Melissa Kunz | Eric Arden

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CANFIELD

Melissa Lynn Kunz became the bride of Eric James Arden on Sept. 24. The bride is the daughter of Keith and Traci Kunz, and the groom is the son of James and Heather Arden, all of Canfield.

The 1 p.m. ceremony took place at St. Michael Parish and was officiated by the Rev. Terrance Hazel. A reception followed at Antone’s Banquet Centre in Boardman.

The bride wore a strapless trumpet gown embellished with crystals. It was completed with a full train and an elbow-length veil.

The honor attendant was Emily Sanders. Bridesmaids were Jenna Williams, Regina Strumbly, Vanessa Lane, Alisa Andrews and Katie Arden, the groom’s sister. Attendants wore eggplant-colored dresses.

Cody Hartman performed the duties of best man. Groomsmen were Aaron Kunz, the bride’s brother; Gary Lapushansky; Jeff Cramer; Chris Sekman; and James Nagy.

Mrs. Arden is a community engagement specialist for Mahoning County Educational Service Center in Canfield.

Mr. Arden is a line technician for General Motors in Lordstown.

For their honeymoon, the couple visited Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas. They reside in Youngstown.