Ericka Anne Linkous and Thomas James Cast were married at a 4 p.m. ceremony July 4, 2009, at St. James Church, Boardman Park, Boardman, Ohio. Officiating was Pastor Ronald Nagel.

Parents of the couple are Frank and Tammy Linkous of East Liverpool, Ohio, and Ron and Sylvia Cast of 262 Rogers Road.

The bride wore a satin and tulle asymmetrical pick-up gown with pleated surplice bodice and beaded metallic embroidered lace. The dress featured a chapel train.

She carried a bouquet of hot pink and white gerbera daisies.

Honor attendant was the bride’s sister, Nicole Linkous of East Liverpool.

Bridesmaids were Ashley Walton and Ashley Angus, both of East Liverpool, Nikki Cook of Hubbard, Ohio, Kelsey Dillan of New Castle and Brittany Smith of Boardman.

Flower girl was Brooke Cast of New Castle.

Ring bearer was Brayden Cast of New Castle.

Best man was Ron Cast, brother of the groom, of Pittsburgh.

Ushers, all of New Castle, were Brian Cast, brother of the groom, Dustin Williams, Patrick Powell, Michael Dorr and Zack Nagel.

Vocalist was Trish Foltz.

The reception followed at Boardman Holiday Inn.

After honeymooning in Key West, Fla., the newlyweds make their home in New Castle.

The bride is a graduate of Beaver Local High School. She attends Youngstown State University where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Her husband graduated from Laurel High School and works for New Castle Cold Storage.