Maria Colista | Frank Constantino


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STRUTHERS

Maria Colista of Boardman and Frank Constantino of Struthers exchanged wedding vows in a 1:30 p.m. ceremony officiated by the Rev. Bob Bonnot on May 21 at St. Nicholas Church.

Guests congratulated the couple during a reception at Antone’s Banquet Centre in Boardman.

The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Colista of Boardman, is employed as a registered licensed dietitian for the Columbiana County WIC program in Lisbon. She graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in applied science.

The groom, son of Mary Ann Constantino of Struthers and the late Phillip Constantino, is assistant vice president and branch manager of Home Savings & Loan in Boardman. He received a bachelor’s degree in business from YSU.

After a wedding trip to Sarasota, Fla., the newlyweds live in Poland.

The bride wore a lace-over-net sheath gown featuring a trumpet skirt and a train. The strapless bodice was fashioned with a curved neckline adorned with intricate beading. A customized white Alen ßon lace bolero jacket completed the ensemble.

Lori Ann Kopp, the bride’s sister, served as honor attendant. Bridesmaids were Diane Varacalli and Maribeth McLaughlin, cousins of the bride; Doreen Constantino, sister of the groom; and Jodi Grdic. They all wore silver gowns.

Jim Sebastian served as best man, and groomsmen were Matt Connelly, Jim Martino, Cy Mattis, and Jeff Grdic. A cousin of the bride, Luca Szari, participated as the ring bearer.

Ushers were Johnny Kopp and Joseph Kopp, nephews of the bride.