graduated from the Professional Career Development Institute in Norcross, Ga.
The groom is employed in shipping and handling at Hellernann Tyton in Naples and is pursuing an electrician degree at the Professional Career Development Institute.