Michele Awad | Joshua Morris

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YOUNGSTOWN

Michele Awad and Joshua Morris were married at 2 p.m. May 20 at St. Maron Parish. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Michael Kail, and a reception followed at the Maronite Center.

The bride’s parents are Dr. Mounir and Linda Awad of Canfield. The groom is a son of Gordon and Monica Morris of Kinsman.

Mrs. Awad-Morris earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Youngstown State University and is attending Ohio State University pursuing a doctor of veterinary medicine degree.

Mr. Morris graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting. He is a manager at Novogradac & Company LLP.

The bride wore an ivory satin gown with crystal embellishments and a sweetheart neckline.

The matrons of honor were Dr. Jeanine Awad-Spirtos, Dr. Marie Awad-Alexander, and Dr. Diana Awad Scrocco, sisters of the bride. Bridesmaids were Juliette, Jacqueline and Jillian Palusak, cousins of the bride; Danielle Yuhas; Cassandra and Sheena Dohar, also cousins of the bride; and Desiree McKay, sister of the groom. Sadie Alexander, niece and goddaughter of the bride, was the flower girl.

The attendants, alternately, wore dark red dresses and gray dresses.

David Minnie held the responsibility of best man. Groomsman were Lou Alexander, John David Scrocco and Charles Spirtos, brothers-in-law of the bride; James McKay, brother-in-law of the groom; Michael Dohar, cousin of the bride; and Jacob Rafidi.

The ring bearers were Andrew Scrocco, nephew of the bride, and Jacob McKay, nephew of the groom.

The couple reside in Columbus.