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MR. AND MRS. GARY MATTHEWSHoly Name Cathedral Scene Of Matthews VowsSTEUBENVILLE - Holy Name Cathedral was the setting Aug. 24, for the double-ring wedding of Sharon Spence and Gary Matthews.The Rev. Dominic Orsini officiated for the 2 p.m. ceremony. The custom of open church was observed.Nuptial music was presented by Mr and Mrs. Alex Ziarko, vocalists, and Paul O'Dell, organist.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Spence of 476 Dresden Ave. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Dave Matthews of RD 1, Box 193, Rayland.. Escorted to the altar by her father, and given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore her mother’s wedding gown of white silk organza, with a fitted Chantilly lace bodice, featuring a Sabrina neckline, long tapered sleeves, and a bouffant skirt was designed with Chantilly lace inserts and a back cascade of lace ruffles flowing to a chapel-sweep train.A half cap of illusion covered with lace, flowers and sequins, held her waist-length veil of illusion edged in lace.She carried a bouauet of ivorv silk.cascade ot English ivy and stephanotis.Chris Smith was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Debbie Reeves, Julie Sferrella, Lori Rawson, and Alissa Hinerman, cousin of the bride.The maid of honor wore lavender, and the bridesmaids wore pink gowns of taffeta, with short, tapered puffed sleeves, with thin rolled belts around the waistlines, and the bodice with a cross-over V-neckline with gathers.They each carried bouquets of laven-dar and pink silk sweetheart roses, carnations and baby’s breath, adorned with lace ribbon falling to cascade. All the flowers were designed by Laurel Blue.Rick Matthews served as his brother’s best man. Ushers were Robbie and Randy Spence, both brothers of the bride, Todd Matthews, brother of the groom, and D’Wayne Johnson.Liberta Schiappa registered the guests at the reception in the Jefferson County Sprtsman’s Club.Following a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. the couple is residing at RD 1, Bloomingdale.Mrs. Matthews is a 1984 graduate of Catholic Central High School while the
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Herald Star
Steubenville, Ohio, US
Fri, Jan 03, 1986
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