Childs – Gatchell
Abigail Simpson Gatchell and Christopher Childs were united in marriage Saturday, July 2, 2016, at The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, with Pastor Rick Morgan of Source Church Pittsburgh officiating the 4 p.m. ceremony.
The late Phyllis Jo Simpson is the mother of the bride.
The bridegroom’s parents are Charmaine Scarsellato Childs of Canonsburg and Richard Childs of Upper St. Clair.
The bride was given in marriage by the groom’s father.
Matron of honor was Polly Turbeville McCracken of Bethel Park. Bridesmaids were Stacey Blodgett Altman, Aiju Ding, Joely McCracken and Emily DiMattia McCowan. Bridesman was Sean McClelland.
Best man was Nick Pasquini of Upper St. Clair. Ushers were Geoffrey Childs, brother of the groom; Christo Childs, son of the groom; Christopher Ditta; Bob Byers; and Stuart McCowan.
Reader was Bobbi Watts, cousin of the groom.
Mr. Childs, a Gulf War veteran, is president of INCA ROADS LLC, an engineering firm serving the oil and gas industries based out of Eighty Four.
The bride, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, plans to assist Mr. Childs with his business.
A reception was held at The Meadows Triple Crown Banquet and Event Center.
The couple are planning a winter honeymoon in a tropical location.