Sharon Gifford of Petrolia and Clay Hart of Beaver Falls were united in marriage at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Butler. The Rev. Dennis Molnar officiated. A reception was held at the South Butler Fire Hall.

The bride is the daughter of Larry and Nancy Gifford of Petrolia. Parents of the bridegroom are Robert and Sharon Hart of Fombell.

The matron of honor was Melissa Ierace of Ellwood City. Bridesmaids included Michelle Hart of Ellwood City, Jade Bullman of Philipsburg and Cari Fennell of Fenelton. The flower girl was Katrina Fennell of Fenelton.

Performing the duties of best man was Michael Ierace of Ellwood City. Ushers included Jason Hart of Ellwood City, Nate Bogacki of Portersville and Larry Gifford of Petrolia. The ring bearer was Colin Skidmore of Industry.

The bride is a 1995 graduate of Karns City High School. She works at Farmers National Bank in Butler Township.

The bridegroom graduated in 1996 from Riverside High School. He works for ADT Security Systems in Pittsburgh.

Following a honeymoon cruise to Bermuda, the couple is making their home in Beaver Falls.