Biczykowski, Quarando exchanged vows June 21

Ashley Lauren Biczykowski and Brian John Quarando were united in marriage June 21, 2008, at the Church of Saint Peter in Lorain.

The bride is the daughter of Mark and Elaine Biczykowski and the groom is the son of John and Pamela Quarando, both families of Amherst.

Father Chuck Henkle was the officiant for the ceremony. Vocalist Marlene Karpinski and organist Joseph Sechkar provided the music for the ceremony.

The maid of honor was Kara Biczykowski, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Amy Quarando, sister of the groom, Amily Imbrogno, cousin of the bride, Abbie Kuenzli, friend of the bride, and Nicole Lucas, friend of the bride.

The best man was Nicholas Quarando, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Brian Koba, friend of the groom, Bryan Frank, friend of the groom, Brian Pettry, friend of the groom, and Patrick Coughlin, friend of the groom.

Marlayna Biczykowski, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl. Jason Huffman, cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer.

The reception was held at the Westlake Holiday Inn of Westlake.

The bride is a 2007 graduate of Ashland University, where she received a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education. She is employed with the Amherst schools.

The groom is a 2005 graduate of Ashland University, where he received a bachelor of science degree in business administration. He is employed in Cleveland.

The couple honeymooned in Punta Cana, and reside locally.