Couple honeymoon in Las Vegas

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Backus

Katie Ellen Montgomery married Michael Joseph Backus in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at St. Anthony's Church in Sheldon Springs, Vt. The Rev. Bernard Bechard officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Gale and Robert Montgomery of Sheldon, Vt. The groom is the son of Kathleen and Lawrence Backus of Lancaster.

The bride was escorted by her father.

She wore a white satin strapless A-line gown with a beaded bodice. She carried a bouquet of calla lilies, roses and hydrangeas accented with fall leaves.

The maid of honor was Erin O'Driscoll, friend of the bride. The bridesmaids were Denise Montgomery, sister-in-law of the bride, and Kimberly Hoffman, Holly King and Deanna St. Onge, friends of the bride.

The best man was Matthew Backus, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Kevin Montgomery, brother of the bride, and Chad Conrad, Ryan Corcoran, Nathan Stebbins and Michael Walker, friends of the groom.

A reception was held at the American Legion Hall in St. Albans, Vt.

The couple are at home in Baldwinsville, N.Y., after honeymooning in Las Vegas.