Mr and Mrs David Donald Athans
Mr and Mrs David Donald Athans
Marie Helen Rotella and David Donald Athans were married June 26 by the Rev Jack Tanner at the Newtown Christian Church.
The bride is the daughter of Otto and Barbara Gravesen of Danbury. The bridegroom is the son of Frieda Athans of Ramona, Calif., and the late Donald Athans.
Cheryl Poulin was matron of honor. Tanya Rotella, daughter of the bride, and Nicole Athans, daughter of the groom, were bridesmaids. Monique Poulin was the bridal attendant.
Warren Levy was best man. Brian Athans, son of the groom, was the groomsman.
A reception followed at The Fireside Inn in Newtown.
Marie Athans graduated from Danbury High School and Western Connecticut State University in Danbury with a bachelorâs of science degree in nursing. She is a registered nurse, certified in behavioral health, at Danbury Hospital.
David Athans graduated from Henry Abbott Regional Vocational Technical School. He attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., with certification in professional turf management. He is the owner of American Golf Course Renovation and Management.
After their honeymoon to Greece and Turkey, the couple will live in Newtown.