Keri Shea, Josh Hessel Wed July 2

Josh Hessel and Keri Shea

Keri Dawn Shea of New York, and Joshua John Hessel of Hessel, were married Saturday, July 2, 2005. The wedding was held at The Atlantis, in Paradise Island, Bahamas, with Reverend Franklin Knowles of New Providence officiating.

The bride wore an A-Line Jasmine gown, which was ivory, strapless, and embellished with embroidery along the bodice and hem, with button detail down the center back. The bridal party included Kelly Shea (maid of honor), Angeline Dunn, Diana Digilio-Shea, and Aspasia Zouras. The bridesmaids were attired in Alfred Angelo, tea-length, cornflower blue dresses. The groomsmen included John Hessel (best man), Sean Shea, Thomas Shea, and Mike Thompson. The groomsmen were attired in Tommy Bahama, tropical shirts. Garret Dunn was the ring bearer.

Thirty guests joined the bride and groom in paradise, traveling from all over the country. As a special tribute to the groom, the bride sang “The Rose” during the reception. Josh and Keri have recently purchased their second home, and now reside in West Bend, Wisconsin. Keri works for Applied Biochemists, and Joshua is the Product Development Manager for Share Building Products Inc.