BUT THIS TIME IT WAS THE 'HAPPY' COUPLE, NOT THE GUESTS, WHO WERE INVOLVED IN THE PUNCH UP!

David M. Wielechowski, promised to love and honor his new bride,Christa Vattimo, but the couple exchanged blows as well as vows at their wedding on Saturday.

The post-wedding celebrations at the Holiday Inn were strenuous and physical; as they began arguing outside their room, Wielechowski "used a karate-style kick with his leg to kick Christa, knocking her to the floor." The new bride screamed and two guests from another wedding party ran to her aid, but she turned against them and assaulted them. The fight continued on into the elevator, and down into the lobby, where the newlyweds picked up metal planters, complete with plants, and threw them into the elevator at the two would- be rescuers.

The rescuers were rewarded for their concern with cuts, a missing tooth, and a suspected broken thumb.

Damage at the hotel was estimated to be in the region of $1,000. The new Mrs Wielechowski left the celebrations with her father, and Mr Wielechowski left alone. He was sporting a blackened and swollen left eye, tuxedo pants, a bloodied T-shirt and one shoe.

The couple were each charged with simple assault, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. The bride was also charged with public drunkenness.

Well, they say the first ten years are the worst!

Post Gazette