Kelli Rickert weds Tim Magarelli

Kelli Rickert, daughter of Randy and Lorie Rickert of Palmerton, and Tim Magarelli, son of Nancy and Gary Dietz of Palmerton and Salvatore Magarelli of Long Island, were united in marriage on June 8, 2013, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Palmerton.

The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Jody Neifert, pastor.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose her sister, Michelle Rickert of Palmerton as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Katelynn Walsh of Lehighton; and Selda Cavus, Tiffani George and Heather Magarelli, all of Palmerton.

The bridegroom chose his brother, Dan Magarelli of Palmerton as his best man. Groomsmen were Colby Henry of Palmerton, Wyatt Badesso of New Tripoli, Steve Balliet of Andreas and Richie Retzlaff of Long Island.

Following the ceremony, the couple welcomed family and friends at a reception at Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall. They honeymooned in Bermuda.

Mrs. and Mrs. Magarelli currently reside in Lehighton.