BOARDMAN - Ericka Anne Linkous became the bride of Thomas James Cast at 4 p.m. July 4, at St. James Church, Boardman. Pastor Ronald Nagel performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Frank and Tammy Linkous, East Liverpool.
The groom is the son of Ron and Sylvia Cast, New Castle, Pa.
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Thomas and Ericka Cast
Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a satin and tulle asymmetrical pick up gown with pleated surplice bodice and beaded metallic embroidered lace with a chapel train to follow. She carried hot pink gerbera daisies.
Nicole Linkous, sister of the bride served as the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Ashley Walton, Ashley Angus, Nicole Cook, Kelsey Dillan and Brittany Smith.
Ronald Cast, brother of the groom served as the best man. Groomsmen were Brian Cast, Patrick Powell, Dustin Williams, Michael Dorr and Zack Nagel.
Trish Foltz was the organist. A reception for 150 guests was held at the Boardman Holiday Inn.
The bride is a 2005 graduate of Beaver Local High School and is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing at Youngstown State University and is set to graduate in May 2010.
The groom is a 2005 graduate of Laurel High School and is currently employed at New Castle Cold Storage, New Castle, Pa.


