Laura Shinn and Edward Farthing

Laura Shinn and Edward (Ted) Farthing were married June 5 at St. Nicholas Church in Los Altos.

A reception for the newlyweds followed at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame.

The bride is the daughter of John and Patricia Shinn of Los Altos.

She is a graduate of St. Francis High School and received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Boston University. She is employed as a freelance writer.

The groom is the son of Edward and Pat Farthing of Port Dickinson, N.Y. He is a graduate of State University of New York. and received his master’s degree in business administration from Binghamton University. He is employed as the executive director of the Oregon Wine Board.

The couple live in Portland, Ore.

Kara Roguly and Brandon Arnovick

Kara Roguly and Brandon D. Arnovick were married May 23 in Napa Valley.

The bride is the daughter of Dom and Judy Roguly of Laguna Beach.

She received her bachelor’s degree in fine arts/dance from Chapman College and teaches dance and yoga in the San Francisco area.

The groom is the son of Dr. Peter G. Arnovick of Los Altos and Jane Arnovick of Mountain View.

He graduated from Los Altos High School in 1989 and majored in international business at California State University at Chico.

He is president of Sparkplug Graphics in San Francisco; a senior partner in Rondo Brothers, a music production firm; and lead guitarist for the band Head Automatica, currently on a national tour.

The couple reside in San Francisco.