Desirae Michelle Cote and Michael Lee Rickman were married April 28, 2007, at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Ocala, Fla. with Father Patrick Sheedy officiating during the spring ceremony. Desirae is the daughter of Gerald Cote of Limestone, and Charlotte and David Hopkins of Easton. Michael is the son of Cathy Rickman of Huntington, W.V. and Delmon and Regina Rickman of Ocala, Fla.
Matron of Honor was Tricia Snodgrass of Ocala, Fla, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Amanda Rand of Portland, Aileen Marsceill of Milbridge, both friends of the bride, Megan Rickman of Ocala, Fla., sister of the groom and Nikki Snodgrass of Ocala, Fla, cousin of the bride. Junior Bridesmaid was Brittany Snodgrass of Ocala, Fla., cousin of the bride. Flower Girl was Zoie Rand, friend of the bride.
Best Men were Myatt Rickman of Ocala, Florida, brother of the groom and Daniel Murphy of Pittsburgh, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Tony Gist of Marion, Ohio, Steve Ringer of Prospect, Ohio, Chad Matthews and Chris Pinkerman, both of Huntington, W.V., all friends of the groom, and Matthew Cote of Biddeford, Maine, brother of the bride.
The Ring Bearer was Travis Coleman of Williston, Florida, friend of the bride and groom.
The reception was held at Central Florida Community College, Harvey Klein Center in Ocala,
Desirae is a 1998 graduate of Limestone High School and a 2002 graduate of Husson College.
She is employed as the Finance Director for the Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast in Crystal River, Fla.
Michael is a 1994 graduate of Huntington East High School, Huntington, W.V. and a 2000 graduate of Fairmont State University, Fairmont, W.V.
He is employed as the Occupational Health and Safety Specialist for Jones, Edmunds and Associates in Gainesville, Fla.
The couple spent their honeymoon in Las Vegas and reside in Ocala, Fla.