Courtney Odle | Kenneth Cookson

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CATAWBA ISLAND, OHIO

Courtney Beth Odle and Kenneth Blake Cookson were married Jan. 21 in a candlelight ceremony at Mon Ami Winery, Catawba Island. The Rev. Clint Hayslett officiated.

A cocktail hour and dinner were served afterward at the historic Island House Inn, Port Clinton, Ohio.

The bride is the daughter of Joyce Winters of Port Clinton and Rick Odle of Portsmouth, Ohio. The groom is the son of Linda Endrizzi of Negley, Ohio.

The bride wore a custom strapless gown enhanced by a lace overlay with scalloped edging that flared into a chapel-length train.

Matron of honor was Jillian Sims, and Audrianna Dusseau, niece of the bride, was the flower girl.

Jason Park performed the duties of best man, and Christian Kleek and Grayson Dusseau. nephews of the bride, served as ring bearers.

Mrs. Cookson is a graduate of the University of Rio Grande. She is an elementary school teacher and varsity cheerleading coach for Circleville City School District.

The groom is a graduate of Southern Ohio Police Training Institute. He is a defensive designated marksman for the U.S. Department of State and a deputy with Pickaway County Sheriff’s Department.

The couple honeymooned in St. Thomas and reside in Ashville, Ohio.