Published: February 27, 2009 10:53 am      

Rogerson, Zamagias wedding

CUMBERLAND — Elizabeth Catherine Zamagias and Scott Allan Rogerson were united in marriage on Aug. 23, 2008, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cumberland. The double ring ceremony and nuptial Mass were officiated by the Rev. John Sawicki, Duquesne University.

The bride is the daughter of James and Kathleen Zamagias of Cumberland and the granddaughter of James and Sally Zamagias of Cumberland and Mary Pat and the late John Shertzer of Mount Savage.

The groom is the son of Craig and Carina Rogerson of Gwynedd Valley, Pa., and the grandson of William and Eunice Rogerson of St. Clair Shores, Mich. and the late Charles and Rose Ballato of Weirton, W.Va.

Serving as maid of honor was Colleen O’Rourke, Arlington, Va., friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kristen Rogerson, Gwynedd Valley, sister of the groom; Kathryn Young, Pittsburgh, friend of the bride; Julie Rider, Pittsburgh, friend of the bride; and Lauren Yurkavage, Pittsburgh, friend of the bride.

Serving as best man was Colin Rogerson, Gwynedd Valley, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Stephen Zamagias, Towson, brother of the bride; Ryan Rogers, Des Moines, Iowa, cousin of the groom; Joshua Recobs, Montclair, N.J., cousin of the groom; and Daniel Erin, Pittsburgh, friend of the groom.

Music for the ceremony was provided by organist Jay J. Klapka, with vocals by Joshua Ruppenkamp. Selected readings were given by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Recobs, aunt and uncle of the groom. Programs were distributed by Alexander and Andrew Levine, nephews of the bride, and Dr. and Mrs. Michael Monahan, godparents of the bride, served as gift bearers.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Cumberland Country Club, where guests enjoyed dinner and dancing to the music of the Chinese Bandits. The wedding cake, prepared by Jennifer’s Desserts, was decorated with black ribbon and pink gerbera daisies to match the bridesmaids’ dresses. Floral arrangements of pink roses and gerbera daisies were designed by Pharmacare Floral.

A rehearsal dinner was held the previous evening at Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant in Frostburg, hosted by the parents of the groom, who also hosted a brunch at Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort the morning following the wedding.

In honor of the bride and groom, engagement parties were hosted by Mrs. Mary Jane O’Rourke and the late Mr. Thomas O’Rourke in Cumberland and by the family of the groom in Weirton. Showers were given by the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Rosemary Dicks, in Cumberland, and by the maid of honor and bridesmaids in Pittsburgh.

The bride is a 2003 graduate of Bishop Walsh School and a 2007 graduate of Duquesne University. She is employed by Fitting Group as a public relations coordinator.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Abington Friends School and a 2007 graduate of Duquesne University. He is employed by Protiviti as a technology risk consultant.

Following the wedding, the couple honeymooned in Madeira, Portugal. They currently reside in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh.