Miranda Sage weds Andrew Ward

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Miranda Sage and Andrew Ward

BETHEL — Miranda Sage and Andrew Ward were married July 2, 2011, at the Bethel Inn Resort in Bethel. The ceremony took place on the beautiful golf course at the 18th hole at 4 p.m. Reverend John Ellis, who also married the groom's parents 26 years earlier, performed the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Sherry Olmstead of Norway. The groom is the son of Dan and Debbie Ward of West Paris.

The bride was attended by her childhood friend, Lindsey Perry of Bridgton, as maid of honor. Matron of honor was Kami Paine and her daughter Kirrabell Paine of West Paris, served as the flower girl. The bride's sister-in-law Megan Ward completed the bridal party and is a college student in North Carolina.

The honor of best man was shared by childhood friend Chad Toothaker of South Paris, cousin Josh Paine of West Paris, and childhood friend Russell Estes of Oxford.

A reception was held in the Grand Ballroom in the Bethel Inn Resort. Guests were served smoked stuffed chicken breast and roast prime rib of beef au jus followed by a three-tiered wedding cake of alternating layers of sweet banana cake with chocolate chips and strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting.

The bride is a graduate of Central Maine Community College with an associate degree in Liberal Studies and a graduate of the University of Southern Maine where she received a bachelor’s degree with honors. She currently works for the Progress Center of Norway as a Community Case Manager.

The groom is a graduate of Central Maine Community College in Auburn, with a degree in Architectural and Civil Engineering. He works as foreman for Pratt & Sons in Minot.

After spending a relaxing honeymoon in Nassau, Bahamas, the couple lives in Norway, where they own a home and plan to raise a family.