Stephanie Nichols | Todd Francis

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Stephanie Nichols of Austintown and Todd Francis of Boardman were married in a 1:30 p.m. ceremony July 10 at Austintown Community Church, where the Rev. David B. Roberts officiated.

The bride, daughter of Robert and Diane Nichols of Austintown, and the groom, son of James and Barbara Francis of Columbiana, celebrated with guests at a reception at Fifth Season Banquet Center in Mineral Ridge.

The bride’s white strapless chiffon gown was fashioned with ruching and was embellished with beading on the bodice.

Wearing light pink strapless gowns were the maid of honor, Jennifer Philibin, and the bridesmaids, Cathy Nichols and Valerie Nichols, sisters of the bride; and Holly Shalabi and Amber Pattie, cousins of the bride.

Edward Eve participated as the best man, and groomsmen were Michael Francis, brother of the groom; Michael Long; Jason Long; and Alek Francis, the groom’s nephew.

Mrs. Francis graduated from Malone University with a degree in English studies. She is employed by Mahoning County Career and Technical Center in Canfield.

Mr. Francis attends Youngstown State University, where he is studying finance. He is employed as the store manager of North Lima Dairy Queen.

After a honeymoon in Myrtle Beach and Florida, the couple reside in Boardman.