Elise Donato and Tyrone Franchitto were married in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, Adelaide, by Deacon Paul Crowe on January 20. Their parents are Anthony and Pam Donato of Hazelwood Park and Bob and Silvia Franchitto of Berri. Picture: 2024 Lifesketch Weddings

Weddings

Elise Donato and Tyrone Franchitto were married in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, Adelaide, by Deacon Paul Crowe on January 20. Their parents are Anthony and Pam Donato of Hazelwood Park and Bob and Silvia Franchitto of Berri. Picture: 2024 Lifesketch Weddings

More than a matter of saying ‘I do’

Relationship education is an important part of preparation for marriage and perhaps even more so for people who meet on dating apps. Two couples who have benefited from attending sessions with Centacare Catholic Family Services shared their stories.

Getting to the church in time

High school sweethearts Elisa De Angelis and Samuel Murison had been preparing for their marriage for more than a year when their plans were thrown into chaos by the coronavirus crisis.

Heartbreak of wedding postponement

Bianca Vallelonga and her fiancé Agostino Sergi were due to be married on August 8 in St Patrick’s Church, Grote St. They are one of the many couples who have had to change their plans as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.