SOUTH HUNTINGDON — Police say a newly-minted bride had her wedding celebration soured after the DJ made off with $600 dollars in gifted money.

State troopers arrested disc jockey Edward Kendrick McCarty earlier this month on theft charges. He’s accused of stealing cards from a box meant for the bride and groom.

No lawyer is listed in online court documents.

Ashley Karasek Tells said McCarty was in possession of the box for most of the evening of her July 29 wedding. Police say McCarthy confessed to stealing because of financial struggles.

Karasek says she’s now in the process of contacting her wedding guests and asking how much money they gave the couple as gifts.

She says she her advice to couples is to get a wedding card box with a lock.