Lester – Gottschalk
Michelle Gottschalk and Bradley Lester were united in marriage November 14, 2015, in Central Assembly of God, Houston, with Todd Stemple officiating the 2:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride’s parents are William and Diana Gottschalk of Prosperity. Her grandparents are William and Marjorie Shape, the late John Sherman Crow Sr. and the late Charles and H. Jean Gottschalk.
Parents of the bridegroom are Glenn and Brenda Lester of Darlington. His grandparents are James and D. Jean Lester, Otto Gehley and the late Marjorie Gehley.
The bride was given in marriage by her father.
Matron of honor was Marcy Gottschalk Piatt of Avella, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Megan Gottschalk of Prosperity, sister of the bride; Marissa Gottschalk of Prosperity, sister of the bride; Alycia Gottschalk of New Kensington, sister-in-law of the bride; Tricia Gottschalk of Washington, sister-in-law of the bride; Chelsea Gottschalk of Canonsburg, sister-in-law of the bride; Allie Lester of Beaver Falls, sister-in-law of the bride; Sierra Tully of Bradford; and Jessica Braughler of Washington.
Flower girl was Amelia Piatt, niece of the bride.
Best man was Glenn Lester Jr. of Beaver Falls, brother of the groom. Ushers were Russell Howells of Mars; David Marsh of Beaver Falls; Shawn Gottschalk of New Kensington, brother of the bride; Shannon Gottschalk of Washington, brother of the bride; Shalan Gottschalk of Canonsburg, brother of the bride; Tyler Seeger of Beaver Falls; Tony Piatt of Avella, brother-in-law of the bride; and Nathan Hartman of Beaver Falls.
Ring bearer was Lincoln Piatt, nephew of the bride.
Readers were Shane and Sheldon Gottschalk.
Vocalists were Shannon, Megan and Marissa Gottschalk.
The bride is a 2008 graduate of McGuffey High School and a 2012 graduate of Waynesburg University with a bachelor of science in nursing. She is a registered nurse/clinical director at Your Child’s Place, Washington.
Mr. Lester is a 2001 graduate of Beaver County Christian School. He is an entrepreneur and founder/operator of Brad’s Camper Rentals in Beaver Falls and Lester Homes LLC.
A reception was held in the Chartiers Room, Bridgeville.
The couple honeymooned in Vieques, Puerto Rico. They make their home in Aliquippa.