Suzanne Marie Smith and Michael Scott Przybyla were united in marriage by Nikole Amerling, Abogada en Amerling Legal, S.A. (CR), on Saturday, March 15, 2014, in a sunset ceremony on Playa Negra Beach, overlooking the Carribean Sea at Puerto Viejo de Limon, Costa Rica.
The bride is the daughter of William J. and Linda M. Smith, Kayuta Lake and Old Forge, N.Y. She is granddaughter of Anna M. Miazga and George White Sr., Marcy, N.Y., and the late Richard F. Miazga and Robert G. and Helen M. Smith.
The groom is the son of Holly O’Leary, Utica, N.Y. and White Lake (Adirondacks), and Scott M. Przybyla, Whitesboro, N.Y. He is the grandson of Neal B. and Barbara D. Rothfuss, Clinton, N.Y., Edward Joseph O’Leary Jr., New Port Richey, Fla., and Charles J. Przybyla, Camden, N.Y.
Escorted by her parents and given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Jessica M. Mastroianni, Herkimer, N.Y. as Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Kayla L. Ammermann, Herkimer, sister-in-law of the bride, Jillian A. Manion and Kerrin A. Ehrensbeck, both of Old Forge and friends of the bride.
The best man was Kenneth J. Grabeldinger Jr., Clinton, N.Y. Groomsmen included William R. Smith, brother of the bride, Herkimer, James M. Glasser, Old Forge, and James R. Huss II, Clinton, both friends of the groom.
Suzanne wore an ivory Charmeuse and Demir Stretch Satin strapless wedding gown with a sweetheart neckline and a fully rouched bodice. The empire waist was adorned with a Swarovski beaded band. The asymmetrical rouching of the bodice falls below the waist to a mermaid skirt with beaded appliqué on the hip. The laced corset back flowed into the chapel length train with bubble hem. Suzanne wore an ivory headband, encrusted with jewels and floral accents. She carried a white and blue ribbon hand tied round bouquet of bright, soft colors of local fresh tropical flowers and greenery.
Suzanne’s maid of honor and bridesmaids wore Vintage Blue high-low, mesh, floral detailed one shoulder dresses with zig-zag bodice rouching and a waist tie-back. They wore white, fresh tropical flowers in their hair and carried blue ribbon hand tied bouquets of fresh, multicolored, local flowers.
Following the ceremony, family and friends celebrated their marriage at a cocktail reception on the beach at Casa Jessica, with live, soft guitar music throughout the afternoon, provided by professional classic guitarist David Coto. An evening dinner party was held at La Costa de Papito Restaurant.
Suzanne graduated from West Canada Valley Central School in 2008. She attended Clarkson University, Potsdam, N.Y. and graduated from SUNY Geneseo in May 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biochemistry. Suzanne, also, attended Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, and received a Certificate of Small Business Management in 2013. She hopes to attend dental school on the fall of 2014.
Michael graduated from Clinton Central School in 2009. He attended Utica College of Syracuse University and Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica. He will graduate from SUNYIT, Utica, in December 2014, having earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Admini-stration. Michael has also completed and obtained certificates in courses taken in the U.S. and Canada relating to his career. He plans to own his own business.
The bride and groom are employed by Rivett’s Marine Recreation and Service, Old Forge, N.Y. Michael is Service Manager. Suzanne is Manager.
The couple honeymooned in Costa Rica.
Suzanne and Michael have made their home in Old Forge.
A local reception to celebrate their love and new life together will take place in the summer of 2014.
