Weddings, Anniversaries & Engagements: Nov. 30, 2003

Erin Davenport and Ido Abougzir were married Oct. 25 by Matt Simpson at the beach on Eighth Avenue South. A reception at the Inn on Fifth followed.

The bride, daughter of Nancy and Eric Eberhardt and Greg and Beth Davenport, all of Naples, is a graduate of Barron Collier High School and a student at Florida Gulf Coast University. She is a sales associate at the pro shop at the Naples Bath and Tennis Club.

The groom, son of Moshe and Zahava Abougzir, is a graduate of Fort Lauderdale Prep High School. He is a tennis professional at Naples Bath and Tennis Club.

Christina Oldock of Naples was the maid of honor. The bride's sisters, Kelli Eberhardt and Taylor Davenport, and Jessica Allegretta, all of Naples, were bridesmaids. The bride's sister, Cydney Davenport of Naples, was the flower girl.

The groom's brother, Ytai Abougzir of Naples, and Mark Evans of Fort Lauderdale were the best men. Bo Landers and the bride's brother, Dr. Jaime Davenport, both of Naples, were ushers.

The couple honeymooned at Hawk's Cay in the Florida Keys and reside in Naples.

Meza -- Wulf

Laura E. Meza and Eric W. Wulf were married Nov. 8 by the Rev. Larold Davenport at Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park. A reception at the park's pavilion followed.

The bride, daughter of Guillermina Marqus de Meza and Oscar Jos Meza of Argentina, is a graduate of Granaderos High School in Argentina and a cosmetics sales associate at WalMart.

The groom, son of Nanette Wulf and Raul Wulf, both of Miami, is a graduate of Florida Institute of Technology and a United Airlines flight attendant.

Naomi Seiler of Miami Beach was the flower girl.

The couple honeymooned in Key West and reside in Naples.

Carraggi -- Panto

Janet Carraggi and Bernard J. Panto were married Oct. 25 by the Rev. Daniel T. Lamey at the Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church. A reception at the Cypress Woods Country Club followed.

The bride, daughter of Rita and Michael Cavalieri of Largo, is a program administrator at Naples Longevity Clinic. The groom, son of the late Della and Anthony Panto of Brooklyn, N.Y., is a retired general contractor.

Eugenia "Jean" Light of Naples was the maid of honor. The bride's sister, Michelle Cavalieri of Palm Harbor, was the bridesmaid and the bride's granddaughter, Taylor Marie Benedict was the flower girl.

Vincent DeVita of Bohemia, N.Y., was the best man. Nicholas Giannone of Naples was the groomsman, and the groom's son, James Panto of Naples, was the master of ceremonies.

The couple honeymooned at the Atlantis Resort in Paradise Island and reside in Naples.

Croak -- Hickle

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Croak announce the engagement of their daughter, Michele Lynn, to Dr. Randy Hickle.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Naples High School and Western Carolina, earning a master's degree from Florida State University.

The prospective groom is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and practices anesthesiology in Lubbock, Texas.

The Naples wedding is planned for June 20, 1998.

Soriero-Luther

Louis and Raisa Soriero of Naples announce the engagement of their daughter, Diomina R., to Jonathan M. Luther, son of John and Kathy Luther of Naples.

The bride-to-be and the prospective groom are graduates of Barron Collier High School and Florida Gulf Coast University.

Kingtons celebrate 50th

Oswald McMinnus and Jane Judge Kington celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 8 with a reception at the First Baptist Church in Madisonville, Ky.

The couple were married in Carlisle, Ky., and have been residents of Naples for the past 18 years, relocating from Madisonville.

The couple's children are Dr. James Kington, Sarah Patterson and Charles Kington, all of Madisonville; John Kington of Cincinnati; and Mary Jane Popham of Edgewood, Ky. They have 11 grandchildren.

Heinemeyers mark 50th

Neil and Eleanor Heinemeyer of Naples celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 14 on a 10-day cruise with good friends Arthur and Carol Van Horn.

The couple were married at Grace Lutheran Church in Malverne, N.Y., and have been residents of Naples for 19 years relocating from Malverne.

Neil Heinemeyer retired from several family businesses. In retirement his interests is in investing and the stock market.

The couple has one child, John Heinemeyer of Malverne.

Wedding/engagement/anniversary policy

Announcements will be published on Sundays in the Neapolitan section of the Naples Daily News for the following:

-- Engaged or newlywed couples who reside in, or whose parents reside in, the Naples Daily News readership area.

-- Couples who are celebrating 50th and higher anniversaries and who live in the Naples Daily News readership area.

-- Announcements should be submitted within six weeks after the event. Those submitted later may be edited or rejected.

-- We do not publish engagement photos. Wedding and anniversary photos may be color or black and white, a close-up shot of the bride and bridegroom or anniversary couple only. Anniversary couples may submit a reproducible copy of their original wedding photo in addition to but not in place of a current photo. Photos will be held for pickup in the lobby no longer than three weeks. Photos cannot be mailed back.

-- We cannot guarantee publication on a certain date, but will make every effort to publish announcements within two Sundays after receiving them.

Forms are available at the Naples Daily News office or online at www.naplesnews.com/lobbyforms, and must be completed and returned to Naples Daily News, Wedding/Engagement Announcements, 1075 Central Ave., Naples, FL 34102.

If you have any questions, call 263-4740. Wedding, anniversary and engagement information must be submitted in writing and cannot be taken over the phone.