Kristina Lynn Clouse and Michael Robert Hartzell were married at a 4 p.m. ceremony Feb. 23, 2008, at Clifton Flat Alliance Church. Officiating was the Rev. Louis Lagotta.

The bride is a daughter of Robert Clouse of Pittsburgh and Michele Clouse of New Castle.

Parents of the groom are Ralph and Roxanne Hartzell of Ellwood Road.

The bride’s halter-style gown featured satin netting overlay embellished with pearls and crystals. A gold shawl at her shoulders, with pearl and diamond crown in her hair, completed her look.

Her bouquet contained five white calla lilies and 12 deep red roses marked with three pearls on each rose, baby’s breath, and black and red bow.

Maid of honor was Jaime Eiler Sawyer of Prospect.

Bridesmaids were Holly Clouse, sister of the bride of Denton, Texas., Kaitlin Hartzell, groom’s sister, of New Castle, Kendal Clouse and Kira Clouse, bride’s sisters of Connoquenessing, Pa.

Flower girl was Kayla Black of New Castle.

Ushers were Kevin Kapraly and Brandon Kapraly, both of Edinburg.

Ceremony vocalist was Pam Harlan and accompanist was Tim Harlan.

The reception took place in the downstairs banquet room at Edwards.

Following their honeymoon to the Four Seasons Resort, the newlyweds make their home at 1917 Prospect St.

The bride is a 2000 graduate of Laurel High School. She is a waitress.

Her husband graduated from Shenango High School in 2005. He attends ITT Technical Institute and works as an auto mechanic.