Romano Ladner.

Amber Michelle Romano and Jonathan Shane Ladner were married in a nuptial mass at St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport on May 20, 2006.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Romano of Gulfport and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Seymore and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Romano, all of Gulfport.

The groom is the son of Mr. Emmett John Ladner Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Moran and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Odie Ladner of Necaise Crossing, the late Ms. Irese Ladner, Ms. Edna Moran, Gulfport, and the late Mr. Olige Moran.

Father Thomas White and Deacon Dick Henderson served as celebrants. Music was presented by organist Tammy Turnage, trumpeter John Taylor, flutist Kristen Turnage, violinists Kimberly Cassaniga and Maria Turnage, and vocalists Kyle Madigan and Kimberly Cassaniga. Scriptures were read by Mrs. Alexa Wier, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Gandy, and Miss Barbara Moran. The prayers were read by Elise and Carrie Seymore. Gardner Hewes and Nicholas and Alexander Romano were altar servers. Mr. and Mrs. Gary McCabe and Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Parker were gift bearers. Program attendants were Gabrielle Ladner and Candice and Cambria Boone.

The bride was given in marriage by her father. Her formal gown was by Anjolique, hand-beaded on organza overlay with a scalloped hemline. Amanda Gonzales of Mobile, Alabama, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Veronica Gilbert, Gulfport; Gena Minton, Biloxi; Jacy Broussard, Birmingham; Amy Gibson, Pass Christian; Martha Lee, Gulfport; and Katherine Hewes, Gulfport. Junior bridesmaid was Sarah Hewes of Gulfport. Each bridal attendant wore a floor-length black chiffon dress with a gathered bodice. They carried bouquets of pink peonies tied together with satin ribbon.

Flower girls were Payton Franke and Anna Kate Franke, Covington, Louisiana; Alyson Lee, Gulfport; and Tratyn Gibson, Pass Christian. The flower girls wore sleeveless organza gowns from Strasburg Children's Collection. They wore delicate wreaths made of Sweetheart roses with satin ribbons in the back.

The groom's stepfather, Perry A. Moran of Gulfport, served as best man. Groomsmen were Christopher Romano, Gulfport; Byron Ladner, Picayune; Matthew McCabe and Tyler McCabe, Gulfport; Steven Gibson, Pass Christian; and Victor Malley, Pass Christian. The junior groomsman was Trevor Ladner of Necaise Crossing. The ushers were Jay Romano, Tampa, Florida; Cameron Seymore, Chicago, Illinois; and Bryce Ladner, Picayune. The ring bearers were Samuel Hewes, Gulfport; Christopher Franke, Covington, Louisiana; Bennett Wier, Madison; and Trent Ladner, Necaise Crossing.

Following the ceremony, guests were invited to a reception held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gary McCabe. Guests were treated to the delicious specialties of Southern Delights Catering from Bay St. Louis. Angle Stenum of An Affair to Remember was the wedding coordinator and florist for the ceremony and reception. The couple will reside in Gulfport.