Bride's handkerchief bears new initials
Kelly Claire Pike married John Charles Christ in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at the Church of Saint Mary, Manhasset, N.Y. Monsignor Rupert Wright officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Christ

The bride is the daughter of Linda and Richard Pike of Queen Creek, Ariz. The groom is the son of Mary Christ of East Amherst and the late William Christ.

The bride was escorted by her father.

She wore an Ann Barge Couture gown with a lace veil from Florence, Italy and an engagement ring that had belonged to her grandmother. She carried a bouquet of orchids wrapped with a handkerchief bearing her new initials.

The matron of honor was Dawn Vittorio-Pike, sister-in-law of the bride. The maid of honor was Laurel Doerfer, friend of the bride. The bridesmaids were Maria Baldridge and Lisa Story, friends of the bride.

The flower girl was Hayley Madison Pike, niece of the bride.

Mike and Bill Christ were best men for their brother. The groomsmen were Kevin Pike, brother of the bride, and Andrew Ernst, friend of the groom.

The groom's godson, Ethan Ernst, was the ring bearer.

A reception was held at Harbor Links Golf Club in Port Washington, N. Y.

The couple are at home in New York City after honeymooning in Belize.