Michelle Ward and Aaron Muscatello, both of Pittsburgh, were united in marriage at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Hilltop Baptist Church in Pittsburgh. The Rev. Ray Henderson officiated. A reception followed at the Four Points Sheraton in Mars.

The bride is the daughter of Glenn and Noreen Ward of Pittsburgh. Parents of the bridegroom are Bruno and

Muscatello of Butler.

The maid of honor was Zeina Kazour of Pittsburgh. Bridesmaids were Jaimie Steel of Greensburg; Michelle Muscatello of Charleston, S.C.; and Kim Lewis and

Kobet, both of Pittsburgh. The flower girl was Olivia Opperman of Pittsburgh.

Performing the duties of best man was Christopher Platt of Butler. Ushers were Jonathan Muscatello and Joshua

, both of Butler; David Ward of Pittsburgh; Timothy Liparulo of Morgantown, W.Va.; and David Kurowski of Washington. The ring bearer was Zachery Humbert of Pittsburgh.

The bride graduated in 1990 from Carrick High School and in 1994 and 1996 from the University of North Dakota. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in analytical chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh.

The bridegroom graduated in 1995 from Butler High School and in 2000 from Miami University. He is currently pursuing a law degree at Duquesne University.

Following a honeymoon trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple is making their home in Pittsburgh.