Delaware Park Rose Garden is setting for nuptials

Mr. and Mrs. Shawn T. Kosmala

Karin Ann Crumb married Shawn Thomas Kosmala in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 at the Delaware Park Rose Garden in Buffalo. The Rev. Roger Pancost officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Susan and Charles Crumb of Sherburne, N.Y. The groom is the son of Larry Kosmala of Cheektowaga.

The bride was escorted by her mother and father.

She wore a classic ivory gown with champagne accents, a full skirt with box pleats, a strapless neckline and drop waistline. Beaded lace paisley motifs adorned the lower bodice, hemline and semi cathedral-length train. The gown was finished with a scalloped edge hem and a delicate contrasting bow at the waist. Her ivory two-layer fingertip-length veil was edged with satin ribbon. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of green and orange orchids, orange calla lilies, green hydrangeas and stephanotis.

The matron of honor was Alecia VanWagner, friend of the bride. The maid of honor was Stacey Tribol, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Michele Wade, Jennifer Allen, Emily Ortmann, Shelby Groom, Kelly Turner and Katherine Lewis, friends of the bride.

The flower girl was Julia VanWagner, daughter of the bride's friend.

The best men were Brian Kistner and Frank Cropanese, friends of the groom. The ushers were Michael Nowicki, cousin of the groom, and Joseph Pitzonka, Jason Godios, Christian Gray, Christian Impellitier and James Pawlak, friends of the groom.

The ring bearer was Samuel Frank, cousin of the bride.

A reception was held at Beaver Island Clubhouse in Grand Island.

The couple are at home in Williamsville after a honeymoon to St. Lucia.