Gaudino, Okeson
Nina Gaudino of Renfrew and Mark Okeson of Butler were united in marriage at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at First United Methodist Church in Butler. The Rev. Dennis Krajacic officiated. A reception followed at the Four Points Sheraton in Cranberry Township.
The bride is the daughter of Francesco and Jackie Gaudino of Renfrew. Parents of the bridegroom are Richard Okeson and Helen Okeson, both of Butler.
The matron of honor was Kristina Schrader of Winston-Salem, N.C. Bridesmaids included Kimberly Bunney, Amy Riordan, Danielle Forcht and Elizabeth Ihlenfeld, all of Butler. The bride's daughter Emma Gaudino of Butler served as the flower girl.
Performing the duties of best man was Gary Whittington of Butler. Ushers included Richard Okeson and Kevin Riordan, both of Butler; Noah Long of West Virginia; and Michael Schrader of Winston-Salem. The ring bearer was Anthony Gaudino of Northville, Mich.
The bride is a 2003 graduate of Butler High School and a 2006 graduate of Butler County Community College. She works as a registered nurse at Butler Memorial Hospital.
The bridegroom graduated in 1996 from Butler High School and in 2006 from Butler County Community College. He serves in the Air Force with the 171st Air Refueling Wing.
Following a honeymoon trip to the Poconos, the couple is making their home in Meridian.
