Julie Straton and Matthew Sitzmann were united in marriage on April 1, 2006, in Dallas, Texas. The ceremony was held in the backyard of the bridegroom's home.

Parents of the couple are George and Jean Ferkula of Youngstown, Ohio, and Lew and Jean Sitzmann of Kingsley.

Janice Ferkula, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.

Greg Sitzmann, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man.

Julie is a marketing representative for Care Now in Dallas.

Matt is a mechanical engineer with Haage Engineering in Dallas.

Matt and Julie are at home in Dallas.