Julie Anne Lestina and Paul Michael Crisci were married Aug. 10 at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden on the University of Long Beach campus. Karen Crisci performed the double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of George Duncan and Emma Lestina of La Crescenta. The groom is the son of Mark and Filippa Crisci of La Cañada.

Presented in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister Jeanette Lestina as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Megan Muller, friend of the bride, and Lauren Crisci, sister of the groom.

Nick Crisci, brother of the groom, was the best man. Groomsmen were Mike Wyatt and Jeff Lake, both friends of the groom.

Juliette Giambruno, niece of the groom, was the junior bridesmaid.

A reception was held at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden in Long Beach.

The bride is currently attending the California State University of Northridge where she will be receiving her master’s degree.
The groom is serving in the United States Coast Guard in Long Beach where he is currently stationed.