Michele Hoffman and G. Michael Kovacs

Michele Hoffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hoffman of New Tripoli, became the bride of G. Michael Kovacs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kovacs of Palmerton, on Aug. 22, 2015, at Faith Alive United Methodist Church in Bowmanstown. The Rev. Richard Wilcock officiated at the double ring ceremony. Ellen Erbe served as the organist.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Debbie Kichline as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Mackenzie Hoffman and Madison Hoffman, sisters of the bride; Danielle Gebhard and Natalie Roth.

The bridegroom chose his brother, John Kovacs, to be best man. Ushers were Eric Bonser, Jason Andreas, Josh Krebs and Michael Shupp.

Following the ceremony, the couple greeted their guests at a reception held at the Orioles Grove in Lehighton.

The couple honeymooned on a cruise to the Bahamas.

They live in Palmerton.