Amanda Rae Mielke and Hubert Lee Gerstnecker were married at a 1 p.m. ceremony on Sept. 26, 2009, at Mary Mother of Hope Church. Officiating was the Rev. Victor Molka.
Parents of the bride are Tim Mielke and Toni Mielke, both of New Castle.
The groom is a son of Bert and Kathleen Gerstnecker, also of New Castle.
The bride wore an antique ivory gown lined with Italian lace with a crystal accented bodice, and a mantilla veil lined with Italian lace.
She carried a boquet of ivory calla lilies with red berry accents, wrapped in handkerchiefs from her grandmothers and a charm from her brother.
Maids of honor were Jamie Snow of Cleveland and Maggie Houston of New York City.
Bridesmaids were Deanna Santore of Pittsburgh, Betsy Barrett of New York City, Caitlin Price of Pittsburgh and Mallori Mangino and Brittani Mangino, both of New Castle.
Junior bridesmaid was Savannah Gerstnecker of New Castle.
Flower girl was Leah Gerstnecker of New Castle.
The best man was Brian Pisor of Chicago.
Groomsmen were Josh Hiznay of Poland, Ohio, Timmy Mielke, brother of the bride, of New Castle, Jason Smith of Pittsburgh, Adam Gerstnecker of Youngstown and Karl Gerstnecker and John Mitsos, both of New Castle.
Junior groomsman was Micah Fulena of New Castle.
Ring bearer was Eddie Gerstnecker of New Castle.
Ceremony vocalist was Chrissy Cole.
Organist was Kris Harper.
The reception took place at The Alpine Room at SNPJ.
After honeymooning in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico, the newlyweds make their home in Cranberry.
The couple are both Neshannock High School graduates. She is an attorney for Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP in Pittsburgh. He is a civil engineer for Frank B. Taylor Engineering.
