Stephanie McCoy, Matthew Mulligan wed

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Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Mulligan

LINCOLN — Stephanie Elizabeth McCoy and Matthew Ben Mulligan were married February 18, 2012, at The Full Gospel Tabernacle in Lincoln. The Rev. Jack Stewart performed the double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of William and Patricia McCoy of Otisfield. The groom is the son of Terry and Joan Mulligan of Enfield.

Presented in marriage by her father and mother, the bride was attended by her sister, Melanie Gilligan of Portland, as matron of honor. The groom's brother, Jared Mulligan of Enfield, was the best man.

Ushers were Anthony Stewart of Lincoln and Mike Devito of Florham Park, NJ accompanied by Parker Averill, Christopher Arnold and Daniel Whittier of Lincoln. Sally McCoy, the bride's niece, was a flower girl along with the groom's cousin, Ella Ring of Atkinson, NH.

Emma Jarvis of Lincoln presented a special reading. The Stewarts, Central Maine's Southern Gospel group, provided the music, along with Jennifer Dill of Lincoln.

Following the ceremony, an elegant four-course dinner was held at Gilmor's Restaurant under the supervision of owner, Cathy Gilmor and head chef, Cole Averill.

The bride is a graduate of the University of Maine at Orono where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in English and a minor in dance. She teaches seventh and eighth grade ELA and Reading at Mattanawcook Junior High School in Lincoln.

The groom graduated from The University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He is a professional athlete for the National Football League.

The newlyweds enjoyed a restful and rejuvenating honeymoon in Kauai, HI and plan to reside in Lincoln.